Individual Certifications | Major Variances | Major Exceptions
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North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02H.0503 requires the Division to provide public notice of each pending application for an individual certification. This requirement is satisfied by a joint notice with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the Division of Coastal Management.
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Tab/Accordion Items
Public notices for Individual Water Quality Certifications associated with US Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits that fall within the 30-day open period for comment may be accessed in the Public Notice - Wetlands table .
Public Notices may also be posted on the DEQ Public Events Calendar.
2024
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2024-04-23 | Public Notice * Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02H .0503, please view a copy of the public notice and notification of public comment acceptance for DWR Project #20110677 Version 3 Mid-Atlantic Industrial Project - Novo Nordisk |
2023
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-05 | Public Notice * Public Notice of Complete Application and Finding of Fact for Authorization Certificate with Major Exception pursuant to Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC 02B 0.714 and .0611) - Novo Nordisk |
| 2023-05-22 | Public Notice * Public Notice of Complete Application and Finding of Fact for Authorization Certificate with Major Exception pursuant to Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A NCAC 02B 0.714 and 15A NCAC 02B .0611) – Project Ocean |
Archived public notices
Past public notices for individual certifications or project-related information (including, but not limited to, major variances, major exceptions, mitigation banks) are listed below, grouped by year.
2022
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2022-08-19 | Public Notice *Public Notice of Individual Water Quality Certification - Toyota Battery Manufacturing Facility, DWR #20171559v5 |
| 2022-06-22 | Public Notice *Public Notice of Individual Water Quality Certification - Troutman Logistics Center, Iredell County, DWR #20211406v2 |
| 2022-02-07 | Public Notice *Public Notice of Individual Isolated Wetlands Permit - Project Eagle, DWR #20211413v1 |
| 2022-01-31 | Public Notice *Public Notice of Individual Water Quality Certification - Mulberry Gap Farms, DWR #20201654v2 |
2021
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2021-12-21 | Public Notice *Correction: Public Notice and Notice of Public Hearing on January 20, 2022, for Terramor Homes- Westpoint Individual 401 Water Quality Certification; DWR #20210224 Ver 1 Link to Webex virtual public hearing (1/20/22 6pm): https://ncdenrits.webex.com/ncdenrits/onstage/g.php?MTID=efa74fcc2dd4dc96b6f98fe3f8e11f952 |
| 2021-12-16 | Public Notice *Public Notice and Notice of Public Hearing on January 20, 2022, for Terramor Homes- Westpoint Individual 401 Water Quality Certification; DWR #20210224 Ver 1 |
| 2021-09-02 | Public Notice *Public Notice of Individual Water Quality Certification for Federally Non-Jurisdictional Wetlands and Surface Waters- Beach Walk, DWR #20211047v1 |
| 2021-08-17 | Public Notice *Public Notice of Individual Water Quality Certification for Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Foundation, Inc. (GRMF), – Greensboro-Randolph Megasite (GRMS), DWR #20171559 Ver 3 |
| 2021-07-28 | Public Notice *Public Notice of Individual Water Quality Certification for Sibelco North America, Inc. – Ollis Waste Site Expansion, DWR Project #20201025 Ver 2 |
| 2021-07-09 | Public Notice *Public Notice of Individual Water Quality Permit for Federally Non-Jurisdictional Wetlands and Surface Waters- Wake Tech East Campus, DWR #20210475 |
| 2021-05-12 | Public Notice *Public Notice of Complete Application and Finding of Fact for Authorization Certificate with Major Exception- Martin Marietta RDU Quarry |
| 2021-03-03 | Public Notice *Notice of Complete Application and Finding of Fact for Authorization Certificate with Major Exception- 5201 Trinity Road |
2020
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2020-12-04 | Public Notice *Public Notice and Notice of a Public Hearing on January 7, 2021 for Chatham Park Investors, LLC – Chatham Park North Village; and co-applicant N.C. Department of Transportation – Chatham Parkway North (NCDOT STIP# R-5930) 401 Water Quality Certification; DWR #20200533 Version 2 |
| 2020-08-05 | Public Notice (1) *Notice of request for Major Exception to Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules- Galahad Drive Medical OfficeBuilding |
| 2020-08-05 | Public Notice (2) *Notice of request for Major Exception to Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules- Pope Residence |
| 2020-04-09 | Cashiers Canoe Club Development, LLC (PO Box 300849, Austin TX 78703) applied to the N.C. Division of Water Resources (DWR) for a 401 Water Quality Certification, pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act and Title 15A NCAC 02H .0500. Cashiers Canoe Club Development, LLC Individual 401 Water Quality Certification Cashiers Canoe Club Development, LLC 401 Water Quality Certification Application Cashiers Canoe Club Development, LLC Individual 401 Water Quality Certification Notice of Public Hearings Cashiers Canoe Club Development, LLC Individual 401 Water Quality Certification Hearing Officer’s Report Cashiers Canoe Club Development, LLC Individual 401 Water Quality Certification Public Hearing Audio File Cashiers Canoe Club Development, LLC Laserficshe files |
| 2020-02-18 | **************************************************************** NOTICE: The public hearing has been canceled in response to current guidance on public gatherings. Please see additional information regarding the hearing here. *Public Notice and Notice of Public Hearing on March 19, 2020 for Biltmore Farms, LLC 401 Water Quality Certification; DWR #20191577 Version 1 The public is invited to comment in writing on the application. Written comments must be received by DWR no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020. Please mail written comments to: 401 Permitting, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1617. Written comments may also be submitted via email to: PublicComments@ncdenr.gov. Please list “Biltmore Farms, LLC” in the email’s subject line. The application is available online and is also available at the DWR Asheville Regional Office located at 2090 U.S. 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 and maybe inspected with an appointment between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. For questions or to schedule an appointment, contact Andrew Moore at 828-296-4500. Presentation for the Biltmore Farms Water Quality Certification Application |
2019
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2019-10-18 | Public Notice *Public Notice and Notice of Public Hearing on November 19, 2019 for Mountain Valley LLC - MVP Southgate Project Water Quality Certification; DWR #20181638 Version 3 |
| 2019-07-29 | Public Notice *Public Notice and Notice of Public Hearing on September 5, 2019 for Cashiers Canoe Club Development LLC – Cashiers Canoe Club Development Water Quality Certification; DWR #20180582 Version 2 *Public Notice of Bynum Hydroelectric Project FERC No. P-14858; McMahan Hydroelectric, LLC; DWR #2015-0124; Chatham County *Adopted Water Quality Certification and Isolated Wetlands/Waters Rules |
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2014-11-07 | Public Notice *Proposed BPDP in the Neuse River Basin - Greene Environmental Services, LLC |
| 2014-08-08 | Public Notice *Water Quality Certification Application for Cayton Development, LLC Grantsboro Sand Mine |
| 2014-07-02 | Public Notice *UMBI for Riparian Buffer Mitigation Credits in the Randleman Lake Watershed – Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC |
| 2014-06-12 | Public Notice *Change in Mail Service Center *Update in Number of Application Copies *Proposed BPDP in the Neuse River Basin – Restoration Systems, LLC *UMBI Modification for Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Mitigation Credits in the Neuse River Basin - Wildlands Engineering, Inc. |
2013
2012
2011
(No public notices for individual certifications or project-related information issued during this time period)
2010
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2010-10-15 | Public Notice and Request for Comments * Proposed Neuse Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Umbrella Bank * Draft Consolicated Riaparian Buffer Rule and Draft Consolidated Riparian Buffer Mitigation Rule * Buffer Clarification Memos |
| 2010-06-16 | Proposed Neuse Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Umbrella Bank (attachment) |
| 2010-02-23 | Update on permitting programs for Waters of the State Including: * Proposed Neuse Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Umbrella Bank * Check Processing * Public Comment Period 2. Proposed changes for NCDWQ Intermittent and Perennial Stream Identification Manual Version 4.0 |
2009
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2009-08-14 | Update on permitting programs for Waters of the State Including: * Description of Proposed Changes for NCDWQ Intermittent and Perennial Stream Identification Manual Version 4.0 * Intermittent Stream Mitigation Policy * Proposed Modification of Written Application Thresholds in General Certification 3699 (applied to Nationwide Permit 12) * Important Updates to EEP's In-lieu Fee and Nutrient Offset Programs * Buffer Rule Variance Application Form Revisions * Proposed Neuse Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Umbrella Bank * Proposed Cape Fear Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Umbrella Bank * Suggested Steps for Agricultural Pond Evaluation & Approval to Build * Proposed Modification of Stormwater Provisions for 401 General Certifications |
| 2009-04-02 | Proposed Flat Swamp Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Buffer Bank - Craven County, NC: * https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=2610349Memorandum for the Proposed Flat Swamp Mitigation Bank * Flat Swamp Buffer Mitigation Bank Plan |
| 2009-03-12 | Update on permitting programs for Waters of the State Including: * Goose Creek buffer rules now in effect in Mecklenburg and Union Counties * Revised Credit Release Schedule for Forested Wetlands * PACG-TC Recommendations for EEP Expanded Service Areas in Catawba and Little Tennessee River Basins * Revised Fee Schedule for Express Review Fees * Proposed modification of stormwater management condition of General Certifications 3704 and 3705 and Individual Certifications * PUBLIC HEARING - Western Wake Regional Wastewater Management Facilities project, NC DWQ |
2008
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2008-12-04 | Update on permitting programs for Waters of the State Including: * Public Notice and Public Hearing for January 15, 2009 and cancellation of public hearing initially scheduled for December 16, 2008; Water Quality Certification for the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project - ALCOA Power Generating, Inc.; FERC No. 2197, DWQ # 2007-0812, Davie, Davidson, Rowan, Montgomery and Stanly Counties * Proposed Policy to require compensatory mitigation for impacts to greater than 150 linear feet of intermittent streams in North Carolina * Clarification of mitigation requirements associated with Isolated and other non-404 Jurisdictional Wetlands * New Pre-Construction Notification Form – an update * Buffer Interpretation/Clarification #2008-019 – Diffuse Flow Through a Newly Restored Buffer * Buffer Interpretation/Clarification #2008-020 Aquatic Life in Intermittent Streams and its Mitigation Implications Stream Mitigation Requirements and the 401 Water Quality Certification and Isolated Wetlands Programs: Proposed Changes in Internal DWQ Policy |
| 2008-07-02 | 401 Water Quality Certification Mailing List: (1) Public Notice for FERC License; (2) Final Version of NC Wetland Assessment Method; (3) Proposed Framework for Mitigation Banks; (4) Draft Version of Headwater Wetland Study; (5) Final Version of Dam Removal Mitigation Draft Version of Headwater Wetland Study Dam Removal Mitigation Guidance NC Wetland Assessment Method: User Manual NC Wetland Assessment Method: Field Assessment Form NC Wetland Assessment Method: Dichotomous Key to General Wetland Types NC Wetland Assessment Method: Rating Calculator NC Wetland Assessment Method: Wetland Template for use with Rating Calculator |
2007
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2007-08-27 | Extension of comments on NC WAM Manual and notice of two public hearings Including: * Extension of public comments on NC WAM manual * Public Hearing for proposed Duke Power’s application for the Dillsboro dam removal, Jackson County * Public Hearing for Progress Energy’s application of 401 Certification for Tillery and Blewett Falls Reservoirs, Richmond, Stanly, Anson and Montgomery Counties * 401 Certification/Isolated Wetlands Permits Fee Increase * Bottomless Culverts * General Certification Revision Update * DWQ Oversight of Locally Delegated Stormwater Program * Approval by the Ecosystem Enhancement Program for Buffer Mitigation Prior to Application * Format for materials submitted to DWQ * Application submittal requirements for phased projects and other complex site plans Revised SMP Review Policy |
| 2007-04-26 | Replacement of bridge No. 14 over Town Fork Creek and Bridge No. 44 over Town Fork Creek overflow on NC 8, Stokes County |
2006
(No public notices for individual certifications or project-related information issued during this time period)
2005
| Date | Notice |
|---|---|
| 2005-06-28 | Vulcan Construction Materials: Gold Hill Quarry expansion |
| 2005-03-03 | New Maiden High School |