20170494 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170427

R(lY COOPER
MICI L1f�L S. REGAN
ti. J.4Y ZIMMI:RMAN
En vlron m en t a!
Quality � � � �
Ap� i;'_7, :'C17
Coluu:bus Co�mty
;dC_' D W R Project No.20170494
SR1�4G (Sill Hooks Road)
1'IP No. 17BP.6 RJO
APPRUVALot40i W'A"CEKQJALI'f\'CER'PIFICAIIONwithADUI'PfONALCO\Uli'IOIVS
tiurth Carolina Depanment of Tran;portation
Division 6
Atm' .Iim Rerko. Ciivision ti Fnvironmental t�fficer
PO �lox I I SU
Fayelteville, NC 28302
Dear Mr. Rerko:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of
replacing Brid�e No. 230198 over Wecterr. Prong Creek on SR 1545 (Bill Hooks Read) in Columbus Count��:
Stream Impacts in the Lumber River Basin
�er�n.�aei�t Fi:! I;em�surar�� F711 I P rre innent Fiil frm�r�r� Fil: � T, IStrcsm ImRacG
o4�f 5tream
tiitc
in L�tennitieut in lucermittent in Perennial in Perennial I �m {t ReyuirinK
Stream Stream Stream Stream � Mitigation
(linenr 1't)
(lioear R) (linear fl) (linear R) (linear fti (iir.ear ft}
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0 �
( TOT�AL I U 0 A-4 a_L 38 �4
Total S[ream Impact f'or Pro,jeet: �4 !inear feM:
WeNand Impacts in the Lumber River Basin
F�II TuWI ttn�xacts
Ei:a�ation Nlechanized Hand
Site till {ac) (tempnra�y) Wetlaod Requiring
(nc) Cl.arine (ae) Clearing (ac)
�� (ac) _�_��_ _ Impract(ac) Mifigation(ac)
L 18+45 to 22+20 0.03 OA6 0.07 0.15 -� 0.10
l).00 il. W
ToUI 0.03 OAG 0.0� 0.0 i 0.00 O.I G 0.1(i
Total W:tlaud Impact for Yroject i?.lti ucres.
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Open Water Impacts in the Lumber River Basin
_
Permanent FYII in Temporary �11 in Total �11 in Open
S ite
. i3 n�'atces aci Q n�V�fers `sci �dster� 'ac
1 O.OQ3 O.QO? 0.011
0:000
TOTAL 0.003 0.007 0.011
'� ot«l �Re�z �Vadei� gnz�acE fu� Dr�ject:�.�(f3 acres. '..
T1-�e projec� s1_�ali bs �onstruct�d in a�,cordance with y��ur application �ated receivec� ��_ri12�, 20 i7and additional
ir.f�rn.iati�n recei�ed �n April �7, 2� !7. Af±er rev:e�s�ir.g y�t�r a�,pli�ati�n, we 1�a��e devi�ed t�at these impacts are
covere� by CTenerai. Water Quality Certification Numrer 408R. 'This certi.fication corresponds to th.e Natio.nwide
Perrr.it 14 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In ad�'ition, yau should aaquire any othe: federal, state or local
permits before yo�a pt•oceed w�ith your project inchadir,g (but iiot limite� ta) S: diment and Erasiot� Cantrol, Non-
Diccharge and t�,Tater �uppiy Watershed regula±ions. 'This approval �uill expire, with the accompanying 404 permit.
7fiis apurov�? is v�:id s�lelv fo; ihe nuraose aad desib s descr:bed in yoar applicatio�: �unless :na�:fie� bel�:v).
Should your �roj�ct 4hange, yau m�ist noti£y the NCD�'ETR and s��bmit a new application. ..If,the pz-operty i; sald,.the
ne�:� owner must b� gii�en a cop; of this Certificati�n and approval :etter; and is t:-��reby rPsponsi'�te f�r camplying
��ifn all tl�P �ondi�i�ns. If tetal �vet3and fil!s ror th:s proj�Ct �3:�Ji'N or in the futurej �xc�ed one acre, or aftotal
impac�s to s?�ea�s (now or in thP fi�±u?'P).exceed 1,5n ??r.ear feet, c�r.��ensatory mi±igation may be reqi��red as
d�scribe� 'vn 15A ?�1CAC 2H .�505 (h) ((i) and (71. Far this a�proval to :�main valid, yoa inust adherr to the
catiditioc�s lisied in tlie attached re�-tification. an�l any additi�nal conditions listed belc,w.
��nditi�n(s) of Ceriificatio�:
Project Specific Conditions
1. As a condition of this 4C 1 Water Quality Certification, the bridge demolition and construction must be
� accomplished in strict compliance with the most recent versiomofNCUQT's Best Management Practices
for Co�stn�cti�n ar_� l��ain±enar.ce Activities. [ 15A NCAC 02H .OS07(��(2) ���1 15A NCAC 02?I
.OSC�F(�):s)�
'3. �3ricge :ie�.,k %?rauls shai::ioi dis�harge c;.Yec�ly inio ttiE �±ream. Sto�r.wa�er sl.ali ue directel sc.�ss tLe
bridge and nre-treated through site-appronriate means (�rassed swales, pre-formed scour hoies, vegetaied .
� buFfers, etc:j before etiterirsg the s�ream. To meet the requ:rements of NCD�T's I�pDES pennit
NCS0000250, please refer to the most recent version of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
,Stnrir,tivatrr� Re.ct _Ma�zage;nerit P� aciices T�oli7ox munual far approved inyas�,res. �1 �A :�VCAC G2I-I -� -
.Q5Q7�d;(2j anc� 1SA NCA.0 Q2H .0506(bj(�;]
?. IvTo dri�l si��uiy or r�-atLr thxt has been in contact �a�itn ur�cured c�nciete s'�all ue allowe.a. �a entzr st:rface
waters. This wzter shail be cag�ured, treated, and disposed of p�operly. [.iS�S NCAC 02H .OSOfi(b j(3)
4. Al! bridbe �onstructien sl:all be performed from the exist:ng bridge, temporar; �vork bridges, te:nporzry
causzways, ar fioatin� er s•anken barges. 1f �vork corditions require Uarges, tney sr,all be f?aated into
p�siticn ur.�' then sunk. The barges shall n�t be sur.lc ar.d then dragged ir.�o pasition. Under no
circ�rr.star.ces shoula ba:ges be drabged al�nb the b�ttcr:1 of ttie sur:ace ;vater. [.5A NCAC ,ri2F� -
:0505i%)(3; . _
Gen�ral Cosi�itions
5. LTnless ethPrvvise.apprs�ved, ir, t�is certifi�ati �n, p]acement of culverts an� other structu:es in oyen �*�aters and
strea:ris �hall be ptac.,� bela��� t,ke elevat;�n of the streari�ed by o�e foct f�r all culverts with a diam�ter
g�eai��• than 4S iticnes, anii 20 pereent c�f the culvert dia�neter fo; cu�veris havirg a�iatnetei• less than 48
ir;cres, tc ai;ow i�w flc��� passage of water a�:d aGi.atic life. �esigti an� L;Iacelnen� ef cuive^s atid ot"r�cr
` strucriires including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result .
in dis-eqnilibrium of yvetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and downstream of the above
S1_';'UC:ii:'�S. T;�B c�F3,,`'1. Il��it 7S I0C��1iZ(� i0 P��o�-icie evidencL i�:al :'�.e e��uiii�ri�ar:�� is �ZL'1¢' I::�I1;iulliL� 3I C�GUCSfeCI
:n ��r;tir_g �y'�Ii;DWR.. if .}►:s con�'iiicn �s uraule tc be �re� da� to ;;ecirec� er u�her ::m�i:in�, �tatures
ei�:.aunterec'_ d�aring ccnstn{ction, �leasz co�lta.ct :�TCD`•NR fbr �ui�la.r.ce an hav� ta �;roceec? and ta det�r�niae
whe�:lcr ��r ilot a petmit n�odii cati:,n Nil1 re rer,�aii�e�. �� 5�i N��:A� Q2H.05�1F(b}(�}j

6. If concrete is used during consh•uciion, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent d'u•ect contact
between curing.concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently c�ntacts uncured concrete sh.all not
be discharged to surface waters due to the potentiat for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills.
[15A NCAC 02B.02U0]
7. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the
U.S., cr pr•o±ecte4 ri»ra�ian buffers. [15.�i NrAC �2H.05!JE(b)�Z)]
8. 1 he di�m�nsion, pattErn ana �rofile cf the strEa.n ab�ve an� telcw .i-,e erossing sha:l not Le Trodit:ed.
D:st�.s:bPd �Inodplains and streams shali he restored to naharal �eomorph:c c�rcitions. [i � y�?CAC
02�i.G5�i6(b)(2')l
9. The usP of;ip-rap abave the I`Tormai H:gh VJut„r riltrk s.�all b� r,3ir�:miz�d. Any ri�-rap placed fcr stream
stabilization sl�all be nla.ced in stream chaniiels in suci� a niarmer that it does not impede aquatic life
passage. [15A NCAC 02ri.O5Uti(b j(2 j�
10. The Permittee shall ensure that th� imal design dra�vings adhere t� the �ermi± and to the pe�mit drawings
submittPc� for aonroval. [ i SA i1CAC OZH .0507(c) and 15�4 N�AC 02H _0505 (b)(2) and �c}(2)]
] l. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Apnroved BiVIP measures .
from the moct rurrent version oi NCDOT Constructian ana Iviainten�nce Activities mani�al s�ch as
sar.dbags, rock be:ms, co.ferdams and otl:e; diversian structures shall be used to pre�ent excavation in
flowing water. [] SA NCAC 02HA506(b)(3) and (cj(3)]
12. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3)]
13. A11 mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspecied and mainiained to preveni
cnntamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hyc_lraulir, flu.ids; or other toxic mat�rials. [15A NCAC
02T-I.n5p6(�,�i3��
t4.No rec::c, sar.0 or oti:er mater:als sha:l bv �;edged frcn� ir�� s�:exm chanr.e? e�c..�t wtiere authorized by i.".is
certificatian. [15A I�,�CAC 02H.OSOb(b)(3 j]
15. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface
v�aters is �roriibiied. [1�A?1CAC 42H.05�6ib)(3)]
�6.The �vrr�i�tee and its authorized agents shall ccnduct its ac_ivities in a nanner coi�sistent with State vrzker
qt:ality star.dar�s !includi,ng any reqaa-emehts r�sultin; �-oir, como!iarsc� «»th §303(d; of a�e Clean tNatwr
Aet) arsd any other uppropriate recui�em.ents of State and Federal la�. If �� e NCD`J�R deter;��ines tl�at such
standards cr laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State
or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure complianc�, the NCDWR
may reeva!uate and m�d�fy ±1-iis certificaticn. [15A NCa C�2B.02�0]
l7. All fill sloges located i,� j�risdicti�nal �vetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise
autharized by this certificatian. [15A NC.4C �J2H.Q506(h�(2)]
13. A copj� of this �'Vater :�uali�� Certifica�ion sr�all be mai:�tained on the canstruct:on site at all times. �n addition,
the �N. a±er Q�.�ality CertiT'ic�tion and all s>>bseqt�ent modir_"�ca±ions, �f an„ shai_1 bP maintzined wit� the Di��ision
F,n�ineer ancl the on-site project manager. [l5A NCAC 02H .0507(,c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(21 and
��)��')�
19.T1.e auts�de 1�ufie:•, �e�;��a7� o�• �vater'�ounda�-y locai�d ��rishin th� Lc?ist.r�:�.ticn coiri:ior apprc�ve� bj ihis
authorization 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
U2H.C�3�1 a;sd .USG2]

20. T'he issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules,
regulaiions, or ordinances ihat may oe imposed Uy other government agencies (i.e. local, sfate, and federal)
having _iurisdiction, including but not limited to applicabl4 buffer rules; stormwater management n�les; soil
erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. •
21. 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)]
22 U on co�n ieti�n of 11:e t•e'ec: ircluclir� an=� im acts at ass�ciated borro�v or waste sites , tr:e lTCDOT
• r� A P- J C ' .r 1� �
L�ivisior, Er,gu;eer shail coinplete and retu� tLe enclosed "Certiitcatian oT Co�rpletion :`ar.m" tc netify �:�e
NCDVJR when ali •work �nclude� in the 4i!1 CeriiFcation has b�er. completed. [l5A NCAC 02H.0502(�]
23. Native riparian E�e�etatien m�ast be reestab?ished in he ripar�an areas withir. the construction limits �f the proje�t
�}� the en� �f the �owiaa season fcllo=�;r.g c�mplet�on of ce�structior..[15 S N�AC 02B.02� 1(a)�6) i
24.'I'here shall ne no excavation from, or wasie ciisposal;nta,�urisdictionai weiiands ar waters associaied wi�li i'r�is
permit wi:hoat approp;ia±e modification. Should ��aste or b�*row sites, or access roads to ��aste or b�rew
. sites, be located in wetlands er streams, �ompensat9ry mi±igation will be req�aLred since that is a drect impact
from road construction activities.[15A NCyC 02H.05Q6(b)(�) and {c)(3;]
25. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all suecifications governing the nroner
design, installation and operation ana maintenance of suoh Best Management Practices in order to protect
su�face waters st�r.da:ds [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) an�' (c)(3;):
a. The Qrosion ac:d sediment con�ol measures for the project must be designed, installed, eperated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and
Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance 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 i:arolina Sediment and Erosion Control l�anuul. The devices shall be maintained on all
construction .sites, borrow sites, and w�ste pile (spoill �rojects, inch�ding contractor-�wned or
le�ed bo.r��a� �its assx�atP� �»th the pr.o;ect,
c. Fcr borr�w. pit sites, the e:osicn an� sedir.�ent �ontro: measures must be designed, installed,
oYeratec�, arid :r�ait�tainea in acc�rdznce ��ith tne mo�.t r�cer� v�rsicn �f the Tlorth r'ar;;lina S;rrfacz
I��inrng �'�Ianuul.
d. The reclamat:an measures ar.d iYnnlementat:on r;�ust comply with the reclarnat:an in accordance
with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
26. . VJ'nere nlacement of sediment and emsion control devices in wetlands and/or waters is unavoidable at i�npact
�s�ie, +hey shall be remov; d ar�d trie nateu-a? jrade res[ared ap�r c��in�letion of .he projzct. [I5� iJCA�
02H.C�S�J6�)(3) and (c)(31;
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 netition
u�?tn the office of Adininistrative Hearings wif�lin su ty �G�) days Qf rtice�pt uf L�is no:ic�. A petiti�n is consi�3zre j
file� when it :s re�eived in tl:e office of P_dministrative Hearings durL�g normal oftice nours. Th� O�ce of
Adminis+xative HParings accepts filir_gs M�nday thrc��gh Friday beiveen the haurs of 8:OQzm and 5:04pm, except
f�r �ffi�ial state holidays. The ari�ir.al and one (1) copy ofthe petitiom m�st b� filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings.
The petiti�n may bP faxed-provided the origir.�.l and or_e cop; of the decumer.t is received �y the Office cf
Administrative Hearings within five (5) business dzys following the faxed transmissi�n. �
:�e mailing ac��rtiss for ±he �Jff c� �f Administr4tive Hear�ngs is:
Ort:ce uf A�i�ninis�ratiye �;ear:ngs
b714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
'.eleo,h��ae: (919; 431-3G00, Facs�mile: (91�'i <'i3=-3.0�

A copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Departrnent of 6nv'vonmental Quality
160] Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
This ]etter cempietes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please ccrtact Joanne Steenhuis at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
��/�����
�S. Jay Zimmerman, Director
Division of Water Resources
Electronic wpy only distribution:
Liz Ha'v, US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington Field Office
Gary Iordan, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Beth Harmon, Division of Mitigation Services (only if DMS Mitigation proposed)
Joanne Steenhuis, NC Division of Water Resources WiRO Regional Office
File Copy

Environme�7tal
Quality
NC{D1\'R Project No.:
Applicanh
Project !Vame:
Date of Issoance oT401 Watcr Qua�ity Ccrtificxtinn:
Caunty:
KOY COOPI;R
MICIIAEL S. REGAN
S. JAY T_.IMMERMAN
Certificate of Compietion
Upon completion of al� work xpproved wiLhin Ihe 401 Water Qualiry Certitication or applicable Buffer Rules, ar�d
aiiy subszquznt modifications, die arplicant is required ro retum this certificate ro the 401 Transpoilarion Permitting
Urii, Nerth Carolina Divi;ior. of N/ater Resources. 1617 Mail Servicc Cen:cr, Raleigh, NC. 27699-1617. This fo:m
may be returned to NCDWR bY the applicanL [he applican['s authorized agent, or lhe project engineer. It is not
necessarv W send ceitificuies from ail uf chese.
App(icaii!'s Cerlifculioa
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
specitications, and other supporting materials.
Signature ____ Date: _ ______,
ilgrn!'s C'erlific�fion
I, , hereby statt tnet, W the best uf my abililics, �ue care and dili�ence
�•;as used in thz obscrv�ation of the construction such that the construction wa, observed to he buil, within substar[ial
compliance and in[en[ of the 40I Water (1uality Certificatlon and Butter Rules, the approved plans anti
spzcifications, and uther suppuitin, maierials.
Signa[ure: Date:
F.ngineer's Cerlifiear%ou
Partial F'inal
S, . as a duly registercd Professional Engineer in the Sta[e of North
Carolina, havin� been au:horized tu observe (periudicall}�, �*.�eekl}�, full lime) the cons!rucL+on ofthe p:roject for the
Fem�it[ie hzreby sTate that, to the best of m;� abili[ies, due care and diligence was used in ihz observation ef the
construction such tha[ the construction was observed to be buil[ wi[hin subslantial compliance anA in[eni uf [he �101
1A-'aier QualiN Ceriificatiun and Buffer Rules. [he aF,provzd plans and ;pecifications. and utlier supnurting materials.
Signa[ure
Date
Registra,ion No.
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