20100074 Ver 1_Application_20100126

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
Jan. 20, 2010
Mr. Tom Steffens
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
(Two Copies)
Mr. Rob Ridings
Wetlands/401 Unit
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
(Three Copies)
1000714
Subject: NWP 3 Notification and Buffer Authorization Request, for the bridge replacement
over Pig Basket Creek under SR 1425 (W. Castalin Rd.), Nash County.
WBS # 42558.1.1
Dear Sirs:
Please find enclosed the Pre-Construction Notification for the above referenced project.
The existing bridge (62-feet long) will be replaced with a new bridge of approximately 127,.
feet in length on the existing alignment. Traffic will use an ?offsite detour during
construction. There are impacts t- th buffers and waters of the U. S./State associated with
this project. The new bridge will span the creek and a much larger portion of floodplain.
Only two drill piers will be placed in the stream. A temporary rock causeway will need to
be placed in the stream in order to build these two piers. The bridge replacement will
result in a better hydraulic opening and provide for increased wildlife passage beneath the
future bridge. Pig Basket Creek is located in the Tar-Pamlico River Basin and is classified
by the Division of Water Quality at this bridge as C, NSW.
The bridge will be removed by sawing the deck and lifting it out in sections. We will
excavate behind the end bents and fold them back, then remove them without dropping
any components into the creek. Steel piles from the existing bridge will be cut off at the
mud line or simply pulled out of the streambed by means that does not require
construction equipment to get into the water. Best Management Practices for the
[phone] x 3532 [e-mail]
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
EUGENE A. CONTL JR.
SECRETARY
Protection of Surface Waters and for Bridge Demolition and Removal will be strictly
adhered to during the removal of the existing bridge.
Federally Protected Species and Cultural Resources
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) currently list three federally protected species for
Nash County (Table 1).
Table 1- Federally Protected Species of Nash County
Federal Habitat Biological
Common Name Scientific Name Status Present Conclusion
Red-cockaded
woodpecker Picoides borealis E N No Effect
May effect not
Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon E Marginal likely to
adversely affect
May effect not
Tar River Spinymussel Elliptto steinstansana E Marginal likely to
adversely affect
No element occurrences are listed on the NHP database within one mile of this crossline. During
an on-site visit, no pine trees suitable for RCW foraging or nesting are near, or adjacent to the
crossline Mussel survey on April 14, 2009 indicated a biological conclusion of MANLAA for the
Tar River Spinymussel and the Dwarf wedge mussel. This project is not likely to jeopardize the
continued existence of any of the federally protected species listed in Nash County.
No sites eligible for listing on the National Register occur within the area of potential effect. This
,project will not affect listed or eligible historic properties.
Minimization Information
impacts will be minimized by strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection
of surface waters and wetlands, restrictions against the staging of equipment in or adjacent to
waters of the US, and coordination (including a pre-construction meeting) with the Division
Environmental Officer.
Regulatory Approvals
USACE Section 404 Permit: The project qualifies for Nationwide Permit 3 (Maintenance of
previously approved structures). All permit conditions will be followed. For our files, please
provide written authorization that the activity is authorized.
NCDWQ Section 401 Certification: The project qualifies for 401 General Certification number
3687. All conditions of the general certification will be followed. For our files, please provide
written authorization that the activity is authorized.
[phone] x 3532 [e-mail]
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
NCDWQ Buffer Rules: Bridges are an allowable use. For our files, please provide written
authorization that the activity is authorized.
Please contact Chad Coggins [phone] or Byron Bateman at [phone] if you have
any questions or need additional information. Your time and effort are appreciated.
Respectfully Yours,
R.E. reene, Jr., PE
Division Engineer - Division 4
[phone] x 3532 [e-mail]
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no. A010007`?
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
I a. Type(s) of approval sought from the

Corps:
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 or General Permit (GP) number:
tc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes ®No
Id, Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ®No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ®No
If. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ? Yes ® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes ® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ®No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Replacement of Bridge # 120
2b. County: Nash
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Red Oak
2d. Subdivision name: WA
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: NIA
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): N/A
3d. Street address: N/A
3e. City, state, zip: N/A
3f. Telephone no.: N/A
3g. Fax no.: N/A
3h. Email address: NIA
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ® Other, specify: NCDOT
4b. Name: R.E. Greene, Division Endineer
4c. Business name
(if applicable): Highway Division 4
4d. Street address: P.O. Box 3165
4e. City, state, zip: Wilson, NC 27895-3165
4f. Telephone no.: [phone]
4g. Fax no.: [phone]
4h. Email address: [e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: N/A
56.

5c. Business name
(if applicable):
Street address: N/A

N/A
5d. City, state, zip: N/A
5e. Telephone no.: N/A
5f. Fax no.: N/A
5g. Email address: N/A
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PCN Forth - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
Ia. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: N 36.0488 Longitude: - 77.9995
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size: NIA acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Pig Basket Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C, NSW
2c. River basin: Tar-Pamlico
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
Rural residential, agricultural and silvicutural land applications observed in the project vicinity.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
N/A
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
NIA
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of this project is to replace Bridge # 120 Over Pig Basket Creek in Nash County because its sufficiency
rating of 15.5 out of 100 renders it structurally deficient and this bridge now has been deemed a temporary structure due
to very poor condition.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
This project involves the replacement of Bridge # 120, the rehabilition of the approaches to this bridge, and removal of a
portion of the existing fill slope in order to open up the floodplain at this crossing. Standard road and bridge construction
equipment will be used, including cranes and excavators.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the

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Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property

? Yes ® No ? Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
? Preliminary ? Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consukant Company:
Name (if known): Chad and Byron Other: NCDOT
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ®No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ® Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or ('d known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary
W1 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
? Yes ? Corps
W3 ? PEI T ? No ? DWQ
? Yes ? Corps
W4 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ
? Yes ? Corps
WS ? PEI T ? No ? DWQ
? Yes ? Corps
W6 ? PEI T ? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 0
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average
t Impact
len
th
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 s
ream g
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear
feet)
Temporary M (INT)? other) (feet)

S1 ? P ®T
riprap causeway
Pig Basket Creek
® PER
? INT
Corps
®
? DWQ
30
58
? PER ? Corps
S2 [] PEI T ? INT ? DWQ
? PER ? Corps
S3 E] P ? T ? INT ? DWQ
? PER ? Corps
S4 ? P ? T ? INT ?DWQ
? PER [I Corps
S5 [] PEI T ? INT ?DWQ
? PER ? Corps
S6 ? P ? T ? INT ?DWQ
31L Total stream and tributary impacts 58
% c.......,a.,f? 1 ,Ann sn ft Hass 11 riora0 temp causeway needed to install drill piers _
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number - (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4E Total open water impacts 0
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, th en complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. ? Neuse ® Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number-
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary (T) impact re uired?
B7 ®P ? T riprap Pig Basket Creek ® Nees 769 49
Yes
?
B2 [1P?T E] No
No
Yes
?
B3 ?P?T [I No
No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments: riprap slope protection
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The replacement bridge has been designed so that only two drill piers will be placed in stream channel. No structural
components or fill materials or equipment will be placed in adjacent wetlands.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
DOT will also install sift fencing to protect the stream and wetlands adjacent to this project, and safety fencing to delineate
those environmentally sensitive areas.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes ® No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this

project? ? Mitigation bank

? Payment to in-lieu fee program

? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
S. Complete if Using a Perrnittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) -required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ®No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone C.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? ®Yes ? No
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: dissipator pad outside BZ2 ®Yes ? No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ? No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
Sheet flow through the vegetated shoulders and special sediment control fence will be used to treat stormwater runoff
from the road during construction. shoulder berm gutter and dissipator pad outside BZ2 treats stormwater that falls on
bridge deck.
? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stonmwater Program
® DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties

4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? HOW
? ORW
(check all that apply):
? Session Law 2006-246
® Other: NPDES
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ? Yes ? No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ? Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ? Yes ? No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la . Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federaUstate/local) funds or the
use of public (federal/state) land? ® Yes ? No
1b . If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ? Yes ® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered 'es" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ®No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) resuk in Yes ®No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. 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.
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or

habitat? ® Yes ? No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
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?
® Yes E] No
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Sc. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
® Raleigh
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
North Carolina Natural Heritage databases and an onslte mussel survey performed by NCDOT staff and concurred with
by USFWS staff.
8. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ®No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NCNHP GIS database and NCWRC concurrence.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ®No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
An inquiry through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) determined that this project would not impact any
cultural or historic sites.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ? Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC Flood Maps

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is provided.)
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Coggins, Tony C
From: Travis Wilson [[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 1:14 PM
To: Coggins, Tony C
Subject: RE: BK Bridge Replacement Projects
[]3C.does not have any specific comments on the 4 bridges replacements listed below.
For future request I had problems with the acme mapper links, I never could get the links to load all of the frames
and only one loaded the frame with the bridge marking on it. I'm not sure what the problem is.
-----Original Message-----
From: Coggins, Tony C [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 7:44 AM
To: ([e-mail])
Subject: FW: BK Bridge Replacement Projects
Travis:
I need to know moratorium status and other WRC concerns for the bridges listed in email below. I will be
handling the permits and enviro. doc. for these 4 bridge replacement projects . 1 included links to topos
below.
Bridge # 120
# 56
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Chad Coggins
NCDOT Div. 4
Environmental officer
252-296-3532
252-717-8699 (cell)
From: Marler, Jimmy W
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 7:44 AM
To: Bunn, Fredrick C; Coggins, Tony C; Coggins, Tony C
Subject: FW: BK Bridge Replacement Projects
FYI and comments.
1/21/2010
77 81430%2C6 3%20km%20NW%20of%20Saratoga°/n20NC
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
June 17, 2009
Chad Coggins
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 3165
Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
Dear Mr_ Coggin:
This letter is in. response to your letter of June 12, 2009 which provided the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) with the biological determination of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
that the replacement of Bridge No. 120 on SR 1425 over Pig Basket Creek in Nash County may affect,
but is not likely to adversely affect the federally endangered dwarf wedgemussel (Atasmidonla heterodon)
and Tar River spinymussel (Elliptio sleinslansana). These comments are provided in accordance with
section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-I543).
According to information provided, a mussel survey was conducted at the project site on June 2, 2009.
The survey extended 100 meters upstream and 400 meters downstream of SR 1425. Neither of the
federally listed species was found. Portions of the surveyed reach of stream exhibited marginal habitat
quality, but the portion of the stream under and adjacent to the bridge is rendered unsuitable as habitat for
the two listed species due to the presence of a beaver dam immediately downstream of the bridge
crossing.
Based on the mussel survey results and other available informatio the Service conct with your
determination that the proposed bridge replacement may affect, but is not h versely affect the
dwarf wedgLimuRsel and Tar Ri inymussel. We believe that the requirements of section a o
the ESA have been satisfied for these species. a remind you that obligations under section 7
consultation must be reconsidered if. (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that
may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered in this review, (2) this
action is subsequently grodified in a manner that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is
listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by this identified action.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to review this project If you have any questions regarding our
response, please contact Mr. Gary Jordan at [phone] (Ext 32).
Sincerely,
/J
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Field Supervisor .
CC-' William Wescott, USACE, Washington, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
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