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WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2007-01386 County:New Hanover U.S.G.S.Quad:NC-Scotts Hill
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Requestor: NCDOT
Phil Harris
Address: 1546 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699
E-mail: pharrisAncdot.uov
Size(acres) 313 Nearest Town Wilmington
Nearest Waterway Island Creek River Basin Cape Fear
USGS HUC 03030007 Coordinates Latitude: 34.330834
Longitude:-77.805065
Location description: The project area(known as the Beane property)is located along Farm Road which is accessed off Sidbury
Road north of Wilmington near the New Hanover/Pender County Line.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
® There appear to be waters,including wetlands on the above described project area/property,that may be subject to Section 404
of the Clean Water Act(CWA)(33 USC§ 1344)and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC §403). The
waters,including wetlands have been delineated,and the delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently accurate
and reliable.The approximate boundaries of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated 2/23/2021. Therefore
this preliminary jurisdiction determination may be used in the permit evaluation process,including determining compensatory
mitigation.For purposes of computation of impacts,compensatory mitigation requirements,and other resource protection
measures,a permit decision made on the basis of a preliminary JD will treat all waters and wetlands that would be affected in any
way by the permitted activity on the site as if they are jurisdictional waters of the U.S.This preliminary determination is not an
appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process(Reference 33 CFR Part 331).However,you may
request an approved JD,which is an appealable action,by contacting the Corps district for further instruction.
❑ There appear to be waters,including wetlands on the above described project area/property,that may be subject to Section 404
of the Clean Water Act(CWA)(33 USC § 1344)and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC §403).
However,since the waters,including wetlands have not been properly delineated,this preliminary jurisdiction determination
may not be used in the permit evaluation process. Without a verified wetland delineation,this preliminary determination is
merely an effective presumption of CWA/RHA jurisdiction over all of the waters,including wetlands at the project area,which
is not sufficiently accurate and reliable to support an enforceable permit decision.We recommend that you have the waters,
including wetlands on your project area/property delineated.As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland
delineation in a timely manner,you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the Corps.
B. Approved Determination
❑ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area/property subject to the permit
requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC §403)and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in law or our published regulations,this determination may be relied upon for
a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ There are waters,including wetlandson the above described project area/property subject to the permit requirements of Section
404 of the Clean Water Act(CWA)(33 USC§ 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑We recommend you have the waters,including wetlands on your project area/property delineated. As the Corps may not be
able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner,you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that
can be verified by the Corps.
❑The waters,including wetlands on your project area/property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by
the Corps. The approximate boundaries of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated DATE.We strongly
suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion,this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once
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verified,this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which,provided
there is no change in the law or our published regulations,may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years.
❑The waters,including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the
Corps Regulatory Official identified below onDATE.Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ There are no waters of the U.S.,to include wetlands,present on the above described project area/property which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations,this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act(LAMA).
You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City,NC,at(252)808-2808 to determine their
requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US,including wetlands,without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act(33 USC § 1311). Placement of dredged or fill material,construction or
placement of structures,or work within navigable waters of the United States without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(33 USC §401 and/or 403).If you have any questions
regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program,please contact Brad Shaver at 910-251-4611 or
brad.e.shaver(&usace.army.mil.
C. Basis For Determination: Basis For Determination: See the preliminary jurisdictional determination
form dated 03/05/2021.
D. Remarks: The site was field verified on 2/26/2020 and has been visited several times between that
initial visit and the issuance date of this PJD.
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site
identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security
Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants,or anticipate participation in USDA programs,you should request
a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service,prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B.
above)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this
determination,you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you will find a
Notification of Appeal Process(NAP)fact sheet and request for appeal(RFA)form. If you request to appeal this determination you
must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Phillip Shannin,Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW,Room 10M15
Atlanta,Georgia 30303-8801
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps,the Corps must determine that it is complete,that it meets the criteria for appeal
under 33 CFR part 331.5,and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you
decide to submit an RFA form,it must be received at the above address by Not applicable.
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence.**
Digitally signed by Brad Shaver
Corps Regulatory Official: Date:2021.03.0511:18:04-05'00'
Date of JD:03/05/2021 Expiration Date of JD:Not applicable
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The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so,please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at
http://corpsmapu.usace.anny.mil/cm_apex/Pp=l 36:4:0
Copy furnished(electronic):
NCDOT-Div 3 attn: Mason Herndon
NCDEO-DWR attn: Joanne Steenhuis
EPR attn: Thomas Barrett
NCDOT attn:Brad Chilton
NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL
Applicant:NCDOT,Phil Harris File Number: SAW-2007-01386 Date: 03/05/2021
Attached is: See Section below
❑ INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT(Standard Permit or Letter of permission) A
PROFFERED PERMIT(Standard Permit or Letter of permission) B
PERMIT DENIAL C
❑ APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION D
❑X PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION E
SECTION I-The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision.
Additional information may be found at or http://www.usace.g.M.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Re ugulatoryProgramandPennits.aspx
or the Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331.
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit,you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission(LOP),you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety,and waive all
rights to appeal the permit,including its terms and conditions,and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit(Standard or LOP)because of certain terms and conditions therein,you may request
that the permit be modified accordingly.You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district
engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice,or you will
forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter,the district engineer will evaluate your
objections and may: (a)modify the permit to address all of your concerns,(b)modify the permit to address some of your
objections,or(c)not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After
evaluating your objections,the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration,as indicated in
Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT:You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit,you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission(LOP),you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety,and waive all
rights to appeal the permit,including its terms and conditions,and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit(Standard or LOP)because of certain terms and conditions therein,
you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of
this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days
of the date of this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new
information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
date of this notice,means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety,and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD,you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers
Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the
preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish,you may request an approved JD(which may be appealed),
by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the
Corps to reevaluate the JD.
SECTION II-REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial
proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record,the Corps memorandum for the
record of the appeal conference or meeting,and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to
clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record.
However,you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative
record.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
appeal process you may contact: also contact:
District Engineer,Wilmington Regulatory Division Mr. Phillip Shannin,Administrative Appeal Review Officer
Attn: Brad Shaver CESAD-PDO
Wilmington Regulatory Office U.S.Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
U.S Army Corps of Engineers 60 Forsyth Street,Room 1OM15
69 Darlington Avenue Atlanta,Georgia 30303-8801
Wilmington,North Carolina 28403 Phone: (404)562-5137
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants,to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15-day
notice of any site investigation,and will have the opportuni to participate in all site investi ations.
Date: Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:
District Engineer,Wilmington Regulatory Division,Attn: Brad Shaver,69 Darlington Avenue,Wilmington,North
Carolina 28403
For Permit denials,Proffered Permits and Approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
Division Engineer,Commander,U.S.Army Engineer Division,South Atlantic,Attn:Mr.Phillip Shannin,
Administrative Appeal Officer,CESAD-PDO,60 Forsyth Street,Room 1OM15,Atlanta,Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: (404)562-5137
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Waters Types Legend
RPW = Relatively Permanent Waters that flow Potentially Jurisdictional Streams
directly or indirectly into Traditional Navigable Intermittent(RPW)
Waters (TNWs) I
Perennial(RPW)
NRPW = Non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly FSI
Into TNWs IVIWG FS1
Tributary(NRPW)
Not On Beane Property
NRPWW = Wetlands adjacent to non-RPWs that
flow directly or indirectly into TNWs MWE FSI Potentially Jurisdictional Wetlands
RPWWD = Wetlands directly abutting RPWs 101 Waters Type
that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs NRPWW
RPWWN = Wetlands adjacent to but not directly MWC1 RPWWD
abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly RPWWN
into TNWs
Potentially Jurisdictional Ponds
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PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD: March 5, 2021
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD:
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Phillip Harris,III—Enviromnental Analysis Unit-Head,
1546 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME,AND NUMBER: Wilmington, U 4751 R 3300, SAW-2007-01386
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Site is located approximately 0.6 miles southwest of the New Hanover/Pender County line and
State Road 1572/ 1336(Sidbury Rd.)and 1.6 miles north of Scotts Hill(Figure 1). The Site is approximately
316 acres and has been identified for use as wetland mitigation site by the NCDOT. Portions of the property have been
reviewed by various agencies since 2008,but this serves as the first complete verification of the property.
(USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES
AND/OR AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State: NC County/parish/borough:New Hanover City: Hampstead/Scott's Hill
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat. 34.330834 Il
Long.: -77.805065°W
Universal Transverse Mercator: 18S
Name of nearest waterbody: Island Creek
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
M Office (Desk) Determination. Date: 3/5/2021
EXField Determination. Date(s): 2/26/2020
*See Table ofAquatic Resources on Next Page*
TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES INREVIEW AREA WHICH"MAY BE"SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION.
Site Number Latitude Longitude Estimated amount of Type of aquatic Geographic authority to
(decimal (decimal degrees) aquatic resources in resources(i.e., which the aquatic resource
degrees) review area(acreage wetland vs.non- "may be"subject(i.e.,
and linear feet,if wetland waters) Section 404 or Section
a licable 10/404
Tributary 2 34.327100 -77.804703 954 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 4 34.333853 -77.808251 3,391 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 5 34.329304 -77.808518 364 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 7 34.325427 -77.809884 934 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 10 34.331633 -77.800104 1,088 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 11 34.333824 -77.806053 3,589 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 12 34.335113 -77.803379 1,662 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 13 34.332449 -77.799119 1,938 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 14 34.333283 -77.804880 646 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 15 34.331739 -77.802971 964 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 16 34.333695 -77.806012 1,946 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 17 34.329892 -77.803132 2,361 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 18 34.329267 -77.803788 1,687 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 19 34.327834 -77.806303 1,369 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 20 34.329892 -77.810865 879 Non-wetland Section 404
Tributary 21 34.333522 -77.799307 861 Non-wetland Section 404
FSH-Tributary 34.330298 -77.809717 48 Non-wetland Section 404
FSH 34.329315 -77.810772 608 Non-wetland Section 404
FSI 34.327012 -77.807723 3,039 Non-wetland Section 404
PA 34.329484 -77.812190 0.04 Non-wetland Section 404
FWC1 34.331545 -77.806850 9.77 Wetland Section 404
FWC2 34.330606 -77.805218 18.95 Wetland Section 404
FWC3 34.333002 -77.805943 0.88 Wetland Section 404
FWC4 34.328473 -77.811841 0.47 Wetland Section 404
FWD 34.333658 -77.801671 31.62 Wetland Section 404
FWF 34.339064 -77.805359 6.29 Wetland Section 404
MWA 34.329552 -77.801117 24.12 Wetland Section 404
MWC1 34.325142 -77.810260 2.87 Wetland Section 404
MWC2 34.326024 -77.811569 1.14 Wetland Section 404
MWD 34.325392 -77.812129 0.50 Wetland Section 404
MWE 34.325946 -77.806574 9.73 Wetland Section 404
MWF 34.329984 -77.797542 2.52 Wetland Section 404
MWG 34.326584 -77.810678 0.25 Wetland Section 404
MWI 34.327766 -77.807626 0.10 Wetland Section 404
TWA 34.334421 -77.806278 0.70 Wetland Section 404
TWB 34.336259 -77.805017 0.15 Wetland Section 404
1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in the
review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option to request
and obtain an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an informed decision after
having discussed the various types of JDs and their characteristics and circumstances when
they may be appropriate.
2) In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide
General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre-construction
notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non-reporting NWP or other general permit,
and the permit applicant has not requested an AJD for the activity, the permit applicant is
hereby made aware that: (1)the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a PJD,which does not make an official determination of jurisdictional aquatic
resources; (2)the applicant has the option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and
conditions of the permit authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could
possibly result in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions;
(3)the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms
and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) the applicant can accept
a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of that
permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary;
(5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without
requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the PJD; (6) accepting a
permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered individual permit) or undertaking any activity in
reliance on any form of Corps permit authorization based on a PJD constitutes agreement that
all aquatic resources in the review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as
jurisdictional, and waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial
compliance or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court;
and(7)whether the applicant elects to use either an AJD or a PJD,the JD will be processed
as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms and
conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively appealed
pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If,during an administrative appeal, it becomes appropriate to
make an official determination whether geographic jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources
in the review area, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in
the review area,the Corps will provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is
practicable. This PJD finds that there "may be"waters of the U.S. and/or that there "may be
navigable waters of the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in
the review area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following
information:
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD(check all that apply)
Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources below where
indicated for all checked items:
® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD
requestor: Map: Attached Figures 1, 1 a,2,2a—2f,3,4,5 and 6
® Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor.
®Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale:
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters'study:
❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑USGS NHD data.
❑USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
®U.S.Geological Survey map(s).Cite scale&quad name: 1:24K, Scott's Hill
® Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: Websoil survey shapefiles
❑National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
❑State/local wetland inventory map(s):
❑FEMA/FIRM maps:
❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929)
®Photographs: ❑Aerial(Name & Date): NCGIA 2016(2/28/2016)
or❑Other(Name&Date):
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑Other information(please specify):
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily been
verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional
determinations.
Digitally signed 1 Brad Shaver
Date:2021.03.05 10:57:11VU
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Signature and date of Regulatory Signature and date of person
staff member completing PJD requesting PJD(REQUIRED,
unless obtaining the signature
is impracticable)1
1 Districts may establish timeframes for requester to return signed PJD forms. If the requester does not respond within the
established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing
an action.