20231418 Ver 1_RPOT Request_20240412

To: James Lastinger
CC: Raleigh Bland; Robert Tankard
04/12/2024
Subject: Reasonable Period of Time Extension Request — Quality Marines's travel Lift; Craven County;
Corps Action ID# SAW-2023-02052; DWR# 20231418 V.1
Dear Mr. Lastinger,
On 10/18/2023, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) received an application from Chris Fulcher/Neil
Andrews for an Individual 401 Water Quality Certification for the Quality Marine Travel Lift in Craven
County. On 12/22/2023 DWR requested additional information from the applicant and continues to
work with the applicant to resolve water quality related concerns. The applicant submitted additional
plans and information on 1/19/2024 which will require an additional add information letter. The new
information submitted greatly changes the purpose and scope of the project from the originally
submitted permit application. The added information will require the applicant to apply for additional
state permits, DEMLR and NPDES permits will likely be required for the proposed project. Revisions to
work plans that conflict with 15A NCAC 02B .0714 NEUSE RIVER BASIN RIPARIAN BUFFER RULES will need
to be made. Project is currently on hold with DWR by applicant/consultant request until they can gather
more information and decide if they wish to move forward with the project. The project is also currently
on hold with DCM.
In accordance with the Final 2023 Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification
Improvement Rule, Section 121.6(e), (e) The Federal agency and certifying authority may agree in writing
to extend the reasonable period of time for any reason, provided that the extension shall not cause the
reasonable period of time to exceed one year from the dote that the request for certification was
received. As such, and given that the default RPOT established in the Final 2023 Clean Water Act Section
401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule is 180 days from the date DWR received a complete
application, including the required application fee. DWR respectfully requests that the reasonable
period of time be extended until 07/15/2024, marking the end of 271 days from receipt of project.
By making this request, DWR does not waive its right to determine that additional information or time is
necessary to process the application in accordance with Corps regulations implementing section 401 of
the Clean Water Act, or any actions taken by the Corps pursuant thereto.
We respectfully request that you provide your written concurrence by4/20/2024.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
96. Me -
Glenn Allen Stewart
Environmental Specialist II
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