20170659 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20170619

Environmental
Quality
ROY COOPER
c;ocen,w�
MICHAEL S. Ii�;GAN
Sea�eror;�
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
� ��,��� a�,�
June 19, 201?
Varce Coanty
NCD WR ?ro�ect No. 20170659
Bridge i2 on SR i i05
State Project No. 17BP.S.R.62
APPROYAL of 401 WATER QUALITY f.ERTIFICATION snd TAR-PAMLICO BlIFFF,R
AIITHORIZATION with ADDIT[ONAL CONDITIONS
bir. J. Fiopkins, P.E., Division Engineer
NCD�7T, Division 5
26l2 No�tt� Duke Street
Curharn, NC 27704
Dear Mr. Hopkins:
You have our apornval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the followine impacts for the purpose of
replacing Bridge I2 in Var.ce Co:mty:
S.ream
Site
Total
3?
in :4e "I�a�--�an,ii.�s P.i��e: i:usii
I Stream il:nesr fil�
Total SUeam impact for Projeci� 37 iinear feet.
TarvPamlico Riparian Baffer
S:te I Zone 1 lmpsct �� Zone 1 Buffer Mitieatien Reqr�ired
s f!` Icsin 3:1 ratio)
Totals 3390 � N/A
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` rua = Toial for Sitz is less than I/3 acre and I�0 line�
i ofal Bnffer Impact inr Project. Sfi39 sq��nre feet.
37
'Lorze 2 I�ttpact ; 'Lor.e 2 Buffer Miti�atioo
2249 ' N/A
act, no mitiKation rzquired
�h� proje:t shall be cons�ructed ir. accardance H�ith your applicatien re:eived May �6, 20l7. After re-rie�.ving your
applisa[iai, we ttave deeiued ihat t�ese impacts are covered'ny renerai "tYa[er ni!�lity Ce�titica[iur� Numberc 4�J85
and dCR7. Thi, ce�t�6��ar{��� �,o��c;pon�s tb the Nz[ionwide Permits 3 a�d 1� is>uert by the Coms of Fr.cinee; . This
appro�-al is also vaiid for thc Tao-Pamiico Riparian Buffer Rules ( i SA NCAC 26.025�}), In ad�ition, you should
acuuire any other federai, state or locai permits bet'orz you proceed t�ith your project includin, ibut nol iimited [01
Sedimeni and `crosion Con!rol, Non-e7ischarg�. anu Waier �upply WQtershed rzauittuuns. 1'his approval will espire
with the aceomranying 404 permit.
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This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below).
Should your projeci cnange, you must notify the NCi� �1JR and submi[ a new appiication. Ii the property is sold, tiie
new_ owner must be given a copy of this Certification anci approva] l..tter, and is thereby responsible for complying
with aiI the condiiions. if totai wetland :ills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of totai
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.0259.. For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in
�he Geue:al Ce:-tifcations and anv additianai tic�r.di±io�s lis�ed t�elar�.
Co��idEoRs af �.erti�cati�n:
1. .A_s a condition of this 401 Water Quality Certif cation, ±he br:dge demolition and c�ns*.ruction mus+_ be
a�comrlished li. s�ict azm_p:ianc:, n�ith•the most recer.t �-ersion of P�CDOT's Pest Man�gem:,nt Prac�;ces iar
Consiruction and Maintenance Activities. [15A NCA� 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A i1CAC 02H .0506(bl(5 j]
?. �rid�e d�ck �rai�-�s s� all not �isc�arge directly int�� the str�am. St�r_m���ater shall be directed across tr.e bridge
and pre-ireated th*-ough site-appropriate mear.s (brassed swa?es, prP-formed scour holes, vegetated buffPrs, etc.) �•
. before eni:ering ihe st!-eam. To mee? the requiremen±s of NCDOT's NPDES �ertniY NCS0000250 p?ease refer io the
r���st recent versior, of the 1�'or'ih Garnlir:a Depart,f�ef,t �� T.r•a;aspo•riaiicn S%arr��vazer I3es' 1'�lanagemen# Practices
Toolbox manual for anpmved measures. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(,2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(bl(5)1
3. All sto:mv✓ater runoff shall'�e directed as sheetflow tl-,rough s�:eam buffers at r.on-�:osive velocitiss, unlzss
otherwise approved by this certification. [] SA NCAC 2B.02S91
4. All riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary f ll or clearing activities shall be restored to the
preconstruction contours and revegetated. Maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated with non-woody
species by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. For the purpose of this condition,
maintained buffer areas are defined as areas within the transportation corridor that will be subject to regular NCDOT
ma�ntenance activities including mowing. The area with nun-maintained buffers shall be permanently revegetated witn
native woody speeies before the nex+ Qrowing season followinbl comgletion of construrr.ion. [] SA NCAC 2B.U2591
5. Yursuant to 15A �1CAi: 2B.U2�9(61, sedime�t ancl erosion contrel devices shall n�t be placed in Lor.e 1 of any
i 2�r-Pamlica Buf.fer �vithout prier unp.oval hy tre rl�.� ;�-�.. f3t ihis tir:.e, the NCD�JP. has anprov,u na sedir�ent ait�:
erosion con�rol deviczs :r Zone i, ourside of the a�provzd project uiipacis, anywhere on this �roject. Nio�•eover, `�
sed:ment and erasio:L control devices shall be allow�d in 7ane 2 af the buf;ers p; ovided that Zone : is not
compromised and tnat ciischarge is reieased as difiuse fiow.
6. If concrete is used.during �onstruction,.a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between
curing conrrete an� stream �vater. \�'at�,r tnat ;r,adve:t�n±l; conta�ts i:ncured concrete si�ali no± be discharged �il
.. stvfa�ye �s�aters dt:e to the gotential fcr elevated rA ai.d �ossible aqsat:c life and fish kills. [15A NCAC 02B.0200]
7. During .the construction of the project; no staging af equipment of any kind is perr.iitted in waters of the U.S., or
protected r�parian bufferc, [15A NCAC 02HASU6�b)121]
8. The dimension, ��ttern and �rotile of ±he strezm abovP an� below t�e crossing shall not be m�difisd. D�st�rbed
floodplains and streams shall be restared to natural �ecmorphic conditiors. [l SA NCAC �2H.0506(b�(2)]
9. i'he use of rip-rap above the Norr:ial High �'Vater Mark shali be minirriized. Any rip-i�ap placed for siream
stabilization shali be �;laced in streair, charnels in sual. a manner that it d�es uot imp�de aquatic lifz pas�age. [15A -
I�CAC Q2H.QSOf�(b;(2)]
��. 'Tl:e Pern?i?tey shal? e�?s,�re that the fin�l desigr_ dra;=��ngs a�{herP to the permit a.*�d tc� the per_mi± dra4vings
su.�-,m;tte� i�r ap� r�val. [�SA 1_'.TC? C(�2E: A50', ��; and 1�A �TCAC 02H .0505 (b)i>> and (a)(2)]
11. AlI work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from
the r,lost cL�rr�nt version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities m�nual such as san.dbags, cock berms,
CO�tP.:�BirS ?.r:•f.'1 (3ii1'vi .�iV$iS1Jii St71�Ct11�C5 S�1'dil C�C LlS�� [O �1T8v8nf ti'.�C:�V3:1O111� �IOFWIFlr^� \�/3iE:'. �IS.� ?���.'hL
i�2�.�?SOE�y;(3) zand li)�3)1

12. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the introduciion of oiner pollutants into the scream. [i5A N�A� 02H.0506�)�3)]
13. Ail mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
� contamination ef stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydrauli� fluids, or other toxic materials. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3)] �
14, A�o rock, saud or othes• .ma«ria:s s1aa1! be dre�ge� frotn ihe siream channe� except �vhere a.itlior�c-ea by th:s
certiiication. [::;A NC��C G2:?.0505(b j(3 j j
i>. Dischargi�g hydreseed r.�ixtures and was�ir.g c�.i hydroseed�rs and otiier equ�pment in or adjacent to surface �t�aters
is prohibited. [15A NCAC 02H.05t�6(b j(3)�
�6. The permittee aad iis au±horize3 aaents sl�al': conuuct its zc�iv;ties i.n a manner consist�nt wit:: State v��ater .^lilcZlt'.f '
standards (including any requirements resuitine fi•orn compliance wiih �303(d) of the i:leau Water �ct} an.ci any otrier
appronriate requu•ements of State an4 Federzt law. Ii i�ie NCUW� d�tertnines that such star,dards or iaivs are nat beulg
�at (including the f�il�zr� to sustain a desi?nated or ach:evect use} �r t�h�t �tate or fe�erai law is bein� violated, e;• t?�at _
fiLrther conditions are necessary to ass�.zre compliance, the NCDWR may ree��a!uate ar_d modify this certification. [1�A
11�AC 02B.0200] :
_ 17. A copy of this Water Quality Certifi.cation shall. be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition; the
W ater Q��ality Certitication and ali stibsequent moai�ication.s, if any, shall be, maintained with. the Divisinn Engineer and
tY:e on-site prcject r:ianage:. [iSA.NC �C 02I: .050', (c) an3 15A NCAC 02H .0505 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
1$. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary locatPd �,�ithir: the construc:ion corridor agproved by this
authorization, including all non-commercial borrow and waste sites associated with the project, 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 02H.0501 and .0502]
� �� 13. The issuance of this ceriification does not exempt the Permit�ee from complying wiih any and ali siatutes, ruies, - �
regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed hy other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) havzng � .
j��r�sd�crin:�, �.n_c�v�i�g but r.�t 1:m:±ed to app?ica,b!e bu#ter ;ules� stnnn�v?ter r.:a.�age:nent n�te�.. ��i! erosion and
s�dirientation can�o; :�1uiremer.ts, stc.
� 2G. The PermiY��z skail ;epoi� ar�y vioiations �i this certifi�atian io the.Division oi ��'aier Resource� within 24 hours of
discove;y. i15ANCACO2B.0506�;(211
�i. tipon cor�ple�i��n of the preject (uncludir:g any irnpacts at asso�ia�e�i bar:ow or w.asie sites}, t.ie NCI?OT i�ivisier�
Engineer (or whomever is .the authorized agent if a non-NCDOT project) shall comniete and return the enclosed
"Certiiication. of Completic�n Forni° t.� notifi� the. NCDW2 when arl ��or!� includetl iu tne 40l Certific2ti�sn has been
eomplet:,d. [] SA NCAC J2H.0502(fj] '
. 22. Native riparian vegetatiom (i.e. frees and shrubs native to your geographic region) must be reestablished in the rinarian
areas within the cbnstruction limits ofthe project by the end ofth� growing season following completion of constniction.
�isa rrcAc o��.��ss(io�� o": [15A ivCA� 02B.OSOG�b)(2}j
23. Therz shall �� no excavation from, o: t��ast� disposal inte, jiuis�ictional wetlands or waters assaciated rvith this
p��!;:it witrout agprc�pr?aS�e modi�cation. Should v�aste or borro��� sit�s, or access r��ds to waste or bor��w sites, be
�located in wetlands or streams, corripensatory �niYigation will be required su�ce t.iai is a direct impact from ruad
consruction acti�ities. i 15A ATCAC 02.I.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] '
24. Erosion and sedimen+.. controi. pra�tices must be ir_ fi�11 compliance with. all s�ecift�ations �overni.ng the proper desi�,
ir3stallation and operatian and ma:ntenarce �f su�h 3esi Manabe�ent Practices in nr�'er r.o �rotect surf�ce ��-aters
stan�'ar�is [1SA NCAC 02H.0505�)(3) ;.nd (c)(3);:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and
mair�tained in accardance �vrt� the most recent versien of the North Car•olim� Sedimerit and �r'OS1011
(,�oy:•t?'o,l ,'>Ivnr� •r�g �zr�R� iiEJ'l�'711�vIGt?Z!C!L_

b. The design, installation, opera[ion, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must
be such tha[ lhey equal, or exceed, the reyuiremenls specified in the most receni version of the tiorth
Carolrna Sediment and F.ro.crnn Contm! Manual. The devices shall be maintained on aU coostn�ction
sites, borrow si[es, ana H�aste pile (spoil) projects, includfng wnVactor-owned or leased borrow pits
associated with the preject.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated,
and maintained in acwrdance wi[h the mos[ recent version of the North Curolrnu Surface Mining
J?enuul.
d. The rztlamaGon messar�s and irapizmentztion musi comply with the ru!amation in accordarce svith d�e
requirements of the �zdimentation Pollutior. Controi Act.
25. Sedimer.t and erosion control mezs�res shall not be placed in �vetlands or watPrs unless othenvise approved by this
Certificaticn. [I SA NCAC C_H.C506; b)(3} ar.d (c)(3)1
t.`you wish to ce�test any sYatemFnt in the attached Cer[ific2tion you must file a peti[ion for an adrair:istrative
hear.ng. You may obtain the pe[ition form from the office of Administrative hea�ings. Y"eu must file the petition
wi?h lhP effice oi Rdministrztive Hearings wiihin eix.y (60) days oi receipt of this �ieiice. A pelition is considercd
fil�d when ir is rece�v�A in �I;e oI?ice r,PAdminis�rati�e F{enriogs du�ing nt�rnal nf(i,e hrurs. Th: OfFce of
Admioistra[ive Hearines accep[s filinRs Monday throu_e,h Friday between the hours of R:OOam and �:OOpm, except
for official state holidays. The originai and one ( I j wpy of tne petition must be filed wifh�the G[fice of
Administrative Heatirgs.
The petition may be faxed-provided the o: iginal and one copy of the document is received by the Of�ce of
Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission.
The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Maii 5ervice Center
Raleigh, NC 2?694-6714
fe!roh�ne: !9! 9) 43 f-?0C1Q, F2csimile: (919? 431-310�
A copy o: ihe peii:iun mus; alsa be ser.�eci nn DEQ as `ollows:
Mr. F3ill F. Lane, (�eneral :,'cunsel
Vepartment of rnvironmental Quality
IoGI MaiiServiueCerier
This letter complctes th,e review ei the Uicisiou ot `•Nater Kesuurces under Socron 40 i��f the Clean Water Act. tf yuu
have any Geestions, pleasz contact Rob Fidir,gs at 9! 9-707-37RG.
SirfeRrelv,
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S. Jay �me�rmav, Director � qT�
Division ui CNater Kesources
F,lecYronic copy only distributio�:
Fxic Alsmeye:, US Army Lbrps cf Engineers, Ralaigh F:eld Officc
Cnris ;`Aurray, Di'disicri 5 �n�irenmental Otfice:
File Copy

Environmental
Quality
NCL`J4R Prujei! No.: ----
Appl:cant:
Project Name:
Date of Iscaance �f 4U1 Watcr Qua!ity Ccrtifica.ion:
Couuty:
ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
��,,.,.,. �
S. JAY %IMMF;RMAN
Certificate of Completion
Upon compietioit nf 211 �yprk approved within [he 401 l4'ater Quality Ce�Yi�ication or applicahle E3uf%r Rulzs, and
any� sabsey^uen: modifications, ihe applicant is reqoi:ed ?o return this certiflca.e to the 401 Trar.sportation Pernitting
Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Centec Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617. This form
may he retarned to Ni,GW'R by the apuiicant, tBe apqlitant's auihorized aeenL or tha proiect enginzei: It is not
r.ecessaro to ser.d certiticxtes hem alI of these.
App[ican('s Certification
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the construction such [hat the construction was observed to be built wi[hin substantial
compl�ance and intent ot the 401 W a[er Quality Certification and BuTfer Rules, the approved plans and
specificalions, and uther supporiing materials.
Sign2ture'-- ---- ----------------1?zte'------- --- --
,4genP.c Cc�r/iftultion
1, , 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
wmpliance a�ad ir.ient of t!te 4C1 N'ater Quaiity Ceriificalion ai�d 6uffer Ru:es, tl�e approved pian's ar.d
spe,citica[ions-, and other supqorting materials.
Signatm'e:
Engineer's Certificatio�r
Pa:[ial Final
I, , as a duly reaistered Prof:ssior.al Eagineer in tl:e S!ate of'.Jorh
Carolina, !;aving hean a�ithcrized r� abs2rve (perodical;}', wezkly, ftdl time) the censtruN.icn of tFe pruject for [he
Permittee hzreoy state that, to tt�e best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the obser�ation of the
construciion saeh thxi the consVaction was observed to be built wiCh;n substanrial cnmuli;�nca and 'niient of ihe 4G i
VJater Oualit.; C�rtificatior. ard Bu*£er Rule.;. the approved plaas ar,d specificatans, and o.her supperting ma:zr.als.
Signature
Daic
-- Re�is.ration No. _-
Siam o� �Jort!i:ar�lina', Emin��me�:�'al Quz�ity
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