SW8180209_Current Permit_20180215

Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 15, 2018
NC State Ports Authority
Attn: Mark Blake, PE, Senior Director, Engineering & Maintenance
2202 Burnett Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28401
Subject: Stormwater Permit Exemption — Redevelopment
Container Yard Expansion — Port of Wilmington
Project Number SW8 180209
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Blake
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (T OB`r') VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
On February 13, 2018, the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
(DEMLR) received a complete request to exempt the subject proposed redevelopment project from Stormwater
Management Permit requirements. Staff review of the plans and supporting documentation has determined that the
project proposes activities that are exempted from State Stormwater permitting requirements as set forth in the
stormwater rules under Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000, as amended.
Therefore, the director of the DEMLR is hereby providing confirmation that the subject project is exempted from
State Stormwater permitting requirements under the following conditions: 1) The project must be constructed as
shown on the plans submitted to this Office; 2) The total proposed built -upon area of 198,522 square feet does not
exceed the existing built -upon area of 202,547 square feet; and, 3) The proposed stormwater control, a piped
collection system and a grassed swale to redirect offsite runoff, provides equal protection of surface waters as the
existing stormwater control, which is a piped collection system.
Under Section .1003 (b) of the stormwater rules, the entire common plan of development must be permitted.
Therefore, any future development or changes to the proposed development, including, but not limited to, the
relocation of built -upon area and the construction of additional built -upon area, will require approval or a
Stormwater Management permit application and permit issuance from the DEMLR prior to any construction.
Construction of additional development or changes to the proposed development prior to receipt of the required
approval or failure to maintain compliance with the exemption conditions, are violations of Title 15A NCAC
2H.1000, and may result in the initiation of appropriate enforcement action.
Please keep in mind that this determination does not affect your legal obligation to obtain other permits and
approvals, which may be required by Federal, State, or local government agencies, rule or law. If you have any
question, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Christine Hall at 910-796-7215.
Sincer ly,
Y William E. ((TEfbVinson, Jr., PE, CPESC, GPM, Interim Director
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
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