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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director
Secretary
May 11, 2009
DWQ Project# 2009-0510
Pamlico County
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Cliff Tyson
Weyerhaeuser Timberlands
1785 Weyerhaeuser Rd.
New Bern,NC 28563
Subject Property: Weyerhaeuser Timberlands #34325; Pamlico County,NC
Headwaters of Savannah Bridge Swamp;Neuse River Basin
On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC
2B.0233)
Dear Mr. Tyson:
On May 7, 2009, at your request,I conducted an on-site determination to review the headwaters of Savannah
Bridge Swamp located on the subject property for applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B
.0233). The feature is labeled as "2009-0510"on the attached map initialed by me on May 7, 2009.
During my review I evaluated the feature using the DWQ Stream Classification Form and calculated the score
to be 27 points. The form states that if the score is "greater than or equal to 19 points the stream is at least
intermittent"and is subject to the Neuse Buffer Rules. If the score is less than 19 points the stream is ephemeral
and is not subject to the Neuse Buffer Rules.
The Division of Water Quality(DWQ) has determined that the surface water labeled as "2009-0510"on
the attached maps is a modified intermittent stream and is subiect to the Neuse Buffer Rules. This stream
and it's associated buffers should be identified on any future plans for this property. The owner(or future
owners) should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any future correspondences
concerning this property. This on-site determination shall expire five(5)years from the date of this letter.
Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority
that a surface water exists and that it is subject to the buffer rule may request a determination by the Director. A
request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Cyndi Karoly, DWQ,
1319 S.Glenbuinie Rd,Suite E.
New Bern.NC 28562
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One
Internet:www.i)cwaterquality.org NorthCarohna
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Individuals that dispute a determination by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that"exempts"a surface
water from the buffer rule may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60-day statutory appeal time does not start until
the affected party(including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of this decision. DWQ
recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to be certain that third party appeals are made
in a timely manner. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C.
27699-6714. This determination is final and binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60 days.
This letter only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity within the
buffers. Nor does this letter approve any activity within Waters of the United States or Waters of the State. If
you have any additional questions or require additional information please call Chris Pullinger at(252) 946-
6481.
Sincerely,
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Maverick Raber
Enclosures: 1987 NRCS Soil Survey of Pamlico County, North Carolina. Sheet Number 2.
USGS 1:24,000 topgraphic quadrangle map "REELSBORO 35076-B8-TF-024"
cc: l;,,116WQ 401 Oversight/Express Unit
CAMA,Morehead City
File Copy
DWQ Project # 2009-0510
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