19970263 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19970326

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality

James B. Hunt. Jr.. Govemor
Jonathan B. Howes. Secretary
A. Preston Howard. Jr.. P.E" Director

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April to; 1997
Transylvania County
WQC 401 Project #970263
TIP #B-2541, State Project No. 8.1000501

APPROV AL of 401 Water Quality Certification

Mr. Franklin Vick
N.C. Dept. of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201

Dear Mr. Vick:

You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place temporary fill in 0.05 acres
of waters for the purpose of consuucting bridge No. 39 over French Broad River on US 276, as you described
in your application dated 19 March 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3114. This Certification allows you to use
Nationwide Pennit Number 33 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total
wetland f1l1s for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local
pennits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control,
Coastal Stonnwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire
when the accompanying 404 or CAMA penn it expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition which confonns to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are fmal and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.

Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files

Sincerely,

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Division of Water Quality . Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
P.O. l\OX 25201. RAl.EIG II. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY

March 19, 1997

970263

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Otlice
PO. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890

ATTN:

Mr. Clitf Winefordner
Chiet~ Southern Section

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RECEIVED

MAR 2 6 1997:
ENVIRONMENIAL SCIENCES
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Dear Sir:

SUB.JECT: Transylvania County, US 276, Replacement of Bridge No. 39 over the
French Broad River; Fed I Aid Project No. APD-12-1 (22), State Project
No. 8.1000501, TIP r~"" 41.

The Corps of Engineers ( E) has uthorized the replacement of the referenced
bridge under a Section 404 Natio wide":) permit (COE Action 10 199404617). Since
issuance of the permit for the proJ ,changes in the project construction plans have been
made. The proposed project is scheduled to be let to construction in May 1997.

Present construction plans not only include those documented in the Categorical
Exclusion for the subject project but also now involve the construction of a temporalY
causewa~ in the French Broad River. The temporary causeway is necessary in order to
construct the new bridge crossing of the French Broad River. Temporary impacts to the
surface waters from the temporary causeway total 0.05 acre. Construction plans detailing
the proposed causeway are depicted in the attached drawing.

It is anticipated that th ov mentioned activities will be authorized under a
Section 404 Nationwide Per It 33 ( emporary Construction Access and Dewatering).
The DOT is therefore reques 1 1 issuance of a nationwide permit authorizing the
construction of the causeway.

Along with a copy of this letter, a copy of the Categorical Exclusion is being
provided to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The CE addresses the issue of
tcderally-protectcd species occurring in Transylvania County. Since completion of the

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CE, no new species have been added to the Transylvania listing although the status of two
species has been upgraded. The DOT has therefore contacted the FWS and fultilled
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.

Enclosed is a project site map, construction drawings, as well as a completed
preconstruction notification form for a Nationwide Permit 33 and General 401 Water
Quality Certification. Since this project occurs in a designated trout county, the DOT is
also requesting that the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) provide comments to
the COE in regard to this permit application. Based on earlier comments from the WRC
on previously applied for Nationwide Permits 6 and 23 applications, the DOT commits to
in-stream construction work from July 1 to November 1 (see attached letters from the
WRC). By copy of this letter, the DOT also asks that the appropriate General 401 Water
Quality Certification be issued by the Division of Water Quality for this construction
work.

If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact
Mr. Phillip Todd at [phone] extension 311"

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H. Franklin Vick, PE, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch

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cc: Mr. Bob Johnson, COE, Asheville
Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. William Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Davis, WRC, Waynesville
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development
Mr. Don Morton, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. F. D. Martin, P.E., Division 14 Engineer

DEM ID:

CORPS ACTION ID: 199404617/199500994 TIP No.

8-2641

NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): 33

PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION

FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:

1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE Ne DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT

SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COpy OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.

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1. OWNERS NAME: NC Dept. of Transportation; Planning & Environmental Branch

2. MAILING ADPRESS:

Post Office Box 25201

SUBDIVISION NAME:

CITY:

Raleigh

STATE:

NC

ZIP CODE:

27611

PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):

3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):

(WORK) :

[phone]

4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:

H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager

5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COpy OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Transylvania NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Brevard

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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD

NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):

South from Brevard on US 276 to French

Broad River

6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER:

French Broad River

RIVER BASIN:

French Broad

7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY
(WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [X] NO [] IF YE"S, EXPLAIN: French Broad River is

hatchery supported designated public mountain trout water at US 276
crossing.

7b. IS THE PkOJEtT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CON~ERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO [X]

7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST
OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?

Sa. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [X] NO [] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMB~R OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): NWP 23 - COE ID. 199404617; NWP 6 - COE ID. 199500994

8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:

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9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND:

9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:

lOa. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:

FILLING:

N/A

EXCAVATION:

FLOODING:

OTHER:

DRAINAGE:

TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:

lOb. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):

LENGTH BEFORE:

N/A

FT

AFTER:

FT

WIDTH BEFORE..(ba~ed on normal high water contours):

FT

WIDTH AFTER:

FT

AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE:

FT

AFTER:

FT

(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION:

PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:

CHANNEL EXCAVATION:

CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:

OTHER:

11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?

12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY):

Construction of temporary causeway to aid on bridqe construction.

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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:

Bridge replacement on public roadway.

14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT
IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):

N/A

15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
AND/OR NATIONAL/MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING
ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT
MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: Yes, by copy of
this letter (ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)

16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: October 29, 1992

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17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?

YES [X] NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18)

a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?

YES [X] NO []

b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?

YES [X] NO []

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IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].

18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:

a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE ,PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE
SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH
EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COpy OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Aqricultural

f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOS~L?

g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.

NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
---- 1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

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(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))

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N, C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HI GHW A YS
TRANSYL V ANIA COUNTY

PROJECT: 8.1000501
(8-2641 )

BRIDGE #39 OVER FRENCH BROAD RIVER
ON US 276 BETWEEN SR 15.\.0 & SR IS.\.2

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PROPERTY OWNERS

NAMES

ADDRESSES

Allison, Francis

562 Jordan Road
Brevard, NC 29712

Allison, Perry A.

Route 4 Box 155
Brevard, NC 28712

Gibbs, Charles C.

Route 4 Box 154
Brevard, NC 28712

McKelvey, J.c.

P.O. Box 621
Brevard, NC 28712

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N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHW A YS
TRANSYL VANIA COUNTY

PROJECT: 8.1000501
(B-264I)

BRIDGE #39 OVER FRENCH BROAD RIVER
ON US '276 BETWEEN SR 1540 & SR 1542

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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources

James B. Hunt., Jr., Governor
Betty lOy McCain. Secretary

Division of Archives and History
William S. Price. Jr., Director

January 21, 1994

Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442

Re: Replace Bridge 82 on SR 1129 over French Broad
River, B-2642 (ER 93-8119); Bridge 39/on US 276
over French Broad River, B-2641 (GS 93-0017);
Bridge 69 on US 64 over North Fork French Broad,
B-2171 (GS 92-0021), Transylvania County, ER
94-8059

Dear Mr: Gra'f:

Thank you for your letter of December 23, 1993, transmitting the archaeological
survey report by Kenneth Robinson concerning the above projects.

One archaeological site, 31 TV584, was identified during the course of these three
surveys. The report evaluates this site as not eligible for listing on the National
Register of Historic Places. We concur with the evaluation and recommend no
further investigations.

The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic PreservatilUn's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
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Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.

Siricerely,

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Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer

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October 29, 1992

Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442 51 c,., ~(5. Z 7t.

Re: Replace Bridge No. ;;.;r6 over French Broad River,
Transylvania County, B-2641, 8.1000501, BRSTP-
276(1), GS 93-0017

Dear Mr. Graf:

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On October 13, 1992, Robin Stancil of our staff met with North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOTl staff for a meeting of the minds
concerning the above project. We reported our available information on historic
architectural and archaeological surveys and resources along with our
recommendations. NCDOT provided project area photographs and aerial
photographs at the meeting and for our use afterwards.

Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discussed at the
meeting, we offer our preliminary comments regarding this project.
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We feel that Bridge No..J.?'6uthe only structure over fifty years of age in the area
of potential effectuis not eligible for listing in the National Register since it is a
type of concrete bridge prevaltnt throughout the state.

We recommend that a comprehensive survey be conducted by an experienced
archaeologist to identify the presence and significance of archaeological remains
that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources should be assessed prior to the initiation of construction
activities.

Having provided this information, we look forward to receipt of either a
Categorical Exclusion or Environmental Assessment which indicates how NCDOT
addressed our concerns.

The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation I s
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions

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512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604~1188, 919~733~3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director

December 12/ 1994

Mr. Robert Johnson, Office Manager
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
kegulacory 8n111dl
Room 75/ Grove Arcade Building
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

SUBJECT:

NCDOT Nationwide 404 Permit Appli~ation
Test Borings in the French Sroad River, TIP No. 8-2641
Transylvania County, North Carolina

Dear Mr. Johnson:

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The' applicant is requesting a leccer of concurrence from the Nort!"",
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404 permit from the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. I have'reviewed information provided by the
applicant, and I am familiar with habitat values of the project area. These
comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Clean Water Act of
1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.l and the ?~sh and Wildlife Coordination Act:. (48
Stat. 401. as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).

The applicant:. propcses to condu~': foundation test:. borings in the subject
stream bed, requiring the operation of testing equipment and/or vehicles in
s~rfac~ wacers. Th~re is no pract:.icat:e a~ternat:.ive to the proposed wo~k.

The US 276 bridge defines the dcwnstream limit of NCWRC-designated
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of impacts on trout reproduction from test boring activity. However,
significant fisheries for muskellunge and other riverine gamefish exist below
the project site. We are concerned about potential sedimentation impacts to
trout and other aquatic resources in this drainage, and instream phases of
actual bridge construction on this project:. should be scheduled between July 1
and November 1 to avoid impacts on gamefish reproduction. However. we do not
object to issuance of a 404 permit for the proposed test borings, provided that
the following conditions be placed on the subject permit:

1. All mechanized equipment operated in or near surface waters should be
regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contaminating of stream
waters from fuels, lubricants, or other materials.

2. Stringent erosion control measures should be implemented and
maintained throughout construction. In particular, care should be
taken to quickly re-vegetate any streambank areas disturbed by

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equipment accessing the stream bed. All disturbed soils should be
stabilized with vegetation upon completi.on of ground-disturbing
activities.

Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project.
Pending availability of field staff, the NCWRC may inspect the work site during
or after construction. If there are any questions regarding these comments,
please contact me at [phone].

PAi. r

David L. Yow
District 9 Habitat Biologist

cc: Mi6"ky Clemmons, District 9 Fisheries Biologist
~. J. Q'Quinn, P. E., Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT

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llC:\sec1 on tll~ in::cLlllation provided by the applican~, cmsiLe investigation,
e1T1t1.nfo1'mCil:it;.:I' em tl:e r,~nge or. (l-CJ\JI: in the ptoJI?~t ,"'!t'eo, it iR Lhe opinion of
Ll1C IJCI'inC thao:'. L11i", plUjo:>Cl:. will C~URe !II,) s\gnifir_'anl etfec:t9 to Wr\ters
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c;onc:cl \'le8:3\lr~g sl10Llld be impl~nlenLcc\ and maintained on the projec:t siLe 1:"0
avoij jmpaC~S to downatrpam aquetic resources. WR also ask that the NCDOT
rni nlllh.1? cl~A.ring of I\lOLU)'e hat'dwood tret?s within th~ riparian area on r.he north
~ictp of lh~ river.

'1':1cHlk you fOI' ll1c nppor:.unir.y to r~vie'.. f.lno r:amtnt:c'tH. on thie project.
P~I;dj\lg iwailai)llity of field ~r.i\ff, Lhc NCvlRC may in~peCI; r.,he work Rite during
or aflcl' l:t.1l\fllT'\ICt:1UI~. If tlierB i'll-P OlIlY q\l~!ItiC.lll:3 rl'!:qarclll"19 thege comments,
plef.l:'H~ r:onlact tn~ aL ('7114) 2'71 1(,46.

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