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Home My WebLink About54636_NC WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION_20090914r. ❑CAMA / ❑ DREDGE & FILL'' L GENERAL PERMIT Previous permit # ❑New ❑Modification ❑Complete Reissue El Partial Reissue Date previous permit issued As authorized by the State of North Carolina, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Coastal Resources Commission in an area of environmental concern pursuant to 15A NCAC i ❑ Rules attached. Applicant Name { - It '�j 'r ,T?[1yr6J"R Project Location: County Address Street Address/ State Road/ Lot #(s) t City �t,f 7 4' i State '^ ZIP _ ' ;% Phone # ( - ') /�j /'z'ti'/ �'�' Fax # ( �`�-"� � Subdivision Authorized Agent Affected ❑ Cw AEC(s): ❑ OEA ❑ PWS ❑ EW ❑ PTA ❑ ES ❑ PTS ❑ HHF ❑ IH ❑ UBA ❑ N/A ❑ FC: ORW: yes / no PNA yes / no Crit.Hab. yes / no City ZIP Phone # ( ) River Basin Adj. Wtr. Body na man unkn Closest Maj. Wtr. 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This permit must be on the project site and accessible to the permit officer when the project is inspected for compliance. The applicant certifies by signing this permit that 1) prior to undertaking any activities authorized by this permit, the applicant will confer with appropriate local authorities to confirm that this project is consistent with the local land use plan and all local ordinances, and 2) a written statement or certified mail return receipt has been obtained from the adjacent riparian landowner(s) . The State of North Carolina and the Division of Coastal Management, in issuing this permit under the best available information and belief, certify that this project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. River Basin Rules Applicable To Your Project: ❑ Tar - Pamlico River Basin Buffer Rules ❑ Other: ❑ Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules If indicated on front of permit, your project is subject to the Environmental Management Commission's Buffer Rules for the River Basin checked above due to its location within that River Basin. These buffer rules are enforced by the NC Division of Water Quality. Contact the Division of Water Quality at the Washington Regional Office (252-946-648 I) or the Wilmington Regional Office (910-796-7215) for more information on how to comply with these buffer rules. Division of Coastal Management Offices Raleigh Office Mailing Address: 1638 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 Location: 2728 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604 919-733-2293 Fax:919-733-1495 Morehead City Headquarters 400 Commerce Ave Morehead City, NC 28557 252-808-2808/ 1-888-4RCOAST Fax: 252-247-3330 (Serves: Carteret, Craven, Onslow -above New River Inlet- and Pamlico Counties) Elizabeth City District 1367 U.S. 17 South Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-264-3901 Fax: 252-264-3723 (Serves: Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank and Perquimans Counties) Washington District 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 252-946-6481 Fax: 252-948-0478 (Serves: Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington Counties) Wilmington District 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 910-796-7215 Fax:910-395-3964 (Serves: Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow -below New River Inlet- and Pender Counties) Revised 08/09/06 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Gordon Myers, Executive Director August 18, 2009 CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Weyerhaeuser Company P.O. Box 1391 New Bern, NC 28563 Dear Sir or Madam: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is preparing to file for CAMA General Permits for renovation of the Cool Springs Boating Access Area in Craven County. Our records show that you are an adjacent riparian landowner to the project site. As required by CAMA regulations, I have enclosed a copy the project drawings as notification of my proposed project. No action is required from you or you may sign and return the enclosed no objection form. If you have any questions or comments about the proposed project, please contact me at 919-707-0164, or by mail at the address listed below. If you wish to file written comments or objections with the Division of Coastal Management General Permit Program, you may submit them to: Tere Barrett Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557 This project will require 2 types of environmental permits: a CAMA Minor Permit for the parking area, which will be issued by Craven County Planning Department, and CAMA General Permits for the ramp and dock work, which will be issued by the Division of Coastal Management. Therefore you will be receiving 2 separate notices and comment forms for the same project. I apologize for any confusion this may create. Sincerely, Sara Sherman, Project Engineer Division of Engineering Services SS Enclosures DIVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES Mailing Address: 1720 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1720 Office Location: 1751 Varsity Drive • Raleigh, NC -Telephone: (919) 707-0150 • Fax: (919) 707-0162 ADJACENT RIPARIAN LANDOWNERS STATEMENT General Statute 113-229 requires that riparian landowners with property adjoining a proposed excavation and/or fill project be given thirty (30) days in which to comment on the project. This form allows the adjacent riparian landowner to express either: 1) objection to the project 2) no objection to the project and the desire to waive the right to the 30-day period so that application processing can progress more rapidly. The adjacent riparian landowner may also choose to not sign the form at all. am an adjacent riparian landowner and have seen a copy of the plans submitted by The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission dated _7/28/2009, wherein said applicant requests a permit to excavate, fill, or otherwise alter the land or water adjacent to my property. I have no objection to the project as presently proposed and hereby waive the right of objection as provided in G.S. 113-229. I have objections to the project as proposed and comments are attached signature of adjacent riparian landowner Forward comments to: Tere Barrett Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557 LOMC-1 ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ 'Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. S ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, ti or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: mac, tic. A. Signature X ❑ Agent Addressee, B. R ceived b Pnnted Name) Date of Delivery D. Is delivery address different fromKm m 1? es If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No Na h op -`be -C'u i 1� C ;.0" 3. Service Type ,Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered Z_Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number t70 0Q / 6,J0 O -D Q Sig. .36*V sLq&,ff (transfer from service label) j PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1e40' UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE G_apno -Class Mail e & Fees Paid / afwY P o. G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, kpdklP VS jox • lea oZ=_ �LG A.76 99 /'7-?0 �G� ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ print your name and address on the reverse k that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: A. Xl&,6, All.ir _.e,/ ❑Agent Addressee 7- Received by (Printed Name) I C. Date of Delivery D. Is delivery addres If YES,rentgrdeli erent from item 11 ❑ Yes address below: ❑ No 3. Service Ty f" Ce MaiI ❑ Express Mail ❑ P40tered 0Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number (Transfer from service label) 11000 / lv 1 a' d O OZ � 4?'ZS PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt tO2595-02-M-1540i UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid LISPS Permit No. G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box • It C 6(6�0 Rea�zdu�v farv»u.aw R, &jj& 1AC- ✓Z�Gg9-/r/ D i,li;ii3iiiiiifii}i,siii,i:111iiiiii=iisiiiiiii,iiii.i�iisif}i f2 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Gordon Myers, Executive Director August 18, 2009 CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Charles Hartley 5874 Mount Herman Rock Creek Rd Snow Camp, NC 27349 Dear Sir: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is preparing to file for CAMA General Permits for renovation of the Cool Springs Boating Access Area in Craven County. Our records show that you are an adjacent riparian landowner to the project site. As required by CAMA regulations, I have enclosed a copy the project drawings as notification of my proposed project. No action is required from you or you may sign and return the enclosed no objection form. If you have any questions or comments about the proposed project, please contact me at 919-707-0164, or by mail at the address listed below. If you wish to file written comments or objections with the Division of Coastal Management General Permit Program, you may submit them to: Tere Barrett Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557 This project will require 2 types of environmental permits: a CAMA Minor Permit for the parking area, which will be issued by Craven County Planning Department, and CAMA General Permits for the ramp and dock work, which will be issued by the Division of Coastal Management. Therefore you will be receiving 2 separate notices and comment forms for the same project. I apologize for any confusion this may create. Sincerely, 1?3—� Sara Sherman, Project Engineer Division of Engineering Services SS Enclosures DIVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES Mailing Address: 1720 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1720 Office Location: 1751 Varsity Drive • Raleigh, NC -Telephone: (919) 707-0150 • Fax: (919) 707-0162 ADJACENT RIPARIAN LANDOWNERS STATEMENT General Statute 113-229 requires that riparian landowners with property adjoining a proposed excavation and/or fill project be given thirty (30) days in which to comment on the project. This form allows the adjacent riparian landowner to express either: 1) objection to the project 2) no objection to the project and the desire to waive the right to the 30-day period so that application processing can progress more rapidly. The adjacent riparian landowner may also choose to not sign the form at all. , am an adjacent riparian landowner and have seen a copy of the plans submitted by The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission dated _7/28/2009, wherein said applicant requests a permit to excavate, fill, or otherwise alter the land or water adjacent to my property. ❑ I have no objection to the project as presently proposed and hereby waive the right of objection as provided in G.S. 113-229. ❑ I have objections to the project as proposed and comments are attached signature of adjacent riparian landowner Forward comments to: Tere Barrett Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557 date Proposed Impervious Surface = 15300 sq ft (increase of 6045 sq ft) Proposed Impervious Surface in AEC = 934 sq ft (7.71%) (increase of 515 sq ft) Area of Disturbance in Neuse Riv r Buffer = 2600 s (No new impervious surfaces are prop uffer) o 0 a I1> i ,�7 D S D N M I` 1 � 1 f: I M lj Y Z I � r U 20 0 20 L - Scale 1" = 20' 40 75 U) ++ 20 90' U-) (y) ED 1 25 - Proposed Gravel Parking, r a� 45 e Driveway, and Maneuver Area 6 ' - 95' �13 Vehicte Trailer Spaces) IADA Pa kingS ac 24' ew Driv way an side4'a k Locatl n Total Proposed Shoreline Stabilization = 104' (2x42' along either side of ramp, 12' along southern b nk. 8 ' along northern bank) 20' beyond EX NW 404 Wettands; 143.5' Deline-ated by US�iCE Staf 5/13/2009 a Proposed RIpRi` Shoreline Stabllizatia 22 Con rete LEGEND � 6• �� I Rarnp Apron /� Concrete r haunch Ramp ` �� -- Tree — —Normal Water Level 15 20, 4' WoodsUne �,_, \ �� \ 7.9 ADA Concrete Walkway — — �" —Environmental Boundories L y y 24' closest distance to wetlands Fence y —'�—Property Boundary 32' beyond VVL / 6'' 7'x2' Concrete Abutrne Proposed Floating L.-Dock 30, reposed RlpRap y Shorell a Stablllzat(on 22.5x7' Concrete Sta Grave l IUner Dock, entir y above NWL 1 y y y ]Concrete II[77.1Wetlands Z +RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION Cool Springs BAA Renovation DESIGN ENGINEER: S.Shemnan DATE: 7/28/2009 SHEET APPROVED: DATE: DIVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES Craven County, NC Swift Creek 3 REVISION: Shoreline Stabilizaion revised DATE: 9/3/20091720 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 919.707.0160 OFFICE NORTH CAROLINA 27699 919.707.0162 FAX Proposed Site Plan CAD FILE ID: coolsprings.dwg OF 4 Aug 27. 2009 0CP AP NEXT FUNCTION: 12:12:04 PM DOCUMENT GENERAL INFORMATION ACTION: PAY ENTITY : 17PT VEND/EMP SHORT NAME: DENR DOCUMENT DATE : 08/25/2009 CONTROL NUMBER : 0231 DOCUMENT TYPE : INVOICE DOCUMENT STATUS : PD-FULL CURRENCY CODE GROSS DOC AMOUNT AMOUNT PAID COUNTY CDE/TRIP NBR: PO REFERENCE SIGN APPROVAL CODE DATES APPROVED HISTORY: DGI 08/27/2009 12:11:57 ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- VENDOR/EMP NUMBER: 566000372 40 DOCUMENT NUMBER CSBAA082509B CONTROL DATE : 08/26/2009 APPLICATION AREA : LM DATE ENTERED : 08/26/2009 DATE LAST UPDATED: 08/26/2009 400.00 PROV ACCTG DATE . REMIT MESSAGE: 2 CAMA PERMITS FOR COOL SPRINGS BAA ti cti� Aug 27, 2009 12:12:12 PM PCP AP DOCUMENT PAYMENT GENERAL INFORMATION NEXT FUNCTION: ACTION: HISTORY: BROWSE: DPG 08/27/2009 12:12:06 PAY ENTITY 17PT VEND/EMP NBR: 566000372 40 VEND/EMP SHORT NAME: DENR DOCUMENT NBR: CSBAA082509B DOCUMENT DATE : 08/25/2009 PAYMENT NBR: 001 PRTL PYMT NBR: 000 IND AMOUNT SALES TAX/VAT SALES TAX 2 SALES TAX 3 FREIGHT ADDITIONAL COST GROSS INVOICE 400.00 PAYMENT AMOUNT 400.00 AMOUNT PAID 400.00 PAYMENT TERMS : NET PAY IMMEDIATELY PAYMENT DATE : 08/26/2009 PAYMENT ROUTE CD : FACTOR NUMBER REASON CODE/DESC VAT INCLUSIVE N EXPENSE IND GL EFFECTIVE DATE: 08/26/2009 EXTRACT DATE ACCRUAL CANC DATE: CURRENCY CODE DISCOUNT TYPE NOT TAKEN DISCOUNT TAKEN PAYMENT STATUS PAID PAYMENT REF NBR 0000039175 PAYMENT TYPE ELECTRONIC HANDLING CODE ONE INVC PER PYMT: YES BANK ACCT PYMT CD: IGO W1 Alig 27; 2009 CVP AP 12:11:20 PM DOCUMENT GENERAL INFORMATION DGI NEXT FUNCTION: ACTION: PAY ENTITY : 17PT VEND/EMP SHORT NAME: DENR DOCUMENT DATE : 08/25/2009 CONTROL NUMBER : 0231 DOCUMENT TYPE : INVOICE DOCUMENT STATUS : PD-FULL CURRENCY CODE GROSS DOC AMOUNT AMOUNT PAID COUNTY CDE/TRIP NBR: PO REFERENCE SIGN APPROVAL CODE DATES APPROVED HISTORY: 08/27/2009 12:11:05 --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- VENDOR/EMP NUMBER: 566000372 40 DOCUMENT NUMBER CSBAA082509A CONTROL DATE : 08/26/2009 APPLICATION AREA : LM DATE ENTERED : 08/26/2009 DATE LAST UPDATED: 08/26/2009 400.00 PROV ACCTG DATE 400.00 REMIT MESSAGE: CAMA GENERAL PERMIT FOR COOL SPRINGS BAA Alig 27; 2009 16P AP 12:11:28 PM DOCUMENT PAYMENT GENERAL INFORMATION DPG NEXT FUNCTION: ACTION: HISTORY: 08/27/2009 12:11:23 BROWSE: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAY ENTITY 17PT VEND/EMP NBR: 566000372 40 VEND/EMP SHORT NAME: DENR DOCUMENT NBR: CSBAA082509A DOCUMENT DATE : 08/25/2009 PAYMENT NBR: 001 PRTL PYMT NBR: 000 IND AMOUNT SALES TAX/VAT SALES TAX 2 SALES TAX 3 FREIGHT ADDITIONAL COST GROSS INVOICE 400.00 PAYMENT AMOUNT 400.00 AMOUNT PAID 400.00 PAYMENT TERMS : NET PAY IMMEDIATELY PAYMENT DATE : 08/26/2009 PAYMENT ROUTE CD : FACTOR NUMBER REASON CODE/DESC VAT INCLUSIVE N EXPENSE IND GL EFFECTIVE DATE: 08/26/2009 EXTRACT DATE ACCRUAL CANC DATE: CURRENCY CODE DISCOUNT TYPE NOT TAKEN DISCOUNT TAKEN PAYMENT STATUS PAID PAYMENT REF NBR 0000039174 PAYMENT TYPE ELECTRONIC HANDLING CODE ONE INVC PER PYMT: YES BANK ACCT PYMT CD: IGO 1e e q " North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources V j Coleen H. Sullins, Director _ .. �; _:e:: "I Chuck Wakild, Deputy Director BUFFER AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE FOR SHORELINE STABILIZATION A riparian buffer authorization is required for shoreline stabilization activities within the Tar - Pamlico & Neuse River basins per Division of Water Quality (DWQ) regulations 15A NCAC 02B.0233 & .0259. Activities covered by your Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit are deemed to have a Buffer Authorization from the DWQ only if the project can meet ALL of the conditions listed below. If ALL the avoidance and minimization guidelines described below cannot be met, a separate buffer authorization request must be submitted using a Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) application to DWQ at the address below. A PCN application may be obtained on the DWQ web site htt//h2o.enr.state.nc.uq/wetlands.html, Questions regarding this process should be directed to wetland/buffer staff of the DWQ in the Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481, or the 401 Oversight Unit in the Raleigh Central Office at 919-733-6893. A written authorization from DWQ MUST be received prior to any construction activities in the riparian buffer, including land clearing. Failure to secure a Buffer Authorization prior to construction &/or land clearing shall subject the property owner & the party (contractor) performing the construction &/or land clearing to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day per violation. u Minimize removal of woody vegetation in Zone 1 to what MUST be rernoved for the installation of the shoreline stabilization project. Zone 'I begins at the most landward of either the waters edge or the coastal wetland line and extends 30 feet landward. Unnecessary clearing is a violation of the riparian buffer rules and may result in a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day per violation. o The property owner is responsible for site restoration of woody vegetation. Pre -project site conditions MUST be re-established. A site that was wooded prior to this shoreline stabilization project MUST be restored with native hardwood trees at a stem density of 320 trees per acre. Hardwood restoration must be completed by the first subsequent planting season (November 1 through March 30). Disturbance in Zone 2 of the riparian buffer, which begins at the landward edge of Zone 1 and extends 20 feet is restricted to uses !fisted under 15A NICAC 25 0233(4)(h) & (6) r F G€f{ I 5!A NC4" .ry 5""J r' rCl edl'11 g QI_ IlgICl:.of �UIC G J allowed provided '+ )�l) lriCU that it is re -vegetated immediately and Zone 1 Is not connprornlised, which includes maintaining diffused flow of storm water runoff through Lone 1. ' a ohna. Dig ision, of lVale. Qaal,FY lnlemet: u ' a.ncvr2tero�ali�..or� � E 94_ -v:ashingtor. Square ball °none: _f-_ 946-6481 or,,hCaT`olina Washington: NC 27889 FP.X 252.946-4215 kr Eoua' C)Ppo Tur,w/Af irmativ ACtlon InDbve!'-5rj0, Pe.VCIe0h�10ii �OSi y!SUrlle� a'.rer race G ❑ For vertical shoreline stabilization projects (bulkhead) only; sites where wave overwash is expected to be severe, the first ten (10) feet landward from the structure may be maintained as a stable lawn in order to provide for structural stability. This certificate condition is intended to apply only to projects adjacent to larger water bodies where the conditions may routinely produce severe overwash. ❑ Construction corridors are allowed for shoreline stabilization projects, but they must be satisfactorily restored, see the first condition of this authorization. ❑ When restoration is required Please submit a project map of your property indicating the area to be restored, and a restoration plan. The DWQ website (Helpful links), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/RiparianBufferRuies.htm may be helpful in the preparation of the restoration plan. This Buffer Authorization is not considered approved until the DWQ has received both this signed form AND the project map. Submit the requested information to: Division of Water Quality Attn: Surface Water/Buffer Program 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 By your signature below you agree to be held responsible for meeting ALL. of the above listed conditions and verify that all information is complete and accurate. Only the property owner is responsible for the second condition. Please be aware, violations of the above -listed conditions are subject to civil penalty assessment of up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation per day. gents Signature CAMiA General Perrrlii hLi. rt"i%E:i North Carol ins Division or, V,'ater Quality 943 V• ashingtor, Square Mal] Wasninp or; NC 27999 nierne : www nc'wateroual it\ or Pnone. 2 946-6481 ccy 4;L-946-9G1 Date One, NhCarolina Ao coua! Opportunity/Affinnativc Action "mplover- C°/" Pe-vcled!1C% Pes; Consumer Paper > -DLJGL' e North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen Li. Sullins, Director Chuck Wakild, Deputy Director BUFFER AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE FOR PIER ACCESS A .riparian buffer authorization is required for an approved access way through the Tar -Pamlico & Neuse River Riparian buffer per Division of Water Quality (DWQ) regulations 15A NCAC 02B.0233 & .0259. Activities covered by your Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit are deemed to have a Buffer Authorization from the DWQ as long as the project can meet ALL of the conditions listed below. If ALL of the avoidance and minimization guidelines listed below cannot be met, a separate buffer authorization request must be submitted using a Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) application to DWQ at the address below. A PCN application may be obtained on the DWQ site http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wetlands.htm1. Any questions regarding this process should be directed to the wetland/buffer staff of the DWQ in the Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481, or the 401 Oversight Unit in the Raleigh Central Office at 919-733-6893. A written authorization from DWQ MUST be received prior to any construction activities in the riparian buffer, including land clearing. Failure to secure a Buffer Authorization prior to construction &/or land clearing shall subject the property owner & the party (contractor) performing the construction &/or land clearing to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day per violation. o Pier access must cross the riparian buffer perpendicularly (which is defined as between 75 and '105 degrees). The alignment should also be located to minimize the removal of woody vegetation to the greatest extent practicable. ❑ Walkway/access shall be made of pervious materials like open -slatted wood, mulch, or grass. The use of impervious materials like concrete, pavers, or gravel will require a PCN review and a separate Buffer Authorization. A request for an impervious walkway shall include a justification of need. ❑ The width of the access is limited to six (6) feet or less. A width of greater than 6 feet wide shall require a PCN review and a separate Buffer Authorization. A request for an access greater than 6 feet shall include a justification of need. ❑ Please submit a project map of your property indicating the location of the pier and any requested walkway/access. North. Carolina Division of %vater Quality Internet: 1A w nctiaterquaht) or 7On,,,.efff 943 Washington Square Mall phone: 252-946-6481 1'"i o hCarolin Washington, NC 27989 FA.:,' 252-946-9215 % Ar. Equai Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recv01enl'i0% Fos' Consumei Paper �/ i This Buffer Authorization is not considered approved until the DWQ has received both this signed form AND the project map. Submit the requested information to: Division of Water Quality Attn: Surface Water/Buffer Program 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 By your signature below you agree to be held responsible for meeting ALL of the above listed conditions and verify that all information is complete and accurate. Please be aware, violations of the above -listed conditions are subject to civil penalty assessment of up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation per day. is Signature LAMA General Permit Number: North Carolina Division of Water Quaht}, Internet: www.ncwatcrgualin,.or� 943 Washington Square hall Phone: 252-946-6481 Washington, NC 27889 FAs_ 252-946-9215 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Date .Nlo thCarolina