20090455 Ver 2_Approval Letter_20240110

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 10, 2024
DWR # 20090455v2
Onslow County
Scott Bublitz
4532 24th Ave
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Delivered via email to: [e-mail]
Subject: Approval of Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
4532 24th Ave — Stump Sound SA;ORW
USACE Action ID. No. SAW 2023-01716
Dear Mr. Bublitz:
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. WQC006528 issued to Scott Bublitz, dated January 10, 2024.
This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and specifications for
this project are incorporated by reference as part of this Water Quality Certification. If you change your
project, you must notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new application package with
the appropriate fee. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and is
responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2)].
This Water Quality Certification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain all other
required Federal, State, or Local approvals before proceeding with the project, including those required
by, but not limited to, Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, Water Supply Watershed, and
Trout Buffer regulations.
This Water Quality Certification neither grants nor affirms any property right, license, or privilege in any
lands or waters, or any right of use in any waters. This Water Quality Certification does not authorize
any person to interfere with the riparian rights, littoral rights, or water use rights of any other person
and does not create any prescriptive right or any right of priority regarding any usage of water. This
Water Quality Certification shall not be interposed as a defense in any action respecting the
determination of riparian or littoral rights or other rights to water use. No consumptive user is deemed
by virtue of this Water Quality Certification to possess any prescriptive or other right of priority with
respect to any other consumptive user.
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Upon the presentation of proper credentials, the Division may inspect the property.
This Water Quality Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the corresponding
Section 404 Permit. The conditions shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the
expiration date of this Water Quality Certification.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth may result in revocation of this
Water Quality Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties.
If you are unable to comply with any of the conditions of this Water Quality Certification you must notify
the Wilmington Regional Office within 24 hours (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from
the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The permittee shall report to the Wilmington Regional Office any noncompliance with, and/or any
violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200] including but not limited to sediment
impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or the next
business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became aware of the non-compliance
circumstances.
This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested [G.S. 143-215.5].
This Certification can be contested as provided in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes by
filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Petition) with the North Carolina Office of Administrative
Hearings (OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. Requirements for filing a Petition are set forth in Chapter
150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and Title 26 of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
Additional information regarding requirements for filing a Petition and Petition forms may be accessed at
http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone].
A party filing a Petition must serve a copy of the Petition on:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
If the party filing the Petition is not the permittee, then the party must also serve the recipient of the
Certification in accordance with N.C.G.S 15013-23(a).
This letter completes the Division's review under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and 15A NCAC 02H
.0500. Please contact Michael Meilinger at 910-796-7215 or [e-mail] if you have
any questions or concerns.
D � ��� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Ext. WiQmington, North Carolina 28#05-5406
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Sincerely,
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Morella Sanchez -King
Regional Operation Supervisor
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Electronic cc: Nate Christy, Consultant, [e-mail]
Sarah Hair, USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Maria Dunn, NCWRC
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Electronic file
Filename: 20090455v2 Scott Bublitz IWQC OnslowCo. Jan.24.docx
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NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION #WQC006528 is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws
92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to North Carolina's Regulations in 15 NCAC 02H .0500
and 15A NCAC 02B .0200, to Scott Bublitz, who have authorization for the impacts listed below, as
described within your application received by the N.C. Division of Water Resources (Division) on August
25, 2023 and subsequent information on December 21, 2023, January 4, 2024, and by Public Notice issued
by the Division of Coastal Management on August 26, 2023.
The State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will comply with water quality requirements and
the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and PL 95-217 if
conducted in accordance with the application, the supporting documentation, and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
The following impacts are hereby approved. Wetland fill and grading for the installation of a bulkhead
and a single-family residence. No other impacts are approved, including incidental impacts. [15A NCAC
02H .0506(b)]
Type of Impact
Amount Approved
Amount Approved
Plan Location or
Permanent
Temporary
Reference
Riparian Wetlands
House Foundation Fill
0.029 (acres)
N/A
CAMA application and
Driveway Fill
updated retaining wall
Retaining Wall Backfill
drawings dated January
4, 2024
Total Impacts
0.029 (acres)
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the certification below.
CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)]:
1. All backfill will consist of clean, earthen material free of any pollutants except in trace quantities.
Metal products, organic materials, rock, concrete, bricks, or other non -earthen debris shall not be
used.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506-(b)(1)-(3)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed activity will
comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative
criteria and the state's antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate if the activity has
avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards or
would result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
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2. Concrete construction materials used for retaining wall components, such as deadman anchors, tie-
back systems and concrete caps, shall be managed in a manner that prevents contact with waters of
the State. A dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete
and adjacent surface water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be
discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish
kills. Any water that contacts uncured concrete shall be captured, treated, and disposed of properly.
Citation: 15A 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c), 15A NCAC 028 .0200, 15A NCAC 028 .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (2) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability of fish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in
Wetland Standards: (2) Floating or submerged debris, oil, deleterious substances, or other material
shall not be present in amounts that cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses.
3. The permittee shall submit an "As -built" survey to the DWR within 30 days of completing the
project.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed activity will comply
with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative criteria and
the state's antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided and
minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards or would result in
secondary or cumulative impacts.
4. Any final construction plans for this project must include or reference the application and plans
approved by the Division under this authorization letter and certification. The applicant will also be
required to evaluate all acquired permits to assure that they are consistent, and all relative impacts
are accounted for and shown on the construction plans.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0502 (a) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(1)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. In determining that the proposed activity will
comply with state water quality standards (including designated uses, numeric criteria, narrative
criteria and the state's antidegradation policy), the Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided
and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards or would
result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
6. The Permittee shall adhere specifically to 15A NCAC 02B .0221 Tidal Salt Water Quality Standards for
Class SA Waters.
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(12) pH: shall be normal for waters in the area, which generally shall range between 6.8 and 8.5
except that swamp waters may have a pH as low as 4.3 if it is the result of natural conditions;
(19) Turbidity: the turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds this
level due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be increased.
Citation: 15A NCAC 028 .0220
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and
maintenance of biological integrity (including fishing, fish, and Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs)), wildlife,
and secondary contact recreation], and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes
any best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
7. Due to the possibility that compaction, sloughing and/or other site alterations within the designated
wetlands may occur based on construction methodology resulting in impacts outside of the authorized
grading and fill limits for the purposes of constructing a retaining wall and a single-family residence,
the applicant is cautioned to take all necessary measures to ensure that these impacts do not occur.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2) and (b)(3)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and
maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary contact recreation, agriculture), and that
activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term
basis.
8. The permittee shall report to the DWR Wilmington Regional Office any noncompliance with, and/or
any violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 0213.0200], including but not limited to
sediment impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or the
next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became aware of the non-
compliance circumstances.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Timely reporting of non-compliance is important in identifying and minimizing
detrimental impacts to water quality and avoiding impacts due to water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
9. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands or waters beyond the footprint of
the approved impacts (including temporary impacts).
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506, 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and
maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary contact recreation, agriculture), and that
activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term
basis.
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10. When applicable, all construction activities shall be performed and maintained in full compliance
with G.S. Chapter 113A Article 4 (Sediment and Pollution Control Act of 1973). Regardless of
applicability of the Sediment and Pollution Control Act, all projects shall incorporate appropriate
Best Management Practices for the control of sediment and erosion so that no violations of state
water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
Design, installation, operation, and maintenance of all sediment and erosion control measures shall
be equal to or exceed the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or for linear transportation projects, the North Caroline
Department of Transportation Sediment and Erosion Control Manual.
All devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) sites,
including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. Sufficient materials
required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and stormwater routing and
treatment shall be on site at all times.
For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface
Mining Manual. Reclamation measures and implementation shall comply with the reclamation in
accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and the Mining Act of
1971.
If the project occurs in waters or watersheds classified as Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs), SA, WS-I,
WS-II, High Quality Waters (HQW), or Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), then the sedimentation
and erosion control designs shall comply with the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 04B .0124,
Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c), 15A NCACO28 .0200, 15A NCAC 02B
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses, and (21) turbidity
in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not
designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters;
for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall
not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses, and (3)
Materials producing color or odorshall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts
on existing wetland uses.
11. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be installed in wetland or waters except within the
footprint of temporary or permanent impacts otherwise authorized by this Certification. If placed
within authorized impact areas, then placement of such measures shall not be conducted in a
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manner that results in dis-equilibrium of any wetlands, streambeds, or streambanks. Any silt fence
installed within wetlands shall be removed from wetlands and the natural grade restored within two
(2) months of the date that DEMLR or locally delegated program has released the specific area
within the project to ensure wetland standards are maintained upon completion of the project.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c), 15A NCAC 028 .0200, 15A NCAC 02B
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses, and (21) turbidity
in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not
designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters;
for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall
not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses, and (3)
Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts
on existing wetland uses.
12. Erosion control matting that incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic twine shall not be used along
streambanks or within wetlands.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses (including
aquatic life propagation and biological integrity), and the water quality to protect such uses, are
protected. Protections are necessary to ensure any remaining surface waters or wetlands, and any
surface waters or wetlands downstream, continue to support existing uses during and after project
completion. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters,
would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would result in secondary or cumulative
impacts.
13. If the project is covered by NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Number NCGO10000 or NPDES
Construction Stormwater Permit Number NCG250000, full compliance with permit conditions
including the erosion & sedimentation control plan, inspections and maintenance, self -monitoring,
record keeping and reporting requirements is required.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028 .0200, 15A NCAC 02B
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
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injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses, and (21) turbidity
in the receiving water shall not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams not
designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes, or reservoirs designated as trout waters;
for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTU; if
turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall
not be increased. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases
shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3)
Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts
on existing wetland uses.
14. Application of fertilizer to establish planted/seeded vegetation within disturbed riparian areas
and/or wetlands shall be conducted at agronomic rates and shall comply with all other Federal,
State and Local regulations. Fertilizer application shall be accomplished in a manner that minimizes
the risk of contact between the fertilizer and surface waters.
Citation: 15A 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c), 15A NCAC 02B .0200, 15A NCAC 02B .0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability of fish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in
Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in
amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses, and (3) Materials producing
color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland
uses.
15. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters shall be inspected and maintained
regularly to prevent contamination of surface waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other
toxic materials. Construction shall be staged in order to minimize the exposure of equipment to
surface waters to the maximum extent practicable. Fueling, lubrication, and general equipment
maintenance shall be performed in a manner to prevent, to the maximum extent practicable,
contamination of surface waters by fuels and oils.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c), 15A NCAC 028 .0200, 15A NCAC 02B
.0231
Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the
water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that
precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils,
deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters
injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the
palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in
Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in
amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses, and (3) Materials producing
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color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland
uses.
16. Heavy equipment working in wetlands shall be placed on mats or other measures shall be taken to
minimize soil disturbance and compaction.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c), 15A NCAC 028 .0231
Justification: Wetland standards require maintenance or enhancement of existing uses of wetlands
such that hydrologic conditions necessary to support natural biological and physical characteristics
are protected, populations of wetland flora and fauna are maintained to protect biological integrity
of the wetland; and materials or substances are not present in amounts that may cause adverse
impact on existing wetland uses.
17. In accordance with 143-215.85(b), the permittee shall report any petroleum spill of 25 gallons or
more; any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters; any petroleum spill
regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters; and any petroleum spill less than
25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c), N.C.G.S 143-215.85(b)
Justification: Person(s) owning or having control over oil or other substances upon notice of
discharge must immediately notify the Department, or any of its agents or employees, of the nature,
location, and time of the discharge and of the measures which are being taken or are proposed to be
taken to contain and remove the discharge. This action is required in order to contain or divert the
substances to prevent entry into the surface waters. Surface water quality standards require that
conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum:
aquatic life propagation, survival, and maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary
contact recreation; agriculture), and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes
any best use on a short-term or long-term basis.
18. The permittee and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a manner consistent with
State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d)
of the Clean Water Act), and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal Law.
Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best
uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any
best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if the activity has avoided
and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would
result in secondary or cumulative impacts.
19. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and conditions of
this certification in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its
contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a
copy of this Water Quality Certification. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be available
at the project site during the construction and maintenance of this project.
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Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)
Justification: Those actually performing the work should be aware of the requirements of this 401
Water Quality Certification to minimize water quality impacts.
This approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in
your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 Permit. The conditions in effect on the date of
issuance shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the expiration date of this
Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)]
This, the 10th day of January 2024
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Morella Sanchez -King
Regional Operation Supervisor
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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