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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
151 PATTON AVENUE
ROOM 208
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006
September 5, 2019
Regulatory Division
Action ID Number: SAW-2019-00534
Mr. Meinardo Lopez
P.O. Box 2184
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Dear Mr. Lopez,
SEP - 9 2019
Water Quality Regional Cperamns
Asheville Regional Office
Based on the Corps' issuance of the general permit verification dated September 5, 2019,
the Corps has determined that you have completed the requested remedial actions outlined in the
Notification of Unauthorized Activity (UA) issued under this Action ID number on April 22,
2019.
We appreciate your willingness to comply with the issued directive and completion of the
corrective measures of this Action ID. Please be aware that future unauthorized activity or permit
non-compliance may result in the assessment of a Class I Administrative Penalty under the
authority of 33 U.S.C. § 1319(g) and 33 CFR Part 326.6. Any future unauthorized work in
waters of the U.S. will be considered an intentional and knowing violation of federal law. If you
conduct work in jurisdictional waters without the required authorization, the Corps may/will take
administrative action against you, which can include a request to the U.S. Attorney to file suit
against you.
Be advised this letter pertains to your agreed upon obligations with the Corps under this
action and does not obviate the need to meet your obligations with state or local agencies on this
matter. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments, 828-271-7980, ext.4232.
Sincerely,
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David Brown, PG
Regulatory Specialist/Geologist,
Asheville Regulatory Field Office

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Franklin, North Carolian 28734
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