20120325 Ver 1_Buffer Determination_20120410

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E.
Governor Director
April 10, 2012
Cliff Tyson
Weyerhaeuser Timberlands
1785 Weyerhaeuser Road
Vanceboro, NC 28586
Subject Property: 680064 -201; Pitt County
UT to Clayroot Swamp, Neuse River Basin
Dee Freeman
Secretary
DWQ # 12 -0325
Pitt County
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A
NCAC 2B .0233)
Dear Mr. Tyson:
On April 5, 2012, at your request Anthony Scarbraugh conducted an on -site determination to
review unnamed tributary (UT) to Clayroot Swamp located on the subject property for
applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). The feature is labeled as "12- 0325"
on the attached map initialed by Mr. Scarbraugh on April 10, 2012. The project is located
approximately 0.49 miles northeast of the intersection of SR 1786 (Gaskins Road) and SR 1755
(Blackjack- Simpson Road) in Pitt County, NC.
At your request, Mr. Scarbraugh conducted an on -site determination as stated above. During his
review, he evaluated the stream using the DWQ Stream Classification Form. He evaluated the
stream reach 12 -0325 at N 35.44414, W 77.25511 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- 0325" 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: 252 - 946 -6481 1 FAX: 252 - 946 -9215
Internet: wwwmwaterquality.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 1506 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.
Since e y,
For rear es akiI , -.-E:—
Attachment: USGS Topographic 1:24,000 Quadrangle Map "Gardnerville"
cc: DWQ 401 /Wetland Express Unit
File Copy
Filename 12 -0325

Copyright (C) 1998, Maptech, Inc.

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: Project/Site: Zo
Evaluator. f t i P t r= ,,t r County:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent Stream Determination (circle one)
if a 19 or perennial if 2 30' Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Latitude:
Longitude:
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
H_. ueomor solo (Subtotal = )
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. in- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple-pool sequence
0
1
2
3
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active /relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
8: Headcuts
0
1
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
3 .+a.. ..� db..-
No = 0
Yes = 3
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R_ Hvdrolnnv fRiihfntal = i
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
3
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
21. Aquatic Mollusks
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
015
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
1
1.5
f-: Rinlnnv lCiIhtnlnl -
0
0.5
Yes = 3
1.5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
3
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:

RECEIVED
ICDEE R
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources MAR 2 9 2012
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee FreemaDWQ —WARD
Governor Director Secretary
Stream Origin/Buffer Applicability Determination `"X ZOt 2-0 3 25
Applicant/Owner's Name (corporationlindividual who is legally responsible for the property and its compliance:
Weyerhaeuser Timberlands
Applicant/Owner Address: 1785 Weyerhaeuser Road Vanceboro, NC 28586
Applicant's phone number: 252 -229 -8328 Fax number: 252- 633 -7426
Applicant's email address: cliff [e-mail]
Consultant/Contact person Name (if applicable):
Consultant address (if applicable):
Consultant's phone number:
Consultant's email address:
Fax number:
Name of Project: 6A0 a (Of - Z.o ) County: _SAL
Nearest Named stream 4 River Basin (from USES topographic map):
q4- C t'G ✓ / i{ Swcr±2,A
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 NRCS county soil survey.
Location of project site - please include reference to the county, nearest named town and highway number:
OFD SR 17- b S- ct �- 44 /s,3z 35- ZG. 6s-
Has any DWQ staff visited the site'? No_, if yes, please provide DWQ staff name,
visit:
and date of
This form may be submitted via email (amy.adamsAnedenr.aov), faxed (252 -946- 9215), mailed or hand - delivered to:
943 Washington Square Mail, 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 Amy Adams at 252 - 948 -3917 if you have any questions regarding this form.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet: www.newattrcluality.o
943 Washington Square Mail Phone: [phone] One
Washington. NC 27889 FAX [phone] NorthCarolina
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