20220046 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20220131

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Anderson, Mitchell L
From:Anderson, Mitchell L
Sent:Monday, January 31, 2022 12:27 PM
To:Carissa Parker
Cc:Amschler, Crystal C CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject:DWR 20220046_Staab, Black Forest 25_Additional Information Request
Hello Ms. Parker, 
On January 11, 2022, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application requesting a 401 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 application for shoreline stabilization received proposes 795 linear feet of impacts to the shoreline of Lake 
James. This project exceeds  the Special Condition s of USACE GP 30 and cannot be authorized by the Division 
with GC 4502. Please contact Crystal Amschler [e-mail]  with the USACE to discuss 
404 permit requirements. If the USACE determines this project is covered by NWP 14 or another nationwide 
permit, please submit a Pre‐Construction Notification at the following 
link.  https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Pre‐Construction_Notification_Form . 

A copy of GP 30 and GC 4502 can be found at the following link: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water‐
resources/water‐quality‐permitting/401‐buffer‐permitting/general‐certifications  
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. 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 project will necessitate reapplication to the Division 
for approval, including a complete application package and the appropriate fee.  
Thank you, 

Mitchell Anderson
Environmental Specialist – Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ – Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778

828-296-4662 office
[e-mail]
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