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United States Department of the Interior
ALLIGATOR RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
708 North Highway 64 West
Post Office Box 1969
Manteo, NC 27954
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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Tom Steffen rAYMENT
Washington Regulatory Field Office RE~cIVED
US Army Corps Of Engineers
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Dear Tom:
Attached please find the PNC for the proposed project at Upper Milltail Launch
Site on Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. In addition to the access road
discussed in this permit proposal, the project also includes the installation of a 6'
X 16' floating dock. However, at your advice, we have not included that portion
of the project in this document. We will be submitting a Consistency
Determination to the Division of Coastal Management that will include both the
construction of an access road (the subject of the attached PNC) and the floating
dock.
In addition to the completed PNC, please find the following attached documents:
- Letter of commitment from NCEEP for mitigation fees
- Aerial Vicinity map (1" = 275 feet)
- Aerial Vicinity map (1" = 1650 feet)
- Soils map M~ D
- USGS Quad map o ~~~Q v./
- Site Plan
- Environmental Assessment Memorandum JUN 2 ©2007
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U.S. FISH AND"WILDLIFE SERVICE
Alligator Rig er / Pea Island
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Bonnie W. Strawser
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P.O. Bos 1969 Office: ?5?-473-1131 X?30
Manteo, NC ?7954 Visitor Center: ?52-987-?394
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~ If you have questions or need additional documentation or information
concerning this project, please contact the Project Coordinator: Bonnie Strawser
(252-473-1131 ext 230; bonnie strawser-r7fv~~s.c~).
Thank you for your assistance with this project.
Sincerely,
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Refuge Manager
cc:
Division of Water Quality
2123 Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604

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Office Use Only' Form Version March OS
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
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I. Processing r
RECEIVED
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
XX Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
XX 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:NW 14
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: XX
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: XX
II. Applicant Information
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1. Owner/Applicant Information ~ ~ iv ,u u C U U /
Name:Mike Bryant - USFWS Alligator River Natioional Wildlife Refine
NR • WATER 4uALITY
Mailing Address:P. O. Box 1969 N~'MND3ANDSTOR1WyATER9RANCh
Manteo• NC 27954
Telephone Number:252-473-1131 X 230 Fax Number: 252-473-1668
E-mail Address: bonnie strawser(a~fws.gov
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name:N/A
C~'mm~anv Affiliaticin'
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Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
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Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Upper Milltail Boating Access
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
Property Identification Number (Tax PIN):
4. Location
County: Dare Nearest Town:East Lake
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.):Turn south onto Milltail
Road off US Highway 64 near East Lake NC Drive approximately 6 miles south until
Milltail Road crosses Milltail Creek. The site is on the west side of the road on the south side
of the creek.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35.795240 °N 75.885755°W
6. Property size (acres): approximately 152 000 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Milltail Creek
8. River Basin: Pasguotank
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http~//h~o enr state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The site currently has a small r~ avel parkina area and make-
shift boat launch approximately 100' X 60' It occupies the corner at the intersection of
Milltail Road and Milltail Creek Except for Milltail Road and the bride over Milltail Creek
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all land in the immediate vicinity of the site is relatively undisturbed
swamp/pocosin/freshwater marsh Milltail Road is used both by refine staff and the public
to access the southern~ortion of the refuge Milltail Creek is used solely for recreational
purposes The headwaters of the creek are accessible from this site.
Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Because a
guardrail must be installed on the side of the road adjacent to the bridge (Federal Highways
Protect) for safety purposes access to the existing_ramp and parking area will be blocked.
This proiect will create an access road to the existing_parking area and boat launch site. The
road will extend from Milltail Road dust south of the guardrail to the southwest corner of the
existing_parkin area It will have a surface 21 feet wide and approximately 175 m length
(because the road is on a diagonal the proposed fill area is 175 ft long on one side, but only
90 ft long on the other side Due to the required slope on the sides the total width of filled
area will be 40 feet The total proposed filled area of 5 300 square feet or .122 acre. The
area will be filled with clay/sand and tamped with 6-8 inches of marl using dump trucks and
bulldozers A silt fence on the boundary of the approved work area will be installed prior to
any work.
Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the project is to provide public
access to the Upper Milltail Boating Access Site which provides creek access for hunting,
fishier paddling wildlife observation wildlife photography and other wildlife-dependent
forms of recreation and education.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. In 2004 the Federal Highways Administration replaced the bridge
adjacent to this site As a part of that proiect they utilized this site for storage and parking, and
"dressed it u~p" as they finished the proiect This site was within the footprint of the overall
proiect and included in the permits.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
Not at this time. Public demand for access for paddling and wildlife observation, fishing, etc. are
increasing consistently. It is possible that the site may need to be enlarged in the future to
accommodate demand. However, no further work is planned at this point.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
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It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Mechanically clearing and filling
a roximatel .122 acres of forested wetlands will decrease the overall amount of wetlands.
Besides the loss of wetlands no additional impact is expected.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
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Wetland Impact
Site Number
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T e of Wetland
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(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.)
Located within
100-year
Floodplain
(yes/no)
Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet)
Area of
Impact
(acres)
Mechanical clearing Forested Yes 100' .1224 ac
Filling Forested Yes 100' .122 ac

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:140,000+
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
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Average
Impact
Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intermittent? Stream Width Length Impact
(indicate on ma) Before Im act (linear feet) (acres)

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Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) ~ ~ ~
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fll ovno.~a4inn rlrarlmnrr flnnrlino rlrainaaP hnikheacl~_ etc_
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Open Water Impact

Site Number
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Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)

ype of Impact
Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.
Area of

Impact
(acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List t
he cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.~. resulting trom the project:
Stream Impact (acres):
Wetland Impact (acres): • 122
Open Water Impact (acres):
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres)
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): ~
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes XX No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
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VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts:
. No upland areas are located in the vicinity of this site; therefore, there were no alternatives in
site selection. The site has no neighboring property within 6-8 miles in any direction. The
upland area associated with the existing road was utilized as much as possible, minimizing the
area to be filled. Prior to construction a silt fence will be erected between construction area and
adjacent wetlands.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
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description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http•//h~o enr state nc us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): .24 acre
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes XX No ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No XX
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
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1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within I SA NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No XX
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(s uare feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
* -Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
Stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. NONE
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Nn~1F
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No XX
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No ^
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
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Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No XX
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
11tth://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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Applicant/Agent's Signature ~ ~ Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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PROGRAM
June S, 2007
Bonnie Strawser
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
PO Box 1969
Manteo, NC 27954
Project: Upper Milltail Launch Site County: Dare
07- 1089
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program {NCEEP) is willing to
accept payment for impacts associated with the above referenced project. Please note that this decision does not assure that
the payment will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have aat received a copy of
the issued 404 Permit/401 CertiHcatiodCAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will ezpire. It is the
applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit{s} an invoice
will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized
work. The amount of the In Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and
policies listed at www.nceep.net.
Based on the information supplied by you the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the
ottowm caoie.
Pasquotank
Stream (feet}
Wetlands (acres)
Buffer I
Buffer II
03010205 (Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.)
Cold Cool Warm Ri arian Non-Ri avian Coastal Marsh
Impacts 0 0 0 0 0.125 0 0 0
credits o a o 0 0.25 0 o a
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. If the regulatory agencies
require mitigation credits greater than indicated above, and the applicant wants NCEEP to be responsible for the additional
mitigation, the applicant will need to submit a mitigation request to NCEEP for approval prior to permit issuance. The
mitigation will be performed in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the N. C. Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4,1998.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at [phone].
Sincerely, 1, (~
William ilmore, PE
Director
cc: Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ Wettands/401 Unit
Tom Steffens, USACE-Washington
Kyle Barnes, NCDWQ-Washington
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Exhibit 4
UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION STATEMENT
Within the spirit and intent of the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations for implementing the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other statutes, orders, and policies that protect fish and
wildlife resources, I have established the following administrative record and have determined that the
action of (describe action):
Because a guardrail must be installed on the side of .the road adjacent to the bridge
(Federal Highways Project) for safety purposes, access to the existing ramp and parking
area will be blocked. This project will create an access road to the existing parkirig area
and boat launch site. The road will extend from Milltail Road, just south of the guardrail
to the southwest corner of the existing parking area. It will have a surface 21 feet wide
and approximately 175 in length (because the road is on a diagonal, the proposed fill area
is 175 ft long on one side, but only 90 ft. long on the other side. Due to the required
slope on the sides ,the total width of filled area will be 40 feet. The total proposed filled
area of 5,300 square feet or .122 acre. The area will be filled with clay/sand and topped
with 6-8 inches of marl using dump trucks and bulldozers. A silt fence on the boundary
of the approved work area will be installed prior to any work.
Check One:
X is a categorical exclusion as provided by 516 DM 2 Appendix 2 and 516 DM 6 Appendix 1 Section
1.4(6)(2) and Section 1.4(6)(7). No further NEPA documentation will therefore be made.
is found not to have significant environmental effects as determined by the attached
environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact.
is found to have significant effects and, therefore, further consideration of this action will require a
notice of intent to be published in the Federal Register announcing the decision to prepare an EIS.
is not approved because of unacceptable environmental damage, or violation of Fish and Wildlife
Service mandates, policy, regulations, or procedures.
is an emergency action within the context of 40 CFR 1506.11. Only those actions necessary to
control the immediate impacts of the emergency will be taken. Other related actions remain
subject to NEPA review.
Other supporting documents (list): Master Plan/Environmental Assessment; CCP (pending signature)
Signature Approval:
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(1) Originator ~ Date ~//~~ (,~ (2) Project Leader •~. Date
(3) AD/ARD
Date (4) EC/REC
Date
NOTE• Signature requirements vary depending upon the type of action EA, EIS, of FONSI. Check
file.
03/29196 FWM 248
New
Environmental Quality