20170277 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170324

Environmental
Quality
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To�$�
ROY COOPER
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MICI-lAEL S. REGAN
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S. JAY' ZIMMERMAN
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Marcii 24, ?017
Wake County
NCU`,�R r^roject TJu. 20i 70277
Trioutary Repair at 1-40
TIP No.l-�338
APPROVAL of 9Q1 WATER QUALITY CF.RTIFICATION and NEUSF. BUFFER AUTHORIZ.4TION,
with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Fhiiip S. Ha�'ris, lll, PG, titanager
NCDOT Natural Environment Sec[ion
1593 Mail Service Centcr
Raiei�h, TJC 27G99
Dear Mr. Harris:
You have our approval, in accordance with the mnditinns listed below; for the folbwing impacts for the purpose �f
repairing a dama,ed str?am alon� I-40 in Wake County:
Prrmaneel �ii! in
lotermi[tenl Stream
Imear ft
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z��
S[ream im�
Tempnra�y tii! in
Intern�iitent �iream
Imear ft)
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�n
Total Sfream Impact for Pr�ject: 332 linear fect.
Neusc
s in the NeuxeRiver I3asiu
Riprap Stab�iizatiuei to �
Pereor ial Strean�
(linear fQ I
25
arian Buffer Impacts
Si[e I Zone I Impact I Zone 1 Buffer INitiqation Required
!sq ftl usin 3:1 ra[io)
Totals I 3q6�2 N/A
*�i/a = Site Impact Allowaolc; no mitigaiion reyuire�
Total {3offer ImpacY for Projech 57512 square feet.
Temporar� In�paet
lo Perennial
2fi
'Lone 2 Impac[
22900
'Fucai Strxam
I m pac[
__�near ft)
332
Zone 2 Buffer Mitiga[ion
teouiredlusin¢ 1.5:1 rati[
N/A
The projec� shall oe eonstruc[ed iu accordanee with your applica�ion !rceived Ma�cn 8, 2017. After revizwing your
aprlication. we havz dtcided that these impacts am covered by General Water Quzlii}' Certificntioe Mimber d092.
This ceititicutiun carresponds tu the Na[iunwide Penni[ 18 issued bY the Corps oi F.ngineers. T'his appmval is also
��alid for the Neuse Riparian Bu1'fer kules (I SA NCAC 26A233). In a�di�ion. vou should acquire any other federal.
state or loca! pennus beFore you proceed with yuur project including (ou� not limiied to) Sediment and Erosiun
Control, Non-Discharge and Wa?er Supply Watershed regular.ons. This approval will expire ���ith the accompanying
404 permit_
-' �'Nothing Compares =�
V ate of North Ca.olinc! Em�imnmenn�l Qualir�
Ibl ) Mal Setilce CEn[er I Fxlelgh, Narth Carulina 276Y4-I� i 7

This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below).
_ - Should your project change; you must notify ihe NCDWR and submit a new application. If the property is�sold, tne
�__.. new�owner must be given.a copy ofthis Certifcation and apnroval letter, and is.thereby resp�nsible far comr�lying �;;.:, . ._
with all the conditions.� lf total wetland filis for this project (now or in the hrture) exceed one acre, or of total
.-. impacts to streams (now or. in the fi�ture) exceed 1501inear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). Additional buffer impacts may require compensatory mitigation
as described in 15A NCAC 2B.0233. For this approvaTto remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in
- ,. .. : tt.e General Certifieation and any �ddition�l cor:ditians listed below.
�andi#ions of Cartifi�aiion:
._.-_... .� 1. - Ln accordance with commitments made in your apglicat�on, after construction of the project, the Ripazian Buffer
. ..- ' area willbz;�eplanted�with ap�ropriate�native trea sp�cies in accordance with the Refo:estation Detail provided in
__ �: _�. _ � __•:the application recei'ved ivlarch 8,,2Q.16. .�Additional eround cover and stabilization shail' include seeding wiih native .
.-. -�,'� riparian herbaceous species as{needed fhroughout tne riparian buffer. A site visic shall be arranged wi.th UWR after
.... .._ . com�,letion.of.the project t� assive the condition has been met. [1 SA NCAC 2B.0233] � �
_-� _:.- 2: �Riprap,shall.not,oe placed in the_stream�ed in a manner that prec?udes aquatia life passage. �ioengineering
.—_� y�-. �.,.:: :boulders o,_struatures:s�ould:be_properl; designed, s;zed aud installed. [15A NCAG 02.fL0506(b)(2)] �
:... __... :. __.3..'For.any streams being�mpacted.due.to-sitP dewatering activities, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction � '
�- �- , contaurs and•revegetat;,d with appropriate native speci�s. [15A N�AC 02:I.0506(b)(2)]
_ .. . . -
��-- ---- •- 4: Pursuant to 15A NGAC 2B.0233(6) sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone 1 of any
Neuse Buffer without prior approval by the NCDWR. At this time, the NCDWR has approved no sediment and
erosion control devices in Zone 1, outside of the approved project impacts, anywhere on this project. Moreover,
sediment and erosion control devices shall be allowed in Zone 2 of the buffers provided that Zone 1 is not
compromised and that discharge is released as diffuse flow.
._._._., _.;: _'S... Allriparian.buff.ers:impacted,ty the�placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall be restored to the
„ ._ .. � _ _ . �� preconstnirtien co�tqi�rs.�.n� •rexegetated...11�lainta,ined buf*ers shall �e per�n�nently re��egetat�d v��ith noa,�*�o��y _
_.._. . species.by the�end ot: the growirig.seas�n_follo aving coripletion of const_ruction. Far the purpose of this caadition,
_�.- __ :... .-_ _.�. �muinrair.ed buffer areas:�a�e �efined as.;areas_���,hin the transporiation corri�or that w��ll be subject to regular 1`CDOT
����� �-_-°� • mainfer�ance activities in�luding inowing:�Tlie�area with n�ii-maintained buffers shali be permanently revegetated
__: ._. -•- _-• ..v✓ith native woody>species..before the next gro�ving season followi.ng c�mnlzt�on of construction. [15A NCAC
2B.0233] � � �
__. ._ �_ __� .__ __6.__I£:can:crete is:used during.constr�iction;.a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between .
�-�. : � � . ,_�;: � � c�Fing eoncrete�and�stream�;w ate� s :�k ater�that i�advertently cantacts �.znc�.u�eri c�iicrete shall not be discharge��to --- -� -- - --- �� ---- �
_. .: ._..: .. .._, sarface �vaters:due_to:the �otential�for.elevated pH snu possible uquatic lif� and fish kills. [1�A TICE.` C 02B.02�0]
_-.,_ .._ ._ __ Z. During the construction of.the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S:, ar- �
,= protected riparian buffers. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
_. ,. _.�._ . 8:. T'he Permi+tee sha11 enswe� that the �final design drawings adhere to the p�rinit and to thP Fermit dra�vings ---
. , _ . _ - _ . submitted �for approval. {15 A NCA� 02H .0507 (c) �nd 151� NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c;(2)]
�� �= �- 9: All�work in or�adjacenf to`stream�waters�shall be conducteci in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from
.-. :._ .:_: the r,iost�,current version of NGDLT Construction and 1Vlaintenance Ac�ivities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, _
,_, . ::. .... .:.:. .�offerdams and ather. �iversion. structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flo�Ning water. �15A NCAC
02H,0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] `
,._.. �10: �Hea,ry=equipment shall.be op:,rated from the �an�s r�ther than in th�, s�eam channel in order to minnnize
� x=.�. ���.: t=:�:seditne�tatioti and recluce the uitreduefion of ot}ie� pollutants i�to the streani. [ 15A 1�CAC 02H.C506(b j(3) j
_-_�.� _�: _ 11: °All. mechanized .equipment. operated near�-surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained fo prevent
.. ._. :�:ccntartiuiati�n of:s�ear��vraters:.frc�tri:fuels;=°.;u�ricar�ts, rydrauiic f�uids, cr otr�er t�xic n�aterials. [15A NL�G
G2H.�5Q6(b)(3)]

12. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where autharized by this `
certification. [15A NCAC �2H.0506(b)(3)] ' -
13. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adj acent to suriace wat�rs '
is prohibited. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] • - -
14. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality
. . ;tand��°ds (including any requirements ;esuiting from cotr.p�;an�e �aitl� §303(di af t?�e Clean ��Jater Act) an� any ^t.�er . . : . �.
-'. a�;pro�riate rec�uia•�ments cf State� :rid Fe�erai ta�N. Ii tue NCL��IR detern.ines that such star:dards or Iav�s are net aeing
�� met (inciu�ing the failure to sustair. a des:gnated or a�i�ieved use) or that Stzte or fede�al law is'Geing violated, or that
��fi:rther c�nditions are,necessary to�assure compl�aace, rhe NCDWF m�y ree�.�aluaie and modify this certifcation. [1�� �-___�- .
NCAC G2B.G200]
{. - 1�. :A�capy of this Water Qualit�� Certifi¢atiQn�shall be ma�r�tained on the constructian site at all times. I�i additicr., the -- --
. _ ,. _ ., � - �%at�r �ualityCe�tificati�n and�all sul�sequent modificaiions, if any, shall be maintained witii the Bivision Engineer and .: . _ -_ _ :
: - .'� the �n-site nroject ir�anagz,. [15A NCAC 02H .�507(c} aud 15A NCAC C2H .0506 (0)(21 and (cj(2}� . _ �
,_�. 16. The ou±side buffer-, .wetland ar--v�ater: boundar; located with�n the cons+xuction corridor approved by this
,.. ._- -" 3lltrC?'�dtlOri; ine�uding�all�non-commercial borrow and vvaste siies associated vs�ith the project, shall be clearly marked �_ �
_ _,. . . _ . . : _�,�by hignly�isiblz:feiicing priar:to:�ny_I�nci disturL,ing activi�i�s. i�n��ac�s to areas �v;tnr� the f.,�cing arE p�c�ri'�i,ecs �i,less ; _, _ ,.: .
,__._._ otherwise, authorized by this certification. [l5A NCAC 02H.0501 and .05021
-- --- •�17. The issuanc:,�of this certification daes�nat exempt the Perr.iittee �Som cor.�pl,ying with any and a:l stat�ates, n:las,
- __. ..regulations, or,ardinances_.that may_be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having
• a �--•� �-- jur�sdictior.; ir.cluding �b�at .not limited to -applicable buffer rules, storm�vater management rules, soil erosion and
sedimentation control requirements, etc.
18. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Resources within 24 hours of
discovery. [15A NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)]
.. _... ::. _i9. Upon completi�n.of the nrojert.(inchiding any_ impacrs at associated bo�-row ar waste sitesl, the NCllOT Divis�on
� ,• Engineer sh�.L-. completP anc� reri�'rn the en.clase�i '.'Certifcatior. ef Comnletion Forrr:" to notif;� the NC?)WR whe:� all
-. ___ - work included.li-� tl�e 401. Certificziion has been compieted. �] 5A Ni;AC 02H.0502(�)]
-���� �=_°�C: ivTative�ripariar��vege`�a�ion=(i:e: �rees and si,rubs native �o your geographic region) niust l,z reestablisned in tl�e riparian
. ar:,as within.the carstructionlimits-o€the n;.cje:,tby.the en3 ofthe gro�i�i�g season fallowing compl;,tion of cons�ructian.
[15A NCAC 02B.0233(lOjJ
;: _, 2:1. There. shall.be no excavation. from; _or waste disposa] into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
-.. :parr_:it without a�propriate°ir�odificatic�n.-�-Sliau?� ��aste or ���ow sites, or access roads to waste or bo71-ow sites, be
_.. °�locat�� in w�tlands :or. strea�s,. comp�nsatory-r.;iti�ation wi?1 be required s:nce Ybst is a�irect impaet frem :oad
.- . :� coiistruction activities. [15A NCAC C�2H.0505(b j(3) and (c)(3 j
_. __. .._: _-_ ?_2..Erosion and sediment�contr�l.practices must.be in fiill compliance with all snecifications governing the proper design,
_. �;_.instal3atiou and opera±ion �nd maintenan�e of Esuch Best P�iar.agem�n% Fractices in order to �rotect surface waters
standards [15A NCAC 02F-i.0506(b)(:i) and (c)(3):
__._ .. �- a,:. T'he.erosion and sedirnent.�ontrol�measures f�r the project must bP clesigneci, installeci, o;oerated, and
� � - main[ained in accurdance witii tne most recent version of the 1'Vorth Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Cont•ol Planning arid Design Manual.
_ .. . . .. _ . , . �. . ; . . -..1�. _ The des:gn, i.nstallarion, operation, _and maintenance ef the sedimen± and ero6io:? control measur�s must
, .. -, ...._ be such.that_±hey equal; ar exceed; the requirements specifed in the most recent version of tbe NoYth
. ,. Carolira Seclimsnt and irosion C�r.t: c.1 M�nual. 1 he �evices s}:a?' be maintair�ed �n all ce:+str«cr_:or.
�_. �: si�:,s; borro�v sit�s; and waste Yile (spoil) r:ajects, including contracto:-owned or leased borow pits
asscciated �vifh tL� �raject.
' c. For borrowpit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated,
- .� , and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining
ivi�n�c'l.
• ;;� •. - d: :-71:e rvclarnaticr i�.ea�ure� �id im�ler.-:er�t�tion n:us± com�I; ;��ith the reclam.iti�� in zsccard�n�r. with the
� '_ .� ', r��i.irPmen±s of the �edim�r�t�ticn Pcllution Coni�ol Act.

23. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this
Certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (cx3)
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition
with the office uf Administrative Hearings within siac[y (60) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered
filed H�hen it is received in die of6ce of Administrative Hearings during nortnal office hours. The Office of
Adminisvative Hearings accepts filings Monday Uvough Friday between the hours of S:OOam and S:OOpm, except
for official state holidays. The orieinal and one {1) copy of!he pefition must he filed with the Office of
AdminisVa[ive Hearings.
T'he petition may be Pn�ced-provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of
Administrative Hearings wiUiin 6ve (5) business days following the faxed transmission.
The mailing address for the Office of AdminisVa[ive Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Telephone:[phone],Facsimile:[phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M.Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
This letter completes the review of the Division of W ater Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please comact Rob Ridings at 919-707-8786.
Sincerely,
� �� "V �-
S. Jay Zimmerman, Directer ��
Division of Water Resouroes
Electronic copy only distribution:
Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
Chris Murray, Division 5 Environmental Officer
Chris Riveobark, NC Depaztment of Truisportation
File Copy

E'nvlronment�l
Quality
NCDNJR Pra,'sct Na.:
A�plicant:
Project Name:
Date of Issua�c� nf 40l Water Q��alit}' Certi5cation:
Cuunty:
ROY COOPER
MICIIAEL S. REGAN
c
S. JAY IIMMERMAN
, .,�.,
CertificNte ot Completion
Upon completion of all wnrk approved within thz 401 Watzr Quality Certificaiion or applicabk Buffer Rules, and
any subsequen[ moditications. the applicant is required to retum this certificate to the 401 Transportation Permittin�
Unit. North Carolina Division of Water Resources. 1617 Mail Service Center. Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617. This fortn
may be retm-nzd [o NCDWR by 8ie applica�rt, lhe appiicant's nuthorized agent, or the prujzct engineer. It is nut
necessary to send certifica!es from all of these.
App[icant's Certifcation
I, , 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 substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other suppor[iug ma[erials.
Signeture: _ __ __ __ Date� ______
AgenPs Ccai?caiion
I, . hereby state that, to the best of m} abilities. due care and diligence
was used in the observation of che construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
cmr.pliance and intent of the 401 lNsler Qualit�� Certitication and Buffcr Rules, [he zpprovcd plar.s and
specificatiuns. and Mher supportine materials.
Signature:
Engineer'x Certifiealin��
Partial Final
I, , ss a duly regis[ered Professional Ena necr in the State of North
Carolina, having been au[horized to ubserve (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project for the
Permittee hereby state that, to the best ot'my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the
construction such diat the construction was observed lo be buili within substantial compliance nnd intem orthe 401
Water Quali[y Certifica[ion znd ButTer Rules, tFe app:oved plans and speciticztiors, and other supportino ma[erials.
Sigrature
Uate
Rcgisn'aCion No.
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S�are uf M1or;h Caruiina'i F.m�ronrvtntel Qu, irty
IGI? Mail Serviae Czuier I Ruleigh, North Caruhna 2iG4Y-I617