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Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
January 28, 2009
D.R. Henderson, P.E.
NCDOT Hydraulics
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Subject: Permit No.SW4090102
Replacement of Bridge No. 334 over South Fork New River on SR 1351(Castle Ford
Road), B-3928
Other Stormwater Permit
Linear Public Road / Bridge Project
Watauga and Ashe Counties,
Dear Mr. Henderson:
The Winston-Salem Regional Office received a complete Stormwater Management Permit Application
for the Replacement of Bridge No. 334 over South Fork New River on SR 1351(Castle Ford Road), B-
3928 on January 15, 2009. Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that the project, as
proposed, will comply with the Stormwater Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H .1000. We are
forwarding Permit No. SW4090102 dated January 28, 2009, for the construction of the subject project.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. _
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to
request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this
permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Amy
Euliss at amy.euliss(ancmail.net or [phone].
Sincerely,
T
Steve Tedder
WSRO Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Monte Mathews, USACE
Dr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Heath Slaughter, DEO Division 11
Wetlands/ 401 Transportation Permitting Unit
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
OTHER PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
NC Department of Transportation
Replacement of Bridge No. 334 over South Fork New River on SR 1351(Castle Ford Road), B-3928
Watauga and Ashe Counties
FOR THE:
construction of a public road / bridge in compliance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H .1000
(hereafter referred to as the "stormwater rules") and the approved stormwater management plans
and specifications, and other supporting data as attached and on file with and approved by the
Division of Water Quality and considered apart of this permit.
The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
following specific conditions and limitations:
1. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. The runoff from the impervious surfaces has been directed away from surface waters as much
as possible.
2. The.amount of built-upon area has been minimized as much as possible.
3. Best Management Practices are employed which minimize water quality impacts
4. Approved plans and -specifications for projects covered by this permit are incorporated by
reference and are enforceable parts of the permit.
5. Vegetated roadside ditches were constructed at 3:1, with the exception of the ditch at Sta.
10+30-10+70. This ditch is lined with riprap for stability purposes, and the slopes are 2:1 due to
topographic constraints.
II. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall at all times provide adequate erosion control measures in conformance
with the approved Erosion Control Plan.
2. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one or more of
the minimum requirements of the permit. Within the time frame specified in the notice, the

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permittee shall submit a written time schedule to the Director for modifying the site to meet
minimum requirements. The permittee shall provide copies of revised plan's and certification in
writing to the Director that the changes have been made.
3. The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his representative
within the time frame specified in the written information request.
4. The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised plans,
specifications, and calculations prior to construction for the following items:
a. Major revisions to the approved plans, such as road realignment, deletion of any
proposed BMP, changes to the drainage area or scope of the project, etc.
b. Project name change.
c. Redesign of, addition to, or deletion of the approved amount of built-upon area,
regardless of size.
d. Alteration of the proposed drainage.
5. The Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require a modification
to the permit.
III. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in accordance with North
Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. The permit issued shall continue in force and effect until revoked or terminated.
3. The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request for a permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination does not stay any
permit condition.
4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the
permit, revoking and reissuing the permit, or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws,
rules, and regulations contained in Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code,
Subchapter 2H.1000; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et. al.
5. The permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the
Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to
change the name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary. A formal permit
request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by the appropriate fee,
documentation from both parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate.
The approval of this request will be considered on its merits, and may or may not be approved.
The permittee is responsible for compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit until
such time as the Director approves the transfer.

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6. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state and federal), which have jurisdiction.
7. The permittee shall notify the Division of any name, ownership or mailing address changes
within 30 days.
Permit issued this, the 28 of January
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Coleen Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Ecosystem Management Commission
Permit Number SW4090102 . '