20231420 Ver 1_USACE JD_20231211

Baker, Caroline D
From: Meyer, Laura J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 3:03 PM
To: Kevin Martin; [e-mail]
Cc: Thomas, Zachary T; Myers, Joseph M
Subject: [External] Delineation Concurrence / SAW-2023-01446 / Yardly Buffalo Village / 5221
& 5225 Forestville Road / Raleigh NC / Wake County
Attachments: S&EC Sketch Map 5221&5225 Forrestville Rd (Post USACE 11-16-23).pdf
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ALCON,
Reference is made to ORM ID SAW-2023-01446, please reference this number on any correspondence regarding this
action.
On 11/16/2023, the Corps and AJ Kamal (S&EC) met on Vinery Lane in Raleigh, NC, to review the boundaries of the
aquatic resources delineation that we received on 10/17/2023 requesting the Wilmington District, Regulatory Division
review and concur.
We have reviewed the information provided by you concerning the aquatic resources, and by copy of this e-mail, are
confirming that the aquatic resources delineation has been verified by the Corps to be a sufficiently accurate and
reliable representation of the location and extent of aquatic resources within the identified Site Boundary. The location
and extent of these aquatic resources are shown on the delineation map, labeled Wetland Sketch Map and dated
11/16/2023.
Regulatory Guidance Letter (RGL) 16-01 https://usace.contentdm.ocic.org/utils/getfilelcollection/p16021co119/id/l256
provides guidance for Jurisdictional Determinations (JD) and states "The Corps generally does not issue a JD of any type
where no JD has been requested". At this time, we are only verifying the delineation. This delineation may be relied
upon for use in the permit evaluation process, including determining compensatory mitigation. "This verification does
not address nor include any consideration for geographic jurisdiction on aquatic resources and shall not be interpreted as
such. This delineation verification is not an Approved Jurisdictional Determination (AJD) and is not an appealable action
under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process (33 CFR Part 331). However, you may request an AJD,
which is an appealable action.
If you wish to receive a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD), or an Approved Jurisdictional Determination (AJD)
please respond accordingly, otherwise nothing further is required, and we will not provide any additional
documentation.
The delineation included herein has been conducted to identify the location and extent of the aquatic resource
boundaries and/or the jurisdictional status of aquatic resources for purposes of the Clean Water Act for the particular
site identified in this request. This delineation may not be valid for the Wetland Conservation Provisions of the Food
Security Act of 1985, as amended. If you or your tenant are USDA program participants, or anticipate participation in
USDA programs, you should discuss the applicability of a certified wetland determination with the local USDA service
center, prior to starting work.
Sincerely,
Laura

Laura J. Meyer, PWS
Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CE-SAW-RG-R
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]