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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
November 21, 2006
Mr. Charlie Keeter
P.O. Box 1612
Henderson, NC 27536
Subject Property: Cameron & Associates Tract
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
D' ision of Water Quality
DWQ EXP# 06-1592v2
Vance County
On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC
2B .0255)-EXPRESS REVIEW PROGRAM
On November 20, 2006, at your request, an on-site determination was conducted to review a stream feature
located on the subject property for applicability to the Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0255). The
feature is labeled as "A" on the attached USGS map, initialed by Lia Myott and Cynthia Van Der. Wiele on
November 21, 2006. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the feature labeled as "A"
on the attached maps is subject to the Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rule at the following locations:
- from the flag labeled "A1" to the flag labeled "A2" (NCDWQ Stream ID Form Score: 26)
- from the flag labeled "A3" to the confluence with the UT to Poplar Creek (NCDWQ Stream ID Form
Score: 27.5)
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 Waters of the State. If you have
any questions, please contact Cynthia Van Der Wiele at 919.715.3473.
Sincerely,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Attachments: USGS 1:24000 Map, Soil Map, St am Determination Forms
cc: Eric Kulz, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
Karen Pageau, DLR ,Raleigh Regional Office
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality -Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: ~ ~~ Project ~~,,~?,F,r~,t;~ Latitude:
Evaluator: '~~, ~ Site: w Longitude:
Total Points: Other
Stream is at least intermittent County: ~; ~ ~,
if z 19 or erennial if>_ 30 ~~ ~°^" e.g. Quad Name:
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A'. Geomor bolo (Subtotal = h .,.~' )
Absent
Weak
Moderate.
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1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2
2. Sinuosity 0 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence Q.~~ t 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting ~Q,~y' 1 2 3
5. Active/relicfloodplain 0~- ``1,E 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 ~ `1 2 3
7. Braided channel 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 1 3
10. Headcuts 1 2 ;~ 3
11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 ~ .5
13. Second or greater order channel on exl'stinla
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = 0 '
Yes = 3
`Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = ~ )
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
16. Leaflitter 1. 1 0.5
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 1.5
18.Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.~,:m~ 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes~~ 1.5 .
C. Biology (Subtotal = ~~ )
20 . Fibrous roots in channel 3 2r 1 0 '-
21 .Rooted plants in channel 3 2 0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1
23. Bivalves t``~0 1 2 3
24. Fish ~ 0 „ 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians ' 0 s
. 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 . Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
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hems ~u and 11 tocus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland 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
Date: ~l~~ Project: ; .,,~ , Latitude:
Evaluator: ~' ~ ' Site: Longitude:
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Total Points: Other
Stream is at least intermittent ~ Coun '
tY %,~`"* t~~ ~..~-~'..-- e.g. Quad Name:
if z 19 or erennial if z 30

A'. GeomOr holo (Subtotal = ~ ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong.
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1. 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0.5 1 1.5
t2. Natural valley or drainageway 0.5 ~~° 1 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existin
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No ~
Yes = 3
Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or rowin season 0 1 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 0.5
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 ~ 1 1'.5
18.Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes 1.
(`. Rinlnnv (Ri ~htntal = ~ ~[ l
20 . Fibrous roots inchannei 3 2 1 0
21 . Rooted plantsrin channel 3 2 1
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1.5
23. Bivalves 1 ' 3
24. Fish 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversityand abundance) 0 0. 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0 1 1.5
29 . Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 5; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
"Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland (?lants, Item Ly tocuses on the presence oT aquauc or weuana pianos.
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Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)

North Carolina Division of Water Quality -Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: ~~ ~ F? ~ Project: ~~ ~,~;~ Latitude:
Evaluator: t ~ ~^ ~ ~ ~ Site: a Longitude:
Total Points: Other
Stream is at least intermittent County: ~ e.g. Quad Name:
if z 19 or erennial if z 30
A. Geomor hol0 (Subtotal = Absent dVeak Moderate Strong
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 0 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 2 3
9a Natural levees 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 2 3
11. Grade controls 0. 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existin
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No
Yes = 3
Man-made ditches are not rated; s"e~e discussions in manual
Q 4Jvr#rnlnnv /G ~h#n#~I = r4' i ~ 1
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or rowin season 0 1 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 0. 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 .5 1 1.5-
18.Organicdebris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 T 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes -
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(` Rinlnnv /Ri ihtntal o 1
20 . Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 0
21 b. Rooted plants in channel 3 1 0
22. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 1 2 3
24. Fish 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 bacteria/fungus. 0 0.5 1 1.
29 . Wetland .plants in streambed FAC 0. FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
"Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 tosses on the presence or aquatic or weuana pianis.
Sketch:
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)