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Strickland, Bev
From:
Merritt, Katie
Sent:
Monday, May 22, 2017 4:10 PM
To:
Allen, Melonie
Cc:
Higgins, Karen
Subject:
Suck Creek
Hey Melonie,
I was able to meet with Karen and discuss the ponds within the buffer restoration areas on Suck Creek. It is clear to
DWR, that the areas where ponds are present within the 50' buffer do not meet the rules that were in place at the time
the site was instituted. The rules stated as follows:
15A NCAC 0213 .0252 (9)
(c)The riparian buffer restoration or enhancement site shall have a minimum width of 50 feet as measured...
(d) Enhancement and restoration shall both have the objective of establishing a forested riparian buffer...
The way we interpret this, is that the area being Restored or Enhanced must include a planted forested riparian buffer
for the entire 50' as measured horizontally on a line perpendicular to the surface water.
Therefore, DMS can only seek mitigation credit for areas along this stream where the entire 50' was planted. Please
modify the asset table and map for this site to remove credits from TOB -50' where a pond is within the buffer. Once you
resubmit the revised table and maps, I will review for final closeout acceptance.
Thank you,
Katie
Katie Merritt
Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Work: 919-807-6371
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