20211296 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20210917

September 17, 2021

DWR # 20211296
Wake County

Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc.
Attn: Thomas Schmalzbauer
101 J Morris Commons Lane
Morrisville, NC 27560
(delivered via email to [e-mail])

Subject: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Project Galaxy

Mr. Schmalzbauer,

On September 2, 2021 (fee receipt date), the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your
application requesting an Individual Water Quality Certification from the Division for the subject project.
The Division has determined that your application is incomplete and cannot be processed. The
application is on-hold until all of the following information is received:

1. The project proposes a contractor parking and equipment staging area on the northern end
of the site. This staging and parking area indicates temporary activities with permanent
impacts to streams and wetlands. It does not appear this area is slated for further
development. This Office believes that the contractor parking and equipment staging area
can be moved or reconfigured to avoid the impacts. Please revise the plans to avoid the
impacts or provide a detailed explanation of why this plan for the activity cannot be
practically accomplished, reduced or reconfigured to avoid permanent impacts in this area.
[15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1)]

2. Please enumerate all wetland and stream impacts on the site plans and clearly label impacts
(Impact ID 1, 2, 3, etc.). The Division recommends highlighting by hatching or shading all
impacts areas for temporary impact areas and permanent impact areas. Impact maps should
clearly depict the nature of the impact, impact type, and impact amount. [15A NCAC 02H
.0502(a)(9)]

3. If the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requests a response to any comments received as a result
of the Public Notice or other requests, please provide the Division with a copy of your
response to the USACE. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(c)]

4. Please provide a detailed engineering plan, profile view, and cross-section of all proposed
culverts. These drawings must include details regarding stream alignment in relation to pipe
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alignment, pipe slope, pipe burial, and dissipater pad. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(a) and
.0502(a)(9)]

5. Please provide the Division with a copy of any information submitted to the USACE regarding
the proposed roadway from Green Oaks Parkway between Thomas Mill Road and NC 55 to
the proposed location of Project Galaxy. On September 14, 2021, the USACE indicated
sufficient information on this roadway had not been received to support the proposal. The
Division has similar concerns regarding the roadway. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(c)]

6. This Office believes that the northern entrance road can be moved or reconfigured to avoid
the impacts to streams and/or wetlands. Please revise the plans to avoid the impacts or
provide a detailed explanation of why this plan for the activity cannot be practically
accomplished, reduced or reconfigured to avoid permanent impacts in this area. [15A NCAC
02H .0506(b)(1)]

7. This Office believes that the access road on the western end of the site near the Lab and
admin building (Impact ID 7) can be moved or reconfigured to avoid or minimize the multiple
impacts to the wetland. Please revise the plans to avoid the impacts or provide a detailed
explanation of why this plan for the activity cannot be practically accomplished, reduced or
reconfigured to avoid permanent impacts in this area. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1)]

8. This Office believes that the southern north-south road can be moved or reconfigured to
avoid the impacts and loss of stream at Impact ID 8. Please revise the plans to avoid the
impacts or provide a detailed explanation of why this plan for the activity cannot be
practically accomplished, reduced or reconfigured to avoid permanent impacts in this area.
[15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(1)]

9. You have indicated that the southern electrical pad may need to be relocated from its
currently proposed location. Please provide detailed impact maps (see #2 above) and a
revised impact table for the new pad location if the any additional or changed impacts are
proposed. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(c)]

Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(e), the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested
information for the proper consideration of the application. Please respond in writing within 30
calendar days of receipt of this letter by sending one (1) copy of all of the above requested information
to the 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 OR by
submitting all of the above requested information through this
link: https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Supplemental-Information-Form (note the DWR# requested on
the link is referenced above).

If all of the requested information is not received within 30 calendar days of receipt of this letter, the
Division will be unable to approve the application and it will be denied as incomplete. The denial of this
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project will necessitate reapplication to the Division for approval, including a complete application
package and the appropriate fee.

Please be aware that you have no authorization under the Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for this
activity and any work done within waters of the state may be a violation of North Carolina General
Statutes and Administrative Code.

Please contact Rick Trone at [e-mail] if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Paul Wojoski, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch

cc: Matt Michel, Timmons Group (via email)
Lyle Phillips, USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office (via email)
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file

Filename: 20211296 Ver 1_Project Galaxy_Wake_RFAI

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