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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19930078 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19930301 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO June 15, 1993 Regulatory Branch Action ID. 199302436 and Nationwide Permit No. 12 (Utility Line Backfill and Bedding) City of Winston-Salem c/o Ms. Sue Hyde Post Office Box 2511 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102 Dear Ms. Hyde: Referenced is made to your application dated May 7, 1993, for the proposed sewer improvement project located off Leinbach Drive adjacent Muddy Creek, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Reference is also made to the site visit conducted on May 20, 1993, by Mr. John Thomas of my staff at the site of the proposed sanitary sewer project. The purpose of the site visit was to review plans for the aforementioned sewer outfall project, and to inspect the site for waters and wetlands subject to Department of the Army permitting authority. The site visit revealed and the plans/profiles for the aforementioned project provided with a notification application form showed that you propose construction for the aforementioned sanitary sewer below natural grade within a 40-foot-construction easement adjacent Muddy Creek. Also your plans and profiles show other sections of proposed sewer outfall either located on high ground or elevated over waters of the United States without discharge of fill into regulated areas. For the purposes of the U.S. Army 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 (NWP). Authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, was provided for the discharge of material for backfill or bedding for utility lines, including outfall and intake structures, provided there is no change in pre-construction contours. Your work is authorized by this NWP provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. Please be aware that this authorization does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any other required or local approval. You should contact Mr. John Dorney, North Carolina Division of Environmentajt Management, (919) 733-1786, to obtain the necessary Section 401, Water Quality Certification prior to starting work. -2- This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also, this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued without modification or the activity complies with any subsequent modification of the nationwide permit authorization. If during the 2 years, the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend, or revoke the authorization. Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Thomas, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office, telephone (919) 876-8441. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Regional Office Manager North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 8025 North Point Boulevard Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 John Dorney Water Quality Section Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor March 3, 1993 Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary City of Winston-Salem c/o Ms. Sue Hyde P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102 Dear Ms. Hyde: Subject: Proposed fill in Wetlands or Waters Sewer outfall construction Forsyth County Project # 93078 Upon review of your request for 401 Water Quality Certification to place fill material in less than one acre of wetlands or waters which are tributary to Muddy Creek for sewer outfall construction located atLeinbach Dr.and Avera Avenue in Forsyth County, we have determined that the proposed fill can be covered by General Water Quality Certification No.s. 2664 and 2745 issued January 21, 1992. Copies of the General Certification is attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No..s. 12 & 7 If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919-733-1786 Sincerely, reston Howar Jr. P.E. 93078.1tr Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office Winston-Salem DEM Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-4984 Fax # 919-733-0513 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer MEMORANDUM PR.TNT NAMES: Reviewer: TO: John Dorney WO Supv. .: m S; ? _ -- Planning Branch DATE: _?? SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ***EACH ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED (USE N/A FOR NOT APPLICABLE) *** PERMIT YR: 93 PERMIT NO: 0000078 COUNTY: FORSYTH APPLICANT NAME: CITY OF' WINSTON-SALEM -- ATF PROJECT TYPE: SEWER PFRMIT_TYPE: NW1.2 COE #: DOT #: RCD FROM CDA: APP DATE _FRM CDA: 01/28/93 REG_OFFICE: WSRO RIVER__AND_SUB_BASIN._..#: 03-0-+_Dt4 "qACtV-;n STREAM _CLASS: STR_INDEX _NO : Lk-.T. M%K k f e ?„ WL IMPACT? : Y/N WI.. ` yPE : WL__REQUESTED : G % fiGf e, WL_-ACR__EST? : ( `N WL SCORE(#): WATER IMPACTED BY FILL?: Y/N HYDRO__CNECT? : V N MTTIGATION'? : Y/N MITIGATION 'TYPE: MITIGATION SIZE: IS WETLAND RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: Yo RECOMMENDATION (Circle One): ISSUE ISSUE/COND DENY COMMENTS : * s (?b4-lcre C?O le.? _Ar-d hv?bee n Por -N?e. 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BOX 1890 \\ J ^lr / WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 23402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO January 8, 1993 Regulatory Branch Action ID. 199300801 City-of Winston-Salem c/o Ms. Sue Hyde Post Office Box 2511 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102 Dear Ms. Hyde: Regional; ., Reference your telephone conversation of November 2, 1992, with Mr. John Thomas of my staff concerning the rucentlr conatrccted sewer outfalw located off Avera Avenue and Leinbach Drive, adjacent to an unnamed tributary to Muddy Creek, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Reference is also made to the site visit conducted on October 20, 1992 by Mr. John Thomas at the aforementioned site. The purpose of the site visit was to investigate the referenced sewer outfall construction activity you have undertaken, and to inspect the site for waters and wetlands subject to Department of the Army permitting authority. The site visit revealed that your sewer outfall construction included a discharge of fill into an unnamed, above headwaters tributary of Muddy Creek (crossing of referenced stream). As discussed with you on November 2, 1992, this filling activity potentially could be authorized by Department of the Army nationwide permit (NWP) provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with permit conditions. One of these conditions requires pre-discharge notification to the Wilmington District Engineer through the completion and submittal of the enclosed notification application. Also as discussed on November 2, 1992, work may not begin until written concurrence is received from the District Engineer; failure to comply with this aforementioned condition constitutes a violation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. We are requesting, by copy of th :• leL•tei, that ycu complZte and Submit the enclosed notification package, so that we may determine whether your activity may be authorized by nationwide permit. Failure to comply with this diractive could maul` in acfs:r_al .:c the United States Atcorney with a recommendation for civil prosecution. Also, please be reminded that any future work within waters or wetlands should be coordinated through this office for a determination of Department of the Army permit requirements. Should you have questions, please contact Mr. John Thomas, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office, at telephone (919) 876-8441. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO Regulatory Branch January 8, 1993 Action ID. 199300801 UU JAN ?,?g93 City of Winston-Salem c/o Ms. Sue Hyde WETLAi4DcI'No Post Office Box 2511 WATER IIALI Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102 Dear Ms. Hyde: Reference your telephone conversation of November 2, 1992, with Mr. John Thomas of my staff concerning the recently constructed sewer outfall located off Avera Avenue and Leinbach Drive, adjacent to an unnamed tributary to Muddy Creek, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Reference is also made to the site visit conducted on October 20, 1992 by Mr. John Thomas at the aforementioned site. The purpose of the site visit was to investigate the referenced sewer outfall construction activity you have undertaken, and to inspect the site for waters and wetlands subject to Department of the Army permitting authority. The site visit revealed that your sewer outfall construction included a discharge of fill into an unnamed, above headwaters tributary of Muddy Creek (crossing of referenced stream). As discussed with you on November 2, 1992, this filling activity potentially could be authorized by Department of the Army nationwide permit (NWP) provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with permit conditions. One of these conditions requires pre-discharge notification to the Wilmington District Engineer through the completion and submittal of the enclosed notification application. Also as discussed on November 2, 1992, work may not begin until written concurrence is received from the District Engineer; failure to comply with this aforementioned condition constitutes a violation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. We are requesting, by copy of this letter, that you complete and submit the enclosed notification package, so that we may determine whether your activity may be authorized by nationwide permit. Failure to comply with this directive could result in referral to the United States Attorney with a recommendation for civil prosecution. Also, please be reminded that any future work within waters or wetlands should be coordinated through this office for a determination of Department of the Army permit requirements. Should you have questions, please contact Mr. John Thomas, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office, at telephone (919) 876-8441. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure -2- Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 'Mr. John Dorney Water Quality Section Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Regional Office Manager North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 8025 North Point Boulevard Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 DEM ID: _930S ACTION ID: JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE DISTRICT ENGINEER NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WATER QUALITY PLANNING CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, P.O. BOX 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890 P.O. BOX 295 ATTN : CESAW-CO-E RALEIGH, NC 2 3 Telephone (919) 251-4511 ATTN: MR. J Telephone (9 33-5083 ONE ("1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD E ENT TO,THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C-. -DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT. 1. OWNERS NAME: City of Winston-Salem 2. OWNERS ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem NC 27102 3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): 919/727-2141 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: N/A 5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP). COUNTY: Forsyth NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Winston-Salem SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Corner of Leinbach Drive and Avera Avenue 6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: Muddy Creek 7. RIVER BASIN: Yadkin River 8. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, OR WS II? YES [ ) NO [X) 9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ) NO [X1 IF YES, EXPLAIN. 10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: Less than one acre 2/3/92 -2- 11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLAND IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT: FILLED: DRAINED: FLOODED: EXCAVATED: TOTAL IMPACTED: Less than 1 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS): Creek Crossing - Install 8" V.C. sanitary sewer outfall 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: area Install sewer outfall to serve surrounding 14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS. Outfall follows the lay of the land to tie an existinq outfall at Muddy Creek. We obtained and followed an approved erosion control plan. 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 OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [ ] NO [XI RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE ATTACHED. 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 [X] RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE ATTACHED. 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 SHEETS 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? Residential (single family) F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A OWN2R'S SIGNATURE DATE I- 1 I I 'L. N A• tai 6k, { J ? . .. ? 66 _ Z IL. D. w N 6 LL y ? o ? m a J W z c?i Z y k d U ? a w w p m C ?ggYF !? c eE° p e? R R ? e? "l u u y ?a7 ? Y . \ !"moo 0o ?,, e 00 .. J I M -9 \ TT = '? p ?` I /? Y3?M t 0 • N • 3?I. / U 111 0 ' I OJ N • ? 1 I,tl-\I ?? t - J • r•OeJ?_ 00 00 O I • a a J / m w / I ' i I al / Q I " 00 co P ' 1 M I Y • 1 F I {1 0 / A - - _ m E t, :- o 7- 1 A, I ? O w ;? m„?, ? 11, I ^ ?f a£ d? m4 W - - - - - - -- - - - - W -4 - - - 1 WO O ? J W ° d I DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEER P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO February 24, 1993 Regulatory Branch Action ID. 199300801 and Nationwide Permit No. 12 (Utility Line Backfill and Bedding) City of Winston-Salem c/o Me. Sue Hyde Post Office Box 2511 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102 Dear Ms. Hyde: Reference is made to my letter dated January 8, 1993, concerning the recently constructed sewer outfall located off Avera Avenue and Leinbach Drive, adjacent to an unnamed tributary to Muddy Creek, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. This letter requested that you comply with Department of the Army permit conditions that were required for the sewer outfall construction which included a discharge of fill into the aforementioned unnamed, above headwaters tributary of Muddy Creek (crossing of referenced stream). Reference is also made to your request dated January 29, 1993 for Department of the Army authorization for the aforementioned sewer outfall project. For the purposes of the U.S. Army 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 (NWP). Authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, was provided for the discharge of material for backfill or bedding for utility lines, including outfall and intake structures, provided there is no change in pre-construction contours. Your work is authorized by this NWP provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. Please be aware that this authorization does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any other required or local approval. You should contact Mr. John Dorney, North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, (919) 733-1786, to obtain the necessary Section 401, Water Quality Certification prior to starting work. This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter unless the NWP authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also, this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period, the NWP Pr -2- authorization is reissued without modification or the activity complies with any subsequent modification of the NWP authorization. If during the 2 years, the NWP authorization expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the NWP, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the NWP will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of the NWP's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend, or revoke the authorization. Please be reminded that no excavated or fill materials may be placed in any waters or wetland areas without prior Federal permit authorization. Please contact this office for any future proposed impacts in any water or wetland areas subject to Department of the Army permitting authority. Thank you for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Thomas, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office, telephone (919) 876-8441. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure Copies Furnished (without enclosure): // Mr. John Parker ZMr. John Dorney North Carolina Department of Water Quality Section Environment, Health and Division of Environmental Management Natural Resources North Carolina Department of Post Office Box 27687 Environment, Health and Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Regional Office Manager Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 8025 North Point Boulevard Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 DEM ID: ACTION ID: JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE DISTRICT ENGINEER NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE / ,Sy LLI NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION ?ifl! y WI MINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WATER QUALITY PLANNING PS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, P.O. BOX 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890 P.O. BOX 29535 ATTN: CESAW-CO-E RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535 Telephone (919) 251-4511 ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY Telephone (919) 733-5083 ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO JHE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT. 1. OWNERS NAME: 2. OWNERS ADDRESS: City of Winston-Salem P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem NC 27102 3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK) : 04.a 7-21 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE 0. PHONE NUMBER: N/A 5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP). COUNTY: Forsyth NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Winston-Salem SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Corner of Leinbach Drive and Avera Avenue 6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: Muddy Creek 7. RIVER BASIN: Yadkin River r, 8. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, OR WS II? YES [ 1 NO [X1 9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROPERTY? YES [ 1 NO [X1 IF YES, EXPLAIN. 10. ESTTMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: Less than one acre 2/3192