20210093 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20210813

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 13, 2021
DWR # 20210093
Carteret County
Jim & Em Properties, LLC
Attn: James E. Renfrow & Emily R. Guthrie
5113-D Highway 70 West
Morehead City, NC 28557
Subject: Approval of Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
North Morehead Extension
USACE Action ID. No. SAW-2019-02358
Dear Mr. Renfrow:
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. WQC004423 issued to James Renfrow and Jim & Em
Properties, LLC, dated August 13, 2021. This approval is for the purpose and design described in
your application. The plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of
this Water Quality Certification. If you change your project, you must notify the Division and you may
be required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. If the property is sold, the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and is responsible for complying with all
conditions. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2)].
This Water Quality Certification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain all
other required Federal, State, or Local approvals before proceeding with the project, including
those required by, but not limited to, Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, Water Supply
Watershed, and Trout Buffer regulations.
This Water Quality Certification neither grants nor affirms any property right, license, or privilege
in any lands or waters, or any right of use in any waters. This Water Quality Certification does not
authorize any person to interfere with the riparian rights, littoral rights, or water use rights of any
other person and does not create any prescriptive right or any right of priority regarding any usage
of water. This Water Quality Certification shall not be interposed as a defense in any action
respecting the determination of riparian or littoral rights or other rights to water use. No
consumptive user is deemed by virtue of this Water Quality Certification to possess any
prescriptive or other right of priority with respect to any other consumptive user.
Upon the presentation of proper credentials, the Division may inspect the property.
This Water Quality Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the
corresponding Section 404 Permit. The conditions shall remain in effect for the life of the project,
regardless of the expiration date of this Water Quality Certification.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
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Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth may result in revocation of this
Water Quality Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties.
If you are unable to comply with any of the conditions of this Water Quality Certification you must
notify the Wilmington Regional Office within 24 hours (or the next business day if a weekend or
holiday) from the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The permittee shall report to the Wilmington Regional Office any noncompliance with, and/or any
violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200] including but not limited to
sediment impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or
the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became aware of the
non-compliance circumstances.
This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested [G.S. 143-215.5].
This Certification can be contested as provided in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes by filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Petition) with the North Carolina Office of
Administrative Hearings (OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. Requirements for filing a Petition
are set forth in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and Title 26 of the North Carolina
Administrative Code. Additional information regarding requirements for filing a Petition and Petition
forms may be accessed at http: //www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at (919) 431-
3000.
One (1) copy of the Petition must also be served to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
This letter completes the Division's review under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and 15A NCAC
02H .0500. Please contact Holley Snider at 910-796-7303 or holley.snider(kncdenr.gov if you have
any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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Morella Sanchez -King
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Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ - WiRO
cc: Jonathan McDaniel(via email)
Tom Charles, USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office (via email)

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Todd Bowers, EPA, (via email)
EPA Region 4 ( 401-R4notices(a)epa.gov )
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Electronic file

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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION #WQC004423 is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public
Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to North Carolina's Regulations in 15 NCAC
02H .0500 and 15A NCAC 0213.0200, to James Renfrow and Emily Guthrie and Jim & Em Properties,
LLC, who have authorization for the impacts listed below, as described within your application
received by the N.C. Division of Water Resources (Division) on April 9, 2021 and subsequent
information on July 6, 2021, and by Public Notice issued by the Division on April 22, 2021.
The State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will comply with water quality requirements
and the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and PL
95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application, the supporting documentation, and
conditions hereinafter set forth.
The following impacts are hereby approved. No other impacts are approved, including incidental
impacts. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)]
Type of Impact
Amount Approved
(units) Permanent
Amount Approved (units)
Temporary
Stream
N/A
N/A
404 401 Wetlands
0.21 acres
N/A
Open Waters
N/A
N/A
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the certification below.
CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)]:
1. The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as
described in 15 A NCAC 0213.0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be
used to meet this standard. [15A NCAC 0213.0211 (21)]
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all
best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and
maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary contact recreation, agriculture); and that
activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term
basis.
2. The receiving waterbody shall be monitored for turbidity and sedimentation throughout the
duration of the project. If water quality standards are contravened, activities shall be
immediately ceased and the applicant shall contact the Regional Office at 910-796-7215. [15A
NCAC 02B .0211 (21) and (12)]

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3. Justification: In order to protect against impairment of water quality standards and best usage of
receiving and downstream waters, water quality based management practices must be employed
to protect against direct or indirect discharge of waste or other sources of water pollution. Surface
water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses provided for
in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and maintenance of
biological integrity, wildlife, secondary contact recreation, agriculture) and that activities must
not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis
4. The permittee shall report to the DWR Wilmington Regional Office any noncompliance with,
and/or any violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200], including but not
limited to sediment impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within
24 hours (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became
aware of the non-compliance circumstances.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Timely reporting of non-compliance is important in identifying and minimizing
detrimental impacts to water quality and avoiding impacts due to water pollution that precludes
any best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
5. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands or waters beyond the footprint
of the approved impacts (including temporary impacts).
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506, 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all
best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and
maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary contact recreation, agriculture); and that
activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term
basis.
6. When applicable, all construction activities shall be performed and maintained in full
compliance with G.S. Chapter 113A Article 4 (Sediment and Pollution Control Act of 1973).
Regardless of applicability of the Sediment and Pollution Control Act, all projects shall
incorporate appropriate Best Management Practices for the control of sediment and erosion so
that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
Design, installation, operation, and maintenance of all sediment and erosion control measures
shall be equal to or exceed the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North
Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or for linear transportation projects, the North
Caroline Department of Transportation Sediment and Erosion Control Manual.
All devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil)
sites, including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. Sufficient
materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and stormwater
routing and treatment shall be on site at all times.
For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina
Surface Mining Manual. Reclamation measures and implementation shall comply with the
reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act
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Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCACO2B .0200, 15A NCAC
02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes. only such amounts as shall not render the
waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely
affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses, and
(21) turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in
streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as
trout waters, for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed
25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing
turbidity level shall not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards. (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other
solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on
existing wetland uses, and (3) Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts
that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses
7. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be installed in wetland or waters except
within the footprint of temporary or permanent impacts otherwise authorized by this
Certification. If placed within authorized impact areas, then placement of such measures shall
not be conducted in a manner that results in dis-equilibrium of any wetlands, streambeds, or
streambanks. Any silt fence installed within wetlands shall be removed from wetlands and the
natural grade restored within two (2) months of the date that DEMLR or locally delegated
program has released the specific area within the project to ensure wetland standards are
maintained upon completion of the project.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 0211.0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200, 15A NCAC 02B
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards. (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes. only such amounts as shall not render the
waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely
affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses, and
(21) turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in
streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as
trout waters, for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed
25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing
turbidity level shall not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards. (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other
solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on
existing wetland uses, and (3) Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts
that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses
8. Erosion control matting that incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic twine shall not be used
along streambanks or within wetlands.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses (including
aquatic life propagation and biological integrity), and the water quality to protect such uses, are
protected. Protections are necessary to ensure any remaining surface waters or wetlands, and any

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surface waters or wetlands downstream, continue to support existing uses during and after project
completion. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to
waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would result in secondary or
cumulative impacts.
9. If the project is covered by NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Number NCG010000 or
NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Number NCG250000, full compliance with permit
conditions including the erosion & sedimentation control plan, inspections and maintenance,
self -monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements is required.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200; 15A NCAC
02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards. (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes. only such amounts as shall not render the
waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely
affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses, and
(21) turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in
streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as
trout waters, for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed
25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing
turbidity level shall not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards. (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other
solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on
existing wetland uses, and (3) Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts
that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses
10. All work in or adjacent to streams shall be conducted so that the flowing stream does not come
in contact with the disturbed area. Approved best management practices from the most current
version of the NC Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or the NC Department of Transportation
Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual, such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams, and
other diversion structures shall be used to minimize excavation in flowing water.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c), 15A NCAC 02B .0200
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all
best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards. (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes. only such amounts as shall not render the
waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely
affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses, and
(21) turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in
streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as
trout waters, for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed
25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing
turbidity level shall not be increased.
11. Culverts shall be designed and installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are
not altered and allow for aquatic life movement during low flows. The dimension, pattern, and
profile of the stream above and below a pipe or culvert shall not be modified by widening the
stream channel or by reducing the depth of the stream in connection with the construction
activity. The width, height, and gradient of a proposed culvert shall be such as to pass the

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average historical low flow and spring flow without adversely altering flow velocity. If the
width of the culvert is wider than the stream channel, the culvert shall include multiple
boxes/pipes, baffles, benches and/or sills to maintain the natural width of the stream channel.
If multiple culverts/pipes/barrels are used, low flows shall be accommodated in one
culvert/pipe and additional culverts/pipes shall be installed such that they receive only flows
above bankfull.
Placement of culverts and other structures in streams shall be below the elevation of the
streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20% of the
culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than or equal to 48 inches, to allow low
flow passage of water and aquatic life. If the culvert outlet is submerged within a pool or scour
hole and designed to provide for aquatic passage, then culvert burial into the streambed is not
required.
For structures less than 72" in diameter/width, and topographic constraints indicate culvert
slopes of greater than 2.5% culvert burial is not required, provided that all alternative options
for flattening the slope have been investigated and aquatic life movement/connectivity has
been provided when possible (e.g. rock ladders, cross -vanes, sills, baffles etc.). Notification,
including supporting documentation to include a location map of the culvert, culvert profile
drawings, and slope calculations, shall be provided to DWR 30 calendar days prior to the
installation of the culvert.
When bedrock is present in culvert locations, culvert burial is not required, provided that there
is sufficient documentation of the presence of bedrock. Notification, including supporting
documentation such as a location map of the culvert, geotechnical reports, photographs, etc.
shall be provided to DWR a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the installation of the culvert.
If bedrock is discovered during construction, then DWR shall be notified by phone or email
within 24 hours of discovery.
Installation of culverts in wetlands shall ensure continuity of water movement and be designed
to adequately accommodate high water or flood conditions. When roadways, causeways, or
other fill projects are constructed across FEMA-designated floodways or wetlands, openings
such as culverts or bridges shall be provided to maintain the natural hydrology of the system as
well as prevent constriction of the floodway that may result in destabilization of streams or
wetlands.
The establishment of native woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization
techniques shall be used where practicable instead of rip -rap or other bank hardening methods.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all
best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. Ensuring that structures are installed
properly in waters will ensure that surface water quality standards are met and conditions of
waters are suitable for all best uses
12. Application of fertilizer to establish planted/seeded vegetation within disturbed riparian areas
and/or wetlands shall be conducted at agronomic rates and shall comply with all other Federal,
State and Local regulations. Fertilizer application shall be accomplished in a manner that
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Citation: 15A 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200, 15A NCAC 02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes. only such amounts as shall not render the
waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely
affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses As
cited in Wetland Standards. (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be
present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3) Materials
producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on
existing wetland uses
13. If concrete is used during construction, then all necessary measures shall be taken to prevent
direct contact between uncured or curing concrete and waters of the state. Water that
inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to waters of the state.
Citation: 15A 0211.0506(b); 15A NCAC 0211.0507(c), 15A NCAC 02B .0200, 15A NCAC 02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards. (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes. only such amounts as shall not render the
waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely
affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses As
cited in Wetland Standards. (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be
present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3) Materials
producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on
existing wetland uses
14. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters shall be inspected and maintained
regularly to prevent contamination of surface waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or
other toxic materials. Construction shall be staged in order to minimize the exposure of
equipment to surface waters to the maximum extent practicable. Fueling, lubrication, and
general equipment maintenance shall be performed in a manner to prevent, to the maximum
extent practicable, contamination of surface waters by fuels and oils.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 0211.0507(c), 15A NCAC 02B .0200, 15A NCAC 02B
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes. only such amounts as shall not render the
waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely
affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses As
cited in Wetland Standards. (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be
present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses, and (3) Materials
producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on
existing wetland uses
15. In accordance with 143-215.85(b), the permittee shall report any petroleum spill of 25 gallons
or more; any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters; any petroleum

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spill regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters; and any petroleum spill
less than 25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); N.C.G.S 143-215.85(b)
Justification: Person(s) owning or having control over oil or other substances upon notice of
discharge must immediately notify the Department, or any of its agents or employees, of the
nature, location, and time of the discharge and of the measures which are being taken or are
proposed to be taken to contain and remove the discharge. This action is required in order to
contain or divert the substances to prevent entry into the surface waters Surface water quality
standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule
(including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and maintenance of biological
integrity, wildlife, secondary contact recreation, agriculture); and that activities must not cause
water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis
16. The permittee and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a manner consistent
with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with
§303(d) of the Clean Water Act), and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal
Law.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all
best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if the
activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of
standards, or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts
17. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and
conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide
each of its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this
project with a copy of this Water Quality Certification. A copy of this Water Quality Certification
shall be available at the project site during the construction and maintenance of this project.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Those actually performing the work should be aware of the requirements of this 401
Water Quality Certification to minimize water quality impacts
This approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted
in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. The conditions in
effect on the date of issuance shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the
expiration date of this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)]
This, the 13 day of August 2021
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Morella Sanchez -King
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