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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19920233 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19920101NW- 6' DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS D }4 P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 O 1?? IN REPLY REFER TO December 7, 1992 T nN ., . WETLANDSGROUP Regulatory Branch Action ID. 199201182, Nationwide Permit No. 26 (Headwaters and Isolated Waters) Mr. Paul Davis Town of Maxton 120 North Florence Street Maxton, North Carolina 28364 Dear Mr. Davis: This is in reference to your application of April 21, 1992 to this office wherein you propose to locate a 3 to 4 acre pond in partial wetlands on your property located at the Town of Maxton Cemetery near the intersection of S.R. 1301 and S.R. 1304 in Robeson County, North Carolina. For the purposes of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits (NWP). Authorization was provided, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, for discharges of dredged or fill material greater than 1 but not more than 10 acres into headwaters and isolated waters of the United States. Your work is authorized by this NWP provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter unless the NWP authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also, this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period, the NWP authorization is reissued without modification or the activity complies with any subsequent modification of the NWP authorization. If during the 2 years, the NWP authorization expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the NWP, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the NWP will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of the NWP's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend, or revoke the authorization. This permit is valid upon obtaining all necessary State or local authorizations. In this connection you should contact Mr. John Dorney, North Carolina Division of Environmental Management, telephone (919) 733-1786, and Mr. Steve Benton, North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, telephone (919) 733-2293. to _ low- -2- Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr.Rudolf Schiener, Wilmington Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (919) 251-4629. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. Jo lvn Dorney Wat Quality Section Di Sion of Environmental Management rth Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. Jim Gregson Wilmington Regional Office North Carolina Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 6?1 A DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO March 3, 1992 Regulatory Branch Action ID. 1992101182 Nationwide Permit No. 26 eadwaters Mr. Paul Davis Town of Maxton 120 North Florence Street Maxton, North Carolina 28364 Dear Mr. Davis: and Isolated Waters) Upon your request, Mr. Ernest Jahnke, and Mr. Rudolf Schiener, from our office, visited the 11.76 acre site on the 74 By-Pass, in Maxton, Robeson County, North Carolina, with you and Mr. Bob Waldron, from your office, on December 19, 1991. The purpose of the site visit was to check if any wetlands are present on this site since it is considered for an expansion of the existing, adjoining Cemetery. Based on this on-Bite visit, it has been determined that approximately 3 acres of this property are wet. A "Wetland Determination Form", to support these findings, is attached for your use. For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Program, Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide perpits. Authorization was provided, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, for discharges of dredged or fill material into headwaters and isolated waters provided: a. the discharge does not cause the loss of more than 1 acre of waters of the United States; or b. the permittee notifies the District Engineer if the discharge would cause the loss of waters of the United States greater than one but less than 10 acres in accordance with the "Notification" procedures (see below). For discharges,in special aquatic sites, including wetlands, the notification must also include a delineation of affected specific aquatic sites, including wetlands; and c. the discharge, including all attendant features, both temporary and permanent, is part of a single and complete project. It has been verified that your proposed work may be authorized under paragraphs b. and c. above by this nationwide permit. Enclosed is a Pre-Discharge Notification form which should be completed and returned with a Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the North Carolina Division of `7 0'r , -2- Environmental Management (DEM). Please contact Mr. Jim Gregson, DEM, at telephone (919) 395-3900, for procedures on obtaining this certification. Failure to obtain this authorization automatically results in 'a denial of your proposal. Once all necessary information is received a permit decision will yy reached within 30 days. This verification will be valid _for 2 years,from the date of this letter unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also, this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued without modification or the activity complies with any subsequent modification of the nationwide permit authorization. If during the 2 years, the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit will remain authorized pFovided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend, or revoke the authorization. Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Schiener, Wilmington Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (919) 251-4629. Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch Enclosure Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. John Dorney Wat Quality Section vision of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. Jim Gregson Wilmington Regional Office North Carolina Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 srNr State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G. Martin, Governor A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary July 16, 1992 Acting Director Mr. Douglas Beckham, Town of Maxton 120 Florence Street Maxton, N.C. 28634 Dear Mr. Beckham: Administrative Assistant Subject: Proposed fill in Wetlands or Waters Construction of pond at Town of Maxton cemetery Robeson County DEM Project # 92233, COE # 199201182 Upon review of your request for 401 Water Quality Certification to place fill material in 3.6 acres of wetlands or waters for pond construction located at Town of Maxton Cemetery near intersection of SR 1301 and SR 1304 in Robeson County, we have determined that the proposed fill can be covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2671 issued January 21, 1992. A copy of the General Certification is attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 26. If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919-733-1786. Sincerely, ? 4'1 rest n.Howard, Jr. P.E. jrd/maxton.ltr Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office Wilmington DEM Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files REGIONAL OFFICES Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/571-4700 919/94 6-64 81 9191395-3900 919/896-7007 Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer State of North Carolina FILE COPY Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G. Martin, Governor A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary July 16, 1992 Acting Director Mr. Douglas Beckham, Town of Maxton 120 Florence Street Maxton, N.C. 28634 Dear Mr. Beckham: Administrative Assistant Subject: Proposed fill in Wetlands or Waters Construction of pond at Town of Maxton cemetery Robeson County DEM Project # 92233, COE # 199201182 Upon review of your request for 401 Water Quality Certification to place fill material in 3.6 acres of wetlands or waters for pond construction located at Town of Maxton Cemetery near intersection of SR 1301 and SR 1304 in Robeson County, we have determined that the proposed fill can be covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2671 issued January 21, 1992. A copy of the General Certification is attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 26. If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at 919-733-1786. Sincerely, A. 8ton Howard, Jr. P.E. jrd/maxton.ltr Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office Wilmington DEM Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files REGIONAL OFFICES Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 9191571-4700 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007 Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer `rnlll TOWN OF MAXTON 120 NORTH FLORENCE STREET MAXTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28364 PHONE: (919) 844-5231 ROBERT W. FISHER COMMISSIONERS: MAYOR PAUL G. DAVIS HALBERT CAIN, SR. TOWN MANAGER JAMES K. McCLANATHAN LILLIE C. McKOY GERALDINE G. McLAURIN SALLIE F. McLEAN April 15, 1992 Mr. John R. Dorney Dept. Environment, Health, and Nat. Resource Q 2}' 512 Salisbury St. ?R Raleigh, N.C. 27604 - u Dear Mr. Dorney: SUBJECT: 401 Water Quality Certification Robeson County COE Project # 1992101182 Enclosed, please fired the applications for the 401 Water Quality Certification that the Town of Maxton is applying for, in order to construct a pond at the Town's cemetery. Thanks for you assistance, and if you require any further information, please contact me at (91,9) 844-5231. Sincerely, Douglas eckham Administrative Assistant Enclosures DB/cc DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890 SAW26- ATTN: CESAW-CO-E PRE-DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION FORM FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT 26 NOTES: If Item A.7. (below) is 10 acres or more or if any of the conditions listed in Section B. (below) are not met, the applicant must submit an individual permit application. Please contact the District for forms and information. Applicant is required to obtain a Section 401 Wat the State of North Carolina for NWP 26 to be valid be furnished with this pre-discharge notification. PLEASE PRINT A. 1. OWNERS NAME: iFdati6i from LU et % f-ati'on-',should s APR 2 1 1992 f 2. OWNERS ADDRESS: 120 N. Florence St. Maxton, N.C. 28364 3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): Not Applicable (WORK): (919) 844-5231 4. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK: COUNTY: Robeson SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE STREAM NAMES, ROAD NUMBERS, ETC.): 1100 feet east of intersection of S.R. # 1301 and S.R. # 1304. please refer to enclosed map 5. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK: Please refer to enclosed project description 6. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Pond excavation would provide needed fill material for town cemetery located outside of wetlands, and would enhance aesthetic qualities of property. 7. APPROXIMATE SIZE OF WATERS AND WETLANDS WHICH WILL BE LOST OR SUBSTANTIALLY ADVERSELY MODIFIED AS A RESULT OF THE PROPOSED WORK (EXPRESS IN TENTHS OF ACRES): 3.6 acres 8. INFORMATION THAT THE APPLICANT BELIEVES IS APPROPRIATE: Wetlands has been previously disturbed by agricultural activities by previous nwner(s). 9. DO YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXISTENCE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES ON OR NEAR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AREA? YES [ ] NO [*] IF YES, INDICATE WHAT SPECIES. 10. DO YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES WHICH ARE LISTED OR DETERMINED ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES THAT OCCUR IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT? YES [ ] NO [*] 11. WILL THE ACTIVITY INTERFERE WITH NAVIGATION? YES [ ] NO [*] B. CONDITIONS. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET FOR THE NATIONWIDE PERMITS TO BE VALID (33 CFR 330.5-.6): MET NOT MET 1. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL WILL NOT [*] [ ] OCCUR IN THE PROXIMITY OF A PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY INTAKE. 2. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL WILL NOT [*] [ ] OCCUR IN AREAS OF CONCENTRATED SHELLFISH PRODUCTION UNLESS THE DISCHARGE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO AN AUTHORIZED SHELLFISH HARVESTING ACTIVITY. 3. THE ACTIVITY SHALL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY DISRUPT THE [*] [ ] MOVEMENT OF THOSE SPECIES OF AQUATIC LIFE INDIGENOUS TO THE WATERBODY (UNLESS THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE FILL IS TO IMPOUND WATER). 4. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL SHALL CONSIST [*] [ ] OF SUITABLE MATERIAL FREE FROM TOXIC POLLUTANTS IN TOXIC AMOUNTS. 5. ANY STRUCTURE OR FILL AUTHORIZED SHALL BE PROPERLY [*] [ ] MAINTAINED. 6. THE ACTIVITY WILL NOT OCCUR IN A COMPONENT OF THE [*] [ ] NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SYSTEM; NOR IN A RIVER CURRENTLY DESIGNATED BY CONGRESS AS A "STUDY RIVER" FOR POSSIBLE INCLUSION. 7. THE CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF THE ACTIVITY WILL [*] [ ] NOT IMPAIR RESERVED TRIBAL RIGHTS. C. MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. THE FOLLOWING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SHALL BE FOLLOWED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE PRACTICES MAY BE CAUSE FOR REQUIRING AN INDIVIDUAL PERMIT. APPLICANT SHOULD PROVIDE EXPLANATION FOR MANAGEMENT PRACTICES NOT MET. MET NOT MET 1. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WATERS [*] [ ] OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE AVOIDED OR MINIMIZED THROUGH THE USE OF OTHER PRACTICAL ALTERNATIVES. 2. DISCHARGES IN SPAWNING AREAS DURING SPAWNING [*] [ ] SEASONS SHALL BE AVOIDED. 3. DISCHARGES SHALL NOT RESTRICT OR IMPEDE THE [*J [ ] MOVEMENT OF AQUATIC SPECIES INDIGENOUS TO THE WATERS OR THE PASSAGE OF NORMAL OR EXPECTED HIGH FLOWS OR CAUSE THE RELOCATION OF THE WATER (UNLESS THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE FILL IS TO IMPOUND WATERS). 4. IF THE DISCHARGE CREATES AN IMPOUNDMENT OF WATER, [*] [ ] ADVERSE IMPACTS ON THE AQUATIC SYSTEM CAUSED BY THE ACCELERATED PASSAGE OF WATER AND/OR THE RESTRICTION OF ITS FLOW SHALL BE MINIMIZED. 5. DISCHARGE IN WETLAND AREAS SHALL BE AVOIDED. [*] [ ] 6. HEAVY EQUIPMENT WORKING IN WETLANDS SHALL BE PLACED [*] [ ] ON MATS. 7. DISCHARGES INTO BREEEDING AREAS FOR MIGRATORY [*] [ ] WATERFOWL SHALL BE AVOIDED. 8. ALL TEMPORARY FILLS SHALL BE REMOVED IN THEIR [*] [ ] ENTIRETY. OWNER'S SIGNATURE DATE Mayor Robert W. Fisher IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME: Douglas Beckham, Administrative Assistant AGENT'S ADDRESS: Town of Maxton, 120 N Florence St, Maxton, N.C. 28364 AGENT'S PHONE NUMBER: (919) 844- I 1. 1 -4 -1.5-- 12 NT'S S ATURE DATE .? TOWN OF MAXTON OAK GROVE CEMETERY ADDITION PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant intends to expand existing cemetery, located to the northwest of project, onto the southwestern portion of the 11.76 acre tract that has not been designated as wetlands. In order to obtain fill material required for the southwest portion of the tract, and to aesthetically enhance the property, applicant intends to excavate 3-4 acre pond that will be located in primarily in 3.58 acre portion of tract that has been designated as wetlands. The pond will be approximately eight feet in depth, with an approximately 25' feet buffer strip between pond and adjoining property. Please note that the wetlands being proposed for use as a pond has been predisturbed by past agricultural activities by prior owner(s), and has revegetaed since. 0 a 1 // .r) k' A. •e ? / ?/ ano St?))'S ?? f ?Y• a Y a ?r Ua? ``i r1? ? ISH 1 °i 1 1 i t a ? . T ry,?.+. !?? ire ?e 6? Cee? )P ,ell - Y ' ? Q ////VVVVIIII E s tri ? d ? Q N I ? I ., 0 O Q V1 . Q a i i Z CL ? _ Y T S 3 « s 'r L 0 1Y a 4 15 n U- d. V C7 u ' O O a N E. W O ?s ? rn U J E R f- U :1 .n o E 'V (L' V) C1 V) Q? tC N U 'C3 N C o r- 4-) 4-) o O Z N CL U O O' O +-) 00 M -fu LO O U Z Oi = M II a J . II _.a ?, 1 t I` Iv. I, `? F2lv?t z / c Sc?' ?o Q?o V" 0 U' 7 7 OW W 0w Y? 0 ou a ,? Y Q• 9 O O Z w - i/53?c i ? L wo } Y? A• 9? 0 Jo WI z ,n D / w ti r N RlVl-?- H x N y-49.9-t ' 53 3° o ?tv? 38 7. c k of 86F 641 JR. FILE p4TTERSON' JAMES 3 W10 _ w ? N F- t9 QCD SL dw I LP ?IL w Q 0 c 0 N Go 4 o-/ r? co a• 71 174 50 7 4 BU 74 ,'----?MAXT N B ?•J 71 74 BUS LOCATION MAP r i DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT June 25, 1992 M E M O R A N D U M TO: John Dorney Water Quality Planning FROM: M. J. Noland, Regional Supervisor Fayetteville Regional Office SUBJECT: 401 Certification Town of Maxton, NW 26 Proposed Pond Creation DEM Project No. 92233 Robeson County The subject project involves the excavation of a 3-4 acre pond in an area designated as wetland by- the COE. This proposed pond will serve a dual purpose. The applicant contends that the area will be improved aesthetically while at the same time providing a source of fill material for expansion of the adjacent cemetery. Although the application indicates that the proposed pond site has been used for agricultural purposes in the past, it is now covered by reasonably large mixed hardwoods and pines, many of which are not typical to wetlands. A major drainage canal borders the site on two sides and a smaller drainage ditch goes through the site, effectively removing most surface wetness. No wetland values of any significance were noted in the area of the proposed disturbance. Creation of a pond will no doubt improve the site as far as providing habitat for aquatic life. Although the site contains an appreciable amount of timber and provides good wildlife habitat, existing drainage projects have removed most of the water associated with the area involved. Based on the low values noted on the attached worksheet, and the absence of any significant wetland uses, it is the recommendation of this office that the requested certification be granted. If additional information or clarification is required, please advise. MJN/KA/mla w WETLAND RATING SYSTEM WORF;SHEET. Project No. or description Location County; ,--"/ Nearest road or town River basin /-$e Nearest stream &c and classification ?w,oo Evaluator Agency and address - Date and time evaluated.. Major Wetland Type Approximate size of wetland system 3- acres _ Approximate extent of wetlands in area ..?-r 3o acres - within yv miles - Three most common plant species (in order) : _, aJ ?% Xi9?tovS oark,5r? Soil Series (if known) Hydrologic indicators Direct surface hydrologic connectio ? ES O A Existing Conditions Drainage ` Disturbance Restoration potential ac. a w Restoration value W 420? Is site known to provide habitat for rare, endangered or threatened species?_64i7 If so, list species observed or recorded. Item No. 1. Location/Landscape 1 Natural area buffer 2 Sensitive watershed 3 Dispersal corridor system II. Ecological Values 4 Special ecological attributes 5 Wildlife habitat 6 Aquatic life 7 Water storage 8 Streambank stabilization 9 Removal of pollutants III. Human Values 10 Outdoor recreation/education 11 Economic value otal sco Site description and Score (circle one) 5 0 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 C? 2 0 4Z 5 4 3 , 2 1.1) 5. 5 4 4 1) 3 2 .1 0 2 1:(E) 5 4 3 2 0 ' 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 1 2) 1 0 5 4 ?1--0 5 4 3( 2 1 0 JUL 81992 WA T': R 0 U A I 73 3 ?° 1P Aft A „a SfA7k' q, State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G. Martin, Governor March 24; 1992 George T. Everett, Ph.D. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director Mr. Paul Davis Town of Maxton 120 North Florence Street Maxton, North Carolina 28364 Dear Mr. Davis: SUBJECT; 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION Robeson County COE Project # 1992101182 On March 10, 1992, I received a letter from the Corps of Engineers advising that your project entitled US 74 By-Pass at Maxton in Robeson County qualifies for a Nationwide Permit 26. Please be advised that this. Nationwide permit is not valid until. a 401 Water Quality Certificate is issued by the State of North Carolina. Our existing regulations (15A NCAC 2H .0501(a)) require that all applicants for 401 Certifications submit seven complete copies of 401 Applications. These copies must be supplied by the Division of Environmental Management to various state and federal agencies. Therefore, please complete the attached form and send six additional copies (a total of seven copies) of your 401 Certification application so we can initiate the comprehensive review required by our rules. If you have any questions, please call me at 919-733-1786. Sincerely, Jo n R. Dorney Applic.ltr/JRD cc: Corps of Engineers Wilmington Regional Office Fayetteville DEM Regional Office Mr. John R. Dorney REGIONAL OFFICES Division of Coastal Management Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007 Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer