20201550 Ver 1_EMAIL_USACE Confirmation of Field Verification of Delineation_2020-12-15_20210210

From: Hopper, Christopher D CIV (USA)
To: Ricci. Alvssa
Subject: RE: SAW-2020-00777 - Clayton WWTP
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 10:31:18 AM
Attachments: SAW-2020-00777 Post -visit Delineation Exhibit.Ddf
Dear Alyssa,
Reference is made to ORM ID SAW-2020-00777, please reference this number on any
correspondence regarding this action.
On July 22, 2020, we met at the Town of Clayton's proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant in
Clayton, North Carolina to review the boundaries of the aquatic resources delineation you
submitted on April 27, 2020.
We have reviewed the information provided by you concerning the aquatic resources, and by
copy of this e-mail, are confirming that the aquatic resources delineation has been verified by
the Corps to be a sufficiently accurate and reliable representation of the location and extent of
aquatic resources within the identified review area. The location and extent of these aquatic
resources are shown on the delineation map, labeled Approved Wetland Delineation Exhibit
and dated July 24, 2020 (attached) without revisions.
Regulatory Guidance Letter (RGL) 16-01
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guidance for Jurisdictional Determinations (JD) and states "The Corps generally does not issue
a JD of any type where no JD has been requested". At this time we are only verifying the
delineation. This delineation may be relied upon for use in the permit evaluation process,
including determining compensatory mitigation. "This verification does not address nor
include any consideration for geographic jurisdiction on aquatic resources and shall not be
interpreted as such. This delineation verification is not an Approved Jurisdictional
Determination (AJD) and is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program
Administrative Appeal Process (33 CFR Part 331). However, you may request an AJD, which
is an appealable action.
If you wish to receive a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD), or an Approved
Jurisdictional Determination (AJD) please respond accordingly, otherwise nothing further is
required and we will not provide any additional documentation.
The delineation included herein has been conducted to identify the location and extent of the
aquatic resource boundaries and/or the jurisdictional status of aquatic resources for purposes
of the Clean Water Act for the particular site identified in this request. This delineation may
not be valid for the Wetland Conservation Provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985, as
amended. If you or your tenant are USDA program participants, or anticipate participation in
USDA programs, you should discuss the applicability of a certified wetland determination
with the local USDA service center, prior to starting work.
Christopher D. Hopper
Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Division

3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
[phone], Ext. 35
We would appreciate your feedback on how we are performing our duties. Our automated
Customer Service Survey can be accessed by copying and pasting the following link into your web
browser: http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=136:4:0. Thank you for taking the time to
visit this site and complete the survey.
From: Ricci, Alyssa <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 11:49 AM
To: Hopper, Christopher D CIV (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: SAW-2020-00777 - Clayton WWTP
Hey Chris,
Hope all is well. I was just checking on the progress of the concurrence email.
Thanks,
Alyssa
From: Hopper, Christopher D CIV (USA) <Christopher.D.Hopperco�usace.army.mil>
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 1:53 PM
To: Ricci, Alyssa <ariccina with ersravenel.com>
Subject: RE: SAW-2020-00777 - Clayton WWTP
Alyssa:
I did prepare and send the concurrence email up the chain for review (the course we need to
approve boundaries was cancelled in late March, so I need other PMs to approve and sign first) after
our last exchange.
I've not yet heard back, but did rattle the chains earlier today. I'll stay on top of this and get you the
email as soon as possible.
Thanks for your patience!
Christopher D. Hopper
Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Division
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
[phone], Ext. 35

We would appreciate your feedback on how we are performing our duties. Our automated
Customer Service Survey can be accessed by copying and pasting the following link into your web
browser: http://corpsmap u.usace.army.miI/cm_apex/f?p=136:4:0. Thank you for taking the time to
visit this site and complete the survey.
From: Hopper, Christopher D CIV (USA)
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 11:32 AM
To: Ricci, Alyssa <aricci @withersravenel.com>
Subject: RE: SAW-2020-00777 - Clayton WWTP
Hey Alyssa!
So sorry for letting this one slip. It's been a rough few weeks. I'll get you an email shortly — just have
one thing to clear off my plate first.
Christopher D. Hopper
Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Division
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
[phone], Ext. 35
We would appreciate your feedback on how we are performing our duties. Our automated
Customer Service Survey can be accessed by copying and pasting the following link into your web
browser:.http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm apex/f?p=136:4:0. Thank you for taking the time to
visit this site and complete the survey.
From: Ricci, Alyssa <aricci anwithersravenel.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Hopper, Christopher D CIV (USA) <Christopher.D.Hopper(@usace.arm)l.mil>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: SAW-2020-00777 - Clayton WWTP
Good morning Chris,
I'm just following up on the PJD request for Clayton WWTP. Can you respond to my previous email
concurring that the delineation was field verified? I understand you have a heavy workload, and it
may be awhile before you can issue the JD.
Thank you,
Alyssa
From: Ricci, Alyssa

Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 3:40 PM
To: Hopper, Christopher D CIV (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: SAW-2020-00777 - Clayton WWTP
Chris,
It was nice seeing you on Wednesday. This is a follow-up to our meeting on 07/22/2020 to verify the
potentially jurisdictional waters of the US within the Clayton WWTP review area. I've attached an
"Approved Wetland Delineation Exhibit" the accurately depicts the limits of potentially jurisdictional
waters of the US.
I understand due to your current workload, it may be several months before you can issue the JD.
Can you please respond to this email concurring that the delineation was field verified on
07/22/2020 as shown in the attached exhibit?
Please let me know if you need any more information.
Thanks,
Alyssa Ricci
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