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PUBLIC NOTICE
Publication Date: 3/17/2021
Expiration Date: 4/15/2021
State Water Quality Certification, as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, has been requested of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) for:
Cor H: Kerens to Parsons 2021 Modification
(Name of Project)
WV Division of Highways, 1334 Smith St., Charleston, WV 25301-1492
(Name and address of Applicant)
SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act, the State may, either certify, certify with conditions, deny or waive certification that the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act and other appropriate requirements of State law. When issuing certification, the WVDEP may consider the proposed activity’s impact on water resources, fish and wildlife, recreation, critical habitats, wetlands and other natural resources under its jurisdiction. Procedural and interpretive regulations governing the scope of the Department’s certification, public comment, hearings and appeals are in Title 47, Series 5A.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: Provide a description which details the activity proposed for the wetland, river or stream to be affected.
The WVDOH, in conjunction with FHWA, is proposing to stabilize a slide area affecting Bridge 5 and the Allegheny Highlands Trail within the Cor H: Kerens to Parsons, Section 1 limits. The proposed stabilization measures will necessitate the relocation of a section of Haddix Run, along with a section of the Allegheny Highlands Trail within the project limits. In addition, approximately 8 miles of 4-lane highway associated with Sections 2 and 3 of Cor H: Kerens to Parsons, and the Cheat River Bridge connecting the two sections will be constructed. The proposed work, located in Tucker County, will permanently impact 24,678 LF of streams and 10.054 acres of wetlands. Impacted streams include Fools Run, Goodwin Run, Roaring Run and Unnamed Tributaries to each, along with Unnamed Tributaries of Wolf Run, Shavers Fork, and Cheat River.
Any other State issued permit numbers, if applicable and available:
NPDES WVR108594, NPDES WVR110572
PROJECT LOCATION: Provide a general highway map showing location of project and include mile point for rivers and streams.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE: The Water Quality Certification application is available for inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following location:
WV Department of Environmental
Protection Division of Water and Waste
Management 401 Certification Program
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, West Virginia 25304
COMMENTS: Comments and information relating to Section 401 Water Quality Certification for this activity are hereby solicited. Such information on the activity’s impact will be considered if postmarked prior to the expiration date of this notice. The need for a public hearing will be determined based on an evaluation of specific request for such hearing. All comments and information should be mailed to:
WV Department of Environmental
Protection Division of Water and Waste
Management 401 Certification Program
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, West Virginia 25304
Comments and information postmarked later than the expiration date may not be considered.