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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19930451 Ver 1_Complete File_19930525State of North Carolina AM W Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources ??. Division of Environmental Management -?I James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary H N R A. Preston Howard, Jr„ P.E., Director June 3, 1993 Mr. Ted Penzenik P.O. Box 468 Glenville, N.C. 28736-0468 Dear Mr. Penzenik: Subject: Proposed fill in Wetlands or Waters Road crossing Jackson County DEM Project # 93451, COE# 199302276 Upon review of your request for 401 Water Quality Certification to place fill material in waters which are tributary to Fisher Branch for road crossing located Hwy 107 in Jackson County, as described in your submittal dated 5 May 1993, we have determined that the proposed fill can be covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2732 issued January 21, 1992. A copy of the General Certification is attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 14. If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919-733-1786. Sincerely, qP eston Howard, Jr 93451.Itr Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office Asheville DEM Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity .Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO Regulatory Branch May 6, 1993 OE?77"4NArER L S Action ID. 199302276 and Nationwide Permit No. 14 (Road Crossing) Mr. Ted Penzenik Post office Box 468 Glenville, North Carolina 28736-0468 Dear Mr. Penzenik: Reference your application of March 5, 1993, for Department of the Army authorization to construct a culverted road crossing of Fisher Branch at your property located off Highway 107 in Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina. The project has been reviewed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) for potential adverse impacts to designated trout waters. 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 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, was provided for fills for roads crossing waters of the United States (including wetlands and other special aquatic sites) provided: a. The width of the fill is limited to the minimum necessary for the actual crossing; b. The fill placed in waters of the United States is limited to a filled area of no more than one-third acre. Furthermore, no more than a total of 200 linear feet of the fill for the roadway can occur in special aquatic sites, including wetlands; C. The crossing is culverted, bridged or otherwise designed to prevent the restriction of, and to withstand, expected highflows and the movement of aquatic organisms; d. The crossing, including all attendant features, both temporary and permanent, is part of a single and complete project for crossing of a water of the United States; and e. For fills in special aquatic sites, including wetlands, the permittee notifies the District Engineer in accordance with the "Notification" general condition. -2- Your work is authorized by this NWP provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions, and those outlined in the attached April 26, 1993 WRC letter. This NWP does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any required State or local approval. Information regarding issuance of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification may be obtained through John Dorney, Division of Environmental Management, at (919) 733-1786. 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 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 bcc: exerciccd on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend, or revoke the authorization. Questions or comments may be addressed to David Baker in our Asheville Regulatory office at (704) 271-4856. 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 N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Mickey Clemmons Route 1, Box 624 Waynesville, North Carolina 287b6 Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch 4r'- John Dorney Water Quality Section Division of Environmental North Carolina Department Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina Management of 27611-7687 r 2,2 -13 (. - ©q((g 401 issum 4?7 a44 (ZPQ.G 4 n c? ._ LIZ) 3 w4D 1;?? V . 10 , l DEM ID: ACTION I 7? fl) Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): ` ' JOINT FORM FOR Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER CORPS OF ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 ATM: CESAW-CO-E Telephone (919) 251-4511 WATER QUALITY PLANNING DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES P.O. Boy 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY Telephone (919) 733-5083 ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT. 1. Owners Name: L--- 2. Owners Address: P E?)cD6 4 3. Owners Phone Number (Home): 704-14 ( `54 (Work): 4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number: 5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: 1 4C-V-- S e3tJ Nearest Town or City: ?x L G /y 111 Ll--G Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): r 6 C.(4 Ite 6. Name of Closest Stream/River: i -, a-t C- t1 K A LLC ri 7. River Basin: 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES [ ] NO ' 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO J? If yes, explain. 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: dog ?-- 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project: Filled: Drained: Excavated: Total Impacted: 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): L 8 : TA ?-- - <' t X C? C 1.. n ?J r 1/r- IZ t /d 13. Purpose of proposed work: F -r) 2 & C A n u-)A-Y U PP- (?' ?{ J C 0- r3C 14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts. L 4-.tt 17 r; ? 4L3 f:---r 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 or threatened species or critical habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [W 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. ona . 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. d??nrnnPrtv? F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Owner's Signature 4Dat/ DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO May 6, 1993 Regulatory Branch Action ID. 199302276 and Nationwide Permit No. 14 (Road Crossing) Mr. Ted Penzenik Post Office Box 468 Glenville, North Carolina 28736-0468 Dear Mr. Penzenik: Reference your application of March 5, 1993, for Department of the Army authorization to construct a culverted road crossing of Fisher Branch at your property located off Highway 107 in Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolin4. The project has been reviewed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) for potential adverse impacts to designated trout waters. 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 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, was provided for fills for roads crossing waters of the United States (including wetlands and other special aquatic sites) provided: a. The width of the fill is limited to the minimum necessary for the actual crossing; b. The fill placed in waters of the United States is limited to a filled area of no more than one-third acre. Furthermore, no more than a total of 200 linear feet of the fill for the roadway can occur in special aquatic sites, including wetlands; C. The crossing is culverted, bridged or otherwise designed to prevent the restriction of, and to withstand, expected highflows and the movement of aquatic organisms; d. The crossing, including all attendant features, both temporary and permanent, is part of a single and complete project for crossing of a water of the United States; and e. For fills in special aquatic sites, including wetlands, the permittee notifies the District Engineer in accordance with the "Notification" general condition. -2- Your work is authorized by this NWP provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions, and those outlined in the attached April 26, 1993 WRC letter. This NWP does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any required State or local approval. Information regarding issuance of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification may be obtained through John Dorney, Division of Environmental Management, at (919) 733-1786. This verification will be valid for 2 years from the.1ate 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 authorization is reissued without modification or the activity complies with any subsequent modification of the NWP authorization. If durin the the NWP authorization expires o vo e , or is modified, such i y 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. latory office at (704) 271-4856. 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 N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Mickey Clemmons Route 1, Box 624 ssed to David Baker in our Asheville Sincerely, G. a Wrigr hief, Regulatory Branch Mr. 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 Waynesville, North Carolina 28781; > 33 ? d . od ? z WP IS r )r n / Q, T I / ?l Om i W ?3 ?o t 7_0 el) , c 4 s ?, t a N ? lit J ? ? ?Q 'n AX' ?` u, N a lU 4ij LIJ ?.? tu ?-LLJ ?v _cj r 2L J 4D r Q C14 I s %U '--- J z N n- N 7V Q G T` ti O 1 1- Q r C, r1h -Qt