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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
September 20, 2001
DWQ# 01-1257
Stanley County
Don S. Page
46397 Sapona Lane
Norwood, NC 28128
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Mr. Page:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to construct 150 feet of bulkhead on lot number
139, Sapona Trace on Lake Tillery in Stanley County, as described in your application received by the Division of Water
Quality on August 21, 2001 (dated August 10, 2001). After reviewing your application, we have decided that this activity is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3280, which can be downloaded from our web site at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. This Certification allows you to use Regional Permit Number 198200030 when the US
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issues it. 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. If you change your
- project, you must notify us in writing and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible' for
complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the-
conditions listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. 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 Pete Colwell in the DWQ Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-6040 or John Dorney in
Raleigh at 919-733-9646.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Th rpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Attachment
cc: US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
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N. C. Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 [phone] Customer Service
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Office Use Only: Form Version Apri12001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 0 1 1 2 5 7
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
L Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: `e Kr Pas c
[Section 404 Permit
? tion 10 Permit
401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:
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: ?
IL Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name:--
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Telephone Number. 7a 5? - Si T tF - S s3 Fax Number:
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:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address: _
-Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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IM 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 roll-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:
2.T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3-Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4.Location
County: S-f%(!J fi Nearest Town: N a Rwo02(? N .C-,
Subdivision name (incldde phase/lot number). ? jwwr ft " 70-^ c. , i e+ #- 13 9
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): SSr kt.0 a 1
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5. Site coordinates, if available (UI'M or Lat/Long):
(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:
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7.Property size (acres):
8.Nearest b L a T'
...: __ ._ _ ._ ody of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): ? • t '")
9.River Basin: yr4 K: a ?: Vg/r- S rya:.-?
(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/.)
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed
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11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project:- N oNTc .
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12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: S4:v zP..% oL--
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IV. 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 USAGE 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.
V. 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
VL 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 peremnial) must be shown on 'a
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.
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1. Wetland Impacts .
Wetland
Impact
Site Number
(indicate on
ma
Type of
Impact* Area
of
Impact

(acres) Located within
.100-year
Floodplain**

(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest -
Stream

(linear feet)

Type of Wetland***

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,. ...... 4"'W's O,MaMy a.s. AMAKUY UcmpuUy uWaum. mpachs mcmae, um; are not nm tea to: mecrhamrm ctearmg, giamng,1114
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 haWwww.fema gov.
List a wetand type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saitwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: N s tj F
Total area of wetland impact proposed: to a #-S- .
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number

(indicate on
map)
Type of

Impact* Length of
Impact

(linear
feet)

Stream Name** ` Average
Width of
Stream

Before
Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent?

(please specify)

.- -- ,.,,h.a 04 ?aw,y anu AM3"Uy icmporary Mpaas. ,mks mchuoc, am are not tmnua w. cuhverts ana mmmatea rip-rap,
dams:( ely list. impacts due toboth structure-and .flooding), relocation; (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabs activities (mot wall, M-rap, crib wall,. gabions, etc.), excavation, dtdhing/ ing, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included..
:• Stream.nainmcan'be'found on USGS
topographic maps..If a stream has no's bsias'UT ?imnamed tributary) to the wrest
downstream named stream into which it flown: USGS maps art available through theUSES at 2400-358-96I6, or online at
www.hhsss.>rov. Several internet sites also allow direct` download and printing of USGS .,maps (e g., wWWj ozone.c?
www.mapgthest con, etc.).
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Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U. S.
Open Water
Area
Impact
Site Number
Type of Impact* of Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond
estuary

(indicate on Impact
(acres) (if applicable) ,
,
sound, bay, ocean, etc.)
ma

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I'm wcU nwa" WPWUW,Y am UMMY VVIPFwarY nnPam• i WMS mcinae, = are not nnn ca to tui, mcamon, dredging,
flooding, drainage, buDcheads, 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.): s 1 L h
h
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., live
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
Size of watershed draining to pond: 1 Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be usefid 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. -
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VIIL Mitigation
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
hft://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlandststrmgide.html.
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
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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 the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
• Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
Land?
Yes ? No
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.
Yes ? No ?
UL 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 )?
Yes No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:.
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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.
Zone* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
T [.One 1 ex=M out su tea perpenmeWar from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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.
X. 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.
XL 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.
• Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 211.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No ?
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KIL 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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Applicant/ a Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided)