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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P, E.
Governor Director
April 9, 2012
Cliff Tyson
Weyerhaeuser Timberlands
1785 Weyerhaeuser Road
Vanceboro, NC 28586
Subject Property: 550662 -2012; Jones County
UT to Beaverdam Creek, Neuse River Basin
Dee Freeman
Secretary
DWQ # 12 -0262
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- 0262"
on the attached maps initialed by Mr. Scarbraugh on April 9, 2012. The project is located
approximately 3.40 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 -0262 at N 35.07883, W 77.27741 and calculated the score to be 24.25 points.
The form states that if the score is "greater than or equal to 19 points the stream is at least
intermittent ".
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the feature labeled as "12- 0262" on the
attached map, and highlighted in blue is subject to the Neuse Buffer Rules. The portion of the
feature 12 -0262 that is circled 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: [phone]
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 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.
S' cerel
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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 -0262

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Copyright (C) 1998, Maptech, Inc.

AU DW(2 stream Identification Form Version 4.11
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Total Points:
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3
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2
3
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3
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19_ Rooted upland plants in streambed
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
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1
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0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
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21. Aquatic Mollusks
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16. Organic debris lines or piles
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No = 0
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
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19_ Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
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1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1 1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0.5
1
1-5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
26. Wetland plants in streambed
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'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

Michael F. tiaslcy, Governor
William G. [toss Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Stream Origin Determination
Colleen Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Applicant /Owner's Name (corporation /individual who is legally responsible for the property and its compliance
V1 yerhaeuser Timberlands �.,.e_ _ __
Applivant/Owner Address: 1785 Weyerhaeuser Road Vanceboro, NC 28586
Applicant's phone number: _ 252 -633 -7482 Fax number: _ 252- 633 -7426
Applicant's email address: _ __ clifftyson weyerhaeuser.com
Consultant/Contact person Name (if applicable): NA
Consultant address (if applicable):
Consultant's Atone number: Fax number:
Consultant's .mail address:
Name of Project: -S- �_� 0/ Z County:
Nearest ;Named, stream + River Basir. (from USGS topographic map):
Please provide a brief description of this project (attach site plan if available):
Pleas; attach a Wrap of site location indicating project boundaries using USGS 1:2,x,000 topo reap and NRCS county soil survey.
Location of project site - please include reference to the county, nearest named town and highway number:
Has any DWQ staff visited the site? 00 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 Washingon Square Mall, 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 contac. Chris Pullinger at 252- 948 -3920 if you have any questions regarding this form.
RECEIVED /v
MAR 14 2012
DWQ-WARO
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet: h2o.enr.state.mus
943 Washingson Square Mall Phone: [phone] One _
Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone] �oith Caroypfina
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