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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20050790 Ver 1_Complete File_20050506 ,,\ o-w' ~"~Oc. (;j y - .- > - -~~ 0" . '" '"'-~ Michael F. Easley, Governor f William G. Ross Jr" S(crctary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P,E. Director Division of WatcrQuality May 10, 2005 DWQ Project # 05-0790 Yancey County Michele Lawhern, County Manager Yancey County Room 11, Courthouse Burnsville, NC 29714 Subject Property: Georges Fork (EWP DSR 2004-27) Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dear Mrs. Lawhern: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 810 feet of streams for the purpose of streambank stabilization at the subject properties, as described within your application received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on May 5, 2005, After reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3376 (3376). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) 37 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, Non-discharge, and stormwater regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us 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 conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. The Additional Conditions of the Certification are: sr.}\. - - .... N C'DEi',:i; 401 Wetlands Certification Unit 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733-1786/ FAX 919-733-6893/lntemet: http://h20enr,statencus/ncwetlands .~n Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Page2 of6 May 10,2005 ~ 1. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Stream Plan Location or Reference 2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices 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: 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. 3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-Construction Notification. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. Page3 of6 May 10,2005 , 4. No'Sediment & Erosion Control Measures wIn Wetlands or Waters Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land Resources has released the project. 5. Certificate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail SeNice Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. 6. Construction in this creek and disturbance within a 25-foot trout buffer should be avoided during the January 1 to April 15 rainbow trout spawning period to avoid adverse effects of sediment on eggs and laNae. However, Wildlife Resources Commission will not object to construction of Natural Resources ConseNation Service "urgent and compelling" sites during the spawning period provided these projects are, to the extent appropriate and practical, constructed by: (1) using flow diversion structures such as sand bags, (2) placing large-sized rock toes and filter cloth backing for stabilization sites before backfilling, and (3) excavating new channel alignments in dry areas. Construction at the other non-"urgent and compelling" sites should not occur during the spawning period to minimize the potential adverse effects of multiple construction activities on trout resources in this creek. 7. Sediment and erosion control measures must be implemented prior to construction and maintained on the sites to minimize sediment in downstream areas. Seeding for a temporary cover of wheat, millet, or similar annual grain or permanent herbaceous cover should occur on all bare soil within five (5) days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control. The projects should be accomplished in stages instead of leaving large tracts exposed to further storm events. Erosion control matting should be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils in steep slope and riparian areas. Matting should be secured in place with staples, stakes, or, wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall fescue should not be used in riparian areas. In addition, because of an anticipated difficulty in establishing ground cover during the winter, reseeding should be conducted, as necessary, in the spring-time with a native annual and perennial seed mix with a temporary nursery crop of wheat, millet or other grain. - -.._- -.I -. _U_-J' Page4- of6 May 10,2005 , 8. Only clean, large, angular rock, large woody material, or other natural stream design materials and techniques should be used for bank stabilization. Rock should not be placed in the stream channel in a manner that constricts stream flow or that will impede aquatic life movements during low flow conditions. Filter cloth should be placed behind large rock that is used for bank stabilization. Properly designed rock vanes should be constructed wherever appropriate on bank stabilization and chan~el rea.lignment stream reaches t<:> improve channel stability and to improve aquatic habitat. Root wads should be Installed low enough in the bank so that a significant portion (at least one-third) the root wad is inundated during normal flows. 9. The channel should be restored to a more stable condition. However, under no circumstances should river rock, sand or other materials be dredged from the stream channel under authorization of this permit except, if necessary, in the immediate vicinity of the eroding banks for the explicit purpose of anchoring stabilizing or flow/grade control structures or for reestablishing the natural and more stable stream channel dimensions. Stream bed materials are unstable in flowing-water situations and are unsuitable for bank stabilization. In stream dredging has catastrophic effects on aquatic life and disturbance of the natural form of the stream channel can cause downstream erosion problems. The natural dimension, pattern, and profile 'of the stream upstream and downstream of the permitted area should not be modified by widening the stream channel or changing its depth. 10. Stabilization measures should only be applied on or near existing erosion sites, leaving other stable stream bank areas in a natural condition. Grading and backfilling should be minimized and tree and shrub growth should be retained where possible to ensure long term availability of stream bank cover for aquatic life and wildlife. Backfill materials should be obtained from upland sites except in cases where excess stream bed materials are available. Berms should not be permitted because they block the floodplain, constrict and accelerate flood flows, and often fail and sometimes impede drainage during large flood events. 11. Repairs to eroded banks should be conducted in a dry work area where possible. Sandbags or other clean diversion structures should be used where possible to minimize excavation in flowing water. Channel realignments should be constructed by excavating the new channel from downstream to upstream before connecting it to the old channel. 12. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank whenever possible. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials. Equipment used in stream channel must be clean, new or low hour equipment. 13. Disturbed stream banks and a 25-foot vegetated zone, or the widest width that is practical under the site conditions, should be restored where possible along the construction sites to natural riparian conditions with native trees and shrubs (e.g., silky dogwood, rhododendron, dog hobble, red maple, silky willow, tag alder, black willow, sycamore) to provide long-term bank stability and stream shading. Note, silky dogwood, silky willow and black willow can be planted as live stakes collected during the dormant growing season. Cuttings should be randomly planted on four (4) foot centers from the waters edge to the top of the bank. Trees should be planted on ten (10) to twelve (12) foot centers. Stream banks in these areas should also be seeded with a native annual and perennial seed mix with a temporary nursery crop of wheat, millet or other grain. - ...---.J ......-...~. PageS of6 May 10,2005 ( 14.lf pasture along the stream is to be used for grazing, a fence must be constructed outside of the riparian zone and the stream to prevent livestock from entering these areas. 15. Diffuse Flow All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected riparian zones such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into a stream. If this is not possible, it may be necessary to provide stormwater facilities that are considered to remove nitrogen. This may require additional approval from this Office. 16. Riparian Zone Replanting Replanting of vegetation within disturbed areas located within 30 feet of the streambank associated with any land disturbing activity, repair, replacement and/or maintenance must be done in a manner consistant with the Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration immediately following construction. (Please see attached.) 45. Deed Notifications Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all retained jurisdictional wetlands, waters and protective woody riparian zones in order to assure compliance for future wetland, water and buffer impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place prior to impacting any wetlands, waters and/or buffers approved for impact under this Certification Approval and Authorization Certificate, A sample deed notification can be downloaded from the 401/Wetlands Unit web site at http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands, The text of the sample deed notification may be modified as appropriate to suit to this project. 17. Turbidity Standard The turbidity standard of 50 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 28. .0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. 18. No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures in Wetlands Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land Resources or locally delegated program has released the project. - ---4_-J -- ----J- Page60f6 May 10,2005 , Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing, You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714, This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the, Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721 or Mr. Kevin Barnett in the DWQ Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, P/IJ-' o~ / ) ~tt L.--.?- Jc.ua~,'t-~l Alan W. Klimek, P.E. AWKlkhb Enclosures: GC 3376 Certificate of Completion Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration cc: Stu Ryman, Altamont Environmental, Inc. 50 College Street Asheville, NC 28801 USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office DWQ Asheville Regional Office DLR Asheville Regional Office File Copy Central Files Filename: 05-0790. EWP. GeorgesFork.Approval MEMORANDUM TO: John Dorney Non-Discharge Branch Regional Contact: WQ Supervisor: Date: Barnett. Kevin R()Qf~r Frlw~mi~ SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Facility Name Georges Fork E\VP DSR 2004-27 Project Number 05 0790 Recvd From APP County Yancey County2 Region Asheville Received Date 5/6/05 Project Type E\VP Recvd By Region Certificates Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Type Type Impact Score Index Stream Class Prim. Supp. Acres Basin Req. Feet Req. INW37 I Stream IOY @N I 17-2-52-33- r-c-I TR 140,306. I I 810.00 1 I IOY ON I 1 r--I I I I MitiQation Mitigation Type Wetland Type Acres Feet r Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y @ N Did you request more info? 0 Y @ N Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y @ N Is Mitigation required? 0 YON Recommendation: 0 Issue @ Issue/Cond 0 Deny Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 355407 Longitude (ddmmss) 821530 Comments: issued - ARO - KHB - 05/10/2005 cc: Regional Office Central Office Page Number 1 Triage Check List Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office Project Name: Georges Fork EWP DWQ#: 05-0790 County: Yancey Date: 5/1 0/05 To: 60-day Processing Time: 5/6/05 to 7/4/05 From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone: (919) 733-9721 The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation. Please call if you need assistance. D D D D D o D D D D D o Stream length impacted Stream determination Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps Minimization/avoidance issues Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman) Pond fill Mitigation Ratios Ditching Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable? Check drawings for accuracy Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings? Cumulati ve impact concern Comments: As per our discussion regarding revision of the triage and delegation processes, please review the attached file. Note that you are the first reviewer, so this file will need to be reviewed for administrative as well as technical details. If you elect to place this project on hold, please ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both the Central Office in Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As we discussed, this is an experimental, interim procedure as we slowly transition to electronic applications. Please apprise me of any complications you encounter, whether related to workload, processing times, or lack of a "second reviewer" as the triage process in Central had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to improve this process, especially so that we can plan for the electronic applications, let me know. Thanks! " ~~@~ow~@ MAY 6 Z005 Office Use Only: DENR. IT'( WETl.ANDS AlIO STORM',vATER BRANCH Fonn Version May 2002 USACE Action ID No. D\VQ No. (If any particular itcm is not applicablc to this projcct, pleasc enter "Not Applicablc" or "N/ A".) I. Processing 1. Chcck all of the approval(s) rcquested for this projcct: ~ Section 404 Pern1it 0 o Section 10 Pcnnit 0 ~ 401 Water Quality Certification Riparian or Watershed Buffcr Rules Isolated Wetland PCTI11it from DWQ 2. Nationwide, Regional or Gencral Permit Number(s) Rcqucsted: Nationwide 37 3. If this notification is solely a courtcsy copy because writtcn approval for thc 401 Certification is not required, chcck here: 0 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposcd for mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal ofPCN), complcte section VIII and chcck here: 0 5. If your projcct is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Managemcnt Area of Environmental Concern (sce the top of page 2 for further dctails), check herc: 0 II. Applicant Information 1. Owner! Applicant Information Name: A1ichele Lmvhem, County Jdcl11ager Mailing Address: 110 Town Square Yancey County Courthouse, Room 1 Bumsville, NC 28714 Telephone Number: (828) 682-3971 Fax Number: (828) 682-4301 E-mail Address: m.lawhem@cozmtymanager.yanceycoUlzty.org 2. Agcnt/Consultant Information (A signed and datcd copy of the Agent Authorization lettcr must bc attached if the Agent has signatory authority for thc owner/applicant.) Namc: Stuart A. Ryman Company Affiliation: Altamont Environmental, Inc. Mailing Addrcss: 50 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801 Tclcphone Number: (828) 281-3350 Fax Number: (828) 281-3351 E-mail Addrcss:sryman@altamontellviroJ1lnental.com III. Project Information f"'" i '\ ." l . ~ ~ Attach' a viduity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to sunounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined, For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: Georges Fork ETVP DSR 2004-27 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Propeliy Identification Number (Tax PIN): See attached Table 1 4. Location County: Yancey County Nearest Town: Burnsville Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Burnsville, follow NC Highway 19E east approximately 2 miles. Take a right onto Georges Fork Road. Georges Fork runs parallel to the road the length of the project area. See attached Figure 1. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35054' 7" N/820 15' 3D" TV (approximate center of project area) (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Property size (acres): Multiple - See attached Table 1 7. Nearest body of water (streamlriverlsoundlocean/lake): Georges Fork 8. River Basin: French Broad (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: 2 Land use in the vicinity of the proposed project site consists of agricultural and residential uses. Portions of Georges Fork were heavily impacted during Tropical Storms Frances and Ivan. Severe stream bank erosion has occurred throughout the length of Georges Fork. In some location, the stream is clogged with woody, mineral, and/or non-native debris, reducing the hydraulic capacity of the channel. The streambank erosion and reduced channel capacity threatens the stability of roads, driveways, structures and property. 9. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: This Pre-Construction Notificationfor17l addresses the entirety of DSR 27. DSR 27 covers damage from Tropical Storms Frances and Ivan fi'om the upstream end of Georges Fork to the confluence of Georges Fork and Little Crabtree Creek. Extensive stream bank erosion occurred as a result of flooding during the Tropical Storms. This DSR includes 12 distinct sites where streambanks have eroded and are in need of stabilization. The locations of these sites are shown 011 Figure 2. The post-flood condition threatens the stability and safety of property, driveways, roads and associated structures. Less than 0.8-acre per site will be disturbed during stream bank stabilization activities. Each site is discreet, and is not contiguous with nearby sites. Therefore aformal approval of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan elements of this proposal is not needed. Several sites are within 1,000 feet of each other and total disturbed buffer will be greater than 100 feet within 1,000 feet, therefore an application for a Trout Waiver will be submitted. Allwork will be pelformed as per conversations between Altamont Environmental, US Army Corps of Engineers, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and on-site consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service personnel on other EWP sites in this watershed. Work will include streambank stabilization in the area described below as well as localized removal of organic and mineral debris and stream bank re-vegetation. Georges Fork is classified as 'C', 'Trout' waters throughout the project area. The following activities are proposed in the project area: 1) Twelve distinct areas is in need of streambank stabilization have been identified, totaling approximately 810 linear feet. Ten of these sites consist of less than 100 foot length of stream bank erosion and less than 4 feet in height. The remaining two areas consist of banks between 5-7 feet high Repairs in these areas will involve the following: . Stabilize the riverbanks by removing unstable vegetation, placing large angular stone or coil' logs at the toe of the slope to an elevation above the normal water level, backfilling behind and above the stone and/or coir logs with rocky debris removedfi'om the floodplain or imported to the site, topping with soil and planting native vegetation. Additionally, ilz-stream structures will be used to deflect flow from the stream bank where appropriate. 2) Removal of organic, mineral, and non-native material from areas where the hydraulic capacity of the stream channel has been reduced based upon evaluation of existing cross- sections and regional curves. 3) Softening of minor over-steepened banks and riparian planting. 3 Work will include: channel realignment, streambank reconstruction and stabilization in the areas described below. Equipment used to accomplish the above tasks includes: rubber tired skidders, ! 5 ton dump truck, hydraulic track mounted excavator with thumb, and chainsaws. The locations of the streambank repair areas are provided in Figure 2. Representative typical photographs of damage and proposed repairs for the stream bank stabilization areas are included as Figures 3 and 4. Repairsfor each of these areas are detailed in Figures 3A through 4A. Specific areas are summarized on the table on page 8. Stream bank Stabilization Streambank stabilization is needed on approximately 810 linear feet of banks within this project area. The proposed method of repair at each of the areas will be very similar in nature and will involve stabilizing the bank in its pre-flood location. A key in trench will be excavated at the base of the existing slope as necessary. Large (two to three foot diametel~ angular rock and/or coir logs will be used to stabilize the toe of the bank. Large rock will be used at the toe of the slope. Coir logs will be placed above the rock (1-3 layers). The area behind the coil' logs will be backfilled with rocky debris material excavated fi-om the floodplain or imported material, and soil will be placed on the top of the reconstructed bank to aid in the establishment of vegetation. Where sufficient space is available, a bankfull bench will be constructed in the fill area to increase hydraulic capacity and enhance future bank stability. The area will be seeded with grasses upon completion of heavy equipment work. With the landowner's permission, live stakes and bare root stock native trees and shrubs will be planted on top of the bank stabilization work. Work will be performedfrom the riverbank to the extent possible. Georges Fork is a relatively narrow channel (10- 12 feet wide) and is not incised in most locations (banks less than 2-4 feet high). For this reason it is anticipated that the majority of the streambank stabilization work can be accomplished from the stream bank. Stabilization of streambanks will require placement of material in wet conditions. In such cases, sand bags, or the equivalent, will be used to deflect water flow away fi-om the work area, as well as prevent water from accumulating in the work area. Standard erosion and sedimentation control measures will be utilized throughout the project. The work addressed in this application is intended to improve the post-flood hydraulic capacity of the stream reaches discussed, stabilize severely eroded streambanks that are threatening structures, and to return the areas to pre-flood conditions. The proposed actions are not intended to enhance existing conditions or restore the stream reaches using natural channel design techniques. Such activities would require detailed engineering evaluation and design, which are beyond the intent of the EWP program. A summary of affected property owners is included as Table 1. All property owners affected by the proposed work have signed access agreements. 4 At each work site, work shall proceedfi'om downstream to upstream to reduce sediment loading. All staging areas will be less than half an acre in size. Work will proceed as follows at each work area (as applicable): 1. Flag the work limits. 2. A1ark live trees and shrubs to be protected. 3. Construct temporary construction entrance/exits, where necessary. 4. Install sediment fence around staging areas. 5. At the end of each workday install erosion control matting or geotextile fabric on exposed soil using removable stakes. Erosion control mats will be constructed of coil' fiber or a coil' fiber mixture for maximum erosion protection, vegetation establishment assistance, and for minimal impact on wildlife. The applical1l is considering the use of pre-vegetated coil' mats to improve erosion control measures and speed the revegetation process. 6. During construction, place large boulders and/or coil' logs at the toe of repaired streambanks where necessary. 7. Fill and compact behind boulders and/or coil' logs. Cover with soil, install erosion control mat, and seed. 8. Inspect and maintain repairs. A site-specific engineering design based on a specific storm event was not completed because the EWP program is not intended to fimd stream restoration design or construction work. Rather, the EWP program is designed to quickly stabilize eroding stream banks to prevent on- going erosion, sedimentation and possible loss of property or life. Because natural channel design methods are beyond the scope of the EWP program, published literature values were consulted in order to specifY the bank stabilization and erosion control materials and methods described in this document. For example, we have specified that filter cloth will be placed behind large rock usedfor streambank stabilization or for in-stream structures to increase the stability of the repair measures and minimize sediment loading to the stream. Ifroot-wads are used they will be installed so that at least 1/3 of the root is inundated during normal flows. Clean, large, angular rock, large woody material, coir logs and natural fiber erosion control mats will be usedfor streambank stabilization Once site construction has ceased, the banks of the restored channel will be seeded with a native floodplain seed mix and the high stress areas will be lined with erosion control (EC) matting to ensure bank stability. Furthermore, sod matting will be grubbed on-site and used (when available) to line the near bank regions of the constructed/stabilized channel to provide immediate stability. Live stakes and matting staples will be used to secure the EC fabriclsod- matting in these high stress areas. Broadcast seeding rates will be as specifiedfrom the local nursery, generally 15-20 lbs/acre depending on species. With landowner permission, native shrub and tree species will be planted throughout the project reach at a rate of 320 stems/acre, securing near bank areas and providing future shading to the channel. Existing woody vegetation will be preserved to minimize project impacts. The following steps will be observed with respect to vegetation: 5 1. Exposed soil will be covered with erosion control matting at the end of every workday. }.fiats will be secured using removable stakes. 2. The project riparian zone and/or buffer areas will be re-vegetated with a combination of native trees, shrubs and herbs/grasses. All disturbed areas will be seeded with a temporary native grass mixture immediately following completion of the work in those areas. Temporary seeding will be accomplished using an application rate of 120 pounds per acre. Straw mulch and tall fescue will not be used in riparian areas. 3. When possible sod will be taken from adjacent areas (with landowner permission) and placed on exposed soil to provide immediate stabilization within five days of ground disturbing activities. 4. If sod is not available on-site temporary seeding will occur on all bare soil within five days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control. If sod is used, the bare area left after removal of sod will be planted. 5. Re-seeding will be conducted, as necessary, with a native annual and perennial seed mix with a tempormy nursery crop of wheat, millet, or other grain. 6. Woody vegetation will be planted during the normal growing season assuming landowner permission. Removal of Organic and Rocky Debris The applicant recognizes that some woody debris in the riparian zone is a necessary component of habitat integrity and will strive to remove only non-native objects and those debris elements considered an immediate or impending threat to life and structures. Contractors performing debris removal tasks will be instructed to access debris on both sides of the river from the bank on which the debris is located. Contractors will be instructed specifically to keep heavy equipment out of the river channel. In some circumstances, it is likely that chainsaw operators or heavy equipment support personnel may need to get in the river to cut or help free debris jams being removed. In addition, large debris being pulled fi'om the riverbank may result in some riverbank scour. The applicant will instruct contractors pelforming the work to refrain from cutting any live vegetation unless it is leaning toward the river at more than a 3D-degree angle and the river is entrenched or the riverbank is unstable at that point. Debris removed will be hauled off site or chipped and disposed of in the jlood plain. In cases where it is determined that large woody debris can be utilized in current or projectedfuture bank stabilization work, such as in log vanes or as root wads, these articles may be stored on site out of the jloodway upon landowner permission. All areas disturbed due to debris removal and equipment access will be reshaped and reseeded. Access to the channel will be perpendicular to the channel. Precaution will be taken to protect mast production and stream canopy trees. Dead trees that provide den habitat and are determined to pose no hazard to the channel shall be protected. Rocky debris within the jlood plain and channel that reduces the hydraulic capacity of the channel will be removed using an excavator. The removal of rocky debris will proceedfrom the stream channel back toward the streambank allowing the excavator to work on the debris pile. The reconfiguredjloodplain will be shaped in a manner intended to restore the hydraulic capacity of the stream system. Rocky debris removed from the jloodplain will be used to 6 stabilize the streambank, or will be hauled offsite. At sites where there is no eroded stream bank in the immediate vicinity, the excavated lIlaterialwill be used to strengthen the natural berm of the streambank or will be hauled off site. In 110 case shall the deposited material be placed at an elevation higher than the existing strealllbanks. 10. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The work being described is recovery work under the Emergency Watershed Protection progralll to protect existing property and structures. Strealllbank stabilization will also prevent further erosion and sedimentation to the Cane River. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional dctcrminations and/or pennits have bcen requested and/or obtaincd for this project (including all prior phases of the samc subdivision) in the past, please cxplain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Numbcr, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issucd permits, certifications or othcr useful information. Describe prcviously approved wetland, strcam and buffcr impacts, along with associated mitigation (whcre applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and dcscribe pcrmits issued for prior scgmcnts of the samc T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. N/A V. Future Project Plans Arc any future pcrmit requests anticipated for this project? If so, dcscribe the anticipatcd work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the currcnt application. No VI. Proposed Impacts to \Vaters of the United States/\Vaters of the State It is the applicant's ( or agent's) responsibility to detcnnine, delincate and map all impacts to wetlands, open watcr, and strcam channels associatcd with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Scction VII bclow. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listcd hercin, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wctlands and watcrs, and all streams (intennittent and perennial) must be shown on a dclineation map, whcther or not impacts are proposcd to these systcms. W ctland and strcam evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wctland or strcam mitigation, list and dcscribe the impact in Scction VIII below, If additional space is ncedcd for listing or dcscription, please attach a scparate shcct. 7 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Proposed impacts include channel realignment and streambank stabilization. Precautions will be taken to keep heavy equipment out of the stream channel except where absolutely necessary to install bank stabilization measures. Work will be conducted in the dry to the extent practicable. Sediment and erosion control measures, including sand bags, silt fences and reseeding, will be utilized to minimize sedimentation. 2. Individually list wetland impacts below: There will be no wetlands impacted at this site. Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to Site Number Type ofImpact* Impact IOO-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type ofWetland*** (indicate on map) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet) * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but arc not Iimitcd to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separatcly list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through thc Fcdera1 Emcrgcncy Managemcnt Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approvcd local floodplain maps. Maps are availablc through the FEMA Map Service Ccnter at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.fema,gov. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (c. g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, bcaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, ete.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (detennination of isolation to be made by USACE only). List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: None Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A 3. Individually list all intennittent and perennial stream impacts below: Stream Impact Length of Average Width Stream of Stream Perennial or Site Number (see Type of Impact* Impact Name** Before Impact Intermittent? Figure 2) (linear feet) (ft) Area 1 Streambank Stabilization 50 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 4 ft high) Area 2 Streambank Stabilization 95 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 7 ft high) Area 3 Stream bank Stabilization 50 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 4 ft high) 8 Area 4 Streambank Stabilization 40 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 4 ft high) Area 5 Stream bank Stabilization 95 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 4 ft high) I I Area 6 Stream bank Stabilization 80 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 4 ft high) Area 7 Streambank Stabilization 85 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 4 ft high) Area 8 Stream bank Stabilization 75 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 4 ft high) Area 9 Stream bank Stabilization 50 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 7 ft high) Area 10 Stream bank Stabilization 65 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 4 ft high) Area 11 Stream bank Stabilization 95 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 4 ft high) Area 12 Stream bank Stabilization 25 Georges Fork 11 Perennial (less than 4 ft high) * List cach impact separatcly and idcntify tcmporary impacts. Impacts includc, but arc not limitcd to: culverts and associatcd rip-rap, dams (scparatcly list impacts duc to both structurc and flooding), rcloeation (includc lincar fcct beforc and aftcr, and net loss/gain), stabilization activitics (cemcnt wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, ctc.), excavation, ditching/straightcning, etc. If strcam rclocation is proposcd, plans and profilcs showing thc lincar footprint for both the original and rclocatcd streams must bc included. ** Strcam namcs can be found on USGS topographic maps. Ifa strcam has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to thc nearcst downstrcam named stream into which it flows. USGS maps arc availablc through thc USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at wWW.USgs,gov. Scveral internct sitcs also allow dircct download and printing of USGS maps (c.g., www,topozone,com. www.mapqucst.com. ctc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 810 linear feet 4. Individually list all opcn watcr impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Occan and any other water of the V.S,) below: There will be no impacts to open waters. Open Water Impact Area of Name of Water body Type of Water body Site Number Type ofImpact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, (indicate on map) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.) 9 I * I I I I List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. 5. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): D uplands D stream D wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. On behalf of Yancey County, Altamont will provide contractors engaged in the implementation of this work both written and verbal instructions of all impact avoidance statements provided below. All heavy equipnzent will be kept out of the stream channel during stream bank stabilization and stream relocation work, except where absolutely necessary to install bank stabilization measures. Disturbance of channel bottom and banks and equipment access areas shall be held to the minimum necessary to allow for bank stabilization and debris removal sufficient to restore the hydraulic capacity of the stream channel. Temporary grass cover shall be planted on all bare soil within 5 days of ground disturbing activities. Provided landowners give permission, herbaceous and woody shrub and tree vegetation will also be installed on the riverbank upon completion of bank stabilization work Yancey County will provide a site manager to routinely inspect and supervise contractor work to help ensure impact avoidance instructions are beingfollowed. VIII. Mitigation . DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. 10 USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice ofIssuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9,2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Teclmical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h20.enr.state. nc. us/ncwetlands/ stn11l.~i de.html. 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreagellinear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc,), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction, Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. NIA 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at (919) 733-5208 to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h20.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. Ifuse of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): NIA Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NIA Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NIA Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NIA Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NIA IX. Environmental Documentation (required. by D\VQ) 11 Docs the projcct involve an expenditurc of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ~ No D If yes, docs the proj ect requirc preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Enviroru11ental Policy Act (NEP AlSEP A)? Note: If you arc not sure whether a NEPAlSEPA document is requircd, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes D No ~ If yes, has the documcnt review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes 0 No 0 X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watcrshcd Buffcrs (rcquircd by DWQ) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, dclineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Scction VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clcarly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whcther or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may bc included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will thc project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Neusc), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify)? Yes 0 No [gJ If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. Ifbuffer mitigation is rcquired calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Zone* Impact Multiplier Required (square feet) Mitigation 1 3 2 1.5 Total * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposcd (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Paymcnt into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund), Please attach all appropriate information as identificd within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or ,0260. 12 XI. Stormwatcr (rcquircd by D\VQ) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream [rom the property, Impervious acreage will not change. Erosion and sedimentation prevention and control will be maintained throughout this project primarily through proper water management, construction sequencing, proper staging and stockpiling of materials, and the maintenance, at all times, of suitable channel capacity for expectedj1.Olv events. Equipment, fuels, lubricants, or other potential sources of water pollution will not be stored in areas that could be j1.ooded during this project. XII. Scwage Disposal (rcquircd by DWQ) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. Portable facilities shall be provided at the work site. XIII. Violations (rcquired by D\VQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (1 SA NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes D No [2J Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes D No [2J XIV. Othcr Circumstanccs (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). N/A Applicant/Agcnt's Signa urc Da c (Agent's signature is valid only i an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) 05 13 TABLE 1 AFFECTED PARCELS GEDRGES FORK DSR 2004-27 YANCEY COUNTY, NC MAP ID PIN OWNER Property ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Exigency? CHANNEL STEAM BANK Size (acres) REALIGNMENT STABILIZATION 105 83004621736000 BAGGETT EARLENE JONES LIFE ESTATE 2,10 l~LOWERGEORGESFORKRD BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 146 83004515875000 BARNES GEORGE & SARAH 1,00 336 GEORGES FORK RD BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 149 83004516700000 GILLESPIE JACK 0,25 Not Listed N . 150 83004515513000 BLANKENSHIP WILLIAM ETAL 1,10 51 HARNETT ST ASHEVILLE NC 28806 N . 158 83004515229000 KARDULlS ANTHONY & MELODY 1,38 456 GEORGES FORK RD BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 167 83004503961000 SPARKS KENNY ROSS & JUDITH 2,00 PO BOX 145 BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 180 83004507077000 GILLESPIE ERVENA CHOATE 1225 1222 CANE BRANCH RD BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 20 73900594703000 ROBINSON IRENE 050 839 GEORGES FORK RD BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 32 73900496033000 SLAGLE IDA 11,00 145 APPALACHIAN DRIVE BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 41 73900590060000 HONEYCUTT ALLEN & JUNE 1,24 12 FAMILY CIRCLE DRIVE BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 55 73900580856000 JONES ANTHONY L & PAMELA J 1,00 150 FAMILY CIRCLE DR BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 57 73900580728000 BARTON MARTHA DIANE J . 1,00 11 CACTUS LANE BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 65 73900580655000 CARROLL GA YNELL JONES & ANTHONY LYNN 1,00 60 CACTUS LANE BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . 92 73900478374000 CASSIDA EDD 3352 160 SNAKE DEN DRIVE BURNSVILLE NC 28714 N . P;JDSRS/DSR 27 GEORGES FORK/parcels_georges fork_acoe YANCEY COUNTY M.ichele P. Lawhcrn, County Manager JolmRenfro, Chairman Dean Hicks, Commissioner Blaine Whitson, Commissioner CounryCourthouse, Room II . Burnsvillc, North Carolina 28714 PHONE: (828) 682-3971 . FAX: (828) 682-4301' EMAIL: mlawhern@yancey.main.nc.us November 10, 2004 Altamont Environmental, Inc. 50 College Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Stu, At the regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of Commissioners last evening, the enclosed contract for professional services was executed, relative to EWP Section 216 work. Pursuant to, or in the spirit of the further intent of this contract, this Yancey County Local Govemment hereby authorizes Altamont Environmental, Inc. to sign and execute all necessary permits and coordinate communications with said regulatory agencies. Ifthere should be any questions about the above, please feel free to call me at any time. mielY, V ~~~hem Yancey County Manager Work: 828/682-3971; Cellular 828/284-0746 ALTAMONT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. ENGINEERING & HYDROGEOLOGyl Scale 1 inch = 2000 feet 50 COLLEGE STREET, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 TEL. 828.281.3350 FAC .828.281.3351 www.altamontenvironmental.com Georges Fork- EWP 2004-27 Yancey County. North Carolina P:\Templates\Figures in Word\Figure Border.doc L >--- .- (\J N 500 , I I L___ Legend Property boundary Road Surface water Stabilization Locations o 500 1000 Feet Figure 2 Georges Fork DSR 2004-27 EWP Project Area Yancey County, North Carolina AL TAMONT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. -I EN GIN E E R I N G & H Y D R 0 G EO LOG Y 50 COLLEGE S1REET, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 TEL,828.281.3350 FAC.828.281.3351 www.aItamontenvironmentaI.com 01-25-05 Figure 3 Georges Fork DSR No. 2004-27 Yancey County, North Carolina AL T AMONT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. ENGINEERING & HYDROGEOLOGyl 50 COLLEGE STREET, ASHEVILLE, NC 2880 \ TEL. 828.28\.3350 F AC .828.28\.335\ www.altamontenvironmental.com AL TAMONT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FIGURE IENGINEERING & HYDROGEOLOGYI 50 COLLEGE STREET. ASHEVILLE, NC 2880 t TEL,828,281.3350 FAC,828,281.335 t www.altamontenvironmental.com DRAWN BY: ZAN PRICE PROJECT MANAGER: STU RYMAN CLIENT: YANCEY COUNTY DATE: 04/25/05 NOT TO SCALE EWP 2004-27 GEORGES FORK YANCEY COUNTY, NC 3a Figure 4 Georges Fork DSR No. 2004-27 Yancey County, North Carolina AL T AMONT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. I' E N GIN E E R I N G & H Y 0 R 0 G E 0 LOG Y I 50 COLLEGE STREET, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 TEL. 828.281.3350 FAC .828.281.3351 www.altamontenvironmental.com ALTAMONT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. I EN GIN E E R I N G & H YO R 0 G E 0 lOG Y I 50 COILEGE STREET, ASHEVIllE. NC 2880\ TEL.828.281.3350 F AC,828.281.335\ www.altamontenvironmental.com DRAWN BY: ZAN PRICE PROJECT MANAGER: STU RYMAN -" CLIENT: YANCEY COUNTY DA TE: 04/25/05 NOT TO SCALE FIG URE 4a , [Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]] Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]] From: Cyndi Karoly <cyndi.karoly@ncmail.net> Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:58:57 -0500 To: Laurie J Dennison <Laurie.J.Dennison@ncmail.net> fyi - so please note that fees are waived when you create these files - perhaps a brief handwritten note in the file jacket, or we can add a copy of this message , Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]] From: Tom Reeder <tom.reeder@ncmail.net> Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:43:18 -0500 To: Cyndi Karoly <cyndi.karoly@ncmail.net> cyndi - In answer to your question yesterday it appears that the fees are being waived for the EWP associated 401s. Subject: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities] From: Alan Klimek <alan.klimek@ncmail.net> Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:37:40 -0500 To: Tom Reeder <Tom.Reeder@ncmail.net> Yes, the fees are being waived. See attachment. Alan -------- Original Message -------- Subject:STream Clearing Activities Date:Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:40:08 -0500 From:"Robin W. Smith" <robin.w.smith@ncmail.net> Organization:NC DENR To:Alan Klimek <Alan.Klimek(cV,ncmail.net>, Jim Simons <Jim.Simons@ncmai1.net>, David Vogel <David.Vogel@ncmail.net> CC:Johanna Reese <Johanna.Reese@ncmail.net>, Nann Guthrie <Nann. Guthrie@ncmuil.net> r , .'.-~:..~" ~ll: Attached is an electronic copy of the letter and information sheet sent to the 19 counties and one town that have contracts with NRCS for stream clearing projects. Those letters went out over the Secretary's signature on Friday. We will hand-deliver a memo containing the same basic information to the mountain area legislators tomorrow. We are also working with the Governor's Office on a news release; I am not sure how soon that will go out. Give me a call if you have any questions, Thanks for working toward getting meetings set up. Robin. 10[2 3/17/20056:46 AM , [Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]] Robin W. Smith <robin.w.smith@ncmail.net> Assistant Secretary of Planning & Policy Office of the Secretary NC DENR [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]) Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Encoding: 7bit [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities] Content-Type: message/rfc822 ' Content-Encoding: 7bit !EWP letter to counties.docll Content-Type~ application/msword ____,_"-c:;.,c:;.,=c"_._.,,,_,___ _____ _ ___.,-'-'c",::L~~_~~~~t--Enc~~!~_g_~ base64 - -- ---= -- -- --, - --- ! ,j ---- ,Stream-Clearing Activities-3.docl Content-Type: application/mswordl ,____ _ _=:.:._=_____-'-- _ ____1 C~~te~t-Encoding: base64 ! _______--------==--=-_=:...::..=~::.-.:=-..:-.=.:____=.:._____'_:.::~~~=_::::__..:::.:.::.. _ --_=--======---~ 1 "_"_._"_m."~'__'_ ---------....-.-- . ' 20[2 3/17/20056:46 AM , February 25, 2005 Page 1 of2 February 25,2005 RE: Emergency Watershed Protection Stream-Clearing Projects Dear I know that County experienced stream damage as a result of the fall hurricanes. Our department would like to work closely with your county to insure that stream restoration projects receiving state and federal funds under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program move as smoothly as possible through the environmental review and permitting process. I have enclosed for your information a brief summary of the types of permits and approvals that may be required for these projects. For projects that involve work directly affecting the streambed, the United States Army Corps of Engineers will be the primary environmental permitting agency. For those projects, our staff in the Division of Water Quality and the Division of Land Resources playa supporting role and issue related state approvals. I have asked our staff to meet with all of the western counties, either individually or in small groups, to talk about each county's proposed stream restoration projects and answer your questions about permit requirements. Our staff will ask the Corps of Engineers and Soil and Water Conservation staff to join in those meetings in an effort to put together a plan of action for reviewing and approving stream restoration projects as quickly as possible. You should receive a telephone call from DENR staff soon to talk about a date and time that would be convenient to meet and talk about your projects. I have also directed our staff to waive fees for state water quality certifications (under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act) and for approval of erosion and sedimentation 1 February 25, 2005 Page 2 of2 control plans for stream-clearing projects funded under EWP. Fees will be waived for all EWP permit s requested by September 1,2005. I hope these efforts will case the burden on county governments already challenged by the demands of reconstruction and recovery. If we can help you in any other way, please do not hesitate to call. I have asked Assistant Secretary Robin Smith to be a primary contact on these projects for DENR; you can reach Ms, Smith at (919) 715-4141. The enclosed infornlation sheet also provides contact information for DENR staff in both the Asheville and Winston-Salem Regional Offices and for the Corps of Engineers office in Asheville, Sincerely, William G. Ross, Jr.