20171282 Ver 1_Riparian Buffer Authorization_20171009

PROFENS OVALS
PLANNING FOR
A BETTER
ENVIRONMENT
September 4, 2017
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Attn: Ms. Karen Higgins
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Re: Pitt -Greenville Airport — Runway 8 — 26 Approach Clearing
Dear Ms. Higgins,
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DEQ -WATER RESOURCES
401 & BUFFER PERMITTING
On behalf of the Pitt -Greenville Airport, we are requesting Buffer Compliance from the NCDWR for
permanent impacts to Tar -Pamlico Riparian Buffers for the selective cutting of trees associated with the
Runway 8-26 Approach Clearing project at the Pitt -Greenville Airport.
The Pitt -Greenville Airport is located at 400 Airport Road in Greenville, Pitt County. The project area
consists of 43 acres located at the ends of Runway 8-26 and across the Tar River (see attached plat)
(36.632; -77.394). The project is located in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin, and on-site waters drain to the
Tar River. The Water Quality Classification for Tar River is SC, and the Stream Index Number is: 28-
(94). The cataloging unit for the site is 0300103.
Proposed Proiect
The purpose of the proposed project is to remove trees that currently penetrate the Runway 8 approach
slope in order to protect aircraft safety and preserve the precision instrument approach to Runway 8-26.
Present, existing, and potential future tree obstructions within the approach surface interfere with the safe
operation of commercial and general aviation aircraft.
The proposed project consists of the clearing of trees that currently penetrate or are within 10' of the
Approach Surface of Runway 8 in order to improve aircraft safety and meet FAA safety requirements. The
Approach Surface consists of an invisible slope beginning at the end of Runway 8 and extending at a 20:1
gradient. The Approach Surface must be free of obstacles in order to allow for both navigation and safety
of incoming and departing aircraft, as the precision guidance instruments require a clear slope.
The Runway 26 Approach Clearing project area consists of 6 acres in its entirety. The selective tree
cutting will be accomplished by accessing the site via Highway 43, adjacent roadways and by boats
launched from the Pitt -Greenville Airport.
The proposed selective tree clearing will be located within the 50' Tar -Pamlico River Riparian Buffers. In
order to be compliant with the NCDWQ Memorandum (dated 5-9-06) regarding vegetation management
for airport facilities, the selective tree clearing within the riparian buffers will be conducted as follows:
• All clearing within the riparian buffers will be performed by hand clearing methods, including the
use of chain saws.
■ Trees cut within the riparian buffers will be felled using the rope and pulley system to control the
direction of fall and avoidance of hung trees.
■ The felled trees within the buffer will remain in place.
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■ All vegetation less than 5 feet in height shall remain undisturbed within the buffer areas.
■ There will be no chipping/mulching of vegetation within the buffers.
■ There will be no stump removal within the buffers.
At the completion of the selective tree clearing, the vegetation within the riparian buffers will be allowed to
grow unrestricted. Periodic maintenance will identify and remove specific trees which have grown to an
elevation nearing the approach slope. However, this is not anticipated for a least 10-15 years.
Talbert & Bright prepared an Environmental Assessment for the Runway 8 Approach Clearing project to
fulfill the requirements necessary for compliance with NEPA, FAA Order 1050.1E; Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures, and FAA Order 5050.413; NEPA Implementing Instructors for Airport
Actions. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) has been submitted to the FAA for concurrence.
The proposed project is not within a coastal county as defined in the Coastal Area Management Act and
thus CAMA permits are not required for proposed activities.
Proposed Impacts
The proposed impacts consist of temporary impacts to Zone 1 (1.7 acres) and of temporary impacts to
Zone 2 (1.1 acres) as a result of the selective tree cutting within the riparian buffers. Please note that the
proposed buffer impacts have been assessed as temporary impacts as the vegetation within the riparian
buffer will be allowed to grow unrestricted until tree heights start to penetrate the approach surface.
Periodic evaluations will identify specific trees that begin to penetrate the approach surface and those
specific trees will be cut. However, additional selective cutting of trees is not anticipated for another 10-15
years.
Avoidance and Minimization
Due to the nature of the project, impacts to riparian buffers could be avoided. Impacts have been
minimized by restricting tree cutting to hand clearing only, and no equipment is allowed within the riparian
buffer. All trees cut within the buffers will be removed by hand and disposed of off site.
Miti¢ation
Per the NCDWQ Memorandum dated 5-9-06, the proposed buffer impacts are "Allowable" as "protection
of existing structures." Therefore, buffer mitigation is not proposed.
Please feel free to call if you have questions or require additional information to complete your review.
Sincerely,
Environm mal Professionals, Inc.
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Geor H. Wood, CEP, PWS
Attachments:
■ Riparian Buffer Authorization Form
■ Agent Authorization
■ Project Phasing Exhibit
■ USGS Quad Map
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Riparian Buffer Authorization Form
A.
1.
Applicant Information
Project Information
DOEQ- ATER RESOD 6
1 a. Name of project: Pitt -Greenville Airport - Runway 8-26 Clearing
1 b. County: Pitt County
1 c. Nearest municipality: Greenville
1 d. Subdivision name: N/A
1 e. Is the project located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties?
If yes, answer 1f below.
❑ Yes ® No
1f. Is the project located within a NC Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern AEC ?
❑ Yes ® No
2.
Owner Information
2a. Name on Recorded Deed:
Pitt -Greenville Airport
2b. Deed Book and Page No.
Book: 08 Page: 1982
2c. Map Book and Page No.
(include a copy of the
recorded map that indicates
when the lot was created):
2d. Responsible Party
for Corporations):
Betty Stansbury, Executive Director
2e. Street address:
400 Airport Road
2f. City, state, zip:
Greenville, North Carolina 27834
2g. Telephone no.:
252-902-2026
2h. Fax no.:
2i. Email address:
[e-mail]
3.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
3b. Name:
3c. Business name
if applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
4.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
4a. Name: George H. Wood, CEP, PWS
4b. Business name Environmental Professionals, Inc.
if applicable):
4c. Street address: 1404 S. Virginia Dare Trail
4d. City, state, zip: Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
4e. Telephone no.: 252-441-0239 (Office) 252-423-1234 (Cell)
4f. Fax no.:
4g. Email address: [e-mail]
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 1 of 7

B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
29143 NCPIN 4678888932
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
1c. Property size:
Latitude: 36.632 Longitude: -77.394
667 acres within airport property
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Tar River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
SC
2c. River basin:
Tar 0302 0103
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 2 of 7

3. Project Description
3a.
Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of
this application: The proposed project area consists of woodlands along the Tar River. The general land use
in the vicinity consists of an airport and woodlands/wetlands, as well as commercial and residential land use.
3b.
Attach an 8'/z x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location
of the site
3c.
Attach an 8'/z x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey Map
depicting the project site
3d.
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
3e.
Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of the proposed project is to remove trees near and
penetrating the approach surface of Runway 8 in order to improve aircraft safety and meet FAA safety requirements.
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 3 of 7

3f. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The purpose of the proposed project is to remove trees that currently penetrate the Runway 8 approach slope in order to
protect aircraft safety and preserve the precision instrument approach to Runway 8-26. Present, existing, and potential
future tree obstructions within the approach surface interfere with the safe operation of commercial and general aviation
aircraft.
The proposed project consists of the clearing of trees that currently penetrate or are within 10' of the Approach Surface
of Runway 8 in order to improve aircraft safety and meet FAA safety requirements. The Approach Surface consists of an
invisible slope beginning at the end of Runway 8 and extending at a 20:1 gradient. The Approach Surface must be free of
obstacles in order to allow for both navigation and safety of incoming and departing aircraft, as the precision guidance
instruments require a clear slope.
The Runway 8 Approach Clearing project area consists of acres in its entirety. The selective tree cutting will be
accomplished by accessing the site via Highway 43 and adjacent roadways or_ boats launched from the Pitt -Greenville
Airport.
The proposed selective tree clearing will be located within the 50' Tar -Pamlico River Riparian Buffers. In order to be
compliant with the NCDWQ Memorandum (dated 5-9-06) regarding vegetation management for airport facilities, the
selective tree clearing within the riparian buffers will be conducted as follows:
■ All clearing within the riparian buffers shall be performed by hand clearing methods, including the use of chain
saws.
■ Trees cut within the riparian buffers will be felled using rope and pulley system to control the direction of fall and
avoidance of hung trees.
■ The felled trees within the buffer will remain in place.
■ All vegetation less than 5 feet in height shall remain undisturbed within the buffer areas.
■ There will be no chipping/mulching of vegetation within the buffers.
■ There will be no stump removal within the buffers.
At the completion of the selective tree clearing, the vegetation within the riparian buffers will be allowed to grow
unrestricted. Periodic maintenance will identify and remove specific trees which have grown to an elevation nearing the
approach slope. However, this is not anticipated for a least 10-15 years.
Talbert & Bright prepared an Environmental Assessment for the Runway 8 Approach Clearing project to fulfill the
requirements necessary for compliance with NEPA, FAA Order 1050.1E; Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,
and FAA Order 5050.413; NEPA Implementing Instructors for Airport Actions. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
has been submitted to the FAA for concurrence.
The proposed project is not within a coastal county as defined in the Coastal Area Management Act and thus CAMA
permits are not required for proposed activities.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by
❑ Yes El No ❑ Unknown
the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this
Comments:
property/ project(including all priorphases) in thepast?
4b. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency/ Consultant Company:
Name (if known):
Other:
4c. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach
documentation.
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 4 of 7

5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained
for this project(including all priorphases) in thepast?
Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
5b. If yes, explain and detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Buffer Impacts
1a. Project is in which protected basin?
El Neuse
E Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba
❑ Randleman
❑ Jordan ❑ Goose Creek
1 b. Individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of
this form.
Buffer impact
Reason for
Type of impact
Stream name
Buffer
Zone 1
Zone 2
number —
impact
(exempt, allowable,
mitigation
impact
impact
Permanent (P)
allowable w/
required?
(sq ft)
(sq ft)
or Temporary
mitigation)
T
Selective cutting
of trees near or
Allowable
B1 ❑ P ® T
penetrating
(Protection of
Tar River
❑ Yes ® No
Runway 8
Existing
Approach
Structures)
Surface
B2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes ❑ No
63 ❑ P ❑ T
0 Yes ❑ No
B4 El P ❑ T
❑ Yes El No
B5 ❑ P MT
❑ Yes ❑ No
B6 El P T
❑ Yes LJ No
Total buffer impacts
1 c. Comments: Impacts to riparian buffers will consist of selective cutting of trees penetrating or within 10' of the
Runway 8 Approach Slope, as well as disturbance to vegetation from removal of cut trees from the buffers.
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Due to the nature of the project, impacts to riparian buffers could not be avoided. Impacts have been
minimized by restricting tree cutting to hand clearing only, and no equipment is allowed within the riparian
buffer. All trees cut within the buffers will be removed by hand.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction
techniques. All trees will be cut by hand clearing methods, including chainsaws. No equipment is allowed
within the buffers.
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 5 of 7

2. Buffer Mitigation
All buffer impacts and high ground impacts require diffuse flow or other form of
2a.
Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that
requires buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
2b.
If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation and
calculate the amount of mitigation required in the table below.
Zone
Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier
(square feet
Required mitigation
square feet
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document been finalized by the State
Zone 2
1.5
Comments:
Total buffer mitigation required:
2. Violations
2c.
If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC DMS
proposed?
❑ Yes ❑ No
2d.
If yes, attach the acceptance letter from the mitigation bank or NC DMS.
2e.
If no, then discuss what type of mitigation is proposed.
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
2f.
Comments:
E. Diffuse Flow Plan
All buffer impacts and high ground impacts require diffuse flow or other form of
❑ Diffuse flow
stormwater treatment. Include a plan that fully documents how diffuse flow will be
❑ Other BMP
maintained. If a Level Spreader is proposed, attach a Level Spreader Supplement Form.
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
If due to site constraints, a BMP other than a level spreader is proposed, please provide a
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North
plan for stormwater treatment as outlined in Chapter 8 of the NC Stormwater BMP
Carolina) Environmental Policy Act NEPA/SEPA ?
Manual and attach a BMP Supplement Form.
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document been finalized by the State
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
® Yes ❑ No
use of public federal/state land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
® Yes ❑ No
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North
Carolina) Environmental Policy Act NEPA/SEPA ?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document been finalized by the State
❑ Yes ® No
Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.)
Comments:
2. Violations
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 02H .0500), Isolated
❑ Yes ® No
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 02H .1300), DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
or Riparian Buffer Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name cU Applicant/Agen s Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 6 of 7

Send 3 complete sets of this form and accompanying documents to the following:
For government transportation projects sent by For government transportation projects sent by
First Class Mail via the US Postal Service: delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.):
NC DWR, Transportation Permitting Unit OR NC DWR, Transportation Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1617 Raleigh, NC 27604
For all other projects sent by First Class Mail via For all other projects sent by delivery service
the US Postal Service (UPS, FedEx, etc.):
Karen Higgins Karen Higgins
NCDWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch OR NCDWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
1617 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1617 Raleigh, NC 27604
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 7 of 7

AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENT OF AGENT
The undersigned Owner Pitt -Greenville Airport (Client) does hereby appoint Environmental Professionals
Inc. as their agent for the purpose of petitioning the appropriate Local, State, and Federal environmental
regulatory agencies (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Carolina Division of Water Quality,
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, local municipalities, etc.) for:
(a) review and approval of the jurisdictional boundaries of on-site jurisdictional areas (wetlands,
surface waters, riparian buffers, etc.) and/or
(b) preparation and submittal of appropriate environmental permit applications/requests for
projects within the Pitt -Greenville property.
The Client does hereby authorize that said agent has the authority to do the following acts on behalf of the
owner:
(1) To submit appropriate requests/applications and the required supplemental materials;
(2) To attend meetings to give representation on behalf of the Client; and
(3) To authorize access to subject property for the purpose of environmental review by
appropriate regulatory agencies.
This authorization shall continue in effect until completion of the contracted task or termination by the
Client.
Azent Information
Name: Environmental Professionals, Inc.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3368, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Telephone No.: Office: 252441-0239 Cell: 252423-1234
Email Address: obxwood(&vahoo.com
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