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Home My WebLink About20170197 Ver 1_B-5330 Bridge 340107 permit app cover package_20170216STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROY COOPER GOVERNOR 1AMES H. TROGDON, III SECRETARY February 16, 2017 USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Farest, NC 27587 Attention: Subject: Dear Sir: Eric Alsmeyer Project Manager TIP Number: B-5330, WBS Number: 46044.1.1 Structure 340107 over Devil Cradle Ck. on SR 1413 (Sutton Road) in Franklin County The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace this bridge. The following are attached to this cover letter: Bridge Data Sheet NCDENR-DWR Buffer Application Stormwater management plan Riparian buffer permit drawings Stream/Wetland permit drawings USFWS Concurrence letter If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Chris Murray at (919) 220- 4633. Sincerely, � � —~� �, � J. Hopkms, P.E. --✓ Division Engineer c: Division 5 file, NCDOT Rob Ridings, NCDENR-DWR Mailing Address: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 5 OFFICE 2612 NORTH DUKE STREET DURIiAM, NC 27704 Telephone: (919) 220-4600 Fax: (919) 560-3371 Ct�stomer Service: 1-877-368-4968 Website: www.ncdot.gov Location: 2612 NORTH DUKE STREET DURHAM, NC 27704 TIP Project Number (B-5330) WBS Number: 46044.1.1 Bridge No. 340107 over Devil Cradle Ck. on SR 1413 (Sutton Rd.) in Franklin Co. Date: February 16, 2017 Applicant Name: Joey Hopkins, P.E. Applicant Address: 2612 N. Duke Street Durham, NC 27704 Primary Contact for Project: Chris Murray, PWS Phone Number: (919) 220-4633 Is this an after-the-fact application: Yes X No River Basin: Tar-Pamlico Stream Classification: B+; NSW with DWR Index.�l,�mber of 28-78-1-12-1 Regulatory Authorization Options for this Activity Federal: Stream State: Stream and Riparian Buffer Authorization Local: None Project Description: See attached spread sheet for project-specific information. Permanent Impacts: See attached permit drawings �nd summary sheets. Note stream and riparian buffer impacts. Stormwater Information: See attached stormwater management plan. Signature: Print Name: Christopher A. Murrav, PWS Title: Division 5 Environmental Supervisor [Type here] .: - , �- Low/Minimal Impact Bridge Project Data Sheet 2/15/2017 United States Department of the Inferior F�tSH AND ��VILDLIFE S�RVICE Raleigh Field �iffice Post Q�ce Box 33726 Rale��, North Caroiina 27536-3726 December 7, 2q 16 Cizristapher A. Murray Nc�rth Carolina Department �fTransportation 2612 North Duka Street Durham, North C�ralina 27�d4 Dear Mr. Mu�ray: This letter rs in respanse ta your letter of December fi, 2016 which provided tho U.�. Fish and Wildlife Service �Service) with the biological conclusion ofthe hlorth Carolina Department of Transportatian (NCDOTj that ihe replacement of Bridge No. 34QtQ7 on SR 14I3 aver Devils Cradle Creek in Fran�Clin County (TIP NQ. B-5330) may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect tbe federally endangered t�w�rf wedgemusset (Attzcn:idor2ta heteradon). In addiEion, NCDQT has determined tttat the project witl have no effect vn the f�deraliy endangered Tar River spinymussel (Etliptia steinstansana} and Michaux's sumac (Rhus nrirhauxir�. The following response is provided in acc�t�r�ce with Section 7 ofthe Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended {16 U.S.C. 1531-1543). Based an informatian submitked, a tnussel survey was eonducted at the project site on March 3U, 241 b. No federally listed mussels were observed durin� the survey, and it was determined that no suitabte habitat was present for the Tar River spinymussel, Based on the survey resuits and other available infonnatiQn, the Service concurs with yo�r t�io#ogica! eonelusion that the praject may affect, but is not tikely to adversely affect the dwarf wedgemussel. We also concur with yaur conclusian that the �roject will have no effect an the Tar River spiny�ussel. .� : �- Accardin� to inforrnation pravided, a plant survey was condueted at the project site on Apri129, 20l 6. No specimens of Michaux's sumac were observed. Based on the survey results and ather available information, the Service concurs with your biological conctusion that the praject witl �iave no effect on Michaux's sumac. The federally threatened northern long-eared bat {Myotis septe�ttrionatis} h�.s been previously addressed throu�h a programmatic f�rmal Sectian 7 cansultation. We believe that the requirements af Sectian ?(a)(2} of the ESA have been satisfied, We remind you that obtigations under Seetion 7 consultatian must be reconsider� �f: (1} new information reveals impacts of this identified Action that may affect listed species or ecitical ha'�itat in a manner not previously �ansidered in tl�is review; (2} this xction is subse�{ueatiy modifted in a manner that was nat considered in this review, or (3) a new species is lis�ed or critical habitAt determined that may be affected by this identified action. The Service appreciates the oppartunity ta review this project. If you have any questions re�arding our respanse, please contact Gary Jordan at (919) 856-452{} x.32. Sincerely, j�d�' Pete Benjamin U Field Supervisor