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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
1 • •
NCDENR-
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
April 24, 2000
Nash County
DWQ Project # 000538
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Tar Pamlico Buffer Rules
L. Wayne Edwards
470 Melton Bridge Road
Enfield, NC 27823
Dear Nr. Edwards:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to impact 48 feet of Lane Swamp in Nash
County for the purpose of residential construction as you described in your application received by the Division of Water
Quality on April 13, 2000. After reviewing your application, we have determined that this action is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number 3103. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 14 when
issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This approval is also valid for the Tar Pamlico buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0259).
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, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval
will expire when the accompanying 404 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 except as modified below. 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). This approval shall expire when the corresponding Nationwide Permit
expires or as otherwise provided in the General Certification. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed
in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter
150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-
7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646.
Sincerely,
J1/1 Kerr T. Stevens
Attachment
cc: Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files 000538
Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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Chamblee & Strickland
Land Surveying
123 West Washington Street • P.O. Box 104
Nashville, North Carolina 27856
VAN T. CHAMBLEE, PLS
JAMES G. STRICKLAND, PLS

PAYMENT
RECEIVED
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
DATE: APRIL 12, 2000
TO: JOHN DORNEY
FROM: VAN T. CHA-MBLEE, PLS
TELEPHONE [phone]
FACSIMILE [phone]
000533
APR 13 2000
WETLANDS
TER QUAH rY , " 0
RE: LEONARD WAYNE EDWARDS PROPERTY
"THE MEADOWS" SUBDIVISION
NASH COUNTY
FOR YOUR REVIEW AND COMMENTS.

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()00538 RECEIVED
DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID-
NATI NWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT 1«)
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICA` ON
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT'S THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFCATION NDS 6tv
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAG ALITY ECTi ;a,
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 MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER
OUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD,
RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR ME.
1. OWNER'S NAME: L ?o •? n e ??. ?q cC
2. MAULING ADDRESS: 4--7
T?P /?eti?Yr?,?s
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: 2 7 `? z 3
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS. INCLUDI?G SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): S /5 l6
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (SOME) -5663 (WORK) Y25,2-- 450-S66?
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):. II ?/
1.16, ; ?c e ,
COUNTY:.,, Ng. 5 - NEAREST TOWN: K

lit, L;(?CA?ION (INCLUDE ROAD'NULGERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.)

6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: ??n e 5_wA
RIVER g1: !^ r
7a. - IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT. TIDAL SALTWATER, (SAS
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQWt OUTSTANDING RESOURSE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-1 OR WS-in? YES ( ) NO - (X ) IF YES. EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIROMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ( ) NO ( X )
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?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON TEMS
PROJECT? YES ( ) NO (><) IF YES. PROVIDE ACTION L. D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES ( ) NO (y-) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK
ga. ESTIINATED TOTAL NUMBERS OP ACMES IN TRACT OF LAND: ?
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS DdPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILJ. XG.- O EXCAVATION: 0
FLOODING: 0 OTHER
DRADLkCZ : '[DOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (11F
REI OCATED. PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCA71ON:
LENGTH BEFORE: - JFT AFTER FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 7 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: _ PT AFTER Z FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL DeACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL. RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PUS IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION:. X COONSTRUCTION OF A DAMOLOODLNG:
OTHER:
it IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SEZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? WHAT IS THE EXPECTED
POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DISCTIP'TION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 8112 BY I I DRAWINGS ONLY)
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: , At- < el ,:L r IOr-, ti ?4
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTTVTTY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
a7ETi.ANDS-( INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO NUNIMEZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERIVE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALY
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: N
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA
WEVCH Y BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED
I .
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ( ) NO (/, ) (IF NO, GO TO 16)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIEM PREPERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES( ) NO(
)
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REFMWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ( ) NO ( )
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATIONFROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE 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 OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
L 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 STREAM MnMRMIITENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE I INCH EQUALS SO FEET
OF I INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PRODUCT.
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 USE OF SURROUNDING PROPOERTY?

E IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
.D2(" ?Z>
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER. IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WTLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US 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 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,
OWNER'S/AG 'S SIGNATURE
DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).
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NATI NWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT *)
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFCATION
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). SEVE _
(7) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER
1. 'OWNER'S NAM : L lla.l n2 ?ot,..c,
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 4-7D /Ile / 4 ,.,
SUBDIVISIONNAME T?e eA r„.s ,I
CITY- STATE: ZI,PCODE: Z79 Z3
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLS?C Tlr SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILJNG ADDRESS ABOVE): 1 S !?
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3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME)t(;2 -44-5--5663 (WOE y252- 9-5e--6667
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENTS NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): .
COUNTY: l1/?. 5 NEAREST TOWN: 1,.J?, • ?. ke rs.

SPECIFIC LOCATION MiCLUDE ROAD'NUbMERS. LANDMARKS. FACT.)

6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAMIRIVE L
RIVER BASIN-
7a. - IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT. TIDAL SALTWATER. (SAS
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW). OUTSTANDING RESOURSE WATERS (ORW). WATER
SUPPLY (WS-1 OR WS-111)? YES ( ) NO . ( X ) IF YES. EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHQLA NORTH CAROE24A DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OP ENVIROMER TAL CONCERN (AEG ? YES( ) NO ( X) - .
% IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST,OF
COASTAL COUNTIES). WHAT TS THE LAND USE PLAN "P) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON TEIS
PROJECT? YES ( ) NO (><) ff YES. PROVIDE ACTION LD. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL DIFORMA77ON (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CER I WICATION a
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
P TIURE? YES ( ) NO (X) IF YES. DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTII4IATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND' 3
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SrM

10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS DeACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:

F>x.L,II?IG; © EXCAVATION:
FLOODWO: O OTHER:
DRADIACM d TOTAL ACRES TO BE DOAL-=.-
lob. (1) STREAM CHANNEL Tb BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT' (IF
RII.OCATFD. PROVIDE, DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AREA RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: -FT AFTER: Fr
WIDTH BEFORE (based on nofmal high water contours): 7 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 2- Fr AFTER 2
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PCB IN CHANNEL: ?._
C CANNEL EXCAVATION: Y, COONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED. WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAWING TO THE POND? WHAT IS THE EXPECTED
POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DISCMMON OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECRA_ LAICAL
EQUUVAM,4T TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 8112 BY I I DRAWINGS ONLY)
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
VIETL AN?D/S'( INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIIAM WETLAND IMPACTS)
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15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERIVE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALY
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: N
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA
WHICH tAAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED
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17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF
. PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ( ) NO (-/, ) (IF NO, GO TO 16)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPRRATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES( ) NO( )
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REFIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ( ) NO ( )
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATIONFROM THE STATE
CLEAmGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CARouNA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROL NA 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 OF FELL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELIINEA71ON MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS. LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21,26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMTCTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE MOPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET
OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PRODUCT.
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. ;
a. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPOERTY?
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E IF APPLICABLE. WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER. IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE. WTLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE DAPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT.
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF 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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OWNER'S/AG 'S SIGNATURE
DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).