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Mr. John Hennessy
NC Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Dear Mr. Hennessy,
SUBJECT: Start of Study for Improvements to NC 210, From NC 24-87-210 (Bragg Boulevard)
in Spring Lake to the Proposed Fayetteville Outer Loop, Cumberland County, TIP
Project U-4444
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is starting the project
development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed widening and improvements to
NC 210 (Murchison Road) from NC 24-87-210 (Bragg Boulevard) in Spring Lake to the Proposed
Fayetteville Outer Loop (TIP Project X-2) in Cumberland County. The project is included in the 2006-
2012 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal
year 2008 and construction in fiscal year 2009.
Attached for your review is a project vicinity map. We would appreciate any information you
might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project. If
applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be required by your agency. In order to
ensure your comments are included, we would appreciate your response by October 20, 2006.
It is anticipated that a federally funded Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this
project. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Jay McInnis, Project
Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 249. Please include the TIP project number in all
correspondence and comments.
Sincerely,
de{ Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
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October 20, 2005
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
This letter is in response to your request for comments from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(Service) on the potential environmental effects of the proposed widening of All American
Freeway (SR 1007) from Owen Drive (SR 1151) to north of Santa Fe Drive (SR 1437) in
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina (TIP No. U-4414). These comments provide
scoping information in accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16
U.S.C. 661-667d) and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531-1543).
Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act requires that all federal action agencies (or their
designated non-federal representatives), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action
federally authorized, funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the
continued existence of any federally-listed threatened or endangered species. A biological
assessment/evaluation may be prepared to fulfill the section 7(a)(2) requirement and will
expedite the consultation process. To assist you,.a county-by-county list of federally protected
species known to occur in North Carolina and information on their life histories and habitats can
be found on our web page at http://nc-es.fws.gov/es/countyfr.html .
Most of the project area occurs within a previously disturbed, urban/suburban environment with
minimal fish and wildlife habitat. However, the northern terminus of the project, as currently
defined in your scoping information, occurs within a red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW)(Picoides
borealis) partition (an approximately 0.5 mile radius around the center of a cluster of cavity
trees). The RCW partition, designated as FB 65, is an active cluster which occurs within Fort
Bragg's RCW management corridor known as the Green Belt. The Service recently completed a
formal section 7 consultation for the proposed Fayetteville Outer Loop (TIP No. U-2519). The
project limits of U-2519 included the area covered by the northern terminus of U-4414. As
currently defined, the project limits of U-4414 overlap significantly with U-2519. Impacts of U-
2519 to the RCW partition FB 65 were addressed in the Federal Highway Administration's
biological assessment of U-2519 and in the resulting biological opinion rendered by the Service.
In that biological opinion, the Service issued an incidental take statement for FB 65. Therefore,
adverse effects to FB 65 are already accounted for, and no additional take would occur with
regard to FB 65. However, the Service recommends that the North Carolina Department of
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Transportation redefine the project limits at the northern terminus of U-4414 to avoid any
question of potential impacts to RCW. Since the project design for U-2519 includes a portion of
the northern end of U-4414, it appears that northern project terminus for U-4414 could be
relocated farther south.
Although the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database does not indicate any
other known occurrences of listed species near the project vicinity, use of the NCNHP data
should not be substituted for actual field surveys if suitable habitat occurs near the project site.
The NCNHP database only indicates the presence of known occurrences of listed species and
does not necessarily mean that such species are not present. It may simply mean that the area
has not been surveyed. If suitable habitat occurs within the project vicinity for any listed species,
surveys should be conducted to determine presence or absence of the species.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a listed species, you should notify this office with your determination, the
results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects of the action on
listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects, before
conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed action
will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on listed species, then
you are not required to contact our office for concurrence.
For road improvement projects such as widening, realignment, bridge replacement and culvert
replacement, the Service recommends the following general conservation measures to avoid or.
minimize environmental impacts to fish and wildlife resources:
Wetland and forest impacts should be avoided and minimized to the maximal extent
practical. Areas exhibiting high biodiversity or ecological value important to the
watershed or region should be avoided. Proposed highway projects should be aligned
along or adjacent to existing roadways, utility corridors or other previously disturbed
areas in order to minimize habitat loss and fragmentation. Highway shoulder and median
widths should be reduced through wetland areas;
2. Crossings of streams and associated wetland systems should use existing crossings and/or
occur on a bridge structure wherever feasible. Bridges should be long enough to allow
for sufficient wildlife passage along stream corridors. Where bridging is not feasible,
culvert structures that maintain natural water flow and hydraulic regimes without
scouring or impeding fish and wildlife passage should be employed;
Bridges and approaches should be designed to avoid any fill that will result in damming
or constriction of the channel or flood plain. To the extent possible, piers and bents
should be placed outside the bank-full width of the stream. If spanning the flood plain is
not feasible, culverts should be installed in the flood plain portion of the approach to
restore some of the hydrological functions of the flood plain and reduce high velocities of
flood waters within the affected area;
4. Bridge designs should include provisions for roadbed and deck drainage to flow through
a vegetated buffer prior to reaching the affected stream. This buffer should be large
enough to alleviate any potential effects from run-off of storm water and pollutants;
5. Off-site detours should be used rather than construction of temporary, on-site bridges.
For projects requiring an on-site detour in wetlands or open water, such detours should be
aligned along the side of the existing structure which has the least and/or least quality of
fish and wildlife habitat. At the, completion of construction, the detour area should be
entirely removed and the impacted areas be planted with appropriate vegetation,
including trees if necessary;
6. If unavoidable wetland or stream impacts are proposed, a plan for compensatory
mitigation to offset unavoidable impacts should be provided early in the planning
process. Opportunities to protect mitigation areas in perpetuity via conservation
easements, land trusts or by other means should be explored at the outset;
7. Wherever appropriate, construction in sensitive areas should occur outside fish spawning
and migratory bird nesting seasons. In waterways that may serve as travel corridors for
fish, in-water work should be avoided during moratorium periods associated with
migration, spawning and sensitive pre-adult life stages. The general moratorium period
for anadromous fish is February 15 - June 30;
8. Best Management Practices (BMP) for Protection.of Surface Waters should be
implemented; and
We reserve the right to review any federal permits that may be required for this project, at the
public notice stage. Therefore, it is important that resource agency coordination occur early in
the planning process in order to resolve any conflicts that may arise and minimize delays in
project implementation. In addition to the above guidance, we recommend that the
environmental documentation for this project include the following in sufficient detail to
facilitate a thorough review of the action:
1. A clearly defined and detailed purpose and need for the proposed project, supported by
tabular data, if available, and including a discussion of the project's independent utility;
2. A description of the proposed action with an analysis of all alternatives being considered,
including the upgrading of existing roads and a "no action" alternative;
3. A description of the fish and wildlife resources, and their habitats, within the project
impact area that may be directly or indirectly affected;
4. The extent and acreage of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, that are to be impacted
by filling, dredging, clearing, ditching, or draining. Acres of wetland impact should be
differentiated by habitat type based on the wetland classification scheme of the National
Wetlands Inventory (NWI). Wetland boundaries should be determined by using the 1987
Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and verified by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers;
5. The anticipated environmental impacts, both temporary and permanent, that would be
likely to occur as a direct result of the proposed project. The assessment should also
include the extent to which the proposed project would result in secondary impacts to
natural resources, and how this and similar projects contribute to cumulative adverse
effects;
6. Design features and construction techniques which would be employed to avoid or
minimize impacts to fish and wildlife resources, both direct and indirect, and including
fragmentation and direct loss of habitat;
7. Design features, construction techniques, or any other mitigation measures which would
be employed at wetland crossings and stream channel relocations to avoid or minimize
impacts to waters of the US; and,
8. If unavoidable wetland or stream impacts are proposed, project planning should include a
compensatory mitigation plan for offsetting the unavoidable impacts.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Please continue to advise us
during the progression of the planning process, including your official determination of the
impacts of this project. If you have any questions regarding our response, please contact Mr.
Gary Jordan at [phone], ext. 32.
Sincerely,
J'Pete Benjamin
Services Supervisor
cc: Richard Spencer, USACE, Wilmington, NC
Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Travis Wilson, NCWRC, Creedmoor, NC
Chris Militscher, USEPA, Raleigh, NC

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MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
October 7, 2005
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Brian Wrenn
Division of Water Quality/Wetlands
FROM: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Directo Kam- /`-
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: Cumberland County, Widening of All American Freeway (SR 1007)
from Owen Drive (SR 1151) to north of Santa Fe Drive (SR 1437) in
Fayetteville, Federal Aid No. NHF-1007(13), WBS No. 39054,
TIP Project No. U-4414
This is to inform you that the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is
starting the project development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed widening of All
American Freeway (SR 1007). The project is included in the 2006-2012 North Carolina Transportation
Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2011 and construction in fiscal year
2012.
The project calls for the widening of All American Freeway to a 6-lane facility.
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed project.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential
environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be
required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed
project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our materials for this meeting, we would
appreciate your response by November 18, 2005. If you would like to attend the scoping meeting, please
notify the project engineer.
It is anticipated that a federally funded Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this
project. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Charles R. Cox, PE, Project
Development Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 301. Please include the TIP Project
Number in all correspondence and comments.
GJT/plr

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MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE. WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC

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MEMORANDUM
November 9, 2005
To: Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator, Office of Legislative and
Intergovernmental Affairs
From: Brian L. Wrenn, NCDWQ, Transportation Permitting Unit
Subject: Request for Comments for the Proposed Widening of SR 1007 (All American Freeway)
from SR 1151 (Owens Dr.) to 0.2 miles North of SR 1437 (Santa Fe Dr.) in Cumberland
County, Federal Aid No. NHF-1007(13), VMS Element 39054, TIP Projects U4414,
State Clearinghouse No. 06-0121.
This office has reviewed the referenced document. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible
for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities that impact Waters of the
U.S., including wetlands. After a preliminary review, DWQ has identified the following named streams
located within the project study area:
Stream Name River Basin Stream Classification Stream Index Number
Beaver Creek Cape Fear C 18-31-24-5
Buckhead Creek Cape Fear C 18-31-24-6
DWQ has the following comments:
Project Specific Comments:
1. Beaver Creek and Buckhead Creek are Class C waters of the State. Preliminary review using
mapping tools indicates that there are riverine wetland systems associated with both streams.
Widening alternatives should be developed that avoid and minimize impacts to these streams and the
associated riverine wetlands as much as possible.
General Comments:
1. DOT is respectfully reminded that they will need to demonstrate the avoidance and minimization of
impacts to wetlands (and streams) to the maximum extent practical.
2. The 401 Water Quality Certification application will need to specifically address the proposed
methods for storm water management.
In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules 115A NCAC
2H.0506(b)(6)1, mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single
perennial stream and for impacts of greater than one acre to wetlands. In the event that mitigation is
required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values. In
accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(3) ),
the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as stream mitigation.
Aye Carolina
Transportation Permitting Unit 1Naturalll,?
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone]/ Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.no.us/ncwetlands
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
October 7, 2005
MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director
State Clearinghouse
Department of Administration
FROM: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director &tAxk R 47V
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SUBJECT: Cumberland County, Widening of All American Freeway (SR 1007)
from Owen Drive (SR 1151) to north of Santa Fe Drive (SR 1437) in
Fayetteville, Federal Aid No. NHF-1007(13), WBS No. 39054,
TIP-Project No. U-4414
This is to inform you that the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is
starting the project development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed widening of All
American Freeway (SR 1007). The project is included in the 2006-2012 North Carolina Transportation
Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2011 and construction in fiscal year
2012.
The project calls for the widening of All American Freeway to a 6-lane facility.
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed project.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential
environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be
required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed
project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our materials for this meeting, we would
appreciate your response by November 18, 2005. If you would like to attend the scoping meeting, please
notify the project engineer.
It is anticipated that a federally funded Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this
project. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Charles R. Cox, PE, Project
Development Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 301. Please include the TIP Project
Number in all correspondence and comments.
GJT/plr
Attachment
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
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