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Action Id. SAW-2009-01699 County: Randolph U.S.G.S. Quad: NGFAIR GRQY.�NR-WATERRESOURCES
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NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Owner: North Carolina Department of Transportation .
Project Development and Environmental Analysis (PDEA)
Address: 1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Size (acres) N/A
Nearest Waterway Little Uwharrie River
USGS H[JC 03040103
Nearest Town Fuller Mill
River Basin Lower Yadkin
Coordinates Latitude:35.7582
Longitude: -80.0164
Location description: The proiect site is located within an approximate 5- acre corridor, alon� Fuller Mill Road
(SR1404), north of U.S. Hi�hwav 64 West, in Fuller Mill, south of Thomasville, in Randolph Countv, North Carolina.
TIP: B-5128
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary �Determination
_ Based on preliminary information, there may be waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described project area
. We strongly suggest you have,this property inspected to determine the extent of Department of the Army (DA)
jurisdiction. To be considered final, a jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps. This preliminary
determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33
CFR Part 331). If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district
for further instruction. Also, you may provide new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the
JD.
B. Approved Determination
_ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements
of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law
or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of '
this notification. ,
X There are waters of the U.S. on the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of Section 404
of the Clean Wafer Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,
this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this hotification.
We strongly suggest you have the waters of the U.S. including wetlands on your project area delineated. Due to the
size of your property and/or our present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a
timely manner. For a more timely delineation, you may wish to obtain a consultant. To be considered final, any
delineation must be verified by the Corps.
X The waters of the U.S.s on your project area have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by the
Corps. We strongly suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed
and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA
jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be
relied upon for a period not to exceed five years. �
The waters ofthe U.S. including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat
signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our published •
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
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_ There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described project area which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our
•published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
' notification. " .
_ The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City, NC, at (252) 808-2808 to
determine their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). If you have any questions regarding this
determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact Sarah Hair at 910-251-4049 or
Sa rah.E.Hair(�a,usace.army.mil.
C. Basis FOr Determination: This site contains features which exhibit indicators of an Ordinary High Water Mark
(OHWM). Waters onsite are unnamed tributaries to the Little Uwharrie River, which ultimately flow to the Pee Dee
River (TNW, and a section 10 water at the Blewett falls Dam on the Anson/Richmond County line).
D. Remarks:
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the
particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation
provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation
in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
F'. E�ppealS InfOPmaiiOn (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in
B. above)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this
determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you will find a
Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this
determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Jason Steele, Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
In order far an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for
appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP.
Should you decide.to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by October 25, 2015.
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence.** Cf Digicallysignedby
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Corps Regulatory Official: Liz Hair A 1 nS4F,A�S 1r2 o�-DpR�SAFAH!FA1 S4fi9iS12
� Date:2015.08.2615:1332-04'00'
Date: Au�ust 26, 2015 Expiration Date: Au�ust 26, 2020
,The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at
http://re�ulatorv. usacesurvey.com/.
Copy furnished:
Property Owners:
Lawrence Sellers (Trustees, Jessie)
683Kimberly Drive
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205
Gene Michael Pittman
217 S Westwood Avenue
Thomasville, North Carolina 27360
Robert W. and Nancy A. Zimmerman
4853 pike Street
Archdale, North Carolina 27263
Gary L and Carin L Hiott
265 Fuller Mill Road
Trinity, North Carolina 27370
Billy Ralph Younts
Billy and Virginia lrrevocable Trust
146 Fuller Mill Road
Trinity, North Carolina 27370
Applicant: NC DOT, PDEA
Attached is:
File Number: SAW-2009-01699 � Date: Au�ust 26, 2015
INITIAL�PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of pernussi
PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission)
PERMIT DENIAL
APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
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A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
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ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and retum it to the district engineer far final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the pernut in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request
that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district
engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will
forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your
objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your
objections, or (c) not modify the permit having determined.that the permit should be issued as previously written. After
evaluating your objections, the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in
Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard ar LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein,
you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of
this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days
of the date of this notice. �
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD ar provide new
information.
•� ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers
Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section 11 of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the
preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed),
by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the
Corps to reevaluate the JD.
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:SECT�ION I:I - REQUEST`FOR._APPEAL or QBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED`PERMIT _
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an inifial
proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the
record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to
clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record.
However, you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative
record.
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P01NT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS,OR°INFQRMATION:.' ,^ r '
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
appeal process you may contact: also contact: �
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Mr. Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
Attn: Sarah Hair CESAD-PDO '
69 Darlington Avenue U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: (404) 562-5137
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to articipate in all site investigations.
' Date: Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
For appeals on lnitial Proffered Permits send this form to:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Sarah Hair, 69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Jason Steele,
Administrative Appeal Officer, CESAD-PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: (404) 562-5137