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Anderson, Mitchell L
From:Vicky Lynch <vickyllynch@yahoo.com>
Sent:Thursday, January 5, 2023 4:32 PM
To:Anderson, Mitchell L
Cc:Moore, Andrew W
Subject:[External] Re: DWR 22-1654, Eagle's Lair Shoreline Stabilization Project - 252 Cross Creek Trail, Lake
Santeetlah
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Mitchell and Andrew,
Please see the responses below and let me know if I need to submit the answers to the questions elsewhere.
1. The application received for the subject project does not contain information regarding how work will be
conducted from the water. Please provide a description of how work will be conducted, a description of any
impacts to the protected Trout Buffer, and a description of measures proposed to ensure compliance with NC
Water Quality Standards . [15A NCAC 02H .0502(a)(9)]
The work will be conducted off a barge and by hand. No equipment will be on the lake bank.
2. Plans received with your application do not indicate the location or type of planned erosion control measures (silt
fencing, temporary or permanent ground cover). Please indicate the type and location of all planned sedimentation and
erosion control measures proposed for the control of any sediment and erosion onsite to ensure compliance with General
Condition II.4 of GC 4502. [15A NCAC 02H . 0506( b)( 2); 15A NCAC 02H . 0507( c); 15A NCAC 02B . 0200; 15A NCAC
02B . 0231]
When the silt fence that will be placed above the high water mark to prevent erosion when the work is being
conducted. We will be putting in permanent ground cover with stone to prevent further erosion.
Please let me know if you would need further explanation.
Sincerely,
Vicky Lynch
On Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 07:56:44 AM CST, Anderson, Mitchell L <mitchell.anderson@ncdenr.gov> wrote:
Hello,
On November 23, 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 received for the subject project does not contain information regarding how
work will be conducted from the water. Please provide a description of how work will be
conducted, a description of any impacts to the protected Trout Buffer, and a description of
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measures proposed to ensure compliance with NC Water Quality Standards . [15A NCAC 02H
.0502(a)(9)]
2. Plans received with your application do not indicate the location or type of planned erosion
control measures (silt fencing, temporary or permanent ground cover). Please indicate the type and
location of all planned sedimentation and erosion control measures proposed for the control of any
sediment and erosion onsite to ensure compliance with General Condition II.4 of GC 4502. [15A
NCAC 02H . 0506( b)( 2); 15A NCAC 02H . 0507( c); 15A NCAC 02B . 0200; 15A NCAC 02B .
0231]
Please note, Lake Santeetlah is classified Trout Waters and is subject to North Carolina Trout Buffer requirements. Such
requirements are enforced by the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR). Below are links to
information regarding the Trout Buffer. Please contact Stan Aiken – NCDEMLR (stan.aiken@ncdenr.gov) with questions
related to these requirements.
Trout Buffer FAQ:
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Environmental%20Assistance%20and%20Customer%20Service/Permit%20Assistance/DEMLR
%20Buffer%20Document.pdf
Trout Buffer Variance Information:
https://files.nc.gov/ncdeq/Environmental%20Assistance%20and%20Customer%20Service/Permit%20Handbook%20Docu
ments/2016_Revisions/Water%20Trout%20Buffer%20Variance.pdf
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. Please email all requested documents to
mitchell.anderson@ncdenr.gov .
Mitchell Anderson
Environmental Specialist, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: 828-296-4662
mitchell.anderson@ncdenr.gov
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