20160380 Ver 2_Application Attachments_20180430 (4)

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�� Na�-�h Ca�olina �►�Vi�dli�e Resources Corn��.l�ss�o� �
Gorc�on Mye1•s, Exect�ti�re Dir•ecto�•
M�M�RANDUM
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FROM:
May � 1, 2016
Lori Beckrvith, I`dCDOT Regulatory Pi•oject �a�iager
�sltie�rille Regii�atory Fielcl Oftice, USAC�
Mar�a C�iat�ibe��s, Vi�estertIl NCD�T Coor�iinator %�%�Fa� ��t�,•�,a�%�.
I�a��tat Conservatic�it �'��ogi`aTn, NCWRC
SUBJCCT: Revie�v ofNCIJOT's �p��licati�n for Sectioa� 40� �Qiei �}Ql peiz��its �o ��eplace
Bridge No. 309 ove�� Roge��s Cove L�ra�icli on SI� 1373 (i���dz�i L�o��), IIayr�voad
�c�u�ity, Nortli Carc�lina.
�lie North Ca��alina Departs�ient of Ti•anspori�ti�n h�s subnlitted an ag�plication to ak�tain a
Sectio11404 Pei�tilot fi•orll t1�e L�.S. ��i��y C�,i�s of Erzgii�eers aaicl a 4fJ ��Nate�• QuaGi�y
Cei�tifica�ion #i•oiai tt�e TVC Divis�ian �of Water �esaurces. Sta�f �iologists �a�ith t�te Nae•tlt Carolin�
VVilcllife Resources Casiunission liav� i•evies�,�ed tile inforn�atiori provided. Tliese coiiuiieeits ai•e
�rovidec( in� ��ccorc�a�ice ti��it�i tl�e prc���isions of tlie state atid fec9era� Ei3viroiunental PQlicy Aets
(G.S. 113A-�tiii•ough 113-�0; 1 NCAC 25 ai�d 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c}, c•especf'uvel}�), tlle Cleat�
W�tea- A�t af 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et sec�.} anc� the �°ish aiid Wklcllife Cc�ordinatiot� Ack (�48 St�k.
�#Ol, as am�;ncfed; 16 U.S.C. 661-G67c1), �s a�plic�ble.
T��e NCDQ'�' ��ra�c�ses to re�lace Bi•idge I�lo. 3�4 over Ro�ers Co�Q�e Bradich oi� SR � 373 (Kuclz�i
Lao��} tivitt� a�i alua��in�im bo� c�ilvert, �t�easuring 22'9" W x S'4" H� 3�'6" L, using an offsite
detator. Ttfe ci�l��ert rvill �e on � 1.2 �ercei�t slope �nd h�ve nokchec� sills. Permanent stream
inl�acts inclue�e 38 lii�e�r �eet fao- the cuh�ert �ici 73 lf far ri�ra�� �oid flaodplai�� l�ench
constclictioi�. T'etn�o�•���yr inYpacts tatal 11 S 1� for #Io4�v diversion. Si�nific��l� trotit resourc�s are
uot eLpected, t6iere�ore, tive are not re��iesti��g a trout i�loT•atc��•iut�l for �Ilis project. Ro�eis Co��e
Branch flotvs to Richland Creek not far do���nstrea�n, �vhich is on the 303(d} Tist �f itnp�irecl
�vaters. Sec�iment anc� ero�io�i coutd°ol sl1ould pr•ovide adeqiiate p�•otection fi•om fiu•ther
degrac��tioiv of �1a�vnst�l•eam �v�tter c��a�lity.
Nlailiug Adclm'ess: Habitat Conse�v�t�an • C721 �Viail Service Ceu�er � Raleigh„ NC 27&�I9-1721
Telepl�one: [phone] • �'�x: (919} 7�7-0�28

BRIDG� NO. 309, SR 1373 PAGE 2 MAY 1 l, 2016
R�GERS COVE BRANCH, HAYWODD CO.
NCWRC does not ot�ject to the issuance of the Section 404 and 401 }�er•mits provided that the
following conditions a�•e irnplemented:
Stringent s�dimeirtation and erosion control measures must be implemented and
maintained on the p�•oject site until project compietion ta avoid in�pacts to downstream
aquatic resources.
2. Herbaceous vegetation shall be planted on all bare soil as soon as possible following the
cornpletion of pennanent or temporaty ground disri�rbing activities to pravide appropriate
long-term arosion control.
3. Tall fescue and straw mulch shall not be used in ripari�n areas, We encoucage NCDQT ta
utilize ansike vegetation and mate�•ials for bank stabilization when p��acticable. Ez•osion
control matting shall be used on steep slopes and for establishing pe�manent vegetatian in
ripariu� areas. The matting shall be well anchored with staples or waoden stakes and,
whenever passible, incl��de live stakes of native trees. Matting in riparian areas should
not contain plastic mesh, which can entangle and ti�ap small animals.
4. StoiYn�vater should be directed to bufter areas or retention basins and shauld not be
routed ciii�ectiy into tkie watei�vvay.
5. The natural dimension, pattern, and profile of the waterway above and beiow the crossing
should not be �nadified by widening the channel or changing tl�e depth af the waterway.
b, Removal of vegetatian in riparian areas should b� minimiz�d. Native trees and shrubs
shauld be planted along the banks, as appropriate to the setting, to i•eestablish the ripariai�
zone and to provide lang-term erosion control.
7. Gradin� and backfiiling should be minimized, anci tree and sluub growtl� shauld be
��etained, if possible, to enst�re long tei�ni availability of shoz•eline cove�• fo�• fish and
�uildlife.
8. Where practicable, riprap placed for baiilc stabilization should be limited to the U�nks
bel�w the liigh ivater ma�•k, and vegetation should be used fo�• sta6ilization above the high
water elevatian.
9. 1f concrete 4vill be used dt�ring eonstruction, work must b� accomplished so that wet
(uncured) concrete does not contact sucFace waters. Tt�is will lessen the chance of altering
the water chemistry and causing a fish kill.
10. Dischar�ing hydroseeding mixtures and washing aut hydroseeders and other equipment
in or adjacent to surface waters is prahibited.
11. Heavy eqtiipinent should be operated froz�; the b�rik ratl�er than in the channcl whenever
possible in order to minimize sediiuentation and i�educe the likelihood of int�-aducing
other pollutants intn the waterway. All mecl�anized equipment operated near surface

BRIDGE NO. 309, SR I373 PAGE 3 MAY 1 l, 2016
ROGERS C�VE BRAI�FGH, HAYWOOD CO.
waters should be inspected and mairttained regular�y to preven# canfamination �of surface
waters fr�am fuels, luhricants, hydraufic fluids ar other t�xic materials.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and cornrnent an this praject. If you have any �uestinns
regarding thes� comments, pleas� cantact me at marla.chambers cr,ncwi_!_�l_i_fe.ore, �ar (704) 9$2-
91$3. —
cc: Arny Chapman, NCDVI�R
I�e�+in Barnett, NCDWR
Dave N�cHenry, I��DDT