15A NCAC 07H .1604. GENERAL CONDITIONS

(a)  Utility lines for the purpose of this general permit or any pipes or pipelines for the transportation of potable water, domestic sanitary sewage, natural gas, and any cable, line, or wire for the transmission, for any purpose, of electrical energy, telephone and telegraph messages, and radio and television communication.

(b)  There must be no resultant change in preconstruction bottom contours.  Authorized fill includes only that necessary to backfill or bed the utility line.  Any excess material must be removed to an upland disposal area.

(c)  The utility line crossing will not adversely affect a public water supply intake.

(d)  The utility line route or construction method will not disrupt the movement of those species of aquatic life indigenous to the waterbody.

(e)  Individuals shall allow authorized representatives of the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to make periodic inspections at any time necessary to ensure that the activity being performed under authority of this general permit is in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed herein.

(f)  This general permit will not be applicable to proposed construction where the Department has determined, based on an initial review of the application, that notice and review pursuant to G.S. 113A-119 is necessary because there are unresolved questions concerning the proposed activity=s impact on adjoining properties or on water quality; air quality; coastal wetlands; cultural or historic sites; wildlife; fisheries resources; or public trust rights.

(g)  This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any other required state, local, or federal authorization, nor, to abide by regulations adopted by any federal or other state agency.

(h)  Development carried out under this permit must be consistent with all local requirements, AEC guidelines, and local Land Use Plans current at the time of authorization.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113‑229(c1); 113A‑107(a)(b); 113A‑113(b); 113A‑118.1;

Eff. March 1, 1985;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1990;

RRC Objection due to ambiguity Eff. May 19, 1994;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; July 1, 1994.