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Home My WebLink About20170413 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170504Environmentul Quality ROY COOPER i��"��;,,�,r MICHAEL 5. REGAN ,. ,,:�,,�, S. JAY ZIMMERMAN n�;,,, ��:,�� btay a, =0 � 7 Durhsm Counri NCDWIi Project No. 2017G413 Brid�e 20 on SR 1616 TIP No. R-4943 APPROVAL of 401 W.ATF.R QUALITY CF.RTIFICATlnN and NEUSE RUFFF.R AUTHORIZATION, wiCh ADDITIONAL CONDITlpNS i�ic Philip S. Ha�ris, Ill, PE, Section Head 1JCDOT, Na�ural Environment Section �59E Mail Scrvice Czntcr Raleigh, L1C 27699-1598 Dear Mr. Harris: You have nur aoproval. in accordance with the conditions listed below. for the following impacts for the purpose of r;plzcing Bridge 20 in Durham Coimb�: Site Total Totai Stresm Imuncts in ii�e tu Pere�miul Slrean g7 Total Stream Impact for Projecr 57 iinear feet. H'etland Im Permanent Fill (ac) 0.01 in fhe Nc��s: River Basin 0.01 Ta[al N'etland ImNact :o: Project: 0.02 acres. Stream I 57 Total Wetland 1 0.02 ___Opcn Watrr ILa6e� in�acts io the Neuse Ricer Basii� _ Site Permaneot Fill in Open Waters Temporary Fill in I fotal Fill in Open _ (ac) ___ O�cn Waters (ac I ___ N'aters (ac �---- G �_ -- G.02 -- Q.17 I Total 0.1_ '------1------------------i----------- ----- � Total Ooen Water Impact for Project: 0.17 Ncres. -= %'Nothing Compares =.� Sla�c oi Nun4 i;wlinti', Ei;v'runr,�ental Qaality ifil7 Mnd Srrv¢eCeuie! � Raiei�5, Nmdi Caolm�u;:ie99-i617 Neuse Rioarian Buffer �ite � �on� ? Iinp�ct ZonQ 1 Buffer Mit�gatiea� Req�1i�•ed I(s ft ___ using 3:1 ratioL_ _ I � Totals 10101 N/A * n/a = Site impact Allowable, no mitiaation required `�'�ta� i�uifer .�npact fa� Pra.peci: 14��7 sy�ar� ze�i. �one 2 impa�t 4836 Zo�e 2 Ruffer Miti�ateon �eauired (usin� 1.5:1 ratio N/A The �rojeat s��ll be aonsrnzct�d in acc,ardance witt� yout• a�plicaii:in received �`.prii f, 2G�1? a�:d ac!diti�nal. information received Niay 3, 2017. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are COVCrG.��( �� Generai �Vater (�t�aiity � ertifica�ion Nurr�bers 40$i, 4GR3; ar� 4094. This Certii CatiU�� ev�'esponds to ine Nationwide Perrriits 13, 2�, and 3� issued by the Coms oi �,ngineers. This approvai is also valid for the Neuse i'�ly?ai'lall BLifIST Ru:es �15A NCAC 2E.0233}. Ir, a�'ditian, you shculd acqui,e any ot;�er federal, staie or iocal ��.imits before you praceed witf; ycur project inclu�ing �but not iim:ted to j Sediment anu Erosion Contro;, i�1on- Disci-iarge and �`dater Suppiy �Vaterslied regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404 pennit. '�is approval is vaiid s:,l�iy :ar tne pu:pase ar�d desi�-� described �n yot:: appiication (unless riodified be:ow j. Should ,your pr�ject change, you rnust notify the i�CDWFc and submii a new appiicatian. Ii the propery is sotd, 'ri�e new owner must be given a copy or this Certi ication and approval letter, and is tnereby responsible for complying -�vith ail �lie c�ndii;oiis. If total weilar��i fills for tkis project (now or u-� t;�e futt::e) exceed one acre, ar of total irn�iacts io�streams (now or in the future) exceed i5� linear feet, compensatoty mitigation may be requued as described ia 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). Additional buffar impacts may require compensatory riitigation as described in 15A NCAC 2B.0233. For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in the General certifications and any additional conditions listed below. C��ditior�s of Certific�tion: �_ I.�1:. }�GSt-�:l?ii5=l'Cl:L1G[? 1'.`�.�Ill<)�l'dl t?i 'c1Tij' tV'Cf�Or£ii}r 57'1��0 S":i LC�lll'ES i111.1S� iE:tUll"i t�3C �7!'CT�FC� �L:P. tv l`CC �i:.Ct3I1Sifli�i101i ��ri�GUI'� iiTi4� "Clevaticrs. Th:, impactec: �r:,as sl-i3ii JE :�Yc'�2tut�C1' Wii�2 a��,rcpr:aie na�1VE S}i2C1c5. �_i�.4 NCAC 02H .G506�b)(2j 2. As a condition of this 401 Water Qualiry Certificatiori, �he bridge deinulition and consrruciion rriust Ue accomplished in strict compliance with the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for :,'or.structiai� and Ma�.ntEnance Act:�ities. [15A idCAC J2�1.�SC7(u)(2) a�� 15A N:.AC 02H .050�(bj(5)� 3. ?�ridge deck drains shall not dischar;e directly ir:ta the stream. �tormwaier �ha1_l be ��rected across the bridge ar.d pre-irrealed through site-appropriate means (gr2ssed swales, pre-formen scour holes, vegetated buf�ers, etc. j before entering the ctream. _ To meet the req�ir�ments of NCDOT's NPDES permit NCSGQ0025G, please refer to the most . recent vei•sion of the IVorth Caroiina Departme.nt orTransporiutiar. Storm?vater Be.st Mar.ugement Practices .__ . Toolbox manual for approved measures. [i�A NCA� 02H .0507(dj(2j and 1�A NCAC 02H .0�06(17j(5)j a. :i11 bridge c�r.siructior. shall be perfarmed from t:�� existir:g �ridbe, tempo:ar� werk b::dges, tem�orary causeways, or tloating or sunken barges. If work conditions requue barges, tney shali be fioated into position and tri�n simk. The barges shalt not be sunk and then dragg�ci into positian. Under r�n circumstances should barges be dragged along the bottom of the surface water. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)] 5. TurEidity c�tains sl:ali be as�u to isc,ate all work areas from R�ater Supp:y �;riticai Ar�a (1�'S �,A) :�aters, ::�clucirg �,ile a� case�rien� instalia�ion, �lacen�ent cf riprzp, �Y�avatinr, er t;l.in�. Strict adhz:�ence io the C�nstruction an�s Maintenance Best i��anagemer.i t ractices v'ill bs �•equired. �1 S A i�l��AC ?_H.O�Ub(bj(3) and ��)�3)� 6. NCBOT shall �e in complianee witl-� the NCS0025C issued ta the N�DCT, ir�cluding the applicubl� requirements nf the NCGO1 GO?. Flease nofe ±tie extra �rotecti�ans for the sensitive watershe�ls. 7. Aii sio�m«�ater runoif shail be direcied as sl:eei�ow t:�roug,h slrezm euft�rs at nori-erosive velocities, unless oEhe;wise apfrove� by this certi icatio7. [l5A TIC�C 2t .02.3�] 3. Ail riparian buffers impacted by the placeinent of temporary fiil or clearing activities siiall be restored to the pr�construction contours and revegetated. Maintained buffers shaJl b� permanently revegetated with non-woody _ species by tne enci oi the growing season following completior. of construction. ror the purpose of this condition, _ maintaine� buffer areas are defined as areas within the transportation corridor that will be subject to regular NCDOT maintenance activities including mowing. The area with non-maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with native woody species before the next growing season following completion of construction. [15A NCAC 2B.0233] - 9. pursGant to i5A Itii,AC 2B.G233(Gj, sedim�nt and �rosicn cont:ol cie��ices st!all ;�oi ��e �;�ced in Zone ? o'� any I*ie�:sz Buffer �N;thout pri�r a�r�,r��-al byt}:e NC��iT�. At this ti�r.z, �-�e NCD�VR has a��roved n� sed:.�rer�: and - eresion conirol ��<�ices in 7.�ne.1, +�utside of the a��rovee proje�t im��cis, �nyv�here on inis projec±. :�ioreover, sediment and erosion controi devices shali be allowed in Zone 2 of tne buf_fers provided ihat Zon� 1 is not compromised and that discharae is reieased as diffus� tlow. t0. If conerete is used d�u7ng construction, a dry work area shali 6e rnaintained to prevent direct confact 6etweer� curir�g concreie aYnd srean, water. Water ihat inadveirten�iy contacts uiieured concreie s;�all not be ni�charged �o _ st3rfaGe waters di�e to the pctentia] far elevated pN an.d p�ssible a��ati_� life and fish Y�?ls. [1SA NCA.0 02B.Q200] -1? . I'.,uring the constructian �Fthe pr�ject, no sta�ing �f ec�uipmeni of any kind i� permiited in waters af the U.S.; or �,ratet•t;;d r•ip�•ia,-�. i,�ffers. [I SEi itiT��C O�H.OS�E(b1(2)] 12. The dimension, patiern and profile of ihe stream above and bPiow the crossing shali not be modified. Disturbeci ticcdplalins and str�ams shall be restore�' to nati:ral geom�rphic corditions. f: SA NCAC 02H.Q505(b�(2)] 13. Any rip-rap pl��e� for s�eam stabilization shall bP placed in s+��am char.nels in such a manner that it do�s net impede aquatic life passage. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)] 14. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. [15A NCAC 02H .OSU7 (cj and 15A NCAC U2H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)] � 15. A11_ work in or adjarent to stre�m waters shall be �onducted �n a 1ry work axea. A�nmved BMP measures from • thP m.ost c;irrPr,t ver�i�n of N��DQ'1' �;or.s�*uctior. anc� Mainten�^ce Activities mantial such as sanc!bags; roek be:�ms, �offerdams and oth:,r diversion-stru��u;es shall �e used ta prevent excavation in flowing wute:. f 15P� ^1CAC .ri2H.�'SE:S(b}(3; ur:i 1�i�3)� � . l6. Heavy eau:nment shall.be ope;ated frorn the �anks rather than in the stream c�:ann�l in order to mirimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction ot other pollutants into the stream. [ 15A NCAC U2H.U506(b)(3) j 17. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent co�iami�ation c�f: strdam waters fi-am fuel�, l��r�c�ats, hydraniic fiuic?s, or ot;er *.oxic materials. [15A NCAt; �2H.0506(b)(3)] 3 8. No rock, sand. or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this certification. f15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)1 � 4.'Jischarging hydroseed m:xtures and washing o��t hyr��oseeders ar.�+ �ther equipment ;n or a�jacent to su:-face waters is prohibiTe�l. [l5A NrAC 02HA5�6(�)(3)] �0. The permittee and its autliorized agents silall conduct its activiiies in a manner consisteiit with Sta�e water quality � standards (ir�c:ud:ng any reqairer:.ents :zsalting �om compliance wi�h §303(d) of the C:ean �Vater Act} z:�d any other ap�roprizte rec{uirements of. State �n_d Federa! law. If ti:e I�TCDlNR det�rmines that such stantlards or i��xs arP not bein� � met (includ_ing ±he failLre to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is beinQ violated, or that fiirther cenditions are necessary to as;ure com.pi:ar.c�, t?�e NClljril?t may reevzl��ate a;:d mo�i{y th�s ce:�:tication. �i� � NCt`�C �J2�.02�J�J] . 21. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the Water Qualit:t� Certification and all sabsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintaired with the Division Engineer and ±he �n-site Nr�j�c� �rarager- [l5A �IC_'�C C2f-� .��';�l anc� l SA. Tvt�� LH .GS:ib ��2; at�d (ci:2}; 22. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authoi•ization, inciuciing ali non-commercial norrow and waste sites associateci with tne project, shail be cleariy marked . by highly vi.sible fencingn� ior to any ]and disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless other�vise authorize� by this certiiication. [15A 1vCAC 02H.G�01 and .U502J 23. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having j:lC?S(?1Ci1�SS1, ll?Cl'1�1II5 �Jtli I1G`� .�ll1111CC� l0 a�3j!�,C3'�� buffer �-u1PS, stvr:�water iri3lEaa01:1�I21 CU�t;S, S�fi 2ff!S!CT: 31(; s�dir.ienta�ior� c3ntrol reqizirements, e[c. 2�5. Tne Fe:�r_i�tee shali rep�rt-an}� :�iolzkil�s of.Ehis �ertiFcatien to the L�ivision of `vVater Res��.�raes w�thin 2%+ hours �f discovery. [1�ANCAC 02B.OSOo�b)i2)j _ 25. Upon cempleti�n ai the graject (i.nciu�ing any ixr_pacts at ass�ciated borroEv or vraste si±�s�, t?;e I��CT,�OT D:vision Engineer sf�all complete ac7a i•eiurt� #he eziclosed "Ce�lir"ication of Compietion Forni" to noiiify the �iCD�n/R wl�en aIl wark inclucied i;i ihe 4�1 Certificaciu�� lias oee�i compieied. [15A i�C�C G2H.OSG2(�j] 26. .I�Ia±ive ripar�an vegetation (�.e., trees. and shrubs native to you.r geo�raphic region; must be reestablished ir_ the r:parian areas. witi:in.the cor_s�ruct�c�n -lim�ts:of th� nroject by the en� of ihe growing s�ason following vompletion of cons�ructi�ri. [15A NCAC 02B.0233(101] 2%. i'here sha�i.be.no excavation from,.o.r waste disnosai inio; jurisdirtional weilands or waters �ssociateci wiih this _ perm:t witheut app:opr:ate madificaticn. Shauld waste or borrew sites, or access rcads to waste or'�or�cw• s:tes, be _ located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road �onstruction actiE�ities. [15P. NCAC 02�I.0506(�)(3; and (c)(3)] 28. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards [15A NCAC U2H.05U6(b)(3) and (c)(3)]: ._ , a. I'he.e_rosi�n and seclimen± control meas�ves for th� proiect must be �?esi�ned, installec�, operated, an�i m.air.±?in�� *: accord�nde with t�.` ?LZO$t ?'event vCrciO� Cf t�78 ?`10Yth C�rc��ir,a S'ec�inzenz �nd .�rosior, Cc�zt-ral Planning af;d DEsig;� ��lanua!- b. _�':�e :1_esigr., inscaliatiOsl,.O�JPI'1i,:en, a,ld maintena^ce of �re sedir.:ent ar:1_ :f-osion cnnrrcl :r,easares must b., such that thay equai, or exceed, tlie reyuirements specifed in the inost recer,t version of tnz No�ih � Ca;•nlir�a Sediment an� Ero,sion Cr,nn�ol Manual. The dev:ces shall be main�ained ar all construction siies, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits asso.iai�d tivith ihe proje�t. c.. For borrow_nit sites, the erosion and sediment control rneasures must be designed, installed, onerated, . and r�.air�taineil in �ccordan:,'e with �hA most f•ecenr �•ersioi� af the _'�o-rth Cnrolrna �4.e;,�:ce �tili��ing . �'�Ianual. � d. �T;�P reclamut;on measures an� inl�lem�rtation mus± co�nply witl-� the ;ecla�nation in acc�rdance �;th u'�e requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 24. Sed�ment ard �r^sien controi measures sh31i not be plaaed i.n wetla,nds or waters �nless o±herr�visP a�prcvec� b; this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H.05061b,(3) ancl (cl(31] I�S �nL� ��ISi: lO CC�iT�tASI �ny SSCZlPiITIPPY �LT. L:1Pi atta�hed Certitica±ion you must file a peiition for an adminisNat�v� hearing. You may obtain the p?ti+.ion ferm from the office of Adminisir�ti�e hearings_ You must file the petition v�:;h the officP of A�?ministrative Hea: ��s �vithia six±y (5�? days ef receipt ef this r_o�i�e. .� petition is censi�ered fled when it is reeezved in the affce cf Adtni:►ist�utive Hcar:ngs �u.:n� normal cffae hours. The Uffice of � f!' � � i 1- z � tt• r ��, c �;(?:�• �• i;Qn � r R.�ministrat:�e ileari�gs acc�;Ees _:_�a�.: P✓'c,nday c.:,c��h I'iida�� N_�� e�n ., e hour., o� am ��iu _ �:�_, e�.,ept for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petiiion must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed-provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of Adminishative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. 1'he mailing address for the Of6se of Administrative Hearings is: Office of Administrative Heazings 6714 Mail Service Center Ralei�h, NC 27G99-67[4 Telephcne:(91�)431-3000,Facsimile:(919)a?1-3100 A copy of the petiUon must also be served on DEQ as foliows: Mr. Sam M.Hayes, General Counse! Departrnent of Environmental Quality 1601 Maii Service Center This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Secdon 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any quesfions, please contact Rob Ridings xt 919-707-8786. Sincerely, � ��, S. Jay Zimmerman, D'uector Division uf Wa[er Resources F,lectronic copy only distribution: Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office Civis Murray, Division 5 Envirunmental Otlicer Chris Rivenbark, NC Department of Transportation (only for PDEA projects Div. l, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 8) File Copy EnvironmenPal Quality NC4�YP. Fru,ject Yu,: __ rlppii.anh --------- Project Name: Date af lss�!an�r of 4n1 W�!er Q�i;tlitv Certifir�.inn: Cuunty: — Rt)Y C(lONBR V1ICFIAEL ti. RFCiAN ti. ,L�Y IIMMkiRMAN CertiTirate of CompleTion Upon cornpktio!i of alI work approved wi[hio the 401 Wnier Qua!ity Certifitation ur applicahle [3!iffe±' Rules, and any s:;hsequent modifica!ior,s. !he applicant is requirod to re:um [his ce�ti;icate to the �QI 'frar:sponation Fermittin� Unit. North Carolina Division of Water Resources I617 Mail Servicc Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1 6 1 7. This fonn may be rziurned [o NCD�v R by the apolican[, the aUp��ant's au[ho� ized ageni, ur ihe proieci zueineer. It is noc ❑ecesssry ro ser.d certifica!es from all ot'these. qpplicant's Certiftcati�r! 1, , hereby s[ate [ha[, [o [he best of my abilities, due care and dili�ence was used in the observation of the construction such that the wnstruction was observed to be built within subs[an[ial compliance and intent ofthe 401 Water Qualiry Certificatiun and Butier Rules, the approved plans and specificntiona, and olher supporting matei iais. ��„sb�re: _ I�atN: ------ -- -- i{gent's Certifrrr�lian (, , hereby srate that. to tl�e besY of my ebilities, due care and dilioence was used in the observation oT Ihe construction such tha[ the constraction was observed to be built wi[hm substantiai compiiance ai:d intr:d ef the ?01 Wa[er Uuali?y Certilica[:�r: and t3uffer Ru!es, th:: approvad plans anu specifications. and odier suononing ma[erials. Signature: Date: E�igineer's Certificnlrnn Partia! Final �, , a: a du!y register�d Prefessional Engi��er in the Statr nfNerth ^arol;na, ha•; inb heeu au'harize.d to ub,erve (aeriodically. �cei.11y., foll �un.) the cor:structica of �hz proje:i f�� tL•e Permittee hereby state that, [o the besi of my abiii[ies, due care and diligence was used in the obsxrvation uf tha consiruciinn su.h thnl ti�e ronsvuctiun was ooserved to ne buil� wi[hin suos!aniial cumplia�icr aud intriu uflLz d0l Wa[er Qualir: Ce�Yiticatior, aad 3utTer Rul�s. [he appreved plans zr.d sozcitications, and othe: supparting r.�a:erials. Signalure __ i]:tle P.e�istr�tion Ne. �i�lalhin9 Compares - , ?[nrv c� MrvZh : arol��an ��. Fnviroemtelni �;�.:ah�} i6i 7 Maii Scrvice Cznte� i Xulagh, ironii Caiulinx 2759S-i6i i