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TEL:[phone] P, 002
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WDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donne D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
May 14, 2002
Ms. Joanne Steenhuis
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Ex 127 Cardinal Drive t.
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
Dear Joanne:
Enclosed is the request from Mr. Laurence G. Sprunt to revise the CAMA Major permit
application for Orton Plantation located in Winnabow, Brunswick County. The application was
received as complete by our Division on November 26, 2001. The application was circulated to
state and federal review agencies (DWQ Project # 020014). Comments received during this
review favorably supported the proposed long-term berm maintenance of the main rice field
located adjacent to the Cape Fear River. The proposed creation of the two wildlife
impoundments located at the relic rice fields received negative reviews due to the impacts to
coastal/404 jurisdictional wetlands and loss of tidal marsh habitat. Based on the comments
received, the Division of Coastal Management issued a denial for the application on April 23,
2002,
The applicant has requested to delete the proposed wildlife impoundments from the
application, Please provide me with your approval and/or additional comments for the long-term
berm maintenance of the main rice field.
Should you need further information or have any questions, please contact me by phone
(919/733-2293 ext. 251) or e-mail (kristie.corson @ncmail.net). I appreciate your assistance on
this additional review,
Sincerely,

Kristie F. Corson
Assistant Permits and Consistency Coordinator
Enclosure
CC" Bob Stroud - DCM, Wilmington
1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
Phone: [phone] FAX; 91 9-733-1 495 1 Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us
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FITCEIVED
ORTON PLANTATION MAY 1 0 2002
,,A, DIV. OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
i9ardem & OVurrery R, .LE,3H
Winnabow. N. C. 29479
NC Dept of Environment & Natural Resources May 9, 2002
Division of Coastal Management
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638
Attn: Mr. Doug Huggett
Dear Sir, Re application dated November 21, 2001
In order to expedite approval of our major permit request for banking stabilization of ottr
rice fields on the Cape Fear River and a4ioining property, please eliminate my request to
improve two small "relic" rice fields in the Northern part of the application.
It is hopeful that this removes the only obstacle to the permit.
Your prompt attention will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
9 fig'
Laurence G, Sprunt
cc: Mr. Robert Stroud
NC Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Dr. Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
pF WATF,q a Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
C)\ pG North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r7„ Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
-i Acting Director
'C Division of Water Quality
May 14, 2002
Mr. Lawrence Sprunt
Orton Plantation
9149 Orton Rd. SE
Winnabow, NC 28479
SUBJECT: Approval of 401 Water Quality and Additional
Conditions
Orton Plantation Rice Field
Maintenance and Repair Project
DWQ Project # 020014
PenderOnslow County
Dear Mr. Sprunt:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions (WQC # 3371) to conduct the following activity on
at Orton Plantation in Brunswick County. This-approval allows you to:
1) To repair and maintain a 6080' berm that varies from 8' to 20'wide in areas located along the Cape Fear River ;
2) Use dredge material from the interior canal as fill for the berm repair.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your CAMA application dated November
26, 2001 and the additional information dated May 9, 2002 received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). After
reviewing your application, we have determined that General Water Quality Certification Number 3371 covers this activity.
This Certification can also be found on line at: hLtp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/certs.html. This Certification
allows you to use your CAMA Permit when the NC Division of Coastal Management issues it. Please keep in mind that
there may be additional Federal, State or Local regulations applicable to your project, such as (but not limited to) Sediment
and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations and Coastal Stormwater. In addition, this
approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA Permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
Certification
Please understand that if you change or modify your project, you must notify the Division (DWQ) 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 Certifications 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
certifications and the additional conditions listed below:
1). When maintaining/repairing the berm, turbidity, controls (turbidity curtain)must be maintained throughout
construction, so that turbidity does not exceed 25 NTUs outside the project area. Please contact this Office
at the number listed below if there are any problems with turbidity;
2). The attached Certificate of Completion (COC) must be submitted to the Division upon final construction
of the site.
Ex127 Cardinal Drive t., Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
May 14, 2002
Please read the attached conditions. 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 conforming to Chapter 150B of the.North Carolina General States to the Office of Administraliye
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 DWQ Permit # 020014 under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you hale
any questions, please telephone Joanne Steenhuis or Rick Shiver at 910-395-3900.
Sincerely,

I-PI Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director, Division of Water Quality
Attachments: GC # 3371 ~y-..
Certificate of Completion
cc: Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office - Henry Wicker MAY 2 G
WiRO.
401 Wetland Unit, Central Office - Cyndi Karoly ?, p
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Central Files
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TEL:[phone] P. 002
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
May 14, 2002
Ms. Joanne Steenhuis
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Ex127 Cardinal Drive t.
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
Dear Joanne:
Enclosed is the request from Mr. Laurence G. Sprunt to revise the CAMA Major permit
application for Orton Plantation located in Winnabow, Brunswick County. The application was
received as complete by our Division on November 26, 2001. The application was circulated to
state and federal review agencies (DWQ Project # 020014). Comments received during this
review favorably supported the proposed long-term berm maintenance of the main rice field
located adjacent to the Cape Fear River. The proposed creation of the two wildlife
impoundments located at the relic rice fields received negative reviews due to the impacts to
coastal/404 jurisdictional wetlands and loss of tidal marsh habitat. Based on the comments
received, the Division of Coastal Management issued a denial for the application on April 23,
2002,
The applicant has requested to delete the proposed wildlife impoundments from the
application. Please provide me with your approval and/or additional comments for the long-term
berm maintenance of the main rice field.
Should you need further information or have any questions, please contact me by phone
(919/733-2293 ext. 251) or e-mail ([e-mail]). I appreciate your assistance on
this additional review,
Sincerely,

Kristie F. Corson
Enclosure Assistant Permits and Consistency Coordinator
cc, Bob Stroud - DCM, Wilmington
1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us
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ORTON PLANTATION MAY 10 2002
DIV. Of COASTAL MANAGEMENT
gardens & CVurfery RIISOH
Winnabow. N. C. 28479
NC Dept of Environment & Natural Resources May 9, 2002
Division of Coastal Management
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638
Attn: Mr. Doug Huggett
Dear Sir, Re application dated November 21, 2001
In order to expedite approval of our major permit request for banking stabilization of our
rice fields on the Cape Dear River and adioining property, please eliminate my request to
improve two small "relic" rice fields in the Northern part of the application.
It is hopeful that this removes the only obstacle to the permit.
Your prompt attention will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Laurence G. Spnmt
cc: Mr. Robert Stroud
NC Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Dr. Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
W A TE Michael F. Easley, Governor
?D?O RQG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
> l Acting Director
.? Division of Water Quality
May 14, 2002
Mr. Lawrence Sprunt
Orton Plantation
9149 Orton Rd. SE
Winnabow, NC 28479
SUBJECT: Approval of 401 Water Quality and Additional
Conditions
Orton Plantation Rice Field
Maintenance and Repair Project
DWQ Project # 020014
PenderOnslow County
Dear Mr. Sprunt:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions (WQC # 3371) to conduct the following activity on
at Orton Plantation in Brunswick County. This approval allows you to:
1) To repair and maintain a 6080' berm that varies from 8' to 20'wide in areas located along the Cape Fear River ;
2) Use dredge material from the interior canal as fill for the berm repair.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your CAMA application dated November
26, 2001 and the additional information dated May 9, 2002 received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). After
reviewing your application, we have determined that General Water Quality Certification Number 3371 covers this activity.
This Certification can also be found on line at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.usincwetlands/certs.html. This Certification
allows you to use your CAMA Permit when the NC Division of Coastal Management issues it. Please keep in mind that
there may be additional Federal, State or Local regulations applicable to your project, such as (but not limited to) Sediment
and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations and Coastal Stormwater. In addition, this
approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA Permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
Certification
Please understand that if you change or modify your project, you must notify the Division (DWQ) 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 Certifications 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
certifications and the additional conditions listed below:
1). When maintaining/repairing the berm, turbidity controls (turbidity curtain)must be maintained throughout
construction, so that turbidity does not exceed 25 NTUs outside the project area. Please contact this Office
at the number listed below if there are any problems with turbidity;
2). The attached Certificate of Completion (COC) must be submitted to the Division upon final construction
of the site.
1i OMR
Ex127 Cardinal Drive t., Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Page Two
Mr. Lawrence Sprunt
Orton Plantation
May 14, 2002
Please read the attached conditions. 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 conforming 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 DWQ Permit # 020014 under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have
any questions, please telephone Joanne Steenhuis or Rick Shiver at 910-395-3900.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director, Division of Water Quality
Attachments: GC # 3371
Certificate of Completion
cc: Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office - Henry Wicker
WiRO
401 Wetland Unit, Central Office - Cyndi Karoly
Central Files
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: I Steenhuis
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor: R Shiver
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Orton Plantation County Brunswick
Project Number 02 0014 County2
Recvd From DCM Region Wilmington
Received Date 1/2/02 Recvd By Region 12/21/2001
Project Type Maintenance of rice field berm
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet Him
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
LAMA 1 O Y O N F- 18-71 SC 7__F5,617- 5.64 F- F-
?F__ P7_@ N .. ?1 ?F 30;617.. ?-? ?Fr-
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y Q N Did you request more info? * Y O N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y O N
Is Mitigation required? p Y p N Recommendation: Q Issue O Issue/fond # Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss)
Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
This Office Objects to the portion of the eject that involves the berming up of two old relic rice fields
off Allen's Creek (see inset # 1 &2 in project ap location).
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Wetlands Tracking
Facility Name Orton Plantation County I?runs?sick
Project Number 02 0014 County2
0 Inactive Region y?'ilu?inton
Project Type purpose of Maintenance of rice field berm ? DCM Office Wilmington
Location Cape Fear River and Aliens Creek COE Office- Wilmington
Last
401 s
Recvd Sent to Recvd Action
Recvd From Date Region Region Date
D2VX ,. 1-2-200 2 = 7.21)03 2/2/200
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Total Total Total
Total Mit
401 401 Acres Mit
Last Action Acres Feet Feet
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Totaior Project:
Inspections/ Violations
Inspection Date Inspector Compliant Letter Type Date Sent Reply Date Current St
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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
February 25, 2002
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7001 1940 00071402 3542
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Laurence Sprunt
Orton Plantation
9149 Orton Rd. SE
Winnabow, NC 28479
Dear Mr. Sprunt:
MAR 12002
SUBJECT: PROJECT ON HOLD FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Orton Plantation Rice Fields
Repair and Maintenance Project
DWQ Project # 020014
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has reviewed you application for the repair and maintenance of rice fields
and is considering denial for part of the project being proposed for the following reasons:
1). The request to re-establish the "bankings" for the two relic rice fields will change the classification of
the waters from'brackish waters to fresh waters which will not continue to support the existing uses
as stated in 15A NCAC 2H.506(g).
2). The aerial photos dated April 23, 1999 also indicate that the "ditches" dug into the interior of the
marsh of the relic rice fields # 1 and 2 have naturalized and have developed the sinuosity associated
with natural streams.
The Division of Water Quality supports the continued maintenance of the rice field berms/bankings adjacent to
the Cape Fear River. If the project is modified to address only the maintenance of the berms/banking on the Cape Fear
River, DWQ will have no objection to the project.
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending a copy of the information to myself and to
Cyndi Karoly, Raleigh Wetlands Unit [phone]. If we do not hear from you within three weeks, we will assume
that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as withdrawn. If you have any questions,
please feel free to call me at [phone].
cerely,
Joanne Steenhuis
Environmental Specialist III
cc: Cyndi Karoly -Wetlands Group
Doug Huggett - CAMA Raleigh
Bob Stroud - CAMA Wilmington
Henry Wicker - Corps of Engineers Wilmington
IN E R
Ex127 Cardinal Drive t., Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Telephone [phone] FAX[phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
[Fwd: Orton Plantation]
Subject: [Fwd: Orton Plantation]
Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 10:44:16 -0500
From: Kristie Corson <[e-mail]>
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Cyndi,
Could you check into this?
Thanks,,
Kristie
Subject: Re: Orton Plantation
Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2002 14:50:52 -0500
From: Joanne Steenhuis <[e-mail]>
To: Kristie Corson <[e-mail]>
Kristie,
If a 401 was issued for Orton. It came from the Raleigh Office. I suggest
that you ask Cyndi Karoly? I have no idea...
Kristie Corson wrote:
> Joanne:
> The 401 was issued for Orton Plantation (DWQ#020014) on 1114102 but your
> letter dated 2125102 says that DWQ is considering a denial for
> re-establishing the berms for the relic fields. Could you check into
> this?
> Thanks,
> Kristie Corson
Joanne Steenhuis <Joanne. Steenhuis @ ncmail.net>
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3/6/029
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: J. Steenhuis
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: R Shiver
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Orton Plantation County Brunswick
Project Number 02 0014 County2
Recvd From DCM Region Wilmington
Received Date 1/2/02 Recvd By Region 12/21/2001
Project Type Maintenance of rice field berm
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. BE
LAMA I ? ®Y O N ? 18-71 SC ? 30,617. -5.64F
F-
F_F_7Y ?NF_F_F_F_30,617. ?? F_ 11
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y 0 N
Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 ISSue/Cond # Deny.
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
This Office Objects to the portion of the proiect that involves the berming up of two old relic rice fields
off Allen's Creek (see inset # 1 &2 in project ap lication).
it `di-'inlo Iettem dtten 2-25t112
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
AL 020014
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
December 21, 2001
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. John R. Dorney
Division of Water Quality
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: Orton Plantation (L. G. Sprunt & K. M. Sprunt)
Project Location: Cape Fear River and Allen's Creek, Brunswick County
I W4 L ?002
Proposed Project: Long term maintenance on the existing main rice field berm (bankings) as necessary. The
applicants also propose to re-establish the berms.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
January 17, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Bob Stroud at 910-
395-3900. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated.
See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
Phone: [phone]\Fax: [phone] \ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT; _ 2002
APPLICANTS NAME: Orton Plantation (L. G. Sprunt and K. M. Sprunt)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Cape Fear River and Allen's Creek, Brunswick County
Photo Index - 2000: 13-127 to 129 Grd.(129) A-C/19-24 1995:13-125-127 Grd. (127)N-U/14-20 1989:4 182 24.27 Grd.P-V/14-20
State Plane Coordinates - X: Insert #1 - 118633.8 Y: Insert #1- 2317341.7
Insert #2 - 118196.7 Insert #2 - 2318599.6
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: Dredge and Fill & CAMA Rover File #1 R121119A; #2 R121118B
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - September 5, 2001 & December 11, 2001
Was Applicant Present - yes, both times
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - cc: November 26, 2001
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Brunswick County
Land Classification From LUP - rural
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW; PT; CW
(C) Water Dependent: Both
(D) Intended Use: The applicant proposes to continue the long term maintenance of the main
rice field berm (bankings) in addition the applicant proposes to re-establish the
berms (bankings) across the lower ends of two relic rice fields (Insert #1 & Insert #2)
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - n/a
Planned - n/a
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Berm around main rice field
Planned - Re-established berms at relic rice fields (Insert #1 &
Insert #2)
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: Main berm > 5' per year in some areas
Source - personal observations
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED THE
Vegetated Wetlands
Insert #1
Appx 3600 s f Appx 2700 s f
Insert #2 Appx 6000 s f Appx 4500 s f
Main berm Appx (varies) Appx (varies)
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands n/a
(C) Other Inset #1- impounded Appx 41958 s f
Inset #2 - impounded Appx 186998 s f
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Approximately 245756 s f (5.64 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: no
(F) Water Classification: S C Open: no
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicants propose to do long term maintenance on the existing main rice
field berm (bankings) as necessary. The applicants also propose to re-establish the berms
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: Orton Plantation (LG & KM Sprunt) t
PAGE #2
(bankings) at the lower end of two relic rice fields that were formally maintained by the NC
Wildlife Resources Commission after rice production ceased at these two locations.
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
The entrance to Orton Plantation is located off SR 1529 which connects to NC 133
approximately 11.5 miles south of US 17 - US 74/76 west of Wilmington . It can be accessed
by traveling west from Wilmington and then taking the NC 133 exit at Leland, NC. Follow the
information signs that are located along NC 133. Since the Plantation is closed to visitation
during the winter entry must be arranged by telephoning the applicant (L G Sprunt) using either
of the following numbers. [910 371-6851 or 910 762-1055]. Please leave a message if
you do not receive an answer and the applicant will contact you and arrange for a site visit.
Orton Plantation is a pre-revolutionary rice plantation that was established circa 1725. It was
the principal plantation for rice production in North Carolina. The primary area for rice growing
is still evident in the large area of bermed (banked) rice fields located adjacent to the Cape Fear
River along the eastern shoreline of the property. These rice fields berms require a constant
vigilance to ensure that the forces of erosion from the river and flooding from storms do not
compromise the integrity of these features. Beginning in the 1940's the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, with the investment of public funds, became involved in the restoration
of the berms (bankings) surrounding the rice fields for the purpose of wildlife habitat
enhancement. This program continued for a period of approximately 30 years and an inviolate
wildlife sanctuary was established through their efforts. More recently the U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, along with some non-profit organizations, contributed financially to the restoration
work. As a result of these efforts the restored habitat have provided refuge for up to 18,000
waterfowl per year as well as providing a'haven for egrets, herons, ibises and many other shore
birds, in large numbers. The WRC has discontinued their program and the expense and
responsibility of this restorative activity has, in large measure, reverted back to the property
owners. The owners indicate that they have invested a significant effort into this project in
order to maintain and restore this historic feature along with the associated wildlife refuge.
The project areas are comprised of two distinct locations. The larger of the two are the rice
fields located adjacent to the Cape Fear River. The fields are surrounded by a series of berms
(bankings) that maintain the separation of the interior portions of the fields from the adjacent
open water bodies. The forces of erosion are a constant problem along that portion of the berm
that parallels the river. A significant breach occurred in this berm that appears to be associated
with a storm event sometime after October 2000. Past storms have also compromised this
feature and have required permits from this Division in order to repair the damage. The berm
along the. river is approximately 6080' long and varies approximately 8'to 20' in width. There is
an interior canal that separates this berm from the main portion of the rice field. This canal
varies in width for most of its' length approximately 15' to 30'. It appears to be as narrow as
10' and as wide as 40'. During past maintenance episodes materials have been removed from
the canal area and have been used as fill on top of the failed or failing berm (banking). Up until
the present time the weakened or breached have ranged in length from 50' up to approximately
250'. The applicant is requesting authorization to allow for long-term maintenance along the
main rice field berm (banking). This would be for a period of at least 10 years in order to allow
for both routine and acute erosion episodic repairs. The areas identified on Sheet 1 of 2 of the
Project View as Insert #1 and Insert #2 have been identified by the applicants as relic rice fields
FXELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: Orton Plantation (LG & KM Sprunt)
PAGE #3
that were separated from the waters of Allen's (Lilliput) Creek by berms (bankings) that they
now wish to re-establish in order to enhance the wildlife habitat associated with both areas.
Insert #1 is the smaller of these two features and is located approximately 3000' upstream of
the confluence of Allen's Creek and the Cape Fear River. It is separated from the main run of
the creek for a distance of approximately 840'. There is a man-made ditch that has been dug
adjacent to this relic field and connects to the creek at a point further upstream than would a
direct connection from the opening of the field. The vegetation in this area is comprised of
Typha iatifoiia and Spartina cynosuroides The presence of this vegetation indicates a tendency
to brackish or fresh water influence. The field measures approximately 180' across the lower
(creek) end and it extends approximately 350' landward of the creek end. There is what
appears to be, in fact, a relic berm at the lower end of this feature. It measures approximately
15' wide and is elevated above the adjacent area approximately 8" to 12". There is also what
appears to be a drainage feature transecting the berm (banking) that allows the interior area to
be connected-to the ditch that ultimately connects to the creek. The applicants are proposing to
bring in mechanical excevation equipment and by removing borrow material from the upside
area of the relic berm (banking) placing it on top of the relic berm (banking) raising it to a width
of approximately 15' and a height of approximately 2'-3'. A 12" culvert(s) will be installed
through the berm (banking) and a water control structure will be used on the interior side in
order to regulate the water elevation inside the re-impounded area. Insert #2 is by far the
larger of these two areas. Measuring to a point approximately in the middle of the lower end of
this feature it is approximately 1400' upstream from the confluence of Allen's Creek and the
Cape Fear River. The distance across the mouth measures approximately 300'. The distance to
the upper end of this feature is approximately 1100'. The predominant species is Spartina
aiterniflora. The growth form of the stems in this area could be characterized as moderate in
height (2'- 3D. The relic berm in this area is nearly non-existent. The writer investigated the
lower end of this site from the west side and found the remains of an elevated feature no more
than 3"-5" above the.adjacent substrate. This feature blended into the neighboring area
approximately 75' east of the high ground connection from which it was extending. There is a
significant drainage way flowing down the entire east side of this site. This appears to be a
least part of what is or was a natural connection of this area to the main run of Allen's Creek.
An examination of available aerial photography indicates that at approximately one-third the
distance toward the upper end of this site the vegetation transitions into the Typha and Spartina
cy found at Insert #1. The same construction method is proposed for the re-establishment of
a berm (banking) at this site. The width would range from approximately 10'-15'with a height
of approximately 2'to 3'. Culvert(s) with water control element(s) will also be employed at this
location.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: This project can be separated into two distinct proposed
activities. The first is a request to allow for an orderly approach to provide for the long-term
upkeep program for the main rice field berms (bankings) that are adjacent to and interior from
the Cape Fear River. Although erosion can certainly be expected to occur along the river,
sometimes with dramatic results (i.e. a breach of the structure), time and the elements have
also affected the more interior berms (bankings) that occasionally require repairs. The other
activity being proposed is the re-establishment of the berms (bankings) that originally created
rice fields on the historic plantation and later on created wildlife habitat until the NC WRC halted
that program. The proposed development will result in the consumption of approximately
10,500 s f of low marsh and approximately 6,300 s f of brackish marsh if authorized. The two
areas that would be isolated by this action would be manipulated to control the water level in
order to be available for enhanced avian wildlife habitat. This type of project has received mixed
reviews from the-various agencies that have a responsibility for resource protection. In the last
several weeks published reports indicate that the US Fish and Wildlife Service in South Carolina
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: Orton Plantation (LG & KM Sprunt)
PAGE #4
is proposing a project that is very similar to that being proposed for Insert #1 & #2. They
argue the position that the resulting habitat enhancement overrides the loss of resource. If the
re-established berm(banking) for Insert #2 were moved up above the location of the marsh
transition the consumption of approximately 10,500 s f of low marsh would be eliminated.
E(DEWE
D ORTON PLANTATION
NOY 2 6 2001 9149 ORTON ROAD, S. E.
DIVISION OF -VINNABOT, NORTH CAROLINA 28479
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Orton Plantation was established in 1725 and was the principal rice growing plantation
in North Carolina. Rice was grown for nearly two hundred years. In the 1940's the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission, through the investment of public funds, became involved in
the restoration of the berms(bankings) surrounding the rice fields for the purpose of wildlife
habitat enhancement. This program lasted for a period of approximately 30 years and an
inviolate wildlife sanctuary was established through their efforts. As many, as 18,000 waterfowl
per year found refuge in these managed rice fields. More recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, along with some non-profit organizations, contributed financially to the current
restoration work. Today the area is a haven for egrets, herons, ibises and many other shore
birds, in large numbers. For whatever reason the WRC discontinued their program and the
expense and responsibility of this activity has in large measure reverted back to the property
owners. The owners have made large sacrifices in order to maintain and restore this historic
treasure and intend to keep it as a wildlife refuge.
The proposed maintenance work will consist of repairing/replacing the existing Orton
Plantation main rice field outer berm(banking). This berm has been impacted by ongoing
erosion events originating from the adjacent Cape Fear River and especially those in the last few
years resulting from several hurricanes as well as the increased displacement wave action from
the ever increasing size of the vessels using the river. The work on the existing outer berm will
involve the excavation of materials from the "inside" area of the existing impoundment and the
resulting material will be used to repair or replace the damaged outer berm. It may be necessary
in some locations to armor the face of the re-stabilized berm using rock rip-rap. This material
will be of sufficient size so as not to be re-located by wave action.
The areas identified as Insert #1 and Insert #2 adjacent to Allen Creek were originally
active rice fields that, of course, were much smaller than the main fields adjacent to the Cape
Fear River. Over time, due to the ongoing forces of chronic erosion, the man-made
berms(bankings) associated with these two features were gradually reduced to basically a non-
functioning structure. The original function of these berms(bankings) has been diminished to
the point that in order for the two areas to continue to provide maximum habitat value the
owners are requesting that they be allowed to restore the berms(bankings) to their original
dimensions. Materials will be excavated from the interior side of the remnant berms and will be
deposited on top of the remaining features. Tbis action will serve to isolate the relic rice fields
from the tidal influence of Allen Creek. The owners will install a culvert or culverts with flap
gates or risers in order to allow for the continued passage of freshwater from the interior to the
waters and wetlands of Allen Creek during times of heavy rainfall events. The goal of the
owners is to restore the enhanced wildlife habitat at these two locations. At this point in time
there is only marginal habitat available. The previous activities by the NC WRC and USFWS
have demonstrated that successful wildlife utuiyation will occur when these areas are managed
properly. Proper water control is necessary in order to employ the best management regimen
possible for successful results and it is hoped that this work can continue, through this permit
review, without any more interruptions from government agencies.
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NOV 2 6 2001
DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Form DCM-MP-1
1. APPLICANT
TO n
"VE
APPLICATI T 6
V 2 6 2001
(To be completed by all applicants)
DIVISION OF
COASTAL. MANAGEMENT
b. City, town, community or landmark
c. Street address or second road number
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a. Landowner:1 /- _
Name ?! ? .p4.ti? d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?13-Y , No
Address q/'F9 cVi?[!/ly ?i(• S Fi
City _ P/ Al 801 State nr, c
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) &sE62 A4-,(
Zip 2 Day Phone /D 3 fJ-1 - A&6,!s g 1
Fax I o kL2k&1 . c371 687 /
b. Authorized Agent:
Name C? . fIOI?I IAJ%
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
3. DESCRIP'T'ION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motet, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or fillip activities..
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G{,?c,?'s ari
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance gf an existing
project, new work, or both? 1M4A.u - Xf_,
c. Will the roject-be for public, private or commercial
use?
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C. =Project name (if any) O RTa A/
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Nom:. Permit wit! ix issued in name of landowner(s), andlor
Project name.
2. 'OCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County
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d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction . and daily operations of -proposed
project. If more space is needed, please .attach
Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
ECEIVE -?
D .
NOV 2 6 2001
DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
m. Describe existi g wastewater treatment facilities.
a. Size of entire tract fi © GL4,1.to
b. Size of individual lot(s) AI&
c. Approximate e?v tip on , of tract above MHW or
Ap
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.)
d. Soil type(s) and texture s) of tract o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
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e. Vegetation on tract4&?-h?rt? 4d6
f. Man-made features now on tract 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2»a,., ?,tz?Ee.
g. What "is the LAMA Land Use Plan land In addition to the completed
application form, the
classification of the site? (cmuuu the local land =e plan.) following items must be submitted: Conservation
Developed
Rural
Transitional
Community
Other
h How is the tract zoned by local gQvernment?
t?(r? .?! /3iLu.?c.n.urr?L C t!!Lt,i.r %?
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? ? Yes No
(Atach zoning coniviiance-cernficate, iVgThwble)
j. Has -a professional archaeological assessment been
done .for .the tract? X No
If yes, by whom? ?l
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
.Historic District 'or does it involve a. National
Reg listed or eligible ro arty?
Yes No?? ltarul?-t/)
1. Are there wetlands on the.site? V--?Yes No
Coastal (marsh) K- Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? eo
(Attach docwwntadan, if available)
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on -.an' 8'' 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal-.Resources Commission Rule.7J,0203 •for =a
detailed description.)
-Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. :Blue=line
prints or other larger plats are -acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
-applicant. (Contact the 'U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that .agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location .map is a part of plat
reouirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
Revised 03195
Form DCM-MP-I
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary
• A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. _ Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
• A check for-S2$0 made payable to the Department of
.Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. II3A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public land's, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
ECE71VE"
NOV 16 2001
D
6. d?F UMW4M-PERNIISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the-development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the I1 day of Mod , Zoe)
/
Print Name .61-fPk'JAJ7
Signature /
Zandowrser or Authored Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM W-2 Excavation :and Fill :Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
_ DCM MP-4 Structures Information
_ -DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE. Please sign and date each.=achmenr in .the
space provided at.the.bottom of each form.
Revised 03145
Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
' Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
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Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
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breakwater
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(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
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DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards
b. Type of terial to be excavated
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?Ii7t.ac?Gc. ?
i
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes V No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards A14
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area
b. Dimensions of disposal area
c. Do you claim title to disposal area? (VIA-
Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes No
If yes, where?

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e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands If yes,
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? - Amount of material be laced in the
Yes /?f? No ECKVE water
2 Dimensions of fill area
f. Does the disposal include any ar in wate-V 2 6 2001 Yes No Purpose of fill
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COASTAL MANAGEMENT
b. WEI fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
3. SHORELENT, STA.BILLZAMN (marsh), SAVs or oIler wetlands?
Yes No
If yes, N(f
a. Type of shoreline sabiiiza- (1) Dimensions of fill area
Bulkhead Vp-?
(2) Purpose of fill
b. LengthAtja? 14
c. Average distance Taterward of fl-1W or NWL
d. Maximum a'stan a waterward of MHW or NWL 5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept g?n site
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months and erosi n controlled? ?N
6 J? 0 ?vtnti.C?lrt?w? t
(Source of informatioaj
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below dredge)?
water level
?A
(1) Rinrap la. ?1rfA/Yl,
(2) Bulkhead bacL-:Ul
c. Will wetlands be cr-ssed in transporting equipment
h. Type of fill material - ` A I A
-r project site? Yes No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to 'Ip sen
environmental impacts.
i. Source of fill material
"A V
44. OTIER ESL CT "JEE"S ?-
(ExcludinQ ?D1 or ProleKJ?eg ?
e, Shoreline Stabilization) ? ?
a. Will Sill material be brought to site? ?? aim r
Yes No
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON. NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 200200263
Orton Plantation
Attn: L.G. Sprunt and K.M. Sprunt
9149 Orton Road SE
Winnabow, North Carolina 28479
Dear Mr. and Ms. Sprunt:
January 12, 2002

On July 24, 2000, we renewed general permit No. 198000291 (copy enclosed), which
provides Federal authorization for construction activities that receive authorization from the State
of North Carolina.
A review of your application received January 2, 2002, for Department of the Army
authorization to do long term maintenance on the existing main rice field berm (bankings) and re-
establish the berms (bankings) at the lower end of two relic fields that were formally maintained
by the North Carolina Wildlife Commission located at the Orton Plantation property,
approximately I I miles southwest of Wilmington, adjacent to the Cape Fear River, Brunswick
County, North Carolina, indicates it to be a candidate for Federal authorization under this general
permit. Accordingly, the administrative processing of your application will be accomplished by
the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management. Comments from Federal review agencies
will be furnished to the State.
If your application must be withdrawn from this general permit process for any reason,
you will be informed regarding its further management. If there are no unresolved differences in
State-Federal positions or policies, the final action taken on your application by the State will
result in your receiving written notice from us that your application is consistent with the general
permit and you may commence your activity. Only after receiving such confirmation should you
begin work.
Your application, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the
River and Harbor Act, has been assigned Action ID No. 200200263 and will be coordinated by
Mr. Henry Wicker in our Wilmington Regulatory Field Office. Mr. Wicker is available at
telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Henry Wicker
Project Manager
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. Doug Huggett
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Mr. Garland B. Pardue
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. David Rackley
National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA
219 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, South Carolina 29412-9110
Mr. William L. Cox, Chief
Wetlands Section-Region IV
Water Management Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Mr. C. Robert Stroud, Jr., District Manager
Wilmington Regional Office
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
Mr. Ron Sechler
National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
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?0F W ATFR Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
' r Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
-I Acting Director
O Division of Water Quality
May 14, 2002
Mr. Lawrence Sprunt
Orton Plantation
9149 Orton Rd. SE
Winnabow, NC 28479
SUBJECT: Approval of 401 Water Quality and Additional
Conditions
Orton Plantation Rice Field
Maintenance and Repair Project
DWQ Project # 020014
PenderOnslow County
Dear Mr. Sprunt:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions (WQC # 3371) to conduct the following activity on
at Orton Plantation in Brunswick County. This approval allows you to:
1) To repair and maintain a 6080' berm that varies from 8' to 20'wide in areas located along the Cape Fear River ;
2) Use dredge material from the interior canal as fill for the berm repair.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your CAMA application dated November
26, 2001 and the additional information dated May 9, 2002 received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). After
reviewing your application, we have determined that General Water Quality Certification Number 3371 covers this activity.
This Certification can also be found on line at: httn://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/ncwetlands/certs.html. This Certification
allows you to use your CAMA Permit when the NC Division of Coastal Management issues it. Please keep in mind that
there may be additional Federal, State or Local regulations applicable to your project, such as (but not limited to) Sediment
and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations and Coastal Stormwater. In addition, this
approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA Permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
Certification
Please understand that if you change or modify your project, you must notify the Division (DWQ) 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 Certifications 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
certifications and the additional conditions listed below:
1). When maintaining/repairing the berm, turbidity controls (turbidity curtain)must be maintained throughout
construction, so that turbidity does not exceed 25 NTUs outside the project area. Please contact this Office
at the number listed below if there are any problems with turbidity;
2). The attached Certificate of Completion (COC) must be submitted to the Division upon final construction
of the site.
Ex127 Cardinal Drive t., Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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