Posted 7/23/2024
On June 7, 2024, FERC approved a revised version of the Cube Yadkin SMP Appendix E Private Recreation Specifications. The revised Appendix E, effective immediately, provides clarification to the property owners, allows greater flexibility in private pier configurations while meeting the intent of the SMP and continuing to provide the same level protection for natural resources. To view the revised Appendix, click the Yadkin SMP Appendix E Private Recreation Facility Specifications link below or click the link under the section “How to Apply for a New Pier” located on the upper right side of this webpage.
Cube Yadkin Permit Requirements
Effective January 1, 2022 Updated SMP Permitting Fee Schedule
Cube Yadkin recently published an updated SMP Fee Schedule, which became effective January 1, 2022. The Annual Private Facility Permit Renewal Fee is now $100. The fee adjustment is necessary to cover the rising costs of administering the SMP permitting program. The updated SMP Fee Schedule is consistent with Article 409 of the FERC Project license, which allows Cube Yadkin to charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of administering a permitting program.
On February 4, 2019 FERC approved an updated version of the Yadkin Project SMP filed in September 2018.
Updated versions of the Yadkin SMP Appendices E, F, and G are below.
Yadkin SMP Appendix E Private Recreation Facility Specifications
Yadkin SMP Appendix F Subdivision Access, Multi-use Facility, Industrial Procedures
Yadkin SMP Appendix G Shoreline Stewardship Policy
Shoreline Management Plan Applications:
Private Recreation Facility Permit
Request for Eligibility Determination or On-Site Consultation
Private Recreation Facility Permit - Transfer Request
Application for Modification, Replacement or Repair of Private Recreation Facility
Application for Activity Permit for Shoreline Stabilization
Application for Activity Permit Reservoir and Shoreline Alteration (Excavation, Dredge, Fill)
Application for Activity Permit for Shoreline Cleanup, Vegetative Plantings, Vegetation Removal, and Minor Repair/Maintenance of Existing Shoreline Stabilization Measures
Application for Construction Permit for Private Irrigation System
Water Ski Course Permitting Procedures
Water Ski Slalom, Jump, and/or Trick Course Activity Permit Application
Guidance Documents:
Private Pier Lighting
Pontoon Boats
Multi-use Facility Insurance Requirements
How to Apply for a New Pier:
1. Review Appendix E Private Recreation Facility Specifications.
2. Complete the Application for Private Recreation Facility Permit. The Application must include your email and a project drawing/diagram.
3. Submit completed Application and Application Fee ($250 check made payable to and mailed to Cube Hydro Carolinas).
Cube Yadkin will process complete applications in the order that they are received.