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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
?- July 17, 1989
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
SUBJECT: File No. CESAW-C089-N-083-0216
Mr. James W. Mason
Scotch Meadow Estates
Post Office Box 1627
Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352
Dear Mr. Mason:
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Reference our public notice of March 9, 1989, whereby we advertised your
application for Department of the Army authorization to place excavated
material in wetlands associated with establishing a 2,400-foot-long drainage
canal off Gum Swamp Creek, Scotch Meadows Country Club, Laurinburg, Scotland
County, North Carolina.
By letter of June 16, 1989 (copy enclosed), the North Carolina Department
of Natural Resources and Community Development (NCDNRCD) informed us that the
State viewpoint was that the applicant should be denied. This coordinated
State letter, in addition to the comments of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service which we furnished to you by letter of June 6, 1989, precludes further
favorable consideration of a Federal permit. Accordingly, your Department of
the Army application is hereby denied, and your file has been retired.
Mr. Hugh Heine of my staff is available to answer any questions you may
have or to assist you in developing a revised plan. He may be reached at
telephone [phone].
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY:
Thomas C. Suermann
Lieutenant Colonel,
Corps of Engineers
District Engineer
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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
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. Robert F. McGhee, Chief
Wetlands Section
Region IV
Marine and Estuarine Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
J Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor May 24, 1989 R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Mr. James W. Mason, General Partner
Scotch Meadow Estates
Post Office Box 1627
Laurinburg, North Carolina
Subject: Certification Pursuant to
Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed Drainage Canal
Scotch Meadow Estates
Tributary to. Gum Swamp Creek
Scotland County
Dear Mr. Mason:
Attached hereto are two (2) copies of Certification No. 2338
issued to Scotch Meadow Estates dated May 24, 1989.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
Paul Wilms
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Fayetteville Regional Office
*r. William Mills
Mr. George Everett
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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NORTH CAROLINA
Scotland County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the
requirements of Section 403. Public. Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the
United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500
to Scotch Meadow Estates pursuant to an application filed on the
13 day of March, 1989 to construct a drainage canal near
Laurinburg.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of fill material into a wetlands area adjacent to the
waters of a canal to Gum Swamp Creek in conjunction with the
proposed canal in Scotland County will not result in a violation
of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this
activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL
92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the
application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as
to prevent significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction or construction
related discharge (increases such that the
turbidity in the Stream is 50 NTU's or less are not
considered significant).
2. That the fill material be properly stabilized so as
to prevent excessive erosion and siltation of
adjacent surface waters.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the
above conditions are made conditions of the Federal Permit.
This the 24 day of May, 1989.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
. Paul Wilms, Director
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
Mr. R. Paul Wilms, Director
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Wilms:
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
The attached U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice No, f"??. '. dated
Mar,--h 9, 19$9 describing a project proposed by SC_CffCF3 1•IFA CIS ESTA?C`?S
is being circulated to interested state agencies for comments on applicable
Section 404 and/or Section 10 permits.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed
project and return this form by At)r-_;_ x,89 ,
Very sincerely,
John R. Parker, Jr.
404 Coordinator
REPLY This office objects to the project as proposed.
Comments on this project are attached.
This office supports the project proposal.
No comment.
Signed
Date
Agency
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P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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;DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1390
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1390
CESA14-CO89-14-083-0216 March 9, 19?9
PUBLIC NOTICE
SCOTCH MEADOWS ESTATES, represented by `1R. JAMES W. MASON, General
Partner, Post Office Box 1627, Lauriaburg, North Carolina 28352, has appLle-A
for a Department of the Army permit TO PLACE EXCAVATED MATERIAL IN WETLANDS
ESTABLISHING A 2,400-FOOT-LONG DRAINAGE CANAL OFF GUM SWAk`?fP CREEK, SCOTCH
MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB, LAURINBURG, Scotland County, North Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a
representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the
application show the proposed excavation of a 2,400-foot-long, 6-foot-wide,
5-foot-deep drainage canal. The approximate-2,000 cubic yards of excavated
material is to be placed immediately adjacent the canal. The purpose of the
work is to drain approximately 35 acres of wetlands for residential
development. Plans showing the work are included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine
the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No
Department of the Army permit will be issued until the coordinated State
viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed by this agency, nor
will a Department of the Army permit be issued until the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management has determined the applicability of a
Water Quality Certificate as required by PL 92-500.
Approval of this permit will give Federal authorization for maintenance
dredging for a period of time not to exceed 10 years from the date of permit
issuance. The permittee will be required to present plans to the District
Engineer a minimum of 2 weeks prior to commencement of such maintenance work.
All maintenance would be performed in accordance with Federal, State, and
local permits and regulations governing such activities at the time the
maintenance is undertaken.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the
Clean :Dater pct (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within
the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this .application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
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The "i -,_-?ct Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein; and
this worksit.? is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for iaclusion.in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
rrnp a-c-t-s ,iri ch--t-he-p r- op os-e d-?c-t -i-v-i--t-y-may-h a vex r? the pu..b3 i E i re r-as t-r? qu r-P s a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which
it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the
general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern
for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards and flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order
11988), land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water
supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber
production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership, and, in
general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the
placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, a
permit will be denied if the discharge that would be authorized by such permit
would not comply with the Environmental Protection Agencies' 404(b)(1)
guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other applicable
guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer
deter.miaes that it would be contrary to time public interest.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army
permit will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (OEM) issues, denies, or waives State certification required by
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM considers whether or not the
proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 301 of the
Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of
the Army permit serve as application to the DEM for certification.
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Adds-I-,-.i Liformation regarding the Clean Water Act certification may
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r,?2viewed is _.e oEEices of the Environmental Operations Section, North
Carolina Division of Environmental Manag+?meat, Salisbury Street, Archdale
Building, Ralei;-h, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnislie a
to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to rake
final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or arts.
March 24, 1989.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611-7687, on or before March 20, 1989, Attention:
Dlr. William Mills.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Hugh Heine, until 4:15 p.*n.,
April 10, 1989, or telephone [phone].

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
March 10, 1989
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
SUBJECT: File No. CESAW-C089-N-083-0216

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
Dear Mr. Mills:
Enclosed is the application of Scotch Meadows Estates, represented by
Mr. James W. Mason, for Department of the Army authorization and a State Water
Quality Certification to place excavated material in wetlands establishing a
2,400-foot-long drainage canal off Gum Swamp Creek, Laurinburg, Scotland
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 May 10, 1989, the District
Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Hugh Heine, telephone (919)
251-4725.
Sincerely,
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Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
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Copy 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
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ANDREW G. WILLIAMSON
DANIEL B. DEAN
RIGIIARD T. BROWN
ANDREW G. WILLIAMSON, JR.
Mr. Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Department of Army
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Dear Mr. Hollis:
January 23, 1989

JAI .U MASON
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nGULATORY BRANCH
Reference is made to my letter of March 8, 1988 in regards to a
project we have been negotiating at Scotch Meadows in Laurinburg, North
Carolina. On March 8, 1988 we sent you general certification from the North
Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and also
Nationwide Permit 26.
We attach hereto an application for Permit to Excavate or to Dig a
New Canal, if this is appropriate. Also enclosed is a location map which is
self-explanatory and a copy of an aerial photograph which shows the line of a
new canal.
This new canal will effect approximately 35 acres of wet land.
We would appreciate you going over these items, letting us hear from
you and if possible making an appointment for your men to come and meet with
Mr. Samuel N. Cribb who is doing our work. Looking forward to hearing from
you at a early date.
%ery truly yours,
Ll, SON, DEA_,? BROWN & WILLIAMSON
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Enclosure
WILLIAMSON, DEAN, BROWN & WILLIAMSON
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
231 EAST GRONLY STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 1827
LAURINBURG, NORTH CAROLINA 28352
(919) 27(3-8082
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APPLICATION
FOR JAN 2 J 1989
PERMIT TO EXCAVATE AND/OR FILL WATER QUALITY CEIRROMM'Pr8RANCH
EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER CAMA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
Department of Administration State of North Carolina Department of the Army
(GS 146.12) Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
(GS 113.229, 143-215.3(a)(1), 143-215.3(c), 113A-118 (33 CFR 209.320-329)
Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If information is not applicable, so indicate by placing N/A in blank.
1. Applicant Information Scotch Meadows Estates, .:a partnership by:
A. Name James W. Mason, General Partner
Last First Middle
B. Address Post Office Bo_: 1627
Street, P. O. Box or Route
Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352 [phone]
City or Town State Zip Code Phone
11. Location of Proposed Project:
A. County Scotland
B. 1. City, town, community or landmark Scotch Meadows Countrv Club
2. Is proposed work within city limits? Yes No X_
C. Creek, river, sound or bay upon which project is located or nearest named body of water to project
Gum Swamp Creek
III. Description of Project
A. 1. Maintenance of existing project Clean out ditc) . New work Dig new canal
B. Purpose of excavation or fill
Cubic yards none 2. Type of material
IV. Land Type, Disposal Area, and Construction Equipment:
A. Dues the area to be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes No
B. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes No
C. Disposal Area
1. Location Beside of new canal
2. Do you claim title to disposal area? Yes
D. Fill material source if fill is to be trucked in no
E. How will excavated material be entrapped and erosion controlled? seeded
I . I ype of equipment to be used Drutt on trucks
G. Will marshland be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? If yes, explain No
C. I
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1. Access channel I(•ngth width depth
2. Boat basin length width depth
3. Fill area length width depth
Other to drain bag
4 length 2400 width 6 feet depth 5 feet
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Bulkhead length Average distance waterward of MHW (shoreline)
Fype of bulkhead construction (material)
D. Excavated material (total for project)
1. Cubic yards 2.000 more or less 2. Type of material McColl or Wa?rarm
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW (see also VI. A)
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V. Intended Use of Project Area (Describe)
A. 1. Private To drain bag so area around bag can be developed.
2. Commercial _
3. Housing Development or Industrial
4. Other
S. 1. Lot size(s) 130 x 200 Average
2. Elevation of lot(s) above mean high water 10 feet
3. Soil type and texture McColl
4. Type of building facilities or structures None in drained area
5. Sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment A. Existing Planned
8. Describe none
6. 'Land Classification'(circle one) DEVELOPED TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY RURAL
CONSERVATION OTHER (See CAMA Loc`5FLaCn Use Plan Synopsis)
VI. Pertaining to Fill and Water Quality:
A. Does the proposed project involve the placement of fill materials below mean high water? Yes No
8. 1. Will any runoff or discharge enter adjacent waters as a result of project activity or planned use of the
area following project completion? Yes-No X
2. Type of discharge Surface Water
3. Location of discharge Into Gum Swamp about 1 1/2 miles below project.
VII. Present rate of shoreline erosion (if known): none
Vill. List permit numbers and issue dates of previous Department of Army Corps of Engineers or State permits for
work in project area, if applicable: none
IX. Length of time required to complete project: 2 months
X. In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the deed (with State application only) or other instrument under which applicant
claims title to the affected property. OR if applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property,
then forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title plus written
permission from the owner to carry out the project on his land.
B. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 8% X 11 "white paper (see instruction booklet for
details). Note: Original drawings preferred - only high quality copies accepted.
.C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent riparian landowners by registered or
certified mail or by publication (G.S. 113-229 (d))Enter date served
D. List names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's.
Such owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies. listed below.
Gloria Coughenour, West Boulevard; Laurinburg, North Carolina
A. L. -McCormick. Safeway Motors, Laurinburg, North Carolina
X1. Certification requirement: I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity , xnplies
with the State of North Carolina's approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a
manner consistent with such program.
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Any permit issued pursuant to this application will allow only the development described in this appli-
cation and plat. Applicants should therefore describe in the application and p all anticipated devel-
opment activities, including construction, excavation, fillirp, nd land clean A.
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Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
CESAW-CO89-N-083-0216 March 9, 1989
PUBLIC NOTICE
SCOTCH MEADOWS ESTATES, represented by MR. JAMES W. MASON, General
Partner, Post Office Box 1627, Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352, has applied
for a Department of the Army permit TO PLACE EXCAVATED MATERIAL IN WETLANDS
ESTABLISHING A 2,400-FOOT-LONG DRAINAGE CANAL OFF GUM SWAMP CREEK, SCOTCH
MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB, LAURINBURG, Scotland County, North Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a
representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the
application show the proposed excavation of a 2,400-foot-long, 6-foot-wide,
5-foot-deep drainage canal. The approximate 2,000 cubic yards of excavated
material is to be placed immediately adjacent the canal. The purpose of the
work is to drain approximately 35 acres of wetlands for residential
development. Plans showing the work are included with this public notice.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine
the need for the applicant to obtain any required State authorization. No
Department of the Army permit will be issued until the coordinated State
viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed by this agency, nor
will a Department of the Army permit be issued until the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management has determined the applicability of a
Water Quality Certificate as required by PL 92-500.
Approval of this permit will give Federal authorization for maintenance
dredging for a period of time not to exceed 10 years from the date of permit
issuance. The permittee will be required to present plans to the District
Engineer a minimum of 2 weeks prior to commencement of such maintenance work.
All maintenance would be performed in accordance with Federal, State, and
local permits and regulations governing such activities at the time the
maintenance is undertaken.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the
Clean :dater act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within
the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
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The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
"Marts-vk?eh -the proposed--acti?zit?--.-ma-}?--titavP nn rh?_public interest requires a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which
it will be allowed to occur, are therefore determined by the outcome of the
general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern
for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards and flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order
11988), land use, navigation, shore erosion and accretion, recreation, water
supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber
production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership, and, in
general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving the
placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, a
permit will be denied if the discharge that would be authorized by such permit
would not comply with the Environmental Protection Agencies' 404(b)(1)
guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any other applicable
guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the District Engineer
determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army
permit will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (DEM) issues, denies, or waives State certification required by
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM considers whether or not the
proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the
Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of
the Army permit serve as application to the DEM for certification.
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Addi to :al information regarding the Clean ;Dater Act certification ri<sy be
reviewed at tine offices of the Environmental Operations Section, North
Carolina Division of Environmental Manage meat, Salisbury Street, Arc'ndale
Building, Raleigh, North Carotins. Copies of such materials will be furnished
to any person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The idorth Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to rake
final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after.
March 24, 1989.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611-7687,
North on or before March 20, 1989, Attention:
Mr. William Mills.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Hugh Heine, until 4:15 p.m.,
April 10, 1989, or telephone [phone].

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HOWELL FARMS
Ears. Wanda H. Stanton et. als.
P.O. Box 59
Dennettsvi l le,S. C. 29512
RQ PUBL 1 C NOTICE-Corp Of
Engineers-Scotch Meadows
Estates-Drainage Canal
Dear Mrs. Stanton
At your request 1 am listing considerations which should be
addressed concerning your interest (Howell Farms) in the above
referenced project.
The project proposes to construct a drainage canal through a
bay which is located partially on your property. The canal will
drain all or a portion of the bay to the south into an existing
drainage ditch through your property in North and South Carolina.
The present use of your land is mainly agricultural and
woodlands. With urban development of the Laurinburg area
expanding to the south and the close proximity of Scotch Meadows
Estates Subdivision expanding to the south and adjoining your
property, the future use of your land could very well be changing
to residential subdivisions. Depending on the circumstances,
either use of the land could be greatly enhanced or handicapped
by the proposed canal..
1 suggest that you be well informed by the Corp of
Engineers of all the circumstances, restrictions, problems,
advantages, disadvantages and details of the project. A few
concerns should be but not limited to the f ol. l no:i. na t
1. Cost of project to you.
2. Compensation to you.
Loss of timber and land within the construction limits.
y. Restricted use of land adjacent to the projr-ct to include
the bay area and along the drainage sys_:>t-em..
`,. Inconvenience of moving farm equipment. supt .l. i. em , and
crops from one side of ditch to the ol_her°.
b. Capacity of existing drainage system to receive
additional runoff from the canal and adjacent areas.
Downstream flooding and inadequate pipe sizes under
railroad bed.
7. E=rosion and sedimentation of soil along drainage system
and downstream from site.
8. Lowering present water table.
9. Potential for wastewater entering drainage system from
developed areas.
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10. Liability from downstream owners who may be affected by
additional runoff and sedimentation.
11. Ability to change existing drainage system to suit your
future use of the land.
12. Waste material from canal blocking adjacent drainage
patterns. -,
13. Leaching of crop nutrients from soil.
14. Maintenance and improvement of existing drainage ditch
from bay to east side of railroad bed.
As you can see, this may not be an easy decision for you or
the Corp of Engineers. The more information you have, the
better you can reach a decision that will ultimately satisfy your
present and future use of the land for you and your neighbors.
You have my permission to forward this letter to anyone who might
be concerned. If you have any questions or concerns, please let
me known. .
Sincerely,
Q?
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Howell Farms
P. O. Box 59
Bennettsville, N. C. 29512
March 20, 1989
N. C. Division of Environmental Management.
Attention: Mr. William Mills
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
RE: PUBLIC NOTICE - Corp of Engineers
.Scotch Meadows Estates - Drainage Canal
CESAW-C089-N-083-0216
Dear Mr. Mills:
I, along with my three sisters, own property
adjacent to the above referenced project. The attached
letter from Mr. Joseph F. Wampler, Projessional Engineer,
to Howell Farms dated March 17, 1989 reflects our con-
cerns and comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification on this project. Please consider
his letter as a part of our thoughts concerning this
matter. Please keep me informed of all activities that
may affect our interest.
Sincerely,
Wanda H. Stanton
[phone], Office
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