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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F Easley, Governor
MEMORANDUM
TO Chrys Baggett
State Clearinghouse
FROM Melba McGee
Environmental Review
William G Ross Jr, Secretary
RE: 07-0059 EA - NC 133 Connector from NC 211-133 to NC 87-
133, Southport, Brunswick County
DATE September 18, 2006
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has
reviewed the proposed Environmental Assessment
In order to avoid delays in the review of the FONSI, we
recommend the following items
1 Be more specific on describing impacts to wetlands, stream
crossings, the federally endangered Red-cockaded woodpecker,
proximity of the preferred alternative to loosestrife,
flytrap and the State and Federal Species of Concern savanna
indigo-bush
2 Provide additional information regarding any
observation/analysis and/or surveys to our commenting
agencies prior to the Merger 01 concurrence point 3 meeting
for the selection of the Least Environmentally Damaging
Practicable Alternative
3 Involve Harry LeGrand with the Natural Heritage Program in
the Merger 01 concurrence point 3 meeting if his concerns
have not been resolved.
These recommendations along with others are contained in the
division's responses which are part of this submittal Addressing
these issues will not only help our regulatory divisions when
subsequent permits are reviewed but will provide greater
assurances to this department that the impacts resulting from the
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proposed action will be avoided or minimized The Department of
Transportation is encouraged to work directly with our commenting
divisions prior to submitting the FONSI for state review Final
project approval will depend on our agency comments being
adequately addressed
cc Harry LeGrand
Travis Wilson
Brian Wrenn