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Ward, Garcy
From: Daisey, Greg
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 2:28 PM
To: Willis, Thomas C
Cr. Wheeler, Tracey L SAW; Ward, Garcy; Brittingham, Cathy
Subject: Hyde County Bridge #56 Permanent Hand Clearing
Gay —
Two site visits (on July 22, 2015 & August 12, 2015) by DCM to the Hyde County Bridge #56 over the Long Shoal River on
US 264 occurred in order to review environmental impacts associated with bridge replacement as depicted in the
NCDOT application for obtaining a CAMA Major Permit. The application/drawings state that four (4) areas would be
impacted by "Permanent Hand Clearing" in order for NCDOT maintenance crews to perform cutting on a semi regular
basis for inspection and safety reasons.
During the site visits DCM observed that the area impacted most (Site 4- 126 sq. ft.) by permanent hand clearing also
contained the most pristine example of Coastal Wetlands (Spartina cynosuroides and Juncos roemerianus) located in the
project area.
This email is a follow up to a phone conversation between DCM and NCDOT on August 13, 2015 to discuss the possibility
of minimization to permanent hand clearing in the vicinity of Site 4. During this conversation NCDOT committed to
reducing the permanent hand clearing in Site 4 from 126 sq. ft. to 50 sq. ft. DCM will note the change on the
environmental impact drawings and resubmittal is not necessary.
Thanks for your time and please contact me with any questions.
Greg Daisey
Transportation Projects Field Representative
NC Division of Coastal Mana�ement
1367 US Hwy 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901, ext. 249
252-264-3723 (fax)
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