Water Quality Certification Review Checklist
The following is needed prior to the review and filing of Water Quality Certification
permit applications.
Narrative Outline
1.
Existing Conditions
2.
Proposed Conditions
3.
Construction Sequence
4.
Wetland Impacts
5.
Wetland Replication (if required)
6.
Sedimentation Control
7.
Dewatering
8.
Storm Water Management
9.
Fisheries and Wildlife/Natural Heritage Endangered Species/Vernal Pools
End Sp
ORW
10.
Alternative Analysis
11.
Specifications to be included into the contract
Demo
Wetland Replication
Mussel Survey/Transplant Protocol
Vegetation Survey/Transplant Protocol
Application & Narrative
Use updated application form found on the following DEP website.
http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/approvals/ww1011ap.doc
Describe the existing site conditions.
Describe the proposed site conditions.
Describe the proposed activity.
Direction of flow of river/stream.
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Name of river basin.
Include English measurements throughout the narrative for permanent and
temporary impacts to resource areas.
ANY work in the water below the Ordinary High Water (OHW) line, such as
riprap placement or dewatering (including temporary measures), is considered
to be LUW impact. The removal and/or construction of the existing
abutments/piers will need to be done in the dry. The dewatering area inside the
cofferdam is classified as temporary impact.
Describe how the abutments/piers will be removed and constructed.
What equipment will be used during demolition and construction? In particular,
will staging be placed in the water/wetlands?
Describe the temporary and/or permanent impacts to Bordering Vegetated
Wetland (BVW), LUW, and measures to minimize and mitigate.
Anticipated Construction Sequence – Include when and how the sedimentation
controls, cofferdams, method of dewatering, etc. will be implemented.
Describe the existing and proposed drainage system, with stormwater BMPs.
Provide, or expand upon, the Alternatives Analysis. At least three alternatives
need to be looked at and discussed.
If BVW fill is proposed, then provide a Wetland Replacement Area at a minimum
1:1 ratio.
If the project requires excavation greater than 100 cubic yards, a dredge WQC
(BRP WW 7 or 8) will be required, not a fill WQC (BRP WW 10 or 11).
A sediment and chemical analysis is required, since over 100 cubic yards
of dredging is proposed.
Complete the “Historical Parameters” section of the WQC-dredge
application.
Include BVW Delineation Sheets (Please use the ACOE data forms).
Include color photos (if available) of resource areas. Photos from the bridge
facing upstream and downstream, as well each quadrant and impact area at
abutment/pier locations are desirable.
Revised 11/27/2012
Forward the response letter from Mass Fish and Wildlife and Mass Natural
Heritage and Endangered Species Program (must be within 3 years).
Forward an electronic copy (in MS Word) of the WQC application and project
narrative with revisions. Email susan.mcarthur@state.ma.us.
Construction Plans for WQC Application
Include a locus map.
Include an environmental constraints map (showing Outstanding Resource
Waters (ORW), Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and Priority
and Estimated Habitat of Rare Species (NHESP).
Provide plans showing boundary and location of all BVW, LUW, or Coastal
Wetlands.
Shade and Label (BVW and/or LUW) the temporary and permanent impacts as
well as replication areas (as applicable). Provide a table (legend) with impact
numbers.
Add English scale bar to all plans.
Illustrate the location of the proposed cofferdam on all plan sheets.
Illustrate the location of the sedimentation/erosion control measures on plans.
Show and label the Ordinary High Water (OHW) mark as a line on the
construction plan, profile, elevation, and longitudinal section.
Insert a double arrow indicating the direction of flow & ebb on the locus plan.
Show contour lines on side slopes of roadway near bridge.
A profile and longitudinal section for the existing and proposed bridge is needed
with OHW, and the 10, 50, 100-year flood elevation shown. Show datum and
low cord elevation (existing vs. proposed) over the waterbody.
If a Wetland Replacement Area is required, provide a planting plan with
proposed grades, cross section plan, and construction
methodology/specifications (see wetland mitigation specs).
If riprap is proposed include a note Riprap (M2.02.2) specifications on plans.
Revised 11/27/2012
Submit 8.5 X 11 or 11 x 17 inch size plan sheets TO SCALE of the construction
plan, profile, elevation, and longitudinal section with revisions and/or additions.
If you have any questions regarding this Review Checklist, please feel free to contact
Susan McArthur at 857-368-8807 or susan.mcarthur@state.ma.us.
Revised 11/27/2012