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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. John B. Smith
RR 1, Box 388
Fayetteville, NC 28301 -9723
Dear Mr. Smith:
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June 11, 1997
Cumberland County
WQC 401 Project #970489
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to excavate 0.53 acres of wetlands or
waters for the purpose of stump removal at Beard, NC, as you described in your application dated 2 June
1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3108. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 26 when it is
issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before
you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non - Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when
the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions
listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611 -7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919- 733 -1786.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Fayetteville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
SmcgKely,
Pt Tno w r. P. .
970489.1tr
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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97 04 A 9 401 ISSUED
DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #):
PRE- CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE: �
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1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS m ��
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT 5 C
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SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: J00 0i N --e . J M ( -P-4
2. MAILING ADDRESS: tZR 1 �� 13 Sa
SUBDIVISION NAME: NAt
CITY: F:_,AyC rrful(( E STATE:
NC
ZIP CODE: Z8361-97Z3
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME) : 9/10` -f 63 -5_0q (WORK) :
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIP.L, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
S. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: dUAdIA466#92VA NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: AFA4lb
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) : n4c% is w-ocArw-b Ne194 4�)E440 -ti
C�lM3� .✓r� Co. .Cfta.�.t 0 ez� ti,I dw :5r4 /7 z/ Qf CSK
+re-k5-t % r k) r W N Z000 N .a
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6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM /RIVER: 44A4M b/rcll /'a AVM 40c;; C- 4i-VAL.
RIVER BASIN: C14/eE
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA) , HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW) , WATER
SUPPLY (WS -I OR WS -II)? YES [ ) NO [X] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT. LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES ( ] NO N
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A'COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES),. WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO X IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY-OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [7(] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 70 ( FAAM -AAA r)
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
53
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: WA EXCAVATION: &1.4
FLOODING •
/J/I+
OTHER:
cc- AovNG
0.5-3
DRAINAGE:
0.3 5
TOTAL
ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
0.5 '$
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: 0 FT AFTER: 0 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): O FT
WIDTH AFTER: _ 0 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 0 FT AFTER: O FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THT.T APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: AJ PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: NIA
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: MIA CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM /FLOODING: N tf
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? 60
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? NIA
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY) :
5TUMe Wtr" i3ULz-00zE2,- ft&Agr TiwgEQ.ED SEvEA..A-- -iLAAS
�0 5turA PS rho 5nY 2orrjF#J
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: T20 USE i::04' (OASNR..f-
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14. STATE REASONS
OUT IN WETLANDS.
IMPACTS):
WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
(INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
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15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND /OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT
IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE
CONTACTED: UgFtt9S Cdv7�G7D DY NAGS .-p{2 M/w_ 1�FFCcT (ATTACH RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: ,uAcs pip it/or AV0125 '*- K Gc/Grl/'t4� 4�Soc�FJ
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [] NO X (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL,
POLICY ACT?
YES [ ] NO [I
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE -NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603 -8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
"a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26,
29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1
INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
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. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? F,412114/`J6-
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER.THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
OWNER'SAAGENT'S SIGNATURE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: C6*4- 79, 4s --2�i Date:
Applicant/Owner: Jo , a, County: �UNdf�CA��
Investigator: 1,./;Il State:. tic
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? es No Transact ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes o� Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
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N� VEGETATION
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Dominant Plant Species
Stratum Indicator
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
10.
2. /J,,, 4
3.
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
S.
13.
14.
6.
7.
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
15.
8.
Water- Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
16.
7 FAC - Neutral Test
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or FAC 3/`� _ 7!
(excluding FAC -). T
Remarks: "ARIA yr'4LeZ A.1y /%s b// erm.
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
— Other
No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
_ Inundated
]ZSaturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
—Sediment Deposits
Field Observations:
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: i1 (in.)
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: /Z (in.)
Water- Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
7 FAC - Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: / / (in.)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

SOILS
Map Unit Name I
(Series and Phase): 11,1,e hC2_
Drainage Class:. sP f�
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Feld Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? et No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
riches Horizon (Munsell Moist)
Mottle Colors Mottle """ Texture, Concretions,
(Mansell Moist) Abundance /Contrast . Structure. etc.
6-4 A i0 YR 412-
4 -1 z J-3h ,-Q 4(
-�`I, eZ cl
Z -ZO Rf Z Ille
7.5' �e A6 /ay2 6// #YR��/
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol
Concretions
_ Histio Epipedon
_
_ FHgh Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor
_ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions
_
_ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_ Gieyed or Low - Chrome Colors
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Remarks:
i® No (Circle) (Circle)
yes o
Yes o Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes Clo
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
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Project/Site: -A f5s't_
Applicant/Owner: , )6mij L3
Investigator:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes NP
Is the area a potential Problem Area? - Yes
(If needed, explain on reverse.) GAP, rz, /oyy,;Cf
VEGETATION
Date: 3 Q.
County:
State:. -yC—'
Community ID:
Transect ID:
Pldt ID:
Dominant Plant Species
1. i)it ryw�,; .stic�
Stratum Indicator
5-5 rya
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9.
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T FRG
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12.
13.
14.
6.
7.
Feld Observations:
15.
is.
a.
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: ilb %1'✓ (in.)
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC -).
?/ m
Remarks: //�yP7�2 sic /t«
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HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
—Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Primary Indicators:
_ Aerial Photograph
Inundated
_ Other
"o Recorded
_
_ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Data Available
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
—Sediment Deposits
Feld Observations:
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: ilb %1'✓ (in.)
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
,r
Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 2-0 (in.)
—Water-Stained
_ Local Soil Survey Data
r(
- Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 7 Z (in.)
_FAC
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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.SOILS
Map Unit Name rr
(Series and Phase): I/�lf 11Ce.
Drainage Class-
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Confirm Mapped Type? eVeii - No ..
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Colors Mottle "' Texture, Concretions,
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist)
(Munsell Moist) Abundance /Contrast Structure. etc.'­-
G
4- J Z .1311 ,-4 4 X:
Z -20 Ri Z .Etoffle
7.5' /V Yk 611
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol
Concretions
_ Histio Epipedon
_
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor
_ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime
_ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions
_ Listed on National Hydric Soft List
_ Gieyed or Low - Chroma Colon
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? i<26i--) No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes o
Hydric Soils Present? Yes o Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes Clo
Remarks:
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' USDA
United States Subject: CPA- Minimal Effect Request Date: April 23,1997 p
Department of John Smith %
Agriculture
Natural To: John Ray, District Conservationist File Code: 180
Resources Fayetteville Field Office
Conservation
Service
On April 15,1997, the State Biologist accompanied you during a site visit and
4405 Bland Rd. evaluation of the minimal effect exemption request for Mr. John Smith's
Suite 205
Raleigh, NC 27609 Cumberland County Tract 1208.
Telephone: You have recommended approval of an exemption from the Farm Bill wetland
(919) 873 -2124 conservation provisions that would allow production of agricultural
Fax: commodities on a wetland measuring approximately 0.53 acre. The wetland has
(919) 873 -2155 been logged, however production is not possible because stumps remain and the
E -mail: water table meets wetland criteria. Cattle grazing and drainage caused by an
mflint @nc.nres.usda.gov adjacent railroad right -of -way create disturbance in the wetland. The routine
minimal effect determination procedure was utilized during the site visit to
determine whether or not the subject wetland provides functions and values that
have been identified as important in the state. NRCS personnel determined that
the wetland is not an excluded type and does not raise a red flag. A yellow flag
is raised due to the conversion size exceeding 0.33 acre. The proposed
conversion involves removing stumps and establishment of pasture vegetation.
Such conversion will result in a negligible loss of wetland functions and values.
I hereby grant approval of the minimal effect exemption for the project described
in your transmittal dated March 13, 1997. The exemption is granted based on the
evaluation and determination that the actions involved would not result in
significant biological or hydrological impacts to valuable wetlands.
Please provide written notification to Mr. Smith and the Farm Service Agency
regarding this decision. You should also record the minimal effect determination
in FOCS (Resource Inventory- specify wetland determinations).
The producer should be advised that this exemption is for Farm Bill
Swampbuster provisions only and that state and federal permits may be required
for the planned activity. dL
Mary ollstedt
State Conservationist
cc: Theresa Chadwick, SRC
David Combs, ASTC -FO
The Natural Resources Conservation Service works hand -in -hand with the
American people to conserve natural resources on private land AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER