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5315 South College Road, Suite E
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
910.452.2711 (office) • 910.452.2899 (fax)
Date: November 29, 2007
To: Ms. Cyndi Karoly
Of: DWQ
Attached you will find:*
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SEGi Project #: 06-214.01
Client Name; Muriel Wilson
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^ JD Package ^ Report(s) ^ Plans ^ Information Request ®Other
Copies Dated Description
5 11/06/07 PCN 44 application
*If noted items are NOT attached, please contact our office.
These are being delivered:
® For your Review/Comment ^ For your Records ^ Returned for Correction(s)
^ Corrected and Returned ^ For your Signature ^ As Requested
^ Other:
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Notes:
Cyndi:
Please reference attached "return of application package" dated 27 November 2007. In reviewing the appliation, it appears that the latest
PCN form was submitted to your office. The discrepency that led to confusion was that the "form version" reference was never changed in
our template files. We apologize, and have fixed the oversight on our end. I went into each individual package and whited-out the
reference to the 2002 form. The application is formatted to the most recent version. Please review the attached application package at
your earliest convenience and let me know if you need any additional information. Thank you for your time.
Signature and (Typed) Name: ~~~..J
Date: 11/30/2007

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® RETURN OF APPLICATION PACKAGE for Wilson RPW Relocation Project
Dear Ms. Kolb:
On November 27, 2007, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received a PCN dated November 6, 2007
for the above referenced project.
Additional Information Requested:
® Please resubmit five (5) copies of your information on the most current March 2005 Pre-
Construction Notification form. You can download this format the following web address:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/regcerthtml
Should this submission be in response to a received notice of violation please understand that a full
application package submission and fee are required. Any NOV settlement does not waive the fee
required to receive a 401 Water Quality Certification. Please call Mr. Ian McMillan or me at 919-733-
1786 if you'd like to discuss and receive assistance for completing the permitting,~pplication.
Sincerely,
yndi Karoly, Supervisor 401
Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
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Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Wilson, 7570 Rabbit Bay Rd., Ash, NC 28420
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401 OversighVExpress Review Permitting Unit
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Southern Environmental Group, Inc.
5315 South College Road, Suite E
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
910.452.2711 (office) • 910.452.2899 (fax)
Date: November 07, 2007
Transmittal Letter
SEGi Project #: -06-214.01
Clierit Name: Muriel Wilson
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To: Mr. Ian McMillan
Of: 401 Oversight Express Review Permitting Unit
Attached you will find:*
^ Proposal ^ Sketch(es)
^ JD Package ^ Report(s)
® Permit ^ Signed Wetland Map ^ Photo(s)
^ Plans ^ Information Request ^ Other
Copies Dated Description
6 11/06/07 PCN 44 application for Muriel Wilson's Property in Ash, Brunswick Co
1 11/07/07 $240 filing fee

These are being delivered:
Q For your Review/Comment
^ Corrected and Returned
^ Other:
By: ®Hand Delivery ^ Fed-Ex ^ UPS ^ Regular Mail ^ Other
Notes:
Ian
Attached are 6 copies of the PCN 44 application for Muriel Wilson's property in Ash, Waccamaw Township, Brunswick County. The 7th
copy was hand-delivered to Joanne Steenhuis in the Wilmington Regional Office. Please review the attached documentation and feel free
to contact me if you have any questions or concerns, 910.452.2711. Thank you for your time & consideration.
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Hand Delivery
Ms. Joanne Steenhuis
Division of Water Quality
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
RE: Proposed RPW Relocation
Rabbit Bay Road
Ash, Brunswick County
NWP # 44
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Southern Environmental Group, Inc. (SEGi) has been retained by Mr. Ronald M. & Mrs. Sandra
K. Wilson, herein referred to as the "Applicants," to pursue Department of the Army approval to
impact 0.20 acre of a relatively permanent water (RPW). The project site is located at the
terminus of Rabbit Bay Road in Ash, Waccamaw Township, in Brunswick County, North
Carolina.
It is the Applicants' desire to establish a sand mining operation on their properties. In order to
accomplish their goal, 0.20 acre of RPW will need to be relocated. Currently, the RPW bisects
the Applicants' two properties, almost directly down the center. The proposed relocation would
move the RPW from its current location to the western property boundary. In doing so, the
Applicant will be able to utilize the remaining land to excavate and construct the sand mine
(mining permit applied for by Tripp Engineering on 22 June 2007).
The relocation of the ditch will take place by excavating an open-faced ditch along the western
property boundary. The proposed ditch will serve the same purpose as the existing one, diverting
stormwater to a run of Caw Caw Swamp, but the functionality of the feature is expected to
increase. Proposed reconfigurations to the relocated RPW include: gentler side slopes (3:1
proposed versus 1:1 existing); a wider open face (to allow stormwater to sheetflow into the
feature at a lower velocity); and, the run of the proposed RPW will be grassed (to increase
filtration of the stormwater running through it). The relocated ditch will have a depth of five
feet, and will have a length of 0.22 acre.

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Type
Relocation
Type of Feature ~
RPW
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Area (ae)
0.20
0.20
While the proposed impact will effect the entire feature, the relocated feature will have increased
functionality. The current RPW is deeply incised, effectively channelizing water from the
agricultural fields to the run of Caw Caw Swamp. The relocated RPW, with a wider open-face,
grassed banks and gentler slopes will allow stormwater to sheetflow at lower velocities, filtering
out sediments and other pollutants prior to reaching Caw Caw Swamp. In addition, the relocated
feature will effectively negate the impact to the existing feature, as it will be replacing more than
what was impacted and should be considered a "no net loss" of wetlands. The Applicant is
making every effort to ensure that the functions of the RPW are recreated to a level that exceeds
current conditions.
For clarification and verification of the statements made above, please refer to the following
documentation attached to this correspondence:
Attachment 1.
Attachment 2.
Attachment 3.
Attachment 4.
Attachment 5.
Attachment 6.
Attachment 7.
Attachment 8.
Attachment 9.
Pre-Construction Notification
Overall Impact Map
Cross Section of Existing RPW
Cross Section of Proposed Relocated RPW
Wetland Boundary Survey
Vicinity Maps (2 scales)
Aerial Photograph
Property Owner Tax Information
Letter of Agency
At this time, SEGi is requesting the review and processing of the attached permit application for
authorization to utilize the Nationwide Permit 44 for the proposed activity. Should you have any
questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to contact me at 910.452.2711. Thank you in
advance for your assistance with this project.
Sincerely,
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Amanda L. Kolb
Environmental Consultant
cc: Ian McMillan (401 Oversight /Express Review Permitting Unit)

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If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
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II.
Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
OD Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
~ 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 44
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4),
and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information ~ ~ ~~ ~~~ !~ E
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Name: Ronald M. & Sandra K. Wilson ~ -'
Mailing Address: _7570 Rabbit Ba~Rd. P i~ V ~ i ZOO l
Ash. NC 28420 n~r~~ - v~Ar~R cwA~.r~Y
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Telephone Number: 910.540.2690 Fax Number: N/A
E-mail Address: N/A
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Ms. Amanda Kolb
Company Affiliation: Southern Environmental GroyQ, Inc
Mailing Address: 5315 S. College Rd. Suite E
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
Telephone Number: 910.452.2711 Fax Number: 910.452.2899 (~ ~~7
E-mail Address: amandana,segi.us ~ ~ ~ `•`~'-~ ~ ~ ~:~!
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings
rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a
small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project
has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Wilson RPW Relocation Proiect
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 19400021 & 19400022
4. Location
County: Brunswick (#10~ Nearest Town: Ash
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
Follow US-17 S out of Wilmington, towards Shallotte/Myrtle Beach,past Shallotte
Take a right onto Longwood Road NW/NC-904. Take a left onto Rabbit Bav Road and
follow until the terminus.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 33.9768°N 78.5340°W
6. Property size (acres): _62 acres (2,700,720 square feet
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Caw Caw Swamn
8. River Basin: Lower Cape Fear
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
Tract 1 (PID 19400021) is a completely wooded parcel, with a large. man-made feature
bisecting it through the center. It appears this feature was used as a means of diverting
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stormwater from the adjacent agricultural fields Tract 1 has a large canopy of Pinus
taeda and Liauidambar styraciflua and appears to remain in its natural unaltered state
Tract 2 (PID 19400022) consists maim of agricultural fields with a heavily wooded
area found along the western property boundary. adjacent to the jurisdictional feature
Again, this feature bisects the property, and appears to serve the purpose of moving
stormwater away from the agricultural fields
Jurisdictiona1404 wetlands do not exist on either site, though the feature itself has been
classified by the United States Armv Corps of Engineers as a "relatively_permanent
water" (RPW). While the Corps considers the feature a RPW the Division of Water
Quality (DWO) has classified the feature as a "water of the State "
Properties that surround the subject parcels are predominately wooded or agricultural
in nature. The properties are located in a relatively rural section of Brunswick County,
where the general land use is mainly agriculturaUruraUcultivated fields Farm fields
surround the project site, and a run of Caw Caw Swamp can be found along the
northern property boundary of Tract 1
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed project calls for the relocation of the existing RPW from the center of the
two properties. to the western property boundary The existing RPW is relatively
channelized, with incised slopes and serves as a means to move stormwater from the
agricultural fields to a run of Caw Caw swamp
The applicant is proposing to excavate an open-faced RPW-feature along the western
property boundary. This feature will serve the same purpose as the existing RPW but
its functionality is expected to increase as the feature will be constructed in a more
precise manner. The proposed relocated feature will have 3.1 side slopes and will be
hoed with excelsior matting and seeded immediately. to increase fdtration of
stormwater running through it The depth of the proposed feature will match the depth
of the existing RPW, which is five feet The grade of the relocated RPW will match the
longitudinal grade of the previous route
Heave machinery will be used in the excavation process such as an excavator bull
dozer and track hoe. The machinery will be used for excavation and grading.purposes
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
The property owners are planning clear approximately 40 acres of their proper to
excavate a sand mine. A mining permit was applied for on behalf of the Client by
Tripp Engineering, and was submitted to the app_ro rip ate agencies on 22 June 2007
Approval of the mining permit is pending as the Client is required to obtain a NWP to
relocate the RPW feature prior to the mining permit being issued
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A RPW bisects the two parcels almost directly down the center. The property owners
are. proposing to relocate this RPW from its present location to the western property
boundary, and are proposing to make improvements to increase the functionali _ of the
relocated feature. In moving the existing RPW feature, the Clients are making their
properties conducive to their proposed sand mine.
The proposed relocated feature is to be a 23' wide open-faced ditch, with 3:1 side slopes,
a depth of five feet and a bottom width of three feet. Compared to the existing RPW,
which is approximately three feet wide at the top of bank, has 1:1 deeply incised side
slopes, is five feet deep and has a bottom width of three feet, the proposed ditch will
serve as a much more efficient method of diverting stormwater. The gentler slope of the
banks, the added vegetation and the wider top-of--bank create a much more effective
and efficient design for collecting stormwater.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
A jurisdictional determination package was submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers on
25 January 2007.
A site visit was made by Ms. Joanne Steenhuis on 1 June 2007, to determine the extent of
DWQ's jurisdiction over the feature. Ms. Steenhuis determined the feature to be a water of
the State.
A mining permit was applied for b~Tripp Engineering on 22 June 2007. According to the
engineer, the sedimentation and erosion control permit was applied for concurrently with
the mining application, as well as the stormwater permit. The engineer stated they
responded to comments received from the State and County Stormwater branches, but to
date, had not received a response.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permits are anticipated for this project.
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VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should. be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
One impact is proposed associated with the relocation of the existing RPW found on site
see # 5 & 6 below) from its current location to the western property boundary
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For
dame- cP»aratPly lief imr~antc .~„A +., 1..,+1, ~a.,,,.+,,..,, ,._a n~_a._
Wetland Impact
Site Number

(indicate on map)
T e of Im act
YP P Type of Wetland

(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Flood lain
p
( es/no Distance to
Nearest
Stream

(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
No iurisdictiona1404 wetlands were found on-site
0.20 acre of RPW exist on-site.
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify
temporary impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or
culverts, dam construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement
walls, rip-rap, crib walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream
relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the
original and relocated streams must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X
width, then divide by 43,560.
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Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on map)
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) N/A N/A
Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds,
Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not
limited to fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water
Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)

Type of Impact
Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.)
Area of
Impact
(acres)
1 RPW Relocation RPW 0.20

Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0.20
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resultin>? from the vroiect:
Stream Im act (acres): N/A
Wetland Impact (acres): N/A
O en Water Im act acres : 0.20
Total Irri act to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.20
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): N/A
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ©No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. Pond Creation Not Auplicable
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
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Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.)a
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:-
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The overall scone of the proiect includes the excavation of two sand pits. to mine the sand
below. There is an existing RPW, which bisects the two subject parcels essentially straight
down the center. Without relocating the feature the two parcels will be rendered useless
for the proposed sand mine, as the applicant will not be able to excavate his sand material
It is the applicant's intent to relocate the existing RPW feature and replace it with a better
planned, more well-constructed drainage system along the western ro erty boundary,
consisting of a wider open-faced ditch softer side slopes and consistent grassing
throughout. The combination of these factors will allow water to sheet flow versus
channelize, and_will also assist in the filtration of sediments from the moving stormwater
The slopes of the relocated feature will be lined with excelsior matting and will be seeded
immediately. In addition, the longitudinal grade of the relocated ditch will match that of
the existing one.
The existing RPW has been channelized and incised over the years due to poor
construction and maintenance of the feature The applicant suggests that there is no
practicable alternative to accommodate his proposed said mine without the relocation of
the RPW.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
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necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
It is the applicant's intent to relocate the RPW. which will essentiallygate any
jurisdictional impacts associated with the project. The applicant is proposing to impact
0.20 acre of RPW, in order to accommodate his proposed sand mine. The relocation of
the RPW will create a feature with an area of 0.22 acre, larger than that which was
impacted. With that said, the applicant suggests that he has met the Corps' "no net
loss" of wetlands policy, and that his mitigation is offered through the relocation.
It is our professional opinion that this impact will not adversely effect the aquatic
environment in the area.
Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):_
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):_
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Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):_
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):_
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
I. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ^ No ~
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No ^
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ^ No ^
IX. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify)?
Yes ^ No D If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
--
2
_._ ---~ -
Total
Multiplier Required 1
Mitigation
3
-- ---- - -
- - --
15
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* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone I .
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
X. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the properly. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide
calculations demonstrating total proposed impervious level
Stormwater will be treated via the proposed relocated 12PW. The RPW will serve as a
method to assist in filtering out sediment and other pollutants prior to the Stormwater
reaching any downstream jurisdictional waterbodies.
The mining project will obtain its own stormwater permit, applied for concurrentl~th
the mining application, by Tripp Engineering.
XI. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Not applicable to this project, though septic systems are used in the general vicinity of the
site.
II. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ^ No
XII. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
httn://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
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This is an independent development that is not associated with anv other development
plans. The completion of this RPW relocation project will not result in development
outside of the proposed project area and would have minimal impact on downstream water
uali
XIII. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose
to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work
schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
blo
~ Applicant/Agent's Signature Date ~
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Parcel Number 19400021 Plat Date
Account Number 66000304 Land Value $49,680
PIN 103800936065 Building Value $0
Owner WILSON RONALD M ET SANDRA K Other Value $0
Owner Address 1 Deferred Value $5,550
Owner Address 2 7570 RABBIT BAY RD NW Total Taxable Value $49,680
City ASH Heated Sq Ft
State NC Year Built
Zip 28420 Bedrooms
Legal Description 23 AC Ful! Baths
Parcel Street Number 7626 Stories
Parcel Street RABBIT BAY Ext. Wall 1
Street Type RD Ext. Wall 2
Street Dir NW Neighborhood 6001
Subdivision Municipality
Deed Book 1281 Fire Tax District GRISSET / LONGW
Deed Page 1084 Township SHALLOTTE
Deed Date 2/19/1999 Acreage 23
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Parcel Number 19400022 Plat Date
Account Number 66000304 Land Value $256,230
PIN 104803024179 Building Value $0
Owner WILSON RONALD M ET SANDRA K Other Value $1,800
Owner Address 1 Deferred Value $16,660
Owner Address 2 7570 RABBIT BAY RD NW Total Taxable Value $258,030
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State NC Year Built
Zip 28420 Bedrooms
Legal Description Full Baths
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