20210331 Ver 1_Approval Letter_20210604

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 4, 2021
DWR # 20210331
Brunswick County
Shallotte Property Holdings, LLC
Attn: Bobby Harrelson
115 N. 3rd Street, Suite 300
Wilmington, NC 28401
Subject: Approval of Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
Highland Forest Townhomes —101 Highlands Glen Dr.- Shallotte
USACE Action ID. No. SAW-2017-01371
Dear Mr. Harrelson:
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. WQC004348 issued to Bobby Harrelson and Shallotte Property
Holdings, Inc., dated June 4, 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.
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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 [phone].
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 910-796-7215 or [e-mail] if you have any
questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
DOCUS igned by: �"
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Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ— WiRO
cc: Tom Gulley, Needham Environmental (via email)
Gary Beecher, USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office (via email)
Todd Bowers, EPA, (via email)
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Electronic file

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Shallotte Property Holdings, Inc.
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Individual Certification #WQC004348
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION #WQC004348 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 02B .0200, to Bobby Harrelson and Shallotte Property Holdings, Inc., 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 12, 2021 and the fee received on April 16, 2021, and by Public Notice issued by
the Division of Water Resources 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
Site 1
Site 2
Site 3
0.06 acres
0.05 acres
0.01 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. Appropriate measures should be installed prior to any land clearing activities to protect wetlands,
streams, and/or buffers from turbidity and/ or sedimentation. These measures should be routinely
inspected and properly maintained, and excavated materials should be contained outside wetland,
stream, and/or buffer boundaries. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have numerous detrimental
effects on aquatic resources including destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and
clogging of gills of aquatic species.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H. 0506 (b)(1) and (2)
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.

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2. All wetlands, streams, and surface waters located within 50 feet of the construction area on the
project site shall be clearly marked (example- orange fabric fencing) prior to any land disturbing
activities and must be maintained on the property until the project phase is completed.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed activity will comply
with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative criteria and
the state's antidegradation policy), 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_
3. All backfill material shall be obtained from a high ground source and confined landward of the
permitted sill.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .0502 and 15A NCAC 02H .0506-(b)(1)-(3)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed activity will comply
with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative criteria and
the state's antidegradation policy), 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.
4. All backfill will consist of clean, earthen material free of any pollutants except in trace quantities.
Metal products, organic materials, rock, concrete, bricks, or other non -earthen debris shall not be
used.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506-(b)(1)-(3)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed activity will comply
with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative criteria and
the state's antidegradation policy), 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.
5. 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.

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6. 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.
7. 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 and the Mining Act of 1971.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCACO28 .0200, 15A NCAC 028 .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 odorshall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses.
8. 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

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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 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028.0200, 15A NCAC 028 .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 odorshall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses.
9. 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
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.
10. 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 028.0200, 15A NCAC 028.0231
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

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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 odorshall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses.
11. 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 minimizes the risk of
contact between the fertilizer and surface waters.
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 of fish, 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.
12. 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 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028.0200; 15A NCAC 028 .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. 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 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028.0200, 15A NCAC 028 .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

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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. Heavy equipment working in wetlands shall be placed on mats or other measures shall be taken to
minimize soil disturbance and compaction.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028 .0231
Justification: Wetland standards require maintenance or enhancement of existing uses of wetlands
such that hydrologic conditions necessary to support natural biological and physical characteristics are
protected, populations of wetland flora and fauna are maintained to protect biological integrity of the
wetland; and materials or substances are not present in amounts that may cause adverse impact 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 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.

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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 4th day of June 2021
D 1oncu'S i'gwned by:
6YLI, ARRfiez-King
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ— WiRO