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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
May 16, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Dr. Greg Thorpe, PhD., Environmental Management Director
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1598
Subject: Proposed Endor Iron Furnace Greenway (Phase I) in Sanford, Lee County
TIP No. E-4981.
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Collen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the aforementioned
project. Review of your application revealed it lacking necessary information required for making an informed permit
decision. The permit application was deficient in the following areas:
A review of the project application indicates two proposed stream crossings for pedestrian traffic only. Specifically,
these crossings are identified as reinforced concrete box culverts. Given the current condition of the stream in
question, it appears that pedestrian bridges would have less potential for additional adverse stream impacts.
Please provide an explanation justifying the design for the box culverts vs. light load bridges.
Therefore, pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0507(a)(5), we will have to place the permit application on hold until we are
supplied the necessary information. You have 21 days to respond in writing with the requested information or notification
to this office that the information is forthcoming. If, at the end of the 21 days, this office has not received this information
in writing, we will assume you are withdrawing your application and it will be returned. Furthermore, until the
information is received by the NC Division of Water Quality, we request (by copy of this letter) that the US Army Corps
of Engineers place the permit application on hold.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Ken Averitte at [phone].
Sincerely, l !??
Coleen Sullins
Director
cc: Richard Spencer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington Field Office
Tim Johnson, PE, Division 8 Engineer `
Art King, Division 8 Environmental Officer
Mr. Jim Mason, NCDOT
Brian Wrenn
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