19970156 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19970225

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
North Carolina State University
P.O. Box 7201
Raleigh, NC 27695
Dear Sirs:
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March 17, 1997
Tyrrell County
WQC 401 Project #970156
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to dredge and fill 1,635 square feet of
wetlands or waters for the purpose of constructing a 4-H Environmental Education Center at SR 1200 at Bull
Bay, as you described in your application dated 25 February 1997. After reviewing your application, we have
decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3112.
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 and you may be required to send us a new application. 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) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification. 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,
Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire
when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
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 which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
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 John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
John Parker, DCM
Duane Kudson
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1. APPLICANT'S NAME: 4-H Environmental Education Conference r
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Tyrrell County off SR 1200 at B j11 ?ER Sound
near Columbia, North Carolina
Photo Index - 1995: 132-1403; K-6,7,8 1989: N/A 1984: 101-946; Q-9,P-10 1979: 109-
1630; I-5,J-4
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,782,000 Y: 806,150
Columbia West Quad. (upper left corner)
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 1/9197. 7/1/96
Was Applicant Present-- NO :`. YES=
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 02/06/97
Office. - Washington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Tyrrell County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation(water, wetlands), Rural/Limited Transitional(land)
(B) AEC(s) Involved: ES,EW,PTA
(C) Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - Subsurface low pressure distribution for secondary treated
wastewater
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - N/A
Planned - 20 residential; 10 recreational; 6 education, conference, etc.
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: ± 10 feet
Source - Applicant
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED 03-HER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands ±47,520 ft2
404 delineated shaded/boardwalk
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands ±60 ft2 ±1,575 ft2 ±3,132 ft2
Sound bottom boat ramp riprap shaded/piers
(C) Other High ground ±553,212 ft2
(D) Total Area Disturbed: ± 12.7 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: NO
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct an Environmental Education Center on an
±227 acre site including 20 multi-unit lodges, numerous service buildings, activity areas, a wetland
boardwalk with creek access, a pier and boat ramp into Albemarle Sound, and riprap ±500 ft of shore.
4-H Environmental Education Conference Center
Tyrrell County
Project setting
The project site is located off SR 1200 at Bull Bay on the Albemarle Sound near Columbia
in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. The proposed site is approximately 227 acres with
approximately half delineated as 404 wetlands by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE).
The property is bordered on the west side by Bunton Creek and the adjoining property is wooded
wetlands. The north side of the site is bordered by Albemarle Sound. The east side of the project
site is bordered by a bulkheaded developed lot.
The majority of the area adjacent Bunton Creek and Albema4e Sound has been delineated
as 404 wooded wetland by the USACOE with the exception of ±575' at the east end of the project
site which has an average elevation of ±5' above the normal water level. This upland section is
vegetated with mixed grasses, vines, shrubs, and mixed hardwoods. Moving south or landward
from this upland section is a large area of pines which gives way to agricultural fields.
Albemarle Sound is classified as SB by the Environmental Management Commission. This
area of Albemarle Sound is not open to shell fishing. The applicant has submitted a FONSI to the
State Clearinghouse and the project has been found to be in compliance with the NCNEPA as per
Chyrs Baggett's 12 November 1996 correspondence (attached in the application).
Project description
North Carolina State University proposes to develop the site and create a 4-H
Environmental Education Center. The upland portion of the project site which includes the pine
forest and the existing agriculture fields will be the site of the majority of the building facilities
associated with the center. Twenty multi-unit lodges are proposed along with a director's
residence, staff lodge, conference building, dining hall, infirmary, administration building,
maintenance building, recreational building, environmental learning center, group reception
building, boat repair building, two wet labs, and two multi-purpose buildings. Additional
development on the high ground portion of the site includes; an amphitheater, agricultural activity
area, rope course, primitive camping area, volleyball/basketball area, climbing tower, shelter,
tennis court, gazebo, and two swimming pools with pool houses.
A ± 1.2 mile boardwalk (7.5' wide) will be constructed in the 404 wooded wetland and
will have 6 teaching stations constructed at right angles to the main boardwalk. Approximately
2.8 miles of paved roads ( ±20' wide) will be constructed along with ±3.9 miles of paved
walking trails ( ±7' wide). ,
The applicant proposes to place ±525' of riprap along the shoreline to protect the high
ground portion of the project site from further erosion. The riprap will project below the normal
water level an average of 3' with a maximum of 5'. A 15' wide by 4' long boat ramp will be
constructed in the riprap area on Albemarle Sound. A 10' wide by 150' long pier is proposed to
be constructed into Albemarle Sound. A 28' long by 34' wide T-head is proposed at the end of
the pier. The 952 ft2 T-head will include two step down levels to access the water for swimming,
4-H Environmental Education Conference
Tyrrell County
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canoe launching and provide ample space for to
by 60' long pier is proposed in Bunton Creek
20' T-head is proposed on the end of the pier.
a canoe storage area over the 404 wooded wet]
boardwalk access to the Bunton Creek pier.
.ing applications on the upper level. An 8' wide
cessed off of the wetland boardwalk. A 10' by
15.5' wide by 18' long platform is proposed as
i and will be constructed as part of the wetland
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Anticipated impacts
The project as proposed will result in fi
the placement of the riprap. Approximately
installation of the boat ramp. The construct:
±3,132 ft2 of sound and creek bottom. The cc
the shading of ±47,520 ft2 of 404 delineated
uplands will be disturbed. The project will re
and construction activities.
g of ±1,575 ft2 of sound bottom as a result of
ft2 of sound bottom will be excavated for the
of the two piers will result in the shading of
-uction of the wetland boardwalk will'result in
*ded wetland. Approximately 553,212 ft2 of
t in localized turbidity as a result of the filling
David W. Moye - 10 February 1997
Form DCM-NP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
Columbia
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name North Carolina State University
Address P.O. Box 7201
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27695 Day Phone [phone]
Fax (919) -515-5121
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Duane Knudson
Address P.O. Box 8007
City Raleigh State TAT(-
Zip 27695 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
c. Project name (if any) 4-H Environmental
Education Conference Center
NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
c. Street address or secondary road number
52 1200 Albemarle Sound
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Bull Bay (Albemarle Sound)
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
See Attachment A
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? New
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? Public
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more space is needed, please attach
additional pages. See Attachment -A
a. County Tyrrell

Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract
227.2 acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
INyL, 7 feet
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
n.
Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent,, "wash
down" and residential discharges.) S tarmwater
runoff. No proposed point sourre
disc_barges. -
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Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract 0.
Conetoe, loamy fine sand; Tomotley
fine sandy loam
e. Vegetation on tract : Agricultural fields
mixed hardwoods: Pine-Hickory; swamp fore t.
f. Man-made features now on tract Remains (foundat
of farm dwellings; small cemetery plot.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the total land use plan.)
X Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
X Rural X Other
(limited transitional)
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
No zoning
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes No N/A
(Attach zoning compliance eertiificate, tf applicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? X Yes No
If yes, by whom? Environmental Services, I
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve 'a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes X No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes
Coastal (marsh) Other x
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? Yes
(Attach docununiation, if available)
ons -S. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
c • detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will.be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
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Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
• A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name See attached list
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
N/A
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas. '
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit. . ? _
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies,.-, with the State of North Carolina's 4-
approved Coastal ;Management Program. and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the a 7 `? day of .Jftr?i , 19 q I .
Print Name George Worsley
Signature
Lm:downe Authorized .!gent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
X DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
X DCM MP-3 Upland Development
X DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM W-6 Marina Development
NOTE. Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
Revised 03195

ATTATCHMENT A
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The North Carolina 4-H Development Fund, in conjunction with the State of North Carolina,
Tyrrell County, and North Carolina State University (NCSU) College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences, is proposing the construction of the 4-H Environmental Education Center (hereafter
referred to as the Center) on a 92 hectare (ha) site in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. The
Center will emphasize coastal environmental studies and be available throughout the year to
youths and adults. The Center will also provide outdoor educational programs for schools and _
will function as a youth summer camp facility.
PURPOSE AND NEED
The 4-H program is a youth development program begun in 1926 as part of the N.C.
Cooperative Extension Service. Primarily group-focused and family-oriented, the4-H is a
community-based and locally-determined program designed to assist youths and adults in
becoming competent, coping, and contributing members of a global society. Public demand
for environmental education is reaching unprecedented heights with increasing public interest
in coastal issues such as pollution of our sounds and bays, reduction of state fisheries, super-
farms, recreational development, and potential off-shore drilling. The N.C. Curriculum
Development Council has ranked environmental education as the top priority for extension
programming. The Center will provide a forum to address the water and soil quality issues that
will impact agri-business in this region of the state.
The purposes of this project are the establishment of: 1) a year-round 4-H center in the Coastal
Plain of North Carolina; 2) an environmental education center for youths and adults specializing
in freshwater, brackish water, estuarine, and coastal uplands studies; 3) youth education and
leadership development through summer camping opportunities; 4) university student and
professional conference center for aquaculture; 5) a regional center for youths-at-risk to
improve self-esteem and life skills; 6) a training center for professionals and volunteers working
in the field of youth development; and 7) a promotional tool for tourism and economic
development in the northeastern region of the state.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ,
The following facilities are proposed for the Center: 1 director's residence; 1 staff lodge; 1
conference building; 1 dining hall; 1 infirmary; 1 administration building; 1 maintenance
building; 1 recreation building; 1 environmental learning center; 1 amphitheater; 1 agricultural
activity area; 1 septic field; 1 ropes course; 1 primitive camping area; 1 volleyball/basketball
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area; 1 climbing tower; 1 shelter; 1 tennis court; 1 gazebo; 1 group reception building; 1 boat
house; 2 water access landings; 2 multi-purpose bu Idings; 2 swimming pools and pool houses;
2 wet labs; 7 parking areas; 8 group lodges; 12 ex cutive lodges; 2 kilometers (km) of wetland
boardwalks; 4.5 km of paved roads; 6.2 km of p ved walking trails; and 160 meters (m) of
riprap bulkhead.
BUILDING METHODS
Buildings and accessways will be positioned so
topography, and vegetation, recognizing the natur
a liability. Buildings are planned to be single stc
boardwalks will be wood decking approximately :
m above the normal water level. Paved roads wi
concrete, gravel, and asphalt. Paved walking trz
on upland fringe areas and positioned to reduce ii
The Bull Bay shoreline stabilization will be compc
as to be sympathetic with the landscape,
I features of the site as an asset rather than
y, wood 'or -masonry structures. Wetland
.4 m in width A'pilings approximately 0.5
be approximately 6 m wide, composed of
Is will be approximately 2 m wide, located
trusion into adjoining natural communities.
;ed of riprap, located immediately adjacent

to the shoreline, with extension into bay waters limited to a maximum of 1.5 m.
EROSION AND STORMWATER CONTROL
Appropriate erosion and sedimentation control
impacts during construction and to prevent pote
systems. Curbs and gutters are not proposed
areas. Erosion control measures include the use c
or flatter, and rapid re-seeding after disturbanc(
ha, a sedimentation and erosion control plan wl
Quality. This plan will emphasize the use of beE
long term erosion and sediment measures.
rocedures will be implemented to minimize
dial degradation of water quality in receiver
or roadways and will be limited in parking
f silt fences, grass swales with slopes of 3:1
. Because site disturbance will exceed 0.4
1 be submitted to the N.C. Division of Land
management practices in conjunction with
A state stormwater management plan has bey
emphasize the use of best management practic
sediment measures. The plan calls for util
construction of grassy swales. A minimum buff(
surface waters, and 9 m buffers will be kept be
point source discharges into receiving waters
impacts to area receiving waters as a result of
developed for the Center. This plan will
in conjunction with long term erosion and
ation of existing sheetflow patterns and
of 23 m will be kept between structures and
reen impervious surfaces and wetlands No
proposed. Developmental and operational
its project are expected to be minimal.
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Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-I. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Existing Project
Unath Width Deoth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
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1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards 1.5 cubic vards
b. Type of material to be excavated sand
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes No N/A
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 555 cubic
yards
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area N/A
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•2 ft.
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b. Dimensions of disposal area N/A
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes No
If yes, where? N/A
Excavation Limit below NWL

Form DCNI-NIP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No N/A
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes NO N/A
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead X Riprap
b. Length ± 500 feet
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
3 feet
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
5 feet
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
approximately 10 feet
(Source of information) 3/10/95 topographic map -
ground referenced with on-site features
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
rock (class 2)
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap approximately 5.6 cubic yards
(2) Bulkhead backfill
h. Type of fill material Graded Embankment
i. Source of fill material -Existing Embankment
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
Yes x_ No
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water N/A
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? +
Yes No
If yes,
_(11 -:Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill minor roadway
crossing of Section 404 wetland
area.
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Riprap in place prior
to backfillina or grading of embankment,
appropriate silt fence, or other erosion
control measures for road construction.
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
Backhoe, bulldozer for grading behind
- less bulkhead, motorgrader for road work.
c. Will wetlands be cr5ssed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
4-11 Environmental Education Conference
Center. Tvrrell.County
Applicant or Project Name
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Form DChi-NIP-3
UPLAND
DEVELOPMENT
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major h.
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or
structures proposed 20_ residential; 10 recreational;
6 administration, education, conference, etc.i,
b. Number of lots or parcels
c. Density (give the number of residential units and the
units per acre) 20 units; 11.4.units per acre
d. Size of area to be graded, filled or disturbed
including roads, ditches, etc. 12.7 acres
If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? Yes X No
If yes, date submitted
f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone,
asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces.
asphalt, concrete, and gravel (roans)
asphalt and concrete (walks)
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
MHW or NWL, or within 575 feet in the case of an
Outstanding Resource Water, to be covered by
impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, such as
pavement, buildings, rooftops, or to be used for
vehicular driveways or parking. less than 0. 5%
Projects that require a CAMA Major Development
Permit may also require a StormwaterCertification. _
Has a site development plan been submitted to the
Division of Environmental Management for review?
X Yes No
If yes, date submitted January 20, 1997
Describe proposed method of sewage disposal.
Subsurface low pressure distribution for
secondary treated wastewater
j. Have the facilities described in Item i. above
received state or local approval? No
(Attach anpropruue documentation)
k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to
waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent,
"wash down" and residential discharges).
stormwater runoff; no point-source discharge
Describe proposed drinking water supply source
(e.g. well, community, public system, etc.)
Public county water system
m. Will water be impounded?
If yes, how many acres? _
n. If the project is a oceanfront development, when
was the lot(s) platted and recorded? N/A
4-11 Environmental Education Conference
Center. Tvrrell Countv
Applicant or ject Name
Signat
Date
Yes X No
D ,...:....., A1-1
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Form DCM-MP4
STRUCTURES
Bull Bay Dock
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major e. Mooring buoys N/A
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all (1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to (2) Number
this proposed project. (3) Description of buoy
(Color,'' inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) - Commercial -Community X Private
(2) Number 1
(3) Length 150 feet (4) Width of water body
(4) Width 10 feet (5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond
(5) Finger Piers Yes No shoreline
(i) Number
(ii) Length f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.) N/A
(iii) Width (1) _ Commercial -Community - Private
(6) Platform(s) X Yes No (2) Number
(i) Number 1 (3) Length
(ii) Length 28 feet (4) Width
(iii) Width 34 feet
(7) Number of slips proposed N/A g. Other (Give complete description)
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian N/A
property lines 380 feet
(9) Width of water body Albermarle Sound
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL 36 inches
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) N/A
(1) Commercial Private 4-H Environmental Education
(2) Length Conference Center, Tyrrell County
(3) Width Applicant or Project Name
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) N/A
Sig.11
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(1) Number

7- 9
-7
(2) Length(s)
Date
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) N/A
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
Form DCM-MP4
STRUCTURES B,
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to
this proposed project.
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) _ Commercial -Community X Private
(2) Number 1
(3) Length 60 feet
(4) Width 8 feet
(5) Finger Piers Yes X No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) _x Yes No
(i) Number 1
(ii) Length 10 feet
(iii) Width 20 feet
(7) Number of slips proposed N/A
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines approximately 20 feet
(9) Width of water body approximately 400 feet
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL 24 inches
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) N/A
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) N/A
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) N/A'
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
e.
f.
g-

.nton Creek Pie r
Mooring buoys
(1) Co rcial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Descriptio of buoy
(Color, ins ription, size, anchor, etc.)

(4) Width of w ter body
(5) Distance uoy(s) to be placed beyond
shoreline
Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.) N
(1) _ Comm rcial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
Other (Give complete description)
N

4-H Environmen tal Education Conference
Center, Tyrrel County -
Applicant or Project ame ,?
Signature

Date
t._
N/A
/A
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO February 14, 1997
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199703886
RECEIVED
FES 2.0 1997.
ENV'RONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Please reference the application of the 4-H Environmental Education
Conference Center for Department of the Army (DA) authorization and a State
Water Quality Certification to place riprap material along the shoreline,
and develope an Environmental Education Center, including the construction
of a boatramp, boardwalk, and a pier, on property located off State Road 1200,
adjacent Bull Bay on the Albemarle Sound, near Columbia, in?Tyrrell_County,
North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a
valid request for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of
our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to
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.
According to our administrative regulations, 60 days is reasonable
for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked
for an extension of time, by April 14, 1997, the District Engineer will deem
that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Regulatory Field office, telephone [phone], extension 23.
Sincerely,
?Bland, P.W.S.
Regulatory Project Manager
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687