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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality

August 15, 2005

Robert Wiseman, County Manager
Avery County
Post Office Box 640
Newland, NC 28657

DWQ Project # 05-1469
Avery County

Subject Property: North Toe River EWP (DSR - UNT7)

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 600 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 27, 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.

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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 Plan Location or Reference
Approved (Units)
Stream 600 (feet) North Toe River

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,

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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 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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8, Only ~Iean, large, angular rock, large woody material, or other natural stream design
matenals 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 conditio'ns, should be restored along the const~uction 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, si.lky
dogwood, silky willow and black willow can be planted as live stakes collected dunng
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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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.)

17. 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.

18. Turbidity Standard

The turbidity standard of 10 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,

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.

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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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Alan 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: Doug Smith,
Buck Engineering, PC
8000 Regency Parkway
Suite 200
Cary, NC 27511
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWQ 401 Central Office
DLR Asheville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files

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Filename: 05-1469. EWP .NorthT oeRiver,Approval

Triage Check List

To:

Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office

Project Name: Avery County EWP
DSR UNT7
DWQ #:05-1469
County: Avery

Date: 08/4/05

60-day Processing Time: 8/3/05 to lOll/OS

From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone: [phone]

The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.

D Stream length impacted
D Stream determination
D Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
Minimization/avoidance issues
D Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
D Pond fill
D Mitigation Ratios
Ditching
D Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
D Check drawings for accuracy
D Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
Cumulative impact concern
D
D
D

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!

EWP-Avery County, North Carolina
DSR No. UNT7 - North Toe River

French Broad River Basin

Scope of \V ork

This site is on North Toe River along Linville Street. Site specific plans, which are attached,
show site location, existing conditions and planned repairs. All repair work is being proposed
under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program that Avery County is administering.
Questions relative to this package should be directed to Buck Engineering's Greg Price at
919.459.9009.

Contents
. Preconstruction Notification (Permit Application).
. Plan Review Checklist ofNRCS's review.
. Agent Authorization Letter for Avery County.
. Vicinity Map
. Repair Plan
. Table 1. Property owners of sites proposed for repair.
. Cultural Resources Review.
. Threatened and Endangered Species Review.
. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
. Details and Specifications

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Office Use Only:

Form Version May 2002

USACE Action ID No. D\VQ No.
(If any particular 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 D
D Section 10 Permit D
~ 401 Water Quality Certification

Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rulcs
Isolatcd Wetland Permit from DWQ

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: D

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), complcte
section VIII and check here: D

5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twcnty 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), chr:fL\lfC:~ i ~:: \} c: ~

Applicant Information .\.1 I.!)
AUG 3 2005

II.

1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Robcrt \Viscman (Countv Mana2cr)
Mailing Address: Countv Administrative Officcs
P.O. Box 640
Newland. NC 28657

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Telephone Number: 828-733-8201 Fax Number: 828-737-9395
E-mail Address:[e-mail]

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: DOU2 Smith
Company Affiliation: Buck En2inccrin2 PC
Mailing Address: 8000 RC2cncv Parkwav. Suitc 200
Carv. NC 27511

Telephone Number: 919-463-5488 Fax Number: 919-463-5490
E-mail Address:dsmith(tV.buckcn2ineerin2.com

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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 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: Avery County EWP. DSR UNT7 - North Toe River

2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A

3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): See attached Table 1,

4. Location
County: Averv Nearest Town: Newland
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/ A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The location of each site IS
attached on the EWP Index Map and provided in each individual site repair plan.

5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Attached in site repair plan.
(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): N/A

7. Nearest body of water (streamJriver/sound/oceanllake): North Toe River

8. River Basin: French Broad River
(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/.)

9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: A site specific description is in each site plan.

10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Specific
repair activities for the site are provided in the site repair plans which are attached. Repair
activities proposed for the site include: removing debris from banks and channel in the upper

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section, minor excavation, and planting new buffer. Below the driveway, slope bank, seed
and live stake,

11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: This work is being done as part of the
Emergency Watershed Protection program that counties impacted bv 2 Hurricanes in the Fall
of 2004 are carrying out. The purpose of the work is to repair damaged stream reaches that
are unstable and continuing to cause loses to personal and public property and to public
resources by deo/ading water quality and other natural resources.

IV. Prior Project History

If jurisdictional determinations 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.
To our knowledge permits have not been issued for work at these sites in the past.

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.
No

VI. Proposed Impacts to \Vaters of the United States/\Vaters 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 separate sheet.

1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Impacts from this work will be
minimized whenever possible. However to accomplish these needed repairs impacts may be

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realized from temporary increased turbidity, removal of aggraded bed material and temporary
loss of herbaceous vegetation. Long-term impacts will be an increase in stream bank
stability, stable dimension and profile, and improved vegetative cover.

2. Individually list wetland impacts below:

WetIand Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type ofImpact* Impact lOa-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type ofWetIand***
(indicate on map) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet)

*

List each impact scparately and identify temporary impacts, Impacts includc, but arc not limited to: mcchanizcd clearing, grading, fill,
cxcavation, flooding, ditching/drainagc, ctc. For dams, separatcIy list impacts duc to both structurc and flooding,
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergcncy Management Agcncy's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps, Maps arc availablc through thc FEMA Map Servicc Ccntcr at I -800-358-96 I 6, or
online at htto://www,fcnugov,
List a wetland typc that best describes wctland to be impacted (e,g" freshwatcr/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc,) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to bc made by USACE only),

***

List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0

3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:

Length
Stream Impact of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type ofImpact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermi ttent?
(indicate on map) (linear Before Impact (please specify)
feet)
I Reshape channel and 600' North Toe River 10'-18' Perennial
rcmove storm debris

*

List each impact scparately and identify tcmporary impacts, Impacts include, but arc not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include Iincar fect before and aftcr, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (ccment wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, ctc,), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If strcam relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included,
** Stream names can bc found on USGS topographic maps, If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the ncarest
downstream named strcam into which it flows, USGS maps arc available through thc USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or onIinc at
wWW.USgS.gOV, Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (c,g" www.topozone,com,
wVv'w.mapquesLcom, etc,),

Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 600'

4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:

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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,)
N/A

*

List cach impact scparatcIy and identify tcmporary impacts, Impacts include, but arc not Iimitcd to: fill, cxcavation, drcdging,
flooding, drainagc, bulkhcads, 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.):

Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):

Size of watershed draining to pond:

Expected pond surface area:

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.
Access to each site will be over the most stable route possible and movement of vehicles over
access routes will be minimized. Wherever possible equipment work will be done from the
stream bank. Operating equipment within the channel will be done when this is the only way to
accomplish needed work. Excavated material will be moved directly to trucks for hauling to
disposal sites when it will not be used on site. When excavated material will be used on site it
will be handled as few times as possible. Work at each site will be accomplished as quickly as
possible and the site will be stabilized with erosion control matting: and seeding: within 5 days of
site completion. Trees will be planted during the next dormant season. Equipment leaking any
fluids will not be used and ifleaks occur during construction the equipment will be replaced or
repaired immediately. Sediment and erosion control measures, including silt fence, stoned
entrances. protected stock pile areas. diversions and check dams. will be employed to minimize
sediment movement off site.

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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
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 Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h20,enr.state,nc.us/ncwetlands/strm gide, htm I.

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/linear 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.
N/A

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 regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h20,enr.state.nc,us/wm/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 D'VQ)

Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federaVstate) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes [g] No 0

If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEP A/SEP A)?
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 0 No [g]

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 D No [g]

X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by D'VQ)

It is. the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, 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 D No [g] If you answered "yes", provide the following information:

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* Impact Multiplier Rcquired
(squarc feet) Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total

*

Zonc 1 cxtcnds out 30 fcet perpcndicular from near bank of channel; Zonc 2 extends an
additional 20 fect from the edge of Zonc 1,

Pagc 7 of8

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.

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 property.
There will be no change in impervious acreage. Existing proiect sites are agricultural lands and
will remain in this iand use, Proposed repair work will not alter runoff of stormwater from each
site. The end result of this proposed work will be stream banks that are better able to withstand
the erosive forces generated by storm flows.

XII. Sewage Disposal (required 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.
N/ A. waste water will not be generated by this proiect

XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)

Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes D No ~

Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes D No ~

XIV. Other Circumstances (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 ofthe applicant's control).
N/A

l-/rr-o}-

A licantJAgent's Signature Date
, ignature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)

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Plan Review Checklist
EWP-Avery County, North Carolina
DSR UNT7

I dw.-J"~ , the Natural Resource Conservation Service Agent for A very
County, have revicwed the stream repair plans listed below. These plans have been
prepared by Buck Enginecring PC to accomplish stream repair under the Emergency
Watcrshed Protection Program being administered by Avery County. Thc following table
summarizes my comments on these plans:

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rove with Modifications

Additional comments:

(!;{uJ ~, Natural Resource Conservation Service Agent
Agent's Signature

To Whom It May Concern:

I, Robert Wiseman, County Manager for Avery County, attest to the fact that Avery County has

entered into a contract with Buck Engineering PC, a North Carolina professional corporation. Buck

Engineering will be providing engineering services and permitting assistance in support of the

Emergency Watershed Protection Program. In this contractual relationship, Buck Engineering will

act as the County's agent for the purpose of accomplishing this work. Specifically, employees of

Buck Engineering may take those actions necessary to obtain environmental permits from the U. S.

Army Corps of Engineers, N. C. Division of Water Quality, and N. C. Division of Land Quality.

RObertWisemO J ~

Date: t" -- <7 - (!;) S-

, County Manager for A very County

Office: Avery CotU1ty Courthouse, Newland, NC 28657

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Site Assessed By: JR, JW
Date Assessed: 7/11/2005
Length of '
A t ApproXimately 150 feet
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Location: Avery County along Unvelle St.

360507: 81 5534

Waterbody:

North Toe River

X Debris removal
Bank sloping
Bank stabilization

_ Channel realignment ~ Seeding
In-stream structures Adjust channel dimension
~ Riparian planting

Summary Evaluation of Conditions:
Upstream has been stabilized with cross vanes, Downstream section runs next to a building and is within 5 feet of a
side walk on the left bank and 5 feet of a parking lot on the right bank, Banks are stable but have little vegetation on
them, Stream is overly wide and aggraded around the sewer line. Due to the culvert alignment, location of sewer line
and sewer line supports sediment will continue to collect and form mid-channel bars, Upstream of the sewer line it
appears that pits have been excavated and the material piled in the channel.

NRCS estimated construction costs was $2,240,

Recommendations for Improvements:
Due to restricted space from side walk, parking lot, sewer line location and sewer line supports the installation of
structures is not feasible for this site, Mid-channel bars can be removed and the thalweg centered, However, this is a
temporary fix and over time sediment will accumulate around the sewer line and culvert again, Removing the mid-
channel bar also poses a risk to the sewer line crossing, as removing debris will require the use of large equipment in
very close proximity to the line, Banks are currently stable however it is recommended that banks be live staked which
will help prevent future erosion, Channel material piled around excavated pits should be used to fill in pits within the
channel If additional material is needed for fill, material from mid channel bar can be used,

Estimated construction costs is $5,000,

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Tax PIN NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP LATTITUDE LONGITUDE TYPE LENGTH
Remove mid-channel
183615529900 AVERY COUNTY PO BOX 640 NEWLAND NC 28657-0000 36.086099 81,924457 bar, livestake 50'

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6/28/05

Subject: Cultural Resources Literature Search and Survey Results for Avery County NRCS Planned
EWP Undertakings

To: Jane Shaw, NRCS District Conservationist

Date of Survey: 6/14 - 15/2005

From: Jim Errante
USDA-NRCS, CRS SC & NC
1835 Assembly St., Rm 950
Columbia SC 29201
Phone: [phone]

The following list ofDSR's were reviewed by Jim Errante, NRCS Cultural Resources Specialist (CRS), A
literature search for each planed practice location took place in the Archaeological Map room of the NC Office
of State Archaeology. Each location was reviewed for the potential ofNRCS planned activities to effect
cultural resources (CR's). In addition, photographs of the APE's were reviewed and discussions were held
with knowledgeable field office and the engineering staff in order to determine the potential of planned
activities to effect CR's at each EWP practice location, Each practice location received a ranking of a low,
medium or high potential to effect CR's,

All EWP practice locations receiving a medium or high ranking to effect cultural resources were
archeologically surveyed by the NRCS CRS. Archaeological survey procedures included reconnaissance
survey of all visible soils in the area including river bank profiles, and shovel testing. All shovel tested soils
were screened through ~ inch hardware mesh. The following Excel file list of EWP locations includes a
statement describing the results of this survey work, The NRCS CRS maintains the field work details of the
archaeological survey at each APE. Any questions concerning the results of these survey results as listed
below should contact the NRCS CRS for further explanation,

DSR #s
BC 1 Elk Mills
BC 1 Elk Park
BC2
CB 1
CC 1

CR Review Comments
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
No previous recorded CR's, Very low terrace over stream & disturbed soils in APE, Surveyed by
CRS. Ok to proceed,
No previous recorded CR's, Very low terrace over stream & disturbed soils in APE. Surveyed by
CRS, Ok to proceed,
No previous recorded CR's, Very low terrace over stream & disturbed soils in APE, Surveyed by
CRS, Ok to proceed,

CC2

CC3

DSR #s
CC4
CH 1
Cross Cr 1
Cross Cr 2
Curtis Cr 1
Dellinger Br 1
ER 1
ER2
ER3

ER5

ER6
ER7
FC 1
FC2
GP 1
HB 1
HP 1
K3
K4
KC 1
KC2
LEC 1
LHC 1
LL 1
LR 1

LR2

LR3

LR4
LR5
LR6
LS 1
LS 2
LS 3
LS 5
LS 6
LS 7
LS 8
LS 9
LS 10
LS 11
LS 12
MB1
Mrk 123
MT1
MT2
MT3
MT4
NT 1
NT2

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CR Review Comments
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
No impact to CR's in area, All CR's are outside of APE, All work planned in-stream. Primarily deblhs
removal. Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed,
No previously recorded CR's in area, Very disturbed soils in APE, No CR's, $urveyed by CRS. 9K
to proceed. I
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
No previous recorded CR's, Alluvial, silty soils, Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed,
Small Area, OK for FO to Survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
No previously recorded CR's area, APE is roadside, Soils are disturbed, NQ CR's, Surveyed b~ CR
Specialist. OK to proceed, I
No previously CR's recorded in APE. This reach is primarily just debris remQval or requiring fill,l No
CR's in APE. Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed, :
No previously recorded CR's in APE. Only debris removal scheduled, No C~'s in APE. Surveyed by
CRS, Ok to proceed,
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
No CR's previously recorded in area, Location will primarily involve debris .removal.
area and no evidence of CR's found, Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed,

Low ban~s in

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DSR #s
NT3
NT4

NT 5

NT6

NT 7
NT8

NT9

NT10

NT 11

NT12
NT13

NT14

NT15

NT16

NT 17
NT18

NT19
PC 1
PM1
RB 1
RC 1

SB 1 Newland
SB 1 V.Crucis
SC 1
SO 1
TMC 1
TMC2
TMC3
TMC4
TMC5
UNR4
UNT 1
UNT2
UNT3
UNT5
UNT6
UNT7
UNT8

CR Review Comments
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey - primarily debris removal.
No CR's previously recorded in area, Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found, Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed,
No CR's previously recorded in area, Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found, Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed,
No CR's previously recorded in area, Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found. Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed,
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey (previously surveyed - No CR's)
No CR's previously recorded in area, Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found. Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed,
No CR's previously recorded in area. Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found, Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed.
No CR's previously recorded in area, Location will primarily involve debris removal. Low banks in
area and no evidence of CR's found, Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed.
No previously recorded CR's in area. Impacts planned are adjacent to bridge and are disturbed and
heavily scoured. No CR's, Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed.
No previously recorded CR's in area, No CR's. Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed.
No previously recorded CR's in area, Survey focused on stream bank stabilization areas. No CR's
discovered. Location will primarily involve debris removal. Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed,

No previously recorded CR's in area. Survey focused on streambank stabilization areas, Significant
nursery agricultural impacts in area. No CR's discovered, Location will primarily involve debris
removal. Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed.

No previously recorded CR's in area. Survey focused on stream bank stabilization areas, Significant
nursery agricultural impacts in area, No CR's discovered. Location will primarily involve debris
removal. Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed,

No CR's previously recorded in area, Location will primarily involve debris removal. No evidence of
CR's found. Surveyed by CRS. Ok to proceed,
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
No previously recorded CR's in area, Very low terrace, and very scoured area, Area floods
frequently, No CR's, Surveyed by CRS, Ok to proceed,
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
No previously recorded CR's in area, Very disturbed soils in APE - re-routed stream & scoured area.
No CR's, Surveyed by CRS, OK to proceed.
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey

DSR #s
WC1
WF1
WF2
W01
W02
W03
WP 1
WP2

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CR Review Comments
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey (previously surveyed - No CR's)
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey
Low potential for impact to CR's FO to survey

Federally Threatened and Endangered Species Review

Based upon a memo submitted by Brian Cole ofthe United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS), dated June 21, 2005, no listed species or their habitats occur on this
site, The USFWS concur with the determination that the activities proposed at this site
will not affect endangered or threatened species or their habitats.

Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Emergency Watershed Protection Program
Avery County

The following erosion and sediment control measures will be incorporated into all stream
repair sites.

1. The Contractor shall minimize vegetation disturbance by only working on the
stream bank and channel that is in need of repair. Existing buffers shall not be
disturbed unless directed by the designer.

2. The Contractor shall only enter the stream channel as shown on the plans or
directed by the designer. These stream accesses shall conform to the design
standards shown in the attached detail drawings, Timber mats may be used as a
substitute for rock per the approval of the designer.

3. The Contractor shall limit all bank and channel disturbance to activities that can
be completed by the end of each working day such that the work would remain in
place during an overnight storm event.

4. All equipment and uninstalled materials shall be removed from the channel at the
end of each working day and secured safely from potential out-of-bank flow
events that may occur prior to performing additional work.

5. Graded stream banks shall be stabilized with temporary and permanent seed and
coir fiber matting at the end of each working day. Seeding and coir fiber
matting specifications are included with this plan.

6. Stockpiles shall remain at least fifteen feet from flowing water and outside of the
top of bank. Silt fence shall be placed at the base of the stockpile between the
stockpile and the channel and must function to receive stockpile runoff before
entering the channel. Silt fence shall conform to design standards shown in the
detail drawings.

7. Temporary vegetation and permanent herbaceous vegetation shall be established
on all disturbed areas not already stabilized with matting, within five days after
construction is completed.

8. Permanent woody vegetations species are listed in the vegetation specifications;
planting details are also included.l
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Ve2etation Plantin2

General Seeding
Seeding should be done immediately upon completion of final grading, Apply seed prior
to installing matting. Prepare the soil surface so that it is smooth and free from stones,
clods, or debris that will prevent the contact of the matting with the soil. Fertilizer and
lime are generally not necessary on most projects, particularly not on sites that have been
used for agriculture production or cattle grazing. Urban soils may require amendments.
Seed should be broadcast with a centrifugal seeder or by hand, at the full rate along
stream banks and in stockpile areas. In all areas where permanent seeding is used in
addition to the temporary seed, mixing of the seed for broadcasting is acceptable. Seed
and amendments (if needed) should be covered to a depth of 1/2 to 1 inch with soil by
using a hand rake, drag or other tillage equipment.

Seeding may also be done with a hydro seeder. Wood cellulose fiber will not be
acceptable as a substitute for straw mulch. A suitable tracer shall be used to clearly
identify areas hydroseeded. A minimum of 500 lbs. per acre of wood cellulose fiber or a
non-toxic water base dye may be used as a tracer. Seed shall not remain in Water
containing fertilizer more than 45 minutes before being used. All products used to
hydroseed shall be non-toxic to aquatic organisms.

Temporary Seeding
For temporary seeding, apply the following vegetation at the listed rates and times.

Temporary Seeding (September to March):
Rye grain 3 lbs per 1,000 sq ft or

130 lbs per acre

Temporary Seeding (April to August):
Foxtail Millet 1 lb per 1,000 sq ft or

40 lbs per acre

A combination of the two temporary seed types shall be used during the boundary months
of March, April, August and September to ensure survival. In all disturbed I areas where
no permanent seed is being used (i.e. yard or agricultural field) and temporary seed is not
desired at the higher rate, broadcast temporary seed at the lower rate of approximately 1/2
the fulllbs/acre stocking rate. When used in conjunction with permanent seed mix, apply
at Y2 the fulllbs/acre rate.

Permanent Seeding
Permanent seeding will be accomplished using the mix listed below:

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Riparian Seed List

Scientific name

Agrostis alba

Carex vulpinoidea

Elymus virginicus

Juncus ejjisus
Panicum clandestinum

Polygonum pennsylvanicum
Bidens frondosa

Coreopsis Ian co lata
Cassia fasciculata
Verbesina alternifolia

Common Name
Redtop
Fox Sedge
Virginia Wild Rye
Soft Rush
Deer Tongue
Smartweed
Beggers Ticks
Lance leafed Coreopsis
Partridge Pea
Wingstem

% of Mix
15%
10%
20%
5%
15%
5%
5%
15%
5%
5%

Seed at full rate of 15 Ibs/acre along stream banks and in any stream buffer and wetland
areas.

Riparian Buffers
Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs will be used to provide permanent vegetation for EWP repair sites.
Species used shall be selected from the following list:

Shrub and Small Trees
Scientific name
Salix sericea
Xanthorhiza simplicissima
Physocarpus opulifolius
Cornus amonum
Hamamelis virginiana
Carpinus caro/iniana
Corylus americana
Alnus serrulata
Ostrya virginiana
Spirea tomentosa
Rhododendron arborescens
Rhododendron maximum
Cephalanthus occidenta/is
Itea virginica
Calycanthus floridus
Leucothoe axillaris var, editorum
Hydrangea arborescens
Sambucus canadensis

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Common name
Silky Willow
Yellowroot
Ninebark
Silky Dogwood
Witch-hazel
Ironwood
Hazel-nut
Tag Alder
Hornbeam
Hardhack
Smooth Azalea
Rosebay Rhododendron
Button Bush
Virginia Sweetspire
Sweet Shrub
Dog Hobble
Mountain Hydrangea
Elderberry

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LargeTrees
Scientific name
Aesculus octandra
Tsuga canadensis
Platanus occidentalis
Acer rubrum
Quercus alba
Quercus rubra
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tsuga carolinianum
Betula lenta

Common name
Buckeye
Canadian Hemlock
Sycamore
Red Maple
White Oak
Red Oak
Tulip Poplar
Carolina Hemlock
Cherry Birch

Trees shall be planted as either bare rooted or containerized material. Trees should be
planted at a rate of 400 stems/acre (roughly 10 feet on center) where EWP repairs have
been accomplished. Planting of this material will be done during the dormant season
(late fall and winter of 2005-2006), Refer to the attached details and specifications for
more information.

Stream banks
Live Staking
Species used for live staking shall be taken from the following species:
Scientific name Common name
Comus amomum Silky Dogwood
Salix sericea Silky Willow
Sambucus canadensis Elderberry
Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush
Salix nigra Black Willow

Stake at 2-3 foot spacing on the outside of all meander bends. Stake at 6-7 foot spacing
on the inside of meander bends and all tangent sections. Note this is appropriate for most
rural systems. Urban or flashy systems should be staked at higher rates. Utilize as
diverse a species group as feasible and make sure that black willow constitutes less than
25% of total stakes used.

Containerized Plants:
Containerized shrub material may also be used on the stream banks to increase the
diversity, Applications and spacing should reflect that of live stake material.

Mulching
Mulching shall be used to provide temporary protection of soil surfaces from erosion.
Mulching should be performed within 48 hours of seeding. Grain straw mulch should be
applied on seeded areas at a rate of75 bales per acre. Apply mulch unifonnly.

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Erosion Control Mattine:
Ecostakes
Providt:: wooden stake not less than 12 in. (300 mm) in length with a notch cut 1 in. (25
mm) from the top. These stakes shall be used to stake the matting along the slopes,
Wooden 3 ft. stakes spaced approximately 4 ft. apart shall be used to secure the matting
at the toe of slope. The toe stakes shall have a minimum I-inch by I-inch cross-section
and shall be designed so that the matting can not slide past the exposed end of the stake.
Refer to the attached details and specifications for EWP work for more information.

Coir Fiber Matting
The erosion control matting shall be a machine-produced mat of 100% coconut fiber with
the following properties:
Matrix 100% Coconut Fiber
Weight 20 oz/SY (678 gm/m2)
Tensile Strength 1348 x 6261b/ft minimum (1650.5 x 766.5 kg/m)
Elongation 34% x 38%
Open Area (measured) 50%
Thickness 0.30 in minimum (7.6 mm)
Flexibility (mg -cm) 65030 x 29590
Recommended Flow 11 feet/second (3.35 m/s)
Size 6,6 x 164 ft (120 SY) or (100 SM)
"C" Factor 0.002
Place the coir fiber matting immediately upon final grading. Provide a smooth soil
surface free from stones, clods, or debris that will prevent the contact of the matting with
the soil. Apply seed prior to installing matting. Begin at the bottom of the slope by
anchoring the matting in a 6-inch (15 cm) deep by 6-inch (15 cm) wide trench. Backfill
and compact the trench after staking. Walking backward down the stream, allow the
matting to unroll slowly; ideally the matting roll will rest against your shin as you walk.
Stake the matting according to recommended stake pattern for specific product and slope.
(See stake pattern guide that comes with the product.) Place matting in full contact with
the soil.

The edges of the parallel matting must be staked with approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of
overlap such that the edge of the downstream matting is under the one just upstream,
When matting must be spliced down the slope, place matting end over end (shingle style)
with approximately 6 inches overlap. Drive stakes through the overlapped area.

Place stakes across the matting at ends, junctions and trenches approximately 1.3 ft apart.
Place stakes along the outer edges, down the center of each strip of matting and along all
lapped edges approximately 2 ft apart. Cut excess matting and anchor at the end of the
slope.

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Temoorarv Stream Access Ramos
Stream access ramps shall be constructed using either rock or timber mats in locations as
shown on the plans or as directed. Grading shall be performed only to the extent needed
to form a stable ramp connecting the stream bank grade to the streambed. The Contractor
shall determine the appropriate number of timber mats and ramp angle according to the
equipment that will be using the ramp, Stream access ramps are temporary and shall be
removed and the areas restored to their original state when they are no longer needed or
permanent measures are installed.

Sediment Fence
Geotextile sediment fences shall be used to trap sediment from areas of limited runoff.
Sediment fences shall be properly anchored to prevent erosion under them. These works
are temporary and shall be removed and the areas restored to their original ,gtate when
they are no longer needed or permanent measures are installed. Locations for sediment
filters are shown on the plans. Refer to sediment fence specifications (6.62) in the NC
Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual for material and installation
requirements.

Gravel Construction Entrance/Exit
Temporary gravel construction entrances shall be constructed as shown on the plans and
according to specification 6.06 of the NC Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and
Design Manual.

In-stream Structures
In-stream structures include w-weirs, cross vanes, j-hook vanes, log vanes, and wing
deflectors. The quantity of in-stream structures to be constructed shall follow approved
plans, but may be affected by conditions encountered during construction

Boulders used for in-stream structures shall be relatively flat on either side in the same
dimension, preferably the long dimension, and must have relatively smooth ends. No
more than 5% of the boulders shall be smaller than 3'x2'x2'. Boulders larger than
6'x4'x3' shall be permitted. Boulders found on-site and approved for use by the
Developer will be used to the extent feasible.

The Contractor shall construct in-stream structures with equipment capable of moving
and accurately placing boulders of approximate dimensions 6'x4'x3', If suitable for
backfill, excavated material shall be placed on the upstream side of structures or as
directed. Unless otherwise approved by the Developer, excavation to prepare the
sub grade for the installation of in-stream structures shall be consecutive and continuous.
Once the excavation of a structure has begun, the structure shall be completed by the end
of the workday. All equipment shall be removed from the stream at the end of each
workday. Any accumulation of sediment in the channel shall be cleaned as needed
during construction and at the end of construction. No separate payment will be made for
this clean-up work.

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Construction Seauence of Events
Construction shall be performed at the EWP site in accordance with the plans and in
general accordance with the following sequence:

1. Mobilize equipment and materials to the site.
2. Set up construction access pads, staging areas, haul roads, and silt fences.
3. Install stream access ramps.
4. Excavate and grade banks and construct in-stream structures,
5. Seed and mat graded banks and immediately upon reaching final grades.
6. Stabilize all disturbed soil with temporary and permanent seed prior to leaving the
site each day and prior to moving to the next work area,
7. Dispose of excess materials at approved off-site locations.
8. Remove stream access ramps.
9. Remove silt fence and seed and mulch staging areas to restore these areas to pre-
project conditions.
10. Demobilize grading equipment from the site. Remove construction access pads,
11. Plant bank, floodplain and buffer woody vegetation and live stakes during the
dormant season.

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Details and Specifications for EWP Work

Planting
. Bare Root/Container Planting
. Brush Mattress
. Tree & Shrub Planting Details
. Live Staking

Erosion Control
. Erosion Control Matting
. Silt Check
. Silt Fence
. Typical Pump Around Operation
. Temporary Gravel Construction Entrance
. Ford Stream Crossing
. Ford Stream Crossing 2
. Temporary Ford Stream Crossing W / Flume Pipe

Stream Repair Structures

. Typical Structure Placement
. Typical Plan View & Profile
. Constructed Riffle
. Double Drop Rock Cross Vane
. Double Wing Deflector
. "J" Hook Vane
. Log Vane
. Log Vane 2
. Log Step Pool
. Rock Vane
. Rock Cross Vane Type I
. Rock Cross Vane Type 2
. Root Wads
. Single Wing Deflector
. Step Pool Channel

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LIVE STAKING

TOP OF STREAMBANK

CROSS SECTION VIEW

6'-8' SPACING

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PLAN VIEW

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TOE OF SLOPE

TOP OF
STREAMBANK

TOP OF STREAMBANK

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PLANT STAKES FROM TOP OF BANK
TO TOE OF BANK IN A DIAMOND SHAPED
STAGGERED PATTERN

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PLAN VIEW

SQUARE CUT TOP ~
BUDS FACING UPWARD ___ "'-
LIVE CUTTING
MIN. 1/2" DIA

2' - 3' lENGTH

ANGLE CUT ~ l
30 . 45 DEGREES ~

LIVE STAKE DETAIL

NOTES:

1. STAKES SHOULD BE CUT AND INSTAlLED ON THE SAME DAY.
2. DO NOT INSTAlL STAKES THAT HAVE BEEN SPLIT.
3. STAKES MUST BE INSTAllED WTH BUDS POINTING UPWARDS.
4. STAKES SHOULD BE INSTAlLED PERPENDICULAR TO BANK
5. STAKES SHOULD BE 1/2 TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND 2 TO 3 FT LONG.
6. STAKES SHOULD BE INSTAllED LEAVING 115 OF STAKE ABOVE GROUND.

LIVE STAKING