20120263 Ver 1_Buffer Determination_20120409

NCDENR
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
April 9, 2012
Subject Property: 550660 -2012; Jones County
UT to Beaverdam Creek, Neuse River Basin
Dee Freeman
Secretary
DWQ # 12 -0263
Jones County
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A
NCAC 2B .0233)
Dear Mr. Tyson:
On April 3, 2012, at your request Anthony Scarbraugh conducted an on -site determination to
review unnamed tributary (UT) to Beaverdam Creek located on the subject property for
applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). The feature is labeled as "12- 0263"
on the attached maps initialed by Mr. Scarbraugh on April 9, 2012. The project is located
approximately 4.70 miles northwest of the intersection of SR 1333 (Scott Road) and SR 1002
(Ten Mile Fork Road) in Jones 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 -0263 at N 35.09295, W 77.27734. The feature was not present. In addition, the
feature was not present on either the most recent of the soil survey map prepared by the MRCS
US Department of Agriculture or the most recent version of the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute)
quadrangle topographic maps prepared by the US Geological Survey. In accordance with 15A
NCAC 2B .0233 (3) which states that riparian buffers adjacent to surface waters that do not
appear on either of the maps shall not be subject to this Rule.
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the feature labeled as "12- 0263" on the
attached maps, 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 l 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.
ncerely,
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For Char es Waki ,
Attachments: USGS Topographic 1:24,000 Quadrangle Map "Trenton"
copy of page, 1981 version of Jones County Soil Survey
cc: DWQ 401 /Wetland Express Unit
File Copy
Filename 12 -0263

Copyright (C) 1998, Maptech, Inc.

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6. Depositional bars or benches
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0 1 0.5
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1 1.5
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed
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20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
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25. Algae
0
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1
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26. Wetland plants in streambed
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Michael F. Easley, Guvcmor
William G. Ito% Jr., Secretary
North Caroline. Department of linvironment and Natural Resources
Colieen Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Stream Origin IDeterminati:)n
Applicant/Owner's Name (corporaticn/individual 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- 633 -7482 Fax :cumber: 252- 633 -7426
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:
Name of Project:
Fax number:
County: _Soti�e�S
Nearest Named stream + River Basin (from USGS topographic map):
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Please provide a brief description of this project (attach site plan if available):
Please attach a map ofsite location indirat^ - project boundaries using USGS 1:25,000 topo map and MRCS county soil survey.
Location of project site - please include reference to the county, nearest named town and highway number:
l6, 1, 4 3
Has any DWQ staff visited the site? AID if yes, please provide DWQ staff name,
and date of visit:
This form may be submitted via email (chris.pullinger@a?ncmail.net), 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 pin will
be stamped as received on the next business day).
Please contact Chris Pullinger at 252- 948 -3920 if you have any questions rega_-ding this form.
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North Carol na Division of Water Quality Internet h2o.ennstate.nc.us
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