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Ferrell, Ronald E [REFerrell@pbsj.com]
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 11:08 AM
Wainwright, David
RE: GTP Rail Spur
w Up Flag: Follow up
Status: Flagged
David,
I ccjntinue to search for documentation concerning the actual impacts that have occurred at GTP and believe that I have
resolved most of the discrepancies between the 2004 letter and the latest summary table resolved. However, it will
prcl)bably require a re-survey of some of the permitted impacts to determine the actual number. I plan to re-survey the
Impacts as part of the re-authorization of the GTP wetland delineations later this year.
He re is what I have found thus far:
Runway extension: 2004 = 22.7 ac riverine; 2009 = 21.8 The impact numbers were taken from the original permit
application, I can find no documentation explaining the reduction to 21.8, therefore will assume the impact is 22.7 ac
until re-surveyed or additional information is found.
Stcmyton Creek Stream restoration: 2004 = 1.1 ac riverine; 2009 = 0 ac The 1.1 acre of riverine impact was offset by the
restoration of the original channel and is documented in the letter from the Corps authorizing the impact.
John Mewborn Road extension: 2004 = 7 ac non-riverine; 2009 = 2.8 ac non-riverine. The application indicates that 2 ac
off he 7 ac impact was authorized 10/23/02 as part,of the impact for the Runway Clearance - Clearing and Grubbing. I
have not found a copy of the Corps authorization for the John Mewborn Road impact, nor have I found documentation
concerning the reduction of the impact from 5 ac to 2.8 acres, therefore will assume the impact is 5 ac non-riverine until
resurveyed or additional information is found.
When/if I find additional information on past impacts I will forward to you. Let me know if you need any other
information for the permit review.
Ron
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nri: Wainwright, David [mailto:david.wainwright@ncdenr.gov]
nt Monday, September 14, 2009 2:16 PM
: Ferrell, Ronald E
bject: RE: GTP Rail Spur
nk what you sent will be acceptable -. I had it stamped as received today. This will take the project off hold and start
time clock. I appreciate you looking into the past impacts. Hopefully we can come to an agreement soon and get you
permits.
Wainwright
NR, Division of Water Quality
portation Permitting Unit
Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250
;h, NC 27604
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m: Ferrell, Ronald E [mailto:REFerrell@pbsj.com]
t: Monday, September 14, 2009 11:25 AM
Wainwright, David
ject: RE: GTP Rail Spur
ched is the letter from the State Clearinghouse concerning the review of the FONSI, as you will see no additional
ments were received.
this electronic copy be sufficient or do you need a hard copy.
n: Wainwright, David [david.wainwright@ncdenr.gov]
t: Monday, September 14, 2009 10:35 AM
Ferrell, Ronald E
ject: RE: GTP Rail Spur
is a copy of the 2004 letter I was referring to. I sent a copy to Tracey several weeks ago.
Wainwright
NR, Division of Water Quality
portation Permitting Unit
Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250
;h, NC 27604
19) 715-3415
733-6893
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From: Ferrell, Ronald E [mailto:REFerrell@pbsj.com]
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 11:18 AM
To: Wainwright, David
SIubjlect: RE: GTP Rail Spur
Thanks David, I will look for the 2004 letter when I return to the office next week and will also send you our updated
spreadsheet concerning impacts and mitigation. I can also provide you with copies of all of our correspondence
concerning Area 8 requests and authorized impacts if you would like.
Tracey indicated to me this week via email that she also was familiar with the site and did not anticipate a site visit, if
hiI?r decision changes I will let you know.
Rijn
From: Wainwright, David [david.wainwright@ncdenr.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 8:47 AM
To: Ferrell, Ronald E
Subject: RE: GTP Rail Spur
R?n,
Thank you for the update. I was not planning on a field review for this project. I have been on site within the project
area and have seen or been in the general area of the impact sites prior to your application. So, I hadn't planned on
needing to see them again. However, if something changes I'll let you know or if Tracey decides she'd like to see them I
may tag along.
I I ceived your email containing the information regarding the "additional" impacts at sites 6 and 13. The information you
sent was very helpful. I have reviewed and thought about it, and looked over some past projects with similar situations. I
think the information will be sufficient. One last thing - past mitigation. I spoke to Tracey several weeks ago regarding
this matter. I sent her a copy of the 2004 letter we had in the file which showed different impacts for some project than
wliat was shown in the application. The letter was to David Leckson (USACE) from EcoScience (I think it was Jerry
McCrain). I have not heard anything back from her yet, but will try and touch base with her next week. I
think mitigation is the only thing I have left, outside of the FONSI letter (assuming no significant comments).
Have a great weekend.
David Wainwright
NGDENR, Division of Water Quality
Tr.llnsportation Permitting Unit
Raleigh, NC
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From: Ferrell, Ronald E [REFerrell@pbsj.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 10:43 AM
To:' Wainwright, David
Subject: GTP Rail Spur
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Goad morning David, I hope you are doing well.
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The comment period for the FONSI ends tomorrow so hopefully I will receive the letter from the State Clearinghouse next week. I
will deliver the letter to you as soon as I receive it.
Do you anticipate a field review of the project alignment/impacts as part of your review of the 401? If so, would it be appropriate to
discuss potential dates at this time?
Thanks
Ron
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Ronald E. Ferrell
Senior Scientist
PBS&J
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From: Ferrell, Ronald E [REFerrell@pbsj.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:25 PM
To: Wainwright, David
Siubject: FW: Wetland determination
Dlavid,
I was mistaken, Tracey conveyed her decision via email rather than in a letter (see below). As discussed, the wetland
determination was made on the Bijur Delimon property, Site 16, and as indicated in the application applies to 2.29 acres
of impact.
Let me know if you need additional information
TfIianks
i E. Ferrell
Scientist I PBS&J
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From: Wheeler, Tracey L SAW [mailto:Tracey.L.Wheeler@us.army.mil]
Seent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 3:02 PM
To: Kevin Martin; Darlene Waddell; Ferrell, Ronald E
CE:: Lekson, David M SAW; Jolly, Samuel K SAW; McLendon, Scott C SAW; McCorcle, Justin P :SAW
Silbject: Wetland determination
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Greetings,
I have consulted with my interested parties and have reviewed the information that I gathered during our site visit on
October 20, and have made a decision about the jurisdictional status of the section of the proposed rail right of way that
crosses the Bijur Dilimond property. Although the area does have areas of hydric soils and doessupport growth of
hydrophytic vegetation, there is evidence that hydrology has been removed from this area. This portion of the project area
hats been effectively drained by the ditches bordering the review area on both sides and no longer meets wetland criteria. I
will be glad to discuss this determination with you, if you desire. Please feel free to contact me at the number below. I
appreciate all of you meeting me at the area in question. Tracey
cey L. Wheeler
ect Manager
Army Corps of Engineers
t Office Box 1000
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shington, NC 27889
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Ferrell, Ronald E [REFerrell@pbsj.com]
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:44 AM
Wainwright, David
GTP Rail Spur - Site 6 and 13
Site 6 gtp_csr-2.pdf, Site 13_gtp_csr-3.pdf
Attached are the Culvert Survey and Hydraulic Design Reports for Sites 6 and 13 that provide additional detail concerning the
prcl)posed channel modifications at these sites. The size/capacity of the culverts is based on calculated flow at build-out at current
zoning, obviously much greater than current flow but consistent with DOT policy. Also, in accordance with NCDOT Standard
Practice, the size of the culvert is designed to limit the backwater to 1.0'. As shown on these drawings, there will be a main channel
to convey the base flow, and a "bench" that will accommodate the higher flows from the second culvert.
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1. The current flow from the contributing watershed utilizes the stream channel and floodplain to convey high flows during
rain events.
2. Construction of the railroad bed will create a "dam" requiring all flow to pass through the culvert.
3. The culvert has been sized to handle the total flow (channel + floodplain) from the contributing watershed at build-out
based on current zoning and to meet the NCDOT standard of a 1.0' backwater.
4. The size of the culvert is greater than the size of the stream channel because it has to handle both the channel flow and
floodplain flow and not exceed a 1.0" backwater.
5. To reduce the potential of a "daming" effect due to the railroad bed, and the potential for destabilization'of the stream
bank and the railroad bed the upstream channel is enlarged to capture and convey.flow into the culvert.
6. To reduce the potential of destabilizing the downstream channel due to the culvert size and increased velocity, the
downstream channel is enlarged to handle the outflow from the culvert.
letlme know if you need paper copies of this drawing or additional information.
Thanks
Ron
aid E. Ferrell
for Scientist
1101 Haynes Street, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27604
915.828.3433
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Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 5:08 PM
To: Wainwright, David
cc: Ferrell, Ronald E; Darlene Waddell
Subject: U-2928 GTP Rail Permit
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Hey David,
I wanted to let you know of a small change in the GTP rail right of way. I met Darlene Waddell, Ron Ferrell and
epresentatives from a company located within the original permit boundary to re-examine a small portion of the rail
tli'gnment. This particular area is about 2.2 acres in size and is next to airport road. In the original delineation, the area
vas identified as wetland, but the current owner contends that it is not wetland. Based on information gathered during the
;ite visit, 1 determined that the subject area has been drained by the ditches located on either side of the proposed right-of-
vay. Although soils and vegetation were present, hydrology has been removed.
what? GTP has elected to continue processing the application with the area identified as wetland. I am ok with that.
I think that I am going to address the issue in the environmental document and in my requirement for compensatory
igation. Since our agencies usually like to agree on mitigation requirements, I wanted to.let you know what I'm,.; .
nning before you get the 401 finalized. Please feel free to call me if you have questions.
be in the field from about 9-1 tomorrow, but should be around other than that. Tracey
Tracey L. Wheeler
Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1000
2407 West Fifth Street
Washington, NC 27889
Temp Phone (910) 2514627
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