20180964 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20180718

ROY COOPER
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MICHAELS.RECAN
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IJNDA CULPEPPER
lnferbn iWMn
NORTH CARO�INA
fnHronmenta! Qual(ty
July I8,?018
Wake CounCy
NCD W R Project No. 20180964
SR 1379
State Projeet No. UBP.S.CPE
APPROVAL of 101 W.4TER QUALITY CERTIFICATION and NEUSE BUFFER AUTHORIZ.4TION,
with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONti
Mr. Joey� Hopkins, P.E., Division Engineer
NCDOT, Division 5
361? North Duke Sireet
Durham, NC 27707
Dear Mr. liopkins:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditiuns- listed below. for the tollowing impacts lor the purpose of
replacing a pipe on SR I;79 in W'ake Co�mty:
Site Riprap in
Intermittent
Strcam
i I o
Temporary
De�r atcring [o
Intermit[ent Stream
�
,T,
Im acts in the Neuse Rirer Basin
Permanent Fill in Riprap in
Perenni.�l S[ream Perennial
(lincar fry S[ream
linear R
ia a�
U
n
Total I 69 I IS I 14
To[al S[ream ImpaM for Projec[: 176 linear feet.
Site
u
Q
Totals
Ncuse Ri arian Buffe
Zone I Impact Zone I Buffer Miti�ation Reyuired
s ft) (usin 3:1 ratio)
'833 N A
54� 1635
3378 1635
* nia = Impact Allowable, no mitigation reyuired
Total Buffer Impact (or Project: 3a76 square feet.
1'
J$
Temporary Total
DeNalering [o Stream
Perenni�l Strcam Impact
Qinear fq (linear fi
33 9?
0 56
0 ?8
33 176
Zone 2 Impact
(sq R)
98
0
98
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North Carolina Departinent o� En��runm2n[ai Quahty Dwision or Wa[er Rasources
312 NURh SalisUury S[reet � 1617 Mail Service Center . Raleigh. Nor[h Carolina 27699�1617
919 70�.9000
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Zone 2 Buffer Mitigation
'.equired (using 1.5:1 ratii
N A
0
0

The project shall be consvuc�ed in accordance with your applica�iun received Jul�� I I.'_018. After reviewin, your
application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Wa[er Quality Certi�ica�ion Numbers 413?
and d I�-1. These cenilications correspond to the Natiomvide Penni[s 3 and 13 issued by the Corps of En,ineers.
This approval is also valid for the Neus� Riparian Buffer Rules ( I�A NCAC �D.O'_33). In addition, you should
acquire an}� oth�r federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project induding (bu[ not limited to)
Szdiment anJ F.rosion Convol, Non-Dischar�_e and W'ater Supply Wa�ershed regulations. This approval will espire
with ihe accumpan} in�, �30�1 parmit.
This approval is valid solely for [he purpose and desi�n described in your applica[ion (unless modified below).
Shoidd your project chan,e. you must notif� the NCDWR and submit a ne�� application. Ifthe property is sold, the
new owner must be �iven a copy of this Certilicaiiun and approval letter. and is ihereby msponsible tor compl}�in,
with all the condi[ions. If rotal we�land fills lor this project (now or in ihe future) exceed one acre, or of [otal
impacts to streams �no�� or in the fuuirel esceed I�0 linear teeL compensatory� miti�ation may be required as
described in I�A NCAC 3N .Osp6 �h� �6) and (7). Additional bid'fer impacts may require compensatory mitieation
as described in ISA NCAC 2B.0'3;. For this approval tu remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in
the (irneral Certilications and nnv additional conditions listed below.
Conditions of Certificafion:
L Compensatory mitiga�ion ti�r impacts tu �a� syuare feet of protected riparian buffers in Zonr I shall be
required. We understand thai you have chosen to perfurm compensatory initi<,ation fur impacts �o protected butlers
through use ofthe Nurih Carolina Division ot Mitioation Services �DMS) (formerl� NCELP). Mitigation Yi�r
un�voidable impacts to Neuse Riparian f3uffers shall be provided in the Ncusz River Basin and done in accordance
with I�A NCAC ?6.039�.'I�he DMS has indicated in a letter da[ed Jul}� >. ]0 B that �hcy will assume responsibilin�
tor ,satisfy ing the compensaron miti�ation requirements tor the nbove-referenced project, in acmrdance with DMS's
Mi�igation E3anking Instrument signed June Id. ?OI6.
3. Unless otherwise approved in this certiticn�ion, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and
streams, shall be placed b�low ihe elevntion of ihe streambed by one foo� for all culverts with a diameter �reater
than a8 inches, and ?0 percem of the eulvert diametu for culverts having a diameter less than 18 inches, to allow
loN� Flow passaQe of �+ater and aquatic lite. Desien and placement of cidvens and o�her struc�ures includine
tempurary erosion control measures shall not t�e conducted in a manner that may resul[ in dis-equilibrium of
wetlands or s�reambeds or banks. adlacen[ to ur upstream and down stream of the above stnictures. The applican[ is
reyuired tu provide cvidence iha� the eyuilibrium is being maintained if rzyuested in �sriting by [he NCDNR. If this
condi[ion is unable tu be met Jue to bedrock ur othzr limiting fe�tures encountered durin� cons[ructiun, please
contact [he NCDWR tur guidanc� on how [o proceed and to detennine w�hether or not a permit moditica[iun will be
required. [ISA NCAC 0'_'H.0�06(b)1'-1]
3. II'multiple pipes or barrels are required. [hep shall be designed ro mimic natural stream cross scction as' closely as
possible includin� pipes or barrels at Flood plain elevatiort and;'or sills tihere appropriate. W'idenin, the stream
channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening ai the inlet or outlet end of structures ty�pically decreases
wa�er vzlucity causing sedimem deposition Ihat requires increased maintenance and disrupts ayuatic life passage.
�15A NCAC 03H.0>06(b)(2)�
4. Riprap shall not be placed in the sireambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. [3ioengineerine
boulders or svuctures should be properly desiened. sized and installed. � I>A NCAC 02H.Oi06(b)(3�)
�. For all sveams being impacted due lo si[e dew�aterim_ activities, the site shall be ,raded tu its precons[ruction
contours and reve,etated Hith appropriate native species. �ISA NCAC 0'_H.0506�b)13)�
North Carohna Depacment o'r Bmuonmenr�� q���ine Drvision of WaterResources
312 North SahSUury Stree[ 16ll Mad Senice Center Raieigh, North Caroiina 2 7 699-161"
919 �07 9000
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6. The strexm channel shall be excavated nu deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to ihe maximum
e�ien� practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to ihe stre:am banks, as �e�ell as to vege[ation
responsible fur maintaining �he stream bank swbilig�. An� applicable riparian bufFer imp�ct for �ccess to stream
channel shall 6r teinporary and be re�egetaied �tiith nativc ripari�in species. � I�A NCAC 0]H.0>OG�b)�_)�
7. All stormwater nmol'f shall be directed as sheet�loH� throu,h stream huFfers at nun-erosive velocities, unless
otlierwise approved by this czrtitication. [15q NCAC'_L3.023.�
8. All riparixn buflers impacted b� the placzmzm oftemporan� fill or clearin, ac�ivities shall be restored to the
preconstruction contours and mve,etated. Maintained buftiers shall be permanenih� reve�,etated �vith non-woody
species by the end of the erowing season followin, cumpletiun ul construction. For the purpose of thi> condi[ion,
maintained bufler areas are defined as areas wi[hin the transportation corridor thai will be subjea to regular NCDOT
maintenance activities induding mowin�t. The area wi[h non-main[ained buffers shall be pennanenUc reveeetared
with native �coody species beli�re the ne.�l growing season followin� mmpletion of construction. [ I SA NCAC
?6.0?;;�
9. Pursuant to I iA NCAC 26.0333�G), sediment and erosion control devices shall not be placed in Lone I ul any
Neuse Butler withuut prior approval by the NCDWR. A[ ihis �ime, thc NCDW R has approved no szdiment and
erosion conVol devices in Lone I. outsidc af the approved project impacts, anywhere on ihis project. Moroovzr,
sediment and erosion control devices shall be allowed in Zone'_' of�he but7ers provided that Zone I is not
compromised and ihat discharge is released as dill�ust flow.
10. If concrete is useJ during cunstructiun, a dry wurk area shall he maintained to pmvent direct contac[ bctween
curin, concrete and stream w��er. Water that in2dvenently contac�s imcurzd cuncrete shall not be discharved to
surface ��aters due to �he potrntial for elevated pH and possible aqua�ic life and fish kills. � I>A NCAC 02B.0?OOJ
I I. During the construction uf the project, no s�a��ine of equipment of am- kind is permitted in waters of die U.S., or
protcctzd riparian bufters. � I SA NGAC 0'_H.p5p61b1('_)�
12. �fhe dimension, pa[tern and protile of the stream above and below the crossin, shall not be moditied. Disturbed
floodplains and streams shall be resrored to natural ;eomorphic conditions. [ I�A NG4C 0'_H.0506(b)(?)]
13. Thc use o( rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Am rip-rap placcd tbr stream
stabilization shall be placed in streain channels in such a manner tha[ it does not impede aquatic life passa�_e. [19A
NCAC 02H.0506(b)(?))
I�1. l�he Permittee shall ensure �hat thz hnal design drawings adhere [o �he pemiii and to �he pennit drawings
suhmined for approvaL [ I�A NCAC b2H .0�07 Ic) and I�A NCAC 0'_H .0�06 (b)(?) and (c)(3)J
I i. All ti�ork in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry worA area. Approved 6MP measures tFom
Ihc most current version of NCDOT Cons[ruction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms,
cofferdams and o[her diversion structures shall be used [o prevent excavation in ilowin, water. � I�A NCAC
0_'H.Oi06(bl(3) and (c)(3)�
16. I�-laav} zquipment shall be operated I�om the banks rather than in lhz stream channel in order ro minimize
sediinentation and reduce the introduction uf other pollutants into lhe stream. � I SA NCAC 03H.05p6fb)f31�
17. AII mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regidarly inspected and maintained to prevent
contnmination of stream waters from fuels. Iubricants, hydraulic Fluids, or other to�ic materials. [I>A NCAC
021i.0�06(b�(3)�
18. Nu rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged trom the stream channel except where authorized b} this
certification. � I iA NCAC 0211.0506(b)1 +)]
Nerth Carolina Dzpartmeiit uf Environmen:ai Qua�ip Drvision of Water Resources
512 Narth Salisbury S[reet 1617 Mail Szrvica Center Raleigh. North Carolma 2 7 69916 1-
919-707_9000

19. Dischargin� hydroseed mi�tures and washin, out hydruseeders and o�her eyuipment in or ad,j�cent to surface waters
is prohibited. � I>A NCAC 031��1.0>0616)(3)]
30. The permitlee and its authorized agems sh�ll conduct its activi�ies in a manner consistent with State water qualih�
standards ( including am� requirzmems rcsultin, t�om cumpliance widi �;0_(d) o( the Clean W�ter Acq and am� other
appropriate requirements of St�te and Federal la�+�. If[he NCDN'R de�ermines that �uch standnrds or laws are not bein,
met (includin, the failure to sustain a desi!,na[ed or achieved use) or iha� State or Federal lati is being violated, or ihat
further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the NCDWR maq reevalua[e and modify [his certitication. � I�A
NCAC 0'_B.0_'00]
? I. A cop� of [his N-'ater Qualih� Certitication shall be maintained on Ihe construction si�e at all times. In addition. [he
Wa[er Qualit� Certification and all subsequem moditica�ions. ifan��. shall be maintained wi[h the Division Engineer and
the on-site project mana!�er. [ISA NCAC 0?H .Oi07(c) end IiA NCAC 02H Oi06 (b)(�) nnd (c1R)�
33. The out,ide buffer, weUand or wahr boundary located within thc construction corridor approved by this
authorization, includin, all non-commercial borrow� and waste si[es associated ti�iih the prqjzct, shall be clearl}� marked
b�- hi�hly visible fencin�, prior to an}�� land disturbin_ activities. Impac[� tu areas � ithin the fencine are prohibited unless
otherwise aulhorizad bc this certification. �I�A NCAC 02H.0501 and .0�03]
23. Thc issuance of this cer�ilication does no[ e�empt the Permi[tee from cumplcine with any and all staurtes, rules.
regulations. or nrdinances that ma� be imposed b�� other �zovernment a�_encies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having
jurisdiction. including but not limited to applicable bufl�er rules, smrmwater manaeement rules. soil erosion and
sedimentation contrul requirements, etc.
?d. The Permittee shall report any violations ofdiis certitication to the Division oi' Water Resources Hithin 34 hours of
discovery. [ISA NCAC U3H.Oi06(b)(2)�
?i. Upon cumpletiun uf the prqject 1 including any impacts at associated borrow� or waste sites), the NCDOT Division
Eneincer shall complete and return the endosed "Certification of Completion �orm" to no�if�� thc NCUWR when all
work included in the d01 CeniYica[ion has been coinpleted. � 15A NCAC 0?H.0>02(t�J
26. Native riparian veeetation (i.e.. trees and shrubs nalive �o your �eographic region) must be reestablished in the
riparian areu witl�in tlic construction limits oF Ihe projecl by the end ol the �trowing season lollow'ing completion of
construction. [I�A NCAC 0'_B.0?33(10)� 8[I iA NCAC 02B.Oi0G(b)(_')�
27. There shall be no escavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this
permit without appropriate moditication. Should �sasie or borro�s sites, or access roads to waste or burrow sites, bz
loca[ed in wetlands or sireams, compensatorv miti,a�ion will be required since tha[ is a direct impact from road
construction activities. �I �A NCAC 0'_H.Ui06(b)(_) and (c)(3 )�
28. F.rosion and sediment conVol practices mus[ be in full compliance with all specifica[ions eoverning [he proper desi�n,
installa[ion and operation and maintenance of such Best Mana_ement Practices in order to protect wrtace waters
standards � ISn NCAC 03F�L0�06(b�(3) and (c)( �)�:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be desi;ned, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the mos[ recent versii�n of the Noi�dv C'nrolinu Sedime�v �md Ero.viun
('nntru! P(�rnnnr,K un<! Design dla�ival.
b. The dcsisn, installation, operation, and mainte�ance ofthe sediment and erosion con�rol measures must
be such that they equaL or exceed, die requirements specified in the most recent version of the ;�'urdi
Curulino .�e�(imenr nnc( Erosio�v ('nnuuf hlanu�d. The devices shall be maintained on all construc[ion
sites, borrow si�es, and waste pile (spoil) prc�jecls, includin, contractor-owned or leased borro��� pits
associated with lhe projec�.
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North Carolina Deuartmen[ of Bwrconin?n� ii i�aaln.� Divis�on of Water Resources
�12 North Salisburv Street 1617 Mail Serv�ce Center Rale�gh. NoRh Camlina 27699�161 i
919.707.9000

c For borrow pit sires, thc crosion and sediment comr�l measures must be designed, installed, operated,
and maimained in accordance wi[h ihe mos[ recent version of the Po'ur�h ('oi���lL��� Sru�%acr .1liirrng
blanucil.
d. -fhe reclama[ion measures and implementation must cumply wiih the rcclamation in accordance with Ihe
requirements ofthe Sedimentation Pollu[ion CunVol Ac[.
28. Sediinent and erosion control me�sures shall not be placed in wetlands or surface waters, or within 5 feet of �he iop
of bank. without prior approval from DWR. (15A NCAC 03H.Oi06(b)(3) and (cp � IJ
39. When applicable. all constructiun acti�ities shall be performed and maintained in Full compliance with G.S.
Chapter I I;A Artick a(Sedimem and Pollu[iun Control Act of 1973). Regardless uf applicability ot the Sedimznt
and Pollution Control Act, all projeets shall incorpurate appropriare Best Manaoement Practiees for [he eontrol of
sediment and erosion so Ihat no violations oY state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. [I �A NCAC 0?H
0�06;6)(3) and (c)(3) and I�A NCAC 02B.0200�
30. Desi�n, installa[ion, operatiun. and main�enance of alI sediment and erosion control measures shall be equal to or
e.eceed the requirements- specititd in the most recent version of the Nor(h Cu��olinu Sedirnenl nnd Erosrnn Conlrol
Munn�el, or lur linear transportation projecu, the NCDOT Sediment and E��usron Cu�vlrul .M1dunt�ul.
All devices shall be maintained on all construction sitrs, burrow sites, and was[e pile (spoil ) sites. includine rontractor-
owned or leased burrow pits associated with the project. Sufficient ma�erials required for stabilization and/or repairof
erosion control mcasures and stunnw�ater routim, and treatmen[ shal I be on s'ite at al I times.
For borrow pit siles, the erosion and sedimen[ control measures shall be designed, installed, operared. and maintained
in accordance with tlie mos� recent versiun oY [he Nurth C�u�ulr�v�i SrvJiice Alinin,� A�lmn�ul. Reclam�tion measures and
implementatian shall cumpl� with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Scdimzntation Pollution
Convol Act and the Mining Act of 197 L[I iA NCAC 0?H.0506(b)(3) and fc)(3); GC 413�]
II you wish to contest am staremem in die attached Certitication you must tile a petition lor an administrative
hearing. You m�y obtain the petition form from [he oRlce of Administrative hearings. You must file lhe peti[ion
with the office of Administrative Hearings within si�ty (601 days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered
tiled �a�hen ii in received in ihe oflitt of Administrative Flearin,s durine normal oftice hours. The Ot7ice of
Administrative Hearin,s accepts tilings Monday throu,h Friday between the hours uf 8:OOam and i:00pm, cxcept
for oflicial stare holidays. The original and one ( 11 copy of the petition must be filed with Ihe Office of
AdminisRa[ive I-learin�s.
i�he petition may be faxed-provided the original and one copy of the docwnent is received by the Oftice of
Administrative Hearin�s widiin frve (>) business da��s following the faxed trHnsmission.
The mailing address for the Office of ndminish'�i[ive Hearin,s is:
Office of Administrative Hearin�n
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleieh. NC �7699-671-i
Telephone: (919) 4; I-3004 Facsimile: (919) d31-3100
A copy� of the petition must also bz served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Bill F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
:.::r. � Q��
North Carofna Department �r Eivrtonmen[al Q�,iahy Drvision of Water Resourc=s
512 North Sahsbury S[reet 16ll Mail Service Cen[er Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-161-
919J07 9000
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This letter completes [he review of Ihe Division of Wa[er Resources under Sec[ion d01 of Ihe Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please contact Rob Ridings at 919-707-8786.
Sincerely,
� ��f�
Linda Culpepper, In[erim Director
Division of Water Resources
Electronic copy only distribution:
James Lastinger, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Otlice
Heather Montague, Division 5 Environmental Specialist
Beth Harmon, Division of Mitiga[ion Services (only if DMS Mi[igation proposed)
File Copy
North Carolina Departinen[ of Environmental Quaiiry , Drvision of Wa[er Resources
512 North Salisbury Street i 1617 Mail Service Center. Raleigh. North Carolina 276991617
� 919]07.9000

ROY COOPER
c��«
MICHAEL S. RECAN
StCrHary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Intertm prectar
NORTH CAROLINA
Enrlronnunm! Quatlty
NCDWR Project No.:
Applicant:
Projrct Name:
County:
Date of Issuance of a01 Water Quality Certification:
Certifica[e of Completion
Upon completion of all N�ork approved wi[hin the J01 Watcr Qualit}� Certitication or applicable t3ufler Rules, and
any subsequen[ modifications. Ihe applicant is required to return this certificate to Ihe d01 T'ransportation Pennitting
Unit. North Carolina Divis'ion of Wa[er Resources. 1617 Mail Strvice Center. Ralzish, NC, 37699-1617. This form
may be reWrned to NCDWR by [he applicant, the applicanCs authorized a,ent. or the project engineer. It is not
necessarv [o send certificates from all of tliese.
.4pplicr�rt�'s Certificalioi�
I, , hereby stale that. to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of Ihe construction such that the construction was observed to be built �vithin substantial
compliance and intent uf [he d01 Water Qualiq Cenification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supportin<, materials.
Sianature: Date:
4gex�'s Cerlifrcudon
I, , hereby state that. to the best of my abilities. due care and diligence
was used in tlie observation of [he construction such tha[ [he construction was observed to be buil[ within substantial
compliance and intent of the d01 Water Quality Certitication and Buffer Rules, [he approved plans and
specifications, and uther supporting materials.
Sienature: Date:
Engiiteer's CerliJicafinn
Partial Final
I, , as a duly re�istered Professional F.ngineer in Ihe State ofNorth
Carolina, havin_ been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project for thc
Pemiittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was' used in the observa�ion ofthe
consiruction such that the construction was o6served ro be built within substantial compliance and intem of the 401
Wa[er Qualily Certification and Bufler Rules, thc approced plans and specifications, and o[her supporting materials.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
::..�. � Q�,�
NORh Carohna DepartmNn[ �f 6rvironmen(al Qualn_y Division of WaSer Resuurees
�12 North Salisbury� SVee[ 1617 Mail Service Cen[er Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1617
919.70 i .9000