20190304 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20190319

Mitchell, Robert K
From: Mitchell, Robert K
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:05 AM
To: '[e-mail]'
Cc: 'Brown, David W CIV USARMY CESAW (US)'; Leslie, Andrea J; Aiken, Stan E
Subject: Broyles Nantahala Trail - Request For Additional Information DWR#20190304 - Graham
- Trout
Scott Hatch,
Feel free to call or email if you need clarification on any of these.
On March 6, 2019, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application dated February 6, 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:
Condition #1 of General Certification 4145 requires rip -rap to be installed waterward of bulkheads to ensure
protection of aquatic habitat. Rip -rap provides important aquatic habitat as well as energy dissipation to protect
the proposed wall. Please include a typical showing the installation of rip -rap below the bulkhead to ensure
protection of aquatic habitat or provide an explanation of why this cannot be practically accomplished. [15A
NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2)] I have attached a link to an example for you to use as a reference: https://www.duke-
energy.com/ /media/pdfs/community/lakes-and-rec/na-smg.pdf. (A-28). Please understand that this is not a
design specification, but only an example to help you through the application process.
2. Please provide the dimensions of the rip -rap. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(c)]
Will the work be constructed "in the dry" while the lake is down? If not, please provide a plan of how you the
proposed activity will not exceed the turbidity standard for trout waters (10 NTUs). Similar seawall projects
have used coffer dams and/or 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)]
4. The project indicates that there may be disturbance within the trout buffer. Please contact Stan Aiken with the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources to determine if a trout buffer variance is required. I have copied
him on this email. He can also be reached at 828-296-4500 or via email at [e-mail]. [15A NCAC
02H .0502(c)]
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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