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APPROVAL of 40l 1�VA'�'ER QIJALITI' CER'�"IFICATIf]iN
h�4r. David Me���enry, Enwironmental Sp�cia1isl
NCD{7T, Diwision �4
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Sylva, Nonth Carolina 28774
Dear Mr. �vlcHenry:
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Brudg� 102 on SR ! 173
State Project No. 17E3P.I�.R.l2$
Yoii h�ve our approvaF, in accordance wilh tlfe condilions 9istecl bego�v, for the Psllo�viiig iriip4�cts fe�r tlte purpose of
Uridge replaceinent i�i H�yi�'aod Cou�aty:
Slream Im ;�cts in thc C'rench Qraac� Ra��er B�sin.
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The �rc�j�ct s@oall be cai�struc4ed in accard�itce wat1i your ap�lication dated A�ril 22, 2Q lb. After rewie�ving your
ap�alic�+tiori, �ve h�ve decided lhat tliesc impElcts �are cover�ed �by Gener�l W�uaer QualNy Certo�cation Numbcr 3886.
Tliis certiticaEiooi currespo�ids ta t1te Nhkinn�vicic f'ern7it I�a issuecl by thc CorWs of E�igeite�rs. fn ��ditioit„ you
sl�ouEr� ilC(�llll"2 ilflj� oEli�r federal, slkite ar local permits b�.fore )�ot[ proceed ►vilh yo�ir projecl ineltoc�in�, (k�tU e�pi
lieniteci ta) Sec�i�ttertt ancl l;r�sion Contrc�l, Non-[�aseharge and Wa�er 5up�ly �Vatersl��cl regulations. Thi� �ppravtil
�viVl expire �vitlt the acc9�iy3anying404 per��iit.
Tliis a,�s7rav�� is v�li� solel�� ior tfae ���rpas� ancl desieti describici in }�oair i9��)jIC�lian (��iil�ss modilied hel�w).
Sl�auld yaur project chaif�e, you m�ist notifj� thc NCDtVR and submil � n�iv ap�licat�o�t. 1f tl�e �aro}�erty is sald, Ihie
iieti�� o�v��cr must be givcn a caE�y of ihis Certi�icatian and approaal letter, n�ir1 is tllerel�y r�s�r�msible lor complyin�
�ti�ulBi �11 the contiitio»s. IFtotal wetl�E3d 6i�ls for this ��rcrject (ncn�v or in Ihe fiih�re) er�ee� o��e acre, or ot total
irn�acCs tu stre�►��ys {vio�+u or i�� Ihe fitttere) �exeeed I 50 li�ae�ir feet, coiti��ei�satory r3liti�ateoo� m�y be requir�d as
descriE�ed in 3'SA NCAC 2E1 .�5(}G (h) (6} and {7j. Fot'this a�}prov�l to r��ta�in v�iid, yau rt�ust arJhere to the
enitictikrons listecl in lb�e attaclled cerliticlti�n(s) :�nd a��yf �dditiu�tal crntditioi7s lis�ed �el���+�.
Conclitir�n(s) �+f Cea•li�ica�tion:
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General Conditio�s
1. Unless othenvise approved in this certificatian, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters
and streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by ane foot for all culverts with a
diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter far culverts having a diameter
less than 48 inches, to allow lo�v flow passage of water and aqaatio Iife. I�esign and pEacemant of
cut►+erts and ather structures including temparary erosian conirol sneasures shatl not be canciucted in a
manner thac may result in dis-equilibrium of �vetlands or streambeds or ban.�es, adjacent to or upstream
anci da►m�tream af the above structuras. The appli�ant is ret�uired to pravide evi�ieuce thut the
equilibrium is being maintained if requested in �vriting by NCQWR. If this cond ition is unable to be met
due to bedroek ar other limitin� fealures encauntered dur'ung eanstr¢etion, please canFact NC]JWR for
guidance on haw to praceed and to determine whether or nat a perrnit modi6cation wiiI be required.
[l5A NCAG Q2H.Q5Q6(b}(2)]
2. If conci•ete is used during constrt�etion, a dry wark area shall be maint�ined ta pre�ent direct contact
between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inxdvertentjy contaets uncured cancrete shafi �
not be discharged to surface �vaters due to t��e potentiai for e�evated pH and possible aquatic life and
fish kill�. [l5A NCAC 428.4200]
3. During the cons#ruction of the project, no staging of equipmcnt nf any kind is permitted in waters of
the U.S., ar protected ripariaa buffers. [15A NCAC 02H.050b@)(Z}] •
4. 7'he dimension, pattern and profile of the streain above and below the crassing shall not be modified.
Disturbed floodplains and streams shall ba restored to iiatw�al geomorphic conditions. [lSA NCAC
02EI.OS�b(b)(2}]
5. The use of rip-rap above the Normal Higli Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for
stream stabiliiatian shall be placed in stream c�annels in such a manner that it does not impede
aquatic life passa�e. [ISA NCAC 02H.05ob(b}(2}j
6. Tha Permittee shall ensure that tt�� �nal desIgn dr�►vings adhere to tbe �ermit �nd ta th� �ermit
ci�a�Mings Rubmittsd for approva]_ [1 SA I+1CAC U2H _(?507(cj end 15A NCAC 02H .O5pb ;bj(?) anci
(�)(1)l
7. All �vork in or adjacent to slrcam �vater� shall be conducted in a dry �vork area. Approved BMP
measures from the most current version ofNCDOT Co��structian and Maintenance Acti�ities manual
such as sartdbags, rock bcrms, cofferdams�and ather di�ersion stru�tures sha[l bt used to prevcnt
excavation in ftotivuig Svater. [15A NCAG 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c}(3)j
8. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stre�m cl�annel in order to
minimize seditnentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. [ l5A NCAC
42H.OSOb(b)(3}]
9. All m�chani��ed equipment operated near surfaee �vaters must be regu�arly i�tspected and maintained to
prevent contamuiatinn of stream waters from ft►els, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other taxic materiaEs.
[ISA NCAC 02H.OSQ6(a)(3)]
10. No rock, sand or ether materiats shall be dredged from the streem channel except tivhere authorized by this
certi�cazian. I�sA rtcAc o�H.oso�fb)(3))
11. Discitarging Itiydraseed mixtures and tv�shing out I�ydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to
surface tivaters is prohibitcd. [i5A NCAC Q2HA5Q6(b)(3)] �
t2. The permitlee �nd its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner cansistent with State water
quality standards (ineluding any r�quiremenls resulling fram complianr.e with �30;(e!j ofthe Clenn Water
Actj and any other appropriate requirements of 5tate and Federal law. [P the NCD�VR determines that
such standards or latvs are not being met (iRcluding the F�ilure ia sustain a designated ar achieved use) or
that Sta#o or fedet�i la�v is bejng violat�d, or th�t further conditions are necess�ry ta assure crnnpli;urce,
ihc NCC}WR m�y reevaluate and modify this certifcation. [15r� NCAC 02�i.D206]

13. All �ilt slapes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall 6e placed at slopes no Flatter ihan 3:1, untess
othenvise authorized by this certification. [!SA t+lCAC 02H.05D6(h)(2}} ,
14. A copy of this E'Vater Quality Certi6cation shal] be maintained on tha canstructian site at ail times. [n
addition, the ��Vater Quaiity Certi Gcat�an and all subsequent c�iadifications, if any, sha! I be maintained with
the Division Engineer and the on-site praject manager. [ I SA NCAC 02H .0507{c) and L SA NCAC 02H
.Q506 {b}(2) at�d (e�2)]
15. The uucside buffer, wetland ar �vaier bQundary Iocated within the eo��struction carridor approved by this
authorir�tion si�all be cSearly markecf by highiy visible feneing prior to �ny land disturbin�
activities. [mpacts to ereas �vithin the fcncing are prohibited unless okhenvisa autharized by this
certification. [ I SA NCAC U2H.05U I and .0502]
IG, The issua�ice of khis certificatian does not exempt the Permittee from �omplying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulatians, or ordinances that may be imposed by otl�er govemment agencies (i.e. local, state, aRd
federaf} ha�ing jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicabie buffer rules, storm�vater management
rulrs, soil erosian and sedimenSation control requirements, etc.
17. _ The Permittee shall repori any violalions af this ce�ti�cation ta the Di�ision af Water Resoarces withfn
24 hours of discuWery. [ l5A NCAC 02H.OSQ6(b)(2}] �
t8. Upon comptetion af t1�e project (incluciing any im�aaats at associated borrow or waste sites), the I�ICDOT
�ivision Engineer shall complete and retum khe enciosed "Gertifcation of Completion Farnt° to notify
the NCDWR when all work included io the 40I CertificaHon��as been campteted. [i5A NGAC
42H.0502{�j]
19. There shail be no excavation Crom, ar �vaste dispasal into, jurisdictiartal �vetlands or waters assnciaked
�vith this permit wikhout appropriate modification. Shauld ;vaste or 6orro�v sites, or access roads to �vaste
or borra�v sites, be located in wettands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is
a direct innpaet From road construction aciivities.[15A NCAC OZ�I.0506(b)(3j and (cx3}]
?0. �rasion and sediment control pr�ectic�a must be in Et!I comn]iaace �v�th all specifications go�rernin� the
proper design, installatinn and operation and maintenance of such Best Managema�t Practices in order to
protect surfaee ►vaters standards [ISr� NCAC 42HA506(b)(3) and (c)(3j):
a, The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, aperated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recent versian of the Norll� Caralri�a Sedin�end aric�
Erasiorr Colilrol �la+alir�g urrd Desrg�i Ma��rraf.
b. The design, instaliatian, operatian, and rnaintenance of the sediment and erosipn cvntrol meas�res
must ba such ihat they equal, or e�eeed, the reqairements specified in the most racent version of the
Norrh Cnra!lrra Sedinient arrd Erosron Con�ro! MarriraT. The devices shall be maintained an all
canshuction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil} projects, includirtg conlractor-owned or leased
borrow piis associated ►vith the project,
c. For borro�v pit sites, the erasion and sediment cantrol measures must be designed, installed,
operated, and tnaintaitted in aceordance with the most recent version of the Nor�li Carolirla Surfnce
Mrlung Mmrua[.
d. The reclamation measures and impiementation must comply �vith the recIamation in aeeordance
tviih the requirements of the Sedimentation, Pollution Controi Act.
21. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or �vatcrs unless o�herwise
appraved by this Certification. [15A NCAG D2H.OSQ6(6)(3} and (c)(3)]
If yvu ►vish ta contest any statement in the atlached Certification you mi�st f le a petition for an administrative
hearing. Yau may obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition
wi�h d�e ofiiee of Aciminislrative l�earings within sixty (bQ} d:.ys oi'receipt aFthis notice, A peiition is considered
flled �vhen it is received in thc o�ce of Administrative Hearings during norma) office hours. Tl�e 4ffice of
Adminislrative Hearings accepts filings Monday thraugh Friday betsveen the hours of 8:a0am and 5:OOpm, except
for official state holidays. The nriginal nnd one (i) c4py of tlie petition must be tiled ►v:tl� the OfEice aF
Administr�ttive Hearings.

"Thc pe�itian rn�y be fiaxed-provided �he original and ane copy afthe daeurnent is reeeived by Ihe Office af
Admi�iistrulive Hearings �vi�hiis five (S} business days fatlowing �he faxed irensmission.
The rnailing �ddress fur the Of�ice nf Administrative Hearings is:
Ofliee af Adminislrative Hearings
G714 Maii Service Center
Ra[eigh, NC 27649-6714
Telepl�ar�e: (919) 431-3OOd, Facsii�tile: (9t�) �31-314Cf
A copy oFthe petition musl alsa be served an D�Q es falla�vs:
Mr. �am M. Hayes, Genera! Counsel
�epartment afEnvironmental Quality
1�Q! Mail Service Centcr
This lett�r curnpletes the revie�v af ihe Divisian nf Weter Resources under Seciiori 401 aFtlte Glesn Water Act. If you
have any questians, ptease eontact Kevin I3arneft at {828}296-d6S7 nr kevin.bame�t r�nedenr.gav.
Siacerely
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,� S. !ay Ziminennan, I]irector
DiWisio� oF Water Resourees
Elecironic cop}� only diatribution:
Lori Becktivith, US Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Fiels4 Ok�ce
Marla Ch:�mbers, NC WildliFe Resources Commissian
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