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Home My WebLink About20170198 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170306Environ m en taI Qualiry ROY COOPER i;;,��r„��„ MICHAEL S. REGAN �',�.�. �r,vi S. JAY IIMMF.RMAN Ui,�erro,� March 6, 2017 Vance CounTy NCDWR PiojeciNo.20170198 Rridge 70 on SR 1326 TIP Na B-5679 APPROVAL nf 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION with ADDITIONAL. CONDITIONS �1r. Joey I Iopkins, P.E., Civision Engineer NCDOT. Division S 2612 North Guke S[reet Curham, NC 277C4 Dear Mr. Hopkins: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of replacine Rridge 70 in Vance Counry: Stabilization in Perennial Stream Total I 69 I_ 04 Total Strcam Impact for Project: 69 linear feet. Wetland 1 Permanent Fill Mechanized To[als I 0.06 I 0.13 7btal We[land Impact fur Project: 0.19 acres Basin 0.19 The project shall be conswcted in accordance with yuur applica[ion received February 16, 2017. After reviewing yom' applicatioq we have decided that these impac[s are covered by General V✓ater Qualiry Certifica[ion Number 3883. This ccrtiiica[icn coaesponJs to the Nationwide Yermil 3 issuzd by the Corps of Engineers. In additior, you should acyuire any other iederal, sta[e or loeal pzrniits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Con[rol, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval µ�ill expire wi[h the accompanying 404 pem:it. This approval is vaLd solely for thz purpose and design described in you� application (ur,lesc modified below). Shoui� your pro.jecr change, you must notify the NCDWR and submi[ a new applicacion. IFthe pruperty is sold. the new o�mer mus: be given a copy of this Certitication and apnroval letter, and is thereby responsible for complyine witi: all die conditions. If wtal wedand filis for ihis projea (now or in the tuture) exceed une acre, or uf eotal impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed I50 linear feet, compensatoq� mitigation may he required as described in 15A NCAC 2F[ .Og06 (hl (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed 'u? rhe certficafion and ary addiiiunal conditions li,ted beiow. - %'NothingCompares'-� Stalc u�NoiU� Cum�ina I F.uvironmuntal /)u&hN 1617 Maii Service leuter I�ieign, rionh Carul ma 2 ib�i-16 i 7 Conditions of Certification: _-.1. As a condition of this 401 Wa.ter Quality Certift�ation; the bridge demolition and construction must be - accomplisHed in strict compliance with the most recent version of NCllO'T's Best Management Practices for Construction and Maintenance Activities. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)] 2. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge and : �. pre-t*�eated thr�unh site-apgro�riate means (grassed swales, pre-ior.med scour holes, ��e�eta±ed buffers, etc.; before ' �_" entering t:le stream. To r.�►e�t �he .°equi�emenis of NCP�O i's ?�IPDES permit �`TCS0000�5� �lease refer to the rnost - �-• recent version of tiie .�orih Caro�ina Deparimertt oj T�ansportati�n Stormwat�r• Best tiianagemeszt F-ractices ', . ,:,_ Toelbex manual.for approved measwres. [15A NCAC O�I? .QSG7�d)(21 and l SA T?CAC Q2H .0506�b)(5)] - .. 3.- If �oncrete is us�d during constru�tion, a.dr5� work a.rea shall be mair.tained to prevent direct contact between �� cu:•'vlg�concrete and stream water.: ��'atei that inadverter�tly cor.tacts i:neurzd con�rete shall not be discharged to �_ .._ .surface waters.due to.the potential for eievated pH and possiole aquatic lite and fish kills. [15A NCA� 02B.0200] ,_:. 4: Bw ing•trfe construction of:the.project, no stagir.g of equipment ef any'�ind is permitted in waters of the TJ.S., or -� --�� -- protected riparian buffPrs. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] ._ ..__.. ._ S. '.Phe:dimension, �atiern ane1 profile �T tt�e-stream a�ove arid below the crossing shall not be modi_fiec�. Distur�ed , _,_ __._.. , _ floodplains and streams shall be restored to natura.l geomorphic conditions. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] ..., _. _ �-�-� -�- 6. The use of rip-rap aboye-the Normzl Higl-. V�Jater Mark shall be r.iinimized. Ar.y rip-:ap placed for streac:i ,._ . �_ _. _. ._.. .._ __stabilization shall.be placed in stream_channels_in such a manner that it does not impede aauatic life passage. [15A � NCP C 02H.0506(�)(2)J 7. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. [15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)] . 8. All wark in ar adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMF measures from ... ... _ the most current vPrsion of N.CDQ'T Construction and Maintenance Activities mant�al s�ich as sandbags, rock berms, , ,. : _ _ , cofferdams an� �t�er �1��ersi�r stru�t�:r�s sha?� be �ase�1 to �revent ex��vation �n flow:ng ��ater_ [15 � TICAC � ' 02E�.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] . . �• �- 9. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream chan�-�el in order to mu-�imize -�- - -` .•. .. sedimentution and rzduce the�introduction of other pollutants inta the strearr,. [l 5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] �-� �10: All, r.iecl�ar.izzd eGuipment sperated nea� s� fa�e w�ters ::iust be regulariy ins�ected and maintained fo �revent _.__. ___ __ ___ _ _ . _ __ ..contamination .of _stream: waters._from .fuels,. h.�hricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. [15A_ NCAC__..._. _ _ _ __ _ 02H.050�(l5)(3)] -� -.::11: �Ne� rock, sand �or: other. � materials • shall �be dredged fram the strea*n channel except w•herz authorized by this •. certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)1 � �� 12.: Dischargina hydroseed�mixlures ancl wzshing aut hydroseeders and other equipment in or ac:jacent to surface v�aters -. i� prohibited. [15A NCAC 02H.05�6(b)(3)] . _ , _•_ - .. , _._�.�_. �_ -::..-_ 13. ThP-pe�nittee and its..authorized.abents.shall cond�.�ct its a�tivities ir. z manner co;�sistent with State svater quality ., .. _ -� standards' (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §3d3(d) of tne Clean Water Act) and any other � •� uppropriate requiremer.ts of Staie and reder•al ;aw. Jf the NCDWR determines that such standards or laws are not Ueing ., .�. .. met:(including the faih:re:to sustain a desibnated or achieved use) or that Stat� o: federal las� is being violated, or that . further conditions are necessary to assur.e compliance, the NCDWR may reevaluat� and modify this cerkification. [15A , ; NCAi; Q2B.Q200] . . . . - �.�.. . :�. :A copy oi thi5 VJat�r Q�:al�ty� Lert:ficat:oi� shali be ria:ntau:ed an tne canstn:ction s:i� at all times. Li a�ditioa, �he . ; Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer and t . - �the on-site nroject�manager. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c) and ].SA NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)] . , . . _ = i5: The. c�utside ;buffer, �vetland :�r :��Taier boundar,� locate� within �he roast1-i►ction ccrrido, appr��ved by tlus _._�ath�rizaticn, ancl:u�'ir.g:all ron-c�mmercial h�rr�w 1n� waste sites a�sociat�d with the p:oje.t, shall be cleariy rna;ked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. [ 15A NCAC 02H.0501 and .0502] lti. The issuance of this certitication does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or �rdinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. 17. T(le Peimitte� siia�l report any violations �f ichis cer�ification #o tne Division of Water Resources s�•ithni 24 hours of - discov�r5�. [13A NCAC �2B.OSC6(b)(2; j � 1�. Upon completion of tne project (including any impacis at associated borrow or waste sites), tne NCLOT Division ,_. � Engineer (or whomever_ is the autheri�ed ,agent if a non-NCDOT groject) shall complete and return the Pnclosed - "Certifica�ion af Cempletion Form" to notify the NCBV4'R �Nher. all work included in the 40i Certifcation Y,as been completed. [15A NCAC 02H.0502(�] ��. i9. Native riparian vegeiation (i.e, tree� �id shnxbs aative to y�ur geographic region) must be reestablished i.� the ri�arian - areas within the c�nstruction limits of the project by the end of±he growir.g season fo�lowing completion of consh-uction. [15A NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)j ___ ._ 2.l ._There shall .be no excavation from, or waste disposal into; jurisdictiona] wetlan.ds or waters associated with this _. . permi+ without appropriate modificai�on. Should,waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be --� locate� in wetlands or streams, compensator� mit:gation will be reqaired since that is a direct impact from rcad _,. ., construction activities. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] 22. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]: `fhe erosion and sediment control measures for ihe project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in.accordance with .the m�st recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Frosdon Cnn.rol P!rn?ning artd Des?gn Mc..nz!a/. The d;,sign, installation, operaticn; and :naintenan�e of the sediment and erosi�n cantrol neasures must be su�h.ihat..they.e, uai, c;r:exc�eed, thv requirements specified in t'r,e r.iast recent v�rsion of the _North Car�olina Secliment�zna'Eros��n �ontrol �Llanual. Tl,e devices shall be maintained or� all construction sites; bonow sites, and wastE pi;e (spoill prcjects, including contractor-cwned or ]eased boro�v pits associated with the project. 'rar �arrow_pit sites, the et•asiori°and seain�er�t cor�iY•ul rneas.u�es r�iust be :.�esignen, insialied, opera�e�, and maintained. in. accordance .with the most recent version of the North Carolina S��rrface .Mining A�anual. The reclamation r:�easurzs and irnplemei�tatio;� niast comply with the reclarnat:cn :n a;,cordance :vith the requi�ements of the Sedimer_tat?or� Falluticn Cor_tral Act. 23.: Sediment and erosion control measures shall.not be placed �n wetlands or waters unless otherwise anproved by this Certification. [15A ?tiTCAC Q2H.OSOE(b)(3) ar:d (c)(3 j] ___ .. � If y�u ��sh to.contest any_statement.in.the attached Certification you must file a petition for an a�mi�istrative - - hearing. -I�ou may obtain the petition form from tne office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition with the �ffice of Adminis�rat;ve IIearnigs tivithin sixty (6Q) days of receipt of this notice. � petition is considered . .. � filed when it is rece�ved ir_ the office of Administrati��e �Iea.*ings d�.u�ing no:mzl office hours. � h� Offic: of _ ._Adm�nistrative Hearin;s accepts filings Monday throligh Friday between the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpm, except , fer a�c�al state ro:idays. The original an� or�e (1} copy of the petit�on must be filed w:th the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed-provided the original and one cop,y of the document is received by the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. .. T;ie rna:ling acdress for .}te Cffice �f A�t�3inistraiive Hearings :s: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Telephone: (919) 431-3000, F'acsimile: (919) 431-3100 A copy of the petidon must also be served on DEQ as follows: Mr. Sam M.Haycs, Gencral Counsel Deparhnent of Environmen[al Quality 1601 Mail Service Center This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Rob Ridings at 919-707-8786. Sincerely, �;A D' � �, S. Jay i erm�n, irector Division af Water Resouroes Electronic copy only distribution: Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer (if WQC not addressed to them) File Copy E'nviroamen ta I QUQi(ty NCD�NR Project Nu.: ____ Appiicanz: ------------ Project Name: Date of Issnance of 401 Wa2er Quali!y Certification: Counfy: ROY COOPER ,�,�. ,. „ MICHAEL S. REGAN �; -: , . S. JAY ZIMMERMAN L q,. ero, Certificate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Warer Quality Certificatiun or applicahle Ruffer Rules, and any subsequent modifica[ions. the applicant is required to return this certificate to thz 401 Transportation Permitting Unit, North Carolina Division oF Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh. NC. 27699-1617. This form may be returned to NCDW'R by the applicant, fie applican['s authorized agent, or the project engineer. It i, not necessary to send certificates from all of these. Applicant's Certification �, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the wnstruction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Qualiry Certi�cation and But%r Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other suppurting materials. Sienat:ire: — ---------- ---- Date: AgenYs Certifrc•ulion �, , hercby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and dili�ence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and in:eat of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules. the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature: Datc: F.ngineer's Cerlificalion Panial Final �� , as a duly resistered Professional Enginecr in the State of T�orth Carolina, having been author.zed to observe (periodicall}', Weekly, full time) [he construciion of the project for Lhe Pertnittez hereby state that, ro the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the wnstruction such rha� the cunsm�crion was observed ro oe built within substnntial compliance and inteot of the 401 Water Qualiry Certitication and duffer Rules. the approved plans and sp: cifications, and other suppor.ing materizls. Signature Date Registration No. = =�Nothing Compares =..� Str�re ol No� d� � arMina', En�ii onm�mal Quah!y i617 Niail Service Cen[er I i2ale�glL Norti� Carolina 27ti47-16I7