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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April 1, 2004
Bobby Ham
Green Environmental Services, LLC
90 Ham Farm Road
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Subject Property: Moye Farm Riparian Buffer Restoration, SR 1004, Scuffieton, NC
Contentnea Creek [03-04-07, 27-86-(7), C Sw NSW]
Dear Mr. Ham:
DWQ Project No. 03-0045
County: Greene
On March 1, 2004, the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your letter notifying us of your intention to expand
the Moye Farm Riparian Buffer Restoration site. The restoration activities should follow the requirements set forth in 15A
NCAC 02B .0242(9), all conditions listed within General Water Quality Certification No. 3399 (associated with the
Nationwide Permit No. 27 request) and a completed application form (with appropriate application fee of $475.00) similar
to what was provided by Mr. David Knowles for "Tract A" of this project will need to be submitted for this expansion.
Please note that conditions similar to those listed in our approval letter'for "Tract A" dated February 13, 2003 (e.g.,
approved Erosion & Sediment Control Plan) will be required for any approvals issued for the expansion areas.
If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Bob Zarzecki at 919-733=9726.
Sincerely,
rhh,,NNCC lands/4 01 Unit
Cc: Jeff Becker, 1004 Glencastle Way, R606
David Knowles, 2813 Jefferson Drive, Greenville, NC 27858
Scott Jones, USACE Washington Regulatory Field Office
Tom Steffens, DWQ Washington Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality, WETLANDS / 401 UNIT
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/newetiands
Greene Environmental Services, LLC
90 Ham Farm Road
Snow Hill, NC 28580
WETLANDS/ 401 ROUF
MAR 1 2004
Mr. John Dorney
Supervisor, Wetlands 401
2321 Crabtree Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27699
WA''E-1 Q UA LIT (E-CTj011
RE: Moye Farm Riparian Buffer Project Expansion
Dear Mr. Dorney:
The purpose of this letter is to bring your office up to date on the Moye Farm riparian
buffer restoration project. As you may remember Greene Environmental Services
completed last winter a 37.1 acre riparian buffer project at the confluence of the Little
Contentnea and Contentnea creeks. This site has been visited by Scott Jones ( USACE),
Tom Steffens (DWQ), Debra Sawyer (EEP) and Bob Zarzecki of your office.
We are now in the process of expanding the exsisting site to include the remaining up
stream waters of the current buffer project and an adjacent blue line stream that also
flows into the confluence of the Little and Contentnea creeks area.. In all over 90 acres
of riparian buffer will be in place once the second sites are completed.
Our review of the new project areas failed to identify the need for site prep work that
would disturb stream banks or require stream modifications. However, we will take steps
to assist with stream erosion problems and inadvertent sedimentation through the use of
willow stakes, shrub plantings, erosion barriers, silt fencing and strategic tree planting.
We have also notified Scott Jones (USACE) and informed him of our plans to expand our
existing project. Mr. Jones has requested that we forward copies of our survey maps
identifying the expanded project areas. We are in the process of forwarding this
information for his review with the expectation that his office will include the expanded
project areas in our previously approved NWP 27 permit. In the interim, are there any
additional concerns that we need to address via your office?
If you have any questions concerning this matter I can be reached at 252-747-2647.
Sincerely:
Bobb Ham
Greene Environmental Services, LLC
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
February 13, 2003
Jeff Becker
1004 Glencastle Way
Raleigh, NC 27606
Subject Property: Moye Farm Riparian Buffer Restoration, SR 1004, Scuff leton, NC
Contentnea Creek [03-04-07, 27-86-(7), C Sw NSW]
DWQ Project No. 03-0045
County: Greene
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APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE per the Neuse River Buffer
Protection Rules (15A NCAC 213 .0233) with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Dear Mr. Becker:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill within or
otherwise impact 1,700 feet of streams and 40,800 square feet (fe) of protected riparian buffers for the purpose of
restoring 37.1 acres of riparian buffer (including associated streambank grading) at the subject property, as described
within your application received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Wetlands/401 Unit on January-16, 2003. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by the DWQ General,Water.Quality .
Certification Number(s) 3353 (GC3353). These Certification(s) allow you to use Nationwide Permit 27 when issued by
the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This letter,shall also act as your approved Authorization:Certificate for
impacts to the protected riparian buffers per 15A NCAC 213 .0233: In addition, you should'obtalmor otherwise comply
with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project;includin.g`(but not ilimited to)
Erosion and Sediment Control, Non-discharge, CAMA. 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 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 fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, 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 and any additional conditions listed below.
Conditions:
1. No Impacts to the Stream Bed
The bed of the stream channel must not be disturbed during grading activities.
2. Grading Limits
The area affected by grading must not exceed greater than 12 feet from the edge of the original channel on either
side and no more than 1,700 feet of stream reach.
3. Diffuse Flow
An additional condition is that all stormwater shall be directed as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the
protected stream buffers and will not re-concentrate before discharging into the stream as identified within 15A
NCAC 2B.0233(5).
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, WETLANDS / 401 UNIT
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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4. Erosion & Sediment Control Permit
The proposed work must obtain and comply with any required Erosion & Sediment Control Permits from the
Division of Land Resources - Land Quality Section prior to disturbing any streams or buffers approved under this
Certification and Authorization Certificate.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts),
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 1508 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.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved buffer impacts)
shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is subject to review as provided in
Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and the
Neuse riparian buffer protection rule as described within 15A NCAC 213.0233. If you have any questions, please
telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646 or Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726.
Sincerely,
irr(ek,` .E.,
W , Director
Attachments: Certificate of Completion
GC 3353
Cc: David Knowles, 2813 Jefferson Drive, Greenville, NC 27858
USACE Washington Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Washington Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
DWQ # 030045
Date: February 13, 2003
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To: John Dorney, DWQ
From: David Knowles, representing Greene Environmental Services,r`_LLCiw£
Date: January 15, 2003
Re: Riparian buffer restoration project
Mr. Dorney-
At Bob Zarzecki's suggestion I am submitting a USACE Pre-construction Notification
form and attachments to you pertinent to a riparian buffer restoration project in Greene
County. After much discussion and site visits with the Wetlands Restoration Program
(Cherri Smith), and the Corps (Scott Jones) and DWQ (Tom Steffens) both of
Washington, NC offices, the environmental firm I am providing technical assistance to
has determined that their restoration project would be more successful if some of the
stream banks along the project site stream were graded to reduce the potential for long-
term erosion. The PCN form and accompanying project overview, maps and photographs
will shed more light on the project. I have more detailed documents that have been filed
with the Wetlands Restoration Program if needed.
Because this is a restoration project funded by WRP and we are taking steps to minimize
inadvertent sedimentation into the stream, I would hope that we might be able to proceed
with this project in a timely manner. The optimum timeframe for planting seedling in the
buffer ends in early to mid- March.
The PCN form was recently submitted to the USACE and we are awaiting their review
and direction. In the interim, are there any additional permitting concerns I need to
address via your office?
Please feel free to contact me. Also, Mr. Zarzecki is somewhat familiar with the project
and visited the site last spring.
Thanks and hope you are doing well-
David Knowles
Department of Biology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858
252.328-1851
knowlesdacmail. ecu. edu
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Addendum to Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Forme
Moye Farm Riparian Buffer Restoration Project
Greene County NC
Greene Environmental Services, LLC
In 2002, the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued a request for
proposals through the Division of Purchase and Services seeking riparian buffer
restoration projects in the Neuse River Basin administered by the NC Wetlands
Restoration Program (RFP#16-EW02048 with Addendum). In response, Greene
Environmental Services, LLC, submitted a proposal for a 37.1-acre riparian buffer
restoration project along an unnamed tributary to Contentnea Creek in southeastern
Greene County. The Contentnea Creek watershed (USGS Cataloging Unit 03020203) is
one of the NC Division of Water Quality's high priority watersheds for the Neuse River
Basin. A preliminary restoration plan for the riparian buffer restoration project at the
L.A. Moye Farm in Greene County was submitted as part of the proposal to the North
Carolina-Wetlands Restoration Program in August 2002. The project was approved by
WRP in November 2002.
The project site was chosen based on its geographic location in a watershed that has been
highly impacted by agriculture and likelihood that the successful establishment of a
riparian buffer would intercept a substantial amount of nutrient runoff, sediments, and
other farm-generated pollutants thus contribute to a reduction of total pollutant loading in
the Neuse River basin. The Moye Farm is a diversified farming operation that includes
confined-operation turkey facilities and row-crop agriculture. Crops usually include
cotton, kenaf, soybeans, corn and sweet potatoes. The sources of nitrogen that may enter
the stream are varied and include agricultural and atmospheric inputs as well as natural
sources. Most pertinent to this project are the agricultural sources.
This accompanying Pre-construction Notification (PCN) form is being submitted because
portions of the tributary are potentially unstable due to excessive bank steepness. To
increase bank stability and decrease to potential for long-term erosion and stream
sedimentation problems, erodible reaches of the tributary stream will be graded to
decrease steepness and planted with a cover crop followed by hardwood saplings.
Representatives of the US Army Corps of Engineers and the NC Division of Water
Quality based in Washington, NC conducted a site visit in January 2003. Based on
discussions with these representatives, the PCN form was filed.
Land Use and Existing Vegetation
The dominant land uses in the riparian buffer are hayfield and abandoned pasture/ early
succession "weed fields" now occupied by early succession herbaceous growth and
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to tlus project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
? Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
?X 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWT 27
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 (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
H. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Jeff Becker
Mailing Address: 1004 Glencastle Way
Raleigh NC 27606
Telephone Number: 919.716-3750 Fax Number: 919.716-3954
E-mail Address: sbeckersnaol.com
2. Agent/Consultant 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: David Knowles
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address: 2813 Jefferson Drive
Greenville NC 27858
Telephone Number: 252.328-1851 Fax Number: 252.328-4178
E-mail Address: knowlesdnmail.ecu.edu
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M. 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 MRCS 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 full-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: Moye Farm Riparian Buffer Restoration
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 600502
4. Location
County: Greene Nearest Town: Scuffleton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Approx. 1.2 miles south of
Suuffleton off of SR 1004; access via unpaved farm road on left; turkey facilities visible at
end of unpaved road.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35°26' / 77°29'
(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. Property size (acres): 37.1 acres
7. Nearest body of water (strearn/river/sound/ocean/lake): Contentnea Creek
8. River Basin: Neuse
(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/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Restoration site is a channelized, unnamed stream flowing
through cropland hayfield, and abandoned clear-cut Adjacent lands are used for rowcrop
and turkey litter application.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: A 100' to
150' wide riparian buffer will be established along both sides of an approximately 6000'
unnamed stream (tributary to Contentnea Creek) by planting native hardwood seedlings. The
stream was channelized decades ago but some reaches of the channel are incised 4' to 6' and
are marginally stable. Bank modification on these reaches will entail grading the bank
shoulder to a slope of 2 to 1 or 3 to 1 using a track-hoe with 6' wide bucket and spreading
spoil in a thin layer on adjacent land using a earthmover pan. Approximately 1700' or less of
stream bank will need modification, the remaining reaches are stable due to existing
vegetation and lower bank gradient. Following bank alteration the affected reaches will be
stabilized with silt fencing and. seeded with winter wheat. Hardwood seedlings will be
established as well as black willow stakes in potentially erodible areas.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The project is a riparian buffer restoration
project funded by the NC Wetland Restoration Program (NC-DENR?(RFP# 16-EW02048).
Greene Environmental Services, LLC was contracted to perform the restoration, establish a
conservation easement; and monitor the site for 5 ,years. This restoration project is one of
several similar projects in the Neuse watershed with a goal of reducing nitrogen loading_in
the Neuse River basin. Secondary benefits will be reduction of stream sedimentation by
stabilizing banks and habitat improvement.
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 USACE 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 future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
Yes, potential buffer restoration sites exist upstream along the main channel and on feeder
ditches. However, work on these reaches depends on future funding opportunities available
through NC WRP. Similar bank stabilization maybe needed on the reaches.
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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 perennial) 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.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Proposed impacts include removal of
streambank shoulder to a grade of 2-1 or 3-1. Incidental spillage of spoil material into stream
may occur during removal. Until vegetative cover becomes established some soil erosion
may occur during rainfall events although silt fencing should intercept most of the erosion.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below: N/A
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100 year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance. to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
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 http://www.fema.g_ov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
Total area of wetland impact proposed:
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3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Im ct Perennial or
Intermittent?
lease specify)
1 streambank
grading 1700' UT to Contentnea
Creek 3 feet perennial

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net losslgain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.Qov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapgucst.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 1700 feet
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: N/A
Open Water Impact
Site Number

(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact

(acres)
(if Name p Waterbody
applicable) Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond' estuary' sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
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Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful 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.
The use of a 6' wide bucket drawn perpendicular to the stream channel will minimize spillage of
spoil material. The bottom 1-2 feet of the existing; stream bank (above the waterline) will not be
disturbed to further minimize erosion and sedimentation during site preparation. Reseeding', of a
vegetated cover and planting hardwoods seedlings will be accomplished immediately after bank
grading is completed. This site was chosen because of its proximity to a high nutrient source
(turkey litter and fertilizer are applied to adjacent farm fields), the degraded condition of the
stream and the likelihood that restoration efforts will reduce nitrogen loading to Contentnea
Creek as well as improve riparian habitat.
V 11H. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0.500, 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
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnngide.html.
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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.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. 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: N/A
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):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ?X 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 ?X
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 ?X
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
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,
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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
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ?X No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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 <40,800 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular 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.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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.
XM. Violations (required by DWQ)
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Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 211.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No ? X
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No ? X
XIV. 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).
The optimum window for planting hardwoods seedlings ends in February 2003. Ideally, all site
preparation activities, including stream bank grading, will be completed during J, anuary and early
February 2003.
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Map 1. Vicinity map (1:150,000) of Moye Farm riparian buffer restoration project.
Project site is located 1.2 miles south of Scuffleton east off of SR 1004; highlighted in
yellow. The unnamed tributary to Contentnea Creek converges with the Creek
immediately east of the junction of Pitt, Lenoir and Greene Counties. (Map from North
Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer, 1993. Delorme Mapping, Freeport ME. Page 64.)
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Map 3. Portion of USDA Soil Survey, Greene County, NC. Sheet 3. Project siet is
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ACREAGE DATA TRACT A
TRACT "A" - 6.03 ACRES THE MOYE/STC MOYE/STOCKS PROPERTY
TRACT "B" - 10.06 ACRES
TRACT "C" - 14.10 ACRES
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TRACT "D-1" - 1.95 ACRES GREENS CO., N.C.
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00 TRACT E-2 - 6.20 ACRES X00 DATE: 02/ 12/04
TRACT "F" - 11.23 ACRES 400 00 4c I 400 p 1200
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SNOW HILL, N.C. 28580 TOTAL ACREAGE = 94.49 ACRES, BY COMPUTER
252 747-7777
DATE: 02~12~04 DRAWN BY: BJS FB~Pg 1062 FlLE No.: 04009

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TRACT "C" - 14.10 ACRES
TRACT "D" - 9.29 ACRES ORMONDS TWSP. \v
TRACT "D-1" - 1.95 ACRES GREENS CO., N.C.
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00 TRACT E-2 - 6.20 ACRES X00 DATE: 02/ 12/04
TRACT "F" - 11.23 ACRES 400 00 4c I 400 p 1200
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LAND SURVEYING SERVICES TRACT "G-2" - 1. LE 86 ACRES INCHES/FEET
P.O. BOX 517
SNOW HILL, N.C. 28580 TOTAL ACREAGE = 94.49 ACRES, BY COMPUTER
252 747-7777
DATE: 02~12~04 DRAWN BY: BJS FB~Pg 1062 FlLE No.: 04009