20170536 Ver 2_Request For Additional Info_20190211

Mitchell, Robert K
From: Mitchell, Robert K
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 4:09 PM
To: 'Andrew Bick'
Cc: 'Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (US)'; Leslie, Andrea J
Subject: Request For Additional Information EFA Properties Shoreline Stabilization - DWR#
2017-0536 V2 Transylvania - Trout
Andrew,
Feel free to call or email if you need clarification on any of this.
On January 30 , 2019, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application dated January 23, 2019,
requesting a 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division for the subject property. The Division has determined
that your application is incomplete and cannot be processed. The application is on -hold until the following information
is received:
The Wildlife Resources Commission and the Division recommend the installation of rip rap on the waterward
side of boulder walls to provide aquatic habitat and additional energy dissipation. Please include a typical
showing the installation of rip rap below the wall to ensure protection of aquatic habitat or provide an
explanation of why this cannot be practically accomplished. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2)]
Please provide the dimensions (footprint) of the new seawall including the rip rap apron and any fill material.
Provide an updated impact table that includes the rip rap. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(c)]
The Division has concerns that the proposed measures may not be enough to prevent sedimentation and that
the proposed activity may exceed the turbidity standard for trout waters (10 NTUs). The concerns are the initial
removal of material before the plastic sheeting is installed, the removal of the boulder wall/fill, and equipment
access during the final stage of removal and salvage. Similar seawall projects on Lake Toxaway have utilized
cofferdams and turbidity curtains to isolate the work area and meet the standard. Please provide additional
best management practices to ensure that the turbidity standard for trout waters is not exceeded. [15A NCAC
02B .0211(21)]
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502 (c), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested information for the
proper consideration of the application. If all of the requested information is not received within 30 calendar days, of
receipt of this email, the Division will be unable to approve the application and it will be returned. The return of this
project will necessitate reapplication to the Division for approval, including a complete application package and the
appropriate fee.
You may provide your response via email or mail to the address noted below.
Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Kevin Mitchell at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Kevin Mitchell
Environmental Specialist—Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ— Division of Water Resources

828-296-4650 Office
Email [e-mail]
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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