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PROTECTION OF WETLANDS,
EXECUTIVE ORDER 11990
http:// www. epa. gov/ owow/ wetlands/ regs/
eo11990. html
The Protection of Wetlands ( Executive Order 11990) was set into place to avoid adverse impacts
associated with the destruction or modification of wetlands and to avoid new construction in wetlands
wherever a practicable alternative exists. Every Federal agency should provide leadership and shall take
action to minimize the destruction, loss, and degradation of wetlands.
ISOLATED WETLAND PROTECTION
http:// h2o. enr. state. nc. us/ ncwetlands/ doc
uments/ isolatedWetlandRules. pdf
Isolated wetlands are described as having no visible connection to surface waters. Because they lack this
connection, they are not regulated under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; however, NCDWQ has
jurisdiction over isolated wetlands within the state’s boundaries requires permitting and mitigative measures
for these resources. NC DWQ states that any activity that results in the loss of wetland function including
filling, excavating, draining, and flooding shall be considered a wetland impact.
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
http:// www. epa. gov/ safewater/ sdwa/ index
. html
The Safe Drinking Water Act ( SDWA) protects public health by regulating the nation’s drinking water supply
and applies to every public water system in the United States. SDWA authorizes the USEPA to set
national health standards for drinking water to protect against naturally- occurring and man- made
contaminants that may be found in drinking water. The USEPA is responsible for assessing, protecting
drinking water sources, and ensuring the integrity of water delivery systems and informing the public of the
quality of their drinking water supply.
CLEAN AIR ACT
http:// www. epa. gov/ air/ caa/
http:// daq. state. nc. us/
In April 2004, the USEPA designated ozone nonattainment areas. These nonattainment areas either
violated the national 8- hour ozone standard or have contributed to the violation of the national 8- hour
ozone standard. The Project lies within the Triad Area which is classified as a nonattainment area and
therefore, the Area must meet an ozone attainment date of December 2007. As a result of this
classification, the local and state regulators had to develop a plan to meet the 8- hour ozone standard.
The Triad Area is one of the Early Action Compacts ( EAC) within NC. EACs are metro areas that have
formed compacts to resolve ozone problems on a faster timetable. The EAC Ozone Action Plan was
submitted on March 31, 2004 and outlines control measures to reduce point, highway mobile, and nonroad
mobiles sources of emissions. In North Carolina, the Division of Air Quality has also implemented an Air
Awareness Education Program that includes daily reports on the ozone forecasts by meteorologists,
television, newspapers, and radio. The public has become very informed of ozone issues and steps they
can take to reduce ozone emissions.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT,
EXECUTIVE ORDER 11988
http:// www. epa. gov/ owow/ wetlands/ regs/
eo11988. html
Floodplain Management ( Exec. Order 11988) addresses the adverse impacts associated with the
occupancy and modification of floodplains and to avoid support of floodplain development wherever there
is a practicable alternative. Federal agencies shall provide leadership and take action to reduce the risk of
flood loss and flood impacts on human safety, health, and welfare. Agencies are also responsible for
restoring and preserving the natural and beneficial values of a floodplain.
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE
PROGRAM
http:// www. fema. gov/ about/ programs/ nfip/
index. shtm
The National Flood Insurance Program is a Federal non- regulatory program that affords limited protection
to stream riparian areas and wetlands by restricting floodplain development. FEMA manages this program,
which has three components: Flood Insurance, Floodplain Management, and Flood Hazard Mapping.
Floodplain management under the NFIP is a program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing
flood damage. It includes emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, and floodplain management
regulations. Protection of wetlands and riparian areas is provided through restrictions on development
within floodplains.
NPDES STORMWATER REGULATIONS
http:// h2o. enr. state. nc. us/ su/ NPDES_ Pha
se_ II_ Stormwater_ Program. htm
Enforced by the NCDWQ, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) program was
established under the authority of the Clean Water Act. Phase I of the NPDES program was established in
1990 and regulates all major discharges of stormwater to surface waters. NPDES permits are designed to
require the development and implementation of stormwater management measures. These measures
reduce or eliminate pollutants in stormwater runoff from certain municipal storm sewer systems and
industrial activities. The NPDES stormwater permitting system is being implemented in two phases. Phase
I was implemented in 1991 and applied to six municipal separate storm sewer systems ( MS4s) in North
Carolina with populations exceeding 100,000. USEPA’s Phase II rules were finalized on October 29, 1999,
and published in the Federal Register on December 8, 1999.
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| Full Text | PROTECTION OF WETLANDS, EXECUTIVE ORDER 11990 http:// www. epa. gov/ owow/ wetlands/ regs/ eo11990. html The Protection of Wetlands ( Executive Order 11990) was set into place to avoid adverse impacts associated with the destruction or modification of wetlands and to avoid new construction in wetlands wherever a practicable alternative exists. Every Federal agency should provide leadership and shall take action to minimize the destruction, loss, and degradation of wetlands. ISOLATED WETLAND PROTECTION http:// h2o. enr. state. nc. us/ ncwetlands/ doc uments/ isolatedWetlandRules. pdf Isolated wetlands are described as having no visible connection to surface waters. Because they lack this connection, they are not regulated under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; however, NCDWQ has jurisdiction over isolated wetlands within the state’s boundaries requires permitting and mitigative measures for these resources. NC DWQ states that any activity that results in the loss of wetland function including filling, excavating, draining, and flooding shall be considered a wetland impact. SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT http:// www. epa. gov/ safewater/ sdwa/ index . html The Safe Drinking Water Act ( SDWA) protects public health by regulating the nation’s drinking water supply and applies to every public water system in the United States. SDWA authorizes the USEPA to set national health standards for drinking water to protect against naturally- occurring and man- made contaminants that may be found in drinking water. The USEPA is responsible for assessing, protecting drinking water sources, and ensuring the integrity of water delivery systems and informing the public of the quality of their drinking water supply. CLEAN AIR ACT http:// www. epa. gov/ air/ caa/ http:// daq. state. nc. us/ In April 2004, the USEPA designated ozone nonattainment areas. These nonattainment areas either violated the national 8- hour ozone standard or have contributed to the violation of the national 8- hour ozone standard. The Project lies within the Triad Area which is classified as a nonattainment area and therefore, the Area must meet an ozone attainment date of December 2007. As a result of this classification, the local and state regulators had to develop a plan to meet the 8- hour ozone standard. The Triad Area is one of the Early Action Compacts ( EAC) within NC. EACs are metro areas that have formed compacts to resolve ozone problems on a faster timetable. The EAC Ozone Action Plan was submitted on March 31, 2004 and outlines control measures to reduce point, highway mobile, and nonroad mobiles sources of emissions. In North Carolina, the Division of Air Quality has also implemented an Air Awareness Education Program that includes daily reports on the ozone forecasts by meteorologists, television, newspapers, and radio. The public has become very informed of ozone issues and steps they can take to reduce ozone emissions. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, EXECUTIVE ORDER 11988 http:// www. epa. gov/ owow/ wetlands/ regs/ eo11988. html Floodplain Management ( Exec. Order 11988) addresses the adverse impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of floodplains and to avoid support of floodplain development wherever there is a practicable alternative. Federal agencies shall provide leadership and take action to reduce the risk of flood loss and flood impacts on human safety, health, and welfare. Agencies are also responsible for restoring and preserving the natural and beneficial values of a floodplain. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM http:// www. fema. gov/ about/ programs/ nfip/ index. shtm The National Flood Insurance Program is a Federal non- regulatory program that affords limited protection to stream riparian areas and wetlands by restricting floodplain development. FEMA manages this program, which has three components: Flood Insurance, Floodplain Management, and Flood Hazard Mapping. Floodplain management under the NFIP is a program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage. It includes emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, and floodplain management regulations. Protection of wetlands and riparian areas is provided through restrictions on development within floodplains. NPDES STORMWATER REGULATIONS http:// h2o. enr. state. nc. us/ su/ NPDES_ Pha se_ II_ Stormwater_ Program. htm Enforced by the NCDWQ, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) program was established under the authority of the Clean Water Act. Phase I of the NPDES program was established in 1990 and regulates all major discharges of stormwater to surface waters. NPDES permits are designed to require the development and implementation of stormwater management measures. These measures reduce or eliminate pollutants in stormwater runoff from certain municipal storm sewer systems and industrial activities. The NPDES stormwater permitting system is being implemented in two phases. Phase I was implemented in 1991 and applied to six municipal separate storm sewer systems ( MS4s) in North Carolina with populations exceeding 100,000. USEPA’s Phase II rules were finalized on October 29, 1999, and published in the Federal Register on December 8, 1999. |
