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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170202 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170310Environm en tal Qualiry ROY COOPI?R MICHAEL S. REGAN .z. ���-:�vi� S JAY ZIMMERMAN i��,�F, ��. R9areh IQ �017 Moore Countv NCDWR Pro.ject Na 2017C2C2 Bridge 2i on SR 1122 State Prnjec[ No. 1?BP.B. R. I 16 APPROVAL oT4�1 WAT6R QUALITY CERTIFICATION with ADDITIONAL CONDlTIONS b1r. Brardon H. Jones RE., Givision Engineer idCDOT, aivision 8 902 North Sandhills Bivd. Aberdecn, NC 28315 Dear Mc Jones: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of reolacing Bridge 25 in Moore Counry: S7eam Im acts in the Lumber River Basin Site Ri�rap Stabilizafion to Perenniai � Temporary Dewatering to Perennial � 'Ibial Stream impact �. SY:eam t?inear it! ! Stream (iinear ft) I (l�near f1) Total 60 Total Stream lmpaet for Pro,ject: 92 linear feet. Permanent Fill Lc)_ 32 in the L�mbcr River Basi� Hand ClearinE (ac) Total I 0.0? I 0.05 Tutal Wetland Impact for Project: 0.07 acres. 92 _Wetland Impact Q.0? Tha praject shall be eonslructed in �ccordance with your application received Fab:uary i 7, 2017. After revizwing your appiioation, we have deciJed [hat ihese impacts a�� covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbe'r 3883. This certificatio�� corce��ponds to rhe Nationwide Permit 3 iss�e�i by the Corps of Rnginzers. In audiron, you should acquire auy other iederal, s.ate �r locai peimits �efore you proceed with your projzct includ�ng (but ��oi limited to) Sediment and Erosicr Contral, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed reguiatiors. Th:s spproval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit. This approval is valid soleiy ror the purpose and desgn described iu your application (uniess .nodified be!ow). Shoeld yom' projecl change, you mua? notif-y tLe NCDWR and tiubmit a new appliration. Ifthe prooerty is sold, tl�e new owner must be given a copy of this Ceiliiicafior� and approval lel[er, aud is thereby responaible for complying with all the conditior.s. If cotal wetland filis for this project (now or in the fumre) exceed one acre, or of total impac(s to sr;eams (now or in the future) exceed 150 iinear feet, compznsatory :nitigxtiom m�y be required as described in ! SA NC.0.0 2H .0505 (h) {6) and (7). For this approval te remain va!id, y�u must adhere to the conditions listed in the ce:tification and any additional conditions listed below. � -�Nothiny Camp.ires �- _ i:ate cl Norin ('2rol;r�x '� F,m�i�cnincnrai ; i�ai�it} ibi7 Maii SarvmeCenter'� ftaleigh, Nortii Ca�olina276S9-i617 Conditions of Certification: 1. For proiects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as H?gh nuality Waters (HQWj, and Water Supply II(WS1I), stormwater shail be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass-lined ditches �r other means agpropriate to the site for the purpose of pre-treatina storm water runoff prior to discharging directly into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged. [15A NCAC 2B.0224 & 0255] ?. The perrriitee shall use /Design Stan�a�-ds in Sensiti>>e i�'ater�/zecl.s! (? SA TI�AC 4L.0124fa]-[e�} in area.s drainih� ±o VVS-II, HQ�i� ���atzrs. Ho�vev�r, �uz to tlze siz� of the projecl, the NCDOT st.aIl not be required ta meei 15P. N�AC 4B A124(a; reg�•ding the maximum amount of uncovered a�res. 3. NCDOT shali be in compliance with 'rhe NCS0�250 issued to the i�TCDGT, including ihe applicable requirements .•. of the NCGO1000. PleasP note the extra protections for the sensitive �Natersheds. __ . 4.�Ta11 fescue:sbalJ noi be used in tbe establishment of temporary or permanent grout�dcover within rinariaa areas. For tne establishmeut of pernanent Herbaceous cover, erosion control ma�ting shaii be used in �onjunction s ��:�,��th=an=appro�riate.native seed.mix or. •disturbed �oils within the ripariar. area and on distur��ed steep slo�es with the - -� •- following exception: Erosion control matting is net necessary if the zsea is contained by perimeter erosion control . . devices s�ach as silt fence, tempc�rary-sediment ditches, basins, eta Matting should be secured in place with staples, .. ..�� _� �takes,,or •whe���er.�ossi'ole,.live stakes of native h•ees. Erosion contrr„ ttiattin� pldce� in riparian areas shali not -, ., ..contain a nylon mesh grid; which can.impinge and entrap small animals. For the establishment of temnorary .... ,,. .._. .: �o�ndcover.within riparia� areas, hydroseeding �long witb wood or celh�lose based hydro m�ilch appliec� from a ,..,. . �--� -� fertilizer- and limestone-fr�� ta�71c is allow�able at the appropriate rate in con�unctian with the arosion contrcl _ . .� ._ measures.. Discharging hydroseed mixtures, and wood or cellulose mulch into surface waters is prohibited. Riparian - ��--. areas are•defined as a distance 25 feet landward from top of stream bank. [15A NCAC 2B.�J224 & 0255] 5. As a condition of this 401 Water Quality Certification, the bridge demolition and construction must be accomplished in strict compliance with the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for " Coristruction and Mainteriance Activities. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .OSU6(b)(5)] ,. .,.. 6. Rridge.deck.drains shali not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater chall be directed across the bridge a�nd . � pre-trezted thr��agh_site-a�propriate :r_eans fgrasse� s��t�ales, pre-far*ned scaur holes, veget�tec! bt:fters, etc.) before � �. entering thz s�eam.".Ta meet the.reqztirements ofNCllOT's NPI)ES permit NCSUOU025J, please refer to tre m�ost _ recent versiati.o. �:�ie'_h'ortlrCm•oijn� .'�epc�:'tment �f :TYrnsportatioi; St�r;nwater 1'cst Mr�nagem.e;7c Pr��tices . •�'Toolbox inanual for approved tneasures. [15A NC�C 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A IvTCA� C2H .OSOo'(b}(5 j] 7. If concrete is useci during construction, a dry work area shali be maintained to prevent direct contact between � °. ctu,iig co:zcrete�ar.d str�ar:1 �,��aier. -`J�at�r.that inadverteiltly c�ntacts �ancured concrete shaPl not �ie d:s�harged to ______ _, .surface waters due.to.the.potential for elevated.pH and possible aquatic ]ife and fish kills. [15A NCAC 02B.0200]_ __. -. �� &. Duringthe constr�actior. of the-gr�ject, ro stagiag �f equipment of any kind is perr,:tted in waters of the U.S., or protected riparian b�tffers. [15A �,TCAC 02i�.0506(b)(2 j] .,.. . 9. The dimension, .pattern anel profile of the stream above and below thP crossing shall not be modified. Disturbed ,.. , - - flc�odplau�s and streams shail Ue resYored to natural geomorphic conditions. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2;] -.. , _ 1 Q: The use of rip-rap �b�ve.the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rig-rap placed far strzam , .: stabiliza±ion shall :be placed in stream channels ir, such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. [15A Ni;AC G2H.0506(b)(2)] _. __ • 11. The Permittee �shall e�sure that the fir:al desi� dra•Nings adhere to 1:e permit and ±o the pPrmit d.r2W;11aS submitted for anpro��al. [15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and lSA NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) �nd (c)(2)] :2. All wark ir. or adjacert to s�rea�n waters shall be cor�ducted in a dry work area. �p�,roved BMP measures from ._ _ . the most ��r�ent ��rsiot� of14CUOT �3nstr�zctiors and i�Izir.tenanc;e Activiti�s nanual such as sand�ags, rock berms, , cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. [15A NCAC _ 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] _ . 13. Hea>>y eaui�rneni shai? ue operated'_rom the hatLk.s r�th�r thar. ir. ti3e siream cha�iriei ir! erder tn m,ini5�ize svclim,entati�r. anc� re���ce"the :ntrc���cti.on of other po�h�tants inta the stream. [1�A NC.�C G2H.05Q6(L�(3); 14. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamuiacion ofr stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or �ther toxic materiais. [ i SA NCAC 02HA506(b)(3)] 15. .No r�ck,_ sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream ch�nnel except where authorized by this �- certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] 1E. �%iscl�a-�ih� l�ycL oseed �a�xrares �nd wa�hiny out hyd:eseeders an� ��tY�.Pr �qui�menv i� er adja�ent ta s�arfacP v!waters � is prohibiied. [! 5A 2�TCA:; 02�I.G506(b)(3 j] � 17.. T,he perm�tte�:an� :ts a�:thc�rized`�gents shali cenduct its actiri�ie� ir_ a manner consister.t with �tat� water qualit�; . standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance wiih §303(d) of the Clean 'vVater �ct) and any other .• - :.' �ppropr�ate requirements of State and-Federal.la�i. If ±he NCDV�IR determines +.hat such star.dards or la��vs are not being -: _-�: � _ � tret �ir.cludir:b the failurP t� susiain�a �es:�nated or achieved use) �r tr�at Stat� o: fede:a; lae� is ��ing vioiated, cr that '- furtber conditiotis_are.necessary:to asstue_campliance, the NCDWR may reevaluate and modify this certi ication. [15A .: .:_ _ NCAC GLB.02�t�] , . . . -- -- .. 18. All fli slopes� located -in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes ne flatter ttian 3:1, unless otherwise -�. -_ �-- author�zed hy chi� cPrtification. [i5A NCA� 02H.0506(�)(2�] �- _ _. ;_ ___ l9. A_copy of_this Water puality. Certification shall_be maintained on the construction site a# all times. In addition, the. _ _. _. ._.._ -,ti%ater �ualiLy.,Ceriificati�n'and ail.subseoluent modif cations, if any, shall be mainiained with the Division Gngine�r and ._ ,___.. _ � � - - the an-site project manager: [151� NCAC 02H .0507(c) and 15A NCA� Q2H .05�6 ('�)(2) and (c)(2�] � -�- � � � ---� ..- �• •- �� •�20:-•The outsi�e buffer, wetland or- water bound�-y lacated within tl:e consh-uctien corridor approved by this authorization, including all non-commercial borrow and waste sites associated with the project, shall be clearly marked 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] -� ��- -�- �-- �21. The issuance�or �his certincation does not exempt the Permittee from complyir�g with any and all statutes, ruies, �:. ...., regulations,-.or- �rdinances..that may be. �mposed bX other government agencies (�.e. local, state, and federall having _ . ,_�ztriscii�t:on,. i�c'_u�ii^g bur nnt _l:mite�l •±o>applseahle buffer r�les, stor,mwater :r_anagem,�n.*. ra?es, soi� �TCS1Q:? �I1C� sedim�entatia� control requiremerts, etc. ��- �- - � 22: �T"ne Pen�iittee sna11-repori any violations of �his certificatiaz ta the Bivisic;n oi Waier Resaurces witnin 24 hours of discovery. [15A NCAC 02B.0506(bl(2}] ,,� _. -� - 2�. Upon c�mpieti:;n� of the �roject<iin�lu�ing�any unpacts at assucia±ed Y�orr�« o: vs�asie siies;, the lv`�I)OT L'ivision �... _�. • _ _ En�ineec (or whomeYer is the authorized agent .if a non-NCDOT project) shall complete and return the enclosed ,_ __. �',. , .,.•. "Ce�ificari��n:of.Ce�►�;l�t;on r�nn".To_notiiy� the:.NCDt�IR when 31l wo!�k ir.cluded i,i �iie 40? Certi_ficatic?i has been ���n�l:.ted. � 15A NCA� C2H.0502i fl] -... _ 24. Native-riparian �vegetation (i:e, trees:and shrubs native to your geographic region) must be reestablished in the riparian _, .. .. .areas with.Ln the constructionlimits of the.nroject byxhe end of the growing season foalowing completion of construction. '�.. ._.. . �isA rrc�c aa�.oso6C6)(-)] � - - _ �2S::There shall be.no•�xcavation from, or waste ciisposal into, jun_sdictionaJ �x�er.lar.ds or w�ters asscciated with thi� ... _:•� . permit u�itho�st:a�pro�riatemad:fcat�or. �hould waste or b�rrow sites, c�r access roads to w�aste or borrovv sites, be -. - � Idcated in wettands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since ihat is a direct impact from road - ' - constraction activities. [15A NCAC 02h.0506(U)(3) an� (c)(3)] ,_. _?.6. Er�sion and sediment control nractices must be in full cempliance with ail specificati.�ns governing the pro�er clesia ,., . , ..ir,stallaticn and operatio:�-and ma�ntenance of such Best Managemer.t Practices in order te prr�tect surface wate:s st�ndards [15�'1 NCAC J2I-I.OSOE(b)(3) and (c)(3)]: � a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and --� . � maintained ;'n accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion �. C�ntrol P'n.n:2irrg an,aDesig;� :�an�al. b. The design, installation, operation, and main[enance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Coro[inn Sediment and Frasion Con�rol Manuol. The devices sh�ll be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoilj projects, including coniractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. a For borrow pi[ sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintaiced in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining A4anual. d. The reciams;io� �neasures- ar.d impletn�ntati�n muat eomp!y wiih the reclamation in zccordance with the reyuirement� of the SedimentaYion Pollu:ion Control Aci. 27. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters uniess oiherwise apqroved by tnis Certificatien. [ISA NCAC 02H.0506{b)(3) a�d (c)(3) If you wish to contes[ any skatement iu the altachecl Ceriirica[ion you must �iie a peii[ion fur an administratrvz hea� ine. You may obtain the peiitiun rorm from the otfice of AdminisRative hear�ngs. You must tile the petitior� with the effice of Administrative Hea;:ngs within sixty (60; rlays o; receip! of rhis no:ice. A perition is considared filed when it is received in !he office of .4dminisVative Hearings during nonnal o�ce hours. The Office of AdministrativP Hearings a�cepts filings Monday ihreugh Friday between the hours of $:OOam and S:OOpm, except for r,fficiai s[ata hoiidnys. The original �d one (1) cop� cf he petitior, roust be filad witli the OPfioe of Administrative Hearings. The petitioa may be faxed-provided the original and or.e copy of the documeat is received by the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrati��e Nea�ings is: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27649-6714 Teiephone: (919j 431-3000, Facsimile: (9l9) 431-3100 A r,�p�� of the petition must a!se be served on DEQ as ±oI!ow�: �ir. Szm Pl�.Haves. Generai Counsel Dapa�tmen[ of Environmeniai Quality 1601 Mail Service Center This le[ter completes the review of the D'+visior of Watzr Resources under Seciior 401 of the Claan Watcr Ac[. lf you have any questions, please contact Rob Ridines at 919-707-878fi. Sincerely l_/ l�UI ; ���r�w �. r S. ,Ia;� Z�mmerinan, Director Division oF Water Resources Electronie copy only distriburion� Andy Wil!iams, US Army Corps of Engineers, RaleigG P'ield Office Art K:na, Division 8 Emironment;l Officer File C�epy Environ men t u l Quclity NCDWR 4'roject No.: Appiicart ProjeM Name: Date oT Issuance of �'O! Waisr Quality Ccrtifica:ion: t:ounty: ROY COOPER _ ,,�n MICHAEL S. REGAN �,�. �,���� S. JAY RIMMFiRMAN Certifica[e of Completio� Upon complztion of aIl work approved within the 4p1 Water Quality Certification or appiicable Buffer Rules, and any subseq�ert modi5cations; the applicant is reGuired ro rzmr tFis certificate to the 401 Tra�sportation Permitting Uni[, North Carolina Division of Wa[er Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617. This form may be returned to NCDWR by the aoplicant, thz apnlica��t's auihorized a�ent, or tne projecL engirieer. It is no[ necessar� to send certificates from all of these. App[iranPs Certifrcation 1, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within sabstantial wmpliance and intent of the 40I Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specificatiuns, and other suppor[iug trtaterials. �ienature: Dzte: AgenYs Cedijacalion ;, , hereby s:ate that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used fn the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substant�al compliance and intent of the 401 1i�xter Quality Certification and Saffer F_ules, tl:e approved plaus and snecifications; and other supporting materials. Signzture: Datz: Engineer's CeRificatimr Partial Final [, , as a duly reaist_red Professional E�gineer in the State of North Carolina, ha�-i�g beer� authorized to observe (Geriodically, weekly, fidl time)'he construction of [he project for ihe Pertnittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilrties, due care and diligence was used in the observation ot the con,truution such fhat ihe eonsh'uc!ion was observed to ue built within substantial compliance and intent of the d01 R�a,er Quali:y Certification and [3uffer Rule�. Yhe approved pfans and specifcsiions, and cther suoper.irg rnaterials. Signature Da�e RegisVaticn No. -�Nathi��� Crnnpares -__. SSa� nf Norrh ('aroiinn j Envi.oiimental Queli[y 16I'i tdail Servme Centcc I Raleigi�, North Cnmiina 27699-Itii7