20080977 Ver 1_Other Agency Comments_20080624

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MEMORANDUM
TO: David Baker, USACOE
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator ZWW
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: June 16, 2008
SUBJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), SR2136, Bradley Road,
Unnamed Tributary Silver Creek, Burke County
NCDOT proposes to widen and pave SR2136. Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission are familiar with habitat values in the area. These comments are
provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat.
401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G. S.
113A-1 through 113A-10; NCAC 25).
The project will impact 30 additional feet of stream due to what appears to be a 48" culvert
extension. No listed species or game fish are indicated for this stream.
Based on our review of the submittal and our knowledge of the area, we will not object to the
project as proposed. Where practicable, we routinely recommend the provision of aquatic life
passage. To the extent practicable, culverts 48" or larger should be buried a foot into the
streambed. Culverts less than 48 inches in diameter should be buried to a depth equal to or
greater than 20% their size to allow for aquatic life passage. These measurements must be based
on natural thalweg depths. Fish passage must be assured during low flow or drought conditions.
Any riprap used should not interfere with aquatic life movement during low flows.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project during the early planning
stages. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 336-769-9453.
E-copy: Mike Parker, DWQ-ARO
Roger Bryan, DOT
Marella Buncick, USFWS
Kathy Matthews, EPA
Marla Chambers, WRC
Sonia Gregory, DWQ-Central
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries - 1721 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
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