20170416 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170427

E'nvironmentul
Quafity
ROY COOPER
�;�,,, .,�
MICHAEL S. REGAN
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Ao� il 27. �017
Ruckii�gham Comity
NCDWR Project No. 2G170416
CiriJge 7 on SR 24�7
WNS Element 17RP.7.R.100
APPRCVAL of �10: W;1TER QUALETY CCRTIFICATIOti a�d JORDAN WKE iTJATERSeiED BUFFER
.4UTHORIZATION with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS (Revision)
Mr. J.YI. Mills, P.E., D•,vision Engineer
NCDOT, Divisior� 7
P.O. Box 1499b
Gmensboro. NC 27� l5
Dear Mr. Mills:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for replacing
Bridge 7 with a new bridge over Benaja Creek in Rockingham County.
This revision to !h� nriginal Cerlificntion is.�ued on April 24, 2017. r.orrectr �,N,nn increusing Mechanired Clearing
+�''eii�rad impa��s firun �O.v^l �cru !o G.Oi arres. Nu uiner� revi�inns Auve �een riiade.
'1'emporary Fill in
Perennial Stream
Site I �lir�ear tt)
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i -
rAia -
Strearu Imuacts in
Permanent Fil! in
Perennial Stream
(linear k) —
- RipRap
F�ill in i Fiil in
Intermittent Intermit[ent
StreHm Sb�eam
I - i �'� - I '
47
Total Stream Impact for Projech 47 linear feet.
in the Caoe Fear River Basin
Sile I F�ill I Fill �trmporary� I Excavation
(e�) I (ac) I (8�1
1 <p.pl - 0.01
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Total FL'rtlard ir��ca:� (u� ProjecC <fi93 Hcres.
Total S.ream
Stream lmpacts
impxct �eqmriog
�iinear Fq I Mitigation
(finear fQ
47 -
d7 _
Mechxnized Hsnd
Clearing Clearing
(ac) (ecl
— 0.01__
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'�'otals
Jordan Lake Watershed Ri
Zof�e i
���� .p minus = Zone 1 Buffer
��npast �'etiands iiuffers (not � Nfitigation
(sq ft) sn Zone 1 wetlands) 1[iequired
(sq ft) (sq ft) (using 3:1
ratio)
Buffer Im
minus = Zone 2 Zone 2 Buffer
�0�� � Vi'etianc3s Fiu�fers (not ' �;t�g�iiore
Imp�rt R��uirQd
(sq ft) in �one 2 wetlands) �using 1.5:1
(sq ft) (sq ft)
ratio}
192 � 1,35? ,; - ,r �79 I 189 I 4°t�
1�2---� 1,3�7 �—�-- r C73 � �i39 --j 4yC
'Y'otal Buff"er im�eact for Frojec�: 2,225 sq. :t. (:,847 sy. ft. �xcl�ding wetlandsj
T'he projPc±. shall be constt�-u-ucted �n. accordance with yo�ar applicati�n dated received P.pri15, 2Q17. 1�fter reviPwir_g
y:,ur appl;cuticn, we hare decid�d that these impacts are covered ny :reneral Water Qua:ity Ce�ificatian Nunber
��85. This.ce,tifca�io� c�rrz�pands io Naticr.wic�e i'e;:nit 3 issued �� the :_,orps of Enguiee�s. Tfzis a�,�.ovul is alsc
s�a.lid f�r the Jordan La�P Wa±ershed Ripariar. Buffer Rules (15A N�AC 2B.Q267). In addition, you should acqu�re
any other iederal, state or locai perniits before you proceed wi.th your project including (but not Iunited to) Sediment
and Emsian Cantral, Non-Disc�arge and Water Suprly Water�hecl regulati�ns. This app; oval will expire with the
accompam��r:g 40� p:,rmit.
This ap�,raval is valid soleiy for �lie purpose and d�sign described ;n yaar application (uciless modified below).
Should yo�.�r project change, you m�ast notify the NCr��h�R and submit a ne��v application. If the prope:�t;� is sold, the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certincation and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying
with a]] the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the firture) exceed one acre, or of tot�l
impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear 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 .0267. For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in
ihe attached certiiication(s) anci any additional conditions listed below.
Lnndi#ion(si o�i;erti�catien:
groj€�t �ge�i�� C��z�iti�ns
1. As a condition of this 441 Water Qualit; Certification, the bridge demolitinm m�st be accomplished in strict
cumpiiance with the most recent version of NCDtiT's Best ivlanagemeni Fraciices for Construction and
Mainte_r,ance Act�vitie�. [:SA N�'AC 02�I .CS(:?(d)(2) anc? ISA NCAC �2�I .05��6(:�)�5);
�. Pridge deck c�rains shall ::ct discha.g., dLrectl;r ir,to the stre�m. Stot-riwai�r sr�all be directed across thv �ridge
and pre-tre2ted through site,appropriate means (grassed swa!Ps, pre-forme� scour holes, vegetated buffers, etc.)
befo:e enterin� the stream. To meet the reqniremer.ts ofNCLOT's I�TPL`ES perr:i:t NCS000025Q, please refer
to the most recent version of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Stormwater Best Management
Practices Toolbox manual for approved measw•es. [1�l� NCAC 02H .U�07�d)(2) and 15A NCAC G2H
.0506(b)(5)]
3. Bridge piles and bents shall be constructed using driven piles (hammer or vibratory) or drilled shaft construction
methods. More speci_fically, jetting or other methods of pi!e ciriving �r� prohibited withnut prior written
appa•avai fron t��c NCD`v`�t first. [15a NCAC �2ii.�5C6(b)(2)j
4. No clriil siurry or water that has been u� contact with uncured conc�•ete shali he allowed to enter surface waters,
This water shall be captured, treated, and disposed of properly. f 15A NCAC 02H .0506(bl(3)
�. A�1 siormµ�ater n►�*��� snall be directed. as sheet�'io�N t_h.rough stream auffers ai nor.-erosive velooiti�s, i�niess
othur��✓i�e a�pr�vedbyll:is certi.fcation: (.SA?�C�� 2r.C2�;}
6. All riparian buffers impacted by the placemPnt of temporary fill or clear:ng activities shall be restored to the
preao?��lT'iiC�l��n co*��o�wrs atid revegeta±��. !�`�1;I:�Sffi�.a Cl�ffers snail be ��.zna7entl.� reve�:�3tFC�a ;?�?itl P.OII-WOOCi�'
snPcies ty the end of the �c�v�,,g szason followirg cc;m�letsez� of cons�t�ucti�n. �c�r th�e Yui-pase a� this condition,
r�ainfaj.nec� bufier areas ar. defined as areas wit�in thC tYai�spot�t�.�,ion �.arri:ior th�t will �� subject t� �eguiar
tdLLCi'�' nidii.tenar.ce ecti��ities ir.cludui� rrt�i�in�. The area �vi�:� uon-r,za;7ta:.�ec1 huffers shall b� petmanently

revegetated with native woody species before the next growing season following completion of construction.
(15A NCAC 2�.0267)
Pursuant to 1SA"NCAC 2B .026%, sediment and erosion ccntrol devices sha11 not be placed in Zone 1 of any
Jordan Lake Buffer without pr�or approval by the NCDWR. At this time, the NCDWR has approveri 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
Zc:�e � is r�oi camr5-om:sed and �:at dischar�v �s relezs�l as c'��ffuse fl�w. _ .
Ariy niodif cations to this �� 3�'ater �uality �e�i:�:,at:on that �rop�se additior.al sn•�am impacts ar increased
�r_pervi�us surface rvqu�ring adeit�on�i sterm��arer managemer.t n�ay be su�iect ti�e �ordan �%at�r Sun�?y
Nutrient Siraiegy (15A NCAG02B .G2S7 j. 'ihe i�1CDOT sriali coordinaie wiin kne NCI)'JJR prior to submiiting a
mo�ificatien requPst to dete�-mine the applicabili?y of the Jordan WatPr Su�ply Nutrient Strategy. This condition
�oes n�t a�pl}� t� :r,ajar :no����aticns far a�clitic�r,al s;,ctior.s of tre proje�t tr.�t v�ere covare� under the F�.n�irg �f
�To Signiticant lmpact or aaproved in trie �Svoidance arid biulimization stage oi the projeci.
�. ��prap shall not be placP�'� i�� the active tha�we� channel c�r pla�e� :n thL streaml�ed. i,n � manner that pr�ciu�es
aqua±ic life passage. Bioengineering b�ulders ar structures should be properly designed, sized and installPd. [15l�
NCA� 02H.Q5�6(b)(2)1
10. The stream channel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum
exte_n_t r�ractieable. Efiorrs musi �ie made to minimize imp�cts io the stream banks, as weli as fo vegetation
respansib:e fo. maintain�ng•the s�eam ba.�'c stabili�. Any applicabl� riparian buiter ir:�.pact for access ta stream
channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)=�
General Conditions
Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and
streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater
ii7an 48 inches, ar�d 20 percent of �he culvert diarneter fur culverts havir�g a diameter less than 48 iiiches, to aiiow
low flow nassa�e of water �nd ao,uatic l.ife. Design and pla�ement of culverts and nther stn�ctures including
temp:�;rarv e;osi�n c�ntr�l r;�eas:�res sh21� no+,. be cor.�i�.?wt�c� �in � mar.ne� tb:�t may resu?t :n d;s-ee��:ilzhri�am of
wetlancis oz strear.iberls or banks, adiacer.t to or upstrezx:z and �awnst:eam cfthe above st;uctu:es. The upplicant
;s re�,:;red to prutii�e evi�lence t�at i3ie eciki:i�ariu�n is �e:rig mainiai,�e3 ;� reques±ed i.� �.�rit�.�g �y NCT'V:R. �f
�nis �anditio� is una�le io be rr�et duc to becii°ccn ar ��her li�niti�ig features zncauntered uuring canstructicn,
pl�ase cortact NCD�JVR fcr guidance on how ta nrcce�d ar.d ta determi.�e wh�ther or not a permit mcdifi�ation
wili be required. [15A NCAC 02H.05�6(b)(2)]
2. If concrete is used during canstruction, a dry work area shall be maintained to nrevent direct contact between
cur;n� 4oncrete and strear;� ��ater. �at�r that� inaclv�rr.�n�l�� contacts u�cure�? �c_icYese sha?1 nat �e d�scharged
±a surface waters d�e t� th� n�tential for Ple�,�ated p?t a��d possib!e aquatic life an� fish kills. [15A I�TCAC
Q2�.J2C0�
3. Durin�.th� const_ruction of the project, no stagin� of equipment �f any kinr3 is permitted in waters of the U.S.,
�r protec�ed riparian ht�f;ers. [:Sti i�Cr"_r �:'H.050�(b}(2)]
4. '�'he d�*rens�on, pattern �nd prof 1? of the stream above and below the crossing sha!1 not �e mo�ifi�d.
L3isturb�� f!oodplains and strearns shall be rvst�red to na±ural gAc�r.�orphic con�iticns. f l 5A NCAG
ii2H.�50`0(l� ji�)J
5. The u�e oi rip-ra}� abc�ve the Normai High Glarer �Vl�.rk sha11 be minimized, An.y r;p_ra� �?2ced for st�eam
. stabilizarion shall be placed in stream �hanr_els in such a mann�r that it does not impede a�uatic life passage.
�i sa :��cac o2H.��soe(h)C2)] .
C�. �i�s i'': !Tfi3��� Sll:.�i �i1Su?'Z t12Gr f�:e tl� '?.j C�iPSibfl :�'dJ�J%%i�$ `d�`IPr.'': LG ?:1C poli?l:i, ui .� LO t}:i, �3k�liR1� C:'�iW1:1�S
submitted for approval. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c} and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
!_ f��� lT.h7YK i7I tiC ��j1C.0Yii i^ S1T�a: ; LY1L�� B Si7.3�•_ ��e carductc� ;1 c� i Y�� VJ4a'k 3i�zi. :i}"�r� OV"8l� ��J�F i"[:ZS51� �:; fCUil:
thti rre.;t cii��•e �t�ers:c�n cfPdC�tj'C Con:�t�uct��r anc'� ��I�inter,ail�P �'lctiz�it�as m�:�ua� �u�Y� �,s ;a��d�aos, recic
herms, c�ffercams ar_1 oth�- diversior ss.xuctures sl�all �e use� t� preven� exca��a.iion ir. flos�in_� �vaier. �i5 :
N�'A.0 U2H.��G6(b)f3j an� ic)i3i;

8. Heavy equipment shail be operated fr°om tne �anks rather ihan in the stream channel in order to rxiinimize
sedimentation and reduce the intradu�tion of other p�llutants inta the st_rea.m, f l SA NCAC 02HA506(b)(3)]
9. All mechanized equipment operated ne�r surface waters must be regularly insgected and maintained to prevenY
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3)]
�0. ?-�� .•oc:�, sand o�• oi��: r�iaYeriais sriall oe dredgerl fram th� streai:� channel except Evhei°e a�at�+�:ized �y tiii�
ce;-tificati�n. �15A r7CAC 02H.G��6�b'}�3 j;
11. Dischargir�g hydroseed mixtures and washing out nydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters
is �rohibited. �15A NCAC U2H.05�?6(b;�3)]
12. 7he pennittee atind iis aiat;iorized a�;euts snali conduc� its activities in a manr�er consistent witii �iate watec quality
stan��a•ds (includui� avy reuaireiiients ,esultii�g from compiiance wiih §3G3(d} of tt�e Clean JJater Acti and an_y
c�thdr appr��riatv _re�uiret;ze�ts of St.a,te ard Federa� �a�V. iF iJ]C NCL�:�JR dete�nines t�at such s*anda; cis or lau�s
zre nat beina mPt (in�hadin� the faii�re ±o sustain a�esignated or achieved �se; or that St?te or federal law is �ein�
violated, or tnaf fu? �her ;,•enditi�ns are .iecessa>rv to ass�rF compl_ia:�ce, the NCDWR may reev�it�atP at�d mcdify
�}iis czrtifica�ior�, f 15�: TJ�.AC 07_B.n20�]
l3, H_ii iill siop�s located in jur�sdi�tional w�zlands si�all be nlaced ar slopes no flatter than 3:1, uniess otherwise
authoriz�d hy this certiticatio:.. [15A tdCAC 02H.G'S06;b;(2) i
14. A copy of this Wat�r �ua?it�,� �ertification sl:al? be r::aintained �n the co::struction site al�*✓ays. ?n �dd:t:on, the
Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer
and the on-site project manager. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
I5. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this
autnorization shaii Ue cleariy marked by higiiiy visible fencnig prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacis to
areas within the fencing are prc�hibited uni_�ss otherwise authorized by this .ertitication. f 15A NCAC 02H.0501
zr.� ,05021
'_o. Ti�e issua:�ce �+fi'r„s cer�i��catio� �ic�es nut exen�pt th� i err..;ttee �•�ir ;cm�];�;ng :�itil aIl sc�i�ites, rul�s, regulat=�r,s,
o� ordinances tha� r�iay oe im}�ased by o�iiei• go�einn►ent agencies �i.a. Iocai, sYaie, and fecie�ai} i�aving jurisdictia�i,
inal:adi.�g but net limited ta applicuble buffer : ules, stor,-�water manag�mer�t rulss, scil erosion and sedimer.tatian
controi requirements, eic. ,
17. The Permitfee shail report any violatious of this certification t� the Division of Water Resources within 24 hours
�f d2s�cvery. [? 5 � NCA'.; O�fi.O�Ut(b)�2)]
1_ o. . Upar_ comYletion r�f t:�e project (u-�ch��ing ar�y �pacts nt asseciate.� UOrPOW Oi W&Ste sites), th� 1`dCBOT Divisic�n
Engineer (or appointee) shaDl complete and return the enclosed "�ertification of Completion Form" to notify the
N�DWR when all work included in the 4Q1 C.ertifir,ation has been �ompleted. [1�A NCAC OZHAS02(fl]
19. Native riparian vs�etation must �e reestab!�shed in the ri�a.:an areas within thP canstr��ti�n limits of tne }�mje�t
1�y the en� of the � owing season fo?le��in� completi�n of constraction. [ i 5A N�AC 02Ii.�J26?(101]
�0. There s[iail be no excavation �om, or waste disp�sal into, juri'sclictionai wetlands or waters associated �viiii tY��is
pernit without anprcpriata mcdi icatio7. Should waste ar b.,rrcw sites, or a:.cess rauds ta �vastz or borrow sites,
b� �ocated in wetla_n_�s �r streams, ��mpensa±ory *:?i±igation vriil be required since that is a d�rect impact fr�m r���
construction activities. [ l SA NCAC 02H.OSQ6(b)(31 and (c)(31]
2:. Erasion and sedi.*�ent cer:�ro: nractices m�ast �e in fi�:l cacrplianee v��ith a?i specif;,atiacs �,o•.ernina tre p�o��r
tieSib i$ ie1St^.1�3�'.03i iiP.f� O��i3ii(;Tl tiRj iriitillt�Il`�aI'i�� Oi SllCa LCSi �:ii;idaElT:�ll� F'11e.t!G�S LT1 vrc:2P ?(; �i:'ai�Lt Silit?.C�
waters standards [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3]):
8. i".�E PI'fSj.�C 3ll(� ��C�1�;EtiP CCsIli1'�ii iT!caSUTZS �Ge t?'iE "�^•i'ti)8Cr T� �1�i �Jv iicg:gneu, ;11&ia)jeCl, �7�,��cCZC�; 3;lrl
1lla.riiull.�,� :; aCC��l'C�ai7Ce Wi$11 t;l; S;?VSt ic��:1i V.��i�� oft�ie ��YOrir'1 :;!ii'Oili^G. �EG'i/1?EF1t:iF?Cl�C,POSi�i? �(i!?itC�
Flanr.is�g ah:? D�sTgr, I:�Ic�rraaai.

b. The desigy installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be
such U�at they equal, ur exceed, ihe requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Curolrna
Sediment and Ero,sron Control Manual. Ttie devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, bortow
sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, induding contractor-owned or leased borrow pits assceiated 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 Manual.
d The reclsmation measures and imp!ementation must comply with the reclamatior, in accorJance with the
requiremcnts of d�e Sedimentation Poilution Conb•ol Act.
22. Sedimeni and erosien contro] measures sFall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless �therwise approvecl by
this Certification. [i 5A NCAC 02H.0506(bx3) and (c)(3)J
If you wish to contest any staYement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition fortn from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition
wiUi the office of Adminisirative Hearings within suty (60 j days of eeceipt of this notice. A petition �s consi3ered
filed when it i� received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours T'he Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpm, except
for official stute hulidays. The original and one (1) cupy ofthe pzrition must be tled with the Office oF
Administrative FIearings.
T'he petition rtu�y be faxed-provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of
Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission.
T'he mailing address for the Office of AdminisVative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of tbe petition must also be served on DEQ ac tollows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Ccunsel
Depanment of Envirot�mental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Secuon 401 of the Clean Water Act. [f you
have any quesfions, please contact Davt Wanucha at [phone] or Dave. Wanuclia(a�r�cdenr.gov.
Sincere
v ����
� S. Jay Zimmernian, Bir ctor
Uivision of Water Resources
Electronic copy only distribution:
Dave Bailey, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
Jerry Parker, Division 7 Environmental Officer
Nicole Thomson, Uivision 7 Environmental Assistan[
1'ravis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Dave Wanucha, NC Dicision of Water t2esources Winston Salem Regional O:tice
File Copy

Environmentnl
Quality
NCC�YR Fi°oject No.:
Applicant:
Project Name:
Date of Issuance of 401 iNater Quality f_'ertification:
County:
ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
ti. JAY ZIMMF;RMAN
Certificate of Completinn
Upon complerion of all work approved within Ihe 401 Water Qualiry Certifiralion or applicahle Buffer Rules, znd
any subsrquent r:wdificztions, the aj�plicant is required to return this certificate ro thz 40l Transpo!tati�,n Perniitting
Unit, Ncrth Csrolina Divisicn ef Water Resources. 1617 Mail Scrvice Centec Raleigh, NC. 2?699-161?. This form
may be returned to NCDWR bv the applicant, the applicant's authorized aeent, or the prolzet engineec It is not
necessarv tu send certificaies From all of thesz.
Applicart's Certifica7ion
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
specihcations, and other supporting materials.
Sienature: Date:
Agent's C'erl fcalinn
1, , hcreby state ihat, w lhe Sesi of my abilities, dut care and diligence
was used in the observa[ion of the construction such Ihat [he construction wa: observed to 6e buil[ within subs[antial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
speciticatiuns, and ut6er suppo:ting mztcri;�ls.
Signature:
Engine_<r's Certificalion
Partial Final
I, _ , as a dul}' r,:gistered Professional Cngineer in [he State of Nerth
Caro!ina, having been �uthorized [o observe (periodically, v;eel!y, full !ime; :hc censtr�c?ion of Ihe projec? for [he
Pernuttee hercby state that, ro the hcst of r:iy abilities, duc care and diliarnce wa� used in t!ie ob,ervation of?he
construction such [hat Ihe consiruction was obs2rved to be buil� wi[hin substan[ial compliance aud in[en[ of the 401
W'ater Quality Certifica�ion and E3uffer Rulzs, the approved plans and specification;, and other suuportine materiais.
Si�nature
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