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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19920457 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19920820I l ?4NEo T ? ?State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G, Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary April 6, 1992 Mi . Harry C. Bryant N.C. Gas Service Post Office Box 779 Reidsville, North Carolina 27323-0779 Dear Mr. Bryant: :SUBJECT; 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION Rockingham County, COE Project # 199201207 George T. Everett, Ph.D. Director On March 17, 1992, I received a letter from the Corps of Engineers advising that your project entitled 6-inch diameter gas main at Madison in Rockingham County qualifies for General Permit JESAW-0081-N-000-0041. Please be advised that this General Permit is not valid until a 401 Water Quality Certificate is issued by the State of North Carolina. You do not need to submit the 7 copies of the application if you are requesting coverage under NW 26 and. your fill activity is equal to or less than one- third (1/3) of an acre. We require a written letter stating that your fill will be less than or equal to 1/3 of an acre if you wish coverage under our General Certificate No. 26. Our existing regulations (15A NCAC 2H .0501(a)) require that all applicants for 401 Certifications submit seven complete copies of 401 Applications. These copies must be supplied by the Division of Environmental Management to various state and federal agencies. Therefore, please complete the attached form and send six additional copies (a total of seven copies) of your 401 Certification application so we can initiate the comprehensive review required by our rules. If you have any questions, please call me at 919-733-1786. Sincerely, JRD/kls *JTn R. Dorney , Bryant.ltrlVol.2 Cc: Corps of Engineers Wi1P1fiJJ1J§tb?iFFK&gional Office Asheville WiF4&tpp-salemj?94,R.egiorwkhOfficeWashington Wilmington Winston-Salem 704.251-6208 M:019/48john R. I1o/1n-t y 919/571-4700 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/8967007 Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FI- WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO March 10, 1992 _.. ? , n Regulatory Branch L1511-111 0110'. Action ID No. 199201207 and General Permit No. CESAW-COS' Mr. Harry C. Bryant North Carolina Gas Service Post Office Box 779 Reidsville, North Carolina 27323-0779 Dear Mr. Bryant: Reference your application of February 18, 1992, for Department of the Army authorization to place excavated/fill material in wetlands adjacent to a tributary to the Dan River associated with relocation of a 6-inch diameter gas main in Madison, Rockingham County, North Carolina. On April 1, 1988, we renewed general permit.No. CESAW-C081-N-000-0049 (copy enclosed) that authorizes the maintenance, repair and installation of aerial and subaqueous utility lines with attendant structures and the discharge of excavated or fill materials, within construction/access corridors, associated with utility line maintenance, repair and installation in navigable waters and waters of the United States in the State of North Carolina. Your proposed work is authorized if you can comply with all permit conditions. Please read the enclosed permit to prevent an unintentional violation of Federal law. If you have questions, contact Mr. John Thomas, Raleigh Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (919) 846-0648. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure 4h• ,* #..,. ., . s Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Ms. Ann Miller State Property Section North Carolina Department of Administration 116 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 Mr. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources V Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 -2- i$i?u DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (,i. I WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS D P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 APR - 6'992 IN REPLY REFER TO April 1, 1992 WETLANDS GROUT WATER UALITY SEU C," Regulatory Branch Action ID. 199201436 and Nationwide Permit No. 12' (Utility Line Backfill and Bedding) Mr. Harry C. Bryant, Engineering Supervisor North Carolina Gas Service Post Office Box 779 Reidsville, North Carolina 27323-0779 Dear Mr. Bryant: Reference your application of March 12, 1992, for Department of the Army authorization to place fill material in the waters/wetlands of a tributary to the Dan River associated with relocation of a 4-inch diameter gas main in Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina. For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CPR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, was provided for the discharge of material for backfill or bedding for utility lines, including outfall and intake structures, provided there is no change in pre-construction contours. Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. This nationwide permit does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any required State or local approval. This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also, this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued without modification or the activity complies with any subsequent modification of the nationwide permit authorization. If during the 2 years, the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend, or revoke the authorization. 1006- # n -2- Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. John Thomas, Raleigh Field office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (919) 846-0648. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. John Dorney Water Quality Section Division f Environmental Management Nort arolina Department of nvironment, Health and Natural Resources Post office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 a ANz' State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G. Martin, Governor August 24, 1992 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Acting Director Mr. Harry C. Bryant Engineering Supervisor North Carolina Gas Service PO Box 779 Reidsville, NC 27323-0779 Dear Mr. Bryant: Subject: Proposed Fill in Waters Gas main replacement and repair Rockingham County DEM Project # 92457, COE # 199201436 Upon review of your request for Water Quality Certification to place fill material in less than one acre of wetlands or water for gas main lowering located at Joe Vaughn Rd. and Luola St., in Rockingham County, we have determined that the proposed fill can be covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2664 issued January 21, 1992. A copy of the General Certification is attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 12. If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919/733-1786 or 919/733-1787. Sincerely, A. Preston Howard, J P.E. APH:JD Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regional Office Winston-Salem DEM Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files Division of Coastal Management REGIONAL OFFICES Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/571-4700 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 9 19/896 -7007 Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer I . wr State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G. Martin, Governor A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary September 20, 1992 Acting Director Mr. Harry C. Bry, Pennsylvania and N.C. Gas Service 140 South Scales P.O. box 779 Reidsville, N.C. Dear Mr. Bryant: ant Southern Gas Company Division Street 27323-0779• Subject: Proposed fill in Wetlands or Waters Repair to existing gas main Rockingham County DEM Project # 92457 Upon review of your request for 401 Water Quality Certification to place fill material in less than one acre of wetlands or waters for gas line renovation located at Joe Vaughn Road and Luola Street in Rockingham County, we have determined that the proposed fill can be covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2664 issued January 21, 1992. A copy of the General Certification is attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 12. If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919-733-1786. 'Sincerely reston Howard, Jr. P.E. jrd/nw26.ltr Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office Winston-Salem DEM Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files REGIONALOFFICES Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/571-4700 919/946-6481 9191395-3900 919/896-7007 Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer AWO r rt T 41 th Carolina Gas Service a Jwy ?, Pennsylvania & Southern Gas Company Post Office Box 779 eidsville, North Carolina 27323-0779 Telephone: (919) 349-8234 ?? za , th \2 ?° 2 j4 ?1P ? uP -'Acject: 401 Water Quality Certification Rockingham County COE Project #199201207 Dear Mr. Dorney: On August 7, 1992, I spoke with you briefly about the above subject for clarification and a need to proceed with the project. We are asking to do the work on this project as soon as possible. If possible, could you review the certificate and assist me on proceeding with this project so that we may be in compliance with the state. If you have any questions, please give me a call at (919) 342-9636. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, North Carolina Gas Service Harry C. Bryant Engineering Supervisor OFFICES REIDSVILLE - 140 South Scales Street EDEN - 238-86 Kings Highway - 623-9115 MADISON/MAYODAN - 107 Midtown Arcade - 548-2395 CI ?y S DEM ID: S ACTION ID-. JOINT APPLICATION FORK FOR _ NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE DISTRICT ENGINEER NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WATER QUALITY PLANNING CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,. HEALTH, P.O. BOX 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890 P.O. BOX 29535 ATTN: CESAW-CO-E RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535 Telephone (919) 251-4511 ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY Telephone (919) 733-5083 ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT. - n _.. 1. OWNERS NAME: Pz' r1 n - ' - n , c? ?'F c ???,?:r•n ?-t, c. 1' ?v-? Ga_ 11 ?y 2. OWNERS ADDRESS : T\1 C, _ c 2 ? 3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME) 4. IF APPLICABLE: PHONE (WORK)-. G'jq 3 u1- y b•3 ? AGENT'S NAME OR'RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, LOCATION OF?LANNED W COUNTY : 0 CAK,-? - NEAREST TOWN OR CIT : SPECIFIC LOCATION (IN (.ATTACH MAP) . LANDMARKS, ETC.): . 6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: 1°5 11 Y?7 r 7.: "RIVER BASIN: pC?r? ? y-ar 8 -IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED ASSIFIED AS TROUT, SA, HQW, ORW, 'wS I, OR WS II? YES [ ] NO 9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PRE USLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [ IF YES, EXPLAIN. •10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: I-•.r s s t?• ?` n i 2/3/92 0 E;: -2- 11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLAND IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT: FILLED: AL 6-n 1 DRAINED: FLOODED: _ EXCAVATED : L o S < 61, z; ,, __ TOTAL IMPACTED : ?? Cra 5 M?? 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK ( ATTACH PLANS) : C LL+ Of I t ' /",',`p ra p bat? Ars / 13. PURPOSE j/ OF PROPOSED WORK : 1 ?C ?c- ; ? ,- 7Lh t? G a s /rr6c: /t c3 1?c 7 - 6le /O t•; A4 f- '55lY?'tc? GP?/ 14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS. 7- s /.5 [1l'tr /)/ A, 1^y A- /c 6-?r vim r 15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE ECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [ I NO [1-1 RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE ATTACHED. 16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT? HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [ ] NO [Ll? RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE ATTACHED. 17. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY DEM: ..... ..... . .. . - -=-- A. WETLAND--DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, AND LAKES. ON THE PROPERTY. B. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PROJECT. N b n C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. N ?A r• D.. IF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT, ATTACH ,.' :Copy . N I E. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? ?t (j L)LnI Tr t,&,f F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? 6 , F/C 9;2 OWNER'S SIGNATURE DATE J i,G?% ?r^,-?^\- ? ?. ? . 1. -•. - `- \ u ? vl?_??6..JUl.?.r `^/ --? Ilt \ ?_•---? - / -'??! - ??--?\ (170••' ..• . ?? _^-r ? -<'' ?/ % \ ?• a .::: ».-?•.-?_: j! : i ud ? ? ;' ... J \ 17 If. C• to ?•T o• _.?? `_?: ? ?? \ r1 It ..1 iI1 ?\ U <?i ?' I 1 ?1? • -- ? \j1s. `1 • ve V ate. ?„, ~ ' •/ _ , i ' -? m w: >e_ O\\?? 00 .? /'`???? • ?/•-- ' / 9, 1 -?--•? ? - _- ? _- ? ??`-? ?`?.? '?• 1 - '- : ? rte/ ....' \- =_- ,,/y?'tt i! =- _ -tom / ``.- %?\ \O ??.,. r .•?_ R an d reek 089 00- B e CC - - -, 3 90 r j ?_ _•----- ?,'l ? ,?-?? ;' .? , Vii'\?I- ? ,:. ' . 6?? ? ' C !W F 3T71/1NO1iSbd N Of 3/100 -LnN7VM,I W 7TS-N0ISNIMr i °Q . o k S 14; J ' t ? 3 .. 1 ?t 3 , v c?? k v Q 77- V) tj ? ? c `J II i? j L .? ? Cry RS ? ? ? , j rl (' C -?- Z U O In . I a ? Z L I I ? 16 I I ID I / ? to z 19 2 Ila a I' 1; ?-- I? 13 ? LW IZ . rn e ? I rr, 9 m I I I I ? 12 o4 \ L4 Z u f? D L MEMORANDUM TO: John Dorney Planning Branch SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT SEP 171M INITIALS Reviewer: WQ Supv: WETLANDS GROUP Date: - 2- WATER UALITY SECTION ND RECOMMENDATIONS ***EACH ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED (N/A-NOT APPLICABLE)*** PERMIT_YR: 92 PERMIT -NO: 0000457 COUNTY: ROCKINGHAM APPLICANT NAME: NC NATURAL GAS PROJECT_TYPE: GAS MAIN PERMIT TYPE: NW12 COE_#: DOT_#: RCD FRO1K CDA: APP DATE_FRM CDA: 08/18/92 _ REG OFFICE: WSRO RIVER AND_SUB_BASIN # : ?o1l 0 3 -0 2- o STREAK-CLASS: t,1 s STR INDEX_NO: o?_Z - (91) WL_IMPACT?: 9N WL_TYPE: WL_REQUESTED: e-- /.a ,?. WL ACR_EST?: Y@N HYDRO CNECT?: YjN WL_SCORE(#): 2 MITIGATION?: Y4?R MITIGATION TYPE: /t)? MITIGATION SIZE: JM IS WETLAND RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: (9/N RECOMMENDATION (Circle One):abISSUE/COND DENY C cc: Regional Office Central Files WETLAND RATING SYSTEM WORKSHEET 1 Project No. or description G &A4.::Z 0-. q/-,Is'7 Location County o ?to,y? Nearest road or town River basin Index Number 2 -- Nearest stream-,t.-/- -,-Z) dF-A) ly?- and classification Evaluator .,-I ;'J'/;//e?' Agency and address /J S lep / d Date and time evaluated Hydrologic indicators o; Direct surface hydrologic connection? _ S NO Existing Conditions Drainage ti Disturbance Restoration potentia Restoration value Major Wetland Type 1,5 fK Approximate size of wetland system Q,/ acres Approximate extent of wetlands in area 3 acres within miles Three most common plant species (in order): Soil Series (if known) Is site known to provide habitat for rare, endangered or threatened species?/J t-- If so, list species observed or recorded. Item No. Score (circle one) I. Location/Landscape 1 Natural area buffer 5 2 Sensitive watershed 5 4 3 2 1 3 Dispersal corridor system 5 4 3 2 1 II. Ecological Values ib i 5 4 3 2 1 b` cal attr utes 4 Special ecolog 5 Wildlife habitat 5 4 3 2 1 6 Aquatic life 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 Water storage 5 4 3 2 (,6 8 Streambank stabilization 5 4 3 0 9 Removal of pollutants 5 4 3 2 0 III. Human Values 10 Outdoor recreation/education 5 4 3 2 1 11 Economic value 5 4 3 2 1 Total score :2- Site description and notes: 13 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS PO. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO Regulatory Branch May 11, 1992 MAY20 Action ID. 199201625 and Nationwide Permit No. 12, (Utility Line Backfill and Bedding) Mr. Harry C. Bryant, Engineering Supervisor North Carolina Gas Service Post Office Box 779 Reidsville, North Carolina 27323-0779 Dear Mr. Bryant: Reference your application of March 31, 1992, for Department of the Army authorization to place fill material in the waters/wetlands of the Dan River associated with relocation of a 4-inch diameter gas main in Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina. For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CF?,), Part 330.6, published in the Federal Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, was provided for the discharge of material for backfill or bedding for-utility lines, including outfall and intake structures, provided there is no change in pre-construction contours. Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. Please be aware that this authorization does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any other required or local approval. You should contact Mr. John Dorney, North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, (919) 733-5083, to obtain the necessary Section 401, Water Quality Certification prior to starting work. This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also, this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period, the NWP authorization is reissued without modification or the activity complies with any subsequent modification of the NWP authorization. If during the 2 years, the NWP authorization expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the NWP authorization, activities which have commenced (i.e., J -2- are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the NWP will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of the NWP's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend, or revoke the authorization. Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Thomas, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office, telephone (919) 846-0648. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. John Dorney Wat Quality Section D ision of Environmental Management orth Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Regional Office Manager North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 8025 North Point Boulevard Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106