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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Water Quality Section
May 26, 1988
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FROM:
Application for CAMA Permit
William-Mercer
Pasquotank County
The Subject application has been reviewed for water quality impacts
and the following comments are offered:
a. The proposed project does not require a 401 Water Quality
Certification.
b. The proposed project, if built, would result in a dead-end
canal approximately 350 feet long. New Begun Creek is known
to experience low dissolved oxygen problems during dry weather
periods based on past observations. The proposed dead-end
canal would result in a stagnate water situation being
created. Such an area is likely to result in waters below the
dissolved oxygen standard due to stagnation and absence of
flushing. It is quite possible that fish kills will also
result in such an area.
C. It is recommended that the permit be denied due to potential
violations of dissolved oxygen water quality standards (15
NCAC 2B .0200).
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M E M O R A N D U M
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cc: Jim Mulligan

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PROPOSAL TO EXCAVATE A CHANNEL 125 r•, •i FT DEEP 'T' I•' RU A WOODED SWAMP;
40 X 60 BOAT BASIN; 20 X 12 BOAT RAMP; A..':'::' LF OF WOODEN BULKHEAD
PROPOSED PROJECT WILL RESULT IN A DEAD-END CANAL AP1::=Ri.T X.: 350 FT i... (.? i'• (:;
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: BILL MOORE
FROM: Robert Abernethy
SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR PERMIT AND/OR DREDGE AND FILL PERMIT
DATE: March 14, 1988
Attached is an application by WILLIAM MERCER
which was received by me on I am considering
this application complete, have acknowledged receipt, and have begun
processing.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

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TO: BILL MOORE
FROM: Robert Abernethy
SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR PERMIT AND/OR DREDGE AND FILL PERMIT
DATE: March 14, 1988
Attached is an application by wT1 LTAM MFRrFR
which was received by me on 2?(2 b? R8 I am considering
this application complete, have acknowledged receipt, and have begun
processing.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT Lat: 36 12' 36"
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT Long:76 09' 36"
1. APPLICANT'S NAME WILLIAM MERCER
2.
3.
4.
LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE Route 4, Bo
Pasauotank Co., off Newbegun Creek.
INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL_
INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 3/10/88
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT no
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.oto reterence
CAMA X
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED 2/25/88
OFFICE Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Pasquotank County
LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP conservation
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS IDENTIFIED IN LUP
"Land that should remain essentially in its natural state, because
the lands ... have;"` natural resources too valuable to endanger"._
(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE
COASTAL WETLANDS PUBLIC TRUST WATERS_X_
ESTUARINE WATERS OTHER
(C). WATER DEPENDENT: YES_X_ NO OTHER
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC- PRIVATE X
COMMERCIAL
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING none
PLANNED none
(F) TYPE OF STRUCTURES: EXISTING none
PLANNED none
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION none SOURCE
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
AREA
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS DREDGED FILLED OTHER
cypress-tu ello
red-maple swamp .1500 sq.ft.
(B) NON-VEGETATED WETLANDS:
8.
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2? 2'
(C) OTHER:
upland spoil area 26,250 sq. ft.
upland boat basin 2,000 sq.ft.
(D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: 30,000 s q. ft.
PROJECT SUMMARY: Applicant
and -3 ft. deep through a
there construct an oblong 4
icant also proposes to cons
:round tr^ basi-.
proposes to excavate a channel 12'
cypress typello swamp to high grour
01x60' boat basin -3 ft. deep.
truct a boat ramp 201x12' and bulky
5. N.C. 34, Weeksville
WILLIAM MERCER
BIO REPORT
PAGE 2
SITE DESCRIPTION
The applicant currently owns 12.9 acres of high ground and
cypress tupello swamp situated on Newbegun Creek and Wilson Creek
at the junction of SR 1102 and SR 1103, Pasquotank County, N.C.
The area to be dredged consists of 404 jurisdictional
wetlands dominated by bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), tupello
(Nyssa spp.) and red maple (Acer rubrum). The existing natural
slough is approximately 12' wide and 3' deep at Newbegun Creek
and gradually narrows and shallows until the curve where it is 8'
wide and -1.5' deep. The slough between the curve and its end is
less than 8' wide and -1' deep. The basin and spoil disposal
areas are all located on high ground in the applicant's yard.
The dominant vegetation is lawn grasses.
The applicant proposes to dredge with backhoe and dragline
through 125' of cypress tupello swamp to a width of 12' and a
depth of 31. The applicant also proposes to dredge out of high
ground a 40.' x 60' boat basin, install a 12' x 20' concrete boat
ramp and bulkhead the basin. No dredging is proposed in the
existing slough.
ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The dredging of the canal will replace approximately 1500
sq, ft, (170 cubic yards) of cypress tupelo habitat with a 3 ft.
deep canal. This canal will be approximately 1.5 ft. deeper than
the existing canal which the applicant does not propose to
deepen. This activity will also cause increased local turbidity
in the slough which should be short lived. No caostal wetlands
will be impacted by this project.
CAMA REVIEW
This project is inconsistent with the conservation
classification in the Pasquotank County LUP which states:
"The conservation classification applies to land that should
remain essentially in its natural state, principally because the
lands are fragile or hazardous for urban development or have
natural resoures too valuable to endanger."
Submitted by: Robert Abernethy Date: March 14, 1988

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ticipated development activities, including const?}c-€q
tion, excavation, filling, paving, land clea ng,QdY?ti`'
stormwater control. If the requested info
not relevant to your project, write N/ not ap-
plicable). Items 14 and 8-9 must be completed for
all projects.
I APPLICANT
a. Name A I?IF_ gcG ER
Address R+. Box 2.15
City F-6-M 69A Cfv State N, G -
Zip 2.7 9 01 1 Day phone 33 0 - yz (-
? ,r Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any
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c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give
the owner's name and address.
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2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
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b. City, town,/'community, or landmark
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c. County N k
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?
e. Name of body of water nearest project
N? w g? o u N Ci2?6 k
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED'
USE OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose
(for example, building a home, motel, marina,
bulkhead, of pier).
If you plan to build a marina, also complete
and attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex-
isting project, new work, or both?
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
PA;VA
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract WA-
b. Size of individual. lot(s) Wjn
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na-
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract Lb !! n
e. Vegetation on tract :T_a ¢.s
f. Man-made features now on tract _ N,NE
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica-
tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. 'How is the tract zoned by local government?
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i. How are adjacent waters classified?
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? u/A
If so, by whom?
5 UPLAND DE'V'ELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any
upland development,
a. Type and number of buildi gs, facilities, or
structures proposed
b. Number of lots or parcels &ZA
c. Density (Give the number of residential units
and the units per acre.) &2
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed_
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
Resources must receive an erosion and sedimen-
tation control plan at least 30 days before land
disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a
sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources?
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet
of mean high water to be covered by im-
permeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, or rooftops. #4
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, b.
asphalt, or concrete, to be used for, paved
surfaces.c.
d.
h. If applicable, has. a stormwater management
plan been submitted to the Division of En- e.
vironmental Management? A11,4 f.
L Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste g.
water treatment facilities.
h.
j. Have these facilities received state or local
approval? -4V4
k. Describe existing treatment facilities. i.
l•
1. Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state (for example ?, surface runoff, k.
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
effluent, or "wash down"). N 1.
m. Water supply source
n. If the project is oceanfront development,
describe the steps that will be taken to main-
tain established public beach accessways or pro-
vide new access. 0
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will
be the elevation above mean sea level of the
first habitable floor? yam.
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excava-
tion or?fili activities (excluding bulkheads,
which are covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ream ,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
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Amount of material to be excavated from
below water level in cubic yards-6-190 t7 d
Type of material j" Z5:w-a^1a
Does the area to be excavated i clude marsh-
land, swamps, or other wetlands? kZT
High ground excavation, in cubic yards 271-
Dimensions of spoil disposal area 156c 7.3' W $26'1f i6,
Location of spoil disposal area
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o you claim title to the disposal area?7.-VAES7
not, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?V,0!5?s`
If so, where? >=R' 4 1,;/ds / &ZA, si7?r-_
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamplland,lor water areas? 00
Will the fill material be placed below mean
high water? No
Amount of fill in cubic yards PA
Type of fill material- NA
Source of fill material NIA
Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? _ 'Dimensions of the wetland to be filled N/-T-
How will excavated or fill material be kept on
ter? ? .?
site and erosion controlled?-)
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r. What type of construction equipment will be
used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or .
hydraulic dredge)? - 1 R"L; Nk awd 619CUo9
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equip-
ment to the project site?.L(P-- If yes, explain
the steps that will be taken to lessen en-
vironmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZAT10
a. . Length of bulkhead or riprap III
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water
or normal water level NIA
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months,
in feet
d. Type of bulkhead material 121"h d Wise(
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed
below mean high water Yee.
f. Type of fill material N/1
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In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims
title to the affected property. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then for-
ward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis-
sion from the owner to carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 Y2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard-
ing that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or
location map is a par of plat requirements and it
must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management. The applicant must advise
the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen-
ding a copy of the permit application to them by
registered or certified mail. This notification is re-
quired by G.S. 113-229(d).
Name Mks, 94#4008S
Address R} . 4
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Name NA. ' - C-s-R 65F ?'17;a1: f;
Address e D. box f?aS
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Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
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A check for $100 made payable to the Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community
Development to cover the costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean-
front and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 'CER'T'IFICATION AND Pt
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SION TO 'ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only -the development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed activity complies with the State of North
Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program
and will be conducted in a manner consistent with
such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and
do in fact, grant permission to representatives of
state and federal review agencies to enter on the
aforementioned lands in connection with
evaluating information related to this permit ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
This is the 23 day
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Landowner or Authorized agent
Send the completed application materials to the
Division of Coastal Management Office nearest you
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the
map on the inside front cover for the appropriate
DCM office and addresses and phone number.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMIN TON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
April 1, 1988
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC088-N-070-0233
APR C 4 ??88
Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section WATER iUAl_f iY SECTION
Division of Environmental Management OPERATION
North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Mills:
Enclosed is the application of Mr. William Mercer for
Department of the Army authorization and a State Water Quality
Certification to excavate a channel, canal and basin and construct
a boatramp and a bulkhead off Newbegun and Wilson Creeks in
cyprus-tupello swamp, near Weeksville, Pasquotank County, North
Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of
a valid request for certification in accordance with Section
325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant
to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that
a water quality certification may be required under the provisions
of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit
will not be granted until the certification has been obtained or
waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, 60 days
after receipt of a request for certification is a reasonable time
for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request
by June 1, 1988, the District Engineer will deem that waiver has
occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeff Richter,
telephone [phone].
Sincerely,

Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. David Griffin
Elizabeth City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
108 South Water Street
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909

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Z 5 ?? d: Describe the planned use of the project.
ticipated des;lopment activities, including construc- o 0
tion,(excavation, filling, paving, land clea ng,g?Iti_ € ANA ,=U ±2-- AILWAA-ezt_A C2EAk
stormwater control. If the requested info
not relevant to your project, write N/A-(not
plicable). Items 1.4 and 8-9 must be complete???`?? ;
all projects.
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TORY BRaK
W WAN ize of entire tract Al/a
a. Name A A. /)IF RC ER b. Size of individual lot(s) - NIP
Address R* • 4. Box 2 iS c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na-
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum
City ECiz b? f1, C, f,? State ?? d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract m
Zip 2.7109 Day phone _33- V?--y
Landowner or Authorized agent e. Vegetation on tract :TALC - &
b. Project name (if any)-- NA
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give
the owner's name and address.
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a. Street address or secondary road number
94 ? Box 2.l5 A/c 3 * -
b. City, town, community, or landmark
g.6z46s Gfv Nc.. 27909 Cw kVk
c.' County 10?u.o'f'i9u/S
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?
e. Name of body of water nearest project
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3 DtSCfP'I'Ol? ANIJ: PIriTN
' USE OP PROPCAED' PRC JW
a. Describe all development activities you propose
(for example, building a home, motel, marina,
bulkhead, or pier).
A/A
If you plan to build a marina, also complete
and attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex-
isting project, new work, or both?
J??? liJoRk
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use? ,J..,
PSI yA-/
f. Man-made features now on tract y ",r
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica-
tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? m1A ,
If so, by whom?
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Complete this section if the. project includes any
upland development.
a. Type and number of buildi gs, facilities, or
structures proposed
b. Number of lots or parcels
c. Density (Give the number o residential units
and the units per acre.) &/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed N?
If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
Resources must receive an erosion and sedimen-
tation control plan at least 30 days before land
disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a
sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources?
l?/?A
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet
of mean high water to be covered by im-
permeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, or rooftops. 17
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9.
h.
List the paterials, such as marl, paver stone, b. Amount of material to be 'excavated` from
asphalt, or concrete, to be used for paved below water level in cubic yards '3P* 170
surfaces. _NO& - c. Type of materials A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marsh-
If applicable, has a stormwater managemeiat._ land, swamps, or other -wetlands?
plan been submitted to the Division of En-- ' '16"-High ground excavation, in cubic yards 1-71-
vironmental Management? , £ Dimensions-of spoil" disposal-area "J5o x 7s ?kd ?fo'n io,
Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or w , ,? Location. of spoil disposal area "
water treatment facilities. eA .Aflb6Y;*A41& 300'ra01 bast,611Dv
a AM Y'R0TAJW0 -o you claiiii title to the disposal area?.)A,C
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n.
Have these facilities received state or local
approval? 4/4
Describe existing treatment facilities.
Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state (for example surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
effluent, or "wash down"). ? a
Water supply source
If the project is oceanfront development,
describe the steps that will be taken to main-
tain established public beach accessways or pro-
vide new access._rj//.s
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o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will
be the elevation above mean sea level of the
first habitable floor? N,
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a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excava-
tion or M1 activities (excluding bulkheads,
which are covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW ?.
Upland fill
areas

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150' 5
150, 10 If n
ot, 'attach "a letter granting permission from
the owner.
L Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?? ??5r
If so, where?AhR 4 ";/s fW6
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamplland,lor water areas? 061
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean
high water? M49
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards-P&_
m. Type of fill material MA
n. Source of fill material !?/a
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? .
p. Dimensions o£ the wetland to be filled NA
q. , How will excavated or fill material be kept on
site and erosion controlled? f1,qj l'4),V.r
A-NJ F,tWZ Ctof x
r. What type of construction equipment will be
used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or
hydraulic dredge)? c1 R&gL,,vC +kd be c",29
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equip-
ment to the project site?-ffp- If, yes, explain
the steps that will be taken to lessen en-
vironmental impacts.

a. Length of bulkhead or riprap Ua.."
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water
or normal water level VIA
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months,
in feet - - 4/A
d. Type of bulkhead material T?fFd word
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed
below mean high water 111-KC
f. Type of fill material -.6111

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yAet._o£ previous: fate or federal permits Issued --
?: ADDITI„'?A? . for work onthe project tract. Include per
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
In addition to the completed application form, the -N-t ¢
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant' claims
title to the affected property. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then for-
ward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims- title, plus written permis-
sion from the owner to carry out the project.
A check for $100 made payable to the Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community
Development to cover the costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean-
front and inlet areas.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 V2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard-
ing that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or
location map is a part of plat requirements and it
must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management. The applicant must advise
the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen-
ding a copy of the permit application to them by
registered or certified mail. This notification is re-
quired by G.S. 113.229(d).
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Name
Address
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only -the. development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed activity complies with the State of North
Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program
and will be conducted in a manner consistent with
such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and
do in fact, grant permission to representatives of
state and federal review agencies to enter on the
aforementioned lands in connection with
evaluating information related to this permit ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
This is the 9-3 day of Fe?o
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Landowner or Authorized agent
Send the completed application materials to the
Division of Coastal Management Office nearest you
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the
map on the inside front cover for the appropriate
DCM office and addresses and phone number.
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IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402.1890
March 18, 1988
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC088-N-070-0233
Mr. William Mercer
Route 4, Box 215.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 27909
Dear Mr. Mercer:
t.

On February 6, 1986, we renewed general permit No. SAWC080-N-
000-0291 (copy enclosed), which provides Federal authorization for
construction activities that receive authorization from the State
of North Carolina.
A review of your application received March 15, 1988, for
Department of the Army authorization to excavate a channel, canal
and basin and construct a boatramp and bulkhead off Newbegun and
Wilson Creeks in cypress-tupello swamp, near Weeksville,
Pasquotank County, North Carolina, indicates it to be a candidate
for Federal authorization under this general permit. Accordingly,
the administrative processing of your application will be
accomplished by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management.
Comments from Federal review agencies will be furnished to the
State.
If your application must be withdrawn from this general permit
process for any reason, you will be informed regarding its further
management. If there are no unresolved differences in State-
Federal positions or policies, the final action taken on your
application by the State will result in your receiving written
notice from us that your application is consistent with the
general permit and you may commence your activity. Only after
receiving such confirmation should you begin work.
Your application, pursuant to Section 10 of the River and
Harbor Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, has been
assigned No. SAWCO88-N-070-0233 and will be coordinated by
Mr. Jeff Richter. He is available at telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 25039
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5039
Mr. Randy Cheek
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Ms. Beverly Etheridge, Chief
Wetlands Section
Marine and Estuarine Branch
Region IV
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. David Griffin
Elizabeth City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
108 South Water Street
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
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IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
j4PARTMENT OF THE ARMY
TON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
April 22, 1988
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC088-N-070-0233
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Y

Mr. John Parker
Division. of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Parker:

Reference the application of Mr. William Mercer for a
Department of the Army permit to excavate a channel, canal and
basin and construct a boatramp and a bulkhead off Newbegun and
Wilson Creeks, near Weeksville, Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
The Federal agencies have completed review of the proposal as
presented by the application and your field investigation report.
By letter of April 14, 1988 (copy enclosed), the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) recommended that authorization not be
provided due to anticipated adverse impacts on fishery resources.
The NMFS' letter recommends that Mr. Mercer consider establishing
his riparian access through construction of a pile-supported,
wooden pier. We support the NMFS' recommendation.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeff Richter,
telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
4 4
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
?OF THE ARMY
WIL TON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 284021890
April 22, 1988
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC088-N-070-0233

.5 19'
Mr. John Parker
Division. of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Parker:

Reference the application of Mr. William Mercer for a
Department of the Army permit to excavate a channel, canal and
basin and construct a boatramp and a bulkhead off Newbegun and
Wilson Creeks, near Weeksville, Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
The Federal agencies have completed review of the proposal as
presented by the application and your field investigation report.
By letter of April 14, 1988 (copy enclosed), the National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) recommended that authorization not be
provided due to anticipated adverse impacts on fishery resources.
The NMFS' letter recommends that Mr. Mercer consider establishing
his riparian access through construction of a pile-supported,
wooden pier. We support the NMFS' recommendation.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeff Richter,
telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
,,t•vr
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
/ North Carolina Department of
/ Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 25039
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5039
Mr. Randy Cheek
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Ms. Beverly Etheridge, Chief
Wetlands Section
Region IV
Marine and Estuarine Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. David Griffin
Elizabeth City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
108 South Water Street
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909