20221617 Ver 2_More Info Requested_20230922

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 22, 2023
DWR # 20221617 v2
Johnston County
Eastfield Associates LLC
Attn: Mr. Kevin Dougherty
101 S. Raiford St, Suite 200
Selma NC 27576
Delivered via email to: [e-mail]
Subject: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Eastfield Development
Dear Mr. Dougherty:
On August 16, 2023, 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:
During a site visit on September 12, 2023, the USACE requested changes to the jurisdictional status
of some features within Block O. In addition, both the USACE and DWR identified a stream within
Block E that is not currently shown on the jurisdictional features map and/or development plan. The
stream identified in Block E is shown on the Johnston County published Soil Survey and therefore is
subject to the Neuse River Buffer Regulations (15A NCAC 02B .0714). Please provide an updated
jurisdictional features map and an updated map showing the Neuse River Buffers.
2. Please provide updated application materials to identify any development modifications and/or
impact amounts as a result of Item 1 above. Please ensure that mitigation is adequately addressed
in the updated application materials and provide mitigation acceptance letters and/or statement of
availability letters from your proposed mitigation providers as appropriate.
3. Please provide an updated Stormwater Management Plan for Block E if the development plan has
changed in response to Item 1 above.
4. Please provide a detailed qualitative indirect and cumulative impact analysis that clearly follows the
steps outlined in the Division's policy for guidance on our website at:
http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ws/401/policies.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
NORTH CARCLINA
919.707.9000

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Eastfield Development
DWR# 20221617v2
Request for Additional Information
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5. Please note that during the site visit on September 12, 2023, Division staff observed unauthorized
clearing within the 50-foot Neuse buffer along the stream in Block E. Therefore, the site is currently
in violation of the Neuse buffer rules. Please ensure that your response and/or any updated
development plans are compliant with the Neuse buffer rules and include any additional actions to
resolve the current violation.
Please note that further detailed review of the project will occur upon receipt of the response to the
items noted above. Upon receipt of the requested information, additional requests may be necessary to
determine compliance with all appropriate state regulations.
Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(e) / 15A NCAC 02B .0611, 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.deg.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
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 or the
Neuse Buffer Rules 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 Sue Homewood at 336-813-1863 or [e-mail] if you have any
questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
ESDocuSigned by:
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Stephanie Goss, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Electronic cc: Jeff Harbour, Terracon
Matt Marin, USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Gabriela Garrison, NCWRC
DWR RRO
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
Filename: 20221617v2 - Eastfield Dev - Johnston - Addinfo.docx
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512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000
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