401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Contact Information for Staff
Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical Location: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27604, Archdale Building - 9th floor
Phone: 919-807-6300
Fax: 919-807-6494
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Name, Title | Phone | Primary Responsibilities |
Karen Higgins Supervisor | (919) 807-6360 | Manages 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit |
Jennifer Burdette 401/Buffer Coordinator | (919) 807-6364 | Review of 401 applications, review Major Variances and present to the EMC, staff liaison with general public, GIS coordinator. |
Vacant 401 Stormwater Engineer | (919) 807-XXXX | Technical review of stormwater management plans submitted with 401, Buffer and Isolated Wetland Permit applications, coordination with the Stormwater Permitting Unit on policy issues. |
Mac Haupt Stream/Wetland Mitigation Coordinator | (919) 807-6476 | Coordinate Stream and Wetland Mitigation Program |
Niki Maher Compliance Assistance Specialist | (919) 807-6367 | Provide technical support to DWR regional offices, local governments, federal and state government agencies, the general public, and other stakeholders |
Katie Merritt Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator | (919) 807-6371 | Coordinate Nutrient Offset and Riparian Buffer Mitigation Banking Program |
Sheri Montalvo Administrative Assistant | (919) 807-6303 | Database entry and maintenance of all DWR projects, process all application fees, serve as administrative liaison for general public and internal DENR staff contacts. |
Shelton Sullivan Compliance Assistance Specialist | (919) 807-6361 | Provide technical support to DWR regional offices, local governments, federal and state government agencies, the general public, and other stakeholders |