R3305

Melba McGee
November 27, 1995
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H. Will borrow locations be in wetlands? Borrow/waste areas
should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practicable.
Prior to approval of any borrow/waste site in a wetland, the
contractor shall obtain a 401 Certification from DEM.
I. Did NCDOT utilize the existing road alignments as much as
possible? Why not (if applicable)?
J. To what extent can traffic congestion management techniques
alleviate the traffic problems in the study area?
K. Please provide a conceptual mitigation plan to help the
environmental review. The mitigation plan may state the
following:
1. Compensatory mitigation will be considered only after
wetland impacts have been avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent possible.
2. On-site, in-kind mitigation is the preferred method of
mitigation. In-kind mitigation within the same
watershed is preferred over out-of-kind mitigation.
3. Mitigation should be in the following order:
restoration, creation, enhancement, and lastly banking.
Please note that a 401 Water Quality Certification cannot be
issued until the conditions of NCAC 15A: 01C.0402 (Limitations on
Actions During NCEPA Process) are met. This regulation prevents
DEM from issuing the 401 Certification until a FONSI or Record of
Decision (ROD) has been issued by the Department requiring the
document. If the 401 Certification application is submitted for
review prior to issuance of the FONSI or ROD, it is recommended
that the applicant state that the 401 will not be'issued until
the applicant informs DEM that the FONSI or ROD has been signed
by the Department.
Written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification may
be required for this project. Applications requesting coverage
under our General Certification 14 or General Permit 31 will
require written concurrence. Please be aware that 401
Certification may be denied if wetland or water impacts have not
been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
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cc: Eric Galamb
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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November 27, 1995
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee, Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM: Monica Swihart,"Water Quality Planning
SUBJECT: Project Review #96-0312; Scoping Comments - NC DOT
Proposed Improvements to NC 130, TIP# R-3305,
Lumber Basin 03-07-59
The Water Quality Section of the Division of Environmental
Management requests that the following topics be discussed in the
environmental documents prepared on the subject project:
A. Identify the streams potentially impacted by the project.
The stream classifications should be current.
B. Identify the linear feet of stream channelizations/
relocations. If the original stream banks were vegetated,
it is requested that the channelized/relocated stream banks
be revegetated.
C. Number of stream crossings.
D. Will permanent spill catch basins be utilized? DEM requests
that these catch basins be placed at all water supply stream
crossings. Identify the responsible party for maintenance.
E. Identify the stormwater controls (permanent and temporary)
to be employed.
F. Please ensure that sediment and erosion and control measures
are not placed in wetlands.
G. Wetland Impacts
1) Identify the federal manual used for identifying and
delineating jurisdictional wetlands.
2} Have wetlands been avoided as much as possible?
_,3) Have wetland impacts been minimized?.
4)- Discuss wetland impacts by plant communities affected.
5) Discuss the quality of wetlands impacted.
6) Summarize the total wetland impacts.
7) List the 401 General Certification numbers requested
from DEM.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TkANSPORTATION
JAMEs B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETi' JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
October 24, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO: Mrs. Chrys?Baggett, Director
State Clearinghouse
Dept. of Administration
FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Widening of NC 130 From US 17 Business to Columbus County
Line, Brunswick County, State Project , TIP Project
R-3305
The Planning and Environmental Branch of the Division of Highways has
begun studying the proposed improvements to NC 130. The project is included
in the 1996-2002 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is.
scheduled for construction in fiscal year 1997.
The subject project involves widening NC 130 to twenty-four feet with
paved shoulders from US 17 Business in Shallotte to the Columbus County Line
in Brunswick County. It is anticipated that no additional right of way will
be required; however, easements may be needed in some areas. A location map
is attached for your use.
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 which may be required by your
agency. Your comments will be used in the preparation of a State funded
EA/FONSI. This document will be prepared in accordance with the State
Environmental Policy Act. It is desirable that your agency respond by
December 15, 1995 so that your comments can be used in the preparation of
this document.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Tracy
Turner, Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at [phone],
Ext. 252.
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WIDENING OF NC 130
FROM US 17 BUSINESS
TO COLUMBUS COUNTY LINE
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
TIP PROJECT R-3305