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From: Hining, Kevin J
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 2:44 PM
To: Wanucha, Dave
Subject: FW: [External] Re: NCDOT Bridge Project -Linville River -Corps
Hey Dave,
Thanks for handling! The project was below the thresholds for notification for the 404, so we didn't request a written
404, but I did let Lori / USACE know about the project through the PCN process. I didn't respond back to Mr. Erno about
that, as it sounded like he was content with everything. But, wanted to let you know.
Happy Friday!
Kevin
Kevin Hining
Division 11 Environmental Officer
North Carolina Department of Transportation
828-386-7202 cell
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801 Statesville Rd.
PO Box 250
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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From: Mitchell, Robert K <kevin.mitchell@ncdenr.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 10:06 AM
To: Wanucha, Dave <dave.wanucha@ncdenr.gov>; Hining, Kevin J <kjhining@ncdot.gov>
Subject: RE: [External] Re: NCDOT Bridge Project_Linville River
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From: Wanucha, Dave
Sent: Friday, June Z6 202010:00AM
To: Hinin8, Kevin J
Cc: Mitchell, Robert K
Subject: FW: [External] Re: NCDOT Bridge Project_Linville River
This from Mr. Erno.
Have a great weekend guys.
Division of Water Resources
4U18'Buffer Transportation Permitting
NCDepartment ofEnvirionmenta|Quality
336'776'9703office
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NC DE{lWinston Salem Regional Office
45UWest Hanes Mill Road, Suite 3UU
Winston Salem, NCZ71U6
Based on the current guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Quality has
adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or
are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to
appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle your
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From: Harry Erno <thes99@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 9:58 AM
To: Wanucha, Dave <dave.wanucha@ncdenr.gov>
Subject: [External] Re: NCDOT Bridge Project —Linville River
Thank you so much for the information and feedback. I feel much better. Blessings....
On Fri, Jun 26, 2020, 9:45 AM Wanucha, Dave <dave.wanucha@ncdenr.gov> wrote:
Mr. Erno,
I received an email from my colleague Mr. Mitchell concerning your questions relative to the above bridge
project. Kevin was completely accurate in his description. The causeway is temporary, is only there to
support equipment during construction and is removed following project completion.
I contacted Mr. Hining (NCDOT Div 11 Environmental Officer) to confirm the location of the project and its
status. He provided the information below.
"Yep, that's the temporary causeway. Also, the site is unique in that 80-90% of the flow is on the 221 side of the project,
and the causeway is on the other side. The side with the causeway is a flat, shallow pool with very little flow, so while
we have a causeway going out to the middle bent, it should be diverting/blocking very little flow. "
I (DWR) issued a 401 Water Quality Certification for the project in February of this year. The Corps is aware
of the project and has also issued a 404 permit, although Kevin Hining will need to confirm that written Corps
approval was received. Often, if impacts are below thresholds, the Corps will not issue a written permit per
se, but NCDOT is still required to submit a complete application to the Corps, including designs and
minimization efforts, and is subject to Conditions of their standard Nationwide permit (even if one is not
written).
Kevin, Did you receive written authorization from the Corps on this one?
Thanks for your interest in the project. If need anything further or have additional questions please let me or
Mr. Hining know.
Dave Wanucha
Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Transportation Permitting
NC Department of Envirionmental Quality
336-776-9703 office
336-403-5655 mobile
NC DE{lWinston Salem Regional Office
45UWest Hanes Mill Road, Suite 3UU
Winston Salem, NCZ71U6
Based onthe current guidance tominimize the spread ofCOV|D-19 the Department ofEnvironmental Quality has
adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working remotely or
are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are limiting public access to
appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices, as we may be able to handle
your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to serve the public during this
challenging time.