DCM 26-24 Mccormick Horrace

Permit Class Permit Number
NEW 26-24
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to Horace McCormick, 275 Crown Point, Sanford, NC 27332
Authorizing development in Pamlico County at adj. to Little Pasture Creek, at 407 Point of
View Dr., in Merritt, as requested in the permittee’s application submitted (PA-1159) on 8/24/23, including
attached workplan drawing (2), Pages 1 and 2 both dated 8/4/23.
This permit, issued on February 19, 2024 , is subject to compliance with the application (where
consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation
of these terms may be subject to fines, civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.

Boat Ramp Extension

1) Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes the extension of the existing boat ramp with

hog slat concrete sections, as indicated on the attached workplan drawings. \[07J .0202(c)\]

2) The boat ramp shall moved into place once hardened, or poured entirely within a watertight

containment structure. Live concrete shall not be allowed to contact waters of the State or waters that

will enter waters of the State. \[07H .0208(a)(2)(B)\]

3) Placement of fill materials below normal water level shall be limited to the ramp structure. \[07H

.0206\]

(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)

This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or other
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the Chair
qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date. of the Coastal Resources Commission.

This permit must be accessible on-site to Department
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.

Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
for Tancred Miller, Director
hereunder requires further Division approval.
Division of Coastal Management

All work must cease when the permit expires on
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.

February 19, 2029

In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that
your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signature of Permittee

Horace McCormickPermit No. 26-24
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
4) Excavation and ground disturbing activities, associated with the placement of the boat ramp, above and
below the normal water line shall be limited to that absolutely necessary to establish adequate ramp
slope and provide a ramp no greater in size than specified in the attached permit application and
workplan drawings. \[07J .0202(c)\]
5) The authorized project is located within a primary nursery area (PNA). Therefore, in accordance with
NCAC 15A:07H.0208 of the Rules of the Coastal Resources Commission, no new dredging or
excavation within the PNA shall be permitted. Dredging in any manner, including "kicking" with boat
propellers, is not authorized. This prohibition shall be applied and enforced throughout the entire
existence of the permitted structure.
NOTE: The permittee is strongly urged to implement and/or utilize appropriate protective measures to
limit and contain turbidity to ensure that this valuable fisheries habitat is not adversely impacted.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control
6) In order to protect water quality, runoff from construction shall not visibly increase the amount of
suspended sediments in adjacent waters. \[07H.0209(d)(4)\]
7) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures shall be implemented to
ensure that eroded materials do not enter adjacent wetlands, watercourses or properties.
\[07H.0209(d)(4)\]
USACEConditions \[G.S. 113-229(a); G.S. 113A-107(a)\]
8) In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus, the applicant must
implement the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all requirements therein.
The guidelines can be found at http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/mammal/manatee_guidelines.pdf.
General
9) All mechanized equipment will be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of
waters and wetlands from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. In the event of a
spill of petroleum products or any other hazardous waste, the permittee shall immediately report it to the
National Response Center at [phone] and provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and
Hazardous Substances Control Act will be followed. \[07H.0208(a)(2)(B)\]
10)This permit shall not be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise disposed of to a third party without the
written approval of the Division of Coastal Management. \[07K.0406(b)\]
11) The permittee and/or their contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to project
initiation. \[07J.0209(a)\]
12)All debris associated with this development must be contained within the authorized project area. The
permittee shall be responsible for the immediate removal of any displaced debris, trash, or litter
associated with the project site. \[07H .0208(a)(2)(A)\]

Horace McCormickPermit No. 26-24
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits,
approvals or authorizations that may be required.
NOTE:The N.C. Division of Water Resources has authorized the proposed project under General Water
Quality Certification No. 4501 (DWR Project No. 2023-1346).
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized the project by way of Programmatic General
Permit No. 198000291 (Action ID SAW-2024-00322).
NOTE: Future development of the permittee’s property may require a modification of this permit.
Contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to the commencement of any
such activity for this determination. The permittee is further advised that many land disturbing
activities are not authorized within 50 feet of the normal water level unless specifically exempted
by Environmental Management Commission’s (EMC) Neuse River buffer regulations in
place at the time of such development.
NOTE: An application processing fee of $400 was received by DCM for this project. This fee also
satisfied the Section 401 application processing fee requirements of the Division of Water
Resources.