20072112 Ver 2_USFWS Letter_20180316

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTIV�NT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER
GovEfuvox
March 7, 2018
Gary Jordan
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
US Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
JAMES H. TROGDON, III
SECRETARY
Subject: Ocean Outfall #6 Maintenance and Repair in Kill Devil Hills, Dare County
Dear Gary Jordan,
The NC Department of Transportation requests concurrence on a"May Affect, Not Likely to
Adversely Affect" determination on potential impacts to Sea Turtles, Piping Plovers, and Red
Knots for an ocean outfall project in Dare County. The outlet of Ocean Outfall #6 at Lake Drive is
in need of repair, and NCDOT proposes to replace the last 60 feet of existing 36" RCP with 60 feet
of 36" CAP. The existing ocean outfall outlet is located within the existing intertidal zone. The
project is scheduled to be completed by NCDOT maintenance personnel in April, but may be
pushed into the month of May if inclement weather occurs. The ocean outfall is located at a beach
access, and the work would occur within 100 feet of either side of the outfall during daylight hours.
Construction equipment will be moved to the beach access and stored off the beach each night.
Considering the limited scope of work area and restriction to daylight hours, it is my opinion that
proposed project justifies a biological conclusion of "May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect"
for protected sea turtles, Piping Plovers, and the Red Knots. If the project is pushed into the month
of May, NCDOT will conduct a turtle crawl survey (starting May 1S`) within the project vicinity
each morning prior to any work taking place, and a log will be generated. If any turtle crawl is
observed, NCDOT will stop work and consult with the NCWRC prior to any further work taking
place.
NCDOT is coordinating with the NCDCM, NCDWR, and USACE for the proposed ocean outfall
repair project. If you could please review the attached plans and project area map. If you have any
questions or need additional information regarding the project, please contact me at [phone]
or pcwilliams2[�u,ncdat.gov.
Sincerely,
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION ONE
113 AIRPORT DRIVE, SUITE ]00
EDENTON, NC 27932
Jerry Jennings, P.E.
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aul Williams
Division One Environmental Specialist
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
Website: www.ncdotgov
Location:
113 AIRPORT DRIVE, SiJTPE ] 00
EDENTON, NC 27932