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Home My WebLink About20170411 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170413�'�`: , , _ ' � �4.�; Environmen tal QUQiIi}� � '}� .. ..,_.. ., , ROY COOPER Gorer„or MICHAEL S. REGAN .S'ec� etmr S. JAY LIMMERMAN Dn�eeror A.pril l3, 201 i Vance County NCDV✓R Projecf No. 2C170411 Bridge 78 on SR 1342 StateProjectNo 17BP.S.R.E4 APPRO!'AI, of 40l 4VATER (IUALITY CBRTIFICATION with ADDITIONAL CON�ITLONS i�1r. Joey Hopkins, P.E., Division Engiaee, iJCDOT, Divisiou 3 2612 Norih Guke Street Dnrlizm, NC 27704 llear Mr. Hopkins: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of replacing Bridge 7R in Vance County Site I Riprap Siebitizakion F_p perenniat Stream (linear 1't) � 7'otai itream lmf �10�8� I �J4 I 9a ___--___�--___—__— __..—___—____--._.___.____ _____--_-1________—__—__--- Total Stream ►mpact far Fraject: 54 IiRear f.c[. JVeUa��d lu� acts iu the Roanoke River Basir� S�.e __ __ _ Mschani�ed Ctearing iac�_ ___ __ Total N'e':larsd I I-- ------ — -- – --- --- ----i---------- , Toial i O,OI � 0.01 Toial Wetland impa�i for Project: O.fil acres. I1CTr The project shall be const�uated in accordarce with your application reeeived April 5, 201?. Aftzr reviewing yoar applicatiun, wz have decided iiiat tnese impacts are covered by Gen�ral Waier Quality Ce�t�ficatioii Number 4085. This certificaiioa con�espa.�ds �o lhe Naiionwiva Permit 3 is'sueG Sy the Con�s �i Engineers. in addiiion, you sho�ild acqaire any oiher federal, s[ate or iocal permils bcfore you proceed wiih your project irdudir�g (but not limiied ,o) Seditnent and Brocian Can[rul, Nan-Disci�arge and P✓ater Scpply Watersl�ed �cguiations. Tl�is apuroval wiI! e�pire with the aceompanying 404 permit. This approval is vaiiti soleiy ��r ihe purpose a��d design descrii�ed in ; our Tpp�i�Ttinn (unless modified beiow). Shoald yoi;r projecr chsnge, yi;u :nast nn:ify the NCDWR and subrnit a r,ew appiicatior. If rhe prope�ty is sol �, ihe new ownzr must bc given a cupy of this Ceriification and approval le[lar', and is tl�ereUy responsible for com�;ying witli all the conditicns. If totai wetland fiils for tiiis project (no�v or in the futurel exceed one acre, or of tota! impacts to sireams �now or in tte feiuraj escced l5C iinear feei, compensato.ry mitiga[iun may bz requ;re� as described in i 5A NCAC 2H A506 (h) {6) and (?). Fa this approval to remain ��alid, yeu must adhere to the conditions lis!ed in the General Certificatioa and am additior.al conditions listed be!ow. "NczthiaiyCompares -_ Jtam eC r��ph f�aroima l Ilm�. ro! �menmi �:uzliS➢ I67 7 Dfiail Sawica Canter'I rtAlcfgn, TJerih Camiina ?7659-16U Conditions of Certification: L�The post-conshuction removal of any temporary bridge structures must return the Froiect site to its preconstruction contours and elevations. The impacted areas shall be revegetated with appropriate native species. [15A NCAC 02H .0505(b)(2)] 2. As a condition of this 401 Water Quality Certification, the bridge demolition and construction must be nccomplished in sh•ict compliunce with tlie mest recent version of NCDOT's Best 1+9anagement Prac?ices for Consh�uciion aud Mauitenzace Activities. [ 15A NCAC 02H .0�07(d;(2) and I5.4 AICAC C2f� A506{b;(5 j] 3. Bridge deck drains shali not discharge diractly into the stream. Stormwater shail be direcked across tlie bridge and pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swales, pre-formed scour holes, vegeta[ed buffers, etc.) before entering the stream. Te meet the requirements of NCDOT's NPDES permit NC5000025Q please refer to the mos[ recent version of the 1Vorth Carolina Department ofTranspa�tation Storymva:er Best Managernei7t :'ractic2s Toolbox manuaf for approved measures. [15A NCAC 02H .U507(�)(21 and i5A NCAC 02H .6506(b)(5)] 4. Bridge piles and bents shall be conshvcted using driven piles (hammer or vibratory) or drill.d shaft censtrucYion methods. More specifically, jetting or other methods of pi!e driving are prohibited without prior written approval from the NCDWR firsL [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 5. No drill slurry or water that has been in contact with uncured concrete shall be allowed to enter surface waters. This water shali be captured, treated, and disposed of pmperly. [ 1 SA NCAC 02H A506(bl("s) i 6. A turbidity curtain will be installed in the stream if driving or drilling activities occur within the stream channel, on the stream bank, or within 5 feet of the top of bank. This condition can be waived with prior approval from the NCDWR. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)] 7. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waeers due to the potential for elevated pH aud possible aquatic life and fish kilis. [15A NCAC 02B.0200] R. D:iring the cnnstrurtion nf rhe preject, no st�ging of equipment oPar,y kind �s permitted in waters of'the U.S., er protected riparian buffers. [15.4 NCAC 02I:.OSOti(b)(2)� 9. The dimer�sion, pattsru and prufiie ofthe strearr� above and below the crossing shall nut be modifed. Disturbed floodplains and streams shal, be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(bl(2)] 10. 7'he use of rip-rap above the Nurmal HigU Water D9ark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placPd fvr streaa: stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. [I SA �rcnc ozF[.osos(e)(2)] 1 l. The Permittee shall ensure tt;at zhe finzl design drawings adhe;e to the pennit and to the permit drawings submitted for approvaL [15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and l5A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)J 12. All wak in or adjaceut to stream wutere shal! be conducted in a dry �i�ork area. Approved BMP measures from the most corrent version of �,�CL�OT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandb��s, reck berms, wfferdams aed other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. [] SA NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] 13. Heavy equipmeut shall be opzrated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in orde: to minimize sedimentation and reduce the inTM�duc?ion of other pollutants into the stream. [ 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)] 14, All mechanized equipment operated near sarface waters must be regulariy inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of strcam waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic ma,erials. [15A n'CAC 02H.0506(bji3)j 15. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this certificaron. f15.4 N�.AC 02H:1506(b;(3)1 16. Dischareing hy�+roseeci mixtures ar.d washing out hydreseeders ar.d o`her equipment in or acijac.ent to surface wa[ers is prohibitc�. [1_SA \CAC C2FS.Oj�J6(b)(3)] 17. Tne penniftee and its authorized ttgents shall conduct iis activities in a manner consistent with State weter quality standards (includin,g any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements oY'State and Federal law. lf the NCDWR determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is baing violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the NCDWR may reevaluate and modify this certi6cation. [ISA NCAC 02B.0200] IS. A copy oi this Waier Qua;ity Certification shall be maintained on the consiructior. siie st ali times. In ad3ition, the P✓ater Qualibj Cer!ification znd all subsequer.t moditicaticns, if any, sliall Uz maintair.ed «-ith the I'iivision Engineer and the on-site project maiiager. [ 19A NCAC 02H .05�?(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 {b)(2) and (cj(2)] 19. The oetside buffer, wetland or water boendary located within the conshuction corrider approved by this authorization, including a11 non-commercial borrow and waste sites asscciated with the project, shall be dearly marked hy higniy visible Tencing priorto any lai�d disturbiug ac[iviiies. Impacts to areas wi[hin the fencing are prohibited imless otherwise autiiorized by this cartificatiou. [15A NCAC 02H.05U1 and .050�) 20. The issuance of this certification does not exempt th• Permittee from comptyin� with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, i�zcluding but not limited to applicable boffer rules, starmwater Snanagement rulec, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. 21. The Permittze shall report any violations of this certification tc the Division of ��ater Resources within 24 hours of discovery. [I SA NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)] 22. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify the NCD WR when all work included in the 401 Cer[ification has been completed. [15A NCAC 02H.0502(�] 23. Native ripazian vegeiation must be reestablished in the riparian areas wiihiu the construction limits of the project by the end oY'the growinc season following completion of construction. [ISA. NCAC 02BA506(b){21i 24. There shall be no excavation from, or waste dispasal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters �ssociated with this permit withor.t appr.�priat� mudificatir,n. Should waste or borrow sites, ur aa-ess roads to was:e or horrou• sites; be .ocated in wetlands or streams, cornpensatory miiigation will be required since thal is a direct impact from road constructicr. activities. [15A NCAC 02HA506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] 25. Erosiou and sedir.mznt cmitrel practices musi be in full comptiance with all specification; governin� ihe proper dzsign, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order tu protect surface waters standards � i5A NC9C 02H.OSOfi(b?(3) and (e)(3;]: a. The arosion and sedimznt control measures fo� th: project must be designed, installed, ope�ated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carnlina Sediment and E,'rosion Contrn! Planning and Design Mamtnl. b. 'Che desi�i�, �istallation, opsration, and nraintenance of th� sedirnent and erosion controi measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North. Carolina Sedinrent an�l Erosion Contro! bfnraml. The devices shall be maintained on al! construction sites, berro�v sites, and wzste pile (spoil) projects, including co�tractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with tlie project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment contol measw�es must be designed, installed, oGerated, and maintair.ed ir. accordance with the most recen! version of the North Carolina S:rrfnce Mrning Manrxal. d. 'fhe reclamation meas�ves and impiementation must compiy wid� ti:e reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollutien Control Act. 26. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or wa[ers unless othenvise approved by this CerliYcatiee. [I�A NCAC �2AA506fb1(3j sud {c)f3)] [f you wish to contest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. Yuu may obtain tne petition form from [he oFfice ui Administrative hearings. You must file the petition with the office of Administrative Hearings within sixty (601 days of raceint of this notice. A petition is considered fifed when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Ottice of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours uf 8:OOam and S:OOpm, except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be fi led wi[h the Office of Administrative Hearings. 7'i�e peiition may Ge faxed-provided ihe origin�l and onz copy oi the duccment is received by [he OFfice oi Adm:nistra:ive Hea: ing, �t^:thin fi�e (5) business days fcilowir�g the faxed transmission. Ti�e mziiing rddress fer the Office of Admi�istrative Hexrings is: Office of P.dministrative Hearings <? 14 Mzil Service Center Raleigh, NC 27(i99-6714 i elephorz: (919) 4's 1-3�Ofi, Faesimife: (9 i9) 43i-3100 A copy of the petition must a!so be served on DEQ as follews: N:r. Sam M.Flayes, �c:neral Cuunsel Department of F,nvironmental Quality 1601 Meil Service f_enter This le[ter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources imder Section d01 of the Clean Water Act. Ii you have any qeestions, please contact Rob Ridings at 919-707-8786. Sincerely, �C ' S. 3 Zimmerman, Direc:or Divi�io¢ cf �}Jaler Reso�arces Electronic copy only distribution: Lric AisR_eyer, US Army Corps of fingineers, Ralaigh field Gfhce Chris Mur;a;�, Division 5 Environmental Qf:icer File. CoFY ;;_-.,;'. .. �� Environmen tal Quality tiCI3WR Praj�r.t iYo.: County: Anpficttat: -------- -- --------------- l'roject Name: 1)ate of ;ssu�nce of 4U1 Wate: Quality Certification: ROY COOPER Gooeri,o;� MICHAEL S. REGAN )Pfl'E/ll))' S. JAY ZIMMERMAN nt,�e�ro,� Cerl'ificate of Complet�on �1por rompletion of all work approved wi[hin thz 401 Water Qualiry Certifcation or appliczble Puffe!' Rules, and any subszqaent modificatlons, the zpplic::n! is required to return th:s csrtificate to ihe 401 Tra�spertaton Permittiae Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Resources, Ibl7 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617. This form inay be reiurned [o Tdi,DWR by ihe applicaut, tne applicanPs aulhorized aeeiit, or ihe project engineer. It is not necessa.ry to ser.d certificates frem a!I of these. ApplicanPs Certification 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 specificalions, aiid other supporting inaterials. Sianarure: ------------------------ f�ste:-------- ,4girn!'s CeRi icniicu 1, , hzreby state that, to the bast of r.iy abilities, due cue and diligencc was used in the observation of the construction such that the constraction was observed to be boilt within substantial cbtnpliar.ce ar.J ii;ter.? of ihe 40l �Nate: Quality Czrtificaticn and Bufle: Ruies, [l:e app:oved p!acis a:id soecifications, and other suppoRing materials. Sigr,awre: Date: Engineer's Certifica(inn Partial Fir,al I, , as a duly registered Profeesio��al Engiueer in the State ofNorth Carolin_a� having b.en authorized te observa (periedicall}=, week(y, fiill ±i�ie) the, vons,ruction of the project fo!' the Perruittee hereby state tiiat, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observatiori of the corshvctiou si.ich that tl�e constructio� was ot�servad to be biiiit within substantial complianr,e and iiitent of Uie 401 Watsr QeaEity Certificztien and [�uffer Rules, ;he approved pla�s and specificatior.s, and other suppottin� mzterizls. Signature i�ate Regist'ation Ido. '""Nathing Compares- - - Sla[e eC!<nrtn Czrolie2 �i �ny:ronm:n[a� �) miip- 14I7 iviail Servlce Cenier � italeig�, IJortii �arolina 27699-101 i