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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 24, 2012
Subject Property: 550356 -2012; Onslow County
UT to Reedy Branch, Neuse River Basin
Dee Freeman
Secretary
DWQ # 12 -0175
Onslow County
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A
NCAC 2B .0233)
Dear Mr. Tyson:
On February 21, 2012, at your request I conducted an on -site determination to review unnamed
tributary (UT) to Reedy Branch located on the subject property for applicability to the Neuse
Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). The feature is labeled as "12- 0175" on the attached map
initialed by me on February 24, 2012. The project is located approximately 3 miles southeast of
the intersection of SR 1140 (Huffman Town Road) and NC Highway 41 in Onslow 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 -0175 at N 34.97370, W 77.54015 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- 0175" 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, NC 27889
Phone: [phone] 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 Karen
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.
Attachment: USGS Richlands Quad map
cc: DWQ 401 /Wetland Express Unit
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Pro ect/Site:
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Evaluator: County: Longitude: 7-7 ef.y6l�
Total Points:
Stream is al least intermittent Stream Determination (circle one) Other
if z 19 or perennial if a 30' " Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name: R.Mi't /twos
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3. In- channel structure: ex_ riffle -pool, step -pool,
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4. Particle size of stream substrate
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5. Active /relict floodplain
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6. Depositional bars or benches
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7. Recent alluvial deposits
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8. Headcuts
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9. Grade control
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed
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19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
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20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
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26. Wetland plants in streambed
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'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
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Michael F. Iiasley, Governor
0 C" William (i. Ross Jr., Sccrctary
North C'amlina 1]eparimcnt oflinviramrent and Natural Resources
°> Colleen Sullins, Director
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Stream Origin Determination
Applicant /Owner's Name (corporation/individual who is legally responsible for the property and its compliance
Weyerhaeuser Timberlands
Applicant /Owner Address: 1 785 Weyerhaeuser Road Vanceboro, NC 28586
Applicant's phone number: 252-633-L482 _ Fax number: 2 -6 3 -742
Applicant's email address: [e-mail]
Consultant/Contact person Name (if applicable): NA
Consultant address (if applicable):
Consultant's phone number:
Consultant's email address:
Fax number: FUR
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Name of Project : County: WQ.V/1,0� A
Nearest Named stream + River Basin (from USGS topographic map): bu)ik*2.o la _ 611 5
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Please provide a brief description of this project (attach site plan if available):
Please attach a map of site location indicating project boundaries using USGS 1:24,000 topo map and MRCS county soil survey.
Location of project site - please include reference to the county, nearest named town and highway number:
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Has any DWQ staff visited the site? if yes, please provide DWQ staff name,
and date of visit:
This form may be submitted via email (chris.pullingerna.ncmail.net), faxed (252 -946- 9215), mailed or hand - delivered to:
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889. (Note: Submittals of the review packages on Friday after 12:00 pm will
be stamped as received on the next business day).
Please contact Chris Pullinger at 252- 948 -3920 if you have any questions regarding this form.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet: h2o.enrstate.nc.us
943 Washington Square Mall Phone: 252 - 946-6481
Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone]
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Neuse Area 2013 Final Harvest Candidate 1:15,840
MU #: 550396
FrstbleAc: 154
Hrvst Acres: 149
Seed Yr: 1975
Origin: Planted
Seas: Transitional Logging
Sens: No
Plne TPA: 129
Pine Avg Dbh: 12,2
Pine CCF /Ac: 28.0
Pine CF /LF -Grd: 0.59
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