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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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LINDA CULPEPPER
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmenta/ Quality
Apri12, 2019
Stanly & Montgomery Counties
NCDWR Project No. 20181416v.1
R-2530B, B-4974, R-2527; Troy Bypass
APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Phil Harris, III, P.E.
NCDOT Environmental Analysis Unit Manager
1598 Mail Service Center (MAIL)
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
Dear Mr. Harris:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts for the purpose of
constructing project R-2530B (widening Highway 24/27) and B-4974 (improving Highway 24/27 bridge over the
Yadkin River) in Stanly and Montgomery Counties. This permit does not include any impacts as related to the Troy
Bypass, R-2527, which is only in preliminary design phase. Sites highlighted in yellow have received a waiver from
the burial requirement due to steep slope and/or presence of bedrock.
Stream Impacts in the Yadkin-PeeDee River Basin
Permanent Temporary Permanen Temporar Total Stream
Bank Fill in Fill in t Fill in y Fill in Strea Impacts
Stabilizatio m Requiring
Site Intermitten Intermitten Perennial Perennial
n(linear t Stream t Stream Stream Stream Impact Mitigatio
feet) ����ear ft) (linear ft) (linear ft) (linear ft) ��inear n
ft) (linear ft)
50 (Y2 sta 109 10 119 0
25+00)
51 (Y2 sta g 12 20 0
25+00)
1(L sta 38 19 9 28 p
+ 65.5)
2 (L sta 55
+33.69)
upstxeam 106 7 113 0
main
channel
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+33.69) 65 10 75
upstream,
side channel
3 (L sta
55+33.69) 61 38 39 138
downstream
side
4(L sta 67 5 � 12 0
+00)
5(Y6 sta 16 10 26 0
12+50
7 (L sta
93+30) 26 60 10 96
u stream p
8 (L sta
93+30) 16 10 26
downstream
9(L sta 12� 10 137 0
101+00
11 (L sta 62 62 0
113+50)
12 (L sta �
115+00) 147 10 157
downstream p
13 (L sta
116+00) 23 10 33
u stream
16 (L sta
127+00 thru 368 10 378
sta 132+00 p
17 (L sta
134+40thru 1047 35 1082
sta 145+00) .
18 (L sta
148+10) 151 34 185
downstream p
19 (L sta
149+50) 44 12 56
u stream
20 (L sta 131 12 143 0
157+00
22 (L sta �p 10 80 0
192+00)
23 (L sta 371 10 381 371
209+00
24 (L sta
216+50) 96 12 108
u stream 305
25 (L sta
219+30) 209 10 219
downstream
26 (L sta 20 20 40
232+00)
27 (L sta 10 20 30 362
234+00)
28 (L sta 362 20 382
235+40-
29 (L sta 16 10 26 0
237+00)

30 (L sta 10 16 26 0
238+70
31 (L sta 107 10 117 0
259+50
32 (L sta
276+50) 164 10 174
u stream
33 (L sta 307
278+00) 143 13 156
downstream
34 (L sta
292+00 thru 253 25 278
295+00 p
35 (L sta 46 10 56
298+20
36 (L sta 1� 23 40
304+00 O
37 (L sta 2� 136 10 173
306+00
38 (L sta 23g 18 256 0
336+00
39 (L sta 1�1 20 171 0
347+00
40 (L sta 99 11 110 0
359+40
41 (L sta
363+00) 24 12 36
downstream
42 (L sta �
363+00) 44 32 7 83
u stream
44 (L sta � 10 17 0
371+60
45 (L sta
375+50) 86 11 97
downstream
46 (L sta �
375+50) 26 75 101
u stream
47A (L sta 1 � 16 26
380+00)
47 (L sta
380+00 29 10 39 0
48 (L sta 125 33 158
382+00
TOTAL 695 1657 94 3323 517 6286 1345
Total Stream Impact for Project: 62861inear feet.
DWR required mitigation: 1345 linear feet
ACOE required mitigation: 49801inear feet

Wetland Im�acts in the Yadkin-PeeDee River Basin
�11 �cavation Mechanized Hand Total Lnpacts
Site Pill (ac) (temporary) Wetland Requiring
(ac) Clearing (ac) Clearing (ac) ��ct (ac) 1Vfitigafion (ac)
(ac)
6 0.19 0.36 0.12 0.67 0.67
10 <0.01 0.00 0.01
14 0.09 0.09 018 0.18
15 0.05 0.05 0.05
15 < 0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.00 0.03
19 <0.01 0.00 0.01
21 0.02 <0.01 0.02 0.02
43 0.02 <0.01 0.02 0.03
49 0.03 0.03 0.03
Total 0.37 0.00 0.38 0.27 0.01 0.97 1.03
Total Wetland Impact for Project: 1.03 acres.
Onen Water Impacts in the Yadkin-PeeDee River Basin
Permanent Ftill in Temporary Fyll in Total Fill in Open
Site O n Waters ac O n Waters ac Waters ac
11 0.20 0.20
16 0.23 0.23
34 0.22 0.22
0.00
TOTAL 0.65 0.00 0.65
Total Open Water Impact for Project: 0.65 acres.
The project shall be conshucted in accordance with your application dated received October 18, 2018, additional
information requested December 17, 2018, and subsequent requested information received on February 13, 2019 as
well as requirements sent on March 11, 2019. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts
are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 4135. This certification corresponds to the Regional
General Pertnit 31 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local
permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-
Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below).
Should your project change, you must notify the NCDWR and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying
with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or of total
impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 1501inear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to remain valid, you must adhere to the
conditions listed in the attached certification(s) and any additional conditions listed below.
Condition(s) of Certification:
Project Specific Conditions
1. Fill slopes installed in wetland areas that are not complete takes will not have any part of the toe of the slope
constructed in such a way that the remaining wetland is impacted, including but not limited to hydraulic
impacts (draining). [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
2. Riprap will be the size that allows for maximum stability in, around, and discharging to jurisdictional
areas. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]

3. Hazardous spill basins constructed in rock will be lined with an impervious liner to prevent hazardous
materials from discharging through the rock and cross-contaminating the groundwater. If clay accessed on
site does not produce an impervious layer on the bottom of the basin, then„ bentonite clay, a material
already used and approved for such liners by NC DWR, will be used. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
4. Any stream reconstructed in the bottom of drained ponds may require additional impacts to establish
stability. These will be determined in the field during construction as the new stream bed establishment
occurs. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
5. Pond draining will occur with water levels being lowered approximately one foot a day and handled
through adequate sediment and erosion control measures so turbidity is not discharged downstream. [15A
NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
6. Temporary impacts in the mainstem of the Yadkin-PeeDee for the construction of a causeway must be
completely removed at the end of construction. This should be confirmed with bottom elevations shot
before installation and after removal to ensure the area's return to its original depth and conditions. [15A
NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
7. Weirs on hazardous spill basins must be constructed with a structural fill material that will contain a spill.
[15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
8. In accordance with commitments made in your application, clearing of vegetation for purpose of
relocating utilities within jurisdictional wetlands shall be performed without the use of inechanized
equipment. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
9. The NCDOT Division Environmental Officer or Environmental Assistant will conduct a pre-construction
meeting with all appropriate staff to ensure that the project supervisor and essential staff understand the
potential issues with stream and pipe alignment at the permitted site. NCDWR staff shall be invited to the
pre-construction meeting. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2) and (b)(3)
10. Channel relocations shall be completed and stabilized, and approved on site by NCDWR staff, prior to
diverting water into the new channel. Stream banks shall be matted with coir-fiber matting. Vegetation
used for bank stabilization shall be limited to native riparian vegetation, and should include establishment
of a vegetated buffer on both sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent practical. Also, rip-rap
may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain the physical integrity of the stream, but the applicant must
provide written justification and any calculations used to determine the extent of rip-rap coverage
requested. Once the stream has been turned into the new channel, it may be necessary to relocate stranded
fish to the new channel to prevent fish kills. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)
11. At locations where ponds will be drained, proper measures will be taken to drain the pond with limited
impact to upstream and downstream channel stability as well as to native aquatic species. Proper
measures will be taken to avoid sediment release and/or sediment accumulation downstream as a result of
pond draining. If typical pond draining techniques will create significant disturbance to native aquatic
species, additional measures such as collection and relocation may be necessary to prevent a significant
fish kill. NCDOT shall consult with NC Wildlife Resources staff to determine if there are any sensitive
species, and the most appropriate measures to limit impacts to these species. The permittee shall observe
any natural channel re-establishment, ar use natural channel construction techniques, to ensure that the
jurisdictional stream channel above and below the drained pond remains stable, and that no additional
impacts occur within the natural stream channel as a result of draining the pond. [15A NCAC
2H.0506(b)(3)
12. All bridge construction shall be performed from the existing bridge, temporary work bridges, temporary
causeways, or floating or sunken barges. If work conditions require barges, they shall be floated into
position and then sunk. The barges shall not be sunk and then dragged into position. Under no
circumstances should barges be dragged along the bottom of the surface water. [15A NCAC
02H .0506(b)(3)
13. The post-construction removal of any temporary bridge structures must return the project site to its
preconsriuction contours and elevations. The impacted areas shall be revegetated with appropriate native
species. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2)

14. As a condition of this 401 Water Quality Certification, the bridge demolition and construction must be
accomplished in strict compliance with the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices
for Construction and Maintenance Activities. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2) and 15A NCAC
02H .0506(b)(5)]
15. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across the
bridge and pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swales, pre-formed scour holes, vegetated
buffers, etc.) before entering the siream. To meet the requirements of NCDOT's NPDES permit
NCS000250, please refer to the most recent version of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
Stormwater Best Management Practices Toolbox manual for approved measures. A waiver is granted as
requested for the historical bridge being rehabilitated as part of the project. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2)
and 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)]
16. Bridge piles and bents shall be constructed using driven piles (hammer or vibratory) or drilled shaft
construction methods. More specifically, jetting or other methods of pile driving are prohibited without
prior written approval from the NCDWR first. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
17. No drill slurry or water that has been in contact with uncured concrete shall be allowed to enter surface
waters. This water shall be captured, treated, and disposed of properly. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)
18. A turbidity curtain will be installed in the stream if driving or drilling activities occur within the stream
channel, on the stream bank, or within 5 feet of the top of bank, or during the removal of bents from an old
bridge. This condition can be waived with prior approval from the NCDWR. [15A NCAC
02H .0506(b)(3)
19. Due to the perched pipe conditions at Permit Sites 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ,12 ,13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19,
20, 21, 23, 24, and 25, which would require the placement of the pipes on steep grade and/or bedarck,
NCDWQ will not require the burial of the culverts in the streambed in these locations. However, design
and placement of the culvert and other structures shall be installed in such a manner that the original
stream profiles are not altered (i.e., the depth of the channel must not be reduced by a widening of the
streambed). Existing stream dimensions (including pattem and profile) are to be maintained above and
below locations of each culvert. The structures shall be designed and installed to allow for fish and other
wildlife movement as well as prevent headcutting of the stream. The applicant may be required to provide
evidence that the equilibrium has been maintained if requested in writing by the NCDWR. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(2)]
20. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters
and streams, shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a
diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less
than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and
other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may
result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of
the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being
maintained if requested in writing by the NCDWR. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or
other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact the NCDWR for guidance on how
to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(2)]
21. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as
closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where
appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or
outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires
increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
22. Riprap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that
precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized
and installed. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
23. For all linear feet of streams being impacted due to site dewatering activities, the site shall be graded to its
preconstruction contours and revegetated with appropriate native species. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]

24. The stream channel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the
maximum extent practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to
vegetation responsible for maintaining the stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for
access to stream channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(2)]
25. The NCDOT shall design, construct, and operate and maintain hazardous spill catch basins (HSCBs) at
lake and stream crossing within the WS CA watershed. The HSCBs shall be located at Station numbers L
277+75RT, 297+SORT, 307+OOLT, Sta. 331+OOLT, 334+OOLT, 364+OOLT, and 382+OORT. Two
hazardous spill basins will be modified as infiltration basins but retain the ability to be isolated in case of a
spill. These infiltration basins will be maintained as required with the hazardous spill basins. The
locations of the infiltration basins are Station numbers 11+67 Y16 RT and 380 +07 L RT.
26. All portions of the proposed project draining to 303(d) listed watersheds that are impaired due to turbidity
shall be designed, constructed, and operated with sediment and erosion control measures that meet Design
Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A NCAC 4B .0124). However, due to the size of the project, NC
DOT shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC 4B .0124(a) regarding the maximum amount of uncovered
acres.
27. All portions of the proposed project draining to 303(d) listed watersheds that are impaired due to
biological criteria exceedances shall not discharge stormwater directly to surface waters. Stormwater shall
be treated using appropriate best management practices (e.g., vegetated conveyances, constructed
wetlands, detention ponds, etc.) prior to discharging to surface waters.
28. Compensatory mitigation for 1345 linear feet of impact to streams is required. We understand that you
have chosen to perform compensatory mitigation for impacts to streams through the North Carolina
Division of Mitigation Service (DMS) (formerly NCEEP), and that the DMS has agreed to implement the
mitigation for the project. The DMS has indicated in a letter dated October 16, 2019 that they will assume
responsibility for satisfying the federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements for the
above-referenced project, in accordance with the DMS Mitigation Banking Instrument signed July 28,
2010.
29. Compensatory mitigation for impacts to 1.03 acres riverine wetlands is required. We understand that you
have chosen to perform compensatory mitigation for impacts to wetlands through the North Carolina
Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) (formerly NCEEP), and that the DMS has ageed to implement the
mitigation for the project. DMS has indicated in a letter dated October 16. 2019 that they will assume
responsibility for satisfying the federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements for the
above-referenced project, in accordance with DMS's Mitigation Banking Instrument signed July 28, 2010.
General Conditions
1. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters
and streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a
diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter
less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of
culverts and other structures including temparary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a
manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream
and downstream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the
equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWR. If this condition is unable to be met
due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact NCDWR for
guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether ar not a permit modification will be required.
[ i 5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
2. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact
between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall
not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and
fish kills. [15A NCAC 02B.0200]
3. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of
the U.S., or protected riparian buffers. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]

4. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing shall not be modified.
Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(2)]
5. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High 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. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
6. The Permittee shall ensure that the imal design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit
drawings submitted for approval, except where amended during the approval process. [15A NCAC
02H .0507(c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
7. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP
measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual
such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent
excavation in flowing water. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
8. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to
minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3)]
9. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to
prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
[15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
10. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this
certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
11. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to
surface waters is prohibited. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)]
12. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water
quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water
Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If the NCDWR determines that
such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or
that State or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance,
the NCDWR may reevaluate and modify this certification. [15A NCAC 02B.0200]
13. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless
otherwise authorized by this certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
14. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In
addition, the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with
the Division Engineer and the on-site project manager. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c) and 15A NCAC
02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
15. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this
authorixation shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing
activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this
certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0501 and .0502]
16. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and
federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management
rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc.
17. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Resources within
24 hours of discovery. [15A NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)]
18. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at asso�iated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT
Division Engineer shall complete and retum the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify

the NCDWR when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. [15A NCAC
o2x.oso2( fl�
19. Native riparian vegetation (ex. Salix nigra, Juncus (spp), Carex (spp), et al.) must be reestablished in the
riparian areas within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following
completion of construction. [15A NCAC 02B.0231(b)(6)]
20. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated
with this permit without appropriate modifcation. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste
or borrow sites, be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is
a direct impact from road construction activities.[15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
21. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the
proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to
protect surface waters standards [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3]):
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and
Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures
must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the
North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all
construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased
borrow pits associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining
Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance
with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
22. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise
approved by this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)]
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition
with the office of Administrative Hearings within sixty (60) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered
filed when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpm, except
for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the O�ce of
Administrative Hearings.
The petition may be faxed-provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of
Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission.
The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Bill F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center

This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please contact Donna Hood at [phone] or [e-mail].
incerely,
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Linda pepper, Di etar
Division of Water Resources
Electronic copy only distribution:
Andy Williams, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
Larry Thompson, Division 10 Environmental Officer
Carla Dagnino, NC Department of Transportation
Chris Militscher, US Environmental Protection Agency
Claire Ellwanger, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Marla Chambers, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Beth Harmon, Division of Mitigation Services
Donna Hood, NC Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office
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