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State of North Carolina 11
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources ` LT.9pFA
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NAM
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary ED C
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
November 14, 1997
New Hanover County
DWQ# 95332
Mr. Bill Clark
1430 Commonwealth Drive
Wilmington, N.C. 28403
SUBJECT: COMPLIANCE EVALUTION INSPECTION
Tidalhohn Subdivision
Dear Mr. Clark:
On April 24, 1995 you were issued General Water Quality Certification Nos. 2664 and2732
authorizing 0.84 acres of wetland impacts for residential development. This certification contained the
following conditions: 1) Anti-seep collars be placed along the sewer line at 150 foot intervals through the
wetland areas, 2) Deed restrictions shall be placed on all lots with remaining wetlands to prevent future
wetland impact, and 3) Wetland areas disturbed by sewer line construction shall be restored to their orieinal
elevation and the width of the sewer line through wetlands shall be maintained at 10 feet.
As part of an ongoing compliance monitoring and enforcement program, Mr. Pete Colwell and
Mr. Jim Gregson conducted a compliance evaluation inspection at the aforementioned site on April 24,
1997. From this inspection they determined that the sewer line through wetlands along Erinshire/Adele
Court had not been restored back to original wetland elevation. As a result, in a letter dated May 6, 1997
you were requested to remove this excess fill and restore this area back to original wetland contours.
On October 7, 1997 Mr. Eric Fleek and Mr. Pete Colwell conducted another compliance
evaluation inspection at this site. From this inspection it was noted that the excess fill in wetlands along the
sewer line on Erinshire/Adele Court had been removed and the original wetland contours restored. We did
note however 5 or 6 large piles of fill in the wetlands along the woodline of the sewer line corridor. The
sewerline through wetlands at the terminus of Passage Gateway Drive was for the most part restored back
to original wetland grade. The only exception to this was the first 20 feet (approximately) of corridor
immediately adjacent to the gravel turnaround (opposite the pump station). This area had many upland
plant species, whs dry, and in sharp contrast to the wetland plants present (e.g., cattails) and very wet
conditions found on the remainder of the restored corridor. This excess material should be removed and the
elevation in this area brought down to the grade of the nearby wetlands. Future inspections will be made as
construction continues and lots are completed.
Your past and continued efforts in complying with your 401 Water Quality Certification
conditions are important and much appreciated. If you should have any questions regarding this matter
please feel free to call at [phone].
Sincerely, fj
Eric D Ff
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Water Quality Certification
Cc: DWQ Wilmington Regional Office
USACOE Wilmington Field Office
Environmental Sciences Branch 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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