20090414 Ver 1_Buffer Determination_20090427

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen N. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 27, 2009
DWQ Project # 2009-0414
Craven County
Page 1 of 2
Cliff Tyson
Weyerhaeuser Timberlands
1.785 Weyerhaeuser Rd.
New Beni,NC 28563
Subject Property: Weyerhaeuser Timberlands#414096
UT to Wolf Pit Branch,Neuse River Basin
On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC
2B .0233)
Dear Mr. Tyson:
On April 23, 2009, at your request, 1 conducted an on-site determination to review an unnamed tributary to
Wolf Pit Branch located on the subject property for applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B
.0233). The feature is labeled as "2009-0414" on the attached map initialed by me on April 23, 2009.
During my review I evaluated the feature using the DWQ Stream Classification Form and calculated the score
to be 1 I points. The form states that if the score is "greater than or equal to 19 points the stream is at least
intermittent" and is subject to the Neuse Buffer Rules. If the score is less than 19 points the stream is ephemeral
and is not subject to the Neuse Buffer Rules. I
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the surface water labeled as 112009-0414" on
the attached map is exempt and is not subject to the Neuse Buffer Rules. This feature and it's associated
buffers should be identified on any future plans for this property. The owner(or fixture owners) should notify
the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any future correspondences concerning this property.
This on-site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter.
Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority
that a surface water exists and that it is subject to the buffer rule may request a determination by the Director. A
1319 S.Glenburnie RrT Sli4e E.
New Bern;NC 28562 011C phone:[phone]\FAK 252-514-49031 Custo!ner Service.1-877-623-6748 No1IhCarolina
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request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Cyndi Karoly, DWQ,
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh,NC 27604-2260.
Individuals that dispute a determination by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that"exempts" a surface
water from the buffer rule may ask for an adjudicatoiy hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60-day statutory appeal time does not start until.
the affected party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of this decision. DWQ
recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to be certain that third party appeals are made
in a timely manner. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C.
27699-6714. This determination is final and binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60 days.
This letter only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity within the
buffers. Nor does this letter approve any activity within Waters of the United States or Waters of the State. If
you have any additional questions or require additional information please call Chris Pullinger at(252) 946-
6481.
Sincerely,
Maverick Raber
Enclosures: 1989 NRCS Soil Survey of Craven County,North Carolina. Sheet Number 15.
cc: DWQ 401 Oversight/Express Unit
CAMA, Morehead City
File Copy
DWQ Project # 2009-0414
1319 S GlenburniQ Rd,Suite E.
New•Eem,NC 23562 One 7
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