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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 12, 1998
Martin County
WQC 401 Project # 980048
COE # 199810490
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Weyerhauser Co.
Pulp and Paper Division
PO Box 787
Plymouth NC 27962
Dear Sirs:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 0.39 acres of wetlands
or waters for the purpose of stabilizing a shoreline, as you described in your application dated February 17, 1998. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number
3112. 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.
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 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.
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.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Feld Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
John Parker
Gary Mitchell; Mitchell and Associates
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Division of Water Quality - Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone]
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From: Jim Mulligan, Regional. Supervisor
5ttbject: LAMA N4ajor permit Application Review Comments
Southern Shores Civic ,Association, Inc.
Darc County
The above subject project has been reviewed by this office, There is no fill proposed by the applicant
in. waters or wetlands therefore there is no Section 401 required. Review Of this pXOjcct for a
deterrna)ation of whether water quality standards'will be violated has been made and a detennination
taa that there should be no ?:ialation of the. State water quality standards of the project is
coEi Oed ad proposed. This office 'has no objections to the issuance of the CAMA Major Permit,
If you have any questions or comments, please call this office at [phone]. Thank you,
co Deborah Sawyer
John I7orney
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
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APPLICANT'S NAME: Weyerhaeuser Company Pulp and Paper Division
LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Martin County adjacent SR 1583 on the Roanoke River near
Plymouth, North Carolina
Photo Index - 1995: 137-1440; F-21 TO P-14 1989: 1-66-14; S-12 TO X-7 and 1-67-2; P75 TO V-1
1984: N/A
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,660,000 Y: 776,400
Plymouth West Quad. (upper right corner)
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4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 10/23/97 10/15/97
Was Applicant Present - NO YES
5/21/97
YES
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 1/14/98
Office - Washington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Town of Plymouth
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation(water, wetlands), Developed(land)
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA, EW
® Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Industrial system
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Industrial site with numerous buildings
Planned - Rock riprap and sheet pile bulkhead
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: ±2 feet
Source - Applicant
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands ±588 ft2
404 delineated
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands ±16,501.25 ft2
River bottom
© Other High ground ±2,980 ft2
riprap
(D) Total Area Disturbed: ±0.46 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: NO
(F) Water Classification: C sw Open: NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a bulkhead ±857.25' long, and riprap an
additional ±3,039' of shoreline on the Roanoke River.
Weyerhaeuser Company
Martin County
Page Two
Anticipated impacts
The project as proposed will result in filling of f 16,501.25 ft2 of river bottom as a result
of the placement of the riprap and the construction of the bulkhead. Approximately 588 ft2 of 404
wetlands will be filled as a result of the installation of the bulkhead. Approximately 2,980 ft2 of
uplands will be disturbed with the installation of the riprap landward of the 404 wetlands. The
project will result in localized turbidity as a result of the filling and construction activities.
David W. Moye - 15 January 1998
on the existing plan, has eroded at an accelerated rate. Only a very small
portion of this eroding shoreline will be reclaimed (see attached plan at
aforementioned stations).
The remaining approximate 3,039 feet of eroding shoreline is to be stabilized
with rock riprap material. Within the areas to be stabilized with rock riprap,
the proposed alignment varies due to the presence of freshwater wetlands and
existing non-conforming alignments and materials.
In areas which contain no freshwater wetlands, the alignment of the rock
riprap material will be located immediately adjacent the normal water
elevation contour. This will involve approximately 3,039 linear feet of the
proposed project area. There will not be any backfilling activity associated
with this section.
Within the areas of the project site which contain freshwater wetlands, the
proposed alignment was planned after carefully reviewing existing alignments
and the topography of the available high ground being protected by the
proposed riprap:
(I) Rock riprap material will be placed landward of freshwater wetlands for a
distance of approximately 596 linear feet. There will be no filling activity
associated with this section.
(2) Rock riprap material will be placed waterward of freshwater wetlands for a
distance of approximately 94 linear feet. In this section, landward placement
of riprap would accelerate erosion of the wetland area adjacent to the existing
bulkhead. The rock riprap material will be placed at the elevation of the
freshwater wetland and will not disrupt the exchange (flow and circulation) of
waters of the Roanoke River and the freshwater wetland. There will be no
wetland filling activity associated with this section. This section will be
enhanced through allowing the regeneration of native hydrophytic vegetation
with no mowing activity. Additionally, placement of the riprap material will
deter human encroachment into this area. The proposed riprap alignments are
depicted on the project plans and provide a specific location of the freshwater
wetland areas. An existing 4.5' chainlinlc fence adjacent the existing bridge, as
indicated on the plat, will not be altered.
In addition, the discharge pipes leading from the existing project site into the
river will be eliminated and the discharge permanently rerouted to previously
approved internal treatment facilities.
The plans also detail areas within the project boundaries which include non-
conforming materials and alignments. This proposal includes the removal of
unauthorized materials such as asphalt, concrete and various rubble debris,
, Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT near Plymouth
c. Street address or secondary road number
a. Landowner: _ NC S R 1583
Name Weyerhauser Co. Pulp & Paper Div d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? _X Yes No
Address Post Office Box 787
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
City Plymouth State N.C creek, sound, bay) Roanoke River
Zip 27962 Day Phone [phone]
Fax
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Mitchell & Associates, Inc.
Address 113 West 3rd Street
City Greenville State N. C.
Zip 27858 Day Phone( 919) 752-4077
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.
Placement of rock riprap material
along an eroding shoreline and the
construction of a sheet pile
bulkhead.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? Both
Fax [phone]
c. Project name (if any) Roanoke River
Shoreline Stabilization Project
NOTE: Permit will be issued in nano of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Martin
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? commercial
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. Riprap and bulkhead
will be utilized to stabilize
an eroding shoreline.
Revised 03/95
Form DCNI-W-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
• 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.
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
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
Name Georai a Pacific
Address P.0 Box 591 Emporia, VA 28847
Phone
Name Erma Hough
Address 110 Longleaf Lane Plymouth,
Phone N.C. 27962
Name N.C. DOT attn: D.R. Connor
Address PO Box 850 FdPnton, NC 27932
Phone [phone]
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
G.P. 8994-B Feb 19, 1992
Permit No. 160-89 Major CAMA
• 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.
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 ? day of 1?>eC- , 19 Q-3-
Print Name
Signatu
LandownerUor Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
v DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bortom of each form.
Form DCM-M -2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands If yes,
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? (1) Amount of material to be placed in the
Yes x_ No water 13 7 5 ru . yrJ c _

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(2) Dimensions of fill area St 0+8 -3-1 +65
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water? 1270 scg ft. St 3+50-3+75: 478
Yes X No (3) Purpose of fill 4t 6+9n-k+7-). 1 7 sf
Stabilize structure and provic
adequate coverage for bulkheac
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
3 SHORELINE STABILIZATION (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
. Yes No
If yes,
a. Type of shoreline stabilization (1) Dimensions of fill area _ml/A
X Bulkhead Riprap
(2) Purpose of fill N/A
b. Length 857 1 i nPa
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
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5. GENERAL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months and erosion controlled? Stockpi led on high
21 +Z- ground. Slopes stabilized during
(source of/nforrnation) Onsite inspection dispersion - all applicable erosior.
control methods employed.
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
sheet pile b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below dredge)? All work in wetlands conducts
water level on mats. Trackhoe, trucks, small
(1) Riprap N/A dozer, crane and possibly offshore
(2) Bulkhead backfill 1 g:7 r, s»=XgG _ barge, based upon best pactices.
c. Will wetlands be cr; ssed in transporting equipment
h. Type of fill material clean earthen fill to project site? Yes _x No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts. N/A
i. Source of fill material upland borrow pit
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
_ X Yes No
Weverhauser Shoreline Stabilization
or Project Name
7 Appli t
7, A
tgnature
01 17,C>.7C. 0-7
Date
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2 RIPRAP SECTION
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
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 that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Ftaal
Ezistlag Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLA or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shore line
stabilization)

1. EXCAVATION
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a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards _ 1/A
b. Type of material to be excavated _ l /A
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 N/A
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area N/A
b. Dimensions of disposal area
N/A
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No N/A
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes No N/A
If yes, where? N/A
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REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 199810490
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
January 16, 1998
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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 27607
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Please reference the application of the Weyerhaeuser Company Pulp and Paper Division
for Department of the Army (DA) authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to
construct a bulkhead and place rock riprap material along an eroding shoreline, on property
located off State Road 1583, adjacent the Roanoke River, near Plymouth, in Martin 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.
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 19, 1998, the
District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
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Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington Regulatory
Field Office, Regulatory Division, telephone [phone], extension 23.
Sincerely,
F&'i WAA
Raleigh Bland, P.W.S.
Regulatory Project Manager
Copies Furnished:
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