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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 19, 2006
NC Railroad Company
Attn: Mr. Scott Saylor
2809 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27604-1000
Subject Property: Auburn, NC Sidings
DWQ EXP# 06-0456
Wake and Johnston County
On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC
2B.0233)-EXPRESS REVIEW PROGRAM
On April 19, 2006, at the request of Elizabeth Scherrer, EcoScience, Inc., an on-site determination was
conducted to review six stream features located on the subject property for applicability to the Neuse
Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233) as well as intermittent/perennial determinations. The features are
labeled as "Stream 3" and Features 5, 6, 7, 8,-and 9" on the attached maps initialed by Cynthia Van Der
Wiele, Ph.D. on April 19, 2006.
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined the following:
¦ Stream 3 is at least intermittent and therefore subject to the Neuse Riparian Area Rules (Buffer
Rules); it may also require mitigation.
¦ Feature 5, appearing on the NRCS Soil Survey map, scored a 16 on the DWQ Stream
Identification Form (version 3.1) and is therefore, not subject to the Buffer Rules. The stream
starts at the headcut outside of the project limits.
¦ Feature 6 (Little Creek Headwaters), appearing on the NRCS Soil Survey Map, scored a 16.5 on
the DWQ Stream ID Form and is therefore, not subject to the Buffer Rules.
¦ Feature 7, appearing on the NRCS Soil Survey Map, scored 30 points on the DWQ Stream ID
Form, therefore it is minimally perennial and subject to the Buffer Rules.
¦ Feature 8, appearing on the NRCS Soil Survey Map has been filled over time and is a wetland;
therefore, not subject to the Buffer Rules.
¦ Feature 9, appearing on the NRCS Soil Survey Map has been culverted through a farm field to a
pond. This feature is not subject to the Buffer Rules.
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 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 401
Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260. 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. This determination is final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing within 60 days.
401 Oversight / Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: http://h2o.clir.state.ne.us,nc?vetlands
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April 19, 2006
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 questions, please contact Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.715.3473.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Attachments: Wake/Johnston County Soil Survey Map (Figure 2), Stream Determination Forms
cc: Eric Kulz, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
Elizabeth Scherrer, EcoScience, Inc., 1101 Haynes St., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27604
File Copy
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: Project: ) " UM S -C djatitude:
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Evaluator: Site: fia* V, - s Longitude:
Total Points: '/ ? 0?1 Other
Stream is at least intermittent 6 County: JvfL.-
e.g. Quad Name:
if 2 19 or perennial if t 30 aup I
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal Absent ` Weak' Moderate Strong
1a. Continuous bed and bank 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 1 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Braided channel r U) 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 0 2 3
10. Headcuts 0 2 3
11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
N = 0
Yes = 3
' Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
Q LJvA rnlnnv /Qi 1hfnfn1 = ? .C?) I
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or growing season 0 1 2 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0.5 1 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0.5 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Y is = 1.5
r` rainlnmi /Qi lhfMni = V
20". Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
21°. Rooted plants in channel 3 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 0 1 2 3
24. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0 0.5 1 1.5
_T9-6. Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Othe = 0 '
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, item zw focuses on the presence or aquauc or weUanU piariw.
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Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: Project: 1o"r'n S Latitude:
Evaluator: G(J Site: -Ne- lr,Y Betz- 14Zt1 James 4?e_Aqure 6
Total Points: t _ _ / t 1 Other
Stream is at least intermittent County: l/11q, O Y1 j' /Y? Other Quad Name:
if? 19 or perennial if z 30 116
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent 1Irak iVltYdel`ate Strong
V. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 0 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0.5 1 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
Nctt= 0 )
Yes = 3
a Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
Q 4.lvrlrnlnnv /C? ?htnt?l =
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water-in channel -- d or growing season ® 1 2 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No - Yes - 1.5
r Rinlnnv /CnhtnfnI = G 1 ti
20 . Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
21 . Rooted plants in channel 3 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 0 1 2 3
24. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteriatfungus. 0 0.5 1 1.5
29 . Wetland plants in streambed FAC 610.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
- Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upiana plants, item za focuses on the presence or aquauc or weuanu pianw.
Sketch:
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)

North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: o4, Project: 114 10ttfn SiQL; `1V *atitude:
Evaluator: CAJ d4.j Site: 7 Longitude:
Total Points: Wes. L_ , _ Other
Stream is at least intermittent O County: t 6 mss, vV ?-
if Z 19 or perennial if Z 30 J e.g. Quad Name: -3 1 '?f

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A. Geomorphology (Subtotal Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 d 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 0 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = 0
Yes = 3
Man-made ditches are not rated; see ddiscussions in manual
R 4-Ivrlrnlnnv tQithtn4n1 =
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or growing season 0 1 2
16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 0. 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Ye (= 1.5
t . Rinlnnv (Cuhtntnl = / 1
20b. Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
21 b. Rooted plants in channel 3 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 1 2 3
24. Fish 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0 0.5 1 1.5
29 b. Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OB = 1.5 V = 2.0; Other = 0
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, item 1y tocuses on the presence or aquauc or weaana plants.
Sketch:
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)

North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 4, 19 . O& Project: A-Wb&cr n cS )Qbt,-1 %atitude:
Evaluator: cv&w Site: F +wVP- Longitude:
Total Points: ,/? t-J4- - Other
Stream is at least intermittent 1 County e. Quad Name:
if Z 19 or perennial if a 30 ?a at g'
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
18. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 0 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = 0
Yes = 3
avian-mace oncnes are not rates; see aiscussions in manual
B_ Hvdrnlnnv (Suhtntal = 1
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or growing season 0 1 2 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes = 1.5
C. Bioloav (Subtotal = 1
20b. Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
21 . Rooted plants in channel 3 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 0 1 2 3
24. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0 0.5 1 1.5
29 b. Wetland plants in streambed FAG = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
items cv anu c iucus Uri uie presence of upiana prams, item ZV tocuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: + ( / . Project: 19U10"en Si S Latitude:
Evaluator: ?ew?( Site: Longitude:
Total Points: /? ether
Stream is at least inter?iitf t County: ?Q /ii?$)j/YC
if z 19 or perennial if _Z 30 e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomor hold (Subtotal= ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
9a Natural levees. 0 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageviiay 0 0.5 1 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = 0
Yes = 3
mdirmaae ananes are not rated; see aiscussions in manual
R Hvrirnlnnv (Si ihtntnl c 1
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or growing season 0 1 2 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes = 1.5
C. Bioloav (Suhtntal = 1
20b. Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
21 . Rooted plants in channel 3 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 0 1 2 3
24. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0 0.5 1 1.5
29 b Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
«I ? ?w aiiu 4 , ,ucua urr une pieaence vi upianu plants, item za rocuses on ine presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
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NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANY
AUBURN SIDINGS
Wake and Johnsotn Counties, North Carolina

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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Sream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 3/9/2006 Project: NCRR Latitude: 35.6800°N
Evaluator: ESC - M. Thomas Site: Auburn Station Longitude: 78.5216°W
Total Points: 11
Stream is at least intermittent
If>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30 County: Wake Co. Other: Little Creek headwaters
e.g. Quad Name: Garner
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= 2) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
18. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
9a. Natural levees 0 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing USGS or NRCS map or
other documented evidence.
No = 0
Yes = 0
a Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = 3.5 )
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or water in channel --dry or
growing season 0 1 2 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes = 1.5
C. Bioloav (Subtotal= 5.5 )
20b. Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
2lb. Rooted plants in channel 3 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 0 1 2 3
24. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 0.5 1 1.5
29b. Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
SAV = 2.0, other = 0
b items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch:
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March 20, 2006
Wake + Johnson County
EXPRESS REVIEW ACCEPTANCE LETTER
NC Railroad Company
Attn: Mr. Scott Saylor
2809 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27604-1000
Project Name: Auburn, NC Sidings
On March 17, 2006, the 401 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit of the Division of Water Quality received a
request from Elizabeth Scherrer, EcoScience Inc., regarding a project known as "Auburn, NC Sidings" for
acceptance into the Express Review Program. This letter advises you that your project will be accepted into the
Express Review Program once the following items are received:
1) The application fee of $200.00 [for Stream Origin and Intermittent/Perennial Determination services], made
payable to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality;
2) Four (4) complete and collated copies of the most recent versions of the NRCS Soil Survey map and the
1:24,000 USGS Topographic map for the site, both with the property boundaries located; and
3) A vicinity map clearly marking the location of the site.
Due to staff availability, please so not send your package prior to Thursday, March 23, 2006. Please keep in
mind that the clock for this project will not start until receipt of the completed application package and required
fee are received. If the services required exceed those indicated on the initial interest form, you may be required
to remit an additional fee.
Please arrange the site visit through Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919-715-3473.
Sincerely,
?yndi B. Karoly
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Elizabeth Scherrer, EcoScience, Inc., 1101 Haynes St., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27604
401 Oversight/ Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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INITIAL INTEREST IN PARTICIPATION IN THE EXPRESS REVIEW PROGRAM
WITHIN THE 401 OVERSITE1EXPRESS PERMITTING KNIT
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Applicant Name: North Carolina Railroad Company
Applicant Address: 2809 Hi hwoods Boulevard Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 275041000
Applicant's phone number: 919-954-7601
Fax number. 919-954-7099
Applicant's email address:
Consultant Name (it applicable): EcoScience Cor oration
Consultant address (if applicable): 1101 Haynes Street Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27804
Consultant's phone number: 919-828-3433
Fax number: 919-828-3518
Consultant's email address: scherrer osciencenc.com
Type of action requested under the Express Review Program (check all that apply):
0 401 Water Quality Certification I? Stream Origin Determination
0 Isolated Wetland Permit IJ 1 # of Determinations Requested
Riparian Buffer Approval © IntermittentIPerennial Determination
Stormwater Management Plan 1 # of Determinations Requested
Mitigation Plan
® Stream F Wetland 0 Buffers (check all appropriate)
Name of Project: Auburn, NC Sidings County: Wake and Johnston
Total project acreage: 89.7 within ROW (acres) -Total built out impervious area: not et determined (acres)
Nearest named stream (from USGS topo map): White Oak Creek (C NSW) 27-43-11 • Little Creek (G NSWI 27-43-12
Please provide a brief description of this project (attach site plan if available):
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Please attach a map of site location using USGS 1:24,000 map and county soil survey.
Location of project site - please include reference to the county, nearest name town and highway number.
Corridor extends along the Norfolk Southern track roughly oarailel to US Highway 70 in Wake and Johnston Counties.
It bft9ins;jd Auburn Kni htdale Road SR 2555 a roxim tel 4.8 miles northwest of the Clayton, N.C. city limits and
extends to the southeast approximately 3.7 miles The project's southeastern end is approximately 1.3 miles
northwest of the Clayton city limits. or 0.8 mile west of Shotwell Road SR 1553).
Proposed impacts:
Acres of 404 wetlands: not vet determined
Acres of isolated wetlands. not yet determined
Linear feet of streams: not yet determined
Linear feet of isolated streams: 0 -
Square feet of protected stream buffers: not et determined
Has consultant or applicant attended any DWQ-sponsored training sessions in the past two years? If so, please list
which ones. No
Has any OWQ staff visited the site? No , if yes, please provide DWQ staff name,
date of visit:
and
Which other environmental permits from other agencies will be needed for this project? Please list the permits and
issuing agencies below:
USACE Section 404 Nationwide Permit 14 (multiple permits
Sedimentation and erosion control plans have been submitted and are nendinq approval b NCDWQ,
Does this project require approval under the State Environmental Policy Act or National Environmental Policy Act?
No
Is this project an After-the-fact application or has this project received a previous Notice of Violation from DWQ?
No
Does this project require approval of a Variance from the NC Environmental Management Commission? No
Are you aware of any local controversy concerning this project? If so, please describe the controversy and any
measures that have been taken with respect to public involvement.
No
This form must be submitted via email (c/o 401exoressOncmall. net), faxed (919-733-6893) or hand-delivered to the Parkview Building, 2321
Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27504. Applicants who are selected to participate in the Express Review Program will be notified via email or fax
within 2 days. Successful applicants will then be instructed regarding detailed procedures for full application (Please Note: Submittals of the review
packages on Friday atter 12.00 pm will be stamped as received on the next business day).
Please contact Cynthia Van Der VViele at 919-716-3473 If you have any questions regarding this form.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
March 24, 2006
EXPRESS REVIEW ACCEPTANCE LETTER
NC Railroad Company
Attn: Mr. Scott Saylor
2809 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27604-1000
Project Name: Auburn, NC Sidings
Wake + Johnson County
On March 23, 2006, the 401 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit of the Division of Water Quality received a
revised request from Elizabeth Scherrer, EcoScience Inc., regarding a project known as "Auburn, NC Sidings" for
acceptance into the Express Review Program. We understand that the scope of services will be expanded to
include additional stream determinations for a total of six (6) features on the site.
This letter advises you that your project will be accepted into the Express Review Program once the following
items are received:
1) The application fee of $500.00 [for Stream Origin and Intermittent/Perennial Determination services], made
payable to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality;
2) Four (4) complete and collated copies of the most recent versions of the NRCS Soil Survey map and the
1:24,000 USGS Topographic map for the site, both with the property boundaries located; and
3) A vicinity map clearly marking the location of the site.
Please keep in mind that the clock for this project will not start until receipt of the completed application package
and required fee are received. If the services required exceed those indicated on the initial interest form, you may
be required to remit an additional fee.
Please arrange the site visit through Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919-715-3473 or Amy Chapman at 919-715-6823.
Sincerely, V) tQA wa?&
Cyndi B. Karoly
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Elizabeth Scherrer, EcoScience, Inc., 1101 Haynes St., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27604
401 Oversight/ Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: http://h2o.enr.state,nc.us/ncwetlands
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EcoScience
April 11, 2006
Cynthia Van Der Wiele
N.C. Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
Re: Stream Origin Determinations, Auburn sidings
Dear Ms. Van Der Wiele,
04-290
Enclosed are materials and a check needed to schedule an on-site meeting for the Auburn sidings
project in Wake and Johnston Counties. Please note that, as we agreed, the original two
determinations requested have been increased to six because of additional streams depicted on
the Wake and Johnston County soil surveys. I understand that, according to the Express
Permitting guidelines, a m ;eting will be scheduled within the next nine days.
Thank you for your attention, and please let me know if there is anything else I can provide to
expedite this process.
Sincerely,

Elizabeth Scherrer
EcoScience Corporation
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