51-03 Eastern N.C. Natural Gas

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STATE OF NORTH CARCOASTALMANAGEMENT
Department of Environment and Natural Reso OH
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Coastal Resources Commission i
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X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to Eastern N.C.Natural Gas, PO Box 1551 - PEB 18,410 S.Wilmington St., Raleigh,NC 27602-1551
Authorizing development in Multiple County at Multiple waterbody crossing in 6 eastern
N.C. counties , as requested in the permittee's application dated 12/12/02, including_
workplan drawings as contained in the January 2003 permit application document package.
This permit, issued on April 11, 2003 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
1) This permit authorizes the Eastern N.C. Natural Gas Pipeline (Phase IIIA) project, located in Beaufort,
Pitt, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, and Onslow Counties, all as depicted in the January 2003 permit
application document package. All work must be carried out in accordance with the workplan drawings
contained in the application package unless specifically altered herein.
Easement Required
2) Prior to construction of waterbody crossings authorized under this permit, the permittee must apply for
and receive an Easement from the Department of Administration's State Property Office.
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DENR and the
other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or
continuance as the case may be.
This permit must be accessible on-site to Department
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Donna . Moffitt, Director
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered Division of Coastal Management
hereunder requires further Division approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on This pe d its conditions are hereby accepted.
December 31, 2006
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program. Signature of Permittee

Eastern N.C. Natural Gas Permit #51-03
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Pipeline Construction
3) No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time in any vegetated wetlands or surrounding waters
outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the workplan drawing(s).
4) Any fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants except in trace quantities.
5) This permit authorizes only the use of horizontal directional boring construction methodologies at all
perennial stream and river crossings that are greater than 20 feet wide or that are within any area
designated as an Area of Environmental Concern (AEC). Any alteration from the authorized horizontal
directional boring method will require a modification of this permit. Directional boring may also be
utilized for non-AEC crossings less than 20 feet wide.
6) For wetland crossings or those non-AEC stream crossings less than 20 feet wide, trenching of the
pipeline is also authorized, so long as the following mitigative measures are implemented:
a) Silt curtains and other best management practices must be aggressively implemented to
ensure that down stream sedimentation and turbidity does not represent a significant threat to
aquatic resources.
b) No excavation or filling will be permitted between February 15 and June 30 of any year
without the prior approval of the Division of Coastal Management, in consultation with the
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
c) All trenching and backfilling activities are carried out during periods of low or negligible
flow conditions.
7) Any spoils permanently removed from the project location must be disposed of in a highground disposal
area. The disposal areas must be stabilized in such a manner as to prevent spillover of solids into any
marsh or surrounding waters.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control
NOTE: An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan was issued for this project in January of 2003.
8) In order to protect water quality, runoff from construction must not visibly increase the amount of
suspended sediments in adjacent waters.
9) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures must be implemented to
ensure that eroded materials or drilling fluid do not enter adjacent wetlands, watercourses and property
(e.g. silt fence, diversion swales or berms, sand fence, etc.).
10) All disturbed areas shall be properly graded and provided a ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion
within thirty days of project completion.

Eastern N.C. Natural Gas Permit 951-03
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Archaeological Resource Protection
11) The archaeological resources "Accidental Discovery Plan" detailed in Section 8 of the January 2003
permit application package shall be implemented in its entirety.
Stormwater Management
12) Prior to the initiation of construction of any activities authorized by this permit, the permittee shall
obtain stormwater management plan approval from the Division of Water Quality, and a copy of this
approval submitted to the Division of Coastal Management.
General
13) No work shall take place on any property until such time as the permittee has obtained proper legal
authority (i.e. deeds, easements, right of way encroachment agreements, etc.) for said property.
14) Any alteration of or addition to the approved pipeline route that involves any Area of Environmental
Concern will require additional authorization from the Division of Coastal Management.
NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits,
approvals or authorizations that may be required, including Individual permit authorization from
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
NOTE: Future development of the permittee's property may require a modification of this permit.
Contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to 'the commencement of any
such activity for this determination.
NOTE: The permittee is encouraged to contact the public Health Pest Management Section at (252) 726-
8970 to discuss mosquito control measures.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Quality has authorized the proposed project under General Water
Quality Certification No. 3274 (DWQ Project No. 030051), which was issued on 2/17/03.

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
April 14, 2003
Eastern N.C.Natural Gas
P.O. Box 1551 —PEB 18
410 S. Wilmington Street
Raleigh,NC 27602-1551
Dear Sir or Madam:
The enclosed permit constitutes authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act, and where applicable, the
State Dredge and Fill Law, for you to proceed with your project proposal. The original(buff-colored form) is retained by you
and it must be available on site when the project is inspected for compliance. Please sign both the original and the copy and
return the copy to this office in the enclosed envelope. Signing the permit and proceeding means you have waived your right of
appeal described below.
If you object to the permit or any of the conditions,you may request a hearing pursuant to NCGS 113A-121.1 or 113-
229. Your petition for a hearing must be filed in accordance with NCGS Chapter 150B with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27611-6714, [phone] within twenty (20) days of this decision on
your permit. You should also be aware that if another qualified party submits a valid objection to the issuance of this permit
within twenty (20) days, the matter must be resolved prior to work initiation. The Coastal Resources Commission makes the
final decision on any appeal.
The project plan is subject to those conditions appearing on the permit form. Otherwise, all work must be carried out
in accordance with your application. Modifications, time extensions, and future maintenance require additional approval.
Please read your permit carefully prior to starting work and review all project plans, as approved. If you are having the work
done by a contractor, it would be to your benefit to be sure that he fully understands all permit requirements.
From time to time, Department personnel will visit the project site. To facilitate this review, we request that you
complete and mail the enclosed Notice Card just prior to work initiation. However, if questions arise concerning permit
conditions, environmental safeguards, or problem areas, you may contact Department personnel at any time for assistance. By
working in accordance with the permit,you will be helping to protect our vitally important coastal resources.
Sincerely,
Douglas V.Huggett
Major Permits and Consistency Manager
Enclosure
1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (Phase IIIA)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE:
Photo Index - 2000: NA 1995: NA
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,562,500 Y: 514,400
Askin Quadrangle Lower Left (Approximate center of project)
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit— 14 October 2002
Was Applicant Present - No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received—27 February 2003
Office—Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan—Craven, Pamlico, Beaufort, Onslow Counties
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: CS, PTA, EW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - NA
Planned - NA
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - None
Planned - 6" to 12" natural gas main and lateral lines and 2" to 6"
distribution lines
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: NA
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands All wetland crossin s
(404 designated) g
accomplished by
horizontal directional bore
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
All stream and river
crossings accomplished by
horizontal directional bore
(C) Other
Uplands 40 acres disturbed
(pipeline trench and
meter/valve/regulation
stations)
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 1,742,400 ft 40 ac
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: See Attachment#1 Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Applicant proposes to install 94.5 miles of natural gas and fiber optics line primarily
within existing power line and NCDOT right of way.

Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas
Beaufort, Craven,Jones, Pamlico, and Onslow Counties
Project Setting
The development of a natural gas pipeline and fiber optic line is proposed for
eastern North Carolina in Beaufort, Craven, Jones, Pamlico, and Onslow Counties as part
(Phase IRA) of a larger project designed to provide natural gas and fiber optic service to
eastern North Carolina. The gas pipeline and the fiber optic conduit are proposed in the
same alignment and installation will occur simultaneously. The pipeline route is proposed
inside the existing power line and highway right of ways. There are two lateral lines
proposed: one in Jones County near Trenton and the other in Pamlico County near
Bayboro.
Cultivated, pine forest and bottomland hardwood comprise the largest land types
in the project area. The project area includes the Neuse, Tar/Pamlico and White Oak
River Basins. The pipeline will cross three rivers: the Neuse River north of New Bern,
the New River north of Jacksonville and the White Oak River near Maysville. A total of
11 stream and river crossings have been identified as navigable (see chart in application
package). All wetland crossings are 404-bottomland hardwood under the jurisdiction of
the Army Corps of Engineers and the Division of Water Quality.
The proposed alignment would begin on Highway 102 in Pitt County. The route
would follow the CP&L power line right of way to the south until it meets NCSR 1400
(River Road). The proposed alignment continues along the power line right of way across
the Neuse River between the communities of Chip and Spring Garden. The main line
would continue south. The proposed Bayboro Lateral line branches off after the main line
reaches NC Highway 55 north of New Bern. The Bayboro Lateral pipeline would then
cross the Neuse River again at Hog Island and would continue east along the CP&L right
of way until the power line intersects with NC Highway 55 in Grantsboro. The proposed
alignment continues east along the Highway 55 right of way until it terminates in
Bayboro. The main line would continue to follow the power line right of way southwest
across the Craven/Jones county line, across Jones County until the power line meets the
White Oak River. The proposed Trenton Lateral line would branch west off of the main
line along the NCDOT right of way on NC Highway 58 into the Town of Trenton. The
main pipeline would continue south across the White Oak River into Onslow County. It
would follow the CP&L power line right of way southwest through Hoffinan State
Forest,pass north of Jacksonville, and terminate at NCSR 1243 Harvey Wood Drive.
Project Description
The project is funded by the State of North Carolina through the Clean Water and
Natural Gas Critical Needs Act of 1998. Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (ENCNG)
has been granted an exclusive franchise to provide natural gas service to eastern North
Carolina. The fiber optic line would provide telecommunications and network services
along the proposed route. Phase IIIA consist of 65.2 miles of transmission and conduit

NCNG Phase HIA
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line and 29.3 miles of lateral transmission and conduit lines for a total length of 94.5
miles. Most of the installation is proposed in the maintained CP&L power line right of
way. The installation is proposed along the edge of the maintained power line corridor, or
along dirt access roads inside existing easements. In areas where the pipeline would be
installed in the NCDOT right of way, the alignment would be five feet inside the right of
way boundaries. The transmission system will consist of 6" to 12"diameter steel pipeline
and the lateral distribution line will consist of 6"to 8" diameter steel lateral pipeline. The
construction easement is 20 feet wide along the proposed route.
The applicant proposes to Hydraulic Directional Drill (HDD) all wetland, river
and stream crossings for all streams wider than 20 feet. Some perennial streams less than
20 feet wide will be crossed using open cut trench techniques. However all streams under
jurisdiction of the Division of Coastal Management will be crossed using HDD. The
pipeline will be a minimum of 15' below the stream or river channel. Due to the
minimum and maximum degree of directional change being 12 degree to 16 degrees, the
minimum length of any directional drill will be 250' long. Spoil resulting from the
directional drill will be minimal. For example, the Bachelor Creek crossing will have a
drill length of 2,700' resulting in an estimated 4.79 cubic yards of spoil outside of all
CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern(AEC).
The pipeline will be trenched in upland areas with a minimum of 3' of soil
coverage. Soil will be stored in upland areas. As the pipe is lowered in place the trench
will be backfilled to pre-construction contours and elevations. The trench will be covered
daily. A permanent ground cover will be applied weekly. All staging areas are proposed
to be located in upland areas requiring minimal disturbance. The Sedimentation and
Erosion Control Plan is included in Attachment E.
The applicant also proposes to construct appurtenant facilities such as, valve,
metering and regulation stations. Typically these stations will be constructed in 50' by
150' or smaller workspaces with permanent sites being 30' by 50'.
Anticipated Impacts
Installation of the main transmission line (65.2 miles) and the two lateral
distribution line (29.3 miles) will result in the disturbance of 40 acres of uplands. All
entrance and exit points for the HDD and the resultant spoil material will be located
outside designated AECs. Because the project is proposed within maintained CP&L
power line right of ways, impacts would be minimal. The use of HDD would allow
Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas to completely avoid direct impacts to AECs. Silt
fences are proposed around the entry and exit points for the HDD to contain spoil
material. All disturbed high ground areas will be graded and seeded weekly to minimize
potential erosion.

t DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
1) APPLICANT: Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (Phase IIIA) County: Multi
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Craven,Pitt, Beaufort, Pamlico, Jones and Onslow Counties.
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: February 27, 2003
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: Yes To Be Forwarded: No
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: NO To Be Forwarded: YES
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tracey Wheeler DISTRICT OFFICE: Morehead\
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW:
B) DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED IN RALEIGH: -4>-,57/03, FEE REC'D: $ Y7S.
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: 0 3//z/aS ✓ END OF NOTICE DATE: Qs-llo i lOsl
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: DEED REC'D:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: klagge ON: 3 LU
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: /3 /U3 150 DAY DEADLINE:
MAIL OUT DATE: �ZI 3 STATE DUE DATE: a I C)3
FEDERAL DUE DATE: FED COMMENTS REC'D:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY DRAFT ON
AGENCY DATE COMMENTS OBJECTIONS: NOTES
RETURNED YES NO
Coastal Management-Regional Representative -7-U3
Coastal Management-LUP Consistency - - 03
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Division of Archives&History
Division of Environmental Health c
Division of Highways
Wildlife Resources Commission 3
Division. of Water Resources 3 3"e2
Division of Marine Fisheries
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Henry Wicker
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Cultural Resources: Renee Gledhill-Early /
Environmental Health: Beverly Sanders ✓
Marine Fisheries: Mike Street ✓
NCDOT: Roberto Canales',
Shellfish Sanitation: Gina Brooks
State Property Office: Joseph Henderson+�
Water Quality: John Dorney L/
John Hennessy(N�DOT)
Water Resources: John Sutherland✓✓
Wildlife Resources: David McHenry L/
Bennett Wynne
David Cox(NCDOT)
Travis Wilson(NCDOT)
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Washington: Mike Bell(NCDOT)
Bill Biddlecome(NCDOT)
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Wilmington: Dave impy(NCDOT)
Henry Wicker
Updated as 2/7/03

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Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas
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April 24,2003 DIV OF�i MA1�%40,
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Mr.Doug Huggett
NC DENR-Division of Coastal Management
Major Permits Coordinator
Parker-Lincoln Building
2728 Capital Blvd.
Raleigh,NC 27604
Dear Mr.Huggett:
Thank you for your prompt issuance of the EastemNC Natural Gas(EastemNC)Phase IIIA CAMA Major
permit. On April 17,2003,EastemNC held our Phase IIIA Pre-construction meeting with Ms.Tracey
Wheeler of the Division of Coastal Management(DCM),Mr.Scott Jones of the U.S.Army Corps of
Engineers(USACE),and Mr.Dave McHenry of the Wildlife Resources Commission(NCWRC).
EasternNC will adhere to all permit conditions given by DCM. However,while reading through the
CAMA Major Permit conditions for Phase IIIA,we found that one of the conditions was somewhat
unclear. Condition 6 states that:
For wetland crossings or those non-AEC stream crossings less than 20 feet wide,trenching of the
pipeline is also authorized,so long as the following mitigative measures
are implemented:
a) Silt curtains and other BMP's must be aggressively implemented to ensure that down stream
sedimentation and turbidity does not represent a significant threat to aquatic resources.
b) No excavation or filling will be permitted between February 15 and June 30 of any year
without the prior approval of the DCM,in consultation with the NCWRC.
c) All trenching and backfilling activities are carried out during periods of low or negligible flow
conditions.
It is EasternNC s understanding that wetlands would not be included in the in the February 15 through June
30 moratorium dates. We are hoping this is just a small oversight in the permit,but we do need to make
clear DCM's position on this statement in the Special Conditions included with our permit. EastemNC
would greatly appreciate a letter of clarification to allay any questions we and/or our contractors may have
regarding this condition. If you need to speak with me for any reason,please do not hesitate to call me
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8. Thank you for your assistance and attention to this matter.
Sheila J.Hughes
EastemNC Environmental Coordinator
Cc:Tracey Wheeler,DCM
Scott Jones,USACE
David McHenry,NCWRC
Jeff Harbour,ESI
P.O Box 1551-FEB 18
410 S.Wilmington Street Telephone:[phone]
Raleigh,NC 27602-1551 Fax:[phone]

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Marine Fisheries
Michael F. Easley, Governor Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Doug Huggett
THROUGH: Mike Stre
FROM: Sean McKenna
DATE: April 11, 2003
SUBJECT: CAMA permit- Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas Pipeline(Phase IIIA)
The following comments by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) on the subject
permit are offered pursuant to G.S. 113-131.
The Division of Marine Fisheries expressed serious reservations with this proposal during an earlier review
process. Our concerns have not been addressed.
In the previous phases of this project all wetlands and waterbodies were crossed using Horizontal
Directional Drilling(HDD). In the current proposal, Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (ENCNG)plans to use
HDD on perennial streams greater than 20 feet in width. Smaller perennial streams(canals and ditched streams)
would be crossed using open-cut techniques. The NCDMF opposes this strategy. Our data show that these systems
can support anadromous fishes(striped bass,American shad, and river herring), along with other species. All
perennial streams should be crossed by HDD. The NCDMF agrees with ENCNG in using open-cut methods in dry
intermittent stream channels.
Additionally, ENCNG plans to use open-cut techniques to cross wetlands when temporary impacts would be
less than 1 acre in size. The NCDMF objects to this strategy. The size of a given wetland impact should not be the
only factor in considering HDD or open-cut techniques. All wetlands around perennial streams should be crossed
by HDD. When wetlands are crossed using open-cut methods the topsoil will be stockpiled and placed back on top
after the pipe is laid. In these situations the NCDMF would like to see the use of fertilizer and lime eliminated.
Given the natural richness of this loam additional nutrients are not likely needed and could contaminate surrounding
waters before they are utilized. If fertilizer and lime are used a soil test should be conducted to determine
application rates.

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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Charles R.Fullwood,Executive Director
MEMORANDUM ,��
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TO: Sheila J. Hughes AQR 1
Environmental Coordina r CMG
Eastern North Carolina atur Gas
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FROM: David McHenry �
Northeast Coastal Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Section
DATE: April 9, 2003
SUBJECT: Request for concurrence on open cutting of small streams for Eastern North Carolina
Natural Gas Pipeline,Phase 3A.
In response to your April 1, 2003 memorandum, please accept the following comments on your
request for concurrence on the open cutting of small streams for Phase 3A of the Eastern North Carolina
Natural Gas pipeline project.
As stated in our March 27, 2003 comments submitted on the Phase 3A project,we noted that
many streams at the proposed open cut crossings likely have ecologically important populations of small
fish and other aquatic organisms, but none are sufficiently large to support significant recreational
fisheries, including anadromous species. However, several of the crossings such as the identified
tributaries to Swift Creek are situated a relatively short distance upstream of productive fish habitats. A
primary concern is that proposed stream cuts at these and similar locations would affect downstream
habitats through elevated turbidity and sedimentation if constructed during flowing stream conditions and
the warm spring to summer period.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission(Commission)generally recommends, as a
minimum, that major construction activities in inland waters of eastern North Carolina be avoided
between April 1 to June 30 to protect early life stages of resident fishes and other aquatic organisms that
are recreationally and/or ecologically important. However,an extended moratorium, as typically
recommended for identified anadromous spawning streams, was recommended for all streams proposed
for open cuts in the Phase 3A project largely because several crossings may degrade more sensitive
aquatic habitats in downstream areas, including some anadromous fish streams.
Since some of the streams proposed for open cuts are small, intermittent, or channelized, the
Commission will concur with the February 15 to June 30 moratorium proposed in your April 1,2003
memorandum. However, we request that this moratorium be followed for all proposed open cut crossings
to the extent practicable,which minimally must include the Swift Creek tributary crossings S9 and SI I-
S 16, Creeping Swamp (S3), Deep Gully(S22), and Half Moon Creek(S28). Disturbance of these areas
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh,NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 • Fax: [phone]

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during the moratorium period should be avoided because of their natural channel,habitat value, or
landscape position.
All crossings, including those considered essential during the moratorium, should only be
constructed under low stream flow conditions and when silt or turbidity curtains can be used to help
control suspended sediments. Consistent with our previous comments, deviation from the moratorium
was intended to provide flexibility for constructing some crossings when stream conditions would
minimize the extent of aquatic resource impacts. It was not intended as a widely applied exemption to
construct the majority of the crossings. Avoidance of critical growing seasons is more effective for
protecting aquatic resources than attempting to minimize impacts with silt or turbidity curtains. Although
worthy of implementation, these BMP measures can have variable and sometimes limited effectiveness,
even under presumed ideal conditions.
The Commission is particularly concerned with the proposed open cutting of Creeping Swamp
because of the diversity of its fish community downstream of the crossing and the size of the channel and
associated swamp at the crossing proper. Although classified as an intermittent stream by the field
inspections conducted last year, during our site visits in March,the stream did not appear to be flooding,
yet the channel was full and several feet deep along the SR 1152 right-of-way. Nevertheless, as outlined
above, the Commission will not object to an open cut of this stream provided the construction occurs
outside of the moratorium and the BMP measures are implemented. We feel these measures are
particularly imperative at this site because of the quality of this swamp stream system compared to the
numerous modified stream corridors in the area.
The Commission appreciates your attention to our concerns and the opportunity to provide
assistance with this project. If you need to discuss these comments,please call David McHenry at(252)
946-6481 extension 345. In addition,please correspond with myself or Bennett Wynne(252/522-9736)
regarding planning and meetings for future phases of the ongoing pipeline project.
c: Huggett,D.—Division of Coastal Management
Harbour, J.—Environmental Services, Inc, Raleigh
Jones, S.—US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington
Wynne, B.—NC Wildlife Resources Commission

F \NATF Michael F.Easley,Governor
\O�� 9QG William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Cq �. �. Alan W.Klimek,P.E. Director
> Division of Water Quality
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April 6, 2003
DW Q# 03-0051
Pitt, Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico, Jones and Onslow Counties
Mr. Donald K. Davis
Progress Energy
P.O. Box 1551, PEB 18
Raleigh, NC, 27602
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Neuse/TarPamlico River Riparian Buffer Rule
approvals with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Davis:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to install 94.5 miles of natural gas
and fiber optics line within an existing power line and NCDOT right-of-way in Pitt, Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico,
Jones and Onslow Counties, as described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality on March
13, 2003. The proposed work will involve temporary impacts to 540 linear feet of streams and 22.7 acres of
previously disturbed wetlands as a result of trenching activities. After reviewing your application, we have
determined that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3371, which can be
downloaded from our web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands . This Certification allows you to use your
CAMA Permit when issued by the NC Division of Coastal Management. . This approval is also valid for the
Neuse River buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233) and Tar-Pamlico River buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0259). 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, Non-Discharge, Water Supply Watershed and U.S. Coast
Guard regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 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 in writing and you may be required to send us a new application for a
new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval
letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. 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 and the additional
conditions listed below:
1. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification
of Completion Form" to notify DWQ that all the work included in the 401 Certification has been
completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the
401/Wetlands Unit of the Division of Water Quality.
2. The conditions of General Certification Number 3374 must be followed except where full compliance with
this General Certification is not possible as explicitly described in the application and supporting
documentation.
3. Stormwater shall be directed to flow at non-erosive velocities across the entire protected stream
buffers.
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
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings,
N.C.Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding
unless you ask for a hearing. #I
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 Tom Steffens in our Washington Regional Office at (252) 946-
6481 or John Dorney in our Central Office in Raleigh at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Washington DWQ Regional Office
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Dough Huggett, DCM
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
April 3, 2003
RECEIVFD
Mr. Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator APR 0 7 2003
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management O OFO R� I�GEEIM'�
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 28699-1638
Subject: CAMA Development Permit Application for Phase RIA Pipeline Project and
APEC Fiber Optic Conduit
Mr. Huggett,
The permit application of Progress Energy was submitted to this office for review. This
agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
Should you have any questions or need additional information please call.
Sincerely,
Dwayne H. Alligood, PE
Division Maintenance Engineer
Copy: Roberto Canales, P.E., Chief Engineer's Office
C. E. Lassiter, Jr., PE, Division Engineer
DIVISION Two•P.O.BOX 1587•GREENVILLE,N.C. 27835
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Michael F.Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Doug Huggett FOW V
FROM: Tracey Wheel
DATE: 3 April 2003 APR 0 7 2u�,,i
SUBJECT: Application for CAMA Major Permit o®F0 04TALMANAGEIl4 Wr
Eastern NC Natural Gas RALE10H
Various ounties,North Carolina
I have reviewed the application for a CAMA Major Permit submitted to this office by
Environmental Services, Inc, on behalf of Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas in regards to the
rules and regulations adopted by the CRC, specifically NCAC 7H.0205, .0206, .0207, .0208, and
.0209. My review indicates that, overall, the proposal appears to be consistent with these
regulations. If the permit is issued, I recommend the following conditions be included:
Conditions:
1) Prior to construction of waterbody crossings under this permit, the permittee must
apply for and receive an Easement from the Department of Administration's State
Property Office as required under N.C.G.S. 146-12(e).
2) This permit authorizes the Eastern NC Natural Gas Pipeline (Phase IIIA) project
located in Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico, and Onslow Counties, all as depicted in the permit
application document package. All work must be carried out in accordance with the
workplan drawings contained in the application package unless specifically altered
herein.
3) No excavation or fill material will be placed in any vegetated wetlands or surrounding
waters outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the workplan drawings.
4) Any fill material will be free of any pollutants except in trace quantities.
5) This permit authorizes only the use of horizontal directional boring construction
methodologies at all wetlands, stream, and river crossings. Ant alteration from the
authorized horizontal directional boring method will require modification of this permit.
6) Any spoils permanently removed from the project location must be disposed of in a
highground disposal area. The disposal areas must be stabilized in such a manner as to
prevent spillover of solids into any marsh or surrounding waters.
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7) In order to protect water quality, runoff from construction must not visibly increase the
amount of suspended sediments in adjacent waters.
8) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures must be
implemented to ensure that eroded materials do not enter adjacent wetlands, watercourses
and property(e.g. silt fence, diversion swales or berms, sand fence, etc.).
9) A ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion shall be provided within the shorter of 15
working or 30 calendar days of completion of any phase of grading on cut or filled slopes.
10) Prior to the initiation of any activities authorized by this permit, the permittee shall obtain
stormwater management plan approval from the NC Division of Water Quality, and a copy
of this approval submitted to the Division of Coastal Management. Any violation of the
permit approved by DWQ will be considered a violation of this CAMA permit.
11) No work shall take place on any property until such time as the permittee has obtained
proper legal authority (I.e. deeds, easements, right of way encroachment agreements, etc...)
for said property.
NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal, or local
permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required.
NOTE: Any future development of the permittee's property may require a modification of this
permit. Contact a representative of this Division at (252) 808-2808 prior to the
commencement of any such activity for this determination.

Eastern
Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas 'VE
APR 0 3 2003
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April 1, 2003
Mr. David McHenry
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
RE: Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas Pipeline — Phase 3A
Request for concurrence on open cutting small streams
Dear Mr. McHenry:
I would like to obtain your official concurrence on specific construction moratoria dates for
EasternNC's Phase 3A pipeline construction. Based on discussions with Jeff Harbour of
Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) and your 27 March 2003 memo, you stated that small non-
anadromous streams (specifically S9-S16) that are to be crossed by open cut should also be
included within the 2/15 through 9/30 construction moratoria dates that cover anadromous
streams. Field inspections by ESI indicate that these small stream channels are channelized as
a result of agriculture with the exception of S11. S11 is not channelized but it does not contain
sufficient flow to support anadromous fish. S10 will be crossed via HDD since it was claimed by
CAMA. We propose moratoria dates of 2/15 through 6/30 for these small streams, which is
consistent with non-anadromous streams. Also, your memo indicates that work in these
streams may be allowed in the moratoria period under low or negligible flow conditions
assuming silt curtains and BMP's are used.
Creeping Swamp and its associated channel are proposed for open cut. Approximately 0.011
acre of maintained wetlands occur within the NCDOT right-of-way. The portion of the channel
located in the NCDOT right-of-way is approximately 20 feet wide and did not contain any water
during the delineation effort. EasternNC proposes to open cut this stream if low or negligible
flow is present at the time of construction. As with the small stream mentioned above, silt
curtains and BMP's will be utilized and the independent Environmental Inspector (EI) will strictly
monitor these crossings.
Larger streams and rivers in the Phase 3A project that are known anadromous areas are shown
on page 23 of EasternNC'; permit application book. We have proposed to cross these larger
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streams via Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) and the 2/15 through 9/30 moratoria will not be
compromised. We respectfully request your concurrence by letter if possible to help us with
construction scheduling so that no moratoria violations occur.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact either me at [phone] or Jeff
Harbour at [phone]. Thank you in advance for your attention to this request.
Sincerely,
Sheila J. Hughes
EasternNC Environmental Coordinator
Cc: J. Harbour/Environmental Services, Inc.
S. Jones/US Army Corps of Engineers
D. Huggett/ Division of Coastal Management

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural RAU s
Division of Coastal Management \o'
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Michael F.Ensicy,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director 1 YNiharnf&°*R055,Jr.,Sea; tary
March 4, 2003
TO: Linda Sewell, Director s /
Division ofEnvimnmental Health yF<<F 0
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FROM: Doug Huggett /TgT'/oN
Major Pennits Processing Coordinator i-
SUBJECT: C.AMA/DRF,.DG &FILL Pemit Application Review
Applicant: Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (Phase 111A)
Prglieel I,oc,"tier': Craven, Pitt, Pamlico, Beaufort, J011CS, and 011SIOw Counties
Proposed Project: Proposes to install 94.5 miles of natural gas and fiber optics line primarily within
existing power line and NCDOT right-oF-way.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 25,2003.Tf you have any questions regarding the proposed project,please contact Tracey Whceler
at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with sUppoTting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
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ER RESOURCES
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Division of Coastal Management
Michael F.Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
March 7,2003
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. John Sutherland, Chief
Water Planning Section
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
APPLICANT: EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA GAS (PHASE IIIA)
PROJECT LOCATION: CRAVEN, PITT, BEAUFORT, PAMLICO, JONES AND
ONSLOW COUNTIES.
PROPOSED PROJECT: INSTALL 94.5 MILES OF NATURAL GAS AND FIBER OPTICS
LINE PRIMARILY WITHIN EXISTING POWER LINE AND
NCDOT RIGHT OF WAY.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by March 28, 2003. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
Doug Huggett at [phone], ext. 244. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting
data is requested.
REPLY
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are incorporated.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE �793
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michocl F. Easley,Governor donna D, Moffitt, Director William G,Ross Jr., Secretary
March 4, 2003 RECEIV
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MAR 1 A 'Z003
ivt h,lvl O R A N DU M: DrV.OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
RALEIGH
TO: Mr. Toe Ilenderson
Stalc Property Office
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJF,ff: CAMA/DREDGE &,FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: Eastern Nortli Carolina Natural Gas (Phase IIIA)
Project 1,ocation. C'ravcn, Pitt, Pamlico, Beaufort, Joiics, and Onslow Counties
Propose! Project: Proposes to install 94.5 miles of nat<iral gas and fiber optics line primarily within
existing Dower line and NCDOT right-of-way.
l'iensc itldicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 25,2003, If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,please contact Tracey Wheeler
at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is rcqucsted.
>RVPLY: _ This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recomnamded changrs are
incorporated. Sec,attached,
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This agency o 'ccts to the project fpr reasons described in the attached comments.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley,Governor Donna 1). Moffitt, Director William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
Mareb 4, 2003 1jeco "rr,
MAR 2 n 2003
MF,l%10RANDUM:
piV OF COARRLE GN AGEMENT
I U: Division of Land Resources
Wilmington Regional Office =1 -11
l+'R0111: Doug llt►ggcttMajor Permits Processing Coordinator
SU113,11"'CT: CAMA/DREIDGE & F1U,Permit Application Review
Applicant: Eastera North Carolina Natural Gas(Phase f llA)
Pro icrl I,oc�tiott: C:ravcn, Pitt, Pamlico, Beaufort, Jones, acid Onslow Counties
1'ronosed Project: Proposes to install 94.5 miles of natural gas and fiber optics line primarily within
existing power line and NCDOT right-of-way.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed projcct and return this form by
March 25,2003.ifyou have any questions regarding the proposed project,please contact Tracey Wheeler
at [phone]. Whon appropriate, iii-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
- This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
/ ]mcolpo"rated. Sec alp, 5�i..a; /
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This age►16Y objcc/ts to the project for reasons described iiz the attalch'Y'ornments.
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NO* Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
hlvialon of Coastal Management
Wi aof F.Ftulcyr,Governor Donna D. Moffitt,01rector Mllam G.Ross Jr.,"�Oaalary
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MPWh 4. 2003
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I'{l: Mr. Mike S
1)ivisiort of a ino�,Frisbericz
FROM: Doug 14uggett
Major Ponnits Procoasing Coordiiintor
SUBJECT: CA.MAIt) EDGE &FILL Permit Application Review
Apl)Ncanl: Fastom North Carolina Natutill Gas (Phase ILIA)
Project 1,ocatlan: Craven, Piit, Pamlico,laeaufort, Jonas, and Onslow Counties
Prolmsed Project. Prnpoacs to initall 94,5 miles of Natural gas and fiber optics line primarily within
oxistkig power line and NCI)OT right-of-way.
Please indicale below your ageney'a ponitiou or viewroint on the proposod Project and rcturo this fomiby
Minh 25,2003_If you have any questions rogardilig iho proposed project,pleaso contact TrOcoy Whoclet
at [phone]. Whcn appropriate,ia-deplh conimcnts with sul)porting data is requested,
kI".Iq.Y= This agency has 110 objootiotl to tho project as prpposcd.
This agcjmy has no comment on the proposod rrojcct.
✓_ ThiS agency approm of tho project only if the rccomnlvudCd ch:ulgcs are
incorporatod, Stt atifthed,
This agency objoets to the project fv,c rcasotrs dcscrihcd in tlla altaclled comillonts.
SIGNED DATE
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Noah Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F.Easley,Govemor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
:larch 7, 2003 ke-
MEMORANDUM
TO: David McHenry
Wildlife Resources Commission '
ATTN: Habitat Conservation Program .�
FROM: Doug I luggett
Mainr Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
APPLICANT: EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA GAS (PHASE IIIA)
PROJECT LOCATION:CRAVEN, PITT, BEAUFORT, PAMLIC'O, JONES AND
ONSLOW COUNTIES.
PROPOSED PROJECT: INSTALL 94.5 MILES Of NATURAL GAS AND FIBER OPTICS
LINE PRIMARILY WITHIN EXISTING POWER LINE AND
NCDOT RIGHT OF WAY.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by March 28, 2003. If you have any questions regarding tic proposed project, please contact
Doug Huggett at [phone], ext. 244. When appropriate, in-depth comments wide supporting
data is requested.
REPLY
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no eommer>s on the proposed project.
y--'- This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are incorporkacd.
This a o .ects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIG !% DATE
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources .
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F, Eosicy,Govemor Donna D. Moffitt, Director Wiliam G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
March 4, 2003
MEMORANOOM: MAR 1 0 2003
TO: Bill Moore
Ton, S teffans
Division of Water Quality XEIVE
FROM: Doug Huggea MAR 2
Major Permits Processing Coordinator 2003
01V 0FCO,ISTALMANAGWNT
S(JIUECT: CAMA/DREDGF &FILL Pen-nit Applicalion Review RAL,"-:,H
Applicant: Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (Phase Il1A)
Project Location: Craven, Pitt,Pamlico, Beaufort, Jones, 4111d Onslow Counties
Proposed Project: Proposes to install 94.5 miles ofnatural gas and fiber optics line primarily within
existing power line and NCDOT right-of-way.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and retunl this fonn by
March 25,2003,if you have any questions regarding the proposed project,please conlact Tracey Wheeler
at [phone]. Whcn appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
RETLY: _ _ 'Phis agencyh<<s no objection to the project t a prop��d.^
This agency has no comment on the proposed project 4C ('UL f2.ia
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
,1-Iiis agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResourcW oFCOASTALMANAGEME"T
Division of Coastal Management RALE11131H
Michael F.Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
March 7, 2003
MEMORANDUM
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John Dorney
Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit �vgJF J �9t�
F> M: Doug Huggett Q4e, 100�
Major Permits Processing Coordinator �sF
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SUBJECT: LAMA PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
APPLICANT: EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA GAS (PHASE IIIA)
PROJECT LOCATION: CRAVEN, PITT, BEAUFORT, PAMLICO, JONES AND
ONSLOW COUNTIES.
PROPOSED PROJECT: INSTALL 94.5 MILES OF NATURAL GAS AND FIBER OPTICS
LINE PRIMARILY WITHIN EXISTING POWER LINE AND
NCDOT RIGHT OF WAY.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by March 28, 2003. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
Doug Huggett at [phone], ext. 244. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting
data is requested.
REPLY
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
\' This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are incorporated.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE b L3
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
alvialorl of Coastal Management
Micliaal F.Ensicy.Govemor Donna 13. Moffitt,Director William G,Ross Jr.,Secrelsry
Marsh 4, 2003 rr -- 1
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MEMORANDUM: M— _
rl'U: Mr. Mike S r-1-iABi TAT
TXvision of arino Fisheries
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Pormlts Procoesing Coordiuntor
SUBJECT: CAMAIl R DGE &FILL Permit Application Review
Aphlicenl; Fastens North Carolina Natural Gas(Phase ILIA)
Project Location: Craven,Pitt, Panilico,Beaufort,Jones, and Onslow Counties
proposed Project: 1'm1)0508 to inita1134.5 vniivs ofnhtural gas and fiber optics line primarily within
existing power fine and NCI)OT right-of-way.
111ca,w irtdierate below your agency's poRitiou or viewpoint on the proposed Project and return this Fomt by
Msrch 25,2003.If you have any questions rogardittg tiro proposed ptajecl pleaso contact Tracoy Wheeler
at [phone]. When appropriate, in-d©inh coainicnis with supporting data is rcquested.
1tM.1!I,Y: This abcncy has jig objection to the project as proposed.
This agcncy has no comment on the proposed project.
_This agency upprovcs of the project only iF the rccommeudvd chaligC5 are
incc lroratud. Sec attached.
_ This agmwy obj cots to the project for reasons described in t11Q attached comments.
SIGNED DATE_-4 / ,6 r.
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RECEIVED
February 14, 2003
FEB 2 1 2003
Mr. Scott Jones DIV.OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
U. S. Army Corps of Engineer RALEIGH
Washington Regulatory Field Office
P. O. Box 1000
Washington,North Carolina 27889
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Subject: Action ID No. 200310253, Eastern North drolina Natural Gas, Phase IIIA Pipeline and
APEC Fiber Optic Conduit
Dear Mr. Jones:
i
This letter provides the comments of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) on the subject
Public Notice (PN), dated January 17, 2003. The applicant, Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas
(ENCNG), has applied for a Department of the Army(DA)permit to temporarily impact
approximately 22.7 acres of jurisdictional wetlands and approximately 540 linear feet(If) of
stream channels. These comments are submitted in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d), and section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended(16 U.S.C. 1531-1543). It is to be used in your
determination of compliance with 404(b)(1) guidelines (40 CFR 230) and in your public interest
review (33 CFR 320.4) as they relate to protection of fish and wildlife resources.
The PN states that the applicant proposes to construct a new natural gas transmission and
distribution system. Concurrent with installation of the gas pipeline, a fiber optic cable would be
installed for the Albemarle-Pamlico Economic Development Corporation(APEC). The current
project represents phase 3A of a multi-phase effort to supply natural gas to counties in eastern
North Carolina. Phase 3A would construct approximately 94.5 miles of pipeline that includes a
mainline and lateral lines to Bayboro (21.5 miles) and Trenton(7.8 miles). The project would
cross portions of Beaufort, Pitt, Craven, Jones,Pamlico, and Onslow Counties.
The applicant provided the Service,by cover letter dated January 20, 2003, with copies of the
permit applications and an environmental report (ER) on the proposed work. The ER states (p.
1) that the pipeline is scheduled to be located within existing rights-of-way(ROW) of Carolina
Power and Light(CP&L) and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The pipeline
easement within these corridors is expected to be 20 feet wide. In environmentally sensitive
areas, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) would be implemented where feasible. The wetlands
that may be affected by the project consist of maintained, herbaceous wetlands in existing CP&L
power lines and NCDOT ROWs (ER,p. 28).

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The ER discusses many efforts to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to wetlands and aquatic
habitat. Six natural communities are described in the ER, but the project is not anticipated to
affect these communities (p. 19). No clearing of forested areas is anticipated (p. ii).
Approximately 200 distinct wetlands have been delineated and mapped along the project corridor
(p. 29). Within the total of 35.76 wetland acres to be crossed, impacts would be avoided in 13.67
acres by the use of HDD (Table 6.1). Impacts to the remaining 22.1 acres, all of which are
maintained, herbaceous wetlands, would be temporary(p. 40). After construction, wetlands
impacted by open-cut pipe installation would be returned to their pre-construction contours (p. 3)
to the extent practicable and the NCDOT rights-of-way and CP&L easements would be stabilized
and re-vegetated with native wetland species (p. 40, 68). No permanent impacts to jurisdictional
wetlands would result from project construction (p. 68). Areas for pipe storage and contractor
staging would be in uplands (p. 3).
The pipeline would cross 61 surface waters, including three man-made ponds (ER,p.18, 66).
Some"streams" are considered to be little more than ditches that have intercepted natural stream
flow (p. 22). The applicant is requesting to open-cut 28 intermittent and perennial channels (p.
42). The HDD technique would avoid impacts to 62,626 square feet (1.44 acres) of perennial
channel along 6001f of such channels, including major riverine areas of the Neuse River,
Bachelors Creek, Trent River, White Oak River, and the New River(Table 6-2, pp. 37-39).
Temporary, open-cut impacts associated with stream crossings would be 7,662 square feet (0.18
acre) (Table 6.2,p. 39). Construction moratoria would be implemented during certain periods to
protect finfish as requested by the National Marine Fisheries Service, North Carolina Division of
Marine Fisheries, and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission(p. 18). Turbidity and
sedimentation would be minimized by Best Management Practices and strict adherence to an
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan(p. 18; Attachment E).
Federally listed Species
The ER correctly identifies (Table 7-1, p. 46) the Federally listed species that have been reported
in the six counties of the project area. Since beach habitat would not be impacted, the four
species of sea turtles would be"in the water" of the project area and under the jurisdiction of the
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The Federally endangered shortnose sturgeon is also
under the jurisdiction of the NMFS and that agency will evaluate project impacts on these
species.
Based on information in Section 7 of the ER, the Service concurs that the project is not likely to
adversely affect the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), piping plover(Charadrius melodus),
red-cockaded woodpecker(Picoides borealis), red wolf(Canis rufus), eastern cougar(Fells
concolor cougar), and Tar spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana). The ER notes (p. 53) that
potential habitat for the manatee (Trichechus manatus) exists in the Neuse and Trent Rivers,but
that the use of HDD and the lack of dredging or blasting would preclude adverse impacts to this
species. However, the Service believes that some protective measures may be required for the
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fences are used in waters that: (1) are over three feet deep; and, (2)have an unobstructed
connection via continuous water depths of over three feet to estuarine waters.
The primary habitat requirements for the species are access to vascular aquatic plants, freshwater
source, and proximity to channel 1-2 meters deep (3.3 -6.6 feet). These mobile animals may not
inhabit a given area for extended periods, and manatees may move into a given project site where
the species has never been reported previously. Impacts to manatees cannot be based on negative
visual surveys for the presence of the species in the project area,but must be based on the
presence of suitable habitat accessible to the species which migrates along the coast during the
warmer months of the year.
Manatees could be affected by either open-cut work through stream channels or entanglement in
erosion control and siltation fences placed in water deeper than three feet. Some stream channels
would be crossed by the open cut method (p. 42). The Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
states (Attachment E, p. 11) that silt fencing would have extensive application along the pipeline
trench, at work areas, and at valve and meter sites. If siltation barriers must be placed in water
greater than three feet deep, these barriers should be: (1)made of material in which manatees
cannot become entangled; (2) secured in a manner that they cannot break free and entangle
manatees; and (3)regularly monitored to ensure that manatees have not become entangled. The
Service has summarized protective measures for manatee for work in areas of potential manatee
habitat. A copy of these precautions, revised in June 2002, is enclosed. If the attached
precautions are included in project plans, the Service would concur with a no effect
determination. The applicant currently proposes to have a contractor inspect silt screens daily(p.
44). These inspections should include surveys for entangled manatees during the June through
October period. Waterways to be crossed by open-cut construction and accessible by manatees
may be limited, or nonexistent. However, if such areas do exist, manatee precautions can be
avoided by working in these areas during the seven months from November 1 through May 31.
A long, linear project such as the proposed gas pipeline has a greater potential to impact
Federally listed plants. The Service concurs that beach habitat of the seabeach amaranth
(Amaranthus pumilus) does not occur in the project area and this species would not be affected.
The ER provides (p. 47)the survey methodology used in determining potential impacts on four
listed plants that could occur in the project area. The development of a geographic information
system (GIS) model based on soil type, aerial photography, wetland mapping, and topography is
a valid first step in assessing project impacts on protected plants. Inspection of rights-of-way for
suitable habitat and actual plant surveys for this pipeline project would be relatively easy since
the impact zone is only 20 feet wide and primarily cleared roadsides or maintained rights-of-way.
The ER concludes that the project would have"no effect" on these four plant species. The
precise bases for these determinations varied slightly among the species.
The GIS model for Cooley's meadowrue (Thalictrum cooleyi)was based on soil types likely to
support the species and areas of potentially suitable habitat were identified. The ER states (p. 55)
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exists in those areas identified by the GIS survey model. The biological conclusion for this
species requires more information. Specifically, it would be useful to know what criteria were
used to determine why identified habitat was discounted as unsuitable. If areas of potential
habitat were surveyed for the plant, survey results should be provided.
The Service recognizes that the golden sedge (Carex lutea) is very rare and has very limited
range. The ER states (p. 55) systematic surveys were made in all areas identified as "potential
habitat,"but no "suitable habitat"was found. As with Cooley's meadowrue, the Service believes
that a conclusion of"no effect" should be supported by a specific discussion of the habitat
conditions that preclude this sedge and/or a statement that the plant was not found during field
surveys.
The discussion of the"no effect"determination for the rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia
asperulaefolia) appears thorough and satisfactory. The GIS model for this species was based on
identifying areas of hydric soil with an organic component. Systematic surveys were conducted
by pedestrian transects that covered the width of the corridor. The ER states (p. 56)that no
rough-leaved loosestrife were found in areas of potential habitat. The Service concurs that the
project is not likely to adversely affect this species.
The discussion of the"no effect"determination for the sensitive joint-vetch(Aeschynomene
virginica) also appear thorough and adequate to support the conclusion. This species, with
known occurrences in Beaufort and Craven Counties, occurs in sparsely vegetated marshes under
tidal influence. For this species areas of potential habitat were systematically surveyed(p. 57)
and no sensitive joint-vetch was found (p. 58). Based on this information the Service concurs
that the project is not likely to adversely affect this species.
The ER states (p. 61) that the Service requested documentation on the occurrence of two plants
listed as Federal Species of Concern(FSC), Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) and spring-
flowering goldenrod (Solidago verna). The project consultant, Environmental Services, Inc.,
conducted surveys for these species in conjunction with habitat evaluations and systematic
surveys for listed plant species. Neither species was observed during field surveys. The Service
appreciates this effort by the applicant and its consultant.
Summary and Recommendations
The ER provides (pp. 66-69) a summary of the efforts to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to
wetlands, streams, and aquatic habitats. If these measures are fully implemented, the Service
believes that the project would comply with the 404(b)1 guidelines. At this time the Service
finds that fulfillment of section 7 requires additional information on two listed plant species and
a commitment for precautions to protect the manatee if any waterways accessible to this species
would be impacted by open-cut construction or placement of erosion and sediment control
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The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this PN. Please advise us of any action
taken by the Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers. If you have questions regarding these
comments,please contact Howard Hall at 919-856-4520 (Ext. 27) or by e-mail at
howard hall&fws.gov for wetland and manatee issues or, Dale Suiter(Ext. 18) or by email at
DaleSuiter2fws.gov for section 7 issues regarding listed plants.
Sincerely,
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of Garland B. Pardue, Ph.D.
Ecological Services Supervisor
Attachment
cc:
Kathy Matthews,US EPA, Athens, GA
Ron Sechler,National Marine Fisheries Service, Beaufort,NC
Doug Huggett,NC Division of Coastal Management, Raleigh,NC
David McHenry,NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Washington,NC
John Dorney,NC Division of Water Quality, Raleigh,NC
Jeff Harbour, Environmental Services, Inc, Raleigh,NC

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
Memorandum
TO: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator
FROM: Ed Lynch, District Planner
RE: MAJOR CAMA PERMIT CONSISTENCY REVIEW
Applicant: Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas
Beaufort County
DATE: March 17, 2003
This project is subject to the Land Use Plan of Beaufort County (1997). The Land Use Classification for this
project area is Conservation (Areas of Environmental Concern) in the Beaufort County Land Use Plan.
PROJECT SUMMARY
This proposed project involves the construction of fiber-optic line and a natural gas transmission and
distribution system consisting of 94 miles total miles mostly within existing NCDOT right-of-way and CP&L
right-of-way. All wetland crossing are 404-bottomland hardwood under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of
Engineers and the division of Water Quality. Areas of Environmental Concern impacted by the project
include Public Trust Areas, Coastal Shoreline, and Estuarine Waters.
APPLICABLE POLICIES
Beaufort County 1997 CAMA Land Use Plan
Policies
• Residential, Commercial, and Industrial development which meets 15A NCAC 7H use standards will
be allowed in estuarine shoreline, estuarine waters, and public trust areas. IN all other areas,
development will be allowed that is consistent with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
(page IV-16)
• The county, in conjunction with its incorporated jurisdictions, is committed to providing appropriate
levels of public service, facilities and infrastructure. (page IV-20)
PLAN CONSISTENCY
It is my interpretation that the proposed project appears to be consistent with the 1997 Beaufort County
Land Use Plan, provided that all work is constructed in accordance with applicable local, state and federal
rules and requirements.
CC: Terry Moore
Tracey Wheeler
Charles Jones
Kathy Vinson
Jeremy Smith, Beaufort County Planner

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
_ Washington Regulatory Field Office
P.O.Box 1000
Washington,North Carolina 27889 1000
IN REPLY REFER TO
January 16, 2003
Regulatory Division
2003
Action ID No. 200310253
Mr. John Dorney
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Please reference the application of Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas (ENCNG) and the
Albemarle-Pamlico Economic Development Corporation (APEC),to temporarily impact
approximately 22.7 acres of wetlands and approximately 540 linear feet of stream channels
to facilitate the installation of 94.5 miles of natural gas transmission line and fiber optic cable
conduit, including lateral lines to Trenton and Bayboro, within the Tar-Pamlico,Neuse and
White Oak river basins, in North Carolina. Mr. Jeff Harbour, Environmental Services Inc.,
524 New Hope Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610, is acting as agent for ENCNG and
APEC in the processing of this application.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined
that a water quality certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of the
same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification
has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days after receipt
of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore,if you have
not acted on the request, or asked for an extension of time,by March 16, 2003'. the
District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.

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Thank you for your time and cooperation. Questions or comments may be addressed
to Mr. Scott Jones of the Washington Regulatory Field Office, telephone [phone],
extension 27.
Sincerely,
David M. Lekson, P.W.S.
Chief, Washington Regulatory Field Office
Copies Furnished:
Mr. oug Huggett
D' ision of Coastal Management
/(orth Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638

WATF9 p Michael F.Easley,Governor
�O G William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
vj North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
=1 Alan W.Klimek, P.E.,Director
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY DECEIVED
April 24, 2002
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NC Natural Gas Corporation D OF00AM T
Attn: Mr. Donald K. Davis
PO Box 1551-PEB
Raleigh, NC 27602
Subject: Stormwater Project SW7030305
Eastern NC Natural Gas
CAMA Application for
Phase 3A
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Davis:
This office received a copy of your CAMA application on March 10, 2003.
Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that the project, as
proposed, consists of activities that will not pose surface water quality threats
from stormwater runoff. The Director has determined that projects that are
reviewed and approved by the Division as not posing water quality threats from
stormwater runoff should not be subject to the stormwater management permitting
requirements of 15A NCAC 2H. 1000. For this reason, we are informing you by way
of this letter that your project will not require a stormwater management permit.
Please keep in mind that this determination does not affect your legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any
other Federal, State or Local Government. In addition, any future modifications
to the project will require additional review from this office to assure that
stormwater impacts are not an issue.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this
matter, please contact Mr. Bill Moore at (252) 946-6481, extension 264.
Sincerely,
Jim ulligan�
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: /Doug Huggett, DCM - Raleigh, NC
Washington Regional Office
Central Files
943 Washington Square Mall Washington,N.C.27889 Telephone[phone] FAX[phone]

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
3 March 2003
Sun Journal
Legal Advertisement Section
P.O. Box 1149
New Bern,NC 28563
Re: Public Notice—Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas
Dear Sir:
Please publish the attached Notice in the 4 March 2003, issue of the Sun Journal.
The State Office of Budget and Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior
to payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the affidavit, an original copy of the
published notice, and an original invoice to Jaye Poole, NC Division of Coastal
Management, 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638, Telephone
[phone].
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact
me at our Morehead City office [phone].
Sincerely,
Tracey L. Wheeler
Coastal Management Representative
Enclosure
cc: Doug Huggett
Ted Tyndall, District Manager
151-B Hwy. 24, Hestron Plaza II, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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NOTICE OF FILING
OF APPLICATION FOR
CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources hereby gives notice as required
by NCGS 113A-119(b) that application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental
Concern as designated by CAMA was received on 27 February 2003. According to said
application, Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas is proposing to install a 94.5 mile long natural
gas pipeline and fiber optic line in Craven, Pitt, Beaufort, Pamlico, Jones, and Onslow Counties,
in Eastern North Carolina. A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at the
office of Tracey Wheeler, NC Division of Coastal Management, 151-B Hwy. 24, Hestron Plaza
II, Morehead City, NC, Telephone [phone] during normal business hours.
Comments mailed to Donna Moffitt, Director, NC Division of Coastal Management,
1638Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1638 prior to 24 March 2003 will be considered
in making the permit decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time
of permit decision. Project modifications may occur based on further review and comments by
the public and state and federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be
provided upon written request.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
3 March 2003
Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas
c/o Mr. John Lepper
410 South Wilmington Street
PEB 18
Raleigh, NC 27602
Dear Mr. Lepper,
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges the receipt of the application
you submitted on behalf of Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas for State approval for major
development on their property located in Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico and Onslow counties in
Eastern North Carolina. The complete application was received on 27 February 2003, and
appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a permit
decision is 13 May 2003. An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when such time
is necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial
deadline stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those
circumstances, this letter will serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an
additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day.
NCGS I I3A-1199b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the
proposed development. Enclosed, you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must
be posted at some point along the proposed pipeline alignment. You should post this notice at a
conspicuous point where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be:
nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way along the
alignment. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application.
An on-site inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be
notified. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me in writing if you wish to
receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Sincerely,
Tracey L. Wheeler
Coastal Management Representative
Enclosure
Cc: Doug Huggett
M. Ted Tyndall, District Manager, DCM
Jeff Harbour, Environmental Services
151-B Hwy. 24, Hestron Plaza II, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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