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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
October 17, 2006
Mr. Charlie Keeter
P.O. Box 1612
Henderson, NC 27536
Subject Property:
Cameron & Associates Tract
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DWQ EXP# 06-1592
Vance County
On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B
.0233)-EXPRESS REVIEW PROGRAM
On October 17, 2006, at your request, an on-site determination was conducted to review a stream feature located
on the subject property for applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). The feature is labeled
as "A" on the attached USGS map, initialed by Lia Myott and Cynthia Van Der Wiele on October 17, 2006. The
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the feature labeled as "A" on the attached maps is
subject to the Neuse Buffer Rule beginning at the culvert of the wet detention pond on the adjacent property.
Stream A is intermittent between the culvert and the flag labeled, "A, STR 1NT/PER", and had a stream
identification form score of 21. The stream is perennial downstream of flag "A" and had a stream identification
form score of 40.5. Macrobenthos found in the perennial stream include caddisfly (Family Phryganeidae), riffle
beetle, fish fly larva, and scuds. This on-site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter.
While conducting the .field assessment of the stream feature, it was observed that clearing work had been
performed. Erosion control measures were not in place and the stream buffer on both side of the stream had been
removed. This work has not been authorized by the Division of Water Quality and will necessitate a Notice of
Violation.
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.
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 W ters of the State. If you have
any questions, please contact Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.715.3473. ~~~
(yAlan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Attachments: USGS 1:24000 Map, Soil Map, S e Determination Forms
cc: Eric Kulz, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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401 Oversight /Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Centec, Raleigh, North Cazolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevazd, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Cazolina 27604
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Date: `~ / I ~ ~ ~ Project: ~~~tyt,~.:"JSSG~ Latitude: 3(y° t9~ ZQ`~
Evaluator: `~! ~ ' GV D(.c) Site: 5.~'¢.am f~ (AbcveF Longitude: `jg° Z~i ~g~rW
Total .Points: Other
Stream is at least intermittent ~ County: V a~C.~_ e,g, Quad Name•
if z 19 or erennial if z30
A. Geomor holo (subtotal = . 5 Ab~~~t Vll~~ak Moderatd' >:rong
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 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 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 1 2 3
9 8 Natural levees 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 1 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing.
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence..
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Yes = 3
" Man-made ditches are not rated; s/e'e discussions in manual
R Hvrtrnlnnv (Suhtntal = 4. ~l
14. Groundwater flow/discharge. 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain,. or
Water in channel -- d or rowin season. 0 1 2 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 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 = O 1
20 . Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
21 . Rooted plants in channel 3 1 0
22. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 1 2 3
24. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteriaffungus. 0 0.5 1 1.5
29 . Wetland plants in streambed FAC 0.5• FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
"Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland.plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or.weUand plants.
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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
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Evaluator: ~M ~ CV~(~ Site: S'~'~ ~ ~ ~ ~~.J Longitude: ?'g~ 2 ! / ~ "l.U
Total .Points: Other
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A. Geomor holo (subtotal = ,5 Absent Weals 'Moderate Stii~ong
1 a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2
2. Sinuosity 0 1 2
3. In-channel structure: rifFle-pool sequence 0 1 ~
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 3
7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2
9 a Natural. levees 0 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.
13. Second or greater order channel on existin4.
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence..
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Yes = 3
° Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
R Hvrtrnlnnv (Suhtntal = f'n. ~ 1
14. Groundwater flow/discharge. 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain,. or
Water in channel -- d or rowin season. 0 1 2 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 0.5 0.
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0. 1 1.
18. Organic debris lines or piles. (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils. (redoximorphic features) present?. No = 0 Yes 1.
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20 . Fibrous. roots in channel 3" 2 1 0
21 . Rooted plants in channel 3 2 0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1
23. Bivalves 1 2
24. Fish 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0. 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 1.
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteriaffungus. 0 0. 1 1.5
29 . Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0.
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