20051294 Ver 1_Complete File_20050706

Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
July 25, 2005
Paul Leek, County Manager
DWQ Project # 05-1294
Ciay County
Clay County
P.O. Box 118
Hayesville, NC 28904 ?
, AUG 1 -.2005
Subject Property: Muskrat Branch EWP (John Dalton)
DENR - WATER QUALITY
1 WETLANDS APdD STORMrYfiTER 6RAPJCH
' Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Wiseman:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed
below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 500 feet of streams for the purpose of
streambank stabilization and woody debris removal / trash removal at the subject
properties, as described within your application received by the N.C. Division of Water
- Quality (DWQ) on July 14, 2005. After reviewing your application, we have decided that
the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3367 (3367).
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 that you described in your application. (Nothing in this
approval should be interpreted as giving permission to remove bedload material
from the existing channel, nor allowing for the construction of berms which
would not allow the stream access to it's floodplain.) As "stable" and "pre-storm"
are not interchangeable terms, all work must be to ensure stability, regardless of
! channel location. Additionally, channels cannot be returned to it's pre-storm location
unless there is documented instability is submitted and approved as part of the
application package. If you change your project beyond the approval here, 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.
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
'hone: 919-733-17861 FAX [phone]! Intemet htto://h2o.enr.state,nc.us/ncwetlands
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July 25, 2005
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
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:
Amount
Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference
Stream 500 feet Muskrat Branch
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. e 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.
Clay County:
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July 25, 2005
? 4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetiands or Waters
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetiands 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 Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650.
6. Construction in this creek and disturbance within a 25-foot trout buffer, where
applicable, should be avoided during the October 15 to April 15 trout spawning
period to avoid adverse effects of sediment on eggs and larvae, where applicable.
However, Wildlife Resources Commission will not object to construction of Natural
Resources Conservation 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.
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July 25, 2005
8. Only clean, large, angular rock, large woody materiai, 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
channel realignment stream reaches to 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 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
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July 25, 2005
seeded with a native annual and perennial seed mix with a temporary nursery crop
of wheat, millet or other grain.
14. If 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.)
7. eed 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://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. The text of
the sample deed notification may be modified as appropriate to suit to this
project.
' 18. Turbidity Standard
The turbidity standard of 10 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be
exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B. .0200. Appropriate sediment and
erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard.
19. 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.
Clay County:
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July 25, 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, __ _
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A an W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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Enclosures: GC 3367
Certificate of Completion
Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
cc: Jason Wheatley, District Conservationist
NRCS - Clay County
Post Office Box 57
Hayesville, NC 28904
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Asheville Regional Office
DLR Asheville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 05-1294. EWP.CIayCounty. MuskratBranch.Approval
Triage Check List
FILE COPY
' Date: 07/15/05 Project Name: Muskrat Branch EWP - John Dalton
DWQ #:05-1294
County: Clay
Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office
To:
60-day Processing Time: 7/6/05 to 9/4/05
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone :[phone]
The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
F-I Stream length impacted
Ei Stream deternunation
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
F-1 Pond fill
Mitigation Ratios
F? Ditching ? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
F? Check drawings for accuracy
Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
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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!
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
2pp5
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 1 2 9 d
(If any particulaz item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or'N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
? Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Pernut ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
Z 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Pernut Number(s) Requested: Nationwide #37
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project 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 Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
U. Applicant Information r=1
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1. Owner/Applicant Information JUL 4 6 2005
Name: John Dalton
Mailing Address: 346 Muskrat Creek DENR - WATER QUALITY
Hayesville, NC 28904 SrORF+1WATER BRANCH
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: E-mail Address:
2. AgendConsultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: .Iason Wheatley. District Conservationist
Company Affiliation: NRCS- Clay Countv
Mailing Address: PO Box 57
Havesville, NC 28904
Telephone Number: 828-389-9695 Fax Number: 828-389-3550
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity 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 surrounding 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 oudined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is cleazly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no lazger than l l 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: Muskrat Creek Emergency Watershed Protection - John Dalton Propertv
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIlN): 651000319303
4. Location
County: Clav Nearest Town: Havesville, NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot nwnber): n/a
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): (see attached vicinitv map)
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or LatlLong): 035°02'23.49 "N 083°37S9.18"W
(Note - If project is lineaz, 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): Approximatelv Z acres
7. Neazest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Muslaat Creek
8. River Basin: Hiwassee River Basin
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
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9. Describe the existing conditions Qn the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: See attached Stabilization Plan and Summary
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: See
attached Stabilization Plan and Summar,y for proiect description. Eguipment will include
one excavator with hvdraulic thumb and one dump truck
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Stabilize eroding streambanks resulting from
heavy rains in late 2004 along Muskrat Creek reduce overall sedimentation, and enhance
CIq1lUl1C j1UbItCIrS.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional deternunations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
bufFer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
Not applicable
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future pernut requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
Not applicable
VI. Proposed Imp$cts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be cleazly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
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 wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Temporarv imnacts will result from
the construction and installation o,f rock structures and rootwad revetments. The structures
and revetments will ultimately enhance the overall condition ofMuskrat Creek in accordance
with the conditions prior to the oods of late 2004.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland'

? List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
's 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-appcnved locat floodplain maps., Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.QOV.
•** List a wetland type that best describes wefland to be impacted. (e.g., freshwater/saltwaier marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (detemunation of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: rr/a
Total area of wetland impact proposed: n/a
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet
Stceam Name'* Average Width
of Stream
Before Im act Perennial or
Intermittent?
lease specify)
Muskrat Creek Temporary <500 Muskrat Creek 20 feet Perennia!

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but aze not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabiliTation activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
ptoposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usesx,ov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mal2quest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:less than SOOfeet)
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
ba , ocean, etc.

List each impact sepazately 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): ? uplands ? stream .? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavadon, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): not applicable
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): not applicable
Size of watershed draining to pond: n/a Expected pond sutface azea: 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.
Stream stabilization will only be conducted in areas exhibitin-a active erosion. This work is
being conducted under the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Qrant for
EmerQencv Watershed Protection (EWP) and will be constructed according to the rules set forth
in the grant. Minor channel work is anticipated to restore the site to pre-flood conditions. Rock
structures and revetments (where feasible) will be constructed to divert shear stresses away,from
the adiacent streambanks to allow for newlvplanted veQetation to become properlv established
Construction will be conducted during low flow events. Arey rises or increases in flows will
require that eguipment exit the channel. Streambanks disturbed via stabilization activities will
be seeded and covered immediatelv
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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.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance 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 aqua.tic 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 accepta.bility 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 similaz
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for tlus 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 Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html. l. 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 (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easemettt, etc.), and a
, description of the current site condidons and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a sepazate sheet if more space is needed.
Not applicable
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Cazolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] 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://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use 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): n/a
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): n/a
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Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): n/a
' Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): n/a
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): n/a
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federaUstate) land?
! Yes ? No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No Z
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to deternune, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
; Yes ? No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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Identify the
mitigation i
multipliers.
square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
; required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
Zone" s uImpact are feet Multiplier M tq ati n
1 3
2 1.5
Total
• Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near banlc of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additiona120 feet &om the edge of Zone 1.
; XI.
XII.
If buffer mirigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B.0242 or.0260.
Not applicable
Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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 from the property.
Imnervious acrea?2e is limited to the existinQ residence on site. Stormwater controls will include
the application of coir fiber (ezcelsior) matting seeding and plantiniz along all sloping and/or
disturbed areas. Geotextile fabric will also be placed along the upstream side of each rock
structure.
Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Cleazly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or dischazge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Not applicable
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No 19
Is this an after-the-fact pernut application?
Yes ? No 0
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
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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).
Proposed construction is planned during Julv and August 2005. The deadline for these activities
is September 1. 2005, accordin-z to the NRCS
AppGcant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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DESIGN SUMMARY
D
JUL 0 6 2005
Emergency Watershed Protection ,?, -wq STORMrERQ?ALI
and Rehabil.tation Project AND WATER B
? ROCH
Muskrat Branch - Dalton Site
Clay Counry, NC
Prepared for:
Clay County
55 Riverside Circle
Hayesville, NC 28904
June 3, 2005
Prepared by
' MULKEY
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This emergency watexshed protection and rehabilita.tion plan addresses proposed channel
unprovements to Muskxat Branch in Clay County, North Carolina. The plan is being
completed in conjunction with an Emergency Watexshed Protection (EWP) gxant provided
by the Natural Resources Conservation Service for the Shooting Creek watershed. The
project area covers approximately 450 linear feet of Muskrat Branch on the Dalton property.
Specifically, the project area is situated noxth of US 64 approximately ten miles east of
Hayesville, NC (see attached vicinity map). Landuse thsoughout the study area is
predominately ruxal.
Mulkey Engineers and Consultants (Mulkey) was retained by Clay County to design and
ovexsee the implementation of emergency stabilization techniques using natural channel
design methodologies. Implementation is planned for July and August 2005.
Muskrat Branch, a tributary to Shooting
Creek, is located withui the Hiwassee River
Basin in western North Carolina. It is part of
USGS Basin 0600002 and Subbasin 04-05-01.
The Muskrat Branch watershed originates
along the southeastern face of Chunky Gal
Mountain near the Clay/Macon County Line
and flows in a westerly direction
apptoxitnately two miles to converge with
Shooting Creek, a major tributary emptying
into Chatuge Lake. According to the NC
Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ, 2002),
water quality in this subbasin is Good. The
headwaters of Muskrat Branch are xvithin the Nantahala National Forest and are somewhat
undistusbed, due to slope constraints. However, once the slopes begin to decrease,
disturbance begins to become evident. Most of the disturbances are the result of
development and agricultural practices, which have negatively affected the stteam system.
The minimal xiparian zones thxoughout these areas have also added to an increase in
sedimentation. According to NCDWQ, sedimentation in Shooting Creek was noted in the
1997 basin plan. Although the stream received a Good classification in 1999, DWQ
biologists noted excessive sedimentation in the pools and severe bank erosion. The
Shooting Creek arm of the lake is almost completely full of sediment (NCDWQ, 2002). No
specific information was available regarding Muskrat Branch; however, based on overall
assessments, it appears to be contributing to the problems associated with Shooting Creek.
Recent flooding attributed to the heavy rain events encountered during the fall of 2004 has
only exacerbated the overall pxoblems.
2.0 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this project is to reduce erosion and sed'unentation originating through this
reach and improve the overall habitat values. This objective will be met by establishment of
tock structures (referred to as vanes) within noted problem areas to divert the shear stresses
away from the eroding streambanks. This pxoject is being funded and implemented as
Emergency Watershed Protection and Rehabilitation (EWP) through a grant fxom the
Natural Resoutces Conservation Service (NRCS). Natural channel design methodologies
will be implemented to maxiinum extent practicable to ensure the channel dimension,
pattern, and profile remain consistent and the reach does not continue to aggrade or
degrade. Based on the available funding, this project does not provide the amount or degree
of detail normally witnessed with a typical stream restoration or enhancement pxoject. Its
pzimary goal is to return the existing stream channel to its condition prior to the floods of
late 2004. Additional pxotection measures axe provided to ensure overall bank stability;
however, they are somewhat limited due to availa.ble funds.
3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
Overall, Muskrat Branch appears moderately unstable
through this reach. Vertical, eroding banks exist along
both sides of the channel at several locations. Active
scouring was evident thxoughout most of these areas.
These areas are primarily restricted to the outsides of
meander bends, both upstream and downstteam of
debris, and near control (or niche) points consisting of
either large boulders or bedrock. Bankfull indicators
were difficult to recognize in these areas, relating to the
overall instability of the channel at these locations. In
addition, center bars were noted, furthex attributing to
excessive bank erosion along either side of the channel.
Based on the surveys, Muskxat Branch is characteristic
of a"C4" stream type. According to the morphological
description presented in Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
(Rosgen, 1996), C4 stream types are slighdy entrenched,
meandering, riffle/pool, gravel-dominated channels with well developed floodplains. C4
channels exhibit gende gradients of less than 2%, display high width/depth ratios, and are
slighdy more sinuous and have higher meander width ratios than the C1, C2 and C3 stream
types. The riffle/pool sequence generally averages between 5 and 7 bankfull channel widths;
however, past channel alterations have caused degradation, bank instability and
consequendy, the pools to fill with sediment. This channel type is susceptible to accelerated
bank erosion depending on the absence of riparian vegetation.
4.0 DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the existing condition surveys and interpretation of the data, this reach of Muskrat
Branch appears to be telatively unstable with minor degradation in several axeas. The
presence of center bars and lateral bars indicate aggradation. Aggxadation processes are
associated with the following channel adjustments: increase in width/depth xatio; increase in
sediment storage; increase in bank erosion rates; decxease in pool quality and othet fishery
habitat features; increase in the loss of riparian land and associated sediment availability from
bank erosion and lateral migration; and increase in over-bank flooding. Most of diese
processes were observed along the approximately 4501inear-foot reach. Mulkey proposes
the following recommendations for the emergency rehabilitation of Muskxat Branch:
1. According to the NC Rural Mountain Regional Curves (NCSRI, 2005) and a known
drainage axea of approxixnately 4 square miles, the bankfull cross sectional area
should average approximately 55.8 square feet along the riffle sections of this
channel. The bankfull width and mean depth should average appxoximately 31.9 feet
and 1.7 feet, respectively. The bankfull discharge is estimated at approximately 290
cubic feet per second.
2. The contractor will begin by constructing a rock vane along the right streambank
(facing downstream) within the upstream portion of the project area. This vane will
help to redirect flows away from the adjacent stteambank. Geotextile fabric and
excavated material will be placed along the upstream edges of the structute to restrict
fines and other material from passing through any gaps betxveen the boulders. Upon
completion of the structure, the adjacent streambanks will be graded, seeded and
coveted with exosion control matting.
3. The lateral bar across from the structure will be removed and repositioned to form a
point bar.
4. A second rock vane will be constructed downstxeam of the existing in-stream
crossing to protect the left streambank. Any debris in the area will be removed and
relocated downstteam of the structure for habitat enhancement purposes.
Geotextile fabric and excavated material will be placed along the upstream edges of
the structure. Upon completion of the struchzxe, the newly formed streambanks will
be graded, seeded and covered with erosion control matting.
5. The third rock vane will be constructed on the opposing bank downstream
throughout the next meanderbend. Debris will be removed and relocated.
Geotextile fabric and excavated material will be placed along the upstream edges of
the structure. Upon completion of the structure, the newly formed streambanks will
be graded, seeded and covered with erosion conttol matting.
6. The contractor will attempt to reduce the ovexall slopes on the streambanks
throughout the project area without compromising the existing vegetation.
7. Once construction activities have been completed, the contractor will seed all
disturbed areas. Bare-rooted and live-staked vegetation will be installed according to
the buffer guidelines presented with the gtant.
5.0 DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation will folloNv the design sequence listed on the plan sheet. The installation of
structures will proceed from upstream to downstream. As a result, shifts in the flows can be
addressed with the placement of structures downstream. The actual locations of the
structures may be adjusted, depending on site conditions. Implementation must take place
prior to September 1, 2005 and is anticipated to take less than five total days.
6.0 REFERENCES
NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ), 2002. Hiwassee River Basinwide Water Quality
Plan, March 2002. htW://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basimvide/hixvassee/2002.
NC State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Biological and
Agricultural Engineering, Cooperative Extension Service, NC Stream Restoration
Institute (NCSRI), 2005. Regional Curves - Rural NC Mountain Physiographic
Ptovince. httl2://-,vR7Nv.bae.ncsu.edu/12rograms/extension/`wqg/-sri/.
Rosgen, D.L., 1996. Applied KiverMorphology. Wildland Hydrology, Inc., Pagosa Springs,
CO.
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Daiton Site
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, Clay 0 750 1,500 3,000 4,500 6,000
COUnty USGS 7.5- Minute Topographic Quadrangles:Shooting Creek & Rainbow Springs
Contour Interval 40 Feet
PLAN VIEW
DETAILS
ROCK UANE DETAILS
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CANTRACTOR NOTES: I. fANTRACTOR WILL MINIMIZE DINRBANCE OF EXISTING VE6ETATION TO THE MA)(IMUM EXTEM PRACTICABLE. '
2. CANSTRUCTION WILIPROCEED FROM UPS?REAM TO DOWNSTREAM. 3. ALL BARE-ROOTED VEGETATION WILL BEINSTALLEDDURINGTHEDORIvWJGY5EA50N (OCT-AARCH)UNLESSOTNc'RWISEDIRECTEO. 4, VEGETATION DISTURBED OUWNG CANSTRUCTION ACTNITES WILL BE UiILIZEO ON SITE /S DIRECTED 8YlJJ ON-SITE ENGINEER S. ANY REMAINING BOULDERS WILL BEUTILIZEDONSfTEA501RECTEDBYIWONITEENGINEER '
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TEMPORARY SEEDING ORCHARO GRASS 1
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ANNUAL RYE GRAIN ,
AMER]CAN ELM
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BARE•ROOTEO SYCAMORE 630 STEMS
VEGETATION REO MAPLE
RIVER BIRCH
LIVe'-STAKED SILKY OOGW000 250 STEMS
VEGETATION BLACK WILLOV
PROPOSED CHANNEL
INFORMATIONXX
DESCRIPTION
DRAINAGE AREA 4.04 S0, MI.
BANKFULL CROSS SECTIONAL AREA 55.8 S0. FT.
BANKFULL WIOTH 31.9 FT.
BANKFULL MEAN DEPTH 1.7 FT.
BANKFULL DISCHARGE 290 CFS
°DATA BASED ON NC RURW. MOUNTAIN REGIONAL CURVES, NCSW, 2005
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
I, CANTRACTOR AND PROPERTY OWNER WILL IDENTIFY STAGING AREAS FOR MATERIALS
AND EQUIPMENT.
2. REMOVE EJ(CESS MATERIAL ON SOUiH BANK AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN YIEYJ.
3. REPOSITION THALNIEG AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN VIEW
CONTRUCT ROCK VANE AT UPSTREAM END OF PROJECT.
4. UPON COMPLEiION OF ROCK VANE, INSTALL EROSION CONTROL MATTING AND PLACE
TEMPORARY SEEDING ON DISNRBED BANK
5. MOVE DOWNSTREAM AND REMOVE FALLEN TREE AND CONSTRUCT ROCK VANE
NEAR MIDDLE OF SITE.
6. INSTALL EROSION COKTROL MATTING AND PLACE
TEMPORARY SEEDING ON ALL DISTURiiEO AREAS IN VICINITY OF ROCK VANE.
7. CONSTRUCT ROCK VANe AT DOWNSTREAM END OF SfTE.
8. REMOVE fALLEN TREE AT DOWNSTREAM LIMIT OF SITE.
9. INSTALL EROSION CONTROL MATTING ANO PLACE TEMPORARY SEED ON ALL DISTURBED AREA.
10. PLANT DARE•ROOTED VEGETATION ON ANY DISTURB'eD AREAS WITHIN THE PROJECT LIMITS..
Office Use Onty: 2 O 0 5Forin 2 9n? ay 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to ttus project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check a11 of the approval(s) requested for this project:
Z Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
Z 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide #37
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Cazolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Cazolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details) here: ?
H. AppGcant Information F?LROV@U
1. Owner/Applicant Information JUL d 6 2005
DENR - TER o? ?
Name: John Dalton i?, 1 IT3'
Mailing Address: 346 Muskrat Creek ?3 WA Rj? WYATER BR,qFdCH
Havesville. NC 28904
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: E-mail Address:
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Jason Wheatley, District Conservationist
Company Affiliation: NRCS - Clav Countv
Mailing Address: PO Box 57
Hayesville, NC 28904
Telephone Number: 828-389-9695 Fax Number: 828-389-3550
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmazks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundazies and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of a11 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 aze provided.
1. Name of project: Muslcrat Creek Emergency Watershed Protection - John Dalton PropeM_
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIlN): 651000319303
4. Location
County: Clay Nearest Town: Havesville. NC
, Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): n/a
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmazks, etc.): (see attached vicinitv mapj_
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 035°02'23.49"N 083°3759.18"W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or urility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Properiy size (acres): Annroximatelv 2 acres
7. Neazest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Muskrat Creek
8. River Basin: Hiwassee River Basin
(Note - this must be one of North Cazolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and generalland use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: See attached Stabilization Plan and Summarv
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: See
attached Stabilization Plan and Summaa for proiect description. Equinment will include
one excavator with hydraulic thumb and one dump truck
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Stabilize eroding streambanks resulting fi-om
hecrvv rains in late 2004 along Muskrat Creek; reduce overall sedimentation, and enhance
a4uatic habitats.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional deternunations and/or pernuts have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
Not applicable
' V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
Not applicable
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
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 wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a sepazate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Temporarv impacts will result from
the construction and installation of rock structures and rootwad revetments. The structures
and revetments will ultimatelv enhance the overall condition ofMuskrat Creek in accordance
with the conditions prior to the floods of'late 2004.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact' Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain•*
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet
Type of Wetland*•*

• List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. lmpacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
•'? 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-appmved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.gov.
"`• List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if weUand is isolated (detemunation of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: n/a
Total area of wetland impact proposed: n/a
3. Individually list all internuttent and perennial stream unpacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name" Average Width
of Stream
Before Im act Perennial or
Intermittent?
lease specify)
Muskrat Creek Temporary <500 Muskral Creek 20 feet Perennial

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabiliTation activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the originat and relocated strearas must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
' wutiv.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also aliow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
' www.mapyuest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: less than SOO,feet)
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4. Individually list a11 open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
?p?
acres Name of Water
body
(?applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake on es?

an, etc.
?ba , oce ? 5???

* 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): ? uplands ? stream .? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): not applicable
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): not annlicable
Size of watershed draining to pond: rda Expected pond surface azea: 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.
_ Stream, stabilization will onlv be conducted in areas exhibiting active erosion. This work is
beinQ conducted under the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) grant for
EmerQencv Watershed Protection (EWP) and will be constructed accordingto the rules setforth
in the Prant. Minor channel work is anticipated to restore the site to pre -flood conditions. Rock
structures and revetments (where feasible) will be constructed to divert shear stresses awav from
the adiacent streambanks to allow or newlv planted vegetation to become properlv established.
Construction will be conducted durinQ low flow events. Aav rises or increases in 11ows will
reguire that equipment exit the channel. Streambanks disturbed via stabilization activities will
be seeded and covered immediatelu
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, 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.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance 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
andlor 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 similaz
functions and values, prefera.ble 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 Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Cazolina, available at
bttp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands/strmizide.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 (acreage/lineaz 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.
Not applicable
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
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regazding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/indeY.htm. If use 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): n/a
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (squaze feet): n/a
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Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): n/a
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): n/a
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): n/a
IX.
X.
Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federaUstate) land?
Yes Z No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Cazolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No Z
If yes, has the document review been fmalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to deternune, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Taz-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No Z If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation? by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone' s uhnpact are feet) Multiplier M?tq ? on
1 3
2 1.5
Total
' Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
Not applicable
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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 from the properiy.
Impervious acreage is limited to the existing residence on site. Stormwater controls will include
the application of coir rber {excelsior matting, seedinQ and planting along all sloping and/or
disturbed areas. Geotextile fabric will also be placed along the upstream side o,f each rock
structure.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Cleazly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or dischazge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Not applicable
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No Z
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No Z
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
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It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to a11ow 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).
Proposed construction is planned during July and Au,QUSt 2005. The deadline for these activities
is September 1 2005 according to the NRCS.
"Xpplicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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R12@20WRO
DESIGN SUMMARY JuL 0 6 2005
WETLAN SAND 70RMWATERBIiANCH
Emergency Watershed Protection
and Rehabilitation Project
Prepared for:
Clay County
55 Riverside Circle
Hayesville, NC 28904
June 3, 2005
Prepared by
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Muskrat Branch - Dalton Site
Clay County, NC
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This emergenry watershed protection and rehabilitation plan addresses proposed channel
improvements to Muskxat Branch in Clay Counry, North Carolina. The plan is being
completed in conjunction with an Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) grant provided
by the Natural Resources Conservation Service fot the Shooting Creek watershed. The
pxoject area covers appxoximately 4501inear feet of Muskrat Branch on the Dalton property.
Specifically, the project axea is situated north of US 64 approximately ten miles east of
Hayesville, NC (see attached vicuuty map). Landuse throughout the study area is
predominately rural.
Mulkey Engineers and Consultants (Mulkey) was retained by Clay County to design and
oversee the implementation of emergency stabilization techniques using natural channel
design methodologies. Implementation is planned fox July and August 2005.
Muskrat Branch, a tributary to Shooting
Creek, is located within the Hiwassee River
Basin in western North Carolina. It is part of
USGS Basin 0600002 and Subbasin 04-05-01.
The Muskrat Branch watershed originates
along the southeastern face of Chunky Gal
Mountain near the Clay/Macon County Line
and flows in a westerly direction
apptoximately two miles to converge with
Shooting Creek, a major tributary emptying
into Chatuge Lake. According to the NC
Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ, 2002),
water quality in this subbasin is Good. The
headwaters of Muskrat Branch are within the Nantahala National Forest and are somewhat
undisturbed, due to slope constraints. However, once the slopes begin to decrease,
disturbance begins to become evident. Most of the distuxbances are the result of
development and agricultural practices, which have negatively affected the stream system.
The minimal riparian zones throughout these areas have also added to an increase in
sedimentation. According to NCDWQ, sedimentation in Shooting Creek was noted in the
1997 basin plan. Although the stream received a Good classification in 1999, DWQ
biologists noted excessive sedimentation in the pools and severe bank etosion. The
Shooting Creek arm of the lake is almost completely full of sediment (NCDWQ, 2002). No
specific information was available regarding Muskrat Branch; however, based on overall
assessments, it appears to be contributing to the problems associated with Shooting Creek.
Recent flooding attributed to the heavy rain events encountered duxing the fall of 2004 has
only exacerbated the overall problems.
2.0 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this project is to reduce erosion and sedimentation originating through this
reach and improve the overall habitat values. This objective -vvill be met by establishment of
rock structures (referred to as vanes) within noted problem areas to divert the shear stresses
away from the eroding streambanks. This project is being funded and implemented as
Emergency Watershed Protection and Rehabilitation (EWP) thtough a grant from the
Natural Resources Conservarion Service (NRCS). Natural channel design methodologies
will be implemented to maximum extent practicable to ensure the channel dimension,
pattern, and profile remain consistent and the reach does not continue to aggrade or
degrade. Based on the available funding, this project does not provide the amount or degtee
of detail normally witnessed with a typical stream restoration or enhancement project. Its
pxi.maxy goal is to return the existing stream channel to its condition prior to the floods of
late 2004. Additional protection measures are provided to ensure overall bank stability;
however, they are somewhat limited due to available funds.
3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
Overall, Muskrat Branch appeats moderately unstable
thtough this reach. Vertical, eroding banks exist along
both sides of the channel at several locations. Active
scouring was evident thsoughout most of these areas.
These areas are primarily Yestricted to the outsides of
meander bends, both upstream and downstteam of
debris, and near control (or niche) points consisting of
either large boulders or bedrock. Bankfull indicators
were difficult to recognize in these areas, relating to the
overall instability of the channel at these locations. In
addition, center bars were noted, further attributing to
excessive bank erosion along either side of the channel.
Based on the surveys, Muskrat Branch is characteristic
of a"C4" stream type. According to the morphological W
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description presented in Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
(Rosgen, 1996), C4 stream types are slightly entrenched,
meandering, riffle/pool, gravel-dominated channels with well developed floodplains. C4
channels exhibit gentle gradients of less than 2%, display high width/depth ratios, and are
slighdy more sinuous and have higher meander width ratios than the C1, C2 and C3 stream
types. The riffle/pool sequence generally averages between 5 and 7 bankfull channel widths;
however, past channel alterations have caused degradation, bank instability and
consequendy, the pools to fill with sediment. This channel type is susceptible to accelerated
bank erosion depending on the absence of riparian vegetation.
4.0 DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the existing condition surveys and interpretation of the data, this reach of Muskrat
Branch appears to be relatively unstable with minor degradation in several areas. The
presence of center bars and lateral bars indicate aggradation. Aggradation processes are
associated with the following channel adjusttnents: increase in width/depth ratio; increase in
sediment storage; increase in bank erosion rates; decrease in pool quality and other fishery
habitat features; increase in the loss of riparian land and associated sediment availability from
bank erosion and lateral migration; and increase in over-bank flooding. N1ost of these
processes were obsetved along the approximately 4501inear-foot reach. Mulkey proposes
the following recommendations fox the emergency rehabilitation of Muskrat Branch:
1. According to the NC Rural Mountain Regional Cuives (NCSRI, 2005) and a known
drainage area of approximately 4 square miles, the bankfull cross sectional area
should average approximately 55.8 square feet along the riffle sections of this
channel. The bankfull width and mean depth should average apptoximately 31.9 feet
and 1.7 feet, respectively. The bankfull discharge is estimated at approximately 290
cubic feet per second.
2. The contractor will begin by constructing a rock vane along the right streambank
(facing downstream) within the upstteam portion of the project area. This vane will
help to redirect flows away from the adjacent streambank. Geotextile fabric and
excavated material will be placed along the upstream edges of the structure to restrict
fines and other material from passing thtough any gaps between the boulders. Upon
completion of the structure, the adjacent streambanks will be graded, seeded and
covered with erosion control matting.
3. The latexal bar across from the structure will be removed and repositioned to form a
point bar.
4. A second rock vane will be constructed downstream of the existing in-stream
crossing to protect the left streambank. Any debris in the area will be removed and
relocated downstream of the structure for habitat enhancement purposes.
Geotextile fabric and excavated material will be placed along the upstream edges of
the structure. Upon completion of the structure, the newly forrned stceambanks will
be graded, seeded and covered with erosion control matting.
5. The third rock vane will be constructed on the opposing bank downstream
throughout the next meanderbend. Debris will be removed and relocated.
Geotextile fabric and excavated material will be placed along the upstream edges of
the structure. Upon completion of the structuxe, the newly formed streambanks will
be graded, seeded and covered with erosion control matting.
6. The contractor will attempt to reduce the overall slopes on the stxeambanks
throughout the project area without compromising the existing vegetation.
7. Once construction activities have been completed, the contractor will seed all
disturbed areas. Bare-rooted and live-staked vegetation will be installed according to
the buffer guidelines presented with the gtant.
5.0 DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation will follow the design sequence listed on the plan sheet. The installation of
structures will proceed from upstream to doxvnstream. As a result, shifts in the flows can be
addressed with the placement of structures downstream. The actual locations of the
structures may be adjusted, depending on site conditions. Implementation must take place
prior to September 1, 2005 and is anticipated to take less than five total days.
6.0 REFERENCES
NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ), 2002. Hiwassee River Basinwide Water Quality
Plan, March 2002. http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/hi-,vassee/2002.
NC State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Depaxtment of Biological and
Agricultural Engineering, Cooperative Extension Service, NC Stream Restoration
Institute (NCSRI), 2005. Regional Curves - Rural NC Mountain Physiographic
Province. http://,,v«-xv.bae.ncsu.edu/12rograms/ettension/ccqg/sri/.
Rosgen, D.L., 1996: Applied RiverMorphology. Wildland Hydtology, Inc., Pagosa Springs,
CO.
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250 Sv
MaTi1NG I WESTERN EXCELS[OA 190% COCONUT ?
CC-4 EROSION CONTROL BLANKET
TEMPORARY SEEDING ORCHARD GFASS 0 AC
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AMERICAN ELM
BARE-ROOTEO GREEN a5H
SYCAMORe I
630 SiEMS
VEGETATION REO MAPLE
RIVER BIRCH
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SILKY OOGWOOD
250 STEMS
VEGETATION BLRCK NILLOW
PROPOSED CHANNEL
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DESCRIPTION I I
'DRAINAGE AREA 4.04 S0. MI.
BANKFULL CROSS SECTIONAL AREA 55.8 S0. FT.
BANKFULL WIDTH 31,9 FT,
BANKFULL MEAN DEPTH 1.7 FT.
BANKFULL DISCHARGE 290 CFS
^DATA BASED ON NC RURAL MOUNTNN REGIONAL CURVES, NCSRI, 2005
: CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
1. COMRACTOR AND PROPERTY ONMER WILL IDENTIFY STAGING AREAS FOR MATERIALS
AND EQUIPMENT.
2. REMOVE EJ(CESS MATERIAL ON SOUTH BANK AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN VIEW.
3. REPOSITIONTHALWEG AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN VIEW
CONTRUCT ROCK VANE AT UPSTREAM END OF PROJECT.
4. UPON COMP:ETION OF ROCK VANE, INSTALL EROSION CONTROL MATTING AND PLACE
TEMPORARY SEEOING ON DISTURBED BANK.
5. MOVE DOWMSTREAM AND REMOVE FALLEN TREE AND CONSTRUCT ROCK VANE
NEAR MIDDL OF SITE.
6. INSTALL EROSION CONTROL MATTING AND PLACE
TEMPORARY SEEDING ON All DISNRBED AREAS IN VICINITY Of ROCK VANE.
i. CONSTRUCT ROCK VANE AT DOWNSTREAM END OF SITE.
8. REMOVE FALLEN TREE AT DOWNSTREAM LIMIT OF SIiE.
9. INSTALL EROSION CONTROL MATTING AND PLACE TEMPORARY SEED ON ALL DISTURBED AREA
I0. PLANT BARE-ROOTED VEGETATION ON ANY DISTURBED AREAS WITHIN THE PROJECT LIMITS..
LFwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]]
Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]]
From: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:58:57 -0500
To: Laurie J Dennison <[e-mail]>
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 <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:43:18 -0500
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Cyndi - In answer to your question yesterday it appears that the fees are being
waived for the EWP associated 401s.
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Subject: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]
From: Alan Klimek <[e-mail]> \
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:37:40 -0500
To: Tom Reeder <[e-mail]>
Yes, the fees are being waived. See attachment.
Alan
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5ubject:STream Clearing Activities
Date:Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:40:08 -0500
From:"Robin W. Smith" <robin.w.smith(ancmail.net>
Organization:NC DENR
To:Alan Klimek <AIan.IClimek cr,ncmail.net>, Jim Simons <Jim.Simons(qDncmail.net>,
David Vogel <David.Vogel(?a,ncmail.net>
CC:Johanna Reese <Johanna.Reese(u),ncmail.net>, Nann Guthrie
<Nann. [e-mail]> ?.
`7?i`11: 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 wili 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.
[Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]]
' Robin W. Smith <robin.w.smith Pncmail.net> ,
Assistant Secretary of Planning & Policy '
Office of the Secretary
NC DENR
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February 25, 2005
Page 1 of 2
February 25, 2005
RE: Emergency Watershed Protection Stream-Clearing Projects
Dear
I know that County experienced stfeam damage as a result of the fall
hurricanes. Our department would like to work closely with your county to insure that
stream restoration proj ects 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 play a 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
.
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February 25, 2005
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control plans for stream-clearing projects funded under EWP. Fees will be waived for all
EWP permit s requested by Septernber 1, 2005.
I hope these efforts will ease 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 [phone]. The
enclosed information 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.
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