20160986 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20161110

November 10, 2016
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
JAY ZIMMERMAN
DWR Director
DWR # 16-0986
Craven County
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7016 0750 000109017860
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Jack and Stacey King
3004 Neuse River Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7016 0750 000109017877
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Richard and Gloria Gustafson
3006 Neuse River Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
Subject: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
King and Gustafson Residences — Shoreline Stabilization Project
Dear Mr. and Mrs. King and Mr. and Mrs. Gustafson:
On October 14, 2016, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application dated October
10, 2016, requesting a 401 Water Quality and Buffer Authorization Certification from the Division for the
subject project. The Division has determined that your application is incomplete and cannot be processed.
The application is on -hold until all of the following information is received:
1. Diffuse Flow Requirements and Practical Alternatives
Please provide more details regarding how diffuse flow shall be maintained in the riparian buffer
by dispersing concentrated flow and reestablishing vegetation. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(b), 15A
NCAC 02B.0233(5) and 15A NCAC 02B .0233(8)(b)(iv)]
• This should include alternative designs with contour lines down slope and layouts of the project
area to achieve diffuse flow through the riparian buffer.
Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02H .0502 (b) and NCAC 02B .0233(5) and (8)(b)(iv)] the applicant shall furnish all
of the above requested information for the proper consideration of the application. If all of the requested
information is not received in writing within 30 calendar days of receipt of this letter, the Division will be
unable to approve the application and it will be returned. The return of this project will necessitate
reapplication to the Division for approval, including a complete application package and the appropriate
fee.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources -Water Quality Regional Operations Section -Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889
252-946-6481

Please respond in writing within 30 calendar days of receipt of this letter by sending three copies of all of
the above requested information to the 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
NC 27699-1617.
Please be aware that you have no authorization under the Section 401 of the Clean Water Act or Neuse
River Riparian Buffer Rule for this activity and any work done within waters of the state and buffer may
be a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Administrative Code.
Please contact Anthony Scarbraugh at 252-948-3924 or [e-mail] if you have
any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operation Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Raleigh Bland, USACE Washington Regulatory Field Office (via email)
Courtney Spears, DCM Morehead City
Brad Connell, DCM Morehead City
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