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Dominion General

North Anna Power Station

PO Box 402, Mineral, VA 23117

DOMINION‘S GENERAL GUIDELINES

CONSTRUCTION AND USE AGREEMENT

1. 
   General Requirements
   

The purpose of the Construction and Use Agreement process is to establish an understanding of acceptable usage between the adjacent owners to Dominion’s shoreland surrounding Lake Anna or Waste Heat Treatment Facility.

This document has been revised in an effort to advise all applicants of their responsibility in exercising the reserved Recreational and Agricultural Rights retained within the Dominion’s shoreland and into the referenced bodies of waters.

These procedures are general guidelines established in the consideration of granting adjacent owners proposals a favorable review in accordance with the local, state, federal regulations, subdivision covenants, and Dominion’s requirements.

All structures are to be constructed within an owner’s legally reserved and apportioned recreational and agricultural (R&A) rights area across the Dominion’s shoreland. In situations where R&A Rights have not been legally subdivided and assigned to an individual lot owner, the applicant will be required to establish these side extension property lines, prior to Dominion’s final consideration of any proposal. All structures shall be constructed between the owners documented side extension property lines across Dominion’s shoreland to the fluctuating waterline, generally at right angles to the shoreline. If these lines do not affect the fair division of water space with your neighbors, then the Dominion Representative will consider each affected neighbors rights regarding potential usage.

Offsets established by Dominion will comply with current zoning regulations except for piers, floating docks, boat shelters, etc, which shall establish a fifteen (15) feet offset from the owners side extensions property line at the fluctuating waterline. Structure placement in the water shall consider right of navigability, fair division of waterspace, reasonable in nature and acceptable in the Dominion Representative’s opinion as meeting all of these requirements.

In certain situations, the fifteen feet offset can be waived if, in Dominion’s opinion, good judgment warrants that this decision is required and the adjacent neighbor agrees to this reduction, should Dominion’s Representative require such a consent, prior to final consideration.

Property owners are advised that lake levels in Lake Anna or Waste Heat Treatment Facility do fluctuate above or below normal lake level elevations of 250.00 feet above mean sea level. Normal fluctuations experienced to date have been two (2) feet high or low, however, maximum heights of 255.00 to 259.00 feet above mean sea level or maximum low of 244.00 feet below mean sea level could be experienced. Lake level readings are measured at the dam.

Structures shall not be used for human habitation whether located over water or on Dominion’s shoreland. Household furnishings, such as sinks, toilets, showers, window heating/cooling units, etc. are not permitted on these structures or on Dominion’s shoreland.

All storage sheds are prohibited from being located on Dominion‘s shoreland.

Owners should be fully aware that Dominion’s Agreement is revocable and non –transferable to a new owner. Further failure to comply could result in corrective actions deemed appropriate by Dominion in protecting our legal interests.

Applicant shall review additional agencies section, prior to final submission to Dominion.

II. Application Procedure Steps

Initial

1. 
   Applicant should review the appropriate activity section, prior to proceeding.
   
2. 
   Applicant shall prepare three (3) sketches on 8½ x 14 size paper showing the owner’s name, subdivision, lot number and county.
   
3. 
   Indicate on the sketch or plat the overall dimensions of this proposed recreational, protective structure or activity in relationship to the owner’s property and shoreline.
   
4. 
   Submit three (3) legible copies of these sketches and plats.
   
5. 
   Date/sign the Construction and Use Agreement enclosed.
   
6. 
   Date/sign before a Notary the Recreational & Agricultural Rights Certification enclosed. Please do not forget to include a copy of you deed.
   
7. 
   Application should be mailed to:
   

George D. O’Connell

Reservoir Coordinator

Dominion

North Anna Power Station

POP Box 402

Mineral, VA 23117

Telephone Number [phone] (Voice Mail)

Fax Number: [phone]

Office Hours 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (Monday – Friday)

8. 
   After receipt of the application, a site visit will be conducted verifying current conditions and any special requirements Dominion deemed appropriate to be affixed to the sketch. The applicant will receive signed copy showing Dominions consent. The contractor will receive a signed copy for the appropriate agencies’ review, documenting Dominion’s consent. This office will file a copy for permanent record of this transaction.
   

III. Amended Construction and Use Agreement

1. Applicant shall submit three (3) sketches in accordance with the initial steps procedure. (Exclude steps 5 & 6 only, unless otherwise advised.)

IV Dominion’s Specification for Proposed Pier – Floating Dock – Boat Shelter

1. These types of structures shall comply with Dominion’s offset General Requirements Section

2. Floating docks flotation units shall be constructed of material which not become water logged or sink when punctured.

3. Submission in accordance with Sections II and III

V. Dominion’s Specifications for Proposed Ramp Structure

1. 
   This type of structure offset can be five (5) feet off side extension property line
   
2. 
   Concrete, wood, or metal ramps are acceptable, with minor excavation required for placement of the same over Dominion’s shoreland and into the waters
   
3. 
   Submission in accordance with Sections II or III
   

VI. Dominion’s Specifications for Bulkhead or Rip-Rap

1. 
   Bulkhead or rip-rap material shall be placed channelward of bulkhead into the lake waters. Positioned in a reasonable alignment of normal lake level elevation, for the sole purpose of bank stabilization.
   
2. 
   Bulkhead fill must be clean material, with fabric cloth and gravel placed landward of bulkhead prior to clean fill placement.
   
3. 
   Excavation is acceptable for installation of bulkhead, deadmen, cables, etc.
   

Dominion recommends placement of rocks channelward of bulkhead into the lake waters. Vegetative plantings also are suggested to enhance the aquatic life forms existing on the lake bed.

4. 
   Bulkhead shall be structurally tight driven into lake bed to prevent seepage into waters of the lake.
   
5. 
   Debris, tires, etc are not acceptable for banks stabilization activity along Dominion’s shoreland.
   

VI Dominion’s Specification for Dredging

1. 
   A detailed plan showing the full scope of the proposed dredge project, including the length, width, and depth of the area to be dredged.
   
2. 
   Designated spoils, disposal site of dredged material will be determined by applicant’s contractor and Dominion’s Representative.
   
3. 
   See individual requirements for piers, boat shelters, ramps, bulkheads, etc. proposed in conjunction with dredging activity
   
4. 
   Submission in accordance with Sections II and III.
   

VII. Dominion’s Additional Agencies Section

1. 
   Applicant will find Agencies’ names and phone numbers. Dominion recommends the applicant inquire with respect to each agency’s jurisdiction. The Dominion’s representative will attempt to advise applicant or applicant’s contractor of the proper agencies to be contracted with regard to the proposed activity.
   

DOMINION’S

MANAGEMENT PLAN

LAKE ANNA WASTE HEAT TREATMENT FACILITY (COOLING) LAGOON(S)

LOCATED IN LOUISA COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to establish written guidelines addressing Dominion’s management of the Waste Heat Treatment Facility (WHTF) adjacent to the Company’s North Anna Power Station.

Policies

The following policies have been established to assure the integrity of the WHTF and to effectively manage the level of recreational activity:

1. Access to the WHTF is to be restricted to private landowners and home owner associations bordering the WHTF. Except for guest, non-resident use of the WHTF is unacceptable.

2. Homeowner associations, governing “common access areas” for interior development lot owners, shall maintain reasonable control of access to prevent unauthorized use.

3. Waterfront facilities build on Company property will only be allowed through permits issued by the Company to the persons or groups above. Facilities shall be reasonable in nature and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. These facilities are to be used solely for private, non-commercial activities.

4. Water-skiing slalom courses will be approved by Dominion with a Revocable License Agreement between Dominion and an acceptable entity (i.e. club). All other similar usages are prohibited and shall be removed at Dominion’s discretion.

5. Seaplane landings and takeoffs shall comply with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations with respect to the WHTF.

6. Hunting on or near the water’s edge should be done in accordance with applicable fish and game laws, with total respect for adjacent residential areas.

7. Certain issues are recognized to fall under the jurisdiction of various local, state and federal agencies and consequently cannot be addressed solely by this policy. Dominion will continue to work with these agencies to encourage compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

8. Dominion will continue to monitor land use, changes to zoning regulations, and land development plans to protect the Company’s interest.

GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

AND

NON-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

Note: Applicant is advised top review the applicable country sections listed below, verifying required notification in conjunction with the approved activity by Dominion.

A. Spotsylvania County Activities

1. County Offices

a. Zoning Department – Telephone number [phone]

b. Department of Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance of Spotsylvania Country – Telephone Number [phone]

Note: The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors adopted the “Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance” on 11-26-91 with an effected date of 01-01-92, Amended 10-06-92. Each landowner is expected to comply with this referenced ordinance. Therefore, any proposed activities involving Dominion’s Shoreland must be reviewed prior to the implementation of any proposed activities as approved under any of the following documents as listed:

Construction and Use Agreement, License Agreement, Construction and Use Agreement – Amendment, Deed with Reservation of Easement or other written documents granting the Company’s consent.

c. Erosion Control and Utility Construction Department – Telephone Number [phone].

d. Building Department - Telephone Number [phone]

2.

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Norfolk Division), Fredericksburg Field Office – 1420 Central Park Blvd, Suite 210, Telephone Number [phone], Fax [phone]

b. Miss Utility – 48 hours before you dig, call “Miss Utility.” It’s a law. Telephone Number 1-800-552-7001.

c. Check subdivision covenants to avoid conflicts.

B. Louisa County Activities

1. County Offices

a. Zoning Department - Telephone Number [phone]

b. Erosion Control Department - Telephone Number [phone]

c. Building Department - Telephone Number [phone]

2.

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Norfolk Division), Fredericksburg Field Office – 1420 Central Park Blvd,; Suite 210, Telephone Number [phone]; Fax [phone]

b. Miss Utility – 48 hours before you dig, call “Miss Utility.” It’s a law. Telephone Number 1-800-552-7001.

c. Check subdivision covenants to avoid conflicts.

C. Orange County Activities

1. County Offices

a. Zoning Department - Telephone Number [phone]

b. Erosion Control Department - Telephone Number [phone]

c. Building Department - Telephone Number [phone]

2.

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Norfolk Division), Fredericksburg Field Office – 1420 Central Park Blvd, Suite 210, Telephone Number [phone], Fax [phone]

b. _ – 48 hours before you dig, call “Miss Utility.” It’s a law. Telephone Number 1-800-552-7001.

c. Check subdivision covenants to avoid conflicts.

Notes: The Dominion’s representative will consider existing conditions in reviewing the submitted proposal. Therefore, exceptions are considered by Dominion if deemed not detrimental to all affected parties.

September 28, 1993

LAKE ANNA
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

Dear Citizen of Lake Anna:

Recently, the Corps has been involved with an increasing number of inquiries regarding work in or around Lake Anna. Since Lake Anna has historically been determined to be non-navigable water (for the purpose of determining Section 10 authority), our regulatory authority is limited to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for activities involving discharges of dredged and/or fill material into Lake Anna or its adjacent wetlands. Therefore, we request that you provide a joint permit application to only those individuals or firms proposing activities that involve a discharge of dredged or fill material.

To assist you in making this determination, please find below a list of those activities requiring a permit from the Corps of Engineers:

CORPS JURISDICTION OVER NON-NAVIGABLE WATERS:

These water bodies would include lakes (Lake Anna), reservoirs, streams, wetlands, etc.

Activities not Requiring a Permit: Activities Requiring a Permit

1.) Open pile boathouses 1.) Fill material

2.) Open pile piers and boat docks 2.) Overboard disposal

3.) Open pile wharves 3.) Dredging wetlands

4.) Mooring piles and dolphins 4.) Fill in wetlands

5.) Timber groins 5.) Riprap

6.) Timber cofferdams 6.) Rock cofferdams

7.) Aerial transmission lines 7.) Submarine utility lines

8.) Free standing timber bulkheads 8.) Hydraulic and mechanical dredging

9.) Backfill for bulkheads

10.) Concrete boat ramps

Should you have any questions, you may write or call Hal Wiggins in the Fredericksburg Field Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1420 Central Park Blvd, Suite 102, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22404, phone [phone], Fax [phone].

NOTE: Other permits may be required from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and/or the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY [Re-created Letter]

[seal] NORFOLK DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS
FORT NORFOLK, 803 FRONT STREET
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23510-1096

Northern Virginia Regulatory Section

(Lake Anna)
Mr. George D. O’Connell

Virginia Power

North Anna Power Station

P.O. Box 402

Mineral, Virginia 23117

Re: Lake Anna property owner information letter regarding excavation/dredging projects in Lane Anna

Dear Mr. O’Connell:

This is in reference to proposed mechanical excavation/dredging projects (with upland disposal) in Lake Anna and the potential need for a Department of the Army permit.

In the past, we have indicated that only dredging/excavation projects impacting wetlands or involving hydraulic equipment or overboard disposal will require a permit. Recently, after an opportunity for public comment, the Corps of Engineers revised its definition of a "“discharge of dredged material" to include a redeposit of dredged material including excavated material into water of the United States. However, Corps Nationwide Permit Number 18 and the associated conditions (copy enclosed) authorizes minor discharges with minimal individual and cumulative impacts.
We have determined that most mechanical dredging operations in Lake Anna involving minor discharges will meet the conditions of Nationwide Permit Number 18 and no further authorization is required from us. Consequently, if proposed mechanical excavation/dredging projects in Lake Anna meet the following conditions, we will consider them to have satisfied the requirement of Nationwide Permit Number 18:
1. Mechanical excavation/dredging operations are conducted for navigational purposes to provide ingress and egress to connect with ambient water depths.

2. Mechanical excavation/dredging operations are in open water and do not involve excavation/dredging of wetland areas.

3. Mechanical excavation/dredging operations conducted new or adjacent to the shoreline will provide a shelved buffer to prevent erosion of the shoreline. It is recommended that a minimum 10’ shelf is provided to buffer the shoreline from erosion.

4. Mechanical excavation/dredging operations will provide upland containment with local government approvals for erosion and sedimentation controls.

5. Mechanical excavation/dredging operations in coves will be conduced with turbidity curtain or turbidity boom around the working area.
In addition to the above, all Nationwide Permit conditions and Section 404 Only Conditions enclosed must be met for this verification.
The above permit verification only applies to mechanical excavation/dredging. All hydraulic dredging requires Department of the Army Permit, and therefore the proponent must submit a joint permit application for hydraulic dredging. This verification is not valid until you obtain all required State and local permits.

Should you have any questions, please call Mr. Hal Wiggins at our Fredericksburg Field Office

Sincerely
/s/
Bruce F. Williams

Chief, Northern Virginia

Regulatory Section

January 8, 2001