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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
August 13, 2002
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
DWQ Project No. 02-0686
Franklin County
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RIDGE CO. LLC - attn: John Dean III
112 Stratford Drive
Louisburg, NC 27549
Subject Property: Ridge Haven Subdivision, NC39, Bunn, NC
Tar River [03-03-02, 28-(24.7), WS IV (Water Supply) NSW (Nutrient Sensitive)]
Dear Mr. Dean:
On August 13, 2002, Mr. Bob Zarzecki and Mr. Larry Eaton of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Wetlands/401 Unit met with your consultant, Mr. Ward Elis of EcoScience, Inc., on the property to review the
streams proposed to be impacted. As a result of this meeting it was determined that all of the streams are
"perennial' and support aquatic life at the proposed impact areas. DWQ staff observed flowing water, fish,
salamanders, clams and crayfish within the streams.
You have proposed to cross four streams with a total of 420 feet of stream impact under Nationwide Permit No.
14 and General Water Quality Certification No. 3375 (GC3375). The DWQ has determined that stream
mitigation will be required for these impacts because they exceed 150 feet as per Condition No. 7 of GC3375.
The 401 Certification approval will be conditioned such that a final compensatory stream mitigation plan must
• be approved in writing by this office before any of the impacts approved are conducted. The required amount
of stream mitigation for the current proposed plan if approved will be 420 feet. If stream mitigation is not an
option, then you may propose payment into the Wetlands Restoration Program to compensate for these
impacts. Please contact this office if you have any questions concerning this compensatory stream mitigation
condition.
Please be aware that we still require a response to our last letter dated July 24, 2002 before we can process your
application. Unless we receive the additional information requested below, we will have to move toward denial of
your Certification and Authorization Certificate as required by 15A NCAC 2B .0259(8) and 15A NCAC 2H .02500
and will place this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this additional information. Please provide the
following information so that we may continue to review your project. A meeting to discuss the subdivision plan
may be beneficial. Please contact Mr. Bob Zarzecki of this office at [phone] if you would like to schedule
such a meeting. We are requesting (by copy of this letter) that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) place
your project on administrative hold.
• Please provide additional information as to how Lots 11, 15 and 34-37 near Tobacco Lane can have
homes built on them without additional buffer impacts. Will Lot 129 require a driveway crossing? Are all
other lots buildable without requiring additional impacts to buffers, streams and/or wetlands?
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me and to Mr. Steve
Mitchell of the DWQ Raleigh Regional Office. If we do not hear from you in three weeks, we will assume that
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
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you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as withdrawn. This letter only
addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or protected buffers.
Please be aware any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ.
Please call Mr. Bob Zarzecki at [phone] if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Dor ,
rvisor, 401 Wetl ds Unit
cc:
Steve Mitchell, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
Todd Tugwell, USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
File Copy
Central Files
Ward Elis, EcoScience, 612 Wade Avenue, Nite 200, Raleigh, NC 27605
DWQ020686
August 13, 2002
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Subject: Re: Dean Property- Franklin County DWQ 02-0686
From: Bob Zarzecki <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2004 13:51:33 -0500
To: Ward Elis <[e-mail]>
Ward,
Below is the last email that I have for this project. Given the time that has passed since this project was
placed on hold, I recommend that you submit a new PCN and fee for this project regardless of the
proposed changes. Be sure to reference the 02-0686 DWQ project number and past correspondences.
Also, be sure to address all of the concerns described in the email below, past correspondences and
on-hold letter.
- Bob
Ward:
My notes and your letter dated October 15, 2002 state that you will provide a revised PCN that
addresses the following...
lot lcryouts for lots 11, 15, & 34 - 37 that show typical house ,footprints and buffers and a
statement that no buffer impacts will occur
includes inipacts for driveway crossings (where needed; lot 129)
adjusted lot lines to avoid all fitture impacts to buffers, streams andlor wetlands
As long cis these items (and stornrwater management l diffuse,flow and stream mitigation (if required))
are addressed 1 don't see the need to meet ...go ahead and send it in so that we can get your approved out
cis quick as possible... although, 1 can meet with you anytime on Thursday (316) or Friday (317) if you
need ton...
- Bob
Ward Elis wrote:
Bob, it appears that all issues related to this project have been resolved
by the owners and we would like to pursue the 401 certification again. Any
chance we might get together again to review what needs to be done. Sandy
Smith will probably be finishing the application. Thanks.
Ward
Ward Elis wrote:
Bob, it's been awhile, hope you are doing well and not to overworked already in 2004. 1 know it has been
awhile since this 401 application was submitted and you did the site visit but I would like to bring it back up and
hopefully get the permit. Any chance on getting together to refresh the needs/concerns regarding this site?
Also, going back to the permit application, if we only crossed WA3 and did not develop the remainder of the site
would we have to submit a new PCN regarding those changes. I have also moved over to Buck Engineering, I
am not sure who will finish the application, do any changes have to be made if the initial part was done by
Ecoscience. Thanks for any help.
Ward
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Subject: Re: Dean Property - Franklin County DWQ 02-0686
From: Bob Zarzecki <bob.zarzecki @ ncmail.net>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2003 10:03:10 -0500
To: Ward Elis <[e-mail]>
Ward:
My notes and your letter dated October 15, 2002 state that you will provide a revised PCN that addresses
the following...
lot layouts for lots 11, 15, & 34 - 37 that show typical house footprints and buffers and a statement
that no buffer impacts will occur
includes impacts for driveway crossings (where needed; lot 129)
adjusted lot lines to avoid all future impacts to buffers, streams and/or wetlands
As long as these items (and stormwater management / diffuse flow and stream mitigation (if required))
are addressed I don't see the need to meet ...go ahead and send it in so that we can get your approval out
as quick as possible... although, I can meet with you anytime on Thursday (3/6) or Friday (3/7) if you
need too...
- Bob
Ward Elis wrote:
Bob, it appears that all issues related to this project have been resolved
by the owners and we would like to pursue the 401 certification again. Any
chance we might get together again to review what needs to be done. Sandy
Smith will probably be finishing the application. Thanks.
Ward
I of 1 3/4/03 10:03 AM

N.C. Division of Water Quality
Attn: Bob Zarzecki
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
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October 15, 2002
Re: Reply to DWQ Request for Ridgehaven Residential Development in Franklin County NC.
DWQ # 02-0686 dated August 13th.
Dear Bob:
The purpose of this letter is to address questions brought up by DWQ in a letter received by RidgeCo
August 15`h and address questions brought up during a meeting on September 6`h between
representatives of RidgeCo and DWQ.
1) Buffer impacts to Lots 11, 15, and 34-37 near Tobacco Lane. Figure 8 is a depiction of where lot
lines are anticipated. Lot sizes and lot lines have not been finalized and can be adjusted to avoid
additional buffer impacts.
2) Lot 129. A driveway crossing is anticipated for this lot. Ridgeco anticipates an arched bottomless
culvert to be used for the crossing. No stream impacts are expected to occur.
3) Additional impacts to buffers, streams and/or wetlands. No additional impacts are anticipated to
any jurisdictional areas. Similar to (1), RidgeCo is willing to adjust lot lines to avoid additional
impacts.
From our meeting on September 6`h, RidgeCo is investigating options for stream crossings including
spanning all waterways with arched bottomless structures. Mitigation possibilities are also being
considered and RidgeCo anticipates contacting DWQ with such options.
Please call me if you have any questions or need further information. Thank you for your assistance
with this project. Further questions can be directed to either John Dean or myself.
Sincerely,
Ward E. Elis
3100 Anderson Dr
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]

Re: Dean Property - Franklin County
Subject: Re: Dean Property - Franklin County
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 16:35:57 -0400
From: Bob Zarzecki <[e-mail]>
Organization: Division of Water Quality; 401 Certification Unit
To: Ward Elis <[e-mail]>
Ward:
We still do not have a written response to our letter dated August 13th. This
on hold letter had a 3 week time frame to respond. However, we met on Sept. 6th
and discussed potential changes to the site plan and mitigation options. We
will need to close out the file if we don't receive something in writing.
Please send a written letter detailing how your client intends to proceed with
the project and when you intend to submit a response to our August 13th letter
and potential revisions to your original application. We'll put it in the file
and will hold off on withdrawing the project dependent on your client's plans.
- Bob
Ward Elis wrote:
> Bob,
> I am still waiting on John Dean and Jackson Dean to decide what they propose
> to do next regarding the property in Franklin County -- DWQ #02-0686. I
> believe they are still intersted in getting permitted but I am wondering if
> a timeline has been established by DWQ that they need to reply by. Any idea
> or what steps should be taken. Thanks.
> Ward
Bob Zarzecki
NC DENR/DWQ 401 Wetlands Certification Unit
919-733-9726
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N.C. Division of Water Quality
Attn: Bob Zarzecki
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
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Re: Confirmation of meeting scheduled with NCDWQ for Ridgehaven Residential Development
in Franklin County NC. DWQ # 02-0686
Dear Mr. Zarzecki:
The purpose of this letter is to confirm a meeting requested by the owners of RidgeCo development
on September 6' at 10:30 to address issues raised in a letter RidgeCo received dated August 13`h,
2002 from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Topics to be addressed during the meeting
include potential buffer impacts associated with Tobacco Lane, potential stream impacts associated
with a driveway crossing located on lot 129, mitigation possibilities, and any additional areas of
concern raised during a site visit on August 13'h, 2002. We look forward to the meeting and
appreciate your attention to this matter.
The contact address and phone number are as follows:
RidgeCo. LLC
112 Stratford Dr.
Louisburg, NC 27549
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Contact: Mr. John Dean Ill
Please call me if you have any questions or need fiirther information. Thank you for your assistance
with this project.
Yours truly,
John Dean III
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\O?O 9oG Michael F. Easley
Governor
r William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Y Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
August 13, 2002
DWQ Project No. 02-0686
Franklin County
Page 1 of 2
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
RIDGE CO. LLC - attn: John Dean IIIl
112 Stratford Drive
Louisburg, NC 27549 V
Subject Property: Ridge Haven Subdivision, NC39, unn, NC
Tar River [03-03-02, 28-(24.7), W IV (Water Supply) NSW (Nutrient Sensitive))
Dear Mr. Dean:
On August 13, 2002, Mr. Bob Zarzecki and Mr. arry Eaton of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Wetlands/401 Unit met with your consultant, r. Ward Elis of EcoScience, Inc., on the property to review the
streams proposed to be impacted. As a res t of this meeting it was determined that all of the streams are
"perennial' and support aquatic life at the oposed impact areas. DWQ staff observed flowing water, fish,
salamanders, clams and crayfish within t e streams.
You have proposed to cross four stre ms with a total of 420 feet of stream impact under Nationwide Permit No.
14 and General Water Quality Certif' on No. 3375 (GC3375). The DWQ has determined that stream
mitigation will be required /office mpacts because they exceed 150 feet as per Condition No. 7 of GC3375.
The 401 Certification appe conditioned such that a final compensatory stream mitigation plan must
be approved in writing by ice before any of the impacts approved are conducted. The required amount
of stream mitigation for throposed plan if approved will be 420 feet. If stream mitigation is not an
option, then you may propent into the Wetlands Restoration Program to compensate for these
impacts. Please contact tf you have any questions concerning this compensatory stream mitigation
condition.
Please be away that we still require a response to our last letter dated July 24, 2002 before we can
process your applicat1 n. Unless we receive the additional information requested below, we will have to move
toward denial ithfollowing Certification and Authorization Certificate as required by 15A NCAC 2B .0259(8) and 15A
NCAC 2H .02will place this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this additional information.
Please providinformation so that we may continue to review your project. A meeting to discuss
the subdivisioay be beneficial. Please contact Mr. Bob Zarzecki of this office at [phone] if you
would like such a meeting. We are requesting (by copy of this letter) that the U.S. Army Corps of
Engin s ( lace your project on administrative hold.
• I Ehr se gfovide dditional information as to how Lots 11, 15 and 34-37 near Tobacco Lane can haves
e?bullt on t m without additional buffer impacts. Will Lot 129 require a driveway crossing? Are all
lots build ble without requiring additional impacts to buffers, streams and/or wetlands?
Plea a respon ithin three weeks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me and to Mr. Steve
Mitche DWQ Raleigh Regional Office. If we do not hear from you in three weeks, we will assume that
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
July 24, 2002
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
DWO Project No. 02-0686
Franklin County
RIDGE CO. LLC - attn: John Dean III
112 Strafford Drive
Louisburg, NC 27549
Subject Property: Ridge Haven Subdivision, NC39, Bunn, NC
Tar River [03-03-02, 28-(24.7), WS IV (Water Supply) NSW (Nutrient Sensitive)]
Dear Mr. Dean:
On May 29, 2002, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received the additional information regarding your request to
impact wetlands, streams and protected riparian buffers to construct the proposed residential subdivision. The DWQ has
determined that the proposed project will require written authorization for impacts to streams and riparian buffers
protected under the Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0259) and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. In order to issue this
authorization the DWQ must ensure that your project meets the no practical alternatives determination required under
these rules. Insufficient evidence is present in our files to conclude that your proposed must be built as planned.
Therefore, unless we receive the additional information requested below, we will have to move toward denial of your
authorization certificate as required by 15A NCAC 2B.0259(8) and 15A NCAC 2H .02500 and will place this project on
hold as incomplete until we receive this additional information. Please provide the following information so that we may
continue to review your project.
1. Please provide additional information as to how you determined that the 420 feet of streams proposed to be
impacted in your request are "intermittent" streams and not "perennial" streams. If a field determination has not
yet been conducted by DWQ staff for the purpose of determining whether the stream are "intermittent" or
"perennial", then please call Mr. Dave Penrose or Mr. Larry Eaton of the Wetlands / 401 Unit to set up a site visit
to make this determination. You can reach them at [phone].
2. Please provide additional information as to how Lots 11, 15 and 34-37 near Tobacco Lane can have a home built
on them without additional buffer impacts. Will Lot 129 require a driveway crossing? Are all other lots buildable
without requiring additional impacts to buffers, streams and/or wetlands?
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me and to Mr. Steve
Mitchell of the DWQ Raleigh Regional Office. If we do not hear from you in three weeks, we will assume that you no
longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as withdrawn. This letter only addresses the application
review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or protected buffers. Please be aware any impacts
requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Mr. Bob Zarzecki at (919) 733-
9726 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
cc: Steve Mitchell, DWQ Raleigh Regional Offic
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1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
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Subject: Re: RRO staff reports
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2002 15:12:31 -0400
From: Bob Zarzecki <bob.zarzecki @ncmail.net>
Organization: Division of Water Quality; 401 Certification Unit
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Cyndi:
01-1527
I think that I had this out for the 5 mins. that you were looking for it. I
was on the phone with the applicant. I agree with Mitchell's comments and
will pull the file and put it in your box. with this email attached.
Summer Meadow sounds familiar but I don't have it.
Ridgehaven was in my pile from the last two weeks with recommendation to
issue with conditions. I'll write this one.
- Bob
Cyndi Karoly wrote:
> I have the following 3 staff reports from Steve Mitchell. Please advise
> if you have the file and/or r)eed these staff reports.
> 00-1440 Sumner Meadows, Durham County
> 01-1527 City of Wilson Wastewater System Improvements, ,,-.i.lson County
> 02-0636 Ridgehaven, Franklin County
> Thanks.
Bob Zarzecki
NC DENR/DWQ 401 Wetlands Certification Unit
919-733-9726
1 of 1 7/1/02 3:12 PN
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Steve Mitchell
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Ridgehaven
Project Number 02 0686
Recvd From APP
Received Date 5/3/02 Recvd By Region
Project Type road access
County Franklin
County2
Region Raleigh
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ME
14 Stream O Y O N 28-(24.7) wsv NSw 30,302. 0.09 420.00 ?-
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TPBR Buffers V Y O N r-??? 30,302. 0.48 F__
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet

Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y O N Did you request more info? Q Y Q N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y O N
Is Mitigation required? p Y O N Recommendation: Q Issue * Issue/fond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
Impact at crossing on page AB is not perpendicular. Impact for four crossinas has COE gone to
total over 150 yet?
Need stormwater data for control methodology at road crossings.
Lots 15, 31, and 37
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
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N.C. Division of Water Quality
401 [Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
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Re: Corrections to the Section 401 Permitting for Impacts Associated with Stream Crossings,
Wetland Impacts and Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rules at Ridgehaven Residential
Development in Franklin County NC. DWQ # 02-0686
To Whom It May Concern:
The purpose of this letter is to address three additions requested by DWQ and a correction to a permit
application submitted and returned to RidgeCo LLC on May 9`', 2002 requesting a Nationwide Permit
(NWP) 14 (Linear Transportation Crossings) for a new residential development located in Franklin County
NC named Ridgehaven.
Please find the following items attached to this letter:
• Figure 9,9A, 9B and 9C - plan view of Tar-Pamlico riparian buffer locating all streams onsite and
areas of impacts to the buffer. No ponds exist within the site,
• Addressing, XI Stormwater - request for a stormwater site plan for the proposed residential
community,
• Correction to XII Sewage Disposal - water to the site is provided by Franklin County and septic
tanks will be used by individual lots to dispose of generated waste, and
• Seven (7) copies of a signed and dated page 11, applicants signature.
As stated with the previous submitted application proposed impacts at this development site include
crossing four separate streams (total of 420 linear feet) and four separate wetlands (total of 0.085 acre)
1) fill in 106 linear feet of an intermittent stream that is part of an unmatned tributary to the Tar
River (Figure 5 - #3 WA), incorrectly labeled as Figure 5 - #1WA in previous cover letter.
2) fill in 98 linear feet of an intermittent stream that is part of an unmarred tributary to the Tar River
(Figure 5 - #2 AA),
3) fill in 90linear feet of an intermittent stream that is part of an unnamed tributary to the Tar River
(Figure 5 - #1 WH), incorrectly labeled as Figure 5 -#3WA in previous cover letter.
4) fill in 126 linear feet of an intermittent stream that is part of an unnamed tributary to the Tar
River (Figure 5 - #4 WL), and
5) fill of approxunatley 0.085 acre of wetland associated with road crossing WA (Figure 5).
The property continues to be under development by a Louisburg-based company called RidgeCo LLC.
The pennittee should be listed as RidgeCo LLC. The contact address and phone number areas follows:
RidgeCo. LLC
112 Stratford Dr.
Louisburg, NC 27549
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Contact: Mr. John Dean III
Please call me if you have any questions or need further inntonnation. Thank you for your assistance with
this project.
Yours truly,
RIDGECO LLC
olnn Dean III
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Ridge Company, LLC
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112 `°str-ttfor3 Drive
Louisburg, NC 27,549
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Or! Aphl '), 2002 the Division of ;Writes Quali#y (t)WQ) ,was noTified by receipt of your
apOicatinn regarding your plan to fill wetlands for thc pUrpcse of re'Fidentrai/community access mad in
Franklin County, Approval from l; WQ is r quired to ;listurb these areas, Please provide 7 copies of the
foIlc,, w,e, information and refer to the DLL Q # listed .trove in your redly, In particular as described in
l5A t`h. AC'. •'H .0502'', we will require.. you to locate ail streams and ponds on the property. Please show
these on Maps of suitable "Cole (for Instance 1 " =! I(x. t,xr) so we can begin to determine your projects'
corahancr Nittt 15A N CAC 2H -0500.
E'()t DWO to further 1.4r )",ss yoar applicivion page I1 must be signed and dated.
Please provide stornzWVOI, site plan f(W the Proposed residential communities.
k?Ict?,tizA tetcphot-t me at 919-133-1786 if you have any questions or would require copies of our
rules (z~ [1170 cedur•al inatrriais. This project will retrioin on hold as incomplete in accordance with .15A
NCAC 2H .0505(c). Thr pra;essing time for this application will begin when this information is
received. if -vve do rot h.-ar frrr.i you by writing within three raj weeks we will assume You no lerrger
want to artlrsu;y the protect and will consider it withrJ.vzyn-
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1?/ater Quality Certification Program
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Ralt,Jgh Cr,,pF of Engineers
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XI.
XII.
Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus
MAY 2 9 2001
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UAIIrySE
total acre 0
,site.
surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Total acreage on-site: 126.53; Total acreage road before construction: 0, upon project
completion: 1.98; Total acreage from modular units prior to construction 0, upon project
completion: 5.06. Percentage of impervious surface after property is fully developed, 5.5%.
According to Water Quality Certification number GC #3375 for issuance of NWP 14, a site-
specific stormwater management plan is not required for projects with final impervious cover of
less than 30%. RidgeCo LLC will follow best management ment procedures regarding Tar-Pamlico
Riparian Area Protection Rules to minimize any impacts on water quality during construction
and upon project completion. Appropriate stormwater controls methods including stone check
dams, sediment retention ponds and level spreaders will be implemented on-site during
construction to protect surface waters and wetlands both onsite and downstream of the property.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
All lots within the Ridgehaven subdivision will be connected to local county (Franklin County
water. Individual lots will have its own septic system for disposal of wastewater.
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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DWQ # 02-0686
Franklin County
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ridge Company, LLC
John Dean, III
112 Stratford Drive
Louisburg, NC 27549
Dear Mr. Dean:
On , 2002 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of your
application regarding your plan to fill wetlands for the purpose of residential/community access road in
Franklin County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these areas. Please provide 7 copies of the
following information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply. In particular as described in
15A NCAC 213 .0502, we will require you to locate all streams and ponds on the property. Please show
these on maps of suitable scale (for instance 1" = 100 feet) so we can begin to determine your projects'
compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500.
1. For DWQ to further process your application page 11 must be signed and dated.
2. Please provide stormwater site plan for the proposed residential communities.
Please telephone me at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions or would require copies of our
rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when this information is
received. If we do not hear from you by writing within three (3) weeks we will assume you no longer
want to pursue the project and will consider it withdrawn.
Sincerely,
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cc: Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Raleigh Corps of Engineers
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Cert'rfication Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
Ph: [phone], Fax: [phone], http://h2o.enr.state.nc.ustncwetlands/
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natu
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1 ? Re: Section 401 Permitting for Impacts Associated with StCiass Wetland Impacts and
Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule at Ridgehaven Residential in Franklin County
NC.
To Whom It May Concern:
The purpose of this letter is to request a Section 401 Water Quality Certification for proposed impacts
under nationwide permit (NWT #14) at a residential development referred to as Ridgehaven being
developed by RidgeCo LLC. in Franklin County, NC (location map provided as Figure 1).
Please find the following items attached to this letter:
• Seven (7) copies of a letter packet submitted to the COE which includes a completed Pre-
Construction Notification (PCN) for impacts proposed under Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14
(Linear Transportation Crossings),
• Figure '., project vicinity map,
• Figure 2, site plan/lot depiction,
• Figure 3, NC topographic quads of area,
• Figure 4, NRCS soils survey map of area,
• Figure 5, plan view of stream crossings,
• Figure 6, plan view wetland impact (WA),
• Figure 7, plan view of onsite roads,
• Figure 8, plan view of Tar-Pamlico riparian buffer,
• Exhibit 1, discussion with COE representative Mr. Todd Tugwell regarding permitting,
• Exhibit 2, site coordinates,
• Exhibit 3, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan approval,
• Exhibit 4, site delineation map,
• Exhibit 5, COE approved jurisdictional determination,
• Exhibit 6, Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rule determination,
• Exhibit 7, cross-sections for road crossings,
• included are also appropriate wetland and stream forms for impacted areas, and
• A check in the amount of $475.00 for a Minor Water Quality Certification made payable to the
N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ).
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Proposed impacts at this development site include crossing four separate streams (total of 420 linear feet)
and four separate wetlands (total of 0.085 acre)
1) fill in 106 linear feet of an intermittent stream that is part of an unnamed tributary to the Tar
River (Figure 5 - #1 WA),
2) fill in 98 linear feet of an intermittent stream that is part of an unnamed tributary to the Tar River
(Figure 5 - #2 AA),
3) fill in 90linear feet of an intenmittent stream that is part of anunnamed tributaryto the Tar River
(Figure 5 - #3 WA),
4) fill in 126 linear feet of an intermittent stream that is part of an unnamed tributary to the Tar
River (Figure 5 - #4 WL), and
5) fill of approximatley 0.085 acre of wetland associated with road crossing WA (Figure 5).
The site is located inn jurisdictional areas subject to the Tar-Pamlico River Riparian Buffer Rules. Stream
impacts are less than 150 linear feet in length for each stream crossing.
The property is under development by a Louisburg-based company called RidgeCo LLC. The permittee
should be designated as RidgeCo LLC. and the contact address and phone number are as follows:
RidgeCo. LLC
112 Stratford Dr.
Louisburg, NC 27549
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Contact: Mr. John Dean III
Please call me if you have any questions orneed further information. Thank you for your assistance with
this project.
Yours truly,
RIDGECO LLC
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John Dean III
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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
For Section 404 and/or Section 10 Nationwide, Regional and General Permits, Section 401
General Water Quality Certifications, and Riparian Buffer and Watershed Buffer Rules
This form is to be used for projects qualifying for any of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (US ACE)
Nationwide, Regional or General Permits as required by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and for the North Carolina Division of Water Quality's
(DWQ) associated General 401 Water Quality Certifications. This form is also to be used for any
project requiring approval under any Riparian Buffer Rules implemented by the N.C. Division of Water
Quality. This form should not be used if you are requesting an Individual 404 Permit or Individual 401
Water Quality Certification. The USACE Individual Permit application form is available online at
http://www.saw.usace.army.miI/wetiands/Perm app.htm.
The USACE is the lead regulatory agency. To review the requirements for the use of Nationwide,
Regional or General permits, and to determine which permit applies to your project, please go to the
USACE website at http://www.saw.usace.army.mi]/wetlands/regtour.htm, or contact one of the field
offices listed at the end of this application. The website also lists the responsible project manager for
each county in North Carolina and provides additional information regarding the identification and
regulation of wetlands and waters of the U.S.
The DWQ issues a corresponding Certification (General or Individual), and cannot tell the applicant
which 401 Certification will apply until the 404 Permit type has been determined by the USACE.
Applicants are encouraged to visit DWQ's 401/Wetlands Unit website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands to read about current requirements for the 401 Water Quality
Certification Program and to determine whether or not Riparian Buffer Rules are applicable. The
applicant is also advised to read the full text of the General Certification (GC) matching the specific 404
Permit requested. In some cases, written approval for some General Certifications is not required,
provided that the applicant adheres to all conditions of the GC. Applicants lacking access to the internet
should contact DWQ's Central Office in Raleigh at [phone].
Trout Waters Coordination - Special coordination with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
' Commission (NCWRC) is also required for projects occurring in any of North Carolina's twenty-five
counties that contain trout waters. In such cases, the applicant should contact the appropriate NCWRC
regional coordinator (listed by county on the last page of this application).

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CAMA Coordination - If the project occurs in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on
the last page of this application) the applicant should also contact the North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management (DCM) at [phone]. DCM will determine whether or not the project involves a
designated Area of Environmental Concern, in which case DCM will act as the lead permitting agency.
In such cases, DCM will require a Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA) Permit and will coordinate
the 404/401 Permits.
USACE Permits - Submit one copy of this form, along with supporting narratives, maps, data forms,
photos, etc. to the applicable USACE Regulatory Field Office (addresses are listed at the end of this
application). Upon receipt of an application, the USACE will determine if the application is complete as
soon as possible, not to exceed 30 days. This PCN form is designed for the convenience of the applicant
to address information needs for all USACE Nationwide, Regional or General permits, as well as
information required for State authorizations, certifications, and coordination. Fully providing the
information requested on this form will result in a complete application for any of the USACE
Nationwide, Regional or General permits. To review the minimum amount of information that must be
provided for a complete PCN for each USACE Nationwide permit, see Condition 13, 65 Fed.Reg. 12893
(March 9, 2000), available at http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlands/nwpfinalFedReiz.pdf.
Processing times vary by permit and begin once the application has been determined to be complete.
Please contact the appropriate regulatory field office for specific answers to permit processing periods.
401 Water Quality Certification or Buffer Rules - All information is required unless otherwise stated
as optional. Incomplete applications will be returned. Submit seven collated copies of all USACE
Permit materials to the Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetlands Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. If written approval is required or specifically requested for a 401
Certification, then a non-refundable application fee is required. In brief, if project impacts include less
than one acre of cumulative wetland/water impacts and less than 150 feet cumulative impacts to
streams, then a fee of $200 is required. If either of these thresholds is exceeded, then a fee of $475 is
required. A check made out to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, with the specific name of
the project or applicant identified, should be stapled to the front of the application package. For more
information, see the DWQ website at http//h2o.ehnr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/fees.html. The fee must be
attached with the application unless the applicant is a federal agency in which case the check may be
issued from a separate office. In such cases, the project must be identifiable on the U.S. Treasury check
so that it can be credited to the appropriate project. If written approval is sought solely for Buffer Rules,
the application fee does not apply, and the applicant should clearly state (in a cover letter) that only
Buffer Rule approval is sought in writing. Wetlands or waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to
issuance or waiver of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Upon receipt of a complete application
for a 401 Certification, the Division of Water Quality has 60 days to prepare a written response to the
applicant. This may include a 401 Certification, an on-hold letter pending receipt of additional
requested information, or denial.
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Office Use Only: Form Version April 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
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1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
® 401 Water Quality Certification
® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 (Exhibit 1)
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: RIDGE CO. LLC - attn: John Dean III
Mailing Address: 112 Stratford Dr
Louisburiz, NC 27549
Telephone Number: 919 853-3298 Fax Number: 919 496-4817
E-mail Address:
2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be
attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: N/A
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Ridge Haven
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 2811-68-9283
4. Location
1 County: Franklin Nearest Town: Bunn
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Ridge Haven
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Raleigh - take U.S. HWY
401 north 13.5 miles take NC 98 east 6.1 miles, take Pearces Rd north 1.6 miles, turn left on
Jeffries Rd go 0.6 mile take NC 39 west to Louisburg 0.2 mile, Site is on right.

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5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): see attached - Exhibit 2
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: The site
contains unmanaged forest primarily pine-mixed hardwood forest, pasture, and areas of early
development in upland portions of the site.
7. Property size (acres):
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Tar River
9. River Basin: Tar-Pamlico River Basin
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Development of residential community by
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11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Standard surface clearing
machinery - bulldozer, grader, backhoe and heavy duty trucks.
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Land use in vicinity of the area is
intermixed with urban disturbed agricultural residential and forested conditions.
Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan was submitted and approved by NCDENR Division of
Land Resources May 17 2001 (see attached - Exhibit 3). Site delineation for jurisdictional areas
was performed by Ecoscience Corporation (Raleigh NC) fall 2000 (see attached - Exhibit 4).
Delineation was approved by U.S. Army Corp Representative Mr. Todd Tugwell October 6`n
2000, Action ID # 200021933 (see attached - Exhibit 5). Site was visited by DWO
representative Mr. Matt Flynn April 3, 2001, for an on-site determination of Tar River Riparian
Buffer Rules applicability based on appropriate NRCS soil survey maps and NC topographic
quarter quads (see attached - Exhibit 6 & Fig. 8).
Future Project Plans
Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the
anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current
application: No future project plans.
Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
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delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
MA Fill material 0.061 no In wetland Remnant beaver impact
MB Fill material 0.005 no 10 Forested wetland
MC Fill material 0.012 no Adjacent Forested wetland
MD Fill material 0.011 no Adjacent Forested wetland

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: 3.3 acres
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.089 acre
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please secif )
1 - WH Culvert, Rip-rap 106 UT to Tar River 1' 6" Intermittent
2 - AA Culvert, Rip-rap 98 UT to Tar River 1' 3" Intermittent
3-WA Culvert, Rip-rap 90 UT to Tar River 11101, Intermittent
4 - WL Culvert, Rip-rap 126 UT to Tar River 1191, Intermittent

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
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www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 420 linear ft
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
I VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts
I Minimization - Unavoidable impacts have been minimized through lot and road layout plannin
and cost/benefit analyses. Crossings are situated to minimize impacts to onsite streams and
wetlands while considering land topography and allowing access to all points within the site. In
order to minimize overall development impacts the developer has positioned road crossing I (the
only crossing to impact vegetated wetlands) to avoid larger vegetated wetlands located
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immediately upstream and downstream of the crossing (see Fig 6). Crossings 2 3 and 4 were
positioned as perpendicular to each stream as feasible to minimize linear impacts to streams. The
x-section and pipe length designed for each stream crossing minimizes the width necessary to
fulfill the projects purpose and need (see attached - Exhibit 7). Best management practices will
be utilized during _construction to minimize construction impacts.
Avoidance - A section 404 jurisdictional area delineation has been conducted within the site and
site planning for lots and roads has taken results of the delineation into account. Access roads
have been sited to minimize stream crossings and wetland impacts and allow access to all points
within the site (see Exhibits 5 & 6). After discussions with DWQ representative Mr. Matt Flynn,
Cotton Drive was repositioned from original plans to come north off of Twin Creek Drive
instead of coming off westerly from Harley Court to avoid areas within jurisdiction of the Tar
River Riparian Buffer Rules (see Figure 7 & 8).
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DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.htmi.
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1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Project planning and road design was performed for avoidance of jurisdictional areas
wherever possible Proposed impacts include 0.005 acre of vegetated wetland and a total of
420 linear feet from four separate streams. Mitigation onsite includes preservation of
approximately 3.1 acres of undisturbed wetlands through preservation b the applicant or by
deed restrictions on individual landowners as development progresses. Deed restrictions will
be registered with Franklin County and provided to the USACE as needed. As per
discussions with Army Corps Representative Mr. Todd TugLwell and DWO Representative
Mr. Matt Flynn for onsite streams and Tar River Riparian Buffer rules applicability, a
provision regarding compliance to follow Tar River Riparian Buffer rules associated with
appropriate streams will be inserted into Home Owner covenants for individual landowners.
1 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
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Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A

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j XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only)

1 IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ? No
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If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
f Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
¦
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
¦ Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify Tar-Pamlico )?
Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.

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Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 12,600 3
2 8400 1.5
Total 21,000
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone I.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
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XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Total acreage on-site: 126.53• Total acreage road before construction: 0, upon project
completion: 1.98• Total acreage from modular units prior to construction 0, upon project
completion: 5.06. Appropriate stormwater controls including stone check dams sediment
retention ponds and level spreaders will be implemented on-site to protect surface water and
wetlands both onsite and downstream of the property.
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)

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Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
All lots within the Ridgehaven subdivision will be connected to local (Town of Bunn) water and
sewer services for disposal of wastewater generated onsite.
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.
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US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage
Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell Union
US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk Watauga
151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan Yancey
Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Telephone: [phone] Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
Fax: [phone] Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham Wilson
US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes Yadkin
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry
Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance
Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake
Telephone: [phone] Davidson Guilford Person Warren
Fax: [phone] Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes
Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones Pitt
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir Tyrrell
Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin Washington
Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico Wayne
Telephone: [phone] Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
Fax: [phone] Craven Hyde Perquimans *Croatan National Forest Only
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender
Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson
Telephone: [phone] Columbus Moore Sampson
Fax: [phone] Cumberland New Hanover Scotland
US Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service US Fish and Wildlife Service National Marine Fisheries Service
Raleigh Field Office Asheville Field Office Habitat Conservation Division
Post Office Box 33726 160 Zillicoa Street Pivers Island
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Asheville, NC 28801 Beaufort, NC 28516
Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone]
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Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

North Carolina State Agencies
Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Restoration Program
1619 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1619
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
State Historic Preservation Office
Department Of Cultural Resources
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Western Piedmont Region Coordinator
3855 Idlewild Road
Kernersville, NC 27284-9180
Telephone: [phone]
Mountain Region Coordinator
20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway
Waynesville, NC 28786
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
CAMA and NC Coastal Counties
Beaufort Chowan
Bertie Craven
Brunswick Currituck
Camden Dare
Carteret Gates
NCWRC and NC Trout Counties
Alleghany Caldwell
Ashe Mitchell
Avery Stokes
Burke Surry
Buncombe Henderson
Cherokee Jackson
Clay Macon
Graham Madison
Haywood McDowell
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Hertford Pasquotank
Hyde Pender
New Hanover Perquimans
Onslow Tyrrell
Pamlico Washington
Watauga
Wilkes
Polk
Rutherford
Swain
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Technical Guide
Natural Resources Conservation Service Section II-A-2
December 1996
HYDRIC SOILS
Franklin County, North Carolina
Hydfic codes (HC): 1 = Hydric soils, only because of saturation for a significant period
during the growing season;
2 = Hydric soils that are frequently flooded for long or very long
periods during the growing season; and
3 = Hydric soils that are ponded for long or very long periods
during the growing season.
Vegetation codes (VC): 1 = Hydric soils that support woody vegetation under natural
conditions; and
2 = Hydric soils that do not support woody vegetation under
natural conditions.
IMPORTANT NOTES: (1) Hydric soils in this county cannot be farmed under natural conditions without
' removing woody vegetation or hydrology manipulation. (2) Some map units and included soils listed as hydric soils
in this county may not meet the definition of hydric soils and wetlands because the hydrology has been altered
through drainage or other manipulations.
A. Map units that are all hvdric soils or have hydric soils as a major component.
Map Unit
Symbol HC VC Map Unit Name
ChA 1, 2, 1 Chewacla andWehadkee soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes, Lj g? V
(43, 86A, 86, 3 frequently flooded (Wehadkee part) J UV
186A)
RaA 1 l Rains-Toisnot Complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes /.
(8278, 827, 830, 8308
837, 847,8478)
j Roa 1 l Roanoke-Wahee complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes 53D 83b /? g 2?
(80, 80A, 88, 88A) occasionally flooded (Roanoke part) ' 1 ,J
B. Map units with inclusions of hydric soils or have wet spots.
Map Unit Hydric Normal location
Symbol Map Unit Name Inclusion HC VC Inclusion
AaA Altavista fine sandy Roanoke I I Depressions
(544A, loam, 0 to 2 percent Wehadkee 1,2, 1 Drainageways
59, 59A) slopes 3
1 EwB Enott-Wilkes complex, Roanoke I I Depressions and edges of map units
(8213, 2 to 8 percent slopes
• 82C, 506B, 506C)
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B. Map units with inclusions of hydric soils or have wet spots.
Map Unit Hydric Normal location
Symbol Map Unit Name Inclusion HC VC Inclusion

DuA Duplin sandy loam, Rains-Toisnot 1 1 Depressions and heads of drainageways
(27, 27A 2 to 6 percent slopes
424A, 424B)
HeB Helena sandy loam, Wehadkee 1, 2, 1 Along drainageways
(51 B) 2 to 8 percent slopes 3
Roanoke 1, I Depressions
RmA Riverview and Buncombe, Wehadkee 1, 2, 1 Depressions and edges of map units
(13A) soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes, 3
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'IrcieetName: 13FAro River Basin: 7AC County.: fR44,W f Evaltiator: iUA51IE1k5
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: JQ Latitude: 35 X JJ °5(..788 Signatiue: A)E
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late: USGS QUAD:. Qt{nll Longitude: 79V 06.1 i0y LocationMi=d0ns:
"'PLEASE NOTE: If ewhoor and landowner agm that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this foray h ent nacmary.
o, if In &a bat Prefeniond f udgenent of the evduater, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified naa d mean---this
Emwe System shod" not be wed* ?
Primary Field Indicators: (crmeoaen
Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Is A Continuous Bed & BanicPresent?
Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
WARYGEOMORPHOLOGYEWICATOR POINTS:
1) Is There A Groundwater
HYDROLOGYINDICATOR
PRUURYBIOLOGY17VDICATOR PORM.-
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fleegndaryField Indicators: (a-d*o*, pQ LI.,l
Does Topography Indicate A
,SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATORPOINTS: V'S
Hvdroioim Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Pseseat In Streambed? _ 1.5 (1? 5 0
21 it .qm;v mint nn ma...• trip nphritl Pretn"t? 0 1 1.5
1 4) Is Water In maanei Atrd a4g Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
JAB Kn g wit Rain? • ,d p l We
S) Is There Water In Cbn= I During Dry 0 .5 1.5
?sauu[uu[lS yr 1n viuw[u[c ?caavu?
6) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or in Heads
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS.

EVALUATION FORM
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ACTION ID APPLICANT NAME
PI(JDWO Stream Classification Form
?MjmtName:. 6 rprV River Basin: -}fe County: Fx'r1nJnItV Evaluator: FZVY1.1I&
WQ Project.Number Nearest Named Stream:,tz f Latitude: Sites: A)6
(ate: 01 USGS QUAD:- b114!ej ?_rd ;r/,vr! -Longitude: 78!f °58..303 Lordtion/Directions:
•PI.FASE NOTE: lfemduawr and /oudmmer agree that the feamre is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not neeetsary.
t tsa, if to the bat pmfessdoned jadgement of the emikoor, the feasure is a man-made ditrA and nor a modifted neow d deems:--this
s sYSUM dmum net be ase+d*
nmary d Indicators: pn* Oaemmbw Per Line) C ??L > ' l? `? %?. 3)
!:) Is The USDA Tezwre In Streambed
Different Frnm 4IU=r1ine Terrain? 0 1 n 3
Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Is A Continuous Bed & BankPresent? 0 (? 2 3
... Xffo,& 9 } •d p wMMAed 07MO rres ... m en Score-001
0) Is A 2 Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated _
?7RIIKARYGEOMORPSOLOGYINDIC4TOR POINTS:
1 1. Absent Weak Moderate Strom
At) Is That A Groundwater
SYDROLOGYINDIC4TOR POINTS._(_
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR
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m3) Does Topography Indicate A
N1=1 Drainage Way? 0 5 ? 1.5
rWNDARYGEOMORPHOLOGYLWIC4TORPOEVTS. 1.5
l,Hvdroioty Absent Weak Moderate Strong
M 1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
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3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 (S'% l 1 5 -
a) Is Water in oannel And a48 His. Since 0 .S Ql 1.5
Last Known Rain? f*jV07F_ IfDkch IndiaMid In #9 A i And #S Below*)
8) Is There Water In Gbanruel During Dry 0 .5 CL 1.5
Conditions Or In rowinzt Season)-9
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EVALUATION FORM

ACTION ID APPLICANT NAME ? 11 I- S ? DATE S6 -
PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.e., culvert. relocation. eta) Gttl >}Er - I ,t
WATERBODYMIVER BASIN -I-Al COUNTY/CITY
RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS SU/1;/V1

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P SP NP Observation Con=ents or Descrmtton
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? Wildlife Channei Use (i.e. tracks, feces, shells. others) DEE,2>S
Federally Protected Species Ptaseat (Discontinue)

Riflle/Pooi Structure chi
Stable Strewnbanits
/ Channel Substrate
i.e. gravel. cobbles. rock. coarse sand) 5? Tl`fU?L
Ripariaq Canopy Peesart (SP -0.5096 cloture)
Undercut Banha/Insaeam Habitat Stntcnae alt) WI-114 ( M'rY
Flow in Charnel
Wetlands Adjacent To/Conng. With Channel (Ditoondnue)
Pesutent Pools/Sau ated Bottom
June throw S )
Seeps/Groundwater Discharge (June through Se pL) SDm E S L r P? lrl `
Adjacent FloodpWn Present
Wrack Material or Drift Lines
J Hydrophyuc Ve:gemon in/adjacent to channel
important To Domestic Water Supply? Y /®
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map? (I' / N Approx. Drainage Areas
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Determination:
Perennial Channel (stop) Rt ortant Channel: LF PROJECT MGR. Initials
? Intermittent Channel (Dr) mpo rtant Channel- _ LF
I Ephemeral Channel (no jd) (attach nup indicating location of importo t/nnimportant channei)
Ditch Through Upland (no jd)
Evaluator's Signature:
(if other than C.O.E. project rrartager)
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4ect Name
66400 River Basin: Ve
County: fie+ IiF`p4) Evaluator: I-""y. 11,11_£
WQ Project Number: Nearest Named Stream: IAR Latitude: 35 ??9a , N6 3 Signature: k),F
512 USGS QUAD: 8041V Longitude: 78 'iG°i 3 A7 LocatiowDirections: I
*PLEASE NOTE: gevaluatar and landowner arw that the feature is a man-node ditch, then use of this fans is not.neemmy.
L 0, if In tha bat professional ]u4 ment of the evaluator, the feature is a tuna-made ditch and not a modified natutoi straw--this
g systen shauid not be m d* t
Primary Field Indicators, (mckonemotbwpera )
Is The USDA Tw=r. In Sbumbed
Is There An Active (Or Relic)
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bazk Present? 0 1
ID) Is A 2 Order Or Greater (baanei (As Indicated
On Toeo Man And/Or In Field) Present's Yeswz N04)
ZRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: / ?-
Is That A Groundwater
HYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 1
PRIMARYBIOLOGYIIYDICATOR
Secondary Field Indicators: rarcteomm-,&wpaLi„al
Does Topography Indicate A
GEOMORPHOLOGYINDIG4TOR POINTS: 3
) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
1 4) Is Water In (Maffiel And >48 His. Since 0 .5 1'
Last own-Rain? • nd #3 B ! w•
S) Is There Water in Chaaaal During Dry 0 .5 1.5
t onainons yr m L?*?a??!+s; ?easont:
61 Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut'
SFCnNDARVHYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 6
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EVALUATION FORM
I CTION ID APPLICANT NAME
DATE ?&
PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.e., culvert, relocation, etc.) 44- 16e /
IWATERBODY/RIVER BASIN COUNTY/CITY
RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS J?NJr?1 ^r

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P SP NP Observation Comments or Description
J Fish/Shellfuh/Crustaceana Present 5N 1 uS [Az&W S
Benthic Macro Invertebrates EPT
Amphibians Present/Breeding J?Q
Algae And/Or Fungus (water quality function)
Wildlife Channei Use (i.e. uacks. feces, shells, others)
Federally Protected Species Present (Discontinue)
Riffle/Pool Structure
Stable Strambanks
/ Channel Substrate
i.e. eravel . cobble, rock, coarse sand)
Riparian Canopy Present (SP -t> 50% closure)
Undercut Banks/Instram Habitat Structure 43l-1 W" Wl
Flow in Channel
f Wetlands Adjacent To/Contig. With Channel (Discontinue)
Persistent PooWSat uated Bottom
June through Sept.)
Seeps/Groundwater Discharge (June through Sept.) NDN? d&rkF )PI IJ
Adjacent Floodpiain Present
Wrack Material or Drift Linn 0 ;N) 4Tr
Hydrophytic Vegetation in/adjacent to channel
Important To Domestic Water Supply? Y,?
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map? Y N Approx. Drainage Area: t4,
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Determination:
Perennial Channel (stop) Important Channel: LF PROJECT MGR. Initials
/ Intermittent Channel (pad) / Unimportant channel: LF
Ephemeral Channel (no jd) (attach map indicating location of impottattt/uni.rilm u t channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no jd)
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Evaluator
s Signature:
(if other than C.O.E. project manager)

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lkject Nilner River Basim -Mk ConotY: Fi?1JM N1) Euios= ,ELd1z,'F 4c
WQ Project Number: Nearat Named Stream: Latimdc 35'06G. 3q l S mr. 1,61 V f"
Lamgintdc 78116°ate . l q 1 I,ocatioalDhIc-dons:
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Is The USDA Teznae In Sbasunbed
Is There An Active (Or Relic)
9) Is A Candmlous Bed & B=kPrwcd 0 1 (Z?
0) Is A 2 Order Or Creaser tbxmnei (As Indicated •
tl.. T.•w.• AAfM dndlnp Tn 1 IPIA1 Present? Yn?Z No?
mfRIMARY GEOMORPSOLOGYLWICATOR POINTS: lb
) Is There A CuoumiWater
SYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:_(_
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POWYS:*_

Secondary Field Indicators: lc7neteo=m-.LvPerunq
LGmmorpbgfoffy bent Weak Moderate Strong
1) IS There A Head Cut i meat i annel? 0 1 1.5
21 is T'hene A C & Co=ol Peffi LC annei? 0 ??1 l 1.3
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drains Wait 0 5 ? 1 5
SECONDARYGEOMORPSOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Stron -
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) T coil to _
Present n St eamasd? 1-5 rV n 5 0
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S) Is These Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
C =ditiom Or i Grooving Season?
61 Are Hvdric Soils Prewar in Sides Of Channel (Or in Headcut)? Yes=!. NO??
??_- - ____???_? ??_??Iw ??.TAT I•A ff ITS -
EVALUATION FORM
CTION ID APPLICANT NAME --L£?5 DATE
IMPOSED CHANNEL WORK(i.e., culvem relocation. etc.) &AkOE0
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Fish/Shelffish/Crwaacung plum
Bmd»c Macro hmertebrates
Amphibians PresentBteeding
Algae And/Or Fungus (water quality fw=on)
Wildlife Channel Use (i e, tncb. fecem shells, others)
Federally Protected Species prams (Discontinue) Q ? yak
Riitle/Pooi Structure

Stable Streartnbanks
5???y PQF??v1'?
Chamrei Substrate
i.e. gravel. cobble. rock. coaeae saM)
S?/ ?r?
Riparian Canopy Present (SP -Ih.50% clostue)
Undercut Banks/Instream Habitat Strome
Flow In Channel
Wetlands Adjacent TWContig. With Channei (Discontinue)
Persisternt PooWSanaated Bottom
oune through Sept.)
SecOGroundwaser Dladwp (June through Sept.)
Adjacent Floodplain Praatt
Wrack Material or Drift Lines A IX6 S
Hydrophytic VePtwon inladjacent to channel
Important To Domestic Water Supply? Y /®
' Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map? (?)/ N Approx. Drainage Area: , (?_
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Perennial Channel (gyp) 2 Important Channel: LF PROJECT MGR. Initials
Intermittent Channel (prod) Unimportant Channel: LF
Ephemeral Channel (no id) (attach map indicating location of irnpormtbunitrQortant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no id)
' Evaluators signature:
(if other than C.O.E. project manager)
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_ on perennial stream
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Project name 09IgrJ Nearest road it)4 31
County_ reAWWA) Name of Evaluator F5 ? EAZE Date S/2
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Adjacent land use (within 1/2 mile upstream)
forested/natural vegetation l
agriculture, urban/suburban '!a
impervious surface %
Dominant Vegetation
(1) 44IX MhA 4

(3) _114nxuS SP.
Soil Series H16a,04
predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
_ predominantly mineral- non-sandy
_ pr: dominantly sandy
Flooding and Wetness
_ semipermanently to permanently flooded
or inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Hydraulic Factors
_ steep topography
0 _ ditched or channelized
_ wetland width >/= 50 feet
Wetland Type (select one)
Zonomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
,r Headwater forest _ Freshwater match
_ Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
_ Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
_ Pocosin Other
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish matches
Water storage ?? * 4
Bank/Shoreline stabilization D * 4 = D Total score
Pollutant removal a 5 30
Wildlife habitat 2 = `??
Aquatic life value * 4 = $
Recreation/Education D 1 = O
Add I point if insensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner- fF
Investigator: Date:
County:
State: 100
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Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? k?s1 No Community ID: m /}
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)?
Is the area a potential Problem Area?
(If needed, explain on reverse) Yes No;
Yes 'N '` Transect ID:
Plot ID:
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o-ecies
Dominant PInrK S Stratum
J?icator datum Indicator
Dominant Plant Species
^

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3. r ? Ncv? 0 11.
4. 12.
S. NL021-A?,S' L, kf,t _ 13.
6. 14.
7. 16.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or
FAC (excluding FAC-) U

Remarks:
U%fr%orli Al-%V
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
-
Aerial Photographs -Inundated
-
Other ?Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Recorded Data Available ?Water Marks
Drift Lines
-
Sediment Deposits

Field Observations: -Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
secondary indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water- (in.) -Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) ,Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: : (in.) -Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
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Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Applicant/Owner: (??' :" County: /Wr/I '
Investigator: l_ State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? 'Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: /1^i=
(If needed, explain on reverse)
vcr_?eTtnnt
Dominant Plant Species
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' Dominant Plant Soacies Stratum Indicator
:
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1. AqK SfCGK'%'r;.I L.-, r?ALO ;
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S. ?l' M?tlrc ?Tu+
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3.L_1 10 7
i12??- GAL
- 11.
4. t-,r 77
7, 12.
5. (f1 1 9 tjr_ r?- 13.
6.
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7,-7
8. 7777 Sre r' ,k;? G .U 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or
FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:

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Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-
-Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
-Aerial Photographs -Inundated
Other -Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available Water Marks

)fir -
Drift Lines
-
Sediment Deposits
-
Field Observations: -Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in,) -Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in,) _Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) -Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
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Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Project name 8EA Nearest road 46
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County_ F4A")KNr%J Name of Evaluator 4'0606AYZ Date S ?2
Wetland location Adjacent land use (within 1/2 mile upstream)
_ on pond or lake forested/natural vegetation !00
on perennial stream agriculture, urban/suburban YU %
,Zon intermittent stream impervious surface %
_ within interstream divide
other
Dominant Vegetation
Soil Series HaWA (1) 6*4X AUAR
_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat (2) I-1auI84MdQ sir h-u
_ predominantly mineral- non-sandy
/predominantly sandy (3) 51atkuS $P
Flooding and Wetness
_ semipermanently to permanently flooded
or inundated
Hydraulic Factors _ seasonally flooded or inundated
steep topography Intermittently flooded or temporary
ditched or channelized surface water
wetland width >/= 50 feet _ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland Type (select one)
_ Bonomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bogifen
_ Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
_ Pocosin .Other
'The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
' *
Water storage D 4 = D
Bank/Shoreline stabilization b * 4 = o Total score
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Pollutant removal I * 5
Wildlife habitat * 2 =
Aquatic life value 1 * 4
Recreation/Education L) * 1 b
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1957 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner:
Investigator: r4/_ Date: S?. /or
County: /Pop X0 f i`-)
State: A) L

Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes-No
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
(If needed, explain on reverse Community ID-
Transact ID:
Plot ID: n)A D 1
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Soecies tum d(ca or

4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or
FAC (excluding FAC.)
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarksl:
-Stream. Lake or ride Gauge
-Aerial Photographs
-Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Fit: (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: Jin.)
Remarks:
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
l Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
,,_Water Marks
Drift Lines
--Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
7 Water-Stained Leaves
-Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Neutral Test
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Date:
Project/Site:
Applicant/Owner: County: T j 1;'
Investigator: F? State: N?
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? lfds No Community 10:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes ,No` Transact ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes,No. Plot ID:
hf needed, explain on reverse
V WaC I A I luIY
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum dicator

10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. A. •y:x N if•7"" r?} 13.
6. •1 ilt't:'?ttr,?• :.1, ,a Ill)Nw ?'? 14.
7.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are 08L• FACW or
D
FAC (excluding FAC•)
Remarks: ,
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HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or ride Gauge Primary Indicators:
Inundated
-Aerial Photographs -Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_Other
"' o Recorded Data Available A,"CA)E Water Marks
-
Drift Lines
-
Sediment Deposits
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Drainage Patterns
Field Observations: -
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) -Water-Stained Leaves
Local Sail Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in) -
FAC•Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Sail: (in.) _
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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County_ aAAMAJ Name of Evaluator 'CD 1 *4 Date 3-T2-
Wetland location
_ on pond or lake
_ on perennial stream
/-,"on intermittent stream
_ within interstream divide
other

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forested/natural vegetation GO
agriculture, urban/suburban YO
impervious surface %
Dominant Vegetation
Soil Series !1
_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
_ predominantly mineral- non-sandy
/predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors
_ steep topography
_ ditched or channelized
wetland width >/= 50 feet
(1) 5,49X AJIM- 0
(2) 14Ruooy1113w Sf'RW.&u,#
(3) 511&14.5 SIP
Flooding and Wetness
_ semipermanently to permanently flooded
or inundated
_ seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
MC

Wetland Type (select one)
/Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
,r Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bogifen
_ Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
_ Pocosin Other
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
Water storage 0
Bank/Shoreline stabilization o_
Pollutant removal C?
Wildlife habitat
Aquatic life value /
Recreation/Education Q
* 4 = p
* 4 = D
* 5 = i0
* 2 = 2
* 4 = _Y
* i =
Total score
I Add I point if in sensitive watershed and >I 0% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream

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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manuai)
e• yfr'v %:'' Date: 3a 6
Owner: LL???) County: f56 ref;
r: State:

Circumstances exist on the site? No
ENormnalCircumstances Community ID:
significantly disturbed (Atypical Situationl? Yea Transact IDt
a potential Problem Area? Yea Plot ID:
d, explain on reverse)
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Dominant Plant Soecies indicator
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9. POMW?
Z r <' 10.
12.
5. ?? I it 4 1. !r ; rr G Hri?? 13.
6. 1? r- OW 14 VVI "1 14.
8. (r1 l . 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that am OBL. FACW or elD
FAC (excluding FAC-)

Remarks:
IA's,! rn
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Date (Describe in Remarks):
-Stream, Lake or Tide Gouge
-Aerial Photographs
Other
/No Recorded Date Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water. (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.)
Depth to Saturated Sail: (in.)
Remarks: pp?
1l) A-T ?C- K `
Wedand HydroiogY Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
rift Lines
/ Sediment Deposits
_Dnwnge Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
/ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
-WaterStained Leaves
-Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Neutrai Test
Other IExclaar in Ranrarksl
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Date:
Appiicant/Owner. C~C/) County:
Investigator: State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ?, No Community ID: IL.
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes ft, Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes i1fo, Plot ID:
(if needed, explain on reverse) J : ?A =

Stratum
Dominant Plans SolWes Indicator Dominant Ilan; Soacies Stratum Indicator

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bul,-P_'I,,

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13
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6. 14.
7.
C-7 16.
nt of Dominant Species that are O8L. FACW or
(excluding FAC-)

Remarks: ?icI?t'_'T rTrlat
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
-Stream. Lake or Tide Gauge
Asnai Photographs
-Other
/ No Recorded Data Available
- Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
-Inundated
-Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Water Marks
-Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
-
Drainage Patten in Wetlands
Field Observations: -
secondary indicators (2 or more required):
16
1 Oxidised Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surtace Water: . -
Water-Stsrned Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) -
Local Sod Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) -
FAC-Neutral Test
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Other IEsoisin in Remarks)
Remarks:

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County_ 124 0YU Name of Evaluator &&JEAVof Date La

Wetland location Adjacent land use (within 1/2 mile upstream)
_ on pond or lake forested/natural vegetation 4t ova
_ on perennial stream agriculture, urban/suburban `/D %
,/on intermittent stream impervious surface %
w _ within interstream divide
other
Dominant Vegetation
.
Soil Series #4f?i114 14q&) .J 4
(1) 6AIAX IAO
_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat (2) 14AA 3AKW 5TV444U?4
predominantly mineral- non-sandy
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predominantly sandy h
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(3)
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Flooding and Wetness
¦ _ setnipermanently to permanently flooded
or inundated
Hydraulic Factors _ seasonally flooded or inundated
¦ _ steep topography intermittently flooded or temporary
ditched or channelized surface water
wetland width >/= 50 feet _ no evidence of flooding or surface water

Wetland Type (select one)
/Bonomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
„r Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bogifen
_ Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
_ Pocosin Other
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
n Water storage O * 4 =
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 0_ * 4 = Total score
Pollutant removal a * 5 = ID /1e
n Wildlife habitat 1_ * 2 = a
Aquatic life value 1 * 4
Recreation/Education b * i = D
Add I point if in sensitive watershed and >I 0% nonpoint disturbance within I/2 mile upstream
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FProject/Site:yJ?
Applicant/Owner: ,QEt4111

Investigator: 014 Date:
County:

State:

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N?

Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: /Y1
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No
(If needed, explain on reverse Plot ID:
VL?I+CT A T1AAI
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum IadL1C_a_t%r
1. _1440101r* N? t11?I0'j 4 1W FY.A4- 9.
2. 4ZM 4AFA4 MD 10.
3A WO NNS d 4d lF4)f 3 1145F F)ZPJ- 11.
4. I-40.6104yvl 61n16Mf S096 A/, - 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or
FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
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Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-
Stream, Lake or ride Gauge Primary Indicators:
-
-Aerial Photographs
_Inundated
7-Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Other
No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
-Drift Lines
0a
1
-Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
-
Feld Observations: ondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Sec
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) -Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) -
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _
-Other (Explain in Remarksl
Remarks:

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hase): WE'r-F
Drainage Class:
` Feld Observations
ubgroup): IyPIL y?i??bN/^T) Confirm Mapped Type: Yes
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Profile ntion•
Matrix Color
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture. Concretions.
rizon (Munseii Moist)
(inches) (Munseil Moist) Abundance/Co ntrast Structure, etc.
S-lyle

Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol _ Concretions'
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Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
_
Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_
Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_
Gieyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? es No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes o
Hydric Soils Present? Yes N Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes Q?D
Remarks:

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0 957 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: >?fit 1/S ?G7
Applicant/Owner:

Investigator ESL Date:

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County:
State: All

Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Ye No
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes ®
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes®
(If needed, explain on reverse Community ID: MQ
Transect ID:
Plot ID:

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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Tatum dicatar
1. /lhVIA08*44- S04& , lztE ML f` s.
2. SX4NX 106e?q f E 6B,C 10.
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3.109OW 1 rIlA is 114 GI?+4M&a} NE,? r 11.
4. _hl)CU S lid p 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 18.
Percent of Dominant Species that are 08L. FACW or 9D O/O
FAC (excluding FAC•) -
Remarks:
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Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-
Stream, Lake or ride Gauge Primary Indicators:
-
-Aerial Photographs _Inundated
Lsaturated in Upper 12 Inches
Other
ZNo Recorded Data Available LWater Marks
Drift Lines
-
7Sediment Deposits
-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Feld Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required!:
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (In.) Water-Stained Leaves

Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Local Soil Survey Data
-
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 6 - fin.) _
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: e.A e5
?7?JILJ
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phasal: //6DVJ?
Drainage Class:
-?
Taxonomy (Subgroupl: 40H? Apt Ndw:1-5 Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type: yes 'U
Profile Oescriatiom
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colon Mottle Texture, Concretions.
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) iMu nsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
o- 14 Tr 3/.2

Hydric Sail Indicators:
Histosoi _ Concretions'
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Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Sails
_
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Sails
_
L Aquic Moisture Regime /Gated on Local Hydric Sails List
o40'Reducing Conditions _ Listed an National Hydric Sails List
_
ZGleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

WETLAND DETERMINATION
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To: Tugwell, Todd J SAW
Subject: RE: Jeffries Tract - Frankin County
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From: Tugwell, Todd J SAW [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 20013:57 PM
To: 'Ward Elis'
Subject: RE: Jeffries Tract - Frankin County
Ward:
Basically, to be eligible for NW 14, the impacts have to fall under two separate thresholds - the total area (surface
acreage) of combined impact to jurisdictional waters (stream, wetland, and open water) needs to be less than 1/3 acre,
and the total width of all jurisdictional crossing (stream, wetland or otherwise) combined (measured from bank-to-
bank) needs to be less than 200 linear feet. With only four stream crossings and one wetland crossing of less than
1/10 acre, I would expect the project to be eligible for the permit. Hope this helps.
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2. Crossing 1: 35'59°36.788 - 78'16°06.164
3. Crossing 2: 3559°38.105 - 78'15°58.303
4. Crossing 3: 35'59°45.463 - 78'16°13.067
5. Crossing 4: 35'59°52.391 - 78' 15°56.191

Mr. Dean
May 17, 2001
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66), this office may require revisions in the plan and its implementation to ensure compliance with
' the Act.
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with applicable
federal and state water quality laws, regulations and rules. This could include the Division of
Water Quality under stormwater or other specific water quality standards, and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers under Article 404 jurisdiction. Our approval does not supersede any other
required permit or approval.
Due to the location of this project, it should be noted that a rule to protect and maintain
existing buffers along watercourses in theTar-Pamlico River Basin became effective on January 1,
2000. The Tar-Pamlico River Riparian Area Protection and Maintenance Rule (15A NCAC 2B
0259) applies to all perennial and intermittent streams, lakes, ponds and estuaries in the Neuse
River Basin with existing vegetation on the adjacent land or "riparian area". In riparian areas with
existing vegetation in the first 30 feet directly adjacent to the stream, the rule prohibits land
disturbance or new development within the first 30 feet of land next to the water (the remaining 20
feet of the total buffer must be revegetated upon completion of any proposed land-disturbing
activity). In riparian areas with existing vegetation that is less than 30 feet wide, the rule prohibits
land disturbance or new development within the area that contains the existing vegetation (but not
the entire 50 foot riparian area). For more information about this riparian area rule, please contact
the Division of Water Quality's Wetland/401 Unit at 919-733-1786, or a Division of Water Quality
representative at this regional office.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided
concerning financial responsibility. You are requested to file an amended Financial Responsibility
Form if any changes become necessary. In addition, it would be helpful if you would notify this
office when the proposed land-disturbing activity covered by this plan is initiated.
Your cooperation is appreciated and we look forward to working with you on this project.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
William H. Denton, IV, E.I.T.
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Raleigh Regional Office
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Wilmington District
Action ID: 200021933 County: Franklin
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Authorized
' Owner Dean Real Estate Agent EcoScience
Attn: Jackson Dean Attn: Ward Elis
Address 112 Stratford Drive Address 612 Wade Avenue, Suite 200
Louisburiz, NC 27549 Raleigh, NC 27605
Telephone Number 919-496-4817 Telephone Number 919-828-3433
Size and Location of Property (waterbody, Highway name/number, town, etc.): The property is
located on the east side of NC 39, approximately 0.9 mile south of SR 1706, north of Bunn, Franklin
County, North Carolina.
Basis for Determination: The site contains wetlands and stream channels with indicators of ordinary
j high water marks, located adjacent to unnamed tributaries of the Tar River, above headwaters.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
X There are waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, on the above described property which we strongly suggest
should be surveyed. The surveyed wetland lines must be verified by our staff before the Corps will make a final
jurisdictional determination on your property.
Because of the size of your property and our present workload, our identification and delineation of your wetlands
cannot be accomplished in a timely manner. You may wish to obtain a consultant to obtain a more timely
delineation of the wetlands. Once the consultant has flagged a wetland line on the property, Corps staff will
review it, and, if it is accurate, we strongly recommend that you have the line surveyed for final approval by the
Corps. The Corps will not make a final jurisdictional determination on your property without an approved survey.
X The waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, on your lot have been delineated, and the limits of the Corps
jurisdiction have been explained to you. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described property which are subject to
the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law
or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the
date of this notification.

Placement of dredged or fill material in wetlands on this property without a Department of the
Army Permit is in most cases a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1311). A
permit is not required for work on the property restricted entirely to existing high ground. If you
have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please contact
Todd Tugwell at telephone number (919) 876 - 8441 extension 26
Project Manager Signature V
Date October 6, 2000
iration Date October 6, 2005
SURVEY PLAT OR FIELD SKETCH OF THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND THE WETLAND
DELINEATION FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM.

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INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission) A
PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission) B
PERMIT DENIAL C
X APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION D
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A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights
to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request that
the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district engineer.
Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will forfeit your right
to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your objections and may: (a)
modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your objections, or (c) not modify
the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After evaluating your objections, the
district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights
to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you
may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this
form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the
date of this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process
by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or
provide new information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers Administrative
Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received
by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps
regarding the preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an
approved JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may
provide new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD.
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REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an
initial proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons
or objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the
record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to
clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record. However,
you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative record.
=QF;CONTAC.T_FQR QUESTIONS 4 ;INFO
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the appeal If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
process you may contact: also contact:
Mr. Todd Tugwell, Regulatory Specialist Mr. Arthur Middleton, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office CESAD-ET-CO-R
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
Raleigh, North Carolina 21615 60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site investigations.
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Signature of appellant or agent.
DIVISION ENGINEER:
Commander
U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic
60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3490
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John Dean
Ridge Co. LLC
112 Stratford Dr.
Louisburg, NC 27549
Subject: Tar-Pamlico River Basin
Riparian Buffer Rules
NBRRO 01-118
Hwy 39 Bunn Site
Franklin County
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as to whether or not the site would require compliance with the Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rule. This
specific project is referenced by the Raleigh Regional Office as NBRRO 01-118.
Stream feature A is indicated on the Franklin County Soil Survey. On April 3, 20011 completed a
site visit and determined that feature A (below the Pt. NBR -1) is subject to protection under the
Tar-Pamlico River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters :Management Strategy; Protection and
Maintenance of Existing Riparian Areas, Administrative Code 15A:02B.0259 (NCAC 0259). This
letter addresses only the applicability of the Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rule at Phase 1 for this project.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and if this Office can be of any assistance or if you have
additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Matthew Flynn
Environmental Specialist
cc: RRO/John Dorney
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WQC #3375
GENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBER 14 (ROAD CROSSINGS) AND REGIONAL GENERAL
PERMIT 198200031 (WORK ASSOCIATED WITH BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE
OR REPAIR CONDUCTED BY NCDOT OR OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES)
AND RIPARIAN AREA PROTECTION RULES (BUFFER RULES)
This General Certification is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401,
Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15A NCAC 2H, Section .0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0200 for
the discharge of fill material to waters and adjacent wetland areas which are above headwaters or
to wetland areas that are not a part of the surface tributary system to interstate waters or
navigable waters of the United States (i.e., isolated wetlands) as described in 33 CFR 330
Appendix A (B) (14) of the Corps of Engineers regulations (Nationwide Permit No. 14 and
Regional General Permit 198200031) and for the Riparian Area Protection Rules (Buffer Rules) in
15A NCAC 2B .0200. The category of activities shall include any fill activity for road crossings
and is limited to fill less than one-third acre in tidal waters and less than one-half acre in non-tidal
waters. This Certification replaces Water Quality Certification Number 2177 issued on November
5, 1987, Water Quality Certification Number 2666 issued on January 21, 1992, Water Quality
Certification Number 2732 issued on May 1, 1992, Water Quality Certification Number 3103
issued on February 11, 1997, and Water Quality Certification Number 3289 issued on June 1,
2000. This WQC is rescinded when the Corps of Engineers re-authorizes Nationwide Permit 14
or Regional General Permit 198200031or when deemed appropriate by the Director of DWQ.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity will not violate
applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217
if conducted in accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Enumerating and Reporting of Impacts:
Streams - Impacts to streams as determined by the Division of Water Quality shall be
measured as length of the centerline of the normal flow channel. Permanent and/or
temporary stream impacts shall be enumerated on the entire project for all impacts
regardless of which 404 Nationwide Permits are used. Stream relocations and stream
bed and/or bank hardening are considered to be permanent stream impacts. Any
activity that results in a loss of use of stream functions including but not limited to
filling, relocating, flooding, dredging and complete shading shall be considered
stream impacts. Enumeration of impacts to streams shall include streams enclosed
by bottomless culverts, bottomless arches or other spanning structures when a 404
Permit is used anywhere in a project unless the entire structure (including
construction impacts) spans the entire bed and both banks of the stream, is only
used for a road, driveway or path crossing, and is not mitered to follow the stream
pattern. Impacts for dam footprints and flooding will count toward the threshold for
stream impacts, but flooding upstream of the dam will not (as long as no filling,
excavation, relocation or other modification of the existing stream dimension, pattern
or profile occurs) count towards mitigation.
Wetlands - Impacts to wetlands as determined by the Division of Water Quality shall
be measured as area. Permanent and/or temporary wetland impacts shall be
enumerated on the entire project for all impacts regardless of which 404 Nationwide
Permits are used. Any activity that results in a loss of use of wetland functions
including but not limited to filling, draining, and flooding shall be considered wetland
impacts. Enumeration of impacts to wetlands shall include activities that change the
hydrology of a wetland when a 404 Permit is used anywhere in a project.
WQC #3375
• The structural stormwater practices as approved by the Wetlands Unit as well as
drainage patterns must be maintained in perpetuity.
• No changes to the structural stormwater practices shall be made without written
authorization from the Division of Water Quality.
5. Compensatory stream mitigation shall be required at a 1:1 ratio for all perennial and
intermittent stream impacts equal to or exceeding 150 feet and that require application to
DWQ in watersheds classified as ORW, HQW, Tr, WS-1 and WS-11;
6. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute Section 143-215.3D(e), any
application for a 401 Water Quality Certification must include the appropriate fee.
If a project also requires a CAMA Permit, one payment to both agencies shall be
submitted and will be the higher of the two fees;
7. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) compensatory mitigation may be required for
impact to 150 linear _feet.or more of streams and/or one acre or more of wetlands. For
linea lic transportationproject% impacts equal to or exceeding 150 feet per stream
may require mitigation. In addition, buffer mitigation may be required for any project with
v Buffer Rules in effect at the time of application for buffer impacts resulting from activities
' classified as "allowable with mitigation" within the "Table of Uses" section of the Buffer
Rules or require a variance under the Buffer Rules. A determination of buffer, wetland
and stream mitigation requirements shall be made for any Certification for this Nationwide
Permit. The most current design and monitoring protocols from DWQ shall be followed
and written plans submitted for DWQ approval as required in those protocols. When
compensatory mitigation is required for a project, the mitigation plans must be approved
by DWQ in writing before the impacts approved by the Certification occur, unless
otherwise specified in the approval letter. The mitigation plan must be implemented and/or
constructed before any permanent building or structure on site is occupied. In the case
of public road projects, the mitigation plan must be implemented before the road is
opened to the travelling public. Projects may also be implemented once payment is made
to a private mitigation bank or other in-lieu fee program, as specified in the written
concurrence of 401 Certification for a project. Please note that if a stream relocation is
conducted as a stream restoration as defined in The Internal Technical Guide for Stream
Work in North Carolina, April 2001, the restored length can be used as compensatory
mitigation for the impacts resulting from the relocation;
For any project involving re-alignment of streams, a stream relocation plan must be
included with the 401 application for written DWQ approval. Relocated stream designs
should include the same dimensions, patterns and profiles as the existing channel, to the
maximum extent practical. The new channel should be constructed in the dry and water
shall not be turned into the new channel until the banks are stabilized. Vegetation used for
bank stabilization shall be limited to native woody species, and should include
establishment of a 30 foot wide wooded and an adjacent 20 foot wide vegetated buffer on
both sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent practical. A transitional phase
incorporating coir fiber and seedling establishment is allowable. Also, rip-rap may be
allowed if it is necessary to maintain the physical integrity of the stream, but the applicant
must provide written justification and any calculations used to determine the extent of rip-
rap coverage requested. If suitable stream mitigation is not practical on-site, then stream
impact will need to be mitigated elsewhere;
9. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be
placed below the elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage of water and
aquatic life unless it can be shown to DWQ that providing passage would be impractical.
Design and placement of culverts including open bottom or bottomless arch culverts and
other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a
manner that may result in aggradation, degradation or significant changes in hydrology of
WQC #3375
Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications prior to a
Certification decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality.
Effective date: 18 March 2002
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
By
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
WQC # 3375