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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F EASLEY
GOVERNOR
Mr William Wescott
U S Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
(Two Copies)
Mr Rob Ridings
Wetlands/401 Unit
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
(Three Copies)
LYNDO TIPPETT 'W444
Nov 24, 2008
081785
Subject Nationwide 3 Notification and Buffer Authorization Request, for the demolition and
reconstruction of Bndge No 69, SR 1945 over Toisnot Swamp in Nash County, NC
TIP No. B-4589
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Dear Sus
Please find enclosed the Pre-Construction Notification for the above referenced project Bridge
Number 69 (105-feet long) will be replaced with a new bridge of approximately 168 feet in
length on the existing alignment There are impacts to regulated buffers and waters of the
U S /State associate with this project Thuty (30) timber piles will be removed and replaced
with 6 42" drill piers Also temporary access pads will need to be placed in the stream in order
to build these piers Finally 95 sq ft of nprap slope protection will be placed in wetlands in order
to protect the fill slope and bridge piers Traffic will use an offsite detour during construction
The new bndge will completely a much larger portion of floodplam The bndge replacement will
result in a better hydraulic opening and provide for increased wildlife passage beneath the future
bridge Toisnot Swamp is located in the Neuse River Basin and is classified by the Division of
Water Quality at this bndge as WS III, NSW 27-86-11-(1)
The bndge will be removed by sawing the deck and lifting it out m sections We will excavate
behind the end bents and fold them back, then remove them without dropping any components
into the creek Timber piles from the existing bridge will be cut off at the mud line of the stream
using a hydraulic shear or other means that does not require construction equipment to get into
[phone] x 3532 ccoggins@dot state nc us
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
the water Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters and for Bridge
Demolition and Removal will be strictly adhered to during the removal of the existing bridge
FEDERALLY-PROTECTED SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) currently list three federally protected species for Nash
County (Table 1)
Federal Habitat Biological
Common Name Scientific Name Status Present Conclusion
Red-cockaded Picoides borealis E N No Effect
woodpecker
Dwarf wedge mussel Alasmidonta heterodon E N No effect
Tar spiny mussel Elltpho stemstansana E N No Effect
No element occurrences are listed on the NBP database within one mile of the bridge No pine
trees suitable for RCW foraging or nesting are adjacent to the bridge This project is not likely to
jeopardize the continued existence of any of the federally protected species listed in Nash
County For further information please refer to the mussel survey accompanying this permit
application
No sites eligible for listing on the National Register occur within the area of potential effect
This project will not affect listed or eligible historic properties
Regulatory Approvals
USACE Section 404 Permit The project qualifies for Nationwide Permit 3 (Maintenance of previously
approved structures) All permit conditions will be followed For our files, please provide general permit
verification that the activity is authorized
NCDWQ Section 401 Certification The project qualifies for 401 General Certification number 3494 and
3366 All conditions of the general certification will be followed For our files, please provide general
permit verification that the activity is authorized
NCDWQ Buffer Rules As bridges are an allowable use they require written authorization from
the Division of Water Quality Only Buffer Rule approval is sought in writin
g
Please contact Chad Coggms [phone] or Byron Bateman at [phone] if you have any
questions or need additional information Your time and effort are appreciated
Respectfully Yours,
RE Greene, Jr, PE
Division Engineer - Division 4
[phone] x 3532 ccoggms@dot state nc us
Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165
Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 2 0 0 8 1 7 8 5
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" )
I. Processing
1 Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project
N Section 404 Permit N Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
N 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2 Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested I
3 If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here ?
4 If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here ?
5 If your protect is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here ?
H. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name R E Greene, Jr , P E, Division Engineer
Mailing Address North Carolina Department of Transportation/Division 4
P O Box 3165
Wilson. NC 27895-3165
Telephone Number _ [phone]x3501 Fax Number [phone]
E-mail Address _ rgreene@dot state nc us
2 Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name Chad Cog ig ns
Company Affiliation Division Environmental Officer
Mailing Address Division 4 - NCDOT
P O Box 3165
Wilson, NC 27895-3165
Telephone Number (252 237-6164x3532 Fax Number (252 234-6174
E-mail Address ccoggins@ncdot gov
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-Inch format,
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided
1 Name of project Bridges # 69 on NCSR 1945 Over Tolsnot Swamp in Nash County NC
2 T I P Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only) B4589
3 Property Identification Number (Tax PIN) N/A
4 Location
County Nash USGS Bailey Nearest Town Bailey
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number) N/A
Directions to site (Include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc ) From Wilson Travel
West on US 264 take the Green Pond Rd (SR 1301) exit Turn right onto Green Pond Rd
then turn left onto W Holmes Church Road then turn right onto Old Smithfield Road bridge
is 12 miles North on Old Smithfield Rd
5 Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody )
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum) 35 8184 ON 78 0314 °W
6 Property size (acres)
7 Name of nearest receiving body of water Tolsnot Swamp (WS III, NSW, 27-86-11-(1)
8 River Basin Neuse
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins The
River Basin map is available at http //h2o enr state nc us/admin/map-
9 9 Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application Rural wooded
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10 Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used This
project will replace bridge number 69 over Toisnot Swamp in Nash CouM Bridge No 69
is currently 105 feet in lgngth and will be replaced with a 168 foot span Tlus bridge will
provide a 30 foot clear deck width The bridge will include, two 12-foot lanes and 3-foot
offsets The work will involve the use of standard bridge and roadway construction
equipment (backhoe, excavator dump truck, bulldozer, grader)
11 Explain the purpose of the proposed work NCDOT Records indicate that Bridge No 69
built in 1950, has a sufficiency rating, of 27 8 out of a possible 100 (for a new structure)
Bridge Nos 69 is considered structurally deficient with substandard load gming capacities
and is eligible for F IWA'S Hi hwgy Bridge Program Replacement of this bridge will
result in safer traffic operations
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable) If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T I P project, along with
construction schedules
This bridge was previously approved by 33 CFR 330 3
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application
No
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e g, culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads) Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion If this proposed impact is strictly for
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wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet
Provide a written description of the proposed impacts Thuty timber piles will be
removed or cut off at the mud line of the stream using a hydraulic shear or other means that
does not require construction equipment in the stream Six 42" diameter concrete drill piers
will be set below the ordinary high water mark for this bridge while the remaining supports
required for this structure will be placed above ordinary high water In order to build these
piers temporary access pads will be placed in the stream The access pad will be constructed
of rip rap placed on a fabric mat and will be removed upon the completion of the project
Also 95 sq ft of rip rap protection will be placed in the wetlands in order to protect slope and
bridge piers from erosion
2 Individually list wetland impacts Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e g, forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc
) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
es/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
Bridge No 69 Rip rap slope protection Bottomland hardwood yes 1 002

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3 List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property N/A
4 Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts Be sure to identify temporary
impacts Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e g , cement walls, np-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc ), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560
Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact Iirt
en3uttent? Stream Width Length Impact
(indicate on map) Before Impact (Imear feet) (acres)
Bridge No 69 Toisnot Swamp 6 Drill piers Perennial 85 0 0
Bridge No 69 Toisnot Swamp Temporary access perennial 85 14 03
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I Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) I 0 03
5 Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U S ) Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredjaina. flooding. drainage. bulkheads. etc
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma) Name of Waterbody
(if apphcable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U S resulting from the project
Stream Imp act acres 03
Wetland Impact (acres) 002
Open Water Impact acres 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U S (acres) 032
Total Stream Impact linear feet 14
7 Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet) Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE
NA
8 Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application
Pond to be created in (check all that apply) ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e g , dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc) N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e g, livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc ) N/A
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond N/A Expected pond surface area N/A
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VII. Lnpact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts The length of Bridge No 69
will be increased from 105 feet to 168 feet in order to span a larger portion of the floodplain
Furthermore, a number of timber piles will be removed from Toisnot Swamp and replaced with
only six concrete drill piers which will result in a net decrease in permanent stream impacts
Strict adherence to Best Management Practices for sediment and erosion control will also be
enforced during construction No weep holes will be allowed in the bridge deck that would
enable water to drain directly into the stream Special sediment control fence will be installed
where needed throughout all phases of construction Offsite detours will be used to avoid
temporary fills that might otherwise be associated with an onsite detour Finally, equipment
staging and work will be performed within the existing road footprint
VIIL Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H 0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to reducing the size of the project, establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams, and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ website for most current
version )
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Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e g , deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed
N/A
2 Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP) Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http //www nceep net/pages/inlieureplace htm If use of the NCEEP is proposed,
please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet) N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet) N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres) N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres) N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres) N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2 If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation
Yes ? No
3 If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project The applicant must also provide
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justification for these impacts in Section VII above All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion
1 Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B 0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B 0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B 0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B 0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify Neuse )? Yes ® No ?
2 If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers
*
Zone Impact
(square feet)
Multiplier Required
Mih lion
1 1750 3 (2 for Catawba) allowable
2 1310 allowable
Total 3060 allowable
Gone 1 extends out 3U feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel, Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1
3 If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i e ,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund) Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B 0242 or 0244, or 0260 Based on Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules
this activity is below the threshold and therefore exempt from mitigation requirements
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level
All appropriate best management practices for sediment and erosion control will be
implemented
XH. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility
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N/A
XM. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes El No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http //h2o enr state nc us/ncwetlands If no, please provide a short narrative description
This bridge replacement project does not constitute a change in use and is not anticipated to
create My additional impacts to overall water quality
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e g, draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control)
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided )
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North Carolifia Department of Cultural Resources
State Hisforie Preservation office
Id'Ch-J F. Easley, Co,=,w lt= a %u&c* Adwueteatnc
Lsbeth C. Evwe 5eaetsry Office n of Arces FE"
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August 30, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO. Gregory Thorpe, Pb.D., Director
Project Development and Envirotunental Analysis Branch
NCDOT Divisioa of Highways
FROM: Peter Sandbeck 0?f (?y
SUBJECT: Replaceinent of Bridge on SR 1945 over Toisnot Swamp, B4589, Nash County, ER 05-1202
Thank you for your letter of May 20, 2005, concemiug the above protect Based on the, tapogtaphic and
hydrological situation that e3 sts withia the proposed project area, we have determined that there is a very
high probability that archaeological sites exist.in the project area. We thetefo,
,,,cam=end that a
comprehensive archaeological surveey be conducted by an experienced archaeologist to identify and evaluate
the significance of nay arcbaeological r=,,"nc that may be damaged or,destroyed by the &Qposedproject,
Potential effects on unknown resources must be assessed prior to the initiation .of any earth moving activities.
As always, we wM be happy to assist you is planusug your archaeological survey strategy
Two cbpies of the resulting archaeological survey report, as well as one copy of the appropriate site fortas,
should be forwarded to us for review and comment as soon as they are available and well in advance of any
earth moving activities.
We have determined that the protect as proposed will not affect any historic sttnctures.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and considerations. If you have any questions concerning the above
comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, eavit-onmental review coordinator, at 919.733.4763. In all
future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
cc Matt Wilkerson, NCDOT
bc: Claggett/blintz
County
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ADMINISTRATION SM N.$lowt st:cer, Mash Nc 4917 Mao Renee Cmtm Rale"kh NC 27699.4617 (919)733-476317334653
RMOBATION 515 N. 56w%t Stace% Ralag6 NC 4617 Ma Service C.UM Rrii* NC 276994617 [phone](7154801
SURREY 8 PLANNING 515 N. Blount Some; Umgh, NC 4617 Mad Sernm Cents, Mao NC Z7699-4G17 [phone]/715 4801
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MkhW F Easley, Governor
Lubeth C Evens, Swrdary
Jeffirey J Crai, Deputy S=dary
July 31, 2006
MEMORANDUM
Office ofArchwes end History
Division of Hatoncel Rmourees
David Bmok, Durxror
To: Matt Wilkerson
Office of Human Environment
North Carolina Department of Transportation
FROM. Peter Sandbeck Oo?
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SUBJECT: Archaeological Survey for Replacement of Bridge No?--ys:over Toisnot Swamp, Nash County, ER05-1202
Thank jou for your letter of July 12, 2006, transmuting the archaeological survey report for the above project
The report stuthor noted that no significant cultural resources were discovered within the Area of Potential
Effect<APE) during the archaeological survey and that no further archaeological investigations are necessary
and/.ot Vvarranted. We concur with this recommendation.
Newly recorded archaeological site 31NS120 was recorded outside the APE. This archaeological resource, as
evalwted was determined to be not eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. We also
concur with this recommendation.
I- he above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Histonc Preservation's Regulations for compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and considerations If you have any questions concerning the above
comment, please contact Renee Gledhill Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919.733.4763. In all
future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number,
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
PONS Smdbe& Admcusuator
MR" Address Tekpb=;P a=
ADMRMT APO, l 507 N Blount'Shxt, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail S mce center, Raleigh NC 276994617
RESTORATION 515 N Blount Start, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Sam= Center Raleigh NC 27699?A617 [phone]n33-g653
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[1RYEY d4 PI A1VIVING 515 N Blount Street, Raleigh. NC 4617 Matz Savice Center, Raleigh NC 27699.4617 (919)733-65477115-4801
(919)7335457115-4801
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(24) Will traffic be maintained during construction using existing
roads, staged construction, or on-site detours? X
(25) If the project is a bridge replacement project, will the bridge
be replaced at its existing location (along the existing facility)
and will all construction proposed in association with the ?
bridge replacement project be contained on the existing facility? X
(26) Is there substantial controversy on social, economic, or
environmental grounds concerning the project? X
(27) Is the project consistent with all Federal, State, and local laws ?
relating to the environmental aspects of the project? X
(28) Will the project have an "effect" on structures/properties
eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places? X
(29) Will the project affect any archaeological remains which are
important to history or pre-history? X
(30) Will the project require the use of Section 4(f) resources
(public parks, recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges,
historic sites, or historic bridges, as defined in Section 4(f)
of the U S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966)? X
(31) Will the project result in any conversion of assisted public
recreation sites or facilities to non-recreation uses, as defined
by Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Act
of 1965, as amended? X
(32) Will the project involve construction in, across, or adjacent
to a river designated as a component of or proposed for
inclusion in the National System of Wild and Scenic Rivers? X
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Response to Question 2: Habitat for the dwarf wedge mussel and the Tar Ri
spmymussel is present in Toisnot Swamp A mussel surv
was conducted on May 31, 2007 No dwarf wedgemussels or
Tar River spinymussels were found during the survey The
mussel survey concluded that the habitat located in the project
study area is poor to marginally adequate for dwarf
wedgemussel The biological conclusion for this species is
"No Effect " The mussel survey concluded that the habitat
located in the project study area is unsuitable to poor for Tar
River spinymussel The impounded nature of the habitat and
very low flow velocity eliminate any potential impact to
populations that may be extant farther downstream The
gical conclusion for this species is "Nn Fffert " .