Staff Contact Information
Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical Location: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27604, Archdale Building - 9th floor
401 Buffer & Permitting Branch Contacts List
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| Name, Title | Phone | Primary Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Goss Supervisor | (919) 707-9013 | Manage 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch |
| Sheri Montalvo Administrative Assistant | (919) 707-3635 | Database entry & maintenance of all DWR projects, process all application fees, serve as administrative liaison for general public & internal DEQ staff contacts |
| Sue Homewood Senior Branch Coordinator | (919) 707-3679 | Serve as a senior technical & training coordinator for 401 Certification, Riparian Buffer Protection, & Mitigation programs; develop training, guidance, & program processes; assist local governments implementing delegated or designated buffer protection programs; serve as staff liaison & technical support specialist for Regional Offices & general public |
| Samantha Wooten Branch Coordinator | (919) 707-3631 | Coordinate 401 Water Quality Certification Program & Riparian Buffer Program; review 401 applications, review buffer major variance applications & present to the EMC; serve as staff liaison with Regional Offices & general public |
| Chonticha McDaniel 401 Stormwater Engineer | (919) 707-3634 | Technical review of stormwater management plans submitted with 401, Buffer & Isolated Wetland Permit applications; Technical review of applications for 401s associated with hydropower projects |
| Maria Polizzi Stream/Wetland Mitigation Coordinator | (919) 707-9083 | Coordinate Stream & Wetland Mitigation Program |
| Katie Merritt Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator | (919) 707-3637 | Coordinate Nutrient Offset & Riparian Buffer Mitigation Banking Program |
| Blake Hartshorn Mitigation Specialist | (919) 707-3684 | Review nutrient offset and riparian buffer mitigation projects, perform stream call determinations, assist with reviews for DMS stream and wetland mitigation projects |
| Vacant Senior Compliance Assistance Specialist | Provide technical support to DWR regional offices, local governments, federal & state government agencies, the general public, & other stakeholders on 401 & Buffer regulations including compliance & enforcement activities | |
| Jennie Emmons Environmental Specialist II | (919) 707-3633 | Provide technical support to DWR regional offices and local governments regarding 401 & Buffer Permitting Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement; maintain and update the 401 & Buffer Permitting Website; manage databases and provide program data upon request; coordinate Surface Water Identification Training and Certification (SWITC) Course. |
| Andrew Friedman-Herring Environmental Specialist II | (919)-707-3644 | Assist with nutrient offset and riparian buffer mitigation projects, stream call determinations, assist with reviews for DMS stream and wetland mitigation projects |
| Catherine Otero Environmental Specialist II | (919)-707-9141 | Review 401 certification applications, review buffer authorizations, and serve as a staff liaison with Regional Offices & the general public |