20120114 Ver 1_Buffer Determination_20120217

NCQENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Cliff Tyson
Weyerhaeuser Timberlands
1785 Weyerhaeuser Road
Vanceboro, NC 28586
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
February 17, 2012
Subject Property: 550401 -2012; Jones County
UT to Gum Swamp, Neuse River Basin
Dee Freeman
Secretary
DWQ # 12 -0114
Jones County
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A
NCAC 2B .0233)
Dear Mr. Tyson:
On February 10, 2012, at your request I conducted an on -site determination to review unnamed
tributary (UT) to Gum Swamp located on the subject property for applicability to the Neuse Buffer
Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). The feature is labeled as "12- 0114" on the attached map initialed
by me on February 17, 2012. The project is located approximately 0.55 miles south of the
intersection of SR 1315 (Dover Road) and US Highway 70 in Jones County, NC.
At your request, I conducted an on -site determination as stated above. During my review, I
evaluated the stream using the DWQ Stream Classification Form. I evaluated the stream reach
12 -0114 at N 35.21060, W 77.45499 and found evidence that this is a man -made feature not
constructed for the purposes of navigational access. North Carolina Administrative Code 15A
NCAC 02B .0233 (8)(b)(ii) states "Ditches and manmade conveyances other than modified
natural streams which are used exclusively for drainage of silvicultural land or natural forested
areas" are exempt from the riparian are requirements."
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the feature labeled as "12- 0114" on the
attached map, and highlighted in red is not subject to the Neuse Buffer Rules. The feature and its
associated buffers should be identified on any future plans for this property. The owner (or
future owners) should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any future
correspondences concerning this property. This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years
from the date of this letter.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NO 27889
Phone: 252 - 946 -6481 1 FAX: 252 - 946 -9215
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.orq
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The owner (or future owners) should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this
decision in any future correspondences concerning this property. This on -site determination
shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected parties that
dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that a surface water
exists and that it is subject to the buffer rule may request a determination by the Director. A
request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o (Caren
Higgins, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650. Individuals that dispute a
determination by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that "exempts" a surface water from the
buffer rule may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60 -day statutory appeal time does
not start until the affected party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of
this decision. DWQ recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to be
certain that third party appeals are made in a timely manner. 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699 -6714. This
determination is final and binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60 days.
This letter only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity
within the buffers. Nor does this letter approve any activity within Waters of the United States or
Waters of the State. If you have any additional questions or require additional information
please call Anthony Scarbraugh in the Washington Regional Office at (252) 948 -3924.
incerely,
For Charles Wakild, P. E.
Attachment: copy of page, 1981 version of Jones County Soil Survey
cc: DWQ 401 /Wetland Express Unit
File Copy
Filename 12 -0113

1,NT OF AGRICULTURE
RVATION SERVICE

.NU DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site: t 1zf Latitude: .� Zi C) r„p
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Evaluator: Count
Y: - Longitude: 77 % . Y S q7�
Total Points: Stream Determination circle one
Stream is at least intermittent � ) Other
if Z 19 or perennial if z 30' Ephemeral intermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
r-... "VUtnur Hc.rrct (JUDtotal = )
Absent
0
Weak
1
Moderate
2
Strong
3
1 a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active /relict floodplain
D
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8: Headcuts
0
0.5
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes= 3
R Hvrirnlnnv f��ihfntal = a
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1 5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19_ Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1 5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW - 0.75; OBL
- 1.5 Other - 0
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Stream Origin Determination
Cnllecn Sullins, Director
Division of Watcr (jnality
Applicant /Owner's Name (corporation /individual who is legally responsible for the property and its compliance
i_ We crhaeuser Timberlands
Applicant /Owner Address: 1785 We crhaeuser Koad Vanceboro. NC 28586
Applicant's phone number: _ 252 -633, -7482 Fax number: 252 -633 -7426
Applicant's email address: _ — cIifft sonawvcvcrh .aeuser.com_ RECEIVED —
COnst'llant /Contact person Name (if applicable): NA
Consultant address (if applicable):
Consultant's phone number:. Fax number:
Consultant's email address: _ _ v � D A Q— J� / �W
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Name of Project: SS O 40 1 — Z 01 Z County: v
Nearest Named stream + River Basin (li-om USGS topographic map):
Please provide a brief description of this project (attach site plan if available):
Please attach it map of site location indienting project boundaries using USGS 1:24,000 topo map and NRCS county soil survey.
Location of project site - please include reference to the county, nearest named town and highway number:
_Aft US -.o el I-- )- � -Z�,Z�6 3S /Z- �3
Has any DWQ staff visited the site? — if ycs, please provide DWQ staff name, and date of visit:
This form may be submitted via email (chris.puIIingerCa ncInail,net), faxed (252 - 946 - 9215), mailed or hand - delivered to:
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889. (Nole: Subini als• of the review packages on I viday after 12:00 pyn will
be .clamped as received on the next business day).
Please contact Chris Pullinger at 252 - 9483920 if you have any questions regarding this form.
North Carolina Divisimi of water Quality Internet: h2o.ennstate,nc.us
943 Washington Squarc Mail Phone: 252 - 946 -6491
Washington, N('27889 FAX 252 - 946 -9215
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MU #: 550401
Sens: No
Primary Exam: LIDAR Exam Aesthetics: Non - Sensitive
Frstble Ac: 96
Pine TPA: 78
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Hrvst Acres: 95
Pine Avg Dbh: 13.6
Map #: L- 15 -06A
Seed Yr: 1984
Pine CCF /Ac: 21.1
Cnty: Jones
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