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From: Annino, Amy M
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 3:57 PM
To: Carissa Parker
Subject: DWR 2020-1167 - Dodds, Lot 15 Additional Information required
Carissa,
The Division will need to know the location, width and length, and any proposed tree removal for the temporary
construction access corridors() proposed within the 50 foot buffer. This would include a corridor parallel to the
shoreline. Please see below.
On September 8, 2020, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application requesting a 401 Water
Quality Certification from the Division for the subject project. The Division has determined that your application is
incomplete and cannot be processed. The application is on -hold until all of the following information is received:
1. Please provide information regarding proposed impacts to the Catawba Riparian Buffer for the temporary
construction access corridor(s). The Division needs to understand the location of the access corridor(s), as
well as proposed width and length. Please also provide information as to whether any trees will have to be
removed for the construction of the temporary construction access corridor. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(b)]
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(e), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested information for the
proper consideration of the application. Please respond within 30 calendar days of receipt of this email by sending one
(1) copy of all of the above requested information to me via email.
If all of the requested information is not received within 30 calendar days of receipt of this letter, the Division will be
unable to approve the application and it will be denied as incomplete. The denial of this project will necessitate
reapplication to the Division for approval, including a complete application package and the appropriate fee.
Please be aware that you have no authorization under the Section 401 of the Clean Water Act/ Isolated Wetlands and
Isolated Waters Rules/Buffer Rules for this activity and any work done within waters of the state may be a violation of
North Carolina General Statutes and Administrative Code.
Please contact me directly if you have any questions or concerns.
Amy Annino
Environmental Specialist —Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
828 296 4656 office
984 232 1222 mobile
amy.anninoa-ncdenr.gov
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