DWR #20231488 Ver 2 & #20240516

Good afternoon Mr. Ghazi,

In review of the above mentioned project, this office has a few questions in order to complete our review.

1.
You will need to complete the Catawba River Basin Buffer Notification Form. (Attached)

2.
Please note that your right of way buffer submission and shoreline stabilization documents will be compiled into one approval letter. You will need you to fill out the buffer authorization
form (attached) and include all impacts to the buffer both temporary and permanent with the inclusions of square footage for each. This includes the impacts for above high water mark
for the shoreline stabilization, the temporary access path, and square footage you are requesting for the right of way. Also be sure to include all vegetation affected and the material
you plan to use for this right of way. This will be taken in consideration in addition to the requirements of your Notice of Violation to restore the buffer after the work is completed.

In order for DWR to complete this project review, please provide the information within 30 days of receipt of this email. Please note that DWR will consider the project on hold until
receipt of the information.

Devynne Brown

Environmental Specialist

Water Quality Regional Operations Section

Division of Water Resources

Mobile: [phone]

Office: (704)-235-2200

610 East Center Avenue

Suite 301

Mooresville, NC 28115

CATAWBA RIPARIAN BUFFER NOTIFICATION FORM Project Name/address:_____________________________________________County: ________________ Owner: ____________________________________________________
____________________________ Print Signature Contractor/agent: ________________________________________________________________________ Print Signature The
approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. Impacts not indicated in the application is a violation of the Buffer Rule. Site specific work should be provided
in the application. [15A NCAC 02H .0506 and 15A NCAC 02B .0243(8)] Trees are not allowed to be removed from Zone 1 of the Buffer (within 30 ft of the full pond elevation), unless approved.
Exception, those trees that are severely undermined along the immediate shoreline can be removed. Minimal shaping and sloping along the immediate shoreline is allowed. [15A NCAC 02B
.0243(6)] Benching, grading in the buffer is not allowed. Excessive disturbance of ground cover. [15A NCAC 02B .0243 (6)] Beaches, impervious patios, impervious walkways, etc. are
not allowed in the buffer unless specifically approved by the Division. There are limitation on size for decks. [15A NCAC 02B .0243(4) and (6)] Work to be conducted from land must
indicate an access and indicate any trees that are to be removed. The work corridor should be described. The approved access corridor shall be restored. Staging, spoil, construction
material must be outside the buffer. [15A NCAC 02H .0502 and 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (4), (6), (8)] Stormwater cannot be piped or channeled for direct discharge to the lake. All constructed
stormwater discharges must be at the natural elevation and discharged prior to entering the buffer directed as diffuse or sheet flow at non-erosive velocities to the lake. [15A NCAC
02B .0243(5), (6)] Acknowledgement of Notification I, _____________________________________, hereby state that I have been informed of the Catawba Riparian Buffer Rule. Any work conducted
in the buffer, not specifically stated in the application and approved by the Division of Water Resources (DWR), is a violation and subject to enforcement. Due diligence will be taken
such that the construction will be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plan(s) and specification(s),
and other supporting materials. Signature (owner): _____________________________________________ Date: ________________