HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191564 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20191112McGee’s Crossroads Water District
NC 210 Water Main Improvements
Purpose and Need Statement
November, 2019
Project Description
The McGee’s Crossroads Water District NC 210 Water Main Improvements project is necessary to
replace approximately 34,000 LF of existing 12-inch water main along Highway NC 210 from Old Stage
Road to Highway NC 50. The existing water main has experienced multiple breaks in the recent past and
the overall water distribution infrastructure in this area of the water district is experiencing on-going
problems. This main is the primary feed from Harnett County to the Water District and supplies the
McGee’s Crossroads elevated water tank. Furthermore, Johnston County (JoCo) has a contract with
Harnett County to purchase up to 2.5 MGD and also has a contract with the Town of Fuquay-Varina to
supply up to 1.5 MGD, utilizing the existing water main along NC 210 to do so. The current water main
has insufficient capacity to receive 2.5 MGD from Harnett County and supply 1.5 MGD to Fuquay-Varina.
For these operational reasons and obligations, the McGee’s Crossroads Water District proposes to
replace the existing 12-inch water main with approximately 34,000 LF of 12-inch and 20-inch water main
along NC 210 to provide reliable water service to the District customers and meet the supply and
demand requirements of the District.
Environmental
The project requires six (6) crossings of wetlands and streams to achieve the proposed water line
installation. Pursuant to Note 2 of the Nationwide Permit 12, each crossing is a single and complete
project. It is understood based on preapplication meeting with Ross Sullivan of the Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) on September 27, 2019 that the six crossings can therefore be processed as one
permit. Mr. Sullivan also reviewed the wetland and stream boundaries in the field on August 14, 2019
with no changes. It is requested that the Jurisdictional Determination (JD) be finalized with this permit
application. Please note that Crossing 6 at Camp Branch, although shown on the Wetlands
Determination Map, is located approximately 0.5 mile east of the Pond 2 location shown on the
Wetlands Determination Map. The only feature in this location is the stream Camp Branch as shown on
the inset map for Crossing 6.
The design of the water main replacement incorporates several measures to help reduce the potential
wetland/stream/buffer impacts. The water main has been designed with the intention of maintaining
the limits of disturbance within the existing public road right-of-way as much as possible to minimize the
area of jurisdictional features that will be encountered and impacted. A primary example includes the
water main alignment adjacent to the wetlands on either side of Black Creek. The majority of the
wetland area is avoided by maintaining the water main within the existing road right-of-way. In some
locations, the water main must be installed outside the right-of-way to avoid overlap with existing
utilities such as fiber optic conduit and cable or to avoid excessive installation depths under existing
storm drainage culverts/pipes. The required easement area outside the right-of-way in these instances
is minimized by using pipe fittings to go in and out of the right-of-way in a short span.
JoCo’s Buffer Ordinance Table of Uses (part of Sec. 14-393 Riparian buffer protection (for lands within
the Neuse River Basin) includes perpendicular crossing of streams and other surface waters as “exempt”
if equal or less than 150 linear feet. All the crossings proposed meet with this requirement and therefore
no buffer mitigation is required or proposed. Additionally, the project is compliant with the superscript
requirements 2 and 3 in the Buffer Ordinance Table for perpendicular crossings such as hand clearing of
woody vegetation, stumps left in the ground, no fertilizer, etc. It should also be noted that most of the
buffer areas shown on the plans are within the existing maintained right-of-way for SR 210.
Where construction within the right-of-way limits allows, water mains are installed beneath storm
drainage pipes to minimize impact to stream channels and buffers. Wetland impacts were quantified as
temporary where the vegetation is currently herbaceous and will be herbaceous in future. Wetland
impacts that will result in forested conversion to herbaceous are classified as permanent, although no
fill will be placed in wetlands as a result of this project. No mitigation is proposed for impacts to streams
and wetlands as each crossing remains beneath the 1/10th acre threshold of wetland impact, with the
exception of the crossing at Black Creek, where 0.1124 acre of wetland impact is proposed. A
reservation of credit in the Neuse basin with private mitigation bank RES is in process and will be
provided separately to compensate for the 0.1124 acre of wetland impacts. Additionally, no mitigation is
required for the temporary stream crossings required to install the replacement water line. Stream and
wetland crossings will utilize directional trenching techniques with no change in pre-construction
contours of the waters of the US.
Sincerely,
Alexander D. Aycrigg, MS, PWS
Wetland Scientist
FROEHLING & ROBERTSON, INC.
310 Hubert Street Raleigh, NC 27603 | USA
T 919.719.1088 | F 919.582.0304 | M 919.630.3330
www.FandR.com
DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20191564
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Raleigh Regional Office - (919) 791-4200
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
NC 210 Water Main Improvements
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Alex Aycrigg
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
aaycrigg@fandr.com
Date Submitted
11/12/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Black Creek
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C, NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.519239
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Johnston
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Longitude:
-78.637973
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
* Nationwide Permit (NWP)
* Regional General Permit (RGP)
7 Standard (IP)
Version#*
1
What amout is owed?*
r $240.00
r $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Stephanie Goss:eads\szgoss
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
(919)630-3330
L.1
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
F Individual Permit
12 - Utility Lines
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
F 401 Water Quality Certification - E)iress
F Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
r- Owner W Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Johnston County
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
Land Use Center
Address Line 2
309 E. Market Street
city
Smithfield
FRstal / Zip Code
27577
2e. Telephone Number:
(919)989-5075
2g. Email Address:*
aaycrigg@fandr.com
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
State/ Rmince/ Rion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
3a. Name:
Alex Aycrigg
3b. Business Name:
3c.Address
Street Address
310 Hubert Street
Address tine 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27603
3d. Telephone Number:
(919)630-3330
3f. Email Address:*
aaycrigg@fandr.com
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Alex Aycrigg
4b. Business Name:
Freehling and Robertson, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
301 Hubert Street
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27603
4d. Telephone Number:
(919)630-3330
4f. Email Address:*
aaycrigg@fandr.com
Agent Authorization Letter*
AAL.pdf
Slate / Rovince / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / province / legion
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
392.25KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History O
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
McGee's Crossroads
2. Project Identification
28. Property Identification Number:
Road ROW
2c. Project Address
Street Address
No specific address. Project is in SR 210 ROW.
Address Line 2
city
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Black Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C, NSW
2b. Property size:
n/a
State / province / legion
Country
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202011202
4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
Please see attached Project Description and Environmental Supplement
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r- Yes r No r- Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
3_Topo_2.pdf
2.16MB
3_Topo_1.pdf
2.28MB
3_Topo_3.pdf
2.27MB
3_Topo_4.pdf
2.44MB
3_Topo_5.pdf
2.32MB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
2_Soil _1_ScannedSoils.pdf 2.9MB
2_Soil_2_ScannedSoils.pdf 2.9MB
2_Soil_3_ScannedSoils.pdf 2.95MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.3561
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
139
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
This is a water line replacement project. Please see attached Purpose and Need Statement.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Please see attached Purpose and Need Statement.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
Comments:
Field reviewed by R.Sullivan but not officially approved through PJD.
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Alex Aycrigg
Agency/Consultant Company: F&R
Other:
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
McGee Wetlands Extent Maps.pdf 2MB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r- Yes r No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed projector related activity?
i D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands W Streams -tributaries
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
W Buffers
Reason (?)
r
2b. Impact type * (?)
2c. Type of W.
2d. W. name *
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of
Jurisdicition*(?)]2g.
Impact
area*
Crossing 1
water line
T
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
WL SW1
No
Both
0.006
(acres)
Crossing 2
water line
t
Riverine Swamp Forest
WL BC2
Yes
Both
0.112
(acres)
Crossing 3
water line ��T
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
WL 6-1
��Both
0.059
(acres)
Crossing 4
water line
P
Riverine Swamp Forest
WL 11
Yes
Both
0.088
(acres)
Crossing 4
water line
T
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
WL 9
Both
0.047
(acres)
Ft5711`-ter
line
f
Riverine Swamp Forest
WL HB2
Yes
Both
0.042
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.112
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.354
2h. Comments:
Project is broken up into 6 crossings. Five of the crossings result in wetland impacts.
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.242
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type *
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type *
3f. Type of
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
❑
(?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
S1
water line
Tem orar
P Y
Other
ST South
Intermittent
Both
14
14
Average (feet)
(linearfcet)
S2
water line
Tem orar
P Y
Other
ST 1-1
Intermittent
Both
11
4
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S3
waterline
Tem orar
P Y
Other
Black Creek
Perennial
Both
26
82
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S4
water line
Tem orar
P Y
Other
ST 6-1
Intermittent
Both
12
9
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S5
water line
Tem orar
P Y
Other
ST 1
Intermittent
Both
26
15
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S6
water line
Temporary
Other
ST 9
Intermittent
Both
2Average
0(li
(feet)
earfee )
S7
water line
Tem orar
P Y
Other
Hooks Branch
Perennial
Both
17
28
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S8
water line
Tem orar
P Y
Other
Cam Branch
P
Perennial
Both
10
25
Average (feet)
(lirearfeet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
177
3j. Comments:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
177
Check all that apply.
V Neuse r Tar -Pamlico
r Catawba r Randleman
r Goose Creek r Jordan Lake
r Other
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Exempt
T
ST1
No
2,000
841
Eempt
T
ST 1-1
No
1,258
805
Eempt
T
FT South
No
1,968
1,246
Eempt
T
ST 9
No
1,238
627
Exempt
T
ST6-1
No
1,203
767
Exempt
T
Black Creek
No
3,821
2,084
Exempt
T
Camp Branch
No
3,214
1,863
Exempt
T
Flooks Branch
No
1,612
736
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 16,314.00 8,969.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 0.00
0.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 16,314.00
8,969.00
6i. Comments:
Buffer impacts exempt per Johnston County Riparian Buffer Ordinance
Supporting Documentation
CAMP BRANCH.pdf
HB HB1 HB2.pdf
KEY MAP.pdf
NC 210 Water Mains.pdf
POND 2.pdf
ST SOUTH.pdf
ST1 WL2 WL3.pdf
ST1.pdf
SW-1.pdf
WL 5.pdf
WL 6-1.pdf
WL 9.pdf
WL 10.pdf
WL 11.pdf
WL BC 2 (2).pdf
WL BC 2 (3).pdf
WL BC 2.pdf
WL BC.pdf
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
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1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Please see attached Purpose and Need
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Please see attached Purpose and Need
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r Yes r No
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
rJ DWR W Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
P Mitigation bank r Payment to in -lieu fee F Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased/Requested (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Quantity:
Attach Receipt and/or letter
3c. Comments
Reservation of Credit letter to be supplied.
6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWR
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? If yes, you must fill out this entire form - please contact DWR for more
information.
r Yes
r No
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater
program?
r Yes r No
3. Stormwater Requirements
3a. Select whether a completed stormwater management plan (SMP) is included for review and approval or if calculations are provided to document the project will not cause
degradation of downstream surface waters.*
r Stormwater Management r Antidegradation
Plan Calculations
3b. Stormwater Management Plan
3c. Antidegradation Calculations:
Comments:
No stommsater management needed for this utility line installation project.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
u
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 21-1.1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
r Unknown
Si. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Coordination with US Fish and Wildlife
Consultation Documentation Upload
USFWS Coordination. pdf 47.76KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
USFWS iPAC
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
SHPO Consultation
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year flood plain?*
r Yes r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Floodplain maps
Mi lecs laneous
Comments
Attached USACOE Data Sheets and Stream Forms.
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Scanned Data Sheets.pdf 1.06MB
66W-0259 Stream Forms.pdf 5.45MB
MCWD NC 210 PurpNeed Statement.pdf 377.53KB
Signature
*
By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Alex Aycrigg
Signature
G'1r�04-I&W
Date
11/12/2019
51NCE
FROEHLING � ROBERTSON, INC.
Engineering Stability Since 1881
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June 18, 2019
Joshua Deal
United States Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Re: USACE Agent Authorization Letter
McGee's Crossroads Site
310 Hubert Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-2302
T 919.828.3441 I F 919.828.5751
NC License #F-0266
NC 210 ROW, Johnston County, North Carolina
The undersigned, registered property owners) of the above -note property, do hereby authorize
Froehling &Robertson, Inc. (F&R) to act on behalf of the current property owners) as the agent for all
actions necessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of permits or certifications pertaining
to Waters of the United States at the above referenced project site. This agent authorization letter
supersedes all previous agent authorizations.
Owner Signatur �
(required)
2"d Signature:
(optional)
Printed Name:
is ster
Printed Name:
Date:
June 18, 2019
Date:
Organization:
Johnston County
Organization:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1049
Smithfield, NC 27577
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
919-989-5100
Phone Number:
Corporate HQ: 3015 Dumbarton Road Richmond, Virginia 23228 T 804.264.2701 F 804.264.1202 www.fandr.com
VIRGINIA •NORTH CAROLINA •SOUTH CAROLINA • MARYLAND •DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
A Minority -Owned Business
Alex A
From: Ellis, John <John_ellis@fws.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 10:23 AM
To: Alex Aycrigg; Leigh Mann
Cc: Elias Ruhl
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] T&E Consultation McGee's Crossroads Water Line
Critical habitat is a designation that doesn't cover everywhere a plant or animal maybe found. Therefore if
potential suitable habitat is in a project area surveys are needed. Plants are often found in right-of-ways due to
activities that maintain the right of ways in early successional stage. In the case of this project no additional
surveys are needed.
I � 1
On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 11:21 AM Alex Aycrigg <AA�gg(c�,fandr.com> wrote:
Mr. Ellis,
I left a voicemail but wanted to follow up with an email regarding the subject project. Johnston County is
planning a waterline installation and upgrade in the southern ROW of SR 210 from McGee's Crossroads west
to Old Stage Rd. An IPaC resource search for critical habitat along the corridor resulted in no overlap between
designated critical habitat and our project. The project will utilize either jack and bore or open trench crossings
(appix 20' wide) at Black Creels, Hooks Branch, Camp Branch, and wetlands for water line installation. We
are of the understanding that no T&E species survey will be required for permitting due to the lack of
designated critical habitat. If you could confirm our understanding it would be greatly appreciated.
By way of clarification, if Necturus lewisi, Noturus furiosus or Fusconaia masoni are listed after we apply for
permits, would survey need to be done at that time if there were critical habitat that could be affected by the
proposed activity?
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Alex
Alexander D. Aycrigg, MS, PWS
Wetland Scientist