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Home My WebLink About20120240 Ver 6_More Info Received - Email_20170419Carpenter,Kristi From: Herndon, T. Mason Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 7:53 AM To: Shaver, Brad ; Steenhuis, Joanne Subject: R-2303C NC 242 Interchange Attachments: Yamamoto E-mail 20170324.pdf; R-2303 C Construction Consultation including interchange.pdf For your records, attached is the FHWA consultation concurrence on modifying the EIS design of an at-grade intersection at the NC 24/NC 242 intersection to an interchange on the R-2303C project. Also attached is an e-mail from Brian Yamamoto clarifying that there are no new impacts associated with the interchange. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please let me know. Mason Herndon Environmental Program Supervisor Division 3 NCDOT- Division of Highways 910-341-2036 office 910-604-0050 mobile tmherndon@ncdot.gov 5501 Barbados Blvd Castle Hayne, NC 28429 Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. � � North Carolina Department of Transportation PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTATION FWtM I.D. No. R-2303C GENERAL INFORMATION a. Consultation Phase: Construction b. Project Description: c. Federal Project: WBS Element No.: d. Document Type CONCLUSIONS 6.9 miles of NC 24 in Sampson County from SR 1404 (Dowdy Road) to SR 1303 (Mitchell Loop Road) STP-NHF-F-8-2(17) 34416 Record of Decision September 10, 2010 Date The above environmental document has been reevaluated as required by 23 CFR 771. It was determined that the current proposed action is essentially the same as the original proposed action. Proposed changes, if any, are noted below in Section III. It has been determined that anticipated social, economic, and environmental impacts were accurately described in the above-referenced document unless noted otherwise herein. Therefore, the original Administration Action remains valid. CHANGES IN PROPOSED ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES Roadwav Desi�n Chanses This Construction Consultation was a result of a design change requested by local officials. The change requested was modifying the EIS design of an at-grade intersection at the NC 24/NC 242 intersection to an interchange. The primary reason for the requested change is to improve the connectivity between Salemburg and Roseboro. The access-controlled interchange design now includes 2-way ramps in the NE and SW quadrants. The design changes also include access to SR 1300 (North Street) and two additional service roads to provide access to landlocked properties. No changes to the design speed are proposed. These changes will require 13.19 acres of additional right-of-way acquisition and 1.48 acres of additional temporary and permanent easements. There are no additional residential or business relocations anticipated. See Figures A and B for the previous at-grade intersection design and new interchange designs, respectively. Water Resources Update Water resource classifications have not changed since the FEIS was completed. No jurisdictional streams occur within the study area. There are 0.04 acres of additional wetland impacts within the study area. The impacted wetland was a wetland identified during the initial study area and natural environment investigation located in the NE quadrant ofthe proposed interchange left of proposed NC 24 approximate -L- Station 849+40. There are no waters within the project vicinity classified as High Quality Waters (HQW). Neither Water Supplies (WS-I: undeveloped watershed or WS-II: predominately undeveloped watersheds), nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.0 mile of the project study area. Federallv Protected Saecies Uadate Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE), Proposed Threatened (PT), are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 ofthe Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As ofJune 15, 2016, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed 4 federally-protected species for Sampson County. A description of these species is provided in the referenced FEIS. Scientific Name Common Name Federal Habitat B�ological Status Conclusion Alligator American T(S/A) fresh to slightly brackish lakes, No Effect mississippiensis Alligator ponds, rivers, and marshes Lindera pondberry E Carolina bays and seasonally No Effect melissifolia wet depressions Mycteria swamps, fresh or brackish ponds americana Wood Stork T (for foraging) [breeding sites No Effect and regular non-breeding sites] Red-cockaded mature open pine forests, Picoides borealis Woodpecker E mainly in longleaf pine No Effect [breeding evidence onlyj Surveys for the above mentioned species were conducted by ESI in June, 2016 in areas of suitable habitat. No specimens were found. A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database on July 28, 2016, indicated non occurrences of the above species within one mile of the project study area. Therefore, the biotogical conclusion of `No Effect' has been determined. Ba/d and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPAJ In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register (72:37346-37372), the bald eagle was declared recovered, and removed (de-listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife. This delisting took effect August 8, 2007. After delisting, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U.S.C. 668-668d) became the primary law protecting bald eagles. Habitat for the bald eagle is not present due to the lack of large water bodies in the study area. P1 V. Noise Abatement Per the noise requirements of 23 CFR 772 and the NCDOT Traffic Noise Abatement Policy and the NCDOT TrafFic Noise Analysis and Abatement Manual (effective July 2011), a review of the noise analysis presented in the EIS and ROD was conducted. The proposed interchange is not expected to impact any new receptors within the area of the interchange. Additionai detailed study of potential mitigation measures shall not be necessary unless modifications to the presently considered alternative occurs, additional alignments are considered, or changes to the design year traffic volumes are predicted. At the small group meeting held on August 3, 2016, citizens did not have any concerns with noise within the area of the interchange. Communitv Studies and Public Involvement Update A combined local officials meeting and small group meeting was held on August 3, 2016 to inform affected property owners of the design changes. Based on the feedback from local officials and citizens at the meeting, the proposed interchange is generally viewed favorably and will not result in new adverse impacts of significance within the community. LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS The project commitments included at the end of this Construction Consultation Form were included in the Record of Decision (September 10, 2010). Updates, as warranted through August 19, 2016, are presented in italics below each commitment. COORDINATION Current project proposals have been discussed with others asfollows: Design Engineer: Deputy Division 3 Engineer: FHWA Engineer: Natural Environment: PDEA Engineer: Rickv Greene Sta ntec Chad Kimes NCDOT Division 3 Ron Lucas FHWA Jeff Harbour Environmental Services, Inc. Brian Yamamoto NCDOTPDEA 4/22/16-8/30/16 Date 4/22/16-8/30/16 Date 4/22/16-8/30/16 Date 4/22/16-8/30/16 Date 4/22/16-8/30/16 Date VI. NCDOT CONCURRENCE i��: - Brian Yamamoto, P. ., Project Engineer North Carolina D partment of Transportation Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit VII. FHWA CONCURRENCE John F. Sullivan, I, P.E., Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration 3�z�•�7 Date 3-23�1% Date PROJECT COMMITMENTS: N.C. 24 from 2.8 Miles East of I-95 at Fayetteville to I-40 at Warsaw Federal Aid No. STPNHF-F-8-2(17) WBS Project No. 34416 STIP Project No. R-2303 Cumberland, Sampson, and Duplin Counties, North Carolina PDEA Branch, Roadway Design Unit, Divisions 3 and 6— Construction 1. Archaeolosical Resources (Sites 315P331, 31DP2261. Site 31SP331 is located in Segment D36 south of Bonnetsville (Selected), and Site 31DP226 is located in Segment F5 (Selected). Since the Selected Alternative will have an adverse effect upon these archaeological sites and preservation in place is not possible, NCDOT will develop a Data Recovery Plan (DRP) in consultation with the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (HPO). The DRP will be implemented in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement signed by FHWA and the HPO on August 27, 2010. This commitment is related to Sections D and F of the project. This Construction Consultation does not include Secrions D or F. PDEA Branch, Roadway Design Unit, Roadside Environmental Unit, Divisions 3 and 6— Construction 1. Maxwell House. Widening will be away from house (i.e., to south). NCDOT will develop a landscaping plan along the new road (to be reviewed by the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office). This site is located near segment A2 (Selected). This commitment is related to Section A of the project. This Construction Consultation only covers Section C. PDEA Branch, Roadside Environmental Unit, Divisions 3 and 6— Construction 1. Proposed borrow sites designated by the contractor will be investigated and tested for invasive plant species of Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonicaJ. EPA should be consulted concerning known locations of the Japanese knotweed colonies in the project area. This commitment will be addressed when the contractor identifies borrow sites. Right-of-Way Branch, PDEA — Human Environment Unit — Burial Sites (new commitment) 1. The Human Environment Section and Right-of-Way Branch are awpre of multiple graves in Hollywood Cemetery that are located in close proximity to the newly proposed right-of-way. Upon further investigation, it was determined that no existing or future grave sites will be impacted by the design changes. PDEA Branch, Highway Design Branch, Hydraulic Design Unit, Divisions 3 and 6— Construction 1. The following bridging of streams and wetlands for the Selected Alternative has been presented to and agreed upon by the Merger Process Team at the CP4A Concurrence Meeting for Section F, the CP4B Concurrence Meetings for Sections B, C, and D, and the March 30, 2010 field meeting for Section D. This commitment is related to Sections B, C, D, and F. This Construction Consultation only covers Section C (R-2303CJ. BRIDGING OF STREAMS AND WETLANDS — PROPOSED STRUCTURE LENGTHS AND BRIDGING OBJECTIVES Stream Name Alternate(s) Stream ID* Associated Existing Hydraulically Agreed on Objective(s) in Wetland Sites* Required by Merger Increasing Bridge Process Length j�� Team South River B1A SR1 37, 39 N/A** 260 1,200 • Wetland bridging Big Swamp B2 BS8 83 90 100 130 • Wetland bridging • Wildlife passage • Improve hydrology little Coharie C2 LC6 126, 126A, 127 150 195 215 • Wetland bridging Creek • Improve hydrology • Provide wildlife passage Bearskin Swamp C5 BR3 142 90 90 130 • Wetland bridging • Open up floodplain crossing Great Coharie D4 GC8 165 143 214 1200 • Wetland bridging Creek Great Coharie D4 GC7 167 90 136 170 • Wetland bridging Creek Six Runs Creek F4*** XR8 271, 272, 273, N/A** 700 1,700 • Improve Hydrology 275 * Stream and wetland designations are as presented in the Naturel Resources Technical Reoort for this project. 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J � �� —�- —_��_�_�� _ _ �_1iJ � + � � '. �� Y' , , J .�' . /� . i 1 :#� LEGEND � euitoincs — EYISTING RIGXT OF WAY � eN��pwSEMENT55ED 41GHT OF W�Y � E[iSTIMG ROADweT � E%ISTMG IIO/.DWwT TO BE 0.FMOVEO 0 •oocioNwi awnr or w.r — A�DITIONAL TEM/OGRY pMINAGt GSlMtNT — I.ODITIONAL I'FRMANENT DtwIN�GF EwSEMENT � ADUITIONAL PE0.MANFMi UTiLIiY E�TEMFNT � ADOITIONAL TEMIORARY CONSTAUCiIOM EASEMENT � �40�OSE� 40ADWAY _ �RO�OSfO STIU<TUlfS ISLANO CU9! AND GUTfER — — LAKPS, tryE4.5TlEI.MS AND YONOS � PROrt�TY LINES � CENETFPIlS -w1� "/ETLANO LIMITS lOUNDAIY . �i�-• � ♦ ��. � �� i .,� �'..;� . x g_ s �' , �� - ,- � �= 1 `4 1 � - , +�.� t[�.�`�`S� � �lKC..� ^li. . .. , ._. . . Herndon, T. Mason From: Yamamoto, Brian F Sent: Friday, March 24, 2017 12:58 PM To: Herndon, T. Mason Cc: Kimes, D. Chad; Bowen, Kevin G; Lucas, Ron Subject: RE: R-2303C Interchange Hey Mason, Thanks for forwarding the plans. Although we had identified a portion of the isolated wetland in the northeast quadrant of the proposed interchange as being impacted, these plans would indicate that we are likely not going to incur the additional .004 acre impact. I have included Ron Lucas on this reply email to let him know that the impacts in the consultation he reviewed were (very slightly) over reported. The great news is no permit mod will be needed based on this. BFY From: Herndon, T. Mason Sent: Friday, March 24, 2017 9:31 AM To: Yamamoto, Brian F <byamamoto@ncdot.gov> Cc: Kimes, D. Chad <ckimes@ncdot.gov>; Bowen, Kevin G<kgbowen@ncdot.gov> Subject: RE: R-2303C Interchange Brian, per our conversation attached is the final plan sheets that document that there are no wetlands impacts associated with this interchange which contradicts the consultation document. Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance Mason Herndon Environmental Program Supervisor Division 3 NCDOT- Division of Highways 910-341-2036 office 910-604-0050 mobile tmherndon@ncdot.�ov 5501 Barbados Blvd Castle Hayne, NC 28429 �� x: - :i1 '� �: �� _ �,�- ; '� .� �';�� Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Yamamoto, Brian F Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 5:10 PM To: Herndon, T. Mason <tmherndon@ncdot.�ov> Cc: Kimes, D. Chad <ckimes@ncdot.�ov> Subject: RE: R-2303C Interchange Hey Mason, Attached is a copy of the freshly signed consultation. Good luck with construction folks. Call if you need anything. BFY From: Herndon, T. Mason Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 8:26 AM To: Greene, Ricky (Rickv.Greene@stantec.com) <Rickv.Greene@stantec.com>; Yamamoto, Brian F <bva m a m oto @ n cd ot. �ov> Cc: Kimes, D. Chad <ckimes@ncdot.�ov> Subject: R-2303C Interchange Gentlemen, it is my understanding that we have gone through consultation with FHWA in regards to adding an interchange at NC 242 on the R-2303C project. If this is the case, can you please provide me a copy of the submittal to FHWA and the FHWA approval. I just need confirmation that this has been completed before we begin to break ground on this design change. Thanks! MH Mason Herndon Environmental Program Supervisor Division 3 NCDOT- Division of Highways 910-341-2036 office 910-604-0050 mobile tmherndon@ncdot.�ov 5501 Barbados Blvd Castle Hayne, NC 28429 _�� =. =� , '.� T �, �_ {- ��, � : �, ��.'�, ��. Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Pub/ic Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.