20140762 Ver 5_R-2915 A section streambank stab_20200804

Wanucha, Dave
From:Hining, Kevin J
Sent:Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:08 PM
To:Beckwith, Loretta A CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Cc:Wanucha, Dave
Subject:RE: \[External\] RE: R-2915 A section streambank stab_
Thanks Lori - I’ve contacted our central permitting unit to see what I can do to assist with the modification. In the past,
they usually handle the modifications to centrally permitted projects like R-2915. As a result, they may contact you
about the issue instead of me.

Regarding the urgency of the issue – I know we would like to knock it out soon, if possible, but the time table you
mentioned may be fine. I’m planning to swing by later this week to see how it held up after the recent rains.

Kevin

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Subject: RE: \[External\] RE: R-2915 A section streambank stabilization

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Hello again,

I talked to Monte and we agreed that since it’s in the ROW and the fence is for the R-2915 project, it will require a
permit modification vs. a NWP.

Is this urgent? It looks like it’s really close to the fence post. A permit modification typically takes 35 days or longer once
we receive the request. Please let me know.

Thanks,

Lori

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Yes, that’s correct – thanks,

Kevin

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Hi Kevin,

Just want to make sure that I understand -the erosion on the bank isn’t caused by the R-2915 project, but it is
threatening the fence that is there because of the R-2915 project, correct?

Thanks,

Lori

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Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 12:44 PM
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Subject: \[Non-DoD Source\] R-2915 A section streambank stabilization

Hey Lori and Dave

We are experiencing some streambank loss along HWY 221/R-2915 on the A section. The streambank loss is not
believed to be a result of anything we are doing, but it is undermining our controlled access fence. There are livestock
animals close by, so we’d like to preserve the controlled access fence as a safety measure. Also, the eroding banks may
soon start to undercut some new, large powerlines that are between the streambank and HWY 221.

I’ve contacted our central staff, since they permitted the R-2915 project, to see if we need to handle as a modification or
a separate permit. Ultimately, that depends on your thoughts, but their initial opinion was that since the streambank
loss doesn’t appear to be caused by the project, that I could treat it as a separate issue and handle the permitting for it.

It looks like we will need 150’ of rip rap to fix the issue. As a result, I believe it will require a NW13 / GC4134 with
notification, since the work is within a trout watershed and exceeds 100’. Prior to filling out the PCN, I thought I’d get
your thoughts on handling it as a separate issue, and not a modification to R-2915. Attached is a plan sheet and some
photos. I’m more than happy to provide additional information.

Thanks in advance and hope you both have a great weekend!

Kevin

Kevin Hining
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North Carolina Department of Transportation

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