20220521 Ver 1_Request for Withdrawal_20220422

Strickland, Bev
From: Matt Scheidt <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:20 PM
To: Homewood, Sue
Cc: Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
Subject: Re: [External] SAW-2022-00627 Ridgemont Subdivision
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Hi Sue,
To follow up to my prior email, I have confirmed that the Ridgemont project meets the requirements listed on GC 4276
and does not trigger any thresholds. Therefore, please accept this email as a statement formally withdrawing the
application for an Individual Certification.
Does DWR issue a recognition of this withdrawal and will any documentation be provided for GC 4276?
Please let me know if any other information is required.
Thank you,
Matthew Scheidt
Project Geologist
NORTHWEST GEOSCIENCE, P.C.
APPLIED EARTH SCIENTISTS
www.northwestgeoscience.com
P.O. Box 6418
High Point, NC 27262
336-972-8905 - mobile
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On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 12:35 PM Matt Scheidt <[e-mail]> wrote:
Thanks, Sue.
In a prior email you stated that the applicant either submits a complete application with a fee to the DWR for an
Individual Certification OR or the applicant determines that the project meets all the requirements of GC4276 and,
therefore, no approval is required.
I have read the requirements of GC4276. Based on my review, it appears that the planned impacts for the Ridgemont
development meets the conditions for general certification. However, I want to be sure that your office agrees with my
interpretation. Can you use the information that was submitted in the PCNto make this determination or do you need
something more?
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Thank you,
Matthew Scheidt
Project Geologist
NORTHWEST GEOSCIENCE, P.C.
APPLIED EARTH SCIENTISTS
www.northwestgeoscience.com
P.O. Box 6418
High Point, NC 27262
336-972-8905 - mobile
336-885-4381 - office
On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 8:04 AM Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]> wrote:
Yes, the final version with an effective date can be found on our website.
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-permitting/401-buffer-permitting/general-
certifications
Sue Homewood
Division of Water Resources, Winston Salem Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality
336 776 9693 office
336 813 1863 mobile
[e-mail]
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston Salem NC 27105
From: Matt Scheidt<[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2022 2:43 PM
To: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
Cc: Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [External] SAW-2022-00627 Ridgemont Subdivision
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Hi Sue,
Thank you for your email. I appreciate you explaining the conditions and options for how to proceed for this project.
So that I am clear on the requirements of GC4276, are they the ones specified in this document: https://saw-
reg.usace.army.mil/NWP2021/NWP58 StateWQC.pdf
Thanks so much!
Matthew Scheidt
Project Geologist
NORTHWEST GEOSCIENCE, P.C.
APPLIED EARTH SCIENTISTS
www.northwestgeoscience.com
P.O. Box 6418
High Point, NC 27262
336-972-8905 - mobile
336-885-4381 - office
On Sat, Apr 9, 2022 at 9:08 AM Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]> wrote:
Hello Matt,
I spoke with Sam specifically about whether DWR considers wetland conversion to be a permanent impact with
regard to the thresholds listed in GC4276. I honestly didn't pay attention to what project she was asking about. But
with regards to that information, Sam summarized DWR's position on conversion correctly.
For this project, you have already submitted an application and fee to DWR for an Individual Certification. You have 2
choices, I can proceed with that review on my regularly timeline which is about 30-45 days from receipt of fee (we
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can always issue certifications even if a project does not specifically trigger the need for one), or you can formally
withdraw your application by sending me an email stating that the project does not trigger any of the thresholds in
GC4276 (sorry, we cannot process refunds).
DWR does not formally review applications and then tell you that you don't need written approval. We either
receive a complete application and fee and review and issue an approval, or it's up to you to determine that the
project meets all the requirements of GC4276 and no approval is required. We are happy to answer specific
questions about a condition or threshold in the GC though, as in this case where Sam requested confirmation about
what is, and isn't, considered a permanent wetland impact.
Hope that helps. If I don't hear back from you then I will proceed with my review on the scheduled that I noted.
Sue Homewood
Division of Water Resources, Winston Salem Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality
336 776 9693 office
336 813 1863 mobile
[e-mail]
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston Salem NC 27105
From: Matt Scheidt<[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, April 8, 2022 1:02 PM
To: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] SAW-2022-00627 Ridgemont Subdivision
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Hi Sue,
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Below is correspondence with Sam Dailey of the USACE. I'm reaching out to you at her recommendation.
A NW permit / PCN application for the Ridgemont Subdivision (SAW-2022-00627) was submitted to the DWR via the
online NCDEQ laserfiche portal on 4/1/22.
Per Sam, your office will be able to issue a general 401 certification for the project vs. an individual certification. Can
you please confirm this is the case and provide an expected timeframe for processing the certification?
Thank you so much.
Matthew Scheidt
Project Geologist
NORTHWEST GEOSCIENCE, P.C.
APPLIED EARTH SCIENTISTS
www.northwestgeoscience.com
P.O. Box 6418
High Point, NC 27262
336-972-8905 - mobile
336-885-4381 - office
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From: Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 9:55 AM
Subject: RE: [URL Verdict: Neutral][Non-DoD Source] Fwd: SAW-2022-00627 Ridgemont Subdivision
To: Matt Scheidt<[e-mail]>
I believe the state will still be issuing a 401 certification for the project, but it will be a general cert, and will not take
near the time of an individual certification. Ms. Sue Homewood would be good to ask on that front.
Samantha Dailey
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District, Regulatory Division, Raleigh Field Office
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
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Original Message
From: Matt Scheidt <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2022 9:46 AM
To: Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [URL Verdict: Neutral][Non-DoD Source] Fwd: SAW-2022-00627 Ridgemont Subdivision
Hi Sam,
So, Ridgemont won't need 401 approval from DWQ. Only a 404 permit from the Corps is required before proceeding
with construction activities for utility line installation in the area of mapped wetlands and streams?
Do I understand correctly?
Matthew Scheidt
Project Geologist
NORTHWEST GEOSCIENCE, P.C.
APPLIED EARTH SCIENTISTS
www.northwestgeoscience.com <Blockedhttp://www.northwestgeoscience.com>
P.O. Box 6418
High Point, NC 27262
336-972-8905 - mobile
336-885-4381 - office
On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 8:20 AM Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> > wrote:
Hey Matt,
I just wanted to follow-up my conversation with Sue. Permanent conversion is NOT considered a permanent
impact (which I assumed) so an individual 401 cert is not required. I'll get this one out to you as quickly as I'm able.
Sam
Samantha Dailey
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District, Regulatory Division, Raleigh Field Office
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Phone: [phone]
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From: Matt Scheidt <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2022 2:56 PM
To: Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> >
Subject: [URL Verdict: Neutral][Non-DoD Source] Fwd: SAW-2022-00627 Ridgemont Subdivision
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Hi Sam,
Thanks for your email.
I forwarded your message to Tim Kennerly of Kennerly Engineering.
Per Tim, your understanding of the outfall wetland impacts is correct; it will be a temporary open cut with
restoration to original contours and elevations. There will be 0.15 AC of wetland conversion, but no actual
permanent fill of material. And for mitigation, the bank has approximately 3 AC available.
Please keep me posted on what Sue Homewood says about whether an individual 401 certification is actually
required.
Thanks so much!
Matthew Scheidt
Project Geologist
NORTHWEST GEOSCIENCE, P.C.
APPLIED EARTH SCIENTISTS
www.northwestgeoscience.com
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P.O. Box 6418
High Point, NC 27262
336-972-8905 - mobile
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Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 2:39 PM
Subject: RE: SAW-2022-00627 Ridgemont Subdivision
To: Matt Scheidt <[e-mail]
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Afternoon Matt,
Sam's understanding is correct for the outfalls. The outfalls will be restored to the existing elevations and
contours. No additional fill will be placed in the outfalls.

Would be nice to not have to have a 401 certification, just the NW 58.
Please call or e-mail if you have any questions.
Thanks
Tim
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Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 2:32 PM
To: Timothy Kennerly <[e-mail]
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Subject: Fwd: SAW-2022-00627 Ridgemont Subdivision
Hi Tim,
Please see the email below from Samantha (Sam) Dailey with the USACE regarding the NW permit for
Ridgemont.
My understanding is that when the trenched areas for sewer lines are backfilled within the outfall corridors that
cross the mapped wetlands on site, these forested wetlands will be converted to emergent wetlands. Sam is asking
about grading contours and elevations.
Can you confirm Sam's statement of the planned wetland impacts?
Thanks,
Matthew Scheidt
Project Geologist
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NORTHWEST GEOSCIENCE, P.C.
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336-972-8905 - mobile
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Forwarded message
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Date: Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 2:19 PM
Subject: SAW-2022-00627 Ridgemont Subdivision
To: Matt Scheidt <[e-mail]
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Cc: Barry Nelson <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> <mailto:[e-mail]
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Hi Matt,
First off, I wanted to provide some feedback on your PCN as a whole and you did an EXCELLENT job. The level of
detail you provided will be extremely helpful in my evaluation process; so thank you!
Secondly, please confirm that my understanding of the outfall wetland impacts are correct. There will be open
cut temporary installation where stream and wetland and those areas will generally be restored to original contours
and elevations; and generally within the same footprint you will have your permanent conversion of wetlands. In
total, you will have 0.15 acre of permanent wetland conversion, but no actual permanent fill of material. I'm
requesting clarification simply because mitigation for conversion is 1:1 and not 2:1. In short, the applicant will only be
required to purchase 0.15 wetland mitigation units. The statement of availability seems to be what they generally
have available for the bank (-3 acres).
I'm currently seeking clarification from Sue Homewood with DWR on whether or not an individual 401 cert is
actually required, and that is dependent on if they consider the permanent conversion an actual permanent impact
or not. I will let you know what her response is.
Best Regards,
Sam
Best Regards,
Sam
Samantha Dailey
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Wilmington District, Regulatory Division, Raleigh Field Office
Email: [e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> <mailto:[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> >
Phone: [phone]