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Subject: Re: Brunswick Forest 200_72011-6
From: "Tammy.L.Hill" <Tammy.L.Hill@ncmail.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:08:43 -0500
To: Eric Kulz <eric.kulz@ncmail.net>
CC: Chad Coburn <chad.coburn@ncmail.net>
Hi, Chad. Cumulative wetland impacts are still under 1/3 acre, so wetland
mitigation is up to the Corps. If we were approving it, I'd have the following
comments:
1. The mitigation plan involves restoration of non-riparian wetlands. Most of the
impacts are adjacent to streams, indicating that they are likely riparian. The
mitigation plan may not satisfy DWQ's 1:1 restoration or creation requirement for
in-kind wetlands, even though there are many acres of riparian preservation.
2. The applicant's request to remove the words "in perpetuity" from the restrictive
covenant (page 1, paragraph 2) is a concern.
3. No planting is proposed in the restoration area because it is already wooded. I
would recommend planting on the filled ditch, and possibly supplemental planting of
desirable species, depending on a more complete description of the current
community.
4. Hydrology criteria are good, although the location of the reference well isn't
specified (I think I'm missing some maps in my copy of the plan).
Thanks for keeping us in the loop
further input.
Tammy
Eric Kulz wrote:
Good luck, and let us know if you want any
I Cool. Actually, Tammy is reviewing this one. That is why I was clueless.....
Chad Coburn wrote:
Eric,
It looks like there will be impacts to 199 if of Perennial stream. They are
proposing to pay into the EEP for either 1:1 or 2:1 depending on the USACE
requirements, and preserve 777 if within the site.
Eric W. Kulz
Environmental Specialist
401 Oversight and Express Permitting Unit
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: (919) 715-9050
Fax: (919) 733-6893
Tammy Hill
Environmental Senior Specialist
NC Division of Water Quality (401/Wetlands)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-715-9052 (voice)
919-733-6893 (fax)
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