20240314 Ver 1_More Info Requested - DWR_20240604

Baker, Caroline D
From: Thomas, Zachary T
Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:02 PM
To: Farrell, John
Cc: Tillery, Julia A CIV (USA)
Subject: DWR# 20240314 - Repair NIH Dam Inlets and Outlets 111 TW Alexander Dr - Request
for Additional Information
Attachments: Discovery Lake PCN Exhibits.pdf, Discovery Lake Permit Set 9-26-23.pdf, printed
PCN.pdf
Hi John,
I have completed my review of the Repair NIH Dam Inlets and Outlets 111 TW Alexander Dr Protect Application (DWR#
20240314) and I need additional information to continue. Please provide a response to the below items within 30
days. Please be advised that this application will be considered incomplete and on hold until a response is received.
Buffer Impacts:
1. While shoreline stabilization buffer impacts fall under the table of uses as allowable, the most recently
submitted PCN has impact quantities listed as 0 square feet.
Please update the buffer impact table (Section 6b-6g) to reflect the buffer totals for Shoreline
Stabilization: XX SF temporary & XX SF permanent. Please also indicate for the type of
stabilization (wall vs riprap vs vegetation).
2. Your project also proposes the need for access through the buffer area to perform the necessary work
for stabilization. Typically, this activity can fit under temporary roads in the table of uses [15A NCAC 02B
.0267 (9)]. Please indicate the total square footage proposed for access disturbance.
■ For amounts below 2500 SF, it is considered exempt, and does not require authorization as part
of the letter.
■ For amounts greater than 2500 SF, it is considered allowable, and I will need to include these
impacts as part of the letter.
Wetland Impacts:
1. Permanent impact totals to wetlands are described in your PCN as 0.447 acres. You also indicate in
Section E2 that mitigation is required and will be completed via payment to the in -lieu fee program. I
am unable to find a Statement of Availability (SOA) in the provided documents. Please provide an SOA
for the 0.447 acres of wetland mitigation required by DWR.
NC Wildlife Comments:
1. Please be advised that I have reached out for comment from the NC WRC regarding the proposed plan
for Rotenone use and fish disposal. I will pass along any comments or concerns they may have once
received.
NEPA —Environmental Document:
1. Section G.I. of the submitted PCN indicates that the project is utilizing public finds or public land. It also
indicates that the project requires preparation of an environmental document and that the document
review has not been finalized by the State Clearing House.
■ Per the limitations outlined in 15A NCAC 01C .01071 " (a) If an environmental document is
required under NCEPA, DEQ shall not undertake an action until the environmental document for
that action is final" and "(b) If DEQ is considering a proposed action for which an environmental
document is to be or is being prepared under NCEPA, DEQ shall promptly notify the applicant
that DEQ cannot take final action until the environmental document is completed and available
for use as a decision -making tool. The notification shall be consistent with the statutory and

regulatory requirements of DEQ and may be in the form of a notification that the application is
incomplete".
Please provide an update on the status of the environmental document review.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Zach Thomas
Environmental Program Consultant, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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