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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
June 23, 2000
Wake County
DWQ Project # 000816
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Neuse Buffer Rules with Conditions
Central Carolina Homes, Inc
c/o Chris Majewski
2832 Brentfield Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
Dear Sirs:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to fill 0.05 acres of wetlands, and to
impact 161 feet of stream channel and associated riparian buffers in Wake County for the purpose of residential construction, as you
described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality on June 19, 2000. After reviewing your application, we have
decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3287. This certification allows you to use
Nationwide Permit Number 39 when the Corps of Engineers issues it. This approval is also valid for the Neuse River buffer rules (15A
NCAC 213 .0233). In addition, you should set any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including
(but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Water shed regulations.
This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and, design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you
must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of
this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this
project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6)
and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed below and in the attached certification.
1. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all lots with remaining jurisdictional wetlands and waters or areas
within 50 feet of all streams and ponds to notify the state in order to assure compliance for future wetland and/or water impact.
These mechanisms shall be put in place within 30 days of the date of this letter or the issuance of the 404 Permit (whichever is
later).
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60
days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This
certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any
questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646.
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File Copy
Central Files 000816
Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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16 June 2000

Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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Re: Optimist Farm Road Subdivision Proposed Road Crossings. Pre-Construction Notification
W Application for a Nationwide 39 Permit, 401 Ceritification, and Neuse Buffer Impact Notification.
__ •_~e S&EC Project No. 00-4381.
Dear Mr. Tugwell and Dorney,
Soil & Environmental Consultants (S&EC) is submitting on behalf of Central Carolina Homes a Pre-
Construction Application (PCN) for proposed permanent impacts to three individual unnamed tributaries of
Middle Creek and their associated Neuse Riparian Buffers. The subject property is approximately 56 acres
and is located approximately 1600 feet west of the Optimist Farm Road (SR 1390) and Bell Lake Road (SR
1386) intersection. The property is located adjacent to the north of Optimist Farm Road, Wake County,
North Carolina. The unnamed tributaries are classified as C NSW Waters [Stream Index No. 27-43-15-
(4)1-
The proposed permanent impacts on-site consist of three individual road crossings. Two of the road
crossings are associated with the construction of a paved road that will provide accessibility to the eastern
side of the property and will be named Optimist Ridge Trail. Optimist Ridge Trial will consist of a 50-foot
wide right-of-way. The third crossing is associated with the construction of a gravel road that will provide
access to the community well lot. This gravel road will start at the terminus of an existing road, Henderson
Road, and will be 20 feet wide. The crossings have been labeled 1-3 on the enclosed figures and impact
totals have been calculated utilizing AutoCAD 14.
The unnamed channels proposed for the aforementioned road crossings are intermittent and it is S&EC's
professional opinion that the channels are insignificant. No impacts are being proposed to the stream
channel indicated on the USGS quad map as a blue-line perennial channel.
Wetlands and Neuse Buffer channels were flagged by S&EC on 27 and 28 May 1999. Wetlands were
flagged only in areas that would be potentially be impacted by the proposed development. Wetlands that
were identified in the southeastern corner of the property, adjacent to Optimist Farm Road, were avoided
after the original road layout was altered and shifted to the east. Unavoidable wetland impacts are
proposed for Crossing 1. Wetlands were identified and flagged along the channel subject to the proposed
Crossing 1 (See figure). Crossing 1 was located in an area that reduced potential wetland impacts and also
positioned the road as close to perpendicular to the stream channel as possible. Shifting the road crossing
in either direction would result in the increase of total wetland impacts.
The proposed road plan will result in a total wetland impact of 0.049-acre and 161 linear feet of intermittent
insignificant stream channel. Proposed Neuse Buffer impacts equal 0.214-acre in Zone 1 and 0.071 in
Zone 2, totaling 0.285-acre. It is our professional opinion that the channels are insignificant, and the
impacts arc less than 150 feet per channel. The proposed Neuse Buffer impacts are below the 1!3-acre
Wetland Delineation/Permitting/Mitigation Soil/Site Evaluations On-Site Septic Systems Environmental Assessments/Audits
Neuse Basin and Watershed Buffer Evaluations Groundwater Hydrology Endangered Species
Charlotte Office: [phone] • Hickory Office: [phone]
threshold, and the impacts are less than 150 feet per channel. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed for the
stream or buffer impacts.
I can be reached at 919/846-5900 or 919/291-1075 for any questions or requests regarding this application.
Sincerely,
Soil and Environmental Consultants
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Peter A. Jelenevs
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Biologist
Enclosures: 1) PCN Application
2) Lake Wheeler (1993) and Apex (1974), North Carolina 7.5-minute USGS Quadrangle.
3) Impact Figures-4 sheets
4) Agent Authorization Form
5) Soil Map
6) DWQ $475 Application Fee
DWQ ID: 000816
Owner's Name: Central Carolina Homes, Inc.-Chris Majewski
Corps Action ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 39
Pre-Construction Notification Application
For Nationwide Permits that Require:
1) Notification to the Corps of Engineers
2) Application for Section 401 Certification
3) Coordination with the NC Division of Coastal Management
Send the original and (1) copy of this completed form to the appropriate field office of
the Corps of Engineers (see agency addresses sheet). Seven (7) copies should be sent to
the NC Division of Environmental Management (see agency addresses sheet). PLEASE
PRINT.
1.
2
Mailing Address: 2832 Brentfield Dr.
City: Raleigh
State: N.C.
Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address
above): Located on the north side of Optimist Farm Road, approximately 1600 feet west
of the Optimist Farm Road and Bell Lake Road intersection. The subdivision name is
Optimist Farm.
3) Telephone Number (Home): (Work):919/852-5661
4) If applicable, agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone
number:
Soil & Environmental Consultants Inc. Phone: [phone]
11010 Raven Ridge Road

Zip Code: 27606
Fax: [phone]
Raleigh, N.C. 27614
5. Location of work (provide a map, preferable a copy of USGS topographic map or
aerial photograph with scale):
Subdivision Name: Optimist Farm
County: Wake Nearest town or city: Raleigh
Specific Location (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Located adjacent on
the north side of Optimist Farm Road (SR1390), approximately 1600 feet west of
the Optimist Farm Road and Bell Lake Road (SR 1386) intersection, Raleigh, Wake
County, North Carolina.
6. Impacted or nearest stream/river: Unnamed tributaries of Middle Creek
River Basin: Neuse
7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high quality
waters (HQW), outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS-I or WS-
II)? YES ? NO ® If yes, explain:
7b. If the project is located within a North Carolina division of coastal management
area of environmental concern (AEC)? YES ? NO
7c.
If the project is located within a coastal county (see page 7 for list of coastal
counties), what is the land use plan (LUP) designation?
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8a. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
YES ? NO ® If yes, provide Action ID number of pervious permit and
any additional information (including photocopy of 401 certification).
8b. Are additional permit requests expected for this property in the future?
YES ? NO ® If yes, describe anticipated work:
9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: 56 acres
9b. Estimated total number or acres of wetlands located on project site: ,/- 3 acres
10a. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project by:
Filling: 0.049-acre Excavation:
Flooding:
Drainage:
Other:
Total acres to be impacted: 0.049-acre
10b. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated,
provide distance both before and after relocation):
Length before: 161 feet
After: 135 feet
Width Before (based on normal high water contours): average: 2 feet
Width After: 2 feet
Average depth before: < 1 foot After: < 1 foot
(2) Stream channel impacts will result from: (check all that apply)
Open channel relocation: ? Placement of pipe in channel:
Channel Excavation: ® Construction of a Dam/Flooding: ?
Other:
11. If construction of a pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining to
the pond? N/A
What is the expected pond surface area?
12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical
equipment to be used (attach plans 81/2" x 11" drawings only):
Proposed construction of a road for the purpose of accessing a planned
subdivision. Proposed work includes three individual stream crossings.
Reinforced concrete pipes will be placed in the channel to convey streamflows.
Two of the crossings are 50 feet wide and one of the crossings is 20 feet wide.
Typical road construction equipment will be utilized including by not limited to
graders, excavators, backhoe and frontend loaders.
13. Purpose of proposed work: Construct road infrastructure in order to provide
accessibility to a planned subdivision.
14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands
(include any measures taken to minimize wetland impacts): The properties
configuration limits available alternatives for road alignments. Stream crossings are
unavoidable. Road enterance was shifted to the east to avoid wetlands adjacent to
Opitimist Farm Road. The perennial channel that flows from the North to the south
bisecting the site will not be impacted.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (see agency addresses sheet) regarding
the presence of any federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or
threatened species or critical habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the
proposed project. Date contacted: (attach responses from these agencies).
Performed by the Corps
16. You are required to contact the state historic preservation officer (SHPO) (see
agency address sheet) regarding the presence of historic properties in the permit
area which may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: Performed
by Corps
17. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (state)
land?
YES ? NO ® If no, go to 18.
a. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document
pursuant to the requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Policy
Act?
YES ? NO ?
b. If yes, has the document been reviewed through the North Carolina
Department of Administration State Clearinghouse?
YES ? NO ?
If answers to 17b is YES, then submit appropriate documentation from the state
clearinghouse to division of environmental management regarding compliance
with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
Questions regarding the State Clearinghouse review process should be directed to
Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director State Clearinghouse, North Carolina Department of
Administration, 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003,
telephone [phone].
18. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity
involves the discharge of excavated or fill material into wetlands:
a. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, lakes and ponds on
the property (for Nationwide Permit numbers 14, 18, 21, 26, 29 and 38). All
streams (intermittent and permanent) on the property must be shown on the
map. Map scales should be 1 inch equals 50 feet or 1 inch equals 100 feet or
their equivalent.
b. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant
to the placement of the delineation line.
d. Attach a copy of the stormwater management plan, if required.
e. What is land used of surrounding property? Residential, forested and
agricultural.
If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Individual septic
systems
g. Signed and dated agent authorization letter, if applicable.
NOTE: Wetlands or Waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to:
1. Issuance of a Section 404 Corps of Engineers Permit,
2. Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental
Management (Water Quality) certification, and
3. (in the twenty coastal counties only) A letter from the North Carolina
Division of Coastal Management stating the proposed activity is consistent
with the North Carolina Coastal Management program.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
June 23, 2000
Wake County
DWQ Project # 000816
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Neuse Buffer Rules with Conditions
Central Carolina Homes, Inc
c/o Chris Majewski
2832 Brentfield Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
Dear Sirs:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to fill 0.05 acres of wetlands, and to
impact 161 feet of stream channel and associated riparian buffers in Wake County for the purpose of residential construction, as you
described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality on June 19, 2000. After reviewing your application, we have
decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3287. This certification allows you to use
Nationwide Permit Number 39 when the Corps of Engineers issues it. This approval is also valid for the Neuse River buffer rules (15A
NCAC 2B .0233). In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including
(but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Water shed regulations.
This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and, design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you
must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of
this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this
project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6)
and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed below and in the attached certification.
1. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all lots with remaining jurisdictional wetlands and waters or areas
within 50 feet of all streams and ponds to notify the state in order to assure compliance for future wetland and/or water impact.
These mechanisms shall be put in place within 30 days of the date of this letter or the issuance of the 404 Permit (whichever is
later).
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60
days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This
certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any
questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646.
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Central Files 000816
Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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16 June 2000
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S&EC Project No. 00-4381.

Dear Mr. Tugiyell and Dorney.
Soil & Environmental Consultants (S&EC) is submitting on behalf of Central Carolina Homes a Pre-
Construction Application (PCN) for proposed permanent impacts to three individual unnamed tributaries of
Middle Creek and their associated Neuse Riparian Buffers. The subject property is approximately 56 acres
and is located approximately 1600 feet west of the Optimist Farm Road (SR 1390) and Bell Lake Road (SR
1386) intersection. The property is located adjacent to the north of Optimist Farm Road, Wake County.
North Carolina. The unnamed tributaries are classified as C NSW Waters [Stream Index No. 27-43-15-
(4)1.
The proposed permanent impacts on-site consist of three individual road crossings. Two of the road
crossings are associated with the construction of a paved road that will provide accessibility to the eastern
side of the property and will be named Optimist Ridge Trail. Optimist Ridge Trial will consist of a 50-foot
wide right-of-wa_v. The third crossing is associated with the construction of a gravel road that will proN ide
access to the community well lot. This gravel road will start at the terminus of an existing road, Henderson
Road, and will be 20 feet wide. The crossings have been labeled 1-3 on the enclosed figures and impact
totais have been caicuiated utilizing AutoCAD 14.
The unnamed channels proposed for the aforementioned road crossings are intermittent and it is S&EC's
professional opinion that the channels are insignificant. No impacts are being proposed to the stream
channel indicated on the USGS quad map as a blue-line perennial channel.
Wetlands and Neuse Buffer channels were flagged by S&EC on 27 and 28 May 1999. Wetlands were
flagged only in areas that would be potentially be impacted by the proposed development. Wetlands that
were identified in the southeastern corner of the property, adjacent to Optimist Farm Road, were avoided
after the original road layout was altered and shifted to the east. Unavoidable wetland impacts are
proposed for Crossing 1. Wetlands were identified and flagged along the channel subject to the proposed
Crossing I (See figure). Crossing 1 was located in an area that reduced potential wetland impacts and also
positioned the road as close to perpendicular to the stream channel as possible. Shifting the road crossing
in either direction would result in the increase of total wetland impacts.
The proposed road plan will result in a total wetland impact of 0.049-acre and 161 linear feet of intermittent
insignificant stream channel. Proposed Neuse Buffer impacts equal 0.214-acre in Zone 1 and 0.071 in
Zone 2. totaling 0.285-acre. It is our professional opinion that the channels are insignificant, and the
impacts arc less than 150 feet per channel- The proposed Neuse Buffer impacts are below the 1/3-acre
Wetland Delineation/Permitting/Mitigation Soil/Site Evaluations On-Site Septic Systems Environmental Assessments/Audits
Neuse Basin and Watershed Buffer Evaluations Groundwater Hydrology Endangered Species
Charlotte Office: [phone] • Hickory Office: [phone]
threshold, and the impacts are less than 150 feet per channel. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed for the
stream or buffer impacts.
I can be reached at 919/846-5900 or 919/291-1075 for any questions or requests regarding this application.
Sincerely,
Soil and Environmental Consultants
G-w qukkwoL?
Peter A. Jelenevs
Biologist
Enclosures: 1) PCN Application
2) Lake Wheeler (1993) and Apex (1974), North Carolina 7.5-minute USGS Quadrangle.
3) Impact Figures-4 sheets
4) Agent Authorization Form
5) Soil Map
6) DWQ $475 Application Fee
DWQ ID: 0 0 0 816
Corps Action ID:

Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 39
Pre-Construction Notification Application
For Nationwide Permits that Require:
1) Notification to the Corps of Engineers
2) Application for Section 401 Certification
3) Coordination with the NC Division of Coastal Management
Send the original and (1) copy of this completed form to the appropriate field office of
the Corps of Engineers (see agency addresses sheet). Seven (7) copies should be sent to
the NC Division of Environmental Management (see agency addresses sheet). PLEASE
PRINT.
1.
2.
Owner's Name: Central Carolina Homes, Inc.-Chris Majewski
Mailing Address: 2832 Brentfield Dr.
Subdivision Name: Optimist Farm
City: Raleigh
State: N.C.
Zip Code: 27606
Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address
above): Located on the north side of Optimist Farm Road, approximately 1600 feet west
of the Optimist Farm Road and Bell Lake Road intersection. The subdivision name is
Optimist Farm.
3) Telephone Number (Home): (Work):919/852-5661
4) If applicable, agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone
number:
Soil & Environmental Consultants Inc. Phone: [phone]
11010 Raven Ridge Road Fax: [phone]
Raleigh, N.C. 27614
5. Location of work (provide a map, preferable a copy of USGS topographic map or
aerial photograph with scale):
County: Wake Nearest town or city: Raleigh
Specific Location (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Located adjacent on
the north side of Optimist Farm Road (SR1390), approximately 1600 feet west of
the Optimist Farm Road and Bell Lake Road (SR 1386) intersection, Raleigh, Wake
County, North Carolina.
6. Impacted or nearest stream/ river: Unnamed tributaries of Middle Creek
River Basin: Neuse
7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high quality
waters (HQW), outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS-I or WS-
II)? YES ? NO ® If yes, explain:
7b. If the project is located within a North Carolina division of coastal management
area of environmental concern (AEC)? YES ? NO
7c
8a. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
YES ? NO ® If yes, provide Action ID number of pervious permit and
any additional information (including photocopy of 401 certification).
8b. Are additional permit requests expected for this property in the future?
YES ? NO ® If yes, describe anticipated work:
9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: 56 acres
If the project is located within a coastal county (see page 7 for list of coastal
counties), what is the land use plan (LUP) designation?
9b. Estimated total number or acres of wetlands located on project site: +/_ 3 acres
10a. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project by:
Filling: 0.049-acre Excavation:
Flooding:
Drainage:
Other:
Total acres to be impacted: 0.049-acre
10b. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated,
provide distance both before and after relocation):
Length before: 161 feet
After: 135 feet
Width Before (based on normal high water contours): average: 2 feet
Width After: 2 feet
Average depth before: < 1 foot
After: < 1 foot
(2) Stream channel impacts will result from: (check all that apply)
Open channel relocation: ? Placement of pipe in channel:
Channel Excavation: ® Construction of a Dam/Flooding: ?
Other:
11. If construction of a pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining to
the pond? N/A
What is the expected pond surface area?
12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical
equipment to be used (attach plans 81/2" x 11" drawings only):
Proposed construction of a road for the purpose of accessing a planned
subdivision. Proposed work includes three individual stream crossings.
Reinforced concrete pipes will be placed in the channel to convey streamflows.
Two of the crossings are 50 feet wide and one of the crossings is 20 feet wide.
Typical road construction equipment will be utilized including by not limited to
graders, excavators, backhoe and frontend loaders.
13. Purpose of proposed work: Construct road infrastructure in order to provide
accessibility to a planned subdivision.
14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands
(include any measures taken to minimize wetland impacts): The properties
configuration limits available alternatives for road alignments. Stream crossings are
unavoidable. Road enterance was shifted to the east to avoid wetlands adjacent to
Opitimist Farm Road. The perennial channel that flows from the North to the south
bisecting the site will not be impacted.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (see agency addresses sheet) regarding
the presence of any federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or
threatened species or critical habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the
proposed project. Date contacted: (attach responses from these agencies).
Performed by the Corps
16. You are required to contact the state historic preservation officer (SHPO) (see
agency address sheet) regarding the presence of historic properties in the permit
area which may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: Performed
by Corps
17. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (state)
land?
YES ? NO ® If no, go to 18.
a. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document
pursuant to the requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Policy
Act?
YES ? NO ?
b. If yes, has the document been reviewed through the North Carolina
Department of Administration State Clearinghouse?
YES ? NO ?
If answers to 17b is YES, then submit appropriate documentation from the state
clearinghouse to division of environmental management regarding compliance
with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
Questions regarding the State Clearinghouse review process should be directed to
Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director State Clearinghouse, North Carolina Department of
Administration, 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003,
telephone [phone].
18. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity
involves the discharge of excavated or fill material into wetlands:
a. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, lakes and ponds on
the property (for Nationwide Permit numbers 14, 18, 21, 26, 29 and 38). All
streams (intermittent and permanent) on the property must be shown on the
map. Map scales should be 1 inch equals 50 feet or 1 inch equals 100 feet or
their equivalent.
b. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant
to the placement of the delineation line.
d. Attach a copy of the stormwater management plan, if required.
e. What is land used of surrounding property? Residential, forested and
agricultural.
If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Individual septic
systems
g. Signed and dated agent authorization letter, if applicable.
NOTE: Wetlands or Waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to:
1. Issuance of a Section 404 Corps of Engineers Permit,
2. Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental
Management (Water Quality) certification, and
3. (in the twenty coastal counties only) A letter from the North Carolina
Division of Coastal Management stating the proposed activity is consistent
with the North Carolina Coastal Management program.
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