20170374 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170411

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Quality
RUY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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S. JAY LIMMERMAN
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April l I, 2017
Johnston County
NCDV✓R Projzct tio. 201703'4
Bridge 32 on SR I IRi
TIP No. B-4770
APPROVAC of 401 WATER QL�Al.ITY CF.RTIFICATION and NEUSF. BUFFER AUTHORlZ.ATION,
whh AUDITIONAL CONDI'f10NS
Mr. Philip S. Ha�Tis, lii. PG Ma�iaeer
NCD�T Natural Fnvironment Sectiun
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigl�, NC 276�9-1598
Dear Mr. Hartis:
You h�ve our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts For the purpose of
replacing Bridge 33 in Jchnsten Coun.ry:
13'etlanA t�n acls in the Neus: Rive� Ba�
Si[z I Permanenl Fili Temporary Fill Eacn�ation i�itcha��iaed
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Tota! VVeUasd Impart for ProjeM: 0.31 acres.
Site Zonc ] Impac. Zone 3 Ruft'xr Mitigaticn Required
(s ft) usin 3:1 ratio)
Tutals 6970 N%A
' n%a = Tutal iur Site is less ihan I!� acre and 150 lu�ear feet
Tutal Buffer Impact fur �roject: 9081 iquare fect.
Nand Cleariug
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0.15
7wme 2 Impact
(sq k)
2111
ict, n�� mitieatio
Toia� Wetiand
0.31
Zr.nc'_ Bnffer Mitigaticn
teauired /usine 1.5il ratic
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The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application received March 30, 2017. After:eviewing yeur
applicatiun, we have decided thai these impacts arz covrred by C,eueral Water Quality Certificatir�n Tvumber 409?.
This certifi,ation corrrsponds to the Na[ionwidc Prrmit 23 issued Uy the Corps of Enginrers. This approval is alco
valid for the Neuse Riparian �3ufter Ruics (15A NCAC 2B.0? i3}. In addi[iun, yuu should acyuire am othtr fedural,
s[ate or local permics beFore vou proceed witn your project including (bw not limited [e) Sedimer.t and Erosion
Control, Nou-Uischarge a��d Water Suppiy WatrrsheJ re�u!ation�. 7'iiis approvai will espire ���ith the accempanyiug
404 permit.
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This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below).
Snould your projecf cnange, you must notify the NCDWFc and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the
new �wner must be given a co�y of this Cerr.ification and approval l.etter, and is thereby responsible for complying
with alI the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total
impacts to streams (now or in the future) 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 approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in
th� Geneca; Ce?-ti�icat:cn and ar.}� xd�itional c�nditions 1_isted bzlow.
T'a�nalitions of Cert��i�ati�n:
?. The pe�`mittee wi11_ need t� adhere to all appropriate in-water v��ork meratoria (includir.g the �ase of pile driving or
vibration tecEu:iques f r; es�ribeu by the NC `JVi131ife Resources C�r,�,:r,:ssior.. No in-�vat�r «rerk is perni �ed betvieen
February l5 and June 30 of any yeAr, without prior approval &om the NC Division of �i%ater Resources anc� the NC
�V;ldlife Fcesources Corniriissior,. I�i acidition, the permi�tee shall coniorm io the NCiiii'T poiicy entitled `=Sh�eam
Gr�ssir,g Guide�u-�es for Ar.a�ramous Fish Passage (May 12, 1997) at al? times. f? SA NCAC 2�-I.Q`OE;u);2) �.
4B.0125]
2.. The post-:.e7struction remov�l_ ut �ny +_empora�•y bri�ge struab�res Yr�z�st return :he pro;vct site �o i�s
preconstruction conto��rs and elevations. The imnacted areas shall be revegetated with apnropriate native snecies.
�Isa Ncac: c�2x .��sob(n)(2)
3. As a condition of this 401 Water Quality Certification, the bridge demolition and construction must be
acaomplished in-stri�t com�liance with the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Manager.ieat Practices for
Construction and Maintenance Activities. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)]
4. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge and
pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swales, pre-formed scour holes, vegetated bui�'ers, etc.) before
entering the strearn. To meet ihe requirements of NCDOT's iVPDES permit NCS0000250, refer to the most recent
�ersion of the North Carolina.. Department of Trancportation Stormwater Best Manageme.nt Pr�ctices Toolbox
:n���:a'. for ��arn��e� �r:easi�res. �7 �A NCAC 02H .05�7(d}(?.) ar_3 15 � NC:AC o2u .�s�b�b�(s)�
�. �3rid�e niles a�c benis sh3il he c�:�strucied �sing c�iven piles (hsmr:ler nr vibr«ior✓; �r crilied shaft c,onsinacticn
methods. ivlare s�ecifieally; jett;ng :,r otner methods of pile drivir�g arre prohiUited without pror writter� approval from --
the NCDWR irst. f 15A ]`rCAC 02H.OSCS(b;(2)]
6. T,�o dri.l slutry cr s�ater t,`�ai ila� ��eer. iu contaci with unctu ed concrete shall be �i?c;�.�s� to ente: surface v��a7ers.
This water shall be captured, treated, and disposed of properly. [l SA NCAC 02H .0506(b)(31]
?. A turbidity cartzin ;��i�: b� installed in t:�e sireum �f dr;vin� or cL-illing activities occur u�i±hin the stream crannel,
an the stream ban.k; ar wiihin 5 ie?� of the t�p of rank. This conditio� can be wa?ved wi:h priar a�pr�val fro�i �he
NCDWR. [l5A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)]
8. f�ll stcrmv�ai�r n�r�off s1�a?1 be �irected as sh�et�low through straan b:ifiers at non-erosive velecities, unless
othera�ise appro��e� by this certification. [15A NCp C 2B.0233] �
2. All r.iparian nuffers impacted by the plac�mer.t o� .+,emparary fi?1 er clearing activiti:.s sh�ll be restor�cl t� the
preconsiruction contours and revegetated. Nlaintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with non-woody
s�ecies by the end of the ��otivir,g season following completion of cunstruction. Por the purpose of tiiis condition,
r_laintained buffer asPas are define�l.as areas v:�ithin fr_e transpo�-tatien c�r:ider that wiL be su�ject to regular NCDOT
m.aintenance aGtivit:es includ�ng mo��v?ng. The area with non-maintained buffers shall be permarentl_y revegetated with
r�ativ� �voody sp�c:es befere the ne�t gro��ing se�san following completior_ of cons*�uc:ion. [I SA I�ICAC 2B.0233]
1
��. Y�;rs.�zait to 15A 7d�ti(: 2B.�2 �3(5), seciime�ir z.nc e:os�on ecn ,c! d:,veces sr,all �:�t �e piaced ir. Zc�n� i of any
Neuse Buffer without prior approval by the NCDWR. At this time, the NCDWR has approved no sediment and
erosion control devices in 7one 1, outside of the approved project impacts, auywhere on this nroject. Moreover,
sea� �,eni ai?� �ros;arc co;lt�ol��levi�zs shail be ail.a�ved i.n 7one 2 c,`. �Lz b�aft81'S hPOY1Ge�i ii121 ZJ71� I is ��t
compremised and tlzat �iis�harge ;s eeleased as �i_fF�s�: i�o��.

11. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between
cuc•ing concrete and stream water. JVater that inadvertenily contacYs uncured concrete shail not be discharged to
s��rface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possihle aquatic life and fish kills. [l SA NCAC 02B.0200]
12. .During the consiruction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protected riparian buffers. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
�3. The d'e^.er.si��; �attern an:! pr�fi;e �f the strea� above unc be;e�v tl�e e;•�ssu�g snai! u�t be m_o3ifiec�. Disturbed
�o:�dplai.�s an•� streams slaall b� rest�rzd to nar.i;•al geomorphic con�i���t�s. �is� �:��:e �?�.oso������;
lu. T'r.e usP �f rp-rap a�rn�e ihe iv�rmal High W'ater ivlark shal? be az�inimized. Any ri��rap placed ior s+rPam
stabilization shali be pdaced in stream channels in such a manner tnat it does not impecie aquatic life passage. j15A
NCAC �2H.�506(b)(2)]
� 15. The Per�nittee. shall ensure tl�at the imal design cirawings adhere io the pernlii and to the ��ermit drawings
submiiied £c,r app,-o�al. jISA NCAC OZH .U507 (cj and 15A NCAC 32'rl .��06 �a)(2) and (c)(2)]
16: All work in or ad;a�ent to stream ��aters shall be conducted i.n a dryy vvork area. Approved BrQP measures from
_ ihe most cur:eni version of NCDOT ConsMaction and ivlaintenance ActiviYies man�:al such as sandbags; rock berms,
• coff�rdans an� otlier diversiori s�r�uctu�•es shall l�e us�d to preven� excavation i�7 flow�-�g �vater. �l SA.IvT�.AC
02H.0506(b)(31 and (cl(31]
17. Heavy equipment shall be operat:,d from tke bar.ks rathe: than in th:, stream cha,-uiel in order to minimize
_ sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. [l5A NCAC 02H.OS06(b)(3)]
18. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3)]
19. No rock,. sand or other materials - shall be dredged �om tne stream chatmel except where authorized dy this
certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(bj(3)1
20. C3iscr.a:girg hydros�ed mixtur�s and washing ost hydreseeders and other Va'UI�JTleS7L in. or a�ijacent tc �,u-face waters
is prc�ibited. �15F `.� 4C 02��.OSQ6i�)i3)l
21. Tha percnittee an.a, its author:zed agents shall conduct its activiti�s in a manner consistent �vith State tivater quality
standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other
ap�rop.•iate reqn�reinen�s of State and �PdE:al la�.�. If the NCL U�R �1�I�r.iiines tha� sucl-i star.dar�s �r laws aee iiot beir.g
met (including th� failure to sustain a designated or achieved usel or that State or federal law is being violated, or th.at
�:-ti�er. ennditic�ns �e riec�ssas}- i� assure compliance, the NCD�tJi2 n��y reevai�aate �.�d n�odify th�s cert�ficatior.. [� 5A
IvTCAC Q2E.Q2C0;
22. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise
anthorized hy this certification. [15A NCAC Q2H.0506(b)(2)]
23. A copy ef±?�i� WatPr Qualit�� Cer±i#ication shall be m�intaine� on the cer_s�ction site at alI tir:ies. In addition, the
Water Quality Certification and all subsequer.t mo�ifiaations, if any, s��1_i be maint�ired with the Division Engineer and
the on-s:te projeat r.:ana�er. [ISA I�TCP,C 02H .050?(c) and ] SA NCAC 42I: .0506 �)(2) and (c)�2.)1
�
24. The outside bu�fer, w�e�land or water boundary located with;n the constructioii coiriuor a�groved by this �
�.�ath�rizxtion, �nc?u�ir.g all nor.-cem�nercial borrrnN and waste si±es associate� wi±h ±he pIC)OCt, shall be clear!y marked ..
b}� hiQhly visible fen�in� prior to any land disturb�ng activities. Lmpa�ts to areas within. the fencing are proh�bit�d un_less
otherw:se authori�ed by±his cert_tiva:ion. [15A NCAC 02H.OS01 anc1.�?�Q2J �
25. '�'1-�e is��aa� ce af �:�is cer[:f,aticri does not exempt th� i erc�itiae �om ��r:ply�ng v�itn any a:�d all siatu�es, :v�es, .
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having
jurisdiction, inchiding but not limited to applicable buffer rules; stormwater management rules, soil erosion and
serjintentatio_r- :or�.rol ra��:ire�ner,t;, eic.
2�. T_h,e �°Prm�ttee st?al? re�ort �ny vi�1�*icns of ihis certification to the Lii���s�on ef V���ter RLsources within �4 hours or
discuvery. �1 �.-a r:'CAC 02B.C►506(?�)(21J

�7. Upon completion of tne project (including any impacis at associated bon•ow or wasie sites j, ihe NCDOT I'iivision
En�ineer (or whomever is the autharized agent if a non-1�TCDOT pr�je�t} s�al] �omplete and return the �nclosed
"Certification of Completiori Form" to notify the NCDiWR when all work included in the 401 Certification has been
completed. [15A NCAC 02H.0502( fl]
28. Native riparian vegetation (i.e., trees and shrubs native to your geographic region) must be reestablished in the
:1��:i�.n �reaS Vrli�1�11 i�':e: COTIS:iIdC�lvll Isi7?liS Of ��� 7TO�tCi Oy� $IIC vili� �I i;:P �'OWLtl€,T, S2�sun fa�l�v�'Llg C('Iil�`i�etiGfl Oi
co::sirucTion. [ i SA NLt�� �2B.0�33� 10) j
� 29. 'i�ere sha�l be no Pxcavaiion from, ar �uaste d;s�osai ir.to, jza:sdi�tior_a� wet�ands ar e���t�rs associated i��iin tri.s
- percnit witnout appropriatz moditication. Should waste or oorrow sites, or access roads to waste or bonow sites, be
!ecate� in we±lands or str�ams, �cmpensatory,mitigati�r_ will be re�uire� since that is a direct impact from roa�
ca�atru��ian a�tivities. [1�A NCAC C2H.0505(b)(3) an� (c;(3)] '
30. �;r�si�n and sediment con�oi practices must be in fuli comuiiance witi; aii speciiications gaverni:�g- �he proper ciesign;
32"i3i3�i3ii0II Si�Ci G�BT�i?;?Il 1114 Tii^uL'1t812n_►1C� Oi 3l'eCl1 �ESt ZJltlIl?,g2it1011i pi�CtiC�S i:� ordar to pr�tect s�arface �ua±�rs
sta.ndar�s [? SA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) an�l (c)(3)]:
�?. �1� �:1'(3Si0Y1 �Bc.l SeC'i1T;7Z1]i ccnh•oi 1?18�Slii'�S ��3a 'i�t� �YU�(:Ct II1LSY �J� (105J�leCi, ir,sta110C�� 0�2i'�iZ[�9 a2JC1 - -
maintained in accordan.ce with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Contrn_ Z I'ianni�g �nd Design M�nz%a.i.
� b. 'd'h;, design, installation, aperation, arid m.aintenance c: the sedir.iznt and e:csian control measures must
�. . . be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North =_.._ ..
- Carolina Se�iment and Erosion Control Mar.ual. Th� �evices sha?1 be maintained on a?1 constructi�n
sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits
associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit 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
�l�lanual.
. c�. :I'he reclamation measures �nd imnlementation m�ast comply w?th the r�clamation Ln accordance with the
rea�uir�ments of �re Sed:mentatien Yal�ut�or_ Ccntrol A�t.
31. �edimer�t and er:,sia�i controi ,neasures sha�l iiut be piaced ;n weila�ids or waters uniess otherwise approved ksy ii�is
C:.rtificatiqr. [I SA N�AC 02N.0506(b)(3} and (c)(31]
If you wish to contest any siatemen.t in the attached Certii�cation you musi file a p�tition for an administrative
I?earing. �vu �nay ebiain the r�tition fcrnr� fr;,m the Uffce �f A�ir.�i�iistraiive ii:a�ir!bs. You mu:t fiie th� petiticn
�,��i�h the offce of Administr2tive ��earir�gs ��i�tiin sixty �E�) ciay�s ofreceipt afths noticv. A petition is considered
fii_ed when it is receiv�� ir� the affice of Ad_ninis�rative I-ieai•Lngs �aring n�rn_�1 off�e r�urs. The Office �,f
Administrative Hear:ngs accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpm, excent
for offirial stateholidays. . The orijinal and one (l ) copy of the petit?�n must be _fi led with th� Office of
A1r��in�sirati�e Hearuigs,
Th� petirt�n may be faxed-provid�� the original a�c� one co�y of the c�����ment is redeive� by the Office of
s�:r.inistrative Hearings ��:±hin five (5) business days foll�wing th: faxe� transmiss:c�n.
'The nlailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is: �
Off ce of Admi:�istra�ive H�arings
6714 Mail Service Cent�r
Raleigh, NC 2?699-�714
Telepr�cne: (9l9) ^�3!-30U�, Facsimi.e: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
I�•'�•. �ar: �h.��a���s, cse;.erwl Coursel
L�e�ar�nent c.f Env�run�;aen'rai Quality
I�u? :R�ai� Servics �"en?er

1'his letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please wntact Rob Ridings at 919-707-8786.
Sincerely,
��I-P.�-� ��
S. Jay Zimmerman, D'uector
Divisio� of Water Resources
ElecVonic copy oaly disVibution:
Tom Steffens, US Army Corps of Enginzers, Washingtoo Field Office
Chad Coggins, Division 4 Environmental Officer
Chris Rivenbazk, NC Depazhnent ef Transportation
Travis Wilsun, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
File Copy

En vironme�z ta(
Quality
NCDWft Project Nu.:
.�pplicant:
Project Name:
Dare of fscuan:e of 401 Wa'er Qra!ih Certifi:atioo:
County:
ROY COOP�R
MICHAL:L 5. REGAN
S..IAY ZIMMERMAN
Certific�te of Completion
Upon completion of'all wnrk approved wi!hin thz 401 Watrr Qualiry Ccrtification or applicable Ruffer Rnies, anu
any s�bsequent modifica:ior,s. the applicant is required to retum this ceni icam to the 401 Transportation Pennitting
Uni[. North Carolina Division uf Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleieh. NC. 27699-1617. This form
may be returned to NCDIb'R by the aopiicant. tiie applicant'; au�horizeu agent, or che projzct engineer. h is not
necessarv m send certiTica:es frem all ef these.
Applican!'s Certificn(ion
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 Certitication and Butfer kules, the approved plans and
specificalions, and uther suppurting mutcrials.
Sienature: --- Dare:. -_- ------------
,4gen!'.+� Certifieulien
�, . hereby ;t1te that, to the best nf my abilities, duz care and diligence
was used in the observation oPthe construction such that the constructfon was observed to be built within substantial
compliar:cc and inient uf thr d01 v�-atei Qua!itt C:-ttif:catiun and Buffe; Fules, ihe approved plaus and
soecitications, �nd o�her supportine ma[erials.
Sig�iature�
Engineer'.c ('ertificatinn
Partia( Final
I, , ns a duly registered ProFe��sional Enginecr in d�_ Sia[e of D!urtF
C�ro!ina, h;�ving been author;Z�A ;o observe (pericdically, weckl;, (u!! timej [he coost; eclien of thc project for the
Permittee hereby state [hat, ro the bes[ of my abiiities, due care and diligence was us'ed in the observation of the
conctnictiou such tnat the rnnsh�ue[ion was observzd to be buii[ withio subsian[ial compliance aud inlent of [he 4�1
Water Qualit}� Certitication and Butler Rules, ihz approcad plans und specifications, and oth�r supperting ma[erials.
Si�naiure
D'nte
Registr;�tion No.
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