20160212 Ver 4_Approval Letter_20180713

ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
seoerary
LINDA CULPEPPER
mre.em a.�ror
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NORTN CARO�INA
EnrYonmenm! Quoltty
July 13.?018
Wake County
D W R Project No. 20160? 13 ver �1
McCrimmon Pkwy % NC iq Bypass
TIP No. U-�838
APPROV.4L of �01 WATER QUALITY CERTIFIG4TION and NF,USE BUPFER AUTHORIZATION w�ifh
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Blake Mills, Direcror of Public Works
Town of Morrisville
414 Aviation Parkwaq
Morrisville. NC 37?60
Dear Mr. Mills:
You have our approval, in accordance wi[h the conditions listed below, for [he following Revised impacts For the
purpose ofestending McCrimmon Parkway �Phase II) in Wake County:
Permanent Fill in
Intermi[[en[ Stream
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a39
Revised S�reAm Impacts
ftank Stabiliza[ion to
Intermittent S[ream
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7
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19
26
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in the Neuse River Basin
Temporary Impact to
In[ermitten[ Siream
Re�'ised Total Slream Impact for Project 609 linear feet.
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NORh Carol�na Departmentof Envvonmen[al Q�ahty Drvision of Water Resources
512 North Sahsbury S[ree[ � 1617 Mae Seroice Cen[er � Raleigh, North Carohna 27699�1617
919.707.9000
TotalStream Impac[
(linear f[)
182
I7
68
609

Revised Wetland Im acts in the Neuse River Basin
Site Permanent Im . act (ac) Tem urarv Im ac[ (ac) Total Wetland Im act ac)
1 0.108 0.01 I 0.1 19
' 0.033 0 0.022
3 0. I I 8 0.008 0. I 26
a o.i�o 0 o.i�o
s o.or_ o o.o��
b o.i n o.00s o.ias
7 0.090 0.007 0.097
8 0.?71 0.052 03�3
Total 0.96R 0.086 l.OSa
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Totals
lotal Kevisetl WeUanU Impact lor PruJecL• LU�� acres.
Revised Neuse Ri arian Buf(er Im acts
Zone 1 Impact Zone 1 Buf(er Mitigation Zonr 2 Impact
fcn ftl Reauired lusine 3:1 ratiul fsa fi)
]6709
�8587
80127
N/A
i5149
135276
1�18_'
1;319
30�J0
Zone 2 Buffer Mitigation
;equired (using I.g;l ra[ic
I 97T
19979
39752
• n�a Tutal 1'or tiite is less than I 3 acrc and 1511 lincar lee� of impact, no mi[igation mquired
Total Revised Buffer Impact fur Projec[: 79027 syuAre feet.
The projcct shall be constructed in accordance with your application received Ma}� I. ?017 and ree�ision received
Jul�� 3. ?018. Atier reviewing your applica�ion, we have decided diat these impacts are covered by General Warer
Qualih Cenitication Number-113�. This certilication corresponds to the Nationwide Pzrmit I�3 issued b}� the Corps
of Em:ineers. This approval is also valid ti>r the Neuse Riparian l3uffer Rules ( I>A NCAC ?R.0_'33) In addition,
you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not
limited to1 Sediment and Fsosion Control. NomDischarge and W'ater Supph� W'atershed regulatiuns. Thi� approval
will espire wi�h the accompanying 40d pennit. This certification replaces thr one issued on May ?3, 2017.
This approval is valid solely for the purposc and design described in }our appliwtion (unlcss mnditied belowl.
Should your project change, }'ou must notily [hc NCDW R and submit a new application. If thc property� is sold, the
new uw�ner must be given a copy of this Ceniticatiun and approval letter, and is thereby responcible for complying
with all the conditions. If to[al wedand tills fix this project (now or in [he tu�ure) esceed one acre, or of [otal
impacts to streams (now or in die future) exceed I?0 linear feet, compensator�� mitiga[ion may be required as
described in 15A NCAC ?H A506 (h) (61 and (71. Additional buffer impacts may require compensatorq� mitigation
as described in I�A NCAC 36.0233. Fur diis approval to remain valid, you must xdhere to the conditions listed in
the general certification and any addi�ional conditions lisred below.
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North Caroiina Department oF En�ironmentai Q!�ant�� oivision of Waeer Resources
�12 Nodh Salisbury Street � 1617 Ma�i Service Center Raleigh. North Carohna 27699-1617
919.707.9000

Condi[ions of Certification:
L Compensa[ory miti_atiun fix impacts to -l?092 square teet of pro�ceted riparian bW ters in Zone I and 36501 syuare
%et of protected riparian bidfers in Zone 3 shall be required. We imderstand that you havr chosen tu perForm
compensatory mitit+ation tbr impacts to protected buffers throu�,h use ofdebitin, credits Gom lhe Town's Morrisville
Community Park Stream and 6utTer Restoration Project, �DWR Project �20030520.) Mi�iga[ion for unavoidable
impacts lo Neuse Riparian Buffers shall 6e provided in die Neuse River Basin and done in accordance with I�A
NCAC ?B.0?95. The To�an of Morrisville has indicated in its application dated May I. '_'017 that they have available
credits for sa[isfi�in�, the compensatory� initigation requirements for the above-referenced pro.jecL The pennittec has
shown [he debit of these credit, in their Mi[igation credit ledxr received �vith this updated application.
?. Unless otherwise approved in this certitication, placemen[ of culverts and other struc�ures in open waters and
streams, shall be placed below the elevacion of the streambed by one foot for all culverts wi�h a diameter greater than
<L8 inches, and _'0 percent of Ihe culvert diameter for culverts havin�� a diameizr less than �18 inches, to allow low flow
passa,e of water and ayuatic life. Dzsign and placemen[ of culverts and other structures includin_ tzmpurary erosion
control ineasures shall not be conducted in a manner tha� may result in dis-equilihrium of wrtlands or streambeds or
banks, a�jaceot to or upstream and down stream o(thr above structures. The applicant is required ro provide evidence
that lhe equilibrium is being maintained if rcqu�stcd in writin, by [he NCDW'R. If this condition is unable ro be met
due [o bedrock or other limitin, fcatures encountered durin, construction, please contact the NCDWR for euidance on
how to proceed and to iletermine whether or not a pemiit inoditication will be required. [I�A NCAC 02H.0�06�6)(?)]
3. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, thz� shall bz designed ro mimic natural stream cross section as closely ati
possible including pipes or barrels at Flood plain elevation and�or silis where appropriatc. Widenine the stream
channel should bc avoidcd. Sh�cam chamicl w�idening at tlie inlet or ou�let end of structures typically� decreases water
velocity causin� �ediment depo,ition that requires inereased inaintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage;. [I �A
NCAC 03H.0�06(b)(2)]
-t. Riprxp shall not be placed in the active thalwe, channel or placed in the s[reambed in a manner that precludes
aquatic lile passa�e. Bioen,ineering boulders or structures s'hould be properly desi;ned. sized and installed. j I i,4
NCAC 02H.0�06(b)(3)]
�. For any streams bein, impacted due to site dew�atering activities. ihe si[e shall be graded to its preconstruction
contours and revegetated H�ith appropriate native species. [ I SA NCAC 02HA506(b)l'-)�
b. All stormwarer runoff shall be directed as sheetflow through stream buffers at non-erosive velocities, unless
othrrwise approved by �his cenification. j I SA NCAC ?B.0_'33J
7. All riparian butTers iinpacted by the placement ofteinporary� till or clearin, activities shall be restored to the
preconstruc[ion wn[ours and revzgeta[ed. Main�ained buffcrs shall be pernianently revegetated with non-woody
species by the end of the �,rowin_ season following compleiion of constniciion. For the purpose ofthis condition.
maintained bufi�er areas are defined as areas wi[hin the transportaliun corridor [ha� will be subject tu re�ular
�I�ransportation corridor maintenance aclivitits includin, mo�tiing. The area wi[h nommaintained buffers shall be
pennanendy reveke[ated with native woody species before the next erowin�, season folloµing completion of
conntruction. � I>A NCAC 2B.0'_;3J
8. Pursuam to I 5A NCAC ?B.0333(6), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Zone I of an}'
Nzuse E3uffer without priur appro�al by the NCDWR. At this [imz. die NCDWR has approved no sediment and
erosion control devices in Zone I, outside of the approved proj�ct impacts, anywhere on this project. Moreover.
sedimznt and erosion control devices shall be allowed in Znne 2 otthe buffers provided that 7one I is not
compromised and that discharve is released as diffuse Flow.
North Carolina �epartmen[ of Erviroumental Quaiip� Drvisioi� of Wa[er R2sources
912 North Salisbury Street � 1617 Mad Serv�ce Center Raleigh. North Carolma 27699�1617
919.7079000

9. II concrete is used during construction, a dr� work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact benveen
curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertenNy contacts uncured concrere shall not be dischar�ed to
surfacz waters due to the polential tiir elevated pl-I and possible aquatic life and fish kills. � I�A NCAC 02[3.0200J
10. Durin�, the construction of the project, no stagin, of eyuipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or
protec�ed riparian buffers. � I>A NCAC 03H.0�06(b)(?)]
I I. The dimension, pattern and profilc ot die stream above and bcluw the crossin�� shall not be modihed. Disturbed
Floodplains and strcams shall be restored �o natural geomorphic conditiuns. [ I SA NCAC 0'_H.0506(b)(2)]
13. The use of rip-rap above Uie Nurmal Hi�h Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream
stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. j I jA
NCAC 0?t1.05p6(b)(�)�
13. The Permil[ee shall ensure �hat lhe tinal design drawings adherc to the pennit and �o Ihe permit drawin,s
submitted for approvaL [ I�A NCAC 02H .0>07 (c) and I SA NCAC 03H .0506 (bl('_) and (c)12)j
14. AII work in or adjacent to stream wa[ers shall be conducted in a dn� work area. Approved BMP measures Prom
the most curtent version of NCDOT ConsVuction and Maintenance Ac[ivities manual such as sandba,s, rock berms,
cotiirdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent escavation in Iluwine watzc [ I�A NCAC
02H.Oi06(b)�3) �nd (c)(3)�
I�. Heavy eyuipment shall be uperated f�om Ihe banks rather dian in thz stream channel in order [o minimize
sedimentation and reduce the iniroduction of o�her pollutants into the stream. (15A NCAC 0'_'H.0?06(b)(3)�
I6. All inechanized equipment operated near surtace waters must be re,ularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of strzam waters fi�om fuels, lubricants, hydraulic Iluids, or other toxic inaterials. [I?A NCAC
03H.0�0G(b)(3��
17. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dred,rd fruin the stream channel e�cept wherc authorized by this
certification. j I�A NCAC OJi.0506(b)131�
18. Dischar�ing hydroseed mistures and washing ou[ hydroseeders and uthcr equipment in or adjacent to surface warers
is prohibited. �IjA NCAC 03H.0>06(b)(3)�
19. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activi�ies in a manner consistent with State water quality
s[andards (includin, anp requiremen[s resultin, trom compliance wi[h ��03(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other
appropriate requiremen[s o(State and Federal IaH�. I f the NCDW R detzrniines that such standards ur la�o�s are na being
mei (including thz failure to sustain a designa[ed or achieved use) or tha[ State or federal law is bein, violated, or tha[
further conditions are necessan to assure compliance. [he NCDWR may reevaluate and modit} this certitication. � I SA
NCAC 02B.0?OOj
�0. All till slopes located in jurisdictional wedands shall be placed at slopes no flatter dian 3:1, unless otherwise
authorized by [his certitication. [I �A NCAC 02H.0�06(b)(3)J
31. A copy of this Water Quality Certitica[ion shall be maintained un �he construction site at all timcs. In addition, the
Water Quality Certification and all subsequent moditications, if any, shall be maintained �he on-site project manager.
[15A NCAC 0?H .0�07(c) and ISA NCAC 0?H .0506 �b)(3) and (c)(S)]
33. The outside bu1'fer, wetland or water boundar< located within the construction corridor approved by this authorizatiun
shall be clearly marked by highh� visible fencin� prior to any land disturbin, ac[ivi[ies. Impac[s to areas wi[hin [he
lencing are prohibited unless othzrwise authorized by this certitication. [ I iA NCAC 03H.05p� and .0>0�]
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North Carolina DeOartinen[ of Environmentai Quaiit� Dwis�on of Wate� Resources
>12 North Salisbury Stree[ 1617 Mad Servme Center � Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-i61?
919707.9000

23. The issuance of this ccrtitication does not esempt the Perinittee ttom complyine �a�ith any and all statutes, rules.
regulations, or ordinances iha[ may be imposed by other governmem agencies �ix. local, state. and federal) havin,
jurisdiction, including but not limi[cd to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosiun and
sedimentation control reyuirements, etc.
34. The Pennittee shall reporl an� violations ofthis certifica[ion [o the Division of Water Resources H�i[hin 24 hours of
discovery. � I SA NCAC 0?B.Oi06(b)(3)�
?i. Upun coinpletion of die project (includin� any impacts at associated borrow or wast� siles), Ihe permittee shall
comple[e and re[um [he enclused "Certitication of Completion Form" [o notifi� the NCDWR when all H�ork included in
the 401 Ceniticatiun has been compkted. � I iA NCAC 03t1.0?02� f)�
?6. Native riparian ve,etation (i.e. trees and shrubs na�ive to your �eo�=raphic region) must be rees[abGshed in the
riparian areas within �he cunstruction limits of Ihe prolect b}� the end of the growin� season lollowing completion of
cons[ruction. [ I �A NCAC _'[�.0�33(10)�
27. There shall be no escava[ion f�om, or waste disposal into, .jurisdictional wedands or waters associated with this
permit without appropria[e moditication. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to �raste or borrow sites, be
located in wetlands or streams, compznsarory miti�_ation will be required since that is a direct impact from road
construction activities.[IiA NCAC 03H.0�06(b)(3) and (c)(3)�
28. Erosion and sedimenl control prac[ices must be in tull compliance wilh all specifications;overnine the properdesign,
ins-tallation and opera[ion and maintenance of such Bzst Management Practices in order to protect surface waters
standards [ 15A NCAC 0'_H.0>06(b)l3) and Ic)1 +1�:
a. �I'he erosion and scdiment control measures for the prol«� mus� be designed. installed. operated, and
maintairied in accordance with die most recem version of [he .ti'ordr C'orolinu Sedime��t mid Er��.cinn
Conlrol PlunninQ and Decign Alnnr�nl.
b. The design, ins[allation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must
be such that they equal. or exceed, the requireme�its specitied in the most recent oersion of [he A�urdr
C�rroli�eu Se�linve�vt a��d Erurirnr ('umrnl �1/unu�d. The devices shall be maintained on all construction
si[es, borrow sites, and waste pile (spuil) projec�s, includin�z contrac[orvow�ned or leased borrow pits
associated with [he projec[.
c. For borrow pit sites, ihe erosiun and sedimen� control measures inusi be designed, installed. operated.
and maintained in accordance wi[h [he most recent version of the .Nord� C<rro/inu S:vJirce ;l4rnuiK
dlnnuul.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply wi[h [he reclamation in accordance with the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Cuntrol Act.
29. Sediment and erosion cuntrol measures shall no� be placed in N'ztlands or waters unless' otherwise approved by this
Certilication. [ISA NCAC 021i.0�06(b)�3) and (c)(3)]
30. When applicable, all construction ac[ivities shall be performed and maintained in full compliance wi[h G.S.
Chapter I 13� Article 1(Sediment and Pollution Control Act of 1973). Regardless of applicability of the Sediment
and Pollutiun Comrol Ac[, all projects shall incorpora[z appropria[e E3est Management Practices for the control uf
sediment and erosion so that no violations of state watzr yuality standards, s[a[utes. or rules occur. [ I iA NCAC 02H
0506;b)G) and Ic)(31 and I�A NCAC 02B.0200]
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NORh Carolina Department of Enoironinental Qudiip Drvision of Wa[er Resourws
512 North Salisbury S[reet 1617 Mal Service Center Raleigh. North Carolina 27699d61'
919 707.9000
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31. Desien. installation, operatinn. and maintenance of all szdiment and erosiun control measures shall be eyual to or
e�ceed [he requirements specified in the mos� recent version uf the Vur�h Cm�olinn Srcli�arnr u�ad Ei��esiu�� Cunlrnl
,i7m�aol, or for linuar transportaiion projects, Ihe N('DOT Sed6ne�r� und F.ru.t�iun ('unu�u! 9lo�ruul.
Alldevicesshallbemaimainedonallconstruction,ires.burruwsites,andwastepile(spoil)sites, includin,contractor-
owned ur leased borro�+ pits associated ��ith the projeci. Sulticiem materials required fur stabilization and�'or repairof
erosion control measures and stormwa�er routinz and treatment shall be on site at al I times.
For borto�+ pit sites. the erosion and sediment comrol measures shall be desi,ned, installed, uperated, and inaintained
in accordance with Ihe most recent veaion of the :\'oi�th Curu(inu Sw�Jiic�• Ali�ii��g Alu��a�d. Redamation measures and
implementa�ion shall comply with the reclamation in accordancn with the requirements o(the Sedimentaiion Pollution
Control Act and the Minin� Act of 197 L� I�A NCAC 03H.0>06(b)(3) and (c�� �): GC dl +i�
Ifyou wish [o contest an� statement in tht auached Certification }�ou must tile a pe�ition for an administrative
hearink. You may- ob[ain thc petition �onn f�rom the office of Administratioe hearim_s. You must Ille the petition
with the oftice uf Administrative Hearings within sish� (60) days of receipt of this notice. A peti�ion is considered
filed wh�n it is received in the office oFAdministrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Oftice ol
Administraiive Hearin,s accepts filin,s Monday t�hrou,h Friday between the hours of S:OOam and i:00pm, escept
fur ol7icial state holidays. l'he ori�inal and one ( I) copy of the petilion must be �ileJ with the Oflice of�
Administrative Hearim,s.
1'he petition mag be faaed-provided Ihe original and one copy ofihe documem is received by ihe Oflice of
Administrative Hearines �vithin live 1�) businrss days following the f2xed u'ansmissiun.
The m�ilin_ address tbr thc Oflicr ul�Administrative Hearin,s is:
Oflice uf Adminisiratie�e Haarim,s
671a Mail Service Center
Ralei �,h, N C? 7G99-671 d
Telephune: 1`)19) J31-_OOU. Facsimile: (919) 4� I-� 100
A copy of the petition must also bc served un DEQ as follows:
Mr. Bill P. Lane. General Counsel
Department ofEnvironm�ntal Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
This lerier completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section -t01 ofthe Clean Wa[er Act. Il�you
have any ques�ions, please contaci Rob Ridines a[ 919-707-8786.
Sincere�
���������
Linda Culpepper. Interim i�or
Dio�isiun of Water Rzsources
Electronic copy only distribu[ion:
Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of F:n�ineers, Ralei;h Field Oftice
Jason Hartshom. Kimle�-liorn
Kalie Mtrritt. NCDWR
File Cop�
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North Carolina Departmen[of Environinentai Qus�iq �ivision oi Water Resources'
512 North Salisbury Street 16ll Matl Servme Cen[er � Raleigh. North Carolina 27699d61 i
919.707 9000

ROY COOPER
c���
MICHAEL S. RECAN
SKftfOl)
LINDA CULPEPPER
M1ertm prertor
NORTH CAROLINA
EnrWnmento! Qualtty
NCDWR Pro,jrcl No.:
Applicant: _
Project Name:
Counh:
Date o( Issuancc of �101 Water QuAlih� Certification:
Certifica[e of Completion
Upon completion uf all work approved within the d01 Water Quality Certification ur applicable Buffier Rules, and
am subsequent mudilications, the applicant is required to return ihis certiticate to the �101 -Transportation Perniittin�
UniL North Carolina Division of W'ater Resourczs. 1617 Mail Service Ccnter, Ralei;h. NG ?7fi99-1617. This fonn
may be re[urned lo NCDWR by lhe applicant. die applicant's authorized agenL or Ihe project engineer. It is not
necessarv� to send ceitificates from all ut these.
.�I pplira�i!'s Ccrlifrc�ilion
I, . herehy state that. to the best of m} abiliiies, due care and dili;ence
was used in the observation of the construction such that the cons�niction was observed to he built within substantial
compliance and intent of thc -101 Water Qualit�� Certificatiun and 6affer Rules, the approved plans and
specifica[ions, and oiher supportin, materials.
Si�,nanire: Date:
Agenl's Cerlifrcu�ion
L , herebq s�ate thai.. to the best of m� abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation ofthe construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and inten[ of the �101 Water Qualitt� Certification and t3uftir Rules, ihe approved plans and
specitica[ions, and other supportin_ ma�crials.
Sienature: na�z:
Eegineer'.e Cerlifrca�inn
Panial Pinal
�, , as a duly registered Professional En�ineer in the S[ate uf Nonh
Carolina, havin, been authorixd [o observe Ipzriodicalk, weekl��, full time) [hc cunstruction of Hie project for the
Permittee hereby state tha[, ro the best of my abilities, dire care and diligence was used in the observation of [he
construction such tha[ [he construction was observed to be built �vithin substantial compliunce and intent of the �l01
Wa[er Quality Certitication and Buffer Rules, the approvzd plans and specificatiuns, and o�her supportine ma[erials.
Signawre
Da[e
_ Registration No.
North Carolina Depar[menl of Envrtonmentai i��iiht� Drvision of Wa[er Resources
512 Nurth Sahs�urv Street 1617 Mad Szrvice Center Raieigh. North Carolina 2 7 699-16 1i
919] 0 i .9000