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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
October 19, 2009
Joseph W. Carriker
Duke Energy
PO Box 1006
Charlotte, NC 28201-1006
Subject: Activities Deemed Certified
Rocky Branch Boat Ramp
DWQ Project # 09-0984
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Macon County
LTN / Nantahala River (Aquone Lake) / 2-57-(22.5) / B; Tr
Dear Mr. Carriker:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) has completed the review of the 401 Water Quality Certification
application associated with the project listed above.
It has been determined that the subject project does not require written concurrence from the Division and is
deemed certified, if the conditions required by Water Quality Certification No. 3705 are followed (attached). In
addition, Duke Energy should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits
before proceeding with the project, including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and trout buffer
regulations.
This letter completes the review of your application by the Division under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
If you have any questions, please contact Chuck Cranford in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4664.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards
Regional Office Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office NCWRC - John Macemore (e-copy)
401 Permitting Unit - Central Office ARO File Copy
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