GC 1431

GENERAL CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of
Section 401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject
to the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management Regulations in
15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 for the category of activity as specified below
in the waters or adjacent wetlands.
This General Certification is valid for the category of activity
concerning the construction of boat ramps, both private and government
projects, pursuant to Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899
and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. This category of work will
be certified only in the following counties: Brunswick, New Hanover,
Pender, Onslow, Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Beaufort, Hyde, Dare, Tyrrell,
Washington, Bertie, Hertford, Gates, Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden,
and Currituck, North Carolina. The State of North Carolina certifies that
this activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL
92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application and
conditions hereinafter set forth.-
Conditions of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to
prevent significant increases in turbidity outside
the area of construction or construction-related
discharge (increases of 25 NTU's or less are not
considered significant}.
2. That the surface area of the boat ramp be equal to
or less than 300 square feet below the high water mark.
3. That the Director of the North Carolina Division of Environ-
mental Management may require submission of a formal application
for certification for any project of this type, if it is deemed
necessary to assure the protection of water quality standards.
Public hearings may be held for specific applications prior to
certification if deemed in the public's best interest by the
Director.
4. The applicant shall accept liability and hold the State harm-
less for any damages which may occur as a result of the activity
or if the intents of the activity are not fulfilled under this
certification .
5. That when concrete is to be placed below the mean high water (MHw)
mark, the applicant will take all reasonable measures to minimize
adverse impacts on the water quality.
Non-compliance with or violations of the terms and conditions herewith
set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification.
This the 16th day of October, 1980.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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Neil S. igg, Director
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