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February 3, 2004
DWQ# 04-0046
Henderson County
Mr. David Hanks
Director of Water Resources Department
City of Asheville
P.O. Box 7148
Asheville, NC, 28802
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
SUBJECT: Mills River Water Treatment Plant Intake Expansion
Dear Mr. Hanks:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to excavate 20 linear feet, place rip rap in 30 linear
feet, an intake structure in 13 linear feet, and gabions in 36 linear feet of the French Broad River in order to construct the
Mills River Water Treatment Plant Intake Expansion in Henderson County, as described in your application received by the
Division of Water Quality on. January 14, 2004. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by
General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3374 and 3399, which can, be viewed on our web site at
httr):flh2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 12 and 13 when
issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead
with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Randleman Buffer Rules, Non-Discharge and
Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 permit expires :unless
otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change,your
project, you must notify us in writing and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification and the additional condition listed below:
1. Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification, 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;
2. 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;
N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (httn://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands)
Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748
_ ivucuaci r. na?icy, vvvcauvi
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Mr. David Hanks
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February 3, 2004
3. 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 Preconstruction Notice Application. 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;
4. 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. Upstream and downstream monitoring of turbidity levels shall be conducted twice daily during any construction
activities involving instream or streambank work. The turbidity limit shall be 50 NTU's downstream.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, 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 fora 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 Kevin Barnett in our Asheville Regional Office at 828-251-6208 or Cyndi Karoly in our
Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Attachments
cc: Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
Richard Carrier, 309 East Morehead St., Suite 160, Charlotte, NC, 28202
040046
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Barnett, Kevin
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor: EnrrP?t Westall
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Mills River Water Treatment Plant Intake
Project Number 04 0046
Recvd From APP
Received Date 1/14/04 Recvd By Region
Project Type construct new raw water intake
County Henderson
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Region Asheville
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req.
Stream Impacts (ft.)
Feet
Req. Elm
12 Stream P-7 OO N 6-(52.5) WSN CA 40,302. F 50.00 F-- F
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y QQ N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y (0 N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/fond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 352300 Longitude (ddmmss) 823200
Comments:
Upstream / downstream turbidity monitoring twice daily during "instream" and streambank
construction. Turbidity limit of 50NTU downstream,
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Date:
Triage Check List
Project Name: "Irf
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County:

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? FRO Ken Averitte ? WiRO Noelle Lutheran
? MRO Alan Johnson ? WSRO Daryl Lamb
? RRO Steve Mitchell

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From: os-P . Telephone : (919)
The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
? Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
? Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
FlAre the stream and or wetland mitigation Sites available and viable?
,2?Check drawings for accuracy - el<OS'
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern

Comments;

309 East Morehead Street
Suite 160
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.brownandcaldwell.com
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January 12, 2004
JAN 1 4 2004
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Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 23050
Subject: Mills River Water Intake Expansion 401 Water Quality Certification
Package
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed, please find an application package for the Mills River Water Intake Expansion.
Included in the package are a completed Pre-construction Notification Application Form,
site plan, water intake profiles, vicinity map, location map, USGS Topographic Quad Map,
and NRCS Soil Survey. Also included is the Nationwide Permit 12 and 13 verification, a
letter stating no additional review is required under the State Environmental Policy, a letter
of concurrence rom t e o aro ma i dlife Resources ommiss>on, an copies of
previous United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) applications and approvals.
Permanent impacts to the site will include river bottom dredging and shoreline excavation.
Bank stabilization will be implemented to minimize erosion and riprap will be placed on
the river bottom at the entrance to the intake to reduce scouring potential.
Thank for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions of if I can provide any
additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me or Travis Wagner at (704) 358-
7204.
Very truly yours,
BROWN AND CALDWELL
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Richard A. Carr>er, P.E.
Project Manager
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Enclosures
cc: Mike Brookshire, Regional Water Authority of Asheville-Buncombe,
and Henderson
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040046 JAN02
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ^1'10WN M10 CALDWEL
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. 2004'10210_WW 1?_ County Wendergnn Quad SKVI,AI?M
200430211-NW 13
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property owner: City of Asheville, David Hanks, Director Water Resources Department WETLANDS/ 401 0P,01 RP
Address: PO Box 7148
Asheville, NC 28802
Telephone No: [phone] _ ,jA N 1 4 ?004
Zone: 44 UTM or LAT/LONG: North: 3917120 East: 639155 E
WATER QuALr,a ;, a
Size and Location of project (water body, road nametnumber, town, etc.) in the French Broad River just above the
confluence of the Mills River off of Highway 191 in Mills River Community, Henderson County, North Carolina.
Description of Activity: to construct a new raw water intake on the French Broad River The water intake structure
will be constructed flush with the river bank. The project will require the construction of a temporary cofferdam,
the excavation of a 20-foot by 10-foot area, the installation of 30-feet of riprap, and the installation of 36-feet of
gabions.
Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1344)
(check all that apply) _X_ Section 10 (River and Harbors Act of 1899)
Authorization: Nationwide Permit Numbers 12 and 13
Your work is authorized by these Regional General (RGP) or Nationwide Permits (NWP,s) provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the attached conditions, those outlined in the attached December 16, 2003
NC Wildlife Resources Commission letter, and your submitted plans. If your activity is subject to Section 404 (if
Section 404 block above is checked), before beginning work you must also receive a Section 401 water quality
certification from the N.C. Division of Water Quality, telephone [phone].
Please read and carefully comply with the attached conditions of the RGP or NWP. Any violation of the conditions
of the RGP or the NWP referenced above may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or
appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army RGP or NWP verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to
obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate
State and local agencies before beginning work-
if didff ques consrega g is au horiz ion-or-ariy?o `the con rons - - enera i or atilt onwide - --
Permit, please contact the Corps Regulatory Official specified below.
Date: flacem>sr 313, 21303
Corps Regulatory Official: David K. Baker Telephone No.: [phone] x 225
Expiration Date of Verification: December 30, 2005
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORMS, PROJECT PLANS, ETC., MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
CESAW Form 991
1344 -t6 0
® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
16 December 2003
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
Mr. David Baker
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
SUBJECT. Miffs River Water hitake Expansion 404 Permit AWtication
French Broad River
Henderson County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Baker:
Brown and Caldwell, on behalf of the City of Asheville, are requesting a letter of
concurrence from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404
permit from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. We have reviewed information provided by the
in accordance with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.) and the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The applicant proposes to construct a new raw water intake on the French Broad River to
serve the Mills River Water Treatment Plant. This expansion was part of an environmental
assessment that was conducted in 1996, and the applicant is now applying for the 404 permit for
a water intake. The applicant has indicated that the intake is only intended for use dorm severe
drought conditions when the Mills River intake does not prove a oats ow to the plant.
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p ec gmg a fiver ttom with a crane and bucket, excavating the river bank,
and placing gabions around the structure for bank stabilization. Excavation will be 20 feet deep
by 10 feet wide around the existing intake and river bank and will be conducted with a backhoe.
Also, existing concrete will be removed, a 15 feet deep by 10 feet wide excavation will be
conducted with a backhoe to install two 12-inch diameter flushing water pipes, and then concrete
A freshwater mussel survey was conducted on 27 September 2003 on the French Broad River
along the reach and approximately 200 feet downstream and 100 feet upstream of the site.
Survey results revealed the presence of live state threatened Leper (Strophitus undulates) and
shells and slippershell mussel (Alasmidonta viridis) shells. In addition, we have records for the
presence of the federal and state endangered Appalachian elktoe (Alasmidonta raveneliana), the
federal species of concern and state endangered 'T'ennessee heelsplitter (Lasmiggona holstonia),
and the federal species of concern and state significantly rare blotched chub (Erimystax insignis)
and hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) in the Mills River. Further, this section of the
French Broad supports many other non-game species and game species including muskellunge
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries - 1721 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
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16 December 2003
Mills River Intake, French Broad
Henderson County
(Esox masquinongy), smallmouth bass (Lepomis dolomieui), and largemouth bass (Lepomis
salmoides).
NCWRC biologists have met with Water Authority personnel in the past about
engineering oxbow type wetlands adjacent to the French Broad River near this site to reconnect
the river in places with its floodplain and improve muskellunge spawning habitat. This may be
an opportune time to begin this habitat improvement pproject and recommend that the Water
Authority contact District Fishery Biologist Scott l:oftis at [phone] ext. 22.
We recommend that the following conditions be incorporated into the permit to minimize
impacts to fish and wildlife resources. However, if the intake will be used in the future on a
more routine basis or for extended use, the permit should be reevaluated as additional protective
measures may be necessary.
1. Intake structures should have passive screens with a mesh size of 1 cm or less and water
intake velocity should not exceed 0.5 feet/second. This screen size and velocity should
mmim,?e lmpingemen an en eggs,
aim
and larvae.
2. Due to the potential presence of a federally endangered mussels and the known presence
of state listed mussels from the survey reach, a freshwater mussel survey of the footprint
area should occur justprior to dredging. Please contact Non game Aquatic Biologist
Steve Fraley at [phone] prior to beginning this work.
3.
Adequate sedimentation and erosion control measures must be implemented prior to any
ground-disturbing activities to minimize impacts to downstream aquatic resources.
15 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control. Erosion
control matting in conjunction with appropriate seeding should be used on disturbed soils
adjacent to streams.
4. If concrete- is used during construction, a dry work area must be maintained to prevent
direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently
contacts live concrete should not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for
elevated pH.
5. A stormwater management plan to address quality and quantity of stormwater discharged
from impervious surfaces should be implemented.
6. Riprap placed for bank stabilization should be limited .to the streambank below the high-
7. 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
8. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or
adjacent to surface waters is prohibited.
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16 December 2003
Mills River Intake, French Broad
Henderson County
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. Pending
availability of field staff, the NCWRC may inspect the work site during or after construction. If
there are any questions regarding these comments, please contact Dave McHenry at (828)
452-2546.
Sincerely,
Danielle Pender
Acting Mountain Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
cc: David Hanks, Director Water Resources Dept., Applicant
Travis Wagner, Brown & Caldwell
Mark Cantrell, USFWS
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
Jim MCRight
Division of Environmental Health
Melba McGeeV
Environmental Review Coordinator
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SECTION
$#95-0951 Mills River Water Treatment Facility,
Buncombe County
November 6, 2003
This is to advise your office that the information
provided regarding the subject project satisfactorily resolves
previously expressed concerns. No additional review is
required under the State Environmental Policy Act.
We appreciate the attention given to the concerns of this
department.
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Ms. Linda Sewall
N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and /y °F4111R
Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Health N FNr9( y
1330 St. Mary's Street ?Z,,d
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Ms. Sewall:
Re: SCH File #95-E-4300-0951; Environmental Assessment and Finding
of No Significant Impact for the Asheville-Buncombe Water
Authority and Henderson County ••Regional•Water Resources Program
The above referenced environmental impact information has been
reviewed through the State Clearinghouse under the-provisions of the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. No comments were made by
any state/local agencies in the course of this review. Therefore, no
further environmental review action on your part is required for the
compliance with the Act.
Best regards.
Sin=erely,
CB/jf
cc: Region B
Ms..Chrys Baggett, Director
'--rate Clearinghouse
116 West ]ones Streer a halel h, North Carolina 27603.()03,' Telephone [phone]
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Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 12/13
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?N/A
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: ?N/A
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: ?N/A
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: City of Asheville, David Hanks, Director Water Resources Department
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7148
Asheville, NC 28802
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number:_(828)259-5710
E-mail Address: davidhgmail.ci.asheville.nc.us
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.) Nanie* - -- Richard Carrier. PF - -- - --- ----
Company Affiliation: Brown and Caldwell
Mailing Address: 309 East Morehead Street
Suite 160
Charlotte NC 28202
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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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: Mills River Water Treatment Plant Intake Expansion
rojec Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 00964153994255
4. Location
County: Henderson Nearest Town: Fletcher, NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A, Water Treatment Plant
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The plant location is just past the
-- -----------intersection-of -H-a- wood-Road-7H way and Hoober Lane on the--e At the
intersection of Haywood Road (Highway 191) and School House Road Physical address:
4037 Haywood Road.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N 35° 23.278' W 820 31.954'
(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): 332.21
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): French Broad River Mills River
and 2 Unnamed Creeks -
8. River Basin: French Broad 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/.)
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 portion of the property is currently operated by the Mills
River Water Treatment Facility. The remainder of the site is undeveloped Land conditions
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onsite are well to moderately maintained grassy areas with few trees. Surrounding area
features include farm land and residential. The watershed is WS-IV.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: River
dredging will be conducted by a crane with a drag bucket. A backhoe will conduct a 20 feet
deep by 15 feet wide excavation at the river bank. This area will be surrounded by a coffer
dam until the intake construction is complete. Upon intake construction, gabions will be
placed around the structure for bank stabilization according to required standards. An
excavation 20 feet deep by 10 feet wide will be conducted between the existing intake and
the river bank by a backhoe. The purpose of this excavation is to install the two 30-inch
diameter pipes from the new intake structure to the existing intake channel. Existing
concrete must be removed and a 15 feet deep bv_ 10 feet .wide- excavation _will. be_ conducted
with a backhoe to install the two 12-inch diameter flushing water pipes. Removed concrete
will be replaced.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to
construct a new raw water intake on the French Broad River, which was previously
approved, at the Mills River Water Treatment Plant. The intake is only intended for use
during severe drought conditions during which. the Mills River does not provide -adequate
flow to the plant.
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 ism r wi`thdrrawn. Provide pho ocopies --of previously isr- sued 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.
A Nationwide Permit No 13 was obtained for the Mills and French Broad River intakes on April
5, 1996 (Action ID No. 199600860, Application Date: January 18, 1996). A Nationwide Permit
No. 7 was obtained for an outfall structure on April 5, 1996 (Action ID No. 199600860,
Application Date: January 18, 1996). A 401 Water Quality Certification for filling 0.45 acres of
wetlands or waters for the purpose of constructing a raw water line and raw water intake was
approved on March 29, 1996 (DEM Project # 960052)
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 future permit requests anticipated.
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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 sepalrate.sheet._ ._- _
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Water intake structure will be
constructed flush with the French Broad River bank to avoid any alteration of river flow.
Dredging of the river and installation of a temporary coffer dam is necessary during the
construction of the intake. Silt fences will be installed by the contractor to avoid sediment
deposition in to the French Broad River caused by runoff.
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***
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved 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 wetland is isolated (determination 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
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please seci
1 Excavation 20 feet French Broad River 150 feet Perennial
2 Intake Structure 13 feet French Broad River 150 feet Perennial
3 Riprap 30 feet French Broad River 150 feet Perennial
4 Gabions 36 French Broad River 150 feet Perennial
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* 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),
stabilization 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 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.uses.eov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 50 feet
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 ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Name of Waterbody

applicable)
(if Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: till, 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
L,. a .. i..a 1---. --A :11.,x+«..+°a ..« ....., «...,,....«..l.,asa -44-1. +t.:.
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.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond:_N/A Expected pond surface area:_N/A
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
- --information re-rafedTo side 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.
The current design offers the least impact to the French Broad River of all the designs
considered. Other design alternatives were pipes extending into the river or a mid-river crib.
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These designs would require significantly more dredging and would alter river flow. The current
design keens dredging to a minimum and does not alter river flow. Also bank stabilization
measures will be implemented to reduce erosion
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 ers 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'b--Hraft Technical--Guide- for-Stream-Worms-in North Carolina, available at
htti):/Wo.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmszide.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/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
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NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wry/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
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
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
its of the a ions or Nofth Carolina nviromnent 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 ?
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 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
- - - A_'* tug - - -
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify WS-IV Watershed
Protection Buffer Per NC AC 15A the required buffer is 30 feet The plant proyerty is a low
densily development with an impervious percentage of 4.5%. However, due to the fact this is a
Yes ® No ? 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* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
- * - -Zone 1 extends out-30 feet perpendicular- from near-bank ofchannet Zone-2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Consei vation Easement, Riparian B aff-ei Restonition / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
N/A
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.
A sediment and erosion control plan will be implemented to minimize sediment discharge into
rivers and streams. Therefore, the pre- and post development runoff will be the same.
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.
Project will not generate any additional wastewater. Underground sewage treatment (septic
is onsi e. ermi enni No.. NC008_551 1) was issue on Mav 24. 1996. Me
permit allows 3?i?m?11? total suspended solids as a monthly average anci0.l mLL, settleable
solids on a monthly average. Daily maximums are 45 mg/L total suspended solids and 0.2 mL/L
settleable solids.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
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Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? 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 of the applicant's control).
Quick review and issuance. of this/these permit(s) is necessary so that construction of the raw
water intake may be complete before the next period of drought. During drought conditions, the
Mills River dries up and minimal flow from the French Broad River backs up into the Mills
River and enters the existing raw water intake. When the intake on the French Broad River is
complete, capacity ow can enter e plant i ing regions water reauiremen s. Me progose
intake is only intended for use during such severe drought conditions.
C? C? ? //- 19-0-S
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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407 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
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State of North Carolina IT 2
Department of Environment, I;VA
Health and Natural Resources lffl?
Division of Environmental Management A&4
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary H
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 29, 1996
Henderson County
DEM Project # 960052
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDTIIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Michael Holcombe
Director of Water Resources
Asheville-Buncombe Water Authority
P.O. Box 7148
Asheville, NC 28802
Dear Mr. Holcombe:
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.45 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of
constructing a raw water line and raw water intake for the Mills- River Regional Water Treatment
Facility, as you described in your revised application dated 21 NI[arch 1996. After reviewing your
application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers
2665, 3027 and 3022. These certifications allow you to use General Permit Numbers 049 and
Nationwide Permits 7 and 13 when they are issued by the Corp of Engineers. This Certification
replaces one issued on 31 January 1996.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. For this
approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. An anti-seep
collar shall be added at crossing #4 at its downslope site. In addition, you should get any other federal,
state or local permits before you go ahead with your project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, 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, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its
conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Karin Hull; CDM
Sincerely,
e o Howard, . E.
960052.1tr
Environmental sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh. NO 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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169
GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR'BANK S
PROJECTS -INCLUDING PROJECTS •• ELIGIBLE FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS
'N IOM-71DE PERMIT -NUMBER • •13 • AND : REGIOl`F. PERMIT 080
s =General' Certification is issued in eQnform#y: wi--h the
:requirements. of Section 401, Public'.Laws 92-500 and 95-217 0? the
United States. and.-subj ec.t to the North:.CArolina Division' of Envi-
• ronmental Management-Regulations in 15A NCAC 2H, Section .0500
and 15A••NCAC 2B'-.0109 And .0201-.for t:he, d:Lscharge' of fill Taate-
rial to waters as described in 33 CFR•330 AppeHd.ix"A (B) (13) of
the Corps of Engineers. regulations (i.e. Nationwide"Permit No.
13 ) and Regional Permit 080.• The category of :activities •s?hall
include any fill activity for bank stabilization as -long
.s
impacts to iaaLters or significant wetlands are minimized.. This
Certification replaces - Water Quality Certification Number 1663
i:ssued•on September 8,•1983; and Water Quality Certification
Number 1272 issued-November 10, 1978.• •
The' State of North Carolina certifies that the' specified
category of activity will not 'violate •Sectidns 301, 302, 303, 306
and '30.7 of the Public' Laws 92-500 and 95-217 if• conducted in
accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
.1. Proposed bank stabilization greater than or equal. to 500
feet in length requires written concurrence. from the
Division of Environmental Management.
2. Proposed bank stabilization' less than 500 feet in length
does not require written concurrence from the Division of
Environmental Management as long as all the following
conditions are met;
3• That established sediment and erosion control practices
are utilized'td prevent violations of the appropriate
turbidity water quality standard (50 N•=Us in strews and
rivers not designated as trout waters by DEM; 25 N-TTJs in
• • all. saltwater classes, and all. lake :' and -reservoirs; 10
)ITUs in DEM-classified trout waters); -
?. That the riprap shall be of such a size so as not to be
able to be carried off by wave or current action and con-
sist of clean rock-or masonry material free. -of de3o- is or
toxic pollutants;
S. That additional site-specific conditions may be added to
projects proposed under_ this Certification in order to
ensure compliance with all applicable `crater quality and
effluent standards;
6. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete
from coming into contact with craters of the state`-ntil
the concrete has hardened.
7. Concurrence from DEM that this Certification applies to
an i.ndivdual project shall expire three years from the
"?• date of the convey letter from DEM.
lion.-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set
forth by a specific fill project shall result in revocation of
this Certification for the project.
The Director o' the North Carolina
Division of Enva.ro-:.-lc
•: rc- -.S io.n nta1170
`9 ai??ifi?' Ilip`J _1?.! 5'oL1??iT1 ?- of .'.'n1 1ii _ application =0?-
individual certification:for?a7zy:project.in ;this category of
activity., if•.it.is determined ''th'at':th ,:project. i$ likely to have.
a' Significant adverse effect"'u 'on water .waters."so that ex_sting uses o•f the 'wetland or or degrade the
or do;;nstieani waters
• are precluded..
Public' hearins'• may b'e' held' fors ecific a ; •
p . applications or
group.of applications pz br to a Certi'-f icatvion..decision* if deemed
in the . public's • best 'interest by the Director - of the North Caro-
lina Division>of•=nvirbnmental Management.
This is the 2 st day of January, 1992-
DIVISION F .ENVIRONMENTAL I-WRAGEMENT
By ??-
George Everett, Director'*
gencert.l3
jrd/gc
WQC# 2665

171;
GENERAL CERTIFICATION
FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMIT
This General Certification is issued in conformity with the
requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the
United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500
and 15 NCAC 2B .0109 and .0201 for the discharge of fill material
to waters and wetland areas which are waters of the United States
as described in 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B) (44 5, 7, 13, 20, 22,
27, 32, 36, and 37) of the Corps of Engineers regulations. This
Certification replaces Certification Number 2745.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified
category of activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306
and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 if conducted in
accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1. These activities do not require written concurrence from
the Division of Environmental Management as long as they
comply with all conditions of this General Certification.
2. The use of Nationwide 23 (Categorical Exclusions)
requires written notification to DEM of the extent of
impact to.waters and wetlands;
ih
3. That established sediment and erosion control practices
are utilized to prevent violations of the appropriate
turbidity water quality standard (50 NTUs in streams and
rivers not designated as trout by DEM; 25 NTUs in all
saltwater classes, and all lakes and reservoirs; and 10
NTUs in trout waters);
4. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete
from coming into contact with waters of the state until
the concrete has hardened;
5. The use of Nationwide 13 shall minimize fill in
significant wetlands and waters.
6. This Certification shall expire when the appropriate
Nationwide Permit is reissued, expires or is modified.

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WATERSHED PROTECTION), AND REGIONAL PERMIT lZb (BURT KADIrb)

Non-compliance with or violatior• of the conditions herein set
forth by a specific fill project shall result in revocation of
this Certification for the project.
This is the v day of September, 1995
DIVISION O ENVIRONMENT Z MANAGEMENT
By
A. Preston Howard,-fir, p,E.
Director
W4C # 3027'
moregen.cet

A"
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
October 6. 1995
MEMO LT."A
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HNR
To: Wetland consultants and municipalities
From: John Dom r xx'`1 /
Re: Modification to Certification for Nationwide Permit 12 - Utility lines
The Division of Environmental Management (DEM) has reissued the General Certification
(GC) for Nationwide Permit 12 and Regional Permit 049. The new GC will expedite the permitting
process and clarify for the applicant conditions necessary for a certifiable project. The significant
changes are:
1) No fertilizer applied within 10 feet of streams;
2) Anti-seep collars every 150 feet in wetlands;
3) Restore to original contours after construction. A specific plan is needed;
4) Rip rap is restricted to stream bottom and banks directly impacted by the
utility line;
5) The construction corridor (including access roads and stockpiling of materials)
is limited to 40 feet in width;
6) Construction corridors parallel to streams shall be placed at the furthest
distance from the stream to the maximum extent practicable; and
7) Although you still need to apply to the U.S. Armv CoTps of Engineers for
these permits, written concurrence from DEM is no longer needed provided
that all conditions of the General Certification are followed. Written
concurrence is required if the utility line :s installed parallel and closer than LO
feet to a stream or if the line crosses a stream channel at less than 75 degrees
or more than 105 degrees (I.e.. not perpendicular stream crossing).
A copy of the revised GC is enclosed for your information. DEM will be making compliance
site inspections. Should the utility line be installed such that a condition is violated, remedial actions
including utility line relocation or installation of anti-seep collars fines may be imposed.
Should you have any questions, please contact Eric Galamb or John Domey at (919),733-
1786.
nw 12.mun
P.O. Box 29535. Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telechone 910.733-7015 FAY o10-733-9eoA- 174
GENERAL CERTIFICATIONS FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE
FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBER 12 OR
REGIONAL PERMIT 049 (UTILITY LINE BACKFILL AND BEDDING)
This General Certification is issued in conformity with the requirements of
Section 401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management Regulations in 15A NCAC 2H,
Section .0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0109 AND .0201 for the discharge of fill material to
waters and wetland areas as described in 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B) (12) and
General Permit No. 198100049 of the Corps of Engineers regulations (i.e., include any
fill activity for utility line backfill and bedding. This certification replaces Water Quality
Certification Number 2664 issued on January 21, 1992 and is rescinded when the
Corps of Engineers reauthorize Nationwide 12 or Regional Permit 049.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity wiii
not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-
217 if conducted in accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Activities covered by this General Certification do not require written
concurrence from the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) as
long as they comply with all conditions of this General Certification and
the conditions of Nationwide 12 or Regional Permit 049;
2. Written concurrence from DEM is required if the utility line is installed
parallel to and closer than 10 feet (3 meters) to a stream or if the utility
line crosses a stream channel at less than 75 degrees or more than 105
degrees (i.e., not perpendicular stream crossing) of the stream bank;
3. Construction corridors parallel to streams shall be placed at the furthest
distance from the stream to the maximum extent practicable;
4. That established sediment and erosion control practices are utilized to
prevent violations of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50
NTUs in streams and rivers not designated as trout waters by' DEM; 25
NTUs in all salt water classes, and all lakes and reservoirs; and 10 NTUs
in trout waters). All sediment and erosion control measures placed in
wetlands shall be removed and the natural grade restored after the
Division of Land Resources has released the project;
5. Annual species suitable for wet locations shall be planted within
jurisdictional wetlands for soil and erosion control. Perennials such as
fescue are prohibited;
;% 6. No fertilizer shall be applied within 10 feet (3 meters) of streams;
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7. The construction corridor (including access roads and stockpiling of
materials) is limited to 40 feet (12.2 meters) in width and must be
minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
8. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming
into contact with waters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
9. Permanent, maintained access corridors shall be restricted to the
minimum width practicable and shall not exceed 10 feet (3 meters) in
width except at manhole locations. A 10 feet (3 meters) by 10 feet (3
meters) perpendicular vehicle turnaround must be spaced at least 500
feet (152.4 meters) apart.
10. An anti-seep collar shall be placed at the downstream (utility line
gradient) wetland boundary and every 150 feet (45.7 meters) up the
gradient until the utility exits the wetland for buried utility lines. Anti-seep
collars may be constructed with class B concrete or compacted clay.
Perpendicular wetland crossings less than 150 feet (45.7 meters) long do
not require anti-seep collars.
The compacted clay shall have a specific discharge of 1 X 10'5 cm/sec or
less.. A section and plan view diagram is attached for compacted clay
and concrete anti-seep collars.
The following specifications shall apply to,, class B concrete:
a) Minimum cement content, sacks
per cubic yard with rounded
course aggregate 5.0
b) Minimum cement content, sacks
per cubic yard with angular
course aggregate 5.5
c) Maximum water-cement ratio
gallons per sack 6.8
d) Stump range 2" to 4"
e) Minimum strength - 28 day psi 2,500
11. Placement of rip rap is restricted to stream bottom and banks directly
impacted by the placement of the utility line. The stream berm must be
restored to the original contour after construction;
12. This general certification does not authorize any permanent changes in
preconstruction elevation contours in waters or wetlands. The permittee
will have a specific plan for restoring wetland contours. Any excess
material will be removed to a high ground disposal area;
13. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid
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until a, FONSI or ROD is issued by the State Clearinghouse;
14. Stormwater management shall not be required for this Certification;
15. Compensatory mitigation (i.e., restoration, creation or preservation) for
wetland losses will not be required for this Certification;
16. This Certification does not relieve the applicant of the responsibility to
obtain all other required or local approval.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific
fill project shall result in revocation of this Certification for the project.
The Director of the North Carolina Division of Er
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require submission of a formal application for individual certification for any project in
this category of activity, if it is determined that the project is likely to have a significant
adverse effect upon water quality or degrade the waters so that existing uses of the
wetland or downstream waters are precluded.
Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications
prior to a certification decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of
the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
This Is the C day of September, 1995
DIVISION OF ENVIRONME(VTAL MANAGEMENT
By
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REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
April 5, 1996
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No.,199600860 and Nationwide Permit No. 13 (Bank Stabilization)
Asheville-Buncombe Water Authority
Mr. Michael Holcombe
Post Office Box 7148
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Dear Mr. Holcombe:
Reference your application for Department of the Army (DA) authorization
to install riprap on streambanks along the Mills River, unnamed tributaries to
the Mills River, and the French Broad River as part of the Mills River
Regional Water Treatment Facility project. The project will include a new
water treatment plant, intake and outfall structures, and approximately 43,000
linear feet of 24-inch ductile iron water transmission lines. The project
will begin at the treatment plant near the community of Mills River in
Henderson County and terminate at Sweeten Creek Road in Arden, in Buncombe
County, North Carolina. Riprap will be necessary where waterlines cross
streams and at the intake and outfall structure sites in order to protect the
lines and structures and to prevent streambank erosion. It is anticipated
that approximately 260 linear feet of class I and class II riprap will be
needed on streambanks for the entire project. This project has been
coordinated with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title
33, Code of Federal Regulations (CPR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal
Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization,
pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404
of the Clean Water Act, was provided for bank stabilization activities.
Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions, those
conditions outlined in the February. 19, 1995 WRC letter (which you have
already received), and provided you receive a Section 401 water quality
certification from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
(NCDEM). You should contact Mr. John Dorney, telephone [phone],
regarding the above mentioned water quality certification. This nationwide
permit does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain other required
State or local approval.
This verification will be valid until the nationwide permit is modified,
reissued or revoked. All the nationwide permits are scheduled to be modified,
reissued or revoked prior to 21 January 1997. It is incumbent upon you to
remain informed of changes to the nationwide permits. We will issue a public
notice announcing the changes when they occur. Furthermore, if you commence
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or are under contract to commence this activity before the date the nationwide
permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve months from the date of
the modification or revocation to complete the activity under the present
terms and conditions of this nationwide permit.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (704), 271-4014.
Sincerely,
Robert W. Johnson
Office Manager
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Ms. Karina Hull
Camp, Dresser, and McKee
5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300 _
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Mr. William Lapsley
William G. Lapsley and Associates
Post Office Box 546
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793
INFORMATION
a. Bulkhead and riprap structure alignments will not extend farther than
an average distance of 2 feet waterward or a maximum distance of 5 feet from
the mean high water (MHW) elevation contour in tidal areas or from the normal
water line elevation contour in nontidal areas.
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b. All backfill materials will be confined landward of the bulkhead or
riprap structure.
c. Bulkheads and riprap structures must be impervious through structural
tightness or the use of a suitable filter cloth and in place before discharge
of backfill material.
d. 'No excavation is permitted by this general permit except for that
required for installation of the bulkhead wall, deadmen, cables, etc.
NATIONWIDE CONDITIONS
a. No material is placed in excess of the minimum needed for erosion
protection.
b. No material is placed in any special aquatic site, including
wetlands.
c. No material is of the type or is placed in any location or in any
manner so as to impair surface water flow into or out of any wetlands area.
d. No material is placed in a manner that will be eroded by normal or
expected high flows.
e. The activity is part of a single and complete project.
f. For projects that exceed 500 feet in length, a 30-day notification to
the District Engineer (DE) is required.
REGIONAL CONDITION
Use of trees and tree tops as stabilization material is prohibited.
GENERAL CERTIFICATION CONDITIONS
a. -Written concurrence is required from the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management (NCDEM) for any projects that are greater than 500
feet in length.
b. Established sediment and erosion control practices will be utilized
to prevent violations of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50
NTU's in streams and rivers not designated as trout waters by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM), 25 NTU's in all
saltwater classes and all lakes and reservoirs and 10 NTU's in trout waters).
c. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming
into contact with waters of the State until the concrete has hardened.
d. Riprap shall be of such size so as not to be able to be carried off
by wave or current action and consist of clean rock or masonry material free
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e. Fill in significant wetlands and waters shall be minimized.
f. Additional site-specific conditions may be added to proposed projects
in order to ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent
standards.
g. Concurrence from the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (NCDEM) that this Certification applies to an individual project
shall expire three years from the date of the cover letter from the NCDEM.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF April 5, 1996
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199600860 and Nationwide Permit No. 7 (Outfall Structures)
Asheville Buncombe Water Authority
Mr. Michael Holcombe
Post Office Box 7148
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Dear Mr. Holcombe:
Reference your application for Department of the Army (DA) authorization
to construct an outfall structure on the French Broad River and an associated
intake structure on the Mills River as part of the proposed Mills River
Regional Water Treatment Facility located off of NC 191, near the Mills River
Community, in Henderson County, North Carolina. The Mills River Regional
Water Treatment Facility will have an initial capacity of 5 million gallons
per day and will be designed to treat water from the Mills River. The raw
water intake will be located on the Mills River just upstream from its,
confluence with the French Broad River. The outfall structure will be located
on the French Broad River just upstream from its, confluence with the Mills
River. The intake and outfall structures will impact approximately 200 square
feet of stream channel below ordinary high water. No Wetlands will be
impacted. This project has been coordinated with the NC Wildlife Resources
Commission (WRC).
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal
Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization,
pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act, was provided for construction of outfall structures and
associated intake structures where the effluent from the outfall is
authorized, conditionally authorized, or specifically exempted, or is
otherwise in compliance with regulations issued under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Your NPDES application is
currently being processed by the state. The conditional NPDES number that the
state has assigned to this project is NC 0085511.
Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions, those
conditions outlined in the February 19, 1996 WRC letter (which you have
already received), and provided you receive a Section 401 water quality
certification from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
(NCDEM). You should contact Mr. John Dorney, telephone [phone],
regarding water quality certification. This nationwide permit does not
relieve you of the responsibility to obtain other required State or local
approval.
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Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville
Field Office, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert W. Johnson
Office Manager
Asheville Regulatory Field Office

Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Copies Furnished (with enclosure):
Camp, Dresser, and McKee
Ms. Karina S. Hull
5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Mr. William Lapsley
William G. Lapsley and Associates
Post Office Box 546
Hendersonville,' North Carolina 28793

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NATIONWIDE CONDITION
A 30-day notification to the District Engineer is required.
GENERAL CERTIFICATION CONDITIONS
a. Established sediment and erosion control practices will be utilized
to prevent violations of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50
NTU's in streams and rivers not designated as trout waters by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM), 25 NTU's in all
saltwater classes and all lakes and reservoirs and 10 NTU's in trout waters).
b. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or Vresh concrete from coming
into contact with waters of the State until the concrete has hardened.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
April 5, 1996
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199600860, General Permit No. 198100049
Asheville Buncombe Water Authority
Mr. Michael Holcombe
Post Office Box 7148
Asheville,. North Carolina 28802
Dear Mr. Holcombe:
Reference your application for Department of the Army authorization to
install approximately 43,000 linear feet of 24-inch ductile iron water
transmission line from the proposed Mills River Regional Water Treatment
Facility off of NC 191, near the community of Mills River, to the project's
terminus at Sweeten Creek Road in Arden, Henderson and Buncombe Counties,
North Carolina. The project will involve 4 stream crossings including
crossings at the Mills River, 2 unnamed tributaries to the Mills River, and
the French Broad River. As a result of the project, approximately 0.4 acres
of waters and wetlands will be temporarily impacted. Wetlands to be impacted
by the project are located on the east side of the French Broad River. This
project has been coordinated with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
On January 1, 1994, we renewed general permit No. 198100049, (copy
enclosed) that authorizes the maintenance, repair and installation of aerial
and subaqueous utility lines with attendant structures and the discharge of
excavated or fill materials, within construction/access corridors, associated
with utility line maintenance, repair and installation in navigable waters and
waters of the United States in the State of North Carolina.
Your proposed work is authorized if you can comply with all permit
conditions and those conditions outlined in the February 19, 1996 WRC comment
letter. Please read the enclosed permit to prevent an unintentional violation
of Federal law. As this Department of the Army general permit does not
relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any other required approvals, you
should contact appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
In addition, the following special conditions must be adhered to:
1. The temporary coffer dam to be installed in the French Broad River will be
constructed in accordance with the Trench and Coffer Dam Detail as shown in
the design plans provided on figure number 15 in the application package.
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If you have questions, please contact Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville Field
Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sinc
erely,
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Robert W. Johnson
office manager
Asheville Regulatory Field Office

Enclosure/as
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Copies Furnished (with enclosure):
Camp, Dresser, and McKee
Ms. Karina S. Hull
5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Mr. William Lapsley
William G. Lapsley and Associates
Post Office Box 546
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
General Permit No. 198100049
Name of Permittes: General Public
Effective Date: J'anuarv 1. 1994
Expiration Date: December 31, 1999
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARM7L
carevrrrtar. PERMIT
A general permit to perform work in or affecting navigable waters of the
United States and waters of the United States, upon recommendation of the
Chief of Engineers, pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of
March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403), and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1344), is hereby modified and renewed by authority of the Secretary of
the Army by
District Engineer
U.S. Army Engineer District, Wilmington
Corps of Engineers.
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
TO MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND INSTALL AERIAL AND SUBAQUEOUS UTILITY LINOS WITH
ATTENDANT STRUCTURES AND TO DISCHARGE EXCAVATED AND/OR FILL MATERIALS WITHIN
CONSTRUCTION/ACCESS CORRIDORS IN NAVIGABLE WATERS AND WATERS OF THE UNITED
STATES IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
1. Special Conditions.
a. Work authorized by this general permit includes the installation of
pipes and pipelines for the transportation of any gaseous liquid, liquefiable
or slurry substance and any cable, line or wire for the transmission of
electrical energy, telephone or telegraph messages, and radio and television
communication. This general permit authorizes the temporary discharge of
excavated material from trenches or footings, the temporary discharge of
excavated or fill material for construction of access roads, the temporary
stockpiling of excavated or fill material for bedding and backfill and the
discharge of material for bedding and backfill, including outfall and intake
structures. All work will conform to the standards contained herein. Other
construction activities are not authorized by this general permit.
b. Excavation or discharge of dredged or fill material in any emergent
wetlands, forested wetlands, beds of submerged aquatic vegetation or she beds is discouraged. Whenever practicable, utility line routes will avoid
areas of concentrated shellfish production and submerged beds of vascular
aquatic vegetation.
c. Installation of aerial utility lines in Currituck Sound, Core Sound,
lower Pamlico Sound, Falls Lake, Jordan Lake and other areas identified as
important to avifauna migration and movement, will be specifically coordinated
with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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d. To install a utility line under the authority of this general permit,
the permittee must apply to the District Engineer by submitting a written
description of the work and appropriate drawings on 8-1/2 inch by 11 inch
paper. Immediately after receipt of six application, the District Engineer
will assign an action identification number and examine the proposal to
determine the applicability of this general permit. If the proposal satisfies
the general permit conditions, the District Engineer will so inform the
permittee by letter which may contain additional, specific conditions to
assure that the work will have only a minimal impact on resources. The
permittee may not commence construction until he receives the District
Engineer's letter. Copies of this letter, with drawings, will be furnished to
the Director, Atlantic Marine Center, National Ocean Service, Norfolk,
Virginia, and NOAA, the National Ocean Survey, Marine Chart Branch, Rockville,
Maryland.
e. The temporary discharge of excavated or fill material in waters or
wetlands will be for the absolute minimum period of time necessary to
accomplish the work.
f. This general permit does not authorize any permanent changes in
preconstruction elevation contours in waters or wetlands. A permittee will
have a specific plan for restoring wetland contours. Any excess material will
be removed to a highground disposal area.
g. The area of waters of the U.S. that is disturbed will be limited to
the minimum necessary to install the utility line. The work area authorized
by this general permit, including temporary access roadways, will be minimized
to the greatest extent practicable. In no case will the work corridor width
exceed forty (40) feet.
h. This general permit does authorize temporary roadway access, as
determined by the District Engineer, to be essential for maintenance, repair
and/or installation of utility lines.
(1) Temporary access roadways will not span more than one-half way
across any waters or wetlands at any one time.
(2) Temporary access roadways will be constructed of non-erodible
materials.-
i. Material resulting from trench excavation may be temporarily sidecast
into waters of the U.S. provided that the material is not placed in such a
manner that it is dispersed by currents or other forces.
j. In wetlands, the top 6" to 12" of the trench will be backfilled with
topsoil from the trench.
k. Measures will be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming
into contact with waters of the State until the concrete has hardened.
1. Stabilization will be required immediately on completion of each
individual utility line crossing. Any exposed slopes and streambanks must be
stabilized immediately upon installation of the utility line.
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m. Appropriate erosion and sedimentation control measures,
with State standards as directed by the North Carolina Division
Environmental Management, will be employed whenever excavated or
materials are discharged in or near waters or wetlands.
in accordance
of
fill
n. This general permit does not authorize the discharge of fill material
for roadways or any excavation of channels in navigable waters of the United
States, waters subject to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
Equipment operating in such waters must work from barges or wooden mats.
o. This general permit does not authorize the discharge of excavated or
fill material in fin fish or shrimp nursery areas or areas subject to
anadromous fish spawning runs during the period between March 1 and November
15 of any year. This general permit does not authorize the discharge of
excavated or fill material in designated trout waters during the period
between November 1 and April 15 of any year.
p. This general permit does not authorize any work which would adversely
affect any public water supply intake.
q. In areas where a subaqueous utility line is to cross a Federally-
maintained channel, i.e., the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (A WW), it will
be buried at a minimum depth of six (6) feet below the depth of the authorized
channel. lit other areas where subaqueous lines are subject to interfere with
navigation, they will be installed at a minimum depth of two (2) feet below
the substrate.
r. The minimum clearance for aerial communication lines, or any lines
not transmitting electrical power, will be ten (10) feet above the clearance
required for bridges in the vicinity as established by the U.S. Coast Guard.
s. The clearance for an aerial line is based on the low point of the
line under conditions which produce the greatest sag, taking into
consideration temperature, load, wind, length or span and the type of
supports. The minimum clearance for an aerial electrical power transmission
line will be governed by the system voltage as indicated below:
Nominal System Minimum Clearance
Voltacte, kilovolt Above Bridge Clearance
(As Established by the U.S. Coast Guard)
115 and below 20 feet
138 22
161 24
230 26
350 30
500 35
700 42
750 to 765 45

t. The District Engineer reserves the right to require that subaqueous
lines be placed at greater depths or aerial lines be placed at greater heights
if the general public interest so indicates.
U. This general permit does not apply to utility lines that are a part
of a water power project. Federal authorization for such lines must be
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v. This general permit does not relieve the permittee from the
responsibility of obtaining an easement to cross navigable waters from the
North Carolina Department of Administration, State Property Office, pursuant
to North Carolina General Statutes 143-341 (4), 146-11 and 146-12.
2. General Conditions.
a. There will be no unreasonable interference with navigation or the
right of the public to riparian access by the existence or use of activities
authorized by this general permit.
b. A permittee, upon receipt of written notice from the Wilmington
District Engineer of failure to comply with the terms or conditions of this
general permit, will, within 60 days, without expense to the U.S. Government,
and in such manner as the Wilmington District Engineer may direct, affect
compliance with the terms and conditions or return the worksite to a pre-work
condition.
C. The permittee must make every reasonable effort to perform the work
authorized herein in a manner so as to minimize any adverse impact on fish,
wildlife and natural environmental values.
d. The permittee must perform the work authorized herein in a manner. so
as to minimize any degradation of water quality. The activity will be
conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction or construction-related discharge. Increases
such that the turbidity in the waterbody is 50 NTO's or less in all rivers not
designated as trout waters by the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (NCDEM), 25 NTQ's or less in all saltwater classes and in all lakes
and reservoirs, and 10 NTU's or less in trout waters, are not considered
significant.
e. The permittee will permit the Wilmington District Engineer or his
representative to make periodic inspections at any time deemed necessary in
order to assure that the activity is being performed or maintained in strict
accordance with the Special and General Conditions of this permit.
f. This general permit does not convey any rights, either in real estate
or material, or any exclusive privileges; and it does not authorize any injury
to-property or invasion of rights or any infringement of Federal, State or
local laws or regulations, nor does it obviate the requirement to obtain State
or local assent required by law for the activity authorized herein. These may
include, but are not necessarily limited to, a Dredge and/or Fill Permit
(N.C.G.S. 113-229), a Coastal Area Management Act (CANA) Permit (N.C.G.S.
113A-118), an Easement to Fill (N.C.G.S. 146-12) and a Water Quality
Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
g. Authorization provided by this general permit may be either modified,
suspended or revoked in whole or in part if the Wilmington District Engineer,
acting on behalf of the Secretary of the Army, determines that such action
would be in the best public interest. Unless subject to modification,
suspension or revocation, the term of this general permit shall be five years.
Any modification, suspension or revocation of this authorization will not be
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h. This general permit does not authorize the interference with any
existing or proposed Federal project and the permittee will not be entitled to
compensation for damages or injury to the structures or work authorized herein
which may be caused by or result from existing or future operations undertaken
by the United States in the public interest.
i. This general permit will not be applicable to proposed construction
when the Wilmington District Engineer determines that the proposed activity
would significantly affect the quality of the human environment and determines
that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared.
J. This general permit will not be applicable to proposed construction
when the Wilmington District Engineer determines, after any necessary
investigations, that the proposed activity would adversely affect areas which
possess historic, cultural, scenic, conservation or recreational values.
Application of this exemption applies to:
(1) Rivers named in Section 3 of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (15
V.S.C. 1273), those proposed for inclusion as provided by Sections 4 and 5 of
the Act and wild, scenic and recreational rivers established by State and
local entities.
(2) Historic, cultural or archeological sites listed in or eligible
for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places as defined in the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and its codified regulations, the
National Historic Preservation Amendment Acts of 1980 and 1992, the Abandoned
Shipwreck Act of 1987 and the Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act.
(3) Sites included in or determined eligible for listing in the
National Registry of Natural Landmarks.
(4) Endangered or threatened species or habitat of such species as
determined by the Secretaries of Interior or Commerce and concerned in
accordance with the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531).
k. Permittees are advised that development activities in or near a
floodway may be subject to the National Flood Insurance Program which
prohibits any development, including fill within a floodway that results in
any increase in base flood elevations.
1. At his discretion, the Wilmington District Engineer may determine
that this general permit will not be applicable to a specific construction
proposal. In such case, the procedure for' rocessing an individual permit in
accordance with 33 CPR 325 will be avai],at e.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
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ID:1-704-252-1721 FEB 20'96 11:58 No.007 P.02
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WTLDLTFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Qfrice
160 Zillicoa Strcct
Asheville. North Carulina 28801
January 31, 1996
Colonel Robert J. Sperberg
Wilmington District Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington. North Carolina 28402-1890
Dear Colonel Sperberg:
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This is the report of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and
the Department of the Interior on the nationwide permit application
submitted by Ms. Karina S. Hull, of Camp Dresser b McKee, on behalf of
the Asheville-Buncombe Water Authority to impact jurisdictional wetlands
and waters of the United States in association with the construction of
the Mills River Regional Water Treatment Facility in Buncombe and
Henderson Counties, North Carolina. This report is submitted in
accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act,
as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
According to the information provided in the application. this project
will involve the construction of: (1) a raw water intake on the Mills
River..(2) a sludge lagoon outfall on the French Broad River. and (3) a
transmission line from the water treatment plant to the existing
transmission system in Buncombe County. For purposes of this permit, the
project involves bank stabilization with riprap at the intake and outfall
sites and the crossing of 'four streams with the water transmission line.
An estimated 0.45 acre of wetland and waters of the United States will be
impacted by this project.
The Service has no major concerns regarding the proposed work. However.
the Service offers the following recommendations in order to minimize
impadts to stream and wetland resources in the project area:
(1) stringent erosion control measures should be implemented. where soil
is disturbed and should be maintained until project completion;
(2) stream crossings should be constructed perpendicular to the streams
to reduce impacts to stream banks and riparian vegetation; (3) coffer
dams should be constructed and placed at stream crossings so that they do
not blow out during high water or flood events; (4) all lines crossing
streams should be buried below the natural stream bed or suspended from
bridges to avoid creating debris jams and barriers to fish movement;
(5) transmission lines should traverse wetlands only where no feasible
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wetland alternative exists (there was no discussion in the application
about wetland avoidance alternatives); (E) if wetland avoidance is not
feasible, topsoil in wetland construction should be stockpiled separately
from the subsoil and should then be redistributed on the surface
following construction: (7) the original topographic contours should be
restored to the wetland to minimize hydrologic alteration (anti-seep
collars may be required at intervals along the buried transmission line
to prevent the trench from acting as a drainage ditch); and (a) native
wetland vegetation should be used for wetland restoration after
construction (we object to seeding with an aggressive nonnative such as
reed canary grass).
The Service has reviewed the subject project with regard to potential
impacts to federally listed endangered and threatened species. Based on
our records, there are no federally listed or proposed endangered or
threatened species within the impact area of the proposed action. In
view of this, we believe the requirements of Section 7(c) of the Act are
fulfilled. However, obligations under Section. 7 of the Act muss: be
reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified
action that may affect endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner not considered in this-review. or (3)
new species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be
affected by the action.
If we can be of further assistance. please do not hesitate to contact
Ms. Janice Nicholls of our staff at 704/258-3939. Ext. 227. In any
future correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log
Number 4-2-95-007.
i erely.
Brian P. Cole
field Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Bob Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Regulatory Field Office,
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143. Asheville. NC 28801-5006
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AMY CORPS/ENGRS
ID:1-704-252-1721 FEB 20'96 11:59 No.007 P.04
K?i North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 0
512 N. Salishury Srrec:r, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188,919-7.33-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Exceutive Director
February 19. 1996
Mr. Robert Johnson, Office Manager
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28501-5006
SUBJECT: Asheville-Buncombe Water Authority Nationwide 404 Permit Application
Intakelcutfall structures and water line crossings of Mills River, French Broad River and tributaries
Henderson County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Johnson:
I have reviewed information provided by the applicant regarding a 404 permit for the•propos¢d utility
expansions, and I am familiar with habitat values of the project area. These comments are provided in accordance:
with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
(49 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The applicant proposes to construct intake and outfall structures and cross waters and adjacent wetlands
with water lines. While the proposed work does not involve waters containing trout, we are concerned about other
aquatic resources in the project area, including an important muskellunge span fishery. Therefore, we recommend
the following precautions to be included as permit conditions:
I . Crossings of Mills River and French Broad River should be staged to allow excavation and pipe
placement in a dry work area. -
2. In vegetated floodplain areas, topsoil from the utility line corridors should be stockpiled during line
placement and restored to original grade following excavation work.
3. Adequate sedimentation and erosion control measures must be implemented and maintained on the
project site to avoid impacts to downstream aquatic resources, particularly at stream crossings.
Ground covers should be employed at stream crossings to quickly stabilize soil's.
4. Wherever concrete is used during construction near water, a dry work area should be maintained to
prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Uncured concrete affects water
quality and is toxic to fish and otlwr organisms.
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ARMY CORPS/ENGRS ID:1-704-252-1721 FEB 20'96
Mills River intake permit Page 2
1159 No. 007 P.05
February 19, 1996
't'hank you for the opportunity to review and corruncat on this project. Pending availability of field staff,
the NCWRC may inspect tlto work site during or after construction. If there ara any questions regarding these
comments. plena contact me at (704) 2743646.
Sincerely,
David L. Yow
District 9 Habitat Biologist
cc: Camp Dresser & McKee. representing applicant

197
J, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 0
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
April 3, 1996
Mr. Robert Johnson, Office Manager
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
SUBJECT: Asheville-Buncombe Water Authority Nationwide 404 Permit Application
Intakeloutfall structures and water line crossings of Mills River, French Broad River and tributaries
Henderson County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Johnson:
I have reviewed information provided by the applicant regarding a 404 permit for the proposed utility
expansions, and I am familiar with habitat values of the project area. These comments are provided in accordance
with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The applicant proposes to construct intake and outfall structures and cross waters and adjacent wetlands
with water lines. In earlier comments (February 19, 1996), we asked that precautions be taken when working in or
near surface waters, including staging of excavation, replacement of wetland soils, erosion control, and dry work
areas for concrete pouring. We concur with the proposed modifications (Karin S. Hull, Camp Dresser & McKee,
March 21, 1996) which will reduce excavation in waters. We have no objection to the project as modified, subject
to the conditions of our earlier letter.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. Pending availability of field st,-A
the NCWRC may inspect the work site during or after construction. If there are any questions regarding these _
comments, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
David L. Yow,
District 9 Habitat Biologist
cc: Camp Dresser & McKee, representing applicant
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*Revised page-1 to Application Form dated 1/18/96 (Item 11)
DEM ID: 960052 AC:I;011i 1•D:
* Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 7 and 13 and Regional Permit 049
JOINT FORM I FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits. that require application for Section 401 certification
ViU IVUNGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTNMM OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN'. CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC.DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEAmq,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS CONFLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEER
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE H.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MA,NAGEMEN
PLEASE PRINT. Mr. Michael Holcombe, Director of Water Resources
1. Owners Name: Asheville-Buncombe Water Authority
2. OwnersA.ddress: P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): [phone] (Work): [phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
Ca= Dresser & McKee
5400 Glenwood Avenue Suite 300
Raleizh. NC 27612 [phone]
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Henderson County
Nearest Town= City: Fletcher
Specific L.ocation'(Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):-Haywood Road (NC Highway 191) ' Hoovers La,
(SR ,1353), Jeffress Road (SR #1345), NC Highway 280
6. Name of Closest Stream/River. Mills River. French Broad River & two unnamed creeks
7. River Basin: French Broad River Basin
8. B this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA., HQW, ORW, WS L or WS II? YES [ ] NO
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ I' NO FI
If yes, explain. Not Anul i cab7 e
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: 15.11 acr
* 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
0.02 acres ,
Drained: 0 '
Flooded: 0
Excavated: 0.40 acres (includes fill area) 200
ex:irdcn of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): Construction of raw wer
at
intake on Mills River and sludge lagoon outfall on French Broad River. Four stream
crossings for finished water transmission main.
13. Purpose of proposed work: Improvement of regional public water supply system.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to mini,, i wetland impacts. Crossing French Broad River is unavoidable. Wetland area is
located within right-of-way of NC 280 and will be completely restored.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine.Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed orproposed for listing endangered orthreatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [ Ig NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFRIS AND/OR NUYS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. R noReeds
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ g] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. Notification letter attached
17. Additional information required by DEM: See figure for Frenc
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property. Broad River crossing
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project. Not available.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineationline. Wetland identification by ACOE 12/6/95.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy. Not required.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Agricultural-, residential & transportation
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? On-site subsurface disposal
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North Carolina
Department of Administration
James B. Hunt Jr-, Govemor
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Katie G. Doz,ett, Secretary
gugust 21, 1995
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Ms. Linda Sewall Ojy
N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and
OFENy?R
Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Health NT,?( H
1330 St. Mary's Street E4j,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Ms. Sewall:
Re: SCH File #95-E-4300-0951; Environmental Assessment and Finding
of No Significant Impact for the Asheville-Buncombe Water
Authority and Henderson Co4%nty•.Reg3.ona1-Water Resources Program
The above referenced environmental impact information has been
reviewed through the State Clearinghouse under the provisions of the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. No comments were made by
any state/local, agencies in the course of this review. Therefore, no
further environmental review action on your part is required for the
compliance with the Act.
Best regards.
Sincerely,
Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director
.rate Clearinghouse
CB/ j f
cc: Region S
116 West Jones Street • haleigh. North Carolirna 27603-8003 a Telephone [phone]
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
330 Ridgefield Court
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
October 27, 1994
Ms. Andrea L. Larsen
Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
Ten Cambridge Center
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
Dear Ms. Larsen:
TAKE'S i
PRIDE IN W-=N=*M
AM
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Subject: Asheville- Buncombe Water Authority Regional Water Resources
Program. Buncombe and Henderson Counties, North Carolina
In your October 8, 1994, letter, you requested information on federally
endangered and threatened species that may occur within the subject
project impact area. The following comments are provided in accordance
with the provisions of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973,
as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed its records and
our data indicate that no federally listed or proposed threatened or
endangered species are known to occur within the project impact area.
However, obligations under Section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if:
(1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may
affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously
considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was
not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed-or critical
habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action.
The Service would like to make you aware of four Federal candidate
species that are known to occur somewhat near the project area. There
are two known populations of the French Broad heartleaf (Hexastvlis
rhombiformis) near the general project area--one east of Highway 64 near
Laurel Branch and one east of the intersection of Finley Cove Road and
Willow Road. There are several populations of the bog turtle (Clemmvs
muhlenbergii) in Henderson County including the Franklin bog and McClure
bog, located south of the project area. There are occurrence records for
the hellbender (Crvptobranchus alle4aniensis) in the French Broad River
system including the South Fork Mills River in Henderson County.
Finally, the French Broad River crayfish (Cambarus reburrus) is endemic
to the French Broad River system in North Carolina and has been reported
from headwater streams in Buncombe, Henderson. Jackson, Madison, and
Transylvania Counties.
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Please note that candidate species are not legally protected under the
Act and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7,
until they are formally proposed or listed as endangered or threatened.
We are including these species in our response to give you advance
notification and to request your assistance in protecting them. If there
is appropriate habitat for any of these species within the project area,
we encourage you to conduct surveys to determine the presence of these
species.
If you have any questions regarding the information provided, please do
not hesitate to contact Ms. Nicholls at 704/665-1195, Ext. 227. We have
assigned our Log Number 4-2-95-007 to this project. Please refer to this
number in all future correspondence directed to us concerning this
matter.
Si ncere1y, _

Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
CC:
Mr. Bob Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Room 75, Grove Arcade Building, 37 Battery
Asheville, NC 28801
Ms. Stephanie Goudreau, North Carolina Wildlife
320 S. Garden Street, Marion, NC 28752

Regulatory Field Office.
Park Avenue,
Resources Commission,

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
mes B. Hunt Jr., Governor
;try Ray McCain, Secretary
December 14, 1995
Mary Ellen Radovanic
Camp Dresser & McKee
10 Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142
Re: Regional expansions tc
Water Authority water
County, ER 95-7565
Dear Ms. Radovanic:
Asheville-Buncombe
system, Buncombe
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
Thank you for forwarding copies of the archaeological survey report by Thomas
Hargrove for the above project. We apologize for our delayed response. .
Five archaeological sites were recorded. None of these sites was judged to be
eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Mr. Hargrove has
recommended that no further archaeological investigation be conducted in
connection with this project. We concur with this recommendation since this
project will not involve significant archaeological resources.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations
for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
i
Davi Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
DB:slw
cc: T. Hargrove

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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt. Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
November 16, 1994
Deborah Hadden
Environmental Scientist
Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc.
Ten Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02 1 42-1 403
Re: Regional expansions of Asheville-Buncombe Water
Authority, Buncombe and Henderson Counties, ER
95-7565
Dear Ms. Hadden:
Division of Arcbives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
Thank you for your letter of September 23, 19941 concerning the above project.
There are no known recorded archaeological sites within the project boundaries.
However, the project area has never been systematically surveyed to determine
the location of significance of archaeological resources. Many sites have been
recorded in topographic and hydrologic settings similar to the project area.
Additional sites can be expected.
We recommend that a comprehensive survey be conducted by an experienced
archaeologist to identify the presence and significance of archaeological remains
that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources should be assessed prior to the initiation of construction
activities.
Enclosed is a list of archaeological consultants who have conducted or expressed
an interest in conducting contract work in North Carolina. Individual files providing
additional information on the consultants may be examined at the State Historic
Preservation Office's Office of State Archaeology, 421 North Blount Street,
Raleigh. If additional names are desired, you may consult the current listing of'the
members of the Society of Professional Archaeologists, or contact the society's
current secretary/treasurer, David L. Carlson, Department of Anthropology, Texas
A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-4352, telephone [phone].
Any of the above persons, or any other experienced archaeologist, may be
contacted to conduct the recommended investigation.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of
historical or architectural importance located within the planning area.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
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Deborah Hadden
November 16, 1994, Page 2
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
DB:slw
Enclosures

CDM
enWronmenta/ engineers, scientists,
planners, d management consultants
September 23, 1994
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley
Environmental Review Coordinator
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
Division of Archives & History
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2807
CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE INC.
Ten Cambridge Center
Cambridge. Massachusetts 42142.1403
617 252.8000
Request for Historical or Archaeological Information
ABWA Regional Water Resources Program
Dear Ms. Gledhill-Earley:
Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM) has recently been retained by the
Asheville-Buncombe Water Authority to implement various regional
expansions to the Authority's water system in order to provide a long term,
reliable water supply for Buncombe and Henderson Counties. Specifically, the
proposed work involves construction of the following components:
• A 10 million gallon per day (mgd) intake located along the Mills River
near the confluence with the French Broad River
• A 10 mgd intake located along the French Broad River
• An earthen "off-stream" storage facility to provide storage for an initial
40 to 50 million gallons of raw water
• A 10 mgd water treatment plant
• Raw water pipelines from the intakes to the storage facility and from
the storage facility to the water treatment plant
• Two 10 mgd raw pump stations, one along each pipeline route
• Finished water transmission mains to convey finished water from the
treatment plant to interconnections with the Authority's existing water
transmission and distribution system
• A 10 mgd finished water high service pumping station
The approximate location of each component of the proposed project is
shown on the attached figures.
Please review your database with respect to the location of the various project
components and inform us of any known or likely historic or archaeological
resources that could be affected by the proposed project. In addition, please
inform us whether your Department will request any field investigations
pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and
the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance

CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC.
with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800. We would greatly appreciate any
efforts you can make to provide this information as quickly as possible so that
the information can be included in the Environmental Assessment (EA) that
will be submitted to the state in late October.
If you have any questions on the proposed project or this information request,
please call me at [phone]. If you prefer to speak with a local CDM
representative, please contact Dave Zimmer in our Charlotte office at
[phone].
Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC.
. 64zbuelt Y. 4uto0-41 A/L
Deborah Hadden
Environmental Scientist
cc: (w/ Enclosures)
Mike Hulcombe, Asheville-Buncombe Water Authority
Dave Zimmer, CDM Charlotte
Kirk Gavel, CDM Charlotte
Karina Hull, CDM Raleigh

Ashevd(e•Bunootnbe Water Authority
Regional Water Resources Program
CDM Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
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PROPOSED COMPONENTS
OF THE
REGIONAL EXPANSION PROGRAM
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199600860
June 6, 1996
Mr. Bryon Clemence
Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Incorporated
Ten Cambridge Center
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
Dear Mr. Clemence:
Reference your April 26, 1996 letter of inquiry concerning a Nationwide
Permit Number 7 issued to the Asheville Buncombe Water Authority on
April 5, 1996. The permit authorized the installation of intake and outfall
structures which will be associated with the new Mills River Regional Water
Treatment Facility to be constructed off of NC 191, near the community of
Mills River, in Henderson County, North Carolina.
Information provided by your letter indicated there may be a need to
perform periodic maintenance dredging of less than 50 cubic yards of
accumulated sediment around the intake structure in the Mills River. You also
stated that any or all dredged material resulting from such work could be
placed and retained on a high ground location. It is our determination that
the necessary maintenance dredging could initially be authorized by Nationwide
Permit Number 18 (NWP 18). NWP 18 authorizes minor discharges of dredged or
fill material into all waters of the U.S. provided the discharge does not
exceed 25 cubic yards and provided the area of impact to special aquatic sites
does not exceed one-tenth of an acre. Special aquatic sites are defined as
wetlands or riffle and pool complexes.
In the case of your proposed dredging, the NWP would authorize the
incidental discharge of dredged material associated with the physical dredging
operation. The permit would not be intended to authorize open water disposal
or wetland fill. Further, should dredging around the intake become a more
persistent requirement with greater volumes of material than anticipated, you
might consider requesting an individual DA permit with an attached 10 year
maintenance dredging condition.
Once you confirm dredging is necessary, a completed joint application
for a nationwide permit should be submitted to this office well in advance of
the work start date (30 to 60 days). At that time a copy of the application
should also be submitted to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) for
their review and comment. A copy of the application and the WRC address is
enclosed.

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Should you have questions regarding this, please contact
Mr. Steve Chapin in our Asheville Field office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert W. Jo on
Office Manager
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Enclosures
Copies Furnished:
Asheville Buncombe Water Authority
Mr. Michael Holcombe
Post Office Box 7148
Asheville, North Carolina 28802

DEM M: ACTION ID:
lationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit fl):
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD RE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name:
?2. Owners Address:
?3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work):
?4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
?5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County:
Nearest Town or City:
Specific Location'(Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): -
?6. - Name of Closest S tream/River.
7. River Basin:
• 8. It this projecriocated in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, -HQW, ORW, WS 1, or WS M YES [ ] NO j J
? 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO [ ]
If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site:
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled:
Drained:
Flooded:
Excavated:
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12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS. can be hadd drawn
X13. Purpose of proposed work:
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine•Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed orproposed for listing endangered orthreatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [ ] NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ ] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:

A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheeti relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property?
R If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal?
Owner's Signature Date