20090385 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20090624

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 24, 2009
Dr. Gregory Thorpe, Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
NC Department of Transportation
Mail Service Center 1548
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Subject: Correction to 401 Water Quality Certifications for NCDWQ Project Nos. 20090385 and
20090403.
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
This letter is in regards to the Individual 401 Water Quality Certifications issued for the following
projects authorizing stream and wetland impacts:

Q oject No.
NCD
Date Issued
TIP Project No. Condition
No.
085
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7 Aril 29, 2009 B-4191 3
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May 13, 2
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B-4261

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The condition numbers referenced in the table above should be replaced with the following condition:
Coir fiber matting shall be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils involving steep
slopes in riparian areas, and should be secured in place with staples and wherever possible include
installation of live stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall fescue shall not be used in the
establishment of temporary or permanent groundcover within riparian zones. Coir fiber matting shall be
used in conjunction with appropriate seeding for the establishment of permanent herbaceous cover on
disturbed soils within the riparian area. Hydro seeding along with wood or cellulose based hydro mulch
applied from a fertilizer and limestone free tank is allowable at the appropriate rate for the establishment
of temporary groundcover within riparian zones. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and wood or cellulose
mulch into surface waters is prohibited. Riparian areas are defined as a distance 25 feet landward from
top of stream bank.
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650
Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Ste 250. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.nmaterquality.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor
Director
Secretary
Please attach a copy of this letter with any copies of the original Water Quality Certifications and any
subsequent modifications. All other conditions written into the previous Water Quality Certifications for
these projects still apply except where superceded by this correction. If you have any questions please
contact me at 919-733-5715.
Sincerely,
oleen Sullins,
Director
Cc: Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Kathy Matthews, EPA (electronic only)
Gary Jordan, USFWS (electronic only)
Marella Buncick, USFWS (electronic only)
Mike Parker, ARO
Rob Ridings, CO,
Amy Euliss, WSRO
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Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Ste 250. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncvvaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
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