20140802 Ver 2_Email_20180319

Moore, Andrew W
From: Wyatt Edsel <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 11:24 AM
To: Moore, Andrew W
Cc: '[e-mail]'; [e-mail]; Price, Zan (George); Tony Hauser
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Request for Additional Information, North Pacolet River Reach 4, Polk
County (DWR Project #20140802V2)
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Andrew,
These revisions began in December of 2015 when a large storm event dropped 12-18 inches
of rain in a couple days in the Pacolet river watershed. The active stream restoration site did
not have established vegetation and the storm resulted in large damages to the stream banks
(see the attached pdf. The first photo was a few days before the storm and the second is the
same spot a few days after). When we became aware of the damages and the need for
changes to the design we corresponded with Mr. Zan Price by email and phone. The LPST and
barbs were engineered to protect the very vulnerable banks in the damaged areas. This work
was completed and stabilized rapidly to prevent further damage to the banks. As we entered
the next phase of work we once again reached out to Mr. Zan Price in November of 2016 to
notify him that changes would need to be made to the design due to changes in the site
conditions. No revised design drawings were submitted for these changes. The barbs and LPST
that were installed in previous phases of work have been functioning wonderfully and
sediment deposition has almost completely covered the structures that were installed in 2016
and vegetation is now growing on top of them. If you need more information about the
changes or if you would like to meet at the site to review the completed work, please let me
know.
Thank you,
Wyatt Edsel, PE
ANCHOR QEA OF NORTH CAROLINA, PLLC
(Formerly Altamont Environmental, Inc.)
T: 828.348.2180 C: 828.707.6120
From: Moore, Andrew W <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 8:34 AM
To: Wyatt Edsel <[e-mail]>
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Subject: RE: [External] RE: Request for Additional Information, North Pacolet River Reach 4, Polk County (DWR Project
#20140802V2)
Wyatt,
The plans received in 2014 for the subject project do not depict Longitudinal Peaked Stone Toe (LPST), LPST Tie-
back/keyway, or Stream Barb structures. It appears from your email below that these structures are currently being
constructed. Additional Condition 1 of the 401 Water Quality Certification approval for the North Pacolet River Reach 4
project, issued September 4, 2014, to Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District (attached) states
"This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and specifications for this
project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification/Authorization. If you change your project, you
must notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee.
I don't have any records that indicate the modifications to the plan have been approved. Was the Division notified of
these design changes and was any type of approval for the design modifications issued by the Division?
Andrew W. Moore, P.G.
Environmental Specialist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4684 office
email: [e-mail]
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 4:24 PM
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Subject: [External] RE: Request for Additional Information, North Pacolet River Reach 4, Polk County (DWR Project
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Andrew,
Please find the attached details you requested. The plans were originally prepared by Zan
Price in 2014. Conditions have changed since then that required modification of the plans. This
has required modifications to Zan's plans. Zans original plans were included to show the
portions of the project on C-6.0 that were not revised. The more recently certified sheet C-6.0
which was signed by Tony Hauser shows revisions in Phase 3 of construction which are

currently underway. We have not made revisions to Zan's plans in Phase 4 so his original plan
is included to show what is proposed in that area. Let me know if you have additional
questions or if you would like to discuss.
Thank you,
Wyatt Edsel, PE
ANCHOR QEA OF NORTH CAROLINA, PLLC
(Formerly Altamont Environmental, Inc.)
T: 828.348.2180 C: 828.707.6120
From: Moore, Andrew W [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 2:08 PM
To: Wyatt Edsel <[e-mail]>
Cc: '[e-mail]' <[e-mail]>; Leslie, Andrea J
<[e-mail]>
Subject: Request for Additional Information, North Pacolet River Reach 4, Polk County (DWR Project #20140802V2)
Wyatt,
On February 26, 2018, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application dated February 26, 2018,
requesting a 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division for the subject project. The Division has determined that
your application is incomplete and cannot be processed. The application is on hold until the following items are
addressed:
1. Please provide construction details for the Longitudinal Peaked Stone Toe (LPST), LPST Tie-back/keyway, and
Stream Barb.
Please clarify the design approach for approximate station 38+50 to 42+50. Two Sheet C-6.0 were provided with
the Pre -Construction Notification, which appear to show two separate designs within the same area.
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(c), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested information for the
proper consideration of the application. If all of the requested information is not received within 30 days, the Division
will be unable to approve the application and it will be returned.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss further.
Andrew W. Moore, P.G.
Environmental Specialist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4684 office
email: [e-mail]
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.