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Subject: Re: B-3445 Currituck County
From: Brian Wrenn <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:02:14 -0500
To: Chris Rivenbark <[e-mail]. nc.us>
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Chris,
The email below is sufficient for the proposed action of leaving the sheeting in
place on the north side of the bridge. As long as the impacts do not change, DWQ
will not require a formal modification of the WQC. However, if the proposed
actions do result in an increase in impacts, DWQ will require a formal modification
request. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks.
Brian
Chris Rivenbark wrote:
AID No. 199910718
CAMA permit No. 132-04
I spoke with each of you about this project yesterday (March 16, 2006). The
information below summarizes the changes that we discussed. Additionally, the
CAMA permit does not have an expiration date however the 404 will expire on
August 13, 2006 (2 years from the date of the cover letter). Due to delays in
letting the project, we would also like to request a renewal for the 404.
Permit drawing sheet 4 of 9 a note was made stating that the sheeting on the north
side of the bridge over Corey's Ditch is to be removed and sheeting on the south
side is to be retained. Upon site inspection, large scours in the bay area (north
side) have been recorded due to large Noreasters coming in. To avoid further
scouring damage, the Division's recommendation, based on the history at this site,
has been to keep the sheeting on the northside in place but lower it to 2 feet above
MSL to minimize the erosional effects of these powerful storms.
Permit drawing 7 of 9 shows sheeting (sheet piling) along the toe of slope
adjacent to rock plating. The rock plating is needed but this portion of sheeting is
no longer proposed.
All proposed impacts associated with installation of the sheetings have been
figured in the original permits (8/13/04 & 9/3/04) and remain as permitted.
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Re: B-3445 Currituck County
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If this email is not sufficient for this request please let me know and we will send
a formal request. Please contact me if you have any questions and thank you in
advance with your help in this matter.
Chris Rivenbark
Eastern Regional Manager
Project Management Group
PDEA Natural Environment Unit
N.C. Department of Transportation
[phone]
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From: Chris Rivenbark <crivenbark @dot. state. nc. us>
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 09:53:20 -0500
To: Brian Wrenn <[e-mail]>
Brian
This is the email from Christina about this project. Unless I
hear otherwise I'll assume this is still valid.
Thanks for your help.
Chris Rivenbark
Eastern Regional Manager
Project Management Group
PDEA Natural Environment Unit
N.C. Department of Transportation
[phone]
Subject: [Fwd: B-3445]
From: "Cheryl L. Gregory" <clgregory @dot. state. nc. us>
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 09:23:11 -0500

Subject: Re: B-3445
From: Christina Breen <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2005 15:59:29 -0400
To: "Cheryl L. Gregory" <clgregory @dot. state. nc. us>
CC: [e-mail]. mi1, [e-mail], "Marshall
W. Clawson PE" <mclawson@dot. state. nc.us>
I am fine with these changes provided that no new additional impact occurs, that
downstream water quality is not impaired by the activities and that the Corps and
DCM also agree with the changes. Please be sure to show these changes on the
final "as builts" and supply DWQ with 2 copies for our files. Also, keep this email
as proof of our discussion and DWQ's concurrence with your assessment. Thanks.
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Cheryl L. Gregory wrote:
Dear Madam & Sirs,
On plan drawings (sheet 4 of 9) for TIP B-3445 (permit action ID No. 199910718
CAMA 132-04) a note was made stating that the sheeting on the north side of the
bridge over Corey's Ditch is to be removed and sheeting on the south side is to be
retained. Upon site inspection, large scours in the bay area (north side) have been
recorded due to large Noreasters coming in. To avoid further scouring damage,
Division's recommendation based on the history at this site has been tokeep the
sheeting on the north side in place but lower it to 2 feet above MSL to
minimize the erosional effects of these powerful storms. All impacts associated
with installation of the sheetings have been figured in the original permits
(8/13/04 & 9/3/04) no additional impacts will be accrued. Please see the attached
referenced plan sheet with the note highlighted for your convenience. If you have
any questions please contact Ms. Cheryl Gregory (NEU) or Mr. Marshall
Clawson, P.E. (Hydraulics). Thank you.
Christina Breen
Environmental Specialist II
NC Division of Water Quality
Transportation Permitting Unit
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Cheryl L. Gregory <clgregory @dot. state. nc. us>
Environmental Specialist
Project Devlopment & Environmental Analysis
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F, Easley, Governor
May 18, 2004
(Revised August 11, 2004)
Mr. Bill Biddlecome
US Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
Dear Mr. Biddlecome:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Project: Bridge Replacement over Corey's Ditch, NC 615
TIP#: B-3445
County: Currituck Co., Southern Outer Coastal Plain Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) will provide mitigation for the 0.185 acres of unavoidable coastal marsh wetlands impacts
associated with the above referenced project.
The subject project is listed in Exhibit 2 of the Memorandum of Agreement among the
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
dated July 22, 2003; however, EEP intends to provide coastal marsh wetland mitigation assets up
to a 2:1 ratio in Cataloging Unit 3010205 of the Pasquotank River Basin
if you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth
Harmon at [phone],
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, P.E.
Transition Manager
cc: Phil Harris, Office of Natural Environment, NCDOT
John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-3445 (Additional)
NC DENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
Phone: [phone] FAX, 919-715-22191 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON. NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
August 13, 2004
Regulatory Division
Subject: Action ID No. 199910718 and Nationwide Permit No. 23 (Approved Categorical
Exclusions)
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
N.C. Department of Transportation AUG 1 7 2004
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Reference your Categorical Exclusion Document, dated July 2000, and your subsequent
correspondences dated May 11, 2004, and August 3, 2004, for the replacement of Bridge No. 7
over Corey's Ditch, Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-615 (1), State Project No. 8.1040601, T.I.P.
No. B-3445, Currituck County, North Carolina. The stated purpose of the project is to replace
the currently functionally obsolete and structurally deficient bridge with new safer and more
efficient bridge. The preferred alternative involves staged, simultaneous construction and will
adversely impact .185 acres of wetlands and .13 acres of open waters adjacent to N.C. Highway
615 and Corey's Ditch.
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program, Title 33, Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal Register on November 22, 1991,
lists nationwide permits. Authorization pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, was provided for activities undertaken,
assisted, authorized, regulated, funded or financed, in whole or part, by another Federal agency
or department where that agency or department has determined, pursuant to the CEQ Regulation
for the Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, that
the activity, work or discharge is categorically excluded from environmental documentation
because it is included within a category of actions which neither individually nor cumulatively
have a significant effect on the human environment, and the Office of the Chief of Engineers has
been furnished notice of the agency's or department's application for the categorical exclusion
and concurs with that determination.
Review of this project indicates that the construction of the new bridge will adversely
impact 0.112 acres of coastal wetlands, 0.073 of fresh-water wetlands and 0.13 acres of surface
waters. The wetland and surface water impacts are from the increased approach roadway fill
needed for the proposed bridge structure. The new bridge will provide wider road shoulders on
both sides of the new structure for safety.
Your work is authorized under Nationwide Permit 23, Categorical Exclusion, provided it
is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed Nationwide Permit Conditions and the
following special conditions:
a. Compensatory mitigation for the unavoidable impacts to 0.185 acres of wetlands
associated with the proposed project shall be provided by the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP), as provided for by the acceptance letter dated May 18, 2004, from William D. Gilmore,
EEP Transition Manager. The EEP will provide 0.112 acres of coastal marsh wetland restoration
and 0.073 acres of fresh-water emergent marsh wetland restoration in Hydrologic Cataloging
Unit 03010205. The NCDOT shall, within 30 days of the issue date of this permit, certify that
sufficient funds have been provided to EEP to complete the required mitigation, pursuant to
Paragraph V. of the MOA.
b. To restore hydrology to a more natural state between the Great Marsh and the Back
Bay, NCDOT will install 36" aluminum equalizer pipes buried 1 foot under North Carolina
Highway 615 at six locations and replace existing pipes at two other locations.
c. To avoid adverse impacts to spawning populations of fish, anadromous and resident
species at the project site, NCDOT will follow the "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous
Fish Passage."
d. To avoid adverse impacts to spawning populations of fish species at this project site,
no in-water work will be conducted between March 31 and September 30. For the purpose of
this moratorium, in water is defined as those areas that are inundated at mean high water.
e. Bridge deck drains will not discharge directly into Corey's Ditch and will not be
located water-ward of the riprap alignment under the bridge.
f. No bridge demolition debris or excavated or fill material will be placed at any time, in
any wetlands or surrounding waters, outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the
work plans.
g. The temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill materials within
waters or vegetated wetlands are not authorized.
h. All excavated materials will be confined above normal high water and landward of
regularly or irregularly flooded wetlands behind adequate dikes or retaining structures to prevent
spillover of solids into any wetlands or surrounding waters.
i. The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants except in trace quantities.
Metal products, organic materials, or unsightly debris will not be used.
j. All measures will be taken to avoid any temporary fill from entering into Corey's
Ditch from bridge demolition. Bridge demolition shall follow NCDOT best management
practices for construction and maintenance activities dated August 2003 and incorporate
NCDOT policy entitled "Bridge Demolition and Removal in Waters of the United States" dated
September 20, 1999.
k. Except as authorized by this permit or any USACE approved modification to this
permit, no excavation, fill, or mechanized land-clearing activities shall take place at any time in
the construction or maintenance of this project, within waters or wetlands, or any activities that
cause the degradation of waters or wetlands, except as authorized by this permit, or any
modification to this permit. This permit does not authorize temporary placement or double
handling of excavated or fill material within waters or wetlands outside the permitted area.
There shall be no excavation from, waste disposal into, or degradation of, jurisdictional waters or
wetlands associated with this permit without appropriate modification of this permit, including
appropriate compensatory mitigation. This prohibition applies to all borrow and fill activities
connected with this project.
1. To ensure that all borrow and waste activities occur on high ground and do not result
in the degradation of adjacent wetlands and streams, except as authorized by this permit, the
permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to identify all areas to be used to borrow
material, or to dispose of dredged, fill, or waste material. The permittee shall provide the
USACE with appropriate maps indicating the locations of proposed borrow or waste sites as
soon as the permittee has that information. The permittee will coordinate with the USACE
before approving any borrow or waste sites that are within 400 feet of any streams or wetlands.
The permittee shall ensure that all such areas comply with condition (k) of this permit, and shall
require and maintain documentation of the location and characteristics of all borrow and disposal
sites associated with this project. This information will include data regarding soils, vegetation
and hydrology sufficient to clearly demonstrate compliance with the preceding condition (k).
All information will be available to the USACE upon request. NCDOT shall require its
contractors to complete and execute reclamation plans for each waste and borrow site and
provide written documentation that the reclamation plans have been implemented and all work is
completed. This documentation will be provided to the Corps of Engineers within 30 days of the
completion of the reclamation work.
in. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and
conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide
each of its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this
project with a copy of this permit. A copy of this permit, including all conditions and any Corps
approved modifications shall be available at the project site during construction and maintenance
of this project.
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n. To protect the West Indian Manatee, NCDOT will follow the "Guidelines for
Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee, Precautionary Measures for Construction
Activities in North Carolina Waters," prepared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A copy of
these guidelines is attached to the permit conditions.
o. Any violation of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported in writing to the Wilmington
District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, within 24 hours of the violation.
p. The permittee shall notify the United States Coast Guard when construction begins.
q. The permittee will need to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mackey Island
Wildlife Refuge before construction commences to determine the need in obtaining a special use
permit for the project.
r. Failure to institute and carry out the details of special conditions a. - q., above, may
result in a directive to cease all ongoing and permitted work within waters and/or wetlands
associated with TIP No. B-3445, or such other remedy as the District Engineer or his authorized
representatives may seek.
This nationwide permit does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any required
State or local approval. This permit will be valid for two years from the date of this letter unless
the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued or revoked.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. Questions or comments may be addressed to
Mr. Bill Biddlecome, Washington Regulatory Field Office, Post Office Box 1000, Washington;
North Carolina, 27889, or telephone [phone], extension 31.
Sincerely,
S. Kenneth Jolly
Chief, Regulatory Division
Enclosures
Copies Furnished (without enclosures)
Mr. John Dorney V
Water Quality Section
North Carolina Division of Environment
and Natural Resources
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
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Mr. Travis Wilson
Eastern Region Highway Project Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
1142 I-85 Service Road
Creedmoor, North Carolina 27522
Mr. Pete Benjamin
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Ron Sechler
National Marine Fisheries Service
101 Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. Chris Militscher
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Raleigh Office
310 New Bern Avenue, Room 206
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Mr. Steve Sollod
Division of Coastal Management
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
Ms. Lynn Mathis
Division of Coastal Management
1367 U.S. Highway 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Mr. Tim Cooper
Mackey Island NWR
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
PO Box 39
Knotts Island, North Carolina 27950
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DEPARTMENT OF TR., INSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDo TIPPE17
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August 3, 2004
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Regulatory Field Office 01 GROUP
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000 11111 1 09 2004
Attention: Mr. William J. Biddlecome
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
Subject: Proposed replacement of Bridge No. 7 on NC 615 over Corey's Ditch in
Currituck County, NCDOT Division 1. Federal Project No. BRZ-615(1),
State Project No. 8.1040601, WBS Element: 33065.1.1, TIP No. B-3445
Reference: Nationwide 23 application dated May 11, 2004.
A field meeting was held on July 28, 2004 for the above-mentioned project. Attendees
included: Lynn Mathis (N.C. Division of Coastal Management), Bob Capehart (NCDOT
Division 1), Randy Midgett (NCDOT Resident Engineer's Office - Elizabeth City), David
Otts (NCDOT Resident Engineer's Office-Elizabeth City), and Matt Haney (NCDOT Office
of Natural Environment). This meeting was to look at the proposed equalizer pipe locations
along NC 615 and discuss the add?.tional wetland impacts resulting from pipe installation.
Ms. Mathis requested a typical drawing of pipe installation with rip rap treatment around the
inlets and outlets. A standard drawing is attached. The width of rip rap that will be installed
will be approximately 10 feet at each location. The rip rap would extend approximately 3
feet beyond the end of each pipe.
Ms. Mathis also estimated the coastal and non-coastal wetland impacts resulting from pipe
installation. The total additional coastal wetland impacts equal 0.002 ac. The total
additional non-coastal wetland impacts equal 0.003 ac. The referenced permit application
stated that 0.11 ac of coastal wetlands and 0.07 ac of non-coastal wetlands would be
impacted. The new total for coastal wetland impacts equal 0.1 12 ac. The new total for non-
coastal wetland impacts equal 0.073 ac. NCDOT proposes to mitigate for these additional
impacts using EEP. A copy of'thc request letter is attached.
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NCDCYr rcqucsts that the I n torilllt It'll provided in this letter :Intl the attachment is included
into the rcterenccd permit application.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. Ifyou have any questions or need additional
information please call Matt Haney at [phone].
Sincerely
WGregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
cc:
Mr. Doug Huggett, NCDCM
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Mike Street, NCDMF
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. D.R. Conner, PE; Division 1 Engineer
Mr. John Hennessy, DWQ, Raleigh
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Clay Willis, DIV 1 DEO
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TR INSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
August 2, 2004
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Transition TManager
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Dear Sir.
Subject: Additional Request for Mitigation. Currituck County. Replacement of Bridge
No. 7 over Corey's Ditch on NC 615. State Project No 8.1040601. TIP No. B-
3445. NCDOT Division 1. Federal Aid Project No. BRZ-615(1).
Reference: EEP request letter dated April 22, 2004.
EEP confirmation letter dated April 30, 2004.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) sent a letter to the North Carolina
Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) dated April 22, 2004 requesting that the EEP provide
confirmation that you are willing to provide compensatory mitigation for the subject project. In
this letter, we estimated that 0.18 acres of wetlands will be impacted. We have since realized
that there is an additional 0.005 acre of wetland impact. Therefore, the wetland impacts total .
0.185 acre. This wetland impact will be to coastal marsh wetlands.
We request that these impacts be included in the original request sent on April 22, 2004. Please
send the letter of confirmation to Bill Biddlecome (USACE Coordinator) at U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office (Post Office Box 1000 Washington, NC 27889-
1000). Mr. Biddlecome's FAX number is [phone].
In order to satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation will be performed, the NCDCM requires
a formal letter from EEP indicating their willingness and ability to provide the mitigation work
requested by NCDOT. The NCDOT requests such a letter of confirmation be addressed to t'VIr.
Doug Huggett of NCDCM, with copies submitted to NCDOT.
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Sinccrcly,
GregoryJ. Thorpe, Ph.D.,
Environmental Management Director
Project Development Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Bill Biddlecome, USACE
Ms. Beth Harmon, EEP, Raleigh
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
May 18, 2004
(Revised August 11, 2004)
Mr. Bill Biddlecome
US Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
Dear Mr. Biddlecome:
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Natural Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
AUG 1 9 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Project: Bridge Replacement over Corey's Ditch, NC 615
TIP#: B-3445
County: Currituck Co., Southern Outer Coastal Plain Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) will provide mitigation for the 0.185 acres of unavoidable coastal marsh wetlands impacts
associated with the above referenced project.
The subject project is listed in Exhibit 2 of the Memorandum of Agreement among the
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
dated July 22, 2003; however, EEP intends to provide coastal marsh wetland mitigation assets up
to a 2:1 ratio in Cataloging Unit 3010205 of the Pasquotank River Basin
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth
Harmon at [phone].
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, P.E.
Transition Manager
cc: Phil Harris, Office of Natural Environment, NCDOT
John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-3445 (Additional)
NC DENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program One
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652 NorthCarofiina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/ Naturally
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Michael F. Easley, Governor
April 30, 2004
(Revised - August 11, 2004)
Mr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager,
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
Subject: Project: Bridge 7 over Corey's Ditch, NC 615
TIP Number: B-3445, Currituck County
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) will
provide the additional compensation for the coastal marsh wetland impacts for the subject project. Based
on the information supplied by you in the revised letter dated August 2, 2004, the impacts are located in
CU 03010205 of the Pasquotank River Basin, and were increased by 0.005 acre. The revised total
anticipated impact for this project is now 0.185-acre coastal wetlands.
As stated in your letter, the subject project is listed in Exhibit 2 of the Memorandum of
Agreement among the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North
Carolina Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
dated July 22, 2003. The EEP intends to utilize existing mitigation assets located within the above
referenced cataloging unit.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth Harmon at
919-715-1929.
Sincerely,

William D. Gilmore, P.E.
Transition Manager
cc: Bill Biddlecome, USACE-Raleigh
John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-3445 Additional
NC DENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program One
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652 NorthCarofiina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/ ;VahlArallif
Natural Resources
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation I' °i 1 n `)
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2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Bridge No. 7 on HWY 615, Knotts Island, in Currituck County.
Photo Index: 2000: 200-2389 - K13 & 14, 1,11-13, M10 &11 1995: 200 *%D81401 19 & 20, L17-19, M 17
1989: Not Shown 1984: Not Shown
State Plane Coordinates. X. 2 764 000 Y: 55 200 GRp?P
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA and Dredge/Fill J(/N 15 2004
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4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit -March 25, 2004' QUAC/rystC
Was Applicant Present - No T/OIL
Bill Arrington and Ed Harrell met on site with NCDOT
prior to my involvement.
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - Complete May 20, 2004
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Currituck County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Estuarine and Public Trust Water, Estuarine Shoreline, and Coastal Wetlands
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - Replacement bridge, replace two culverts and
install six new culverts
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands: CW 3,049sf 4,792sf
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands: 5,662sf Shading by Bridge:
PT, EW 4,370sf
(C) Other: High Ground Excavated under bridge:
ES 2,000sf
Total Area Disturbed: 19,873sf
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: No
PROJECT SUMMARY: The Department of Transportation proposes to replace bridge No. 7 along NC 615
in Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge, over Corey's Ditch, on Knotts Island, Currituck County. The
project includes the replacement of two existing culverts and the installation of six new culverts along the
same section of road within the refuge.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Corey's Ditch Bridge Replacement
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ITE DESCRIPTION
Knotts Island, in Currituck County is a unique community accessible by ferry or by traveling through the
State of Virginia's Pungo area along NC 615. The only road onto the island is referred to as the "Marsh
Causeway," which was constructed through coastal marsh during the early 1900's. The road was created
with dredge spoil taken from the adjacent man-made canals along road. Corey's Ditch, also a man-made
canal has an average width of 105', and an average depthof four feet below normal water level (NWL).
Water depths at the bridge are as much as 22' below NWL. Corey's Ditch passes through the Mackay
Island National Wildlife Refuge, connecting North Landing River on the southwest side of the refuge and
Back Bay on the north side; forming an island that extends south into Currituck Sound.
According to the Categorical Exclusion Corey's Ditch is "typically characterized by low-velocity flow
over an unconsolidated substrate." It would be more accurate to categorize the canal as having a
moderate to a high-velocity flow, which would explain the extreme depths at the bridge where the ditch
narrows, creating a venturi effect. No submerged aquatic vegetation is located in the area of the bridge;
however, sparse amounts of Eurasian water milfoil can be found farther down canal. The velocity of
water passing under the bridge at the opening of the canal is not conducive to the growth of aquatic
vegetation.
Adjacent Coastal Wetlands (marshes) are irregularly flooded bywind driven tides from the adjacent water
bodies. According to Officials at Mackay Island, the marshes on the south side of the road are healthy,
but lost a significant hydrological source when the causeway was constructed in the 1900's. Two existing
culverts are located along the causeway east of the bridge to provide some hydrologic connection to Back
Bay.
The project area is completely within Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge and is subject to a right-of-
way permit issued by the United States Department of Interior. North Landing River and its tributaries
are classified as joint waters by agreement between the Marine Fisheries Commission and Wildlife
Resource Commission. Corey's Ditch, as a tributary of North Landing River, is classified as joint waters
and falls within the Estuarine and Public Trust Water Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs). The
adjacent marshes fall within the Coastal Wetland AEC, and the adjacent high ground within 75' of normal
water level fall within the Estuarine Shoreline AEC. All work areas that fall within an AEC are subject to
the rules established in the Coastal Area Management Act and the North Carolina Administrative Code.
According to correspondence with the NC Department of Cultural Resources the bridge was constructed
in 1936, and is of historical significance. No known archaeological sites are within the project area and
no archaeological review was recommended.
NC 615 is classified a "Rural Minor Collector" on the Statewide Functional Classification System, and is
a designated bicycle route with a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour. The bridge consists of a
reinforced concrete slab on I-beams with a creosote piling support system. The original bulkheads
located at the ends of the bridge were originally constructed with creosote timbers, but have since been
reinforced with metal sheet piles. Existing wooden pilings have been cut at the surface of the water under
the bridge from previous repairs. While the original construction date for the bridge is 1936, in 1980 two
four-foot wide walkways were constructed on the north and south side of the bridge for recreational
fishing. The road was widened on either side of the bridge to allow for parking for recreational fishing.
The height of the bridge is less than two feet above normal water level.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Corey's Ditch Bridge Replacement
Page 3
Coastal Wetlands containing a low diversity of species including narrow-leaved cattail (Typha
angustifolia), black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus), spike grass (Distichlis spicata), salt meadow
cordgrass (Spartina patens), and giant cordgrass (S. cynosuroides) are found adjacent to Corey's Ditch
and the "causeway." Vegetation along the roadside includes, but is not limited to, dandelion (Taraxacum
officinale), foxtail grass (Setaria geniculata), seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempivirens), broomsedge
(Andropogon virginicus), clover (Trifolium repens), vetch (Vicia angustifolia) and vasy grass (Paspalum
urvillei). The adjacent marshes are within the Coastal Wetland AEC, and as such, subject to the rules
established in the Coastal Area Management Act and the North Carolina Administrative Code.
The existing bridge is 95' in length and has a deck width of 25.2' wide. Navigation clearance under the
bridge is approximately 2' above normal water level, with water depth as much as 22' below normal
water level. The bridge runs in an east/west direction and is bounded on the north and south by water,
and Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge borders the adjacent right-of-way. Due the proximity of the
bridge to a National Wildlife Refuge there is no development in the area.
Other than the existing bridge the only other structure within the project area is riprap along the shoreline
at Back Bay and adjacent to the bridge abutments.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
NCDOT proposes to replace Bridge #7 over Corey's Ditch on Knotts Island. Replacement of the bridge
will be along the same alignment. The length of the bridge will be increased from95' to 170', and the
width will be increased from 25.2' to 36'. The bridge width will include two 12' lanes, 6' shoulders on
each side and 5' pedestrian walks on each side of the bridge for a total of 46'. The substrate under the
existing bridge will be undercut with riprap plating for erosion control. Based on the proposed undercut,
approximately 2,000 square feet of high ground will be excavated.
No temporary bridge is proposed during the construction of the proposed bridge. During construction, a
single lane will be maintained for the passage of vehicles. NC 615 is the only vehicular access to the
island. A detour would not be reasonable and would limit vehicular access to the island via the Knotts
Island Ferry next to the Currituck Courthouse on the mainland.
Shoreline stabilization anticipated along the approach to the bridge and under the bridge is estimated to be
715', extending an average of 7' and a maximum of 14', waterward of normal water level. Installation of
riprap along the shoulders of the widened road will require undercutting the road at a 2:1 slope with back
fill and riprap over to an average elevation of 2.5' with a slope of 3:1. Fill material will be brought on-
site from approved barrow pits, and the spoil material from the undercut areas will be taken off-site to the
barrow pits for storage. According to the application Form MP-2, approximately 390 cubic yards of riprap
will be placed along the road and shoreline. Estimates, based on a minimum depth of 2.5' indicate that
riprap fill to be closer to 364 cubic yards. Existing riprap along the project area extends approximately
10' waterward of normal water level. Steel sheet piles are proposed along the perimeter of the bridge
approach and around each bridge abutment. Berm gutters are also proposed on either side of the bridge.
It is estimated that 7,841 square feet (0.18 acres) of wetlands will be filled in conjunction with the
construction of the proposed bridge approach. Approximately 4,792 square feet (0.11 acres) of the
wetland fill will be Coastal Wetlands. In addition, approximately 5,662square feet (0.13 acres)
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Corey's Ditch Bridge Replacement
Page 4
of Estuarine and Public Trust Waters will be filled in conjunction with the roadway approach to the
bridge. It is anticipated that the Ecological Enhancement Program (EEP) will assume responsibility for
establishing the mitigation requirements for the proposed wetland fill. Enclosed in the application packet
is correspondence from the Department of Transportation to the EEP Transition Manager, William
Gilmore, requesting confirmation for compensatory mitigation.
In conjunction with the planned bridge replacement the Department of Transportation has received a
right-of-way permit from Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge that states that seven culverts will be
placed under NC 615 to enhance sheet flow and reduce the hydrologic pressure on Corey's Ditch. The
seven culverts are to be a minimum of 36" and where possible shall be 48". The agreement also states hat
the pipes are to be corrugated arched pipes, stabilized with riprap on the ends. Marshall Clawson, with
NCDOT's Hydraulic Unit has indicated that there will be no water or wetland disturbance in conjunction
with the installation of the new culverts and that all work will be maintenance within the existing right-of-
way. The application and plans show that only six new culverts will be installed by NCDOT. Two
existing culverts will also be replaced under the road and will not involve water or wetland disturbance.
However, the existing pipes have a continuous flow from the wetlands on the south side of NC 615 and
the adjacent water body on the north side of the road. The replacement of the pipes could be undertaken
with CAMA General Permits.
The existing speed along NC 615 is 45 miles per our, the design speed for the road once the bridge has
been replaced will be 55 miles per hour. The bridge approach will be widened on the east and west sides
to accommodate parking for recreational fishing from the bridge pedestrian walkways. The height of the
bridge will be increased from the existing height of approximately 2' to 5' according to the cross section
drawings submitted. During the initial planning phase, the County of Currituck requested that the bridge
height be increased to allow boats to access Back Bay from Corey's Ditch. Conversations with
Department of Transportation Officials indicate that the height increase will be for the purpose of
allowing inspections of the structure. In any event, it is important to note that the velocity of the waters at
the entrance of the canal will present a hazard to small boats in addition to the use of the structure by
recreational fishers within the navigable portion of the canal.
Demolition
The existing bridge shall be removed by non-shattering methods. According to the narrative, no
component of the structure will dropped into the water unless it is proven that there is no alternative, and
in any event it may only occur with the approval of the Division of Coastal Management. Best
Management Practices will be implemented during demolition.
ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The demolition of the bridge does not include the placement of material in the canal without proving a
need and approval by the Division of Coastal Management. No information was submitted supporting a
need to deposit demolition material into the adjacent water bodies.
According to the Department of Transportation, the replacement and widening of the bridge will result in
safer traffic operations along the travel path of the road. The improvements will also result in the speed
limit being increased an additional ten miles per hour.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Corey's Ditch Bridge Replacement
Page 5
The replacement of the bridge will not have any known conflict with local planning or land use
documents. The new structure will maintain current recreational fishing at the bridge and provide
additional parking near the site. The bridge is located within a Flood Zone with a Base Flood Elevation
of 6', the new structure will be elevated to 6' to reduce flooding along the approach and bridge during
severe storm events. The elevation of the approach and bridge will not alleviate flooding along the
causeway outside of the project area.
The reconstruction of the bridge includes the removal of high ground under the existing roadway to allow
improved flushing and to reduce the velocity of water entering the canal. It is anticipated that the
placement of riprap within the area will reduce the possibility of erosion.
While not specifically addressed in the application or plans the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission recommended that deck drains not discharge directly into the adjacent water body. During
Concurrence Meeting with the Department of Transportation it was understood that deck drains will not
be located waterward of the riprap alignment under the bridge. This would reduce the amount of runoff
into the adjacent canal.
The proposed work will produce a considerable amount of turbidity; using turbidity curtains adjacent to
the work areas can control this disturbance. In addition the NCDOT will observe the in-stream
construction moratorium from March 31' to September 30'h, established by the Division of Marine
Fisheries.
Two culverts would be replaced along NC 615 along with the installation of six new culverts according to
the application. The culverts would be 36" to 48" in diameter. The desired impact from the replacement
would be to enhance the flow of water from the adjacent water body to the coastal marshes on the south
side of NC 615. The Wildlife Refuge has indicated that the placement of the pipe would also have the
affect of reducing hydrologic pressure in Corey's Ditch. However, based on the proposed locations it
appears that the introduction of the culverts would have a minimal affect on the hydrologic pressure in
Corey's Ditch. .
Based on the submittal of a Categorical Exclusion, it is anticipated that nosubstantial adverse impacts
would result from the replacement of bridge #7 at Corey's Ditch.
Submitted By: Lynn W. Mathis
Date: June 3, 2004
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: BRIDGE NO. 7
Transfer pending NBS Element #330651.1.1
DCM % DWQ %
Development Type FEE 143001601 4351000931625 6253 24300 1602 435100095 2341
1. Private, non-commercial
development that does not Involve $250 100%(S250) ` 0%($0)
the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
Ii. Pubfic or commercial development
that does not involve the filling or 5400 100%($400) 0%($0)
excavation of any wetlands or open
water areas:
111. For development that Involves the
filling and/or excavation of up to 1
acre of wetlands and/or open water ;
areas, determine if A. B, C, or D
below applies:
III(A). For private, non-commercial
development, If General water Quality $250 100%($250) 0%($0)
Certification No.3301 (see attached)
can be applied:
III(B): For public or commercial
development, if General water Quality 5400 100%(S400) 0%($0)
Certification No.3301 (see attached)
can be applied:
Water Quality
III(C). If G7
Certification (see attached)
N,..3301
could be applied, but DCM staff
determined that additional review and
$400
60%($240)
40%($160)
written DWQ concurrence Is needed
because of concerns related to water
quality or aquatic life:
III(D). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 3301 (see attached)
5400
60%($240)
40%(S160)
can not be applied:

IV. For development that involves
the filling and/or excavation of more 5475 60%(S285) 40% ($190)
than one acre of wetlands and/or
open water areas:

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WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
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JUN 1 5 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDo TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
May 11, 2004
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources RECEIVED
Division of Coastal Management MAY. 2 0 2004
1367 US 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909 COASTAL MANAGEMENT"
ELIZABETH CITY
Attention: Ms. Lynn Mathis
District Manager
Dear Madam:
Subject: Application for CAMA Major Development Permit for the proposed
replacement of Bridge No. 7 on NC 615 over Corey's Ditch in Currituck
County, NCDOT Division 1. Federal Project No. BRZ-615(1), State Project
No. 8.1040601, WBS Element: 33065.1.1, TIP No. B-3445
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No.
7 over Corey's Ditch on NC 615. Bridge No. 7 will be replaced on the existing alignment
with a new bridge approximately 170 feet in length and a cleared roadway width of 36 feet.
The approaches will include two 12 foot lanes with 8 foot shoulders. Permanent impacts to
coastal wetlands associated with this project include 0.11 acre of permanent fill. Permanent
impacts to non coastal wetlands associated with this project include 0.07 acre of permanent
fill. The bridge will be replaced in stages. A portion of the existing bridge will be
demolished while maintaining, one-lane, two-way traffic on the remaining portion. This will
allow the new structure to be partially constructed. Once the new structure is sufficient to
allow one-lane, two-way traffic, the remainder of the existing structure will be removed and
the remainder of the new structure constructed. NCDOT will adhere to a moratorium
allowing no work in water during the period of March 31 through September 30 to protect
anadromous fish.
At the request of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, equalizer pipes will be placed under NC
615 at six locations and existing pipes at two other locations are being replaced with larger
pipes. The proposed aluminum pipes will be 36 in. in size. These pipes will be buried one
foot. Permit drawing sheet 1 of 9 and plan sheet 5 shows the pipe locations.
Please find enclosed copies of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit
application (MP1, MP2, and MP5), Categorical Exclusion (CE), permit drawings, half size
plans, North Carolina Division of Water Quality Stormwater Permit, Guidelines for
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
2728 CAPITAL BLVD
PLB SUITE 16B
RALEIGH NC 27604
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Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee, an EEP Request Letter, green cards from the
Adjacent Riparian Land Owners, and a method of debiting $400 to be submitted to the DCM
for processing the CAMA permit.
According to Bridge Maintenance records, the sufficiency rating of the bridge is 31.5 out of
a possible 100. The new bridge will provide wider road shoulders on either side of the
structure which will increase the safety rating for the bridge.
Corey's Ditch is located in the Pasquotank River Basin (Hydrological Cataloguing Unit
03010205) and classified by the Division of Water Quality as SC. Class SC refers to all tidal
salt waters protected for secondary recreation such as fishing, boating and other activities
involving minimal skin contact, aquatic life propagation and survival, and wildlife.
Area of Environmental Concern (AEC): Affected AEC's include estuarine shorelines,
estuarine waters, public trust areas, and coastal wetlands.
An on-site field meeting was held on October 16, 2001. Attendees of this meeting include:
Bill Arrington (NC Division of Coastal Management (DCM)), Ed Harrell (DCM), David
Cox (NC Wildlife Resources Commission), Tom McCartney (US Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS)), Garland Pardue (FWS), and Kendall Smith (FWS, Mackay Island National Wildlife
Refuge). This meeting addressed the following issues:
Description of the proposed bridge replacement as compared to the existing bridge and
discussion of the proposed parking areas.
Construction techniques for the bridge replacement including placement of piles and
how they are constructed, and what type of bridge will be constructed.
- Concerns with wider vehicles crossing the bridge during the staged construction.
Removal of the existing causeway and loose material (rip rap and broken concrete).
March 31 through September 30 moratorium.
Discussion of mitigation.
PROPOSED IMPACTS TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
Bridge Demolition: Bridge No. 7 is 95 feet long and 25.2 feet wide. It has a reinforced
concrete deck on steel I-beams with timber caps and piles. Best Management Practices for
Bridge Demolition and Removal, which dictates that all existing structures over water be
removed by non-shattering methods, will be followed during demolition and construction.
Dropping any component of the bridge into the water is not acceptable unless it is proven
that there is no feasible alternative. If components of the bridge are dropped into the water,
coordination and approval with DCM will be required.
Permanent Impacts: The permit drawings report wetland impacts of 0.18 acre of permanent
fill. The permanent fill is due to the approach roadway fill for the proposed structure. There
will be 0.11 acre of coastal wetlands impacted. In addition, there will be 0.13 acre of fill in
surface water from the approach roadway fill for the proposed bridge structure.
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PROTECTED SPECIES
Threatened and Endangered Species: Plants and animals with federal classification of
Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected
under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended. As of January 29, 2003, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists 7
federally protected species for Currituck County. Habitat exists only for the threatened bald
eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). In a letter dated June 10, 2003, the USFWS concurred
with the conclusion that this project is not likely to adversely affect the bald eagle. A copy
of this letter is attached. Biological conclusions of "No Effect" for each of the remaining
species are valid and are presented in the attached CE.
• West Indian Manatee: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a list
of "Precautions for the general construction in areas which may be used by the
West Indian manatee in North Carolina." These precautions will be considered
in all aspects of project construction (see attached precaution instructions).
Essential Fish Habitat: The 1996 amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Management and Conservation Act (MSFCMA) set forth a new mandate for the National
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), regional fishery management councils (FMC) and other
Federal agencies to identify and protect important marine and anadromous fish habitat. The
FMCS, with the assistance from NMFS, have delineated "essential fish habitat" (EFH) for
managed species. In the South Atlantic region, waterbodies in Currituck County are listed in
which EFHs are found. Corey's Ditch is not a listed waterbody for EFHs. Therefore, the
rules of the MSFCMA will not apply for this project. Ron Sechler of the National Marine
Fisheries Service was contacted on April 29, 2004, and recommended that an EFH
assessment not be done for this project.
MITIGATION OPTIONS
AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION: Specific avoidance and minimization measures for
this project include using a maximum slope of 3:1, replacing the existing bridge in its
current location, installing equalizer pipes, and constructing the bridge in stages, which will
allow for maintaining traffic on the existing bridge.
COMPENSATION: This project will permanently impact a total-of-0.J-8 acre-of-non-coastal
and coastal wetlands. Despite the minimization strategies employed for the proposed
project, the resulting wetland impacts will be greater than 0.1 acre and will require
mitigation.
Based upon the agreements stipulated in the "Memorandum of Agreement Among the North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department
of Transportation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (MOA)", it is
understood that the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Ecological Enhancement Program (EEP), will assume responsibility for satisfying the
Section 404 compensatory mitigation requirements for NCDOT projects that are listed in
Exhibit 1 of the subject MOA during the Ecological Enhancement Program (EEP) transition
period which ends on July 1, 2005.
Since the subject project is listed in Exhibit 1, the necessary compensatory mitigation to
offset unavoidable impacts to waters that are jurisdictional under the federal Clean Water
Act will be provided by the EEP (see attached letter to EEP). The offsetting mitigation will
derive from an inventory of assets already in existence within the same Ecoregion and the
same 8-digit cataloguing unit. We have avoided and minimized the impacts to jurisdictional
resources to the greatest extent possible as described above. The remaining, unavoidable
impacts to 0.18 acre of jurisdictional wetlands will be offset by compensatory mitigation
provided by the EEP program.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
NCDOT requests that the proposed work be authorized under a Coastal Area Management
Act Major Development Permit. NCDOT will also be applying for issuance of a United
States Army Corps of Engineers NWP 23 and a section 401 Water Quality Certification
from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality under a separate cover. A copy of this
letter is attached.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need additional
information please call Matt Haney at [phone].
Sincerely
Gregory . Thorpe, Ph.D
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
cc:
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Mr. Bill Biddlecomb, USACE, Washington
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Mike Street, NCDMF
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. D.R. Conner, PE; Division 1 Engineer
Mr. John Hennessy, DWQ, Raleigh
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Clay Willis, DIV 1 DEO
FORM DCM-MP-1

1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
PPr(% "L E
APPLICATION MAY ? 0 2004
(To be completed by all applicants) 'VM LOAF I ZA L TNA? TMENT
_ b. City, town, community or landmark
Knotts Island NC I t- C."w"a)
Name N .C Dept of Transportation
Address 1548 Mail Service Center
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27699-1548 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
C. Street address or secondary road number
NC 615
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g.
river, creek sound, bay) Back Bay, Corey's
Ditch
3. DESCRIPTION & PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier,
and excavation and/or filling activities.
Brid a Construction: Existin location over
Corey's Ditch Ql??L' ?1 }7IGEtslQal
City State
Zip Day Phone b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Fax New Work
C. Project name (if any) TIP. No. B-3445 C. Will the project be for public, private or
commercial use? Public
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use,
Note: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), methods of construction and daily operations
and/or project name. of proposed project. If more space is needed,
please attach additional pages. Purpose: to
replace degrading Bridge No. 7 over Corey's
Ditch at the existing location to provide safer
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED and more efficient traffic operations.
PROJECT Methods of construction: Staged construction
a. County Currituck
Revised 03/95
FORM DCM-MP-1
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities
4. LAND AND WATER n/a
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 2.3 ac
n. Describe location and type of discharges to
b. Size of individual lot(s) n/a waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW effluent, "wash down", and residential
or NWL 5.0 discharges.) Surface runoff
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
see nQ 5 of the CE
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
e. Vegetation on tract n/a
Marsh grass (see og 8&9 of the CE)
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Man-made features now on
roadway, wood foot bridges on both
along
_
sides of the bridge 5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land In addition to the completed application form, the
use plan.) following items must be submitted:
X Conservation Transitional
Developed _ Community * A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
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Rural Other other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
h. How is the tract zoned by local government? claiming to be the owner of said property, then
Agriculture forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
- which the owner claims title, plus written permission
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the from the owner to carry out the project.
applicable zoning? X Yes _ No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable.) * An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
been done for the tract? X Yes No Coastal Resources Commission Rule 710203 for a
If yes, by whom? SHPO detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes X No
Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes _ No
Coastal (marsh) X Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? Yes
(Attach documentation, if available)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
d
Revised 03/95
ORM DCM-MP-1
te. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
umber, landmarks, and the like.
A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name see sheet ofI of permit drawings
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
* A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
* A check for $ 0 made payable to the Department
of Environmen alth, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
* A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
A statement of compliance with the N. C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of
public funds or use of public lands, attach a
statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
6. CERTIFICATION AND
PERMISSION TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described
in the application. The project will be subject to
conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
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Print Name -S
Signature, _
Landown or Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
X DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
X DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom 1490kel)
MAY 2 0 20 ill
COASTAL IYANAGEMENT
ELIZABETH CITY
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Existing Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
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COASTAL B ENT
ETH CITY
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards none,
b. Type of material to be excavated _
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes X No
d. High ground excavation in cubic yards None
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area upland area
b. Dimensions of disposal area The contractor will be
. responsible for the disposal area.
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes X No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? _ Yes No
If yes, where? N/A
Revised 03/95
EG aVt:u
Form DCM-MP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes X No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes X No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION N/A
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead X Riprap
b. Length 7151
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or?wp
7 ft
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or iWl)
14 ft
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
N/A
(Source of information)
f. Type of butkhead or riprap material Rock Plating_
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap 390 CY
(2) Bulkhead backfill N/A
h. Type of fill material Rock Plating
i. Source of fill material Contractor will supply if
needed.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
X Yes No
MAY 2. 0 2004
If yes, COASTAL MANAGEMENT
ELIZABEITH Cl?i Y
(1) Amount of materta to a placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area o.1?7 u?
(3) Purpose of fill to fill with proper materials
for road construction
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area 0.192.ac,
(2) Purpose of fill to fill with proper
materials for road construction
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? silt fence sheet piling, inlet
protection
b. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
backhoe bulldozer, crane
c. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
NCDOT - TIP No. B-3445
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Date
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-5
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BRIDGES AND
EQAS"2ATV4
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major (4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all removed? (Explain)
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to
this proposed project.
g. Length of proposed bridge 180 ft
1. BRIDGES
h. Width of proposed bridge 40 ft
a. Public X Private
i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
b. Type of bridge (construction material) 2.7 ft to 6.7 ft
Concrete deck slab bridge with steel piles and
post and beam bents j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
Yes X No
C. Water body to be crossed by bridge If yes, explain
Corey's Ditch
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL 17 ft at mean tide level
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge? Low chord raised 2.3 ft from existing bridge
_X _ Yes No clearance will vary due to tidal influence
If yes, 1. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
(1) Length of existing bridge 96 ft reducing or increasing the existing navigable
(2) Width of existing bridge 22 ft opening? X Yes No
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing If yes, explain will increase opening allowing
bridge n/a small boat passage.
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain) all
Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)?
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above
the MHW or NWL
M. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? X_ Yes No
If yes, explain proposed structure will cross
existing wetlands south of the existing location
n. Have you contacted the U. S. Coast Guard
concerning their approval?
X Yes No
If yes, please provide record of their action.
see Appendix of the CE
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-5
2. CULVERTS
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
b. Number of culverts proposed
Type of culvert (construction material, style)
d.
Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing bridge
(2) Width of existing bridge
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain)
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above
the MHW or NWL
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
removed? (Explain)
f. Length of proposed culvert
g. Width of proposed culvert
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the
MHW or NWL
Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow?
Yes No
If yes, explain
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
potential? Yes No
If yes, explain
3. EXCAVATION AND F.
a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation below the MHW or NWL?
Yes K_ No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavated
(3) Depth of area to be excavated
(4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards
b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation within:
- Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs _ Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavated
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards
c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge of culvert
require any highground excavation?
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavated
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards
d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves
any excavation, please complete the following:
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
(to be determined by contractor)
(2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
(to be determined by contractor)
(3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes X No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-S
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes _ No N/A
(5) Does the disposal area include any coastal
wetlands (marsh), SAVs, or other wetlands?
Yes X No
If yes, give dimensions if different from (2)
above. n/a
(6) Does the disposal area include any area below
the MHW or NWL? Yes No
If yes, give dimension if different from No. 2
above. n/a
e. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed below
MHW or NWL? Y, Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled 6,25 Ek
(2) Width of area to be filled
(3) Purpose of fill 4* ?611I 41, armer -
ma?icial, ?,r [peal /?„71c ?1.1??n
Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed within:
k Coastal Wetlands - SAVs -Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled fo?l'
(2) Width of area to be filled IS - -
(3) Purpose of fill ?o ; d w n ear
aav erial' ?.r- rot L'or, cucF;,n
g. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed on
highground? - Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of area,to be filled
(2) Width of area to be filled
(3) Purpose of fill
4. GENERAL
a. Will the proposed project involve any mitigation?
X Yes No
If yes, explain in detail
See attached permit application for details.
b. Will the proposed project require the relocation of
any existing utility lines? X Yes -No
If yes, explain in detail telephone. power lines
and fiberoRtic lines
Will the proposed project require the construction of
any temporary detour structures?
Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail
d. Will the proposed project require any work
channels? Yes X No
If yes, complete Form DCM-MP-2
e. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Sheet Piling, silt fence:
NCDOT Sedimentation and Erosion Control
Guidelines will be followed.
f. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? backhoes, bulldozer, crane, and other
necessary equipment to replace bridge
g. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
h. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any shoreline stabilization?
X Yes No
If yes, explain in detail
Rock plate for stabilization
NCDOT - TIP No. B-3445
Applicant or Project Name
Signature
'd
Date
Revised 03/95
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Site Parcel Name Address
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N.C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
CURRITUCK COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.1040601 (B-3445)
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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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July 25, 2002
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IAY 2 0 20914
NC Dept of Transportation
Attn: Mr. Marshall Clawson
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
NIANAGEMENT
PLIZABETH CITY
Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW7020604
Bridge Replacement for
Bridge No. 7, Hwy 615
General Stormwater Permit
Currituck County
Dear Mr. Clawson:
The Washington Regional Office received the completed
Stormwater Application and supporting information on June 13, 2002.
Staff review of the plans and specifications ohs dthe etermined a at
with
the project, as proposed, will comply
Regulations se forth in Title 15A NCAC 7020604 dated July 25, 2002•to O
Permit No. SW 7t020604 NC Department of
Transportation.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Any future development at this site will
d a permit for any
require an additional Stormwater review
Stormwater control measures deemed appropriate.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this
permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form
of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the office of 61 47.
Administrative Heandsgsare P.O ade athis27permitalshall be 2 f nal 4and
Unless such dema
binding.
943 Washington Square Mall Washington, N.C. 27889 Telephone [phone]rt1 FAX [phone]
NC Department of Transportation
July 25, 2002
Page Two
If you have any questions, or need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Bill Moore at (252) 946-
6481, extension, 264.
Sincerely,
J--Jim Mulligan
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: Washington Regional Office
Central Files
State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No SW7020604
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
GENERAL PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143,
General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable
Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
NC Department of Transportation MAY G ZC
Currituck County
;OASTAL IVIANAGEMEN i'
FOR THE 1R.IZAC?ETH CITY
construction, operation and maintenance of stormwater management
systems in compliance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H.1000
(hereafter referred to as the "stormwater rules") and the approved
stormwater management plans and specifications, and other
supporting data as attached and on file with and approved by the
Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this permit for
Best Management Practices to serve Bridge No. 7 replacement project
located near Knotts Island, NC.
The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded and shall be subject to the following specific conditions
and limitations.
I. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. This project involves replacement of Bridge No. 7 on NC
Hwy 615 near Knotts Island, NC. BMP's include avoiding
deck drains, and use of grassed shoulders.
2. Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by
this permit are incorporated by reference and are
enforceable parts of the permit.
3. No stormwater piping in addition to the existing piping
shall be allowed except:
3
a. That minimum amount necessary to direct runoff
beneath an impervious surface such as a road.
b. That minimum amount needed under driveways to
provide access to lots.
II.
SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. Grasslined swales,
Management PracticE
shall be adequately
project.
2. The permittee shall
control measures in
Control Plan.
vegetated buffers and other Best
!s used for stormwater runoff control
maintained throughout the life of the
at all times provide adequate erosion
conformance with the approved Erosion
3. The permittee shall submit all information requested by
the Director or his representative within the time frame
specified in the written information request.
III. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations
contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in
accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143.215.6C.
2. The permit may be modified, revoked or terminated for
cause. The filing of a request for a permit
modification, or termination does not void any permit
condition.
3. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the.
Director from reopening and modifying laws, rules, and
regulations contained in Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.1000; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et.al.
4. The following items will require a modification to the
permit:
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of
size
Project name change
Change of ownership
Redesign or addition
built-upon area.
Further subdivision of
4
to the approved amount of
the project area

f. In addition, the Director may determine that other
revisions to the project should require a
modification to the permit.
5. For any additions or modifications of the previously
permitted built-upon area, the permittee shall submit to
the Director revised plans and specifications and shall
receive approval prior to construction.
6. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted
site does not meet one or more of the minimum
requirements of the permit. Within the time frame
specified in the notice, the permittee shall submit a
written time schedule to the Director for modifying the
site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall
provide copies of revised plans and certification in
writing to the Director that the changes have been made.
7. The permit is not transferable to any person except after
notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the
permit to change the name and incorporate such other
requirements as may be necessary. A formal permit
request must be submitted to the Division of Water
Quality accompanied by the appropriate fee, documentation
from both parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this
request will be considered on its merits, and may or may
not be approved.
8. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the
Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state and federal)
which have jurisdiction.
Permit issued this the 25 th day of July, 2002.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION

}-Alan W. Klimek, PE, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW7020604
5
United States Department of the Interior
j FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office MAY Post Office Box 33726
•?!+cN, a, ??*9 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 ?iaAS1 A? w r
ELIZABETH
GUIDELINES FOR AVOIDING IMPACTS TO THE WEST INDIAN MANATEE
Precautionary Measures for Construction Activities in North Carolina Waters
The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), also known as the Florida manatee, is
a Federally-listed endangered aquatic mammal protected under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act
of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C 1461 et seq.). The manatee is also listed as endangered
under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act of 1987 (Article 25 of Chapter 113 of
the General Statutes). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is the lead Federal
agency responsible for the protection and recovery of the West Indian manatee under the
provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Adult manatees average 10 feet long and weigh about 2,200 pounds, although some
individuals have been recorded at lengths greater than 13 feet and weighing as much as
3,500 pounds. Manatees are commonly found in fresh, brackish, or marine water habitats,
including shallow coastal bays, lagoons, estuaries, and inland rivers of varying salinity
extremes. Manatees spend much of their time underwater or partly submerged, making
them difficult to detect even in shallow water. While the manatee's principal stronghold in
the United States is Florida, the species is considered a seasonal inhabitant of North
Carolina with most occurrences reported from June through October.
To protect manatees in North Carolina, the Service's Raleigh Field Office has prepared
precautionary measures for general construction activities in waters used by the species.
Implementation of these measure will allow in-water projects which do not require blasting
to proceed without adverse impacts to manatees. In addition, inclusion of these guidelines
as conservation measures in a Biological Assessment or Biological Evaluation, or as part
of the determination of impacts on the manatee in an environmental document prepared
pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, will expedite the Service's review of the
document for the fulfillment of requirements under Section 7 of the Endangered Species
Act. These measures include:
1. The project manager and/or contractor will inform all personnel associated with the
project that manatees may be present in the project area, and the need to avoid any harm
to these endangered mammals. The project manager will ensure that all construction
personnel know the general appearance of the species and their habit of moving about
completely or partially submerged in shallow water. All construction personnel will be
informed that they are responsible for observing water-related activities for the presence
of manatees.
2. The project manager and/or the contractor will advise all construction personnel that

diSWto
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT' OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
LYNDo TIPPETT
SECRETARY
April 22, 2004
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Transition Manager
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Dear Sir:
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?,>4.r^'qc
Subject: Currituck County. Replacement of Bridge No. 7 over Corey's Ditch on NC 615.
State Project No 8.1040601. TIP No. B-3445.
The purpose of this letter is to request that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) provide confirmation that you are willing to provide compensatory mitigation for the
project in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed July 22, 2003 by the
USACE, the NCDENR and the NCDOT.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace Bridge No. 7 over Corey's
Ditch on NC 615 in Currituck County. The existing bridge will be replaced with a new bridge at
the existing location. The proposed right-of-way (ROW) width for the project is 120 ft.
RESOURCES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 AND 401 OF THE
CLEAN WATER ACT.
We have avoided and minimized the impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent
possible as described in the permit application. A copy of the permit application can be found at
http•//www.ncdot.org/planning/pe/naturalunit/Applications.html. The remaining impacts to
jurisdictional resources will be compensated for by mitigation provided by the EEP program.
We estimate that 0.18 acre of wetlands will be impacted.
The project is located in the Coastal Plain Physiographic Province in Currituck County in the
Pasquotank River basin in Hydrological Cataloguing Unit 03010205.
• The wetland impacts total 0.18 acre of estuarine wetlands. We propose to provide
compensatory mitigation for the wetland impacts by using the EEP for the 0.18 acre of
impacts.
I .
Please send the letter of confirmation to Bill Biddlecome (USACE Coordinator) at U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office (P.O. Box 1000 Washington, NC
27889-1000). Mr. Biddlecome's FAX number is [phone]. The current let date for the
project is September 21, 2004 for which the let review date is August 3, 2004.
In order to satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation will be performed; the NCDWQ
requires a formal letter from EEP indicating their willingness and ability to provide the
mitigation work requested by NCDOT. The NCDOT requests such a letter of confirmation be
addressed to Mr. John Hennessy of NCDWQ, with copies submitted to NCDOT.
If you have any questions or need additional information please call Matt Haney at (919)
715-1428
Wory orpe, Ph.D.,
En vironmental Management Director
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Michael Street, NCDMF
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Ms. Lynn Mathis, NCDCM
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Don Conner, P.E., Division 1 Engineer
Mr. Clay Willis, Division 1 DEO
Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., EEP, Raleigh
Ms. Becky Fox, USEPA
Mr. John F. Sullivan, III, FHWA
/t I w '
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
January 13, 1999
MEMORANDUM
PIT
ly''• 2 i2 IYCYC Y,
"(AY 2 0 )004
OASTAL I ,,1ANAGEt#vje \l,s?
17-LI7_ACFTH CITY
TO: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Transportation
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State tstoric Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Bridge Group XIX, Bridge 7 on NC 615 over
canal, Currituck County, B-3445, ER 99-7924
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
C -?

199 '
9 i

s

Thank you for your memorandum of December 8, 1998, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a search of our maps and files and have located the following structure
of historical or architectural importance within the general area of the project:
Bridge #7. This bridge was built in 1936.
We look forward to meeting with an architectural historian from the North Carolina
Department of Transportation to review the aerial and photographs of the project area so
we can make our survey recommendation.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Based on our
present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any archaeological resources which may
be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places will be affected by the
project construction. We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological investigation be
conducted in connection with this project.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for
Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the
above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at
919/733-4763.
DB:slw
cc: N. Graf
B. Church
L. Novick
a,w STAtr n:
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 Qt,
TIP # 13.:5q y _5 Federal :did # BEE - (0-1 . ( 1 County C_l 1Y d ? !?
CONCURRENCE FORIM
FOR
PROPERTIES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
On representatives of the
;?
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
Federal Highway Administration (FHwA)
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO'!
Other
reviewed the subiect project at
A scopina meetu:?-,
?. Historic architectural resources photoRranh review session/consultation
Other
All parties present agreed
there are no properties over fifn, years old within the project s area of potential en",
there are no properties less than fifty years old which are considered to meet Criterion
Consideration G within the project's area of potential effect.
there are properties over fifty years old (list attached) within the project's area of potential effeLL.
but based on the historical information available and the photographs of each property. properties
identified a rJ, q d s are
considered not eligible f the National Register and no further evaluation of them is necessary
there are no National Register-listed properties within the project's area of potential effect.
igned:
?--k a 'i ( k VCaL ?u.?. Au?q ? Iq c(c(
'.epresentative, i DOT` Date
I lqq
l
HwA, fo a Division Administrator, or other Federal Agenev Date
4
44
e esentat' e, SHPO Date
ate Historic Preservation Officer Date
..1,
If a survey report is prepared. a final cope of this form and the attached list will be included.
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WIJ-DLIFE SERVICE
-? ,• 1875 Century Boulevard
in Reply Refer To, Atlanta. Gcorgia 30345
.
FWS/R4/RF/RE
8 2 LA-North Carolina
Mackay Island NWR
(R5) Noa Carolina DOT
Memorandum
To: Refuge Manager, Mackay Island NWR
From: Realty Specialist, Branch-Fast
Subject; Right-of-Way Permit
Attached for your files is an executed copy of the permit for the replacement and
enlargement of an e)isting bridge along State Road 615 within Mackay Island National
Wildlife Refuge in Currituck County, North Carolina.
If you have questions or comments, contact me at 404-679-7215.
Attachment A4dt-- '
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LA - North Carolina
Maekay Isalnd NWR
(R5)NC MT

For 53,496 square feet of right-of-way for the purpose of replacing and enlarging an existing
bridge known as Corey's Bridge #7 along State Road 615 within Mackay Island National Wildlife
Refuge. This bridge is the only access to a portion of the Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
NOW THEREFORE, THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR. through his
authorized wre=tative, the Regional Director, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in accordance
wit}a ap licabr le authorities, in accordance with regulations published September 30, 1977, in 50
CFR 2 21, and in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred Dollars and No/100 ($200.00) does
hereby grant a right-of-way permit (permit) to the North Carolina Department of Transpoitation,
herein referred to as the PEM E, to use and occupy certain lands of Mackay Island
National Wildlife Refuge for the purpose of 53,496 square foot of right-of--way for a period of 50
Yom, or so long as it is used for the purpose granted, commencing on 7t_h day of July
,2003.
The said right-of-way is described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
By accepting this right-of-way permit, the permittee agrees to the following terms and conditions
and special stipulations (where indicated the term "protect" or "refuge manager" refers to Mackay
Island National Wildlife Refuge or the manager in charge of the facility.).
(1). To comply with State and Federal laws applicable to the project within which the
permit is granted, and to the lauds which are included in the permit area and lawflil existing
regulations thereunder.
(2) To clear and keep clear the lands within the permit area to the extent and in the
manner directed by the project manager in charge; and to dispose of all vegetative and other
material cut, uprooted, or otherwise accumulated during the construction and maintenance of the
project in such a manner as to decrease the fire hazard and also in accordance with such
instructions as the project manager may specify.
(3) To prevent the disturbance or removal of any public land survey monument or project
boundary monument unless and until the permittee has requested and received from the Regional
Director approval of measures the permittee will take to perpetuate the location of aforesaid
monument. -
(4) To take such soil and resource conservation and protection measures, including weed
control on the land covered by the permit as the project manager in charge may request.
(5) To do everything reasonably within its power, both independently and on request of
any duly authorized representative of the United States, to prevent and suppress fires on or near
lands to be occupied under the permit areas, including making available such construction, and
maintenance forces as may be reasonably obtainable for the suppression of such fires.

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NCDOT Rightrof--Way permit - RS - Mackay Island NWR
(6) To rebuild and repair such road, fences, structures, and trails as may be destroyed or
injured by construction work and, upon request by the Regional Director, to build and maintain
necessary and suitable crossings for all roads and trails that intersect the works constructed,
maintained, or operated under the pernsit.
(7) To pay the United States the full value for all damages to the lands or other property
of the United States caused by its employees, contractors, or agents of the contractors, and to
indemnify the United States against any liability for damages to life, person, or property arising
from the occupancy or use of the lands under the permit, except where the permit is granted
hereunder to a State or governmental agency which has no legal power to assume such a liability
with respect to damages caused by it to lands or property; such agency in lieu thereof agrees to
repair all such damages. Where the permit involves lands which are under the exclusive
jurisdiction of the United States, the holder or its employees, contractors, or agents of the United
States, the holder or his employees, contractors, or agents of the contractors, shall be liable to
third parties for injuries incurred in connection with the permit area. Grant of permits involving
special hazards will impose liability without fault for injury and damage to the land and property
of the United States up to a specified maximum limit commensurate with the foreseeable risks or
hazards presented. The amount of no-fault liability for each occurrence is hereby limited to no
more than $1,000,000.
(9) To notify promptly the project manager in charge of the amount of merchantable
timber, if any, whie will be cut, removed, or destroyed in the construction and maintenance of
the project; and to pay the United States in advance of construction such sum of money as the
project manager may determine to be the full stumpage value of the timber to be so cut, removed,
or destroyed.
(9) That all or any part of the permit granted may be suspended or terminated by the
Regional Director for failure to comply with any or all terms and conditions of the grant, or for
abandonment. A rebuttable presumption of abandonment is raised by deliberate failure of the
holder to use for any continuous two-year period the permit for the purpose for which it was
granted or renewed. In the event of noncompliance or abandonment, the Regional Director will
notify in writing the holder of the permit of his intention to suspend or terminate such grant 60
days from the date of the notice, stating the reasons therefor, unless prior to that time the holder
completes such corrective actions as are specified in the notice. The Regional Director may grant
an extension of time within which to complete corrective actions when, in his judgement,
extenuating circumstances not within the holder's control such as adverse weather conditions,
disturbance to wildlife during breeding periods or periods of peak concentration, or other
compelling reasons warrant. Should the holder of a right-of-way issued under authority of the
Mineral L.casing Act, as amended, fail to take corrective action within the 60-day period, the
Regional Director will provide for an administrative proceeding pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 554, prior to
a final Departmental decision to suspend or terminate the permit. In the case of all other right-of-
way holders, failure to take corrective action within the 60-day period will result in a
determination by the Regional Director to suspend or terminate the permit. No administrative
proceeding shall be required where the permit terminates under its terms.
(10) To restore the land to its original condition to the satisfaction of the Regional
Director so far as it is reasonably possible to do so upon revocation and/or termination of the
permit, unless this requirement is waived in writing by the Regional Director. Termination also
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includes P=Wts that terminate under the terms of the grant.
(11) To keep the project manager informed at all times of its address, and in case of
corporations, of the address of its principal place of business and the names and addresses of its
principal officers.
(12) That in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the project, he shall not
discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, or
national origin and shall require an identical provision to be included in all subcontracts.
(13) That the grant of the permit shall be subject to the express condition that the exercise
thereof will not unduly Interfere with the mm agemcnt, administration, or disposal by the United
States of the land affected thereby. The applicant agrees and consents to the occupancy and use
by the United States, its grantee, permittee, or lessee of any part of the permit area not actually
occupied for the purpose of the granted rights to the extent that it does not interfere with the full
and safe utilization thereof by the holder. The holder of a permit also agrees that authorized
representatives of the United States shall have the right of access to the permit area for the
purpose of making inspections and monitoring the construction, operation and maintenance of
facilities.
(14) That the permit herein granted shall be subject to the express covenant that any
facility constructed thereon will be modified or adapted, if such is found by the Regional Director
m be necessary, without liability or expense to the United States, so that such facility will not
conflict with the use and occupancy of the land for any authorized works which may hereafter be
constructed. thereon under the authority of the United States. Any such modification will be
planned "and scheduled so as not to interfere unduly with or to have minimal effect upon continuity
of energy and delivery requirements,
(15) That the permit herein granted shall be for the specific use described and may not be
constructed to include the further right to authorize any other use within the permit area unless
approved in writing by the Regional Director.
(16) To sustain from or perform: those activities as required by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service in order to comply with the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act of
1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), the Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16
U.S.C. 469 et se %.), Executive Order 11593 "Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural
Environment" of May 13, 1971 (36 FR 8921), and "Procedures for the Protection of Historic and
Cultural Properties" (36 FR 800).
(17) Should previously unrecorded cultural resources or human remains be made on
Service land, construction activities will be halted immediately at that location. The Regional
Archaeologist and the Project Manager are to be contacted at once. Should further
archaeological investigations be deemed necessary by the Regional Archaeologist, and the State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the Permittee will develop and submit a mitigation plan.
Upon approval, the Regional Archaeologist will then process the required Archaeological
Resources Protection Act (ARPA) permit.
(18) Should human remains in an unmarked grave be encountered, Refuge Law
Enforcement will be contacted immediately in addition tot he Regional Archaeologist, the Project
Manager, the County Sheriff's Office, and the SHPO. Should the human remains be identified as
Native American, then consultation with, pertinent Native American groups will be initiated as per
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the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act.
(19) Upon removal of the old bridge, existing steel bulkheads will be left in place. The
ends of this bulkheading will be armored with rip-rap down the canal banks approximately 40 feet
beginning at the bridge and extending southward along each canal bank to protect the shoreline
from further erosion. Additional rip-rap will be placed at the base and in front of the steel
kunder ettold ibridge ulkhead ato the nd will also side of the protects the new bridge abutments reduce the
risk of of erosion undercutting the
(20) To enhance sheet flow and reduce some of the hydrologic pressure on Corey's Ditch,
additional culverts will be installed underneath the causeway. A total of seven new culverts and
two upgrades with a minimum diameter of 36 inches, 48 inches where road elevations permit, will
be installed as identified on the attached map. Specific locations may be adjusted to accommodate
the largest pipes based upon the site. Culverts are to be constructed from corrugated arched pipe
and must be stabilized on each end with rip-rap. The Refuge Manager also recommends et the
two existing pipes at the cast end of the Causeway, which are only partially on the refuge,
with similar sized culverts (36" arched pipe or larger). Currently, these pipes are 24 inch
round pipes and are beginning to deteriorate. The specific size and location of the pipes will be
approved by the Refuge Manager in coordination with NCDOT.
(21) No in water work will be conducted during the North Carolina Wildlife Resource
Commission moratoriura for fisheries resources, March 31 through September 30 of each year.
(22) Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bridge Demolition and Removal, BMP for
the Protection of Surface Waters will be implemented, and the USFWS constructions guidelines
regarding manatee habitat will be utilized.
(23) Wetlands will not be used for borrow or waste areas outside of what is described in
the existing plans.
(24) A Stormwater Management Permit will be obtained from the NC Division of Water
Quality for the operation of the permanent drainage easement.
(25) No material will be disposed of by burning on refuge property.
(26) NCDOT or their designee/ropresentative will be responsible for posting and
maintaining signage regarding the closure of the construction area to all recreational activity.
NCDOT or their designee/representative will post signs as recommended by the Refuge Manager.
(27) Upon project completion all construction debris will be removed from the site to the
satisfaction of the Refuge Manager.
(28) Upon project completions, the area within the right-of-way will be restored to its
original contours and elevations including but not limited to the plant community that existed
prior to construction.
(29} Upon project completion, NCDOT will contact the Refuge Manager for a final
inspection and approval. Corrective action will be required by NCDOT for problem resolution
relative to non-compliance with permit conditions or other project related actions with potential
for detriment to refuge lands not acceptable to Refuge Manager.
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NCDOT Right-of-way - R5- Mackay Island NWR
iN WrmESS WHEREOF, I --TB U I?-?-? MS4tq T2ha e executed this
instrument on behalf of the permittee herein on this -7 r" day of Z,.L ?
North Carolina
Dcpartment of Transportation
with ts: Rt6H of wA%f g' 4CS-?\$
tary public
my CnmM,sS,eytfIRe5 `c? New
2
IN TNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this /s day of
2003.
C, 8
TIM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
tAUfi#wZ-
1tIleS9
Notary Public
A. V -OA
r qRY P
W COMMISSION B V6 iBER 23 2003
By:
Region ector
U.S. I~ s and Wildlife Service
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25.OOfeet to patent "1" , the poLnZ Of beginning, aft t be- aziating
right of way lie-to. Thence along the rjew right of wsy
522°04? 08#W 20.00 feet to Point 'Ax". Thence N70018' 3*8%V-2 .33
feet to Point 'A311. Thence 3967033' 54'Pii 93.93 roQt with an. ARC of
93-8311 feet and a madius of 11404.1559 feet to point 44L0.. Th1knae
H671619P54"N 210.64 £aet to Paint '051f. Thence N63°43'37"ITT 212.76
feet with an ARC of 212.908 feet and a Radius of 1692-.62.23-Z"t
to Point "6". Thence N55°42'33"W 181.61 feat to Point "711. Thd?noa
V31°17' 56^E 20.00 feet to point "8" oa•.the•.?a stis+4 -nom _way.
Yhenve alanq the ar.Lating right of way $54042' 03"E 156.49 toot to
polsnt "90. Thence 86301ST 00"E 267 . 4$ - Fad with an 1-AG of • 2.6-7,'74L
feet and a Radius or 1662.0223 feat to Point "10". Thence
567.55' 52^E 510.00 fowt to point tae pair.-"y t %a po-? of
begirning and oont:i.nuing approy =tely 23256 squire root: In new
right: of way.
mmerlpdon of A ZIMMASal R/W Eaanaoent #
St arti.tyq on BUZI"Y 7..i.ne -L- POS 19+50-00 thQnoe 1122°04' 091"t 25.00
feet to point: "140, thole point of bagi:nning On' the 0"sk"? r?ght
of way. Thenca alo,rq the existing right of wetly N67056? 52"Fi 510.00
feet too Point '"17". Thence N63°1R?58 ii 259.41 feet wtTs"Zrr-ARq of
259.69R i'eet and s Radius of 1612.0223 feet to Point "IS"- Thence
N58°42' 04"w 1156.80 feet tv, point %11.9w. Thmmclw along a-t3 - h
of way 101.17f 86"z 20.00 feet to Point 1120". Thence 86615612911z
319.54 feet to point "22"- Thence 865928r29"E 374.71 re" to
point 1%23". Thence 2220040811X 20.00 feet to point "14", the
point of begiraii V and eontirmIng approxinately 29244--Squl=a-•:9awt
in new right of way
The above areas are am dapi at-.ed -on that survey -entitled- S---- 0f
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
June 9, 2004
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MEMORANDUM:
TO: Mr. John R. Dorney
Environmental Biological Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Bridge No. 7 on HWY 615, Knotts Island, in Currituck County
Proposed Project: Replace bridge over Corey's Ditch along NC 615 in Mackay Island
National Wildlife Refuge
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by June 30, 2004. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
Lynn Mathis at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are
requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
May 11, 2004
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
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Elizabeth
Attention: Ms. Lynn Mathis
District Manager WATER
QUA' Irk SECTION
Dear Madam:
Subject: Application for CAMA Major Development Permit for the proposed
replacement of Bridge No. 7 on NC 615 over Corey's Ditch in Currituck
County, NCDOT Division 1. Federal Project No. BRZ-615(1), State Project
No. 8.1040601, WBS Element: 33065.1.1, TIP No. B-3445
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No.
7 over Corey's Ditch on NC 615. Bridge No. 7 will be replaced on the existing alignment
with a new bridge approximately 170 feet in length and a cleared roadway width of 36 feet.
The approaches will include two 12 foot lanes with 8 foot shoulders. Permanent impacts to
coastal wetlands associated with this project include 0.11 acre of permanent fill. Permanent
impacts to non coastal wetlands associated with this project include 0.07 acre of permanent
fill. The bridge will be replaced in stages. A portion of the existing bridge will be
demolished while maintaining, one-lane, two-way traffic on the remaining portion. This will
allow the new structure to be partially constructed. Once the new structure is sufficient to
allow one-lane, two-way traffic, the remainder of the existing structure will be removed and
the remainder of the new structure constructed. NCDOT will adhere to a moratorium
allowing no work in water during the period of March 31 through September 30 to protect
anadromous fish.
At the request of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, equalizer pipes will be placed under NC
615 at six locations and existing pipes at two other locations are being replaced with larger
pipes. The proposed aluminum pipes will be 36 in. in size. These pipes will be buried one
foot. Permit drawing sheet 1 of 9 and plan sheet 5 shows the pipe locations.
Please find enclosed copies of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit
application (MP1, MP2, and MP5), Categorical Exclusion (CE), permit drawings, half size
plans, North Carolina Division of Water Quality Stormwater Permit, Guidelines for
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
2728 CAPITAL BLVD
PLB SUITE 168
RALEIGH NC 27604

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Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee, an EEP Request Letter, green cards from the
Adjacent Riparian Land Owners, and a method of debiting $400 to be submitted to the DCM
for processing the CAMA permit.
According to Bridge Maintenance records, the sufficiency rating of the bridge is 31.5 out of
a possible 100. The new bridge will provide wider road shoulders on either side of the
structure which will increase the safety rating for the bridge.
Corey's Ditch is located in the Pasquotank River Basin (Hydrological Cataloguing Unit
03010205) and classified by the Division of Water Quality as SC. Class SC refers to all tidal
salt waters protected for secondary recreation such as fishing, boating and other activities
involving minimal skin contact, aquatic life propagation and survival, and wildlife.
Area of Environmental Concern (AEC): Affected AEC's include estuarine shorelines,
estuarine waters, public trust areas, and coastal wetlands.
An on-site field meeting was held on October 16, 2001. Attendees of this meeting include:
Bill Arrington (NC Division of Coastal Management (DCM)), Ed Harrell (DCM), David
Cox (NC Wildlife Resources Commission), Tom McCartney (US Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS)), Garland Pardue (FWS), and Kendall Smith (FWS, Mackay Island National Wildlife
Refuge). This meeting addressed the following issues:
- Description of the proposed bridge replacement as compared to the existing bridge and
discussion of the proposed parking areas.
- Construction techniques for the bridge replacement including placement of piles and
how they are constructed, and what type of bridge will be constructed.
- Concerns with wider vehicles crossing the bridge during the staged construction.
- Removal of the existing causeway and loose material (rip rap and broken concrete).
- March 31 through September 30 moratorium.
- Discussion of mitigation.
PROPOSED IMPACTS TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
Bridge Demolition: Bridge No. 7 is 95 feet long and 25.2 feet wide. It has a reinforced
concrete deck on steel 1-beams with timber caps and piles. Best Management Practices for
Bridge Demolition and Removal, which dictates that all existing structures over water be
removed by non-shattering methods, will be followed during demolition and construction.
Dropping any component of the bridge into the water is not acceptable unless it is proven
that there is no feasible alternative. If components of the bridge are dropped into the water,
coordination and approval with DCM will be required.
Permanent Impacts: The permit drawings report wetland impacts of 0.18 acre of permanent
fill. The permanent fill is due to the approach roadway fill for the proposed structure. There
will be 0.11 acre of coastal wetlands impacted. In addition, there will be 0.13 acre of fill in
surface water from the approach roadway fill for the proposed bridge structure.
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PROTECTED SPECIES
Threatened and Endangered Species: Plants and animals with federal classification of
Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected
under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended. As of January 29, 2003, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists 7
federally protected species for Currituck County. Habitat exists only for the threatened bald
eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). In a letter dated June 10, 2003, the USFWS concurred
with the conclusion that this project is not likely to adversely affect the bald eagle. A copy
of this letter is attached. Biological conclusions of "No Effect" for each of the remaining
species are valid and are presented in the attached CE.
• West Indian Manatee: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a list
of "Precautions for the general construction in areas which may be used by the
West Indian manatee in North Carolina." These precautions will be considered
in all aspects of project construction (see attached precaution instructions).
Essential Fish Habitat: The 1996 amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Management and Conservation Act (MSFCMA) set forth a new mandate for the National
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), regional fishery management councils (FMC) and other
Federal agencies to identify and protect important marine and anadromous fish habitat. The
FMCS, with the assistance from NMFS, have delineated "essential fish habitat" (EFH) for
managed species. In the South Atlantic region, waterbodies in Currituck County are listed in
which EFHs are found. Corey's Ditch is not a listed waterbody for EFHs. Therefore, the
rules of the MSFCMA will not apply for this project. Ron Sechler of the National Marine
Fisheries Service was contacted on April 29, 2004, and recommended that an EFH
assessment not be done for this project.
MITIGATION OPTIONS
AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION: Specific avoidance and minimization measures for
this project include using a maximum slope of 3:1, replacing the existing bridge in its
current location, installing equalizer pipes, and constructing the bridge in stages, which will
allow for maintaining traffic on the existing bridge.
COMPENSATION: This project will permanently impact a total of 0.18 acre of non-coastal
and coastal wetlands. Despite the minimization strategies employed for the proposed
project, the resulting wetland impacts will be greater than 0.1 acre and will require
mitigation.
Based upon the agreements stipulated in the "Memorandum of Agreement Among the North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department
of Transportation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (MOA)", it is
understood that the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Ecological Enhancement Program (EEP), will assume responsibility for satisfying the
Section 404 compensatory mitigation requirements for NCDOT projects that are listed in
Exhibit 1 of the subject MOA during the Ecological Enhancement Program (EEP) transition
period which ends on July 1, 2005.
Since the subject project is listed in Exhibit 1, the necessary compensatory mitigation to
offset unavoidable impacts to waters that are jurisdictional under the federal Clean Water
Act will be provided by the EEP (see attached letter to EEP). The offsetting mitigation will
derive from an inventory of assets already in existence within the same Ecoregion and the
same 8-digit cataloguing unit. We have avoided and minimized the impacts to jurisdictional
resources to the greatest extent possible as described above. The remaining, unavoidable
impacts to 0.18 acre of jurisdictional wetlands will be offset by compensatory mitigation
provided by the EEP program.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
NCDOT requests that the proposed work be authorized under a Coastal Area Management
Act Major Development Permit. NCDOT will also be applying for issuance of a United
States Army Corps of Engineers NWP 23 and a section 401 Water Quality Certification
from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality under a separate cover. A copy of this
letter is attached.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need additional
information please call Matt Haney at [phone].
Sincerely
Gregory . Thorpe, Ph.D
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
cc:
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Mr. Bill Biddlecomb, USACE, Washington
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Mike Street, NCDMF
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. D.R. Conner, PE; Division 1 Engineer
Mr. John Hennessy, DWQ, Raleigh
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Clay Willis, DIV 1 DEO
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889-1000
Attention: Mr. William J. Biddlecome
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
Subject: Nationwide 23 application. Currituck County, Replacement of Bridge No. 7
on NC 615 over Corey's Ditch, Federal Project No. BRZ-615(1), State
Project No. 8.1040601, TIP No. B-3445.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No.
7 over Corey's Ditch on NC 615. Bridge No. 7 will be replaced on the existing alignment
with a new bridge approximately 170 feet in length and a cleared roadway width of 36 feet.
The approaches will include two 12 foot lanes with 8 foot shoulders. Permanent impacts to
wetlands associated with this project total 0.18 acres, comprised of 0.11 acre of coastal
wetlands and 0.07 acre of non-coastal wetlands. The bridge will be replaced in stages. A
portion of the existing bridge will be demolished while maintaining, one-lane, two-way
traffic on the remaining portion. This will allow the new structure to be partially
constructed. Once the new structure is sufficient to allow one-lane, two-way traffic, the
remainder of the existing structure will be removed and the remainder of the new structure
constructed.
At the request of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, equalizer pipes will be placed under NC
615 at six locations and existing pipes at two other locations are being replaced with larger
pipes. The proposed aluminum pipes will be 36 in. in size. These pipes will be buried one
foot. Permit drawing sheet 1 of 9 and plan sheet 5 shows the pipe locations.
Please find enclosed copies of the Categorical Exclusion (CE), permit drawings, half size
plans, North Carolina Division of Water Quality Stormwater Permit, Guidelines for
Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee, and an EEP Request Letter.
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May 11, 2004
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG
LOCATION:
2728 CAPITAL BLVD
PLB SUITE 168
RALEIGH NC 27604
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According to Bridge Maintenance records, the sufficiency rating of the bridge is 31.5 out of
a possible 100. The new bridge will provide wider road shoulders on either side of the
structure which will increase the safety rating for the bridge.
Corey's Ditch is located in the Pasquotank River Basin (Hydrological Cataloguing Unit
03010205) and classified by the Division of Water Quality as SC. Class SC refers to all tidal
salt waters protected for secondary recreation such as fishing, boating and other activities
involving minimal skin contact, aquatic life propagation and survival, and wildlife.
An on-site field meeting was held on October 16, 2001. Attendees of this meeting include:
Bill Arrington (NC Division of Coastal Management (DCM)), Ed Harrell (DCM), David
Cox (NC Wildlife Resources Commission), Tom McCartney (US Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS)), Garland Pardue (FWS), and Kendall Smith (FWS, Mackay Island National Wildlife
Refuge). This meeting addressed the following issues:
- Description of the proposed bridge replacement as compared to the existing bridge and
discussion of the proposed parking areas.
- Construction techniques for the bridge replacement including placement of piles and
how they are constructed, and what type of bridge will be constructed.
- Concerns with wider vehicles crossing the bridge during the staged construction.
- Removal of the existing causeway and loose material (rip rap and broken concrete).
- March 31 through September 30 moratorium.
- Discussion of mitigation.
PROPOSED IMPACTS TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
Bridge Demolition: Bridge No. 7 is 95 feet long and 25.2 feet wide. It has a reinforced
concrete deck on steel I-beams with timber caps and piles. Best Management Practices for
Bridge Demolition and Removal, which dictates that all existing structures over water be
removed by non-shattering methods, will be followed during demolition and construction. It
was determined that 56.8 cubic yards of concrete fill material could potentially be dropped in
the water during the removal of the existing structure. If any portion of concrete drops in the
water, every effort is made to remove these from the water. NCDOT will adhere to a
moratorium allowing no work in water during the period of March 31 through September 30
to protect anadromous fish.
Permanent Impacts: The permit drawings report wetland impacts of 0.18 acre of permanent
fill. The permanent fill is due to the approach roadway fill for the proposed structure. There
will be 0.11 acre of coastal wetlands impacted. There will be 0.13 acre of fill in surface
water from the approach roadway fill for the proposed bridge structure.
PROTECTED SPECIES
Threatened and Endangered Species: Plants and animals with federal classification of
Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected
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under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended. As of January 29, 2003, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists 7
federally protected species for Currituck County. Habitat exists only for the threatened bald
eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). In a letter dated June 10, 2003, the USFWS concurred
with the conclusion that this project is not likely to adversely affect the bald eagle. A copy
of this letter is attached. Biological conclusions of "No Effect" for each of the remaining
species are valid and are presented in the attached CE.
• West Indian Manatee: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a list
of "Precautions for the general construction in areas which may be used by the
West Indian manatee in North Carolina." These precautions will be considered
in all aspects of project construction (see attached precaution instructions).
Essential Fish Habitat: The 1996 amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Management and Conservation Act (MSFCMA) set forth a new mandate for the National
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), regional fishery management councils (FMC) and other
Federal agencies to identify and protect important marine and anadromous fish habitat. The
FMCs, with the assistance from NMFS, have delineated "essential fish habitat" (EFH) for
managed species. In the South Atlantic region, waterbodies in Currituck County are listed in
which EFHs are found. Corey's Ditch is not a listed waterbody for EFHs. Therefore, the
rules of the MSFCMA will not apply for this project. Ron Sechler of the National Marine
Fisheries Service was contacted on April 29, 2004, and recommended that an EFH
assessment not be done for this project.
MITIGATION OPTIONS
AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION: Specific avoidance and minimization measures for
this project include using a maximum slope of 3:1, replacing the existing bridge in its
current location, installing equalizer pipes, and constructing the bridge in stages, which will
allow for maintaining traffic on the existing bridge.
COMPENSATION: This project will permanently impact a total of 0.18 acre of wetlands.
Despite the minimization strategies employed for the proposed project, the resulting wetland
impacts will be greater than 0.1 acre and will require mitigation.
Based upon the agreements stipulated in the "Memorandum of Agreement Among the North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department
of Transportation, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (MOA)", it is
understood that the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ecological Enhancement Program (EEP), will assume responsibility for satisfying the
Section 404 compensatory mitigation requirements for NCDOT projects that are listed in
Exhibit 1 of the subject MOA during the Ecological Enhancement Program (EEP) transition
period which ends on July 1, 2005.
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Since the subject project is listed in Exhibit 1, the necessary compensatory mitigation to
offset unavoidable impacts to waters that are jurisdictional under the federal Clean Water
Act will be provided by the EEP (see attached letter to EEP). The offsetting mitigation will
derive from an inventory of assets already in existence within the same Ecoregion and the
same 8-digit cataloguing unit. We have avoided and minimized the impacts to jurisdictional
resources to the greatest extent possible as described above. The remaining, unavoidable
impacts to 0.18 a.;re of jurisdictional wetlands will be offset by compensatory mitigation
provided by the EEP program.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Section 404 Permit: This project is being processed by the Federal Highway Administration
as a "Categorical Exclusion" in accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b). Therefore, we do not
anticipate requesting an individual permit, but propose to proceed under Nationwide 23 as
authorized by Nationwide Permit 23 (FR number 10, pages 2020-2095; January 15, 2002).
Section 401 Permit: We anticipate 401 General Certification number 3361 will apply to this
project. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0501(a) we are providing two copies of this
application to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality, for their records.
NCDOT will also be applying for issuance of Coastal Area Management Act Major
Development Permit from the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management under a
separate cover. A copy of this letter is attached.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need additional
information please call Matt Haney at [phone].
Sincerely
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Gregory J Thorpe, Ph.D
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
cc: Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Ms. Lynn Mathis, NCDCM
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Don Conner, P.E., Division 1 Engineer
Mr. Clay Willis, Division I Environmental Officer
Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
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FORM DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT Knotts Island NC
C. Street address or secondary road number
a. Landowner: NC 615
Name N.C Dept. of Transportation d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X No
Address 1548 Mail Service Center
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g.
City Raleigh State NC river, creek sound, bay) Back Bay, Corey's
Ditch
Zip 27699-1548 Day Phone[phone]
3. DESCRIPTION & PLANNED USE
Fax [phone] OF PROPOSED PROJECT
b. Authorized Agent: a. List all development activities you propose e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier,
Name and excavation and/or filling activities.
Bridge Construction: Existing location over
Address Corey's Ditch
City State
Zip Day Phone b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Fax New Work
C. Project name (if any) TIP. No. B-3445 C. Will the project be for public, private or
commercial use? Public
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use,
Note: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), methods of construction and daily operations
and/or project name. of proposed project. If more space is needed,
please attach additional pages. Purpose: to
replace degrading Bridge No. 7 over Corey's
Ditch at the existing location to provide safer
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED and more efficient traffic operations.
PROJECT Methods of construction: Staged construction
a. County Currituck
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FORM DCM-MP-I
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 2.3 ac
b. Size of individual lot(s) n/a
Approximate elevation of tract above MHW
or NWL 5.0
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
see pg. 5 of the CE
e. Vegetation on tract
Marsh grass (seeps 8&9 of the CE)
f.. Man-made features now on tract Parking
along roadway, wood foot bridges on both
sides of the bridge
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land
use plan.)
X Conservation Transitional
Developed - Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Agriculture
Is the proposed project consistent with the
applicable zoning? X Yes _ No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable.)
Has a professional archaeological assessment
been done for the tract? X Yes No
If yes, by whom? SHPO
M. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities
n/a
Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
effluent, "wash down", and residential
discharges.) Surface runoff
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
n/a
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
* A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
* An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 710203 for a
detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
_ Yes X No
Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes -No
Coastal (marsh) X Other _
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? Yes
(Attach documentation, if available)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
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FORM DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
number, landmarks, and the like.
* A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name see sheet of9 of permit drawings
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
* A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $250 made payable to the Department
of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
* A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
A statement of compliance with the N. C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of
public funds or use of public lands, attach a
statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
6. CERTIFICATION AND
PERMISSION TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described
in the application. The project will be subject to
conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
'tpoy'
This is the 1( day of M,•l'
Print Name1 ` P 5 tT6tYy s
Signature
Landown or Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
X DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
X DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
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Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-I. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Existing Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards none_
b. Type of material to be excavated _
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes X No
d. High ground excavation in cubic yards None
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area upland area
b. Dimensions of disposal area The contractor will be
responsible for the disposal area.
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes X No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? _ Yes No
If yes, where? N/A
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Form DCM-MP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands If yes,
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes X No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes X No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION N/A
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead X Riprap
b. Length 715 ft
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
7ft
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
14 ft
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
N/A
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material Rock Plating
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap 390 CY
(2) Bulkhead backfill N/A
h. Type of fill material Rock Plating
i. Source of fill material Contractor will supply if
needed.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
X Yes No
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area O-la74?
(3) Purpose of fill to fill with proper materials
for road construction
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area O. ! $A o,c.
(2) Purpose of fill to fill with proper
materials for road construction
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? silt fence, sheet piling inlet
protection
b. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
backhoe bulldozer, crane
c. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
NCDOT - TIP No. B-3445
Scan, or Proj ur
Date -T
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-5
BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major (4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all removed? (Explain)
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to
this proposed project.
g. Length of proposed bridge 180 ft
1. BRIDGES
h. Width of proposed bridge 40 ft
a. Public X Private
i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands
b. Type of bridge (construction material) 2.7 ft to 6.7 ft
Concrete deck slab bridge with steel piles and
post and beam bents j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
Yes X No
C. Water body to be crossed by bridge If yes, explain
Corey's Ditch
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL 17 ft at mean tide level
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge? Low chord raised 2.3 ft from existing bridge
Yes No
X clearance will vary, due to tidal influence
_
_
If yes, I. Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by
(1) Length of existing bridge 96 ft reducing or increasing the existing navigable
(2) Width of existing bridge 22 ft opening? X Yes No
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing If yes, explain will increase opening allowing
bridge n/a small boat passage
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain) all
in. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? X Yes No
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)? If yes, explain proposed structure will cross
Yes X No existing wetlands south of the existing location
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above n. Have you contacted the U. S. Coast Guard
the MHW or NWL concerning their approval?
X Yes No
If yes, please provide record of their action.
see Appendix of the CE
Revised 03/9
Form DCM-MP-5
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
2. CULVERTS potential? Yes No
If yes, explain
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
b. Number of culverts proposed
3. EXCAVATION AND FILL
C. Type of culvert (construction material, style)
a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation below the MHW or NWL?
Yes No
d. Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge? If yes,
Yes No (1) Length of area to be excavated
If yes, (2) Width of area to be excavated
(1) Length of existing bridge (3) Depth of area to be excavated
(2) Width of existing bridge (4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing yards
bridge
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
removed? (Explain) require any excavation within:
Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs _ Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert? (2) Width of area to be excavated
Yes No (3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
If yes, yards
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge of culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above require any highground excavation?
the MHW or NWL Yes X No
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be If yes,
removed? (Explain) (1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavated
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards
f. Length of proposed culvert
d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves
g. Width of proposed culvert any excavation, please complete the following:
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the (to be determined by contractor)
MHW or NWL (2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
(to be determined by contractor)
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow? (3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes No Yes X No
If yes, explain If no, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-S
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes _ No N/A
(5) Does the disposal area include any coastal
wetlands (marsh), SAVs, or other wetlands?
Yes X No
If yes, give dimensions if different from (2)
above. n/a
(6) Does the disposal area include any area below
the MHW or NWL? Yes No
If yes, give dimension if different from No. 2
above. n/a
b. Will the proposed project require the relocation of
any existing utility lines? X Yes - No
If yes, explain. in detail telephone, power lines
and fiberoptic lines
c. Will the proposed project require the construction of
any temporary detour structures?
Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail
Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material d. Will the proposed project require any work
described in Item d. above) to be placed below channels? Yes X No
MHW or NWL? _,2&_ Yes No If yes, complete Form DCM-MP-2
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled 6y e.
(2) Width of area to be filled G JP4:_
(3) Purpose of fill o t ur; % W? er
mrc!'icia?, ?f (p?r? !?n'?'1C t?io41
f.
Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed within:
X. Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs _ Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled + G75 J;k'
(2) Width of area to be filled IS - -
(3) Purpose of fill +;c Z;tj W ?Vnr
1" aK'1 1 ot- gaud ConSltuc?:?,?n
Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed on
highground? Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled
(2) Width of area to be filled
(3) Purpose of fill
4. GENERAL
Will the proposed project involve any mitigation?
X Yes No
If yes, explain in detail
See attached hermit application for details.
How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Sheet Piling silt fence;
NCDOT Sedimentation and Erosion Control
Guidelines will be followed.
What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? backhoes bulldozer, crane, and other
necessary equipment to replace bridge
Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any shoreline stabilization?
X Yes No
If yes, explain in detail
Rock plate for stabilization
NCDOT - TIP No. B-3445
Applicant or Project Name
Signature
I Date
Revised 03/95

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NC 615
Currituck County
Bridge No. 7 over Corey's Ditch
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-615(1)
State Project 8.1040601
T.I.P. No. B-3445
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
And
PROGRAMMATIC SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION AND APPROVAL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
AND
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
APPROVED:
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Date It/ Willis D. Gilm , P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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Vivision Administrator
Federal Highway Administration

NC 615
Currituck County
Bridge No. 7 over Corey's Ditch
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-615(1)
State Project 8.1040601
T.I.P. No. B-3445
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
And
PROGRAMMATIC SECTION 4(F) EVALUATION AND APPROVAL
July 2000
Documentation Prepared by Carter & Burgess, Inc.
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PROJECT COMMITMENTS
NC 615
Currituck County
Bridge No. 7 over Corey's Ditch
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-615(1)
State Project 8.1040601
T.I.P. No. B-3445
In addition to the standard Nationwide Permit #33 and #23 Conditions, the General Nationwide
Permit Conditions, Section 404 Only Conditions, Regional Conditions, State Consistency
Conditions, NCDOT's Guidelines for Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and
Removal, General Certification Conditions, and Section 401 Conditions of Certification, the
following special commitments have been agreed to by NCDOT:
Division
• In order to avoid negative impacts to spawning populations of fish species at this project
site, no in-water work will be conducted between March 31 and September 30.
• NCDOT will implement Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal.
• NCDOT will utilize the USFWS construction guidelines regarding manatee habitat.
Categorical Exclusion
Green Sheet
July 2000
NC 615
Currituck County
Bridge No. 7 over Corey's Ditch
Federal-Aid Project No. BRZ-615(1)
State Project 8.1040601
T.I.P. No. B-3445
INTRODUCTION: Bridge No. 7 is included in the 2000-2006 North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) Transportation Improvement Program and in the Federal-Aid Bridge
Replacement Program. The location is shown in Figure 1. No substantial environmental
impacts are anticipated. The project is classified as a Federal "Categorical Exclusion."
1. PURPOSE AND NEED
Bridge Maintenance Unit records indicate the bridge has a sufficiency rating of 31.5 out
of a possible 100 for a new structure. The bridge has an estimated remaining life of five
(5) years. The bridge is considered functionally obsolete and structurally deficient. The
replacement of this inadequate structure will result in safer and more efficient traffic
operations.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
NC 615 is classified as a Rural Minor Collector on the Statewide Functional
Classification System. This section of NC 615 is a designated bicycle route, NC
Bicycling Highway-North Line Trace, Map G-10. The speed limit along NC 615 is posted
at 45 miles (72.5 kilometers) per hour.
Bridge No. 7 is located on NC 615 approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 kilometers) north of
the junction of NC 615 with SR 1255. NC 615 provides the only roadway access
between the state of Virginia and Knotts Island, a small community located on the
southern end of the peninsula. Mackay Island Natural Wildlife Refuge borders the
bridge to the south and Back Bay borders the bridge to the north.
Bridge No. 7 is a two-lane structure, built in 1936 (Figures 3 and 4), with timber caps
and piles supporting a reinforced concrete slab on continuous I-beams. The bridge
consists of four spans totaling 95 feet (29 meters) in length. The deck width is 25.2 feet
(7.7 meters) with a clear roadway width of 22 feet (6.7 meters). A raised curb width of
five inches (0.1 meters) is located at the edge of the 11-foot (3.4-meter) lane on both
sides of the bridge. A concrete bridge rail runs along both sides of the bridge. The
current posted weight limit is 15 tons (13.6 metric tons) for single vehicles and 22 tons
(20 metric tons) for truck-tractors and semi-trailers.
In 1980, timber sidewalks, four feet (1.2 meters) wide with timber railings, were
constructed outside the concrete bridge rail. The public uses the walkways primarily for
fishing from the bridge. A fishing notice (for fishing in the Mackay Island National
Wildlife Refuge), warning of the need for a permit, allowable limits and maximum fine, is
posted at the northeast approach.
Near the bridge, NC 615 is a two-lane facility with 19 feet (5.7 meters) of pavement. The
shoulders of the roadway, on the east and west sides of the bridge, are paved to
accommodate parked vehicles near the bridge. Existing right of way is 50 feet (15
meters) wide with no control of access.
The bridge inspection report indicates a serious problem with erosion on the northern
bank, which runs along an expanse of open water. Corey's Ditch, which flows under
the bridge is tidal and is currently not navigational with a clearance of 0.5 feet (0.15
meters) under the bridge at high tide.
The eastbound approach to the bridge has a mild reverse curve. The westbound
approach is tangent. The roadway grade on NC 615 is relatively flat on both sides of
the bridge. The height of the bridge above the canal bed measured from the top of the
rail is 16 feet (4.9 meters) with a canal depth of nine feet (2.7 meters).
The 1999 traffic volume was approximately 1,400 vehicles per day (vpd) on NC 615.
The traffic volumes are expected to increase to 2,100 vpd by the year 2025. The
projected volume includes one-percent truck-tractor semi-trailer (TTST) and two-
percent dual-tired vehicles (Duals).
Multiple utility lines, both aerial and underground, parallel NC 615 along both sides of
the bridge. Aerial cables include telephone and electrical power lines. A buried phone
cable with conduit is attached to the structure on the north side.
During the period of January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1997, there were no accidents in
the project area.
Four (4) school buses cross Bridge No. 7 four times daily, for a total of 16 school bus
trips per day. Bridge No. 7 is also used for school-related activity trips and serves as
the evacuation route for residents of Knotts Island and students at the elementary
school.
ALTERNATIVES
A. Proiect Description
The proposed structure will provide a 24-foot (7.2-meter) travel way with six-foot (1.8
meter) shoulders for a clear roadway width of 36 feet (11 meters) (see Figure 2). A 7.5-
foot (2.2-meter) wide walkway with a 54-inch (1.4-meter) high outside rail will be
provided on each side of the bridge. A jersey type barrier, with a 22-inch (0.6 meter)
two-bar metal rail mounted on top will separate the roadway and walkways. The total
height of the inside railing will be 54-inches (1.4 meters) also to increase safety for
pedestrians and accommodate bicycle traffic. The proposed roadway approaches
consist of two, 12-foot (3.6-meter) lanes with eight-foot (2.4-meter) shoulders, including
four feet (1.2 meters) full depth paved. The shoulders of the roadway, on the east and
west sides of the bridge, beyond the guardrail, will be paved for 100 feet (30.5 meters)
to accommodate vehicles parking near the bridge. Required right-of-way is 60 feet (18.2
meters) with additional temporary construction easements as required.
2
Based on a preliminary hydraulic analysis, the new structure is recommended to have a
length of approximately 170 feet (51.8 meters). The elevation of the new structure will
be approximately two feet (0.6 meters) higher than the existing structure. The length
and opening size of the proposed bridge may be increased or decreased as necessary
to accommodate peak flows as determined from a more detailed analysis during the
final design phase of the project.
B. Reasonable and Feasible Alternatives
One (1) reasonable and feasible alternative was studied for this project (Figure 5)
Alternative A - consists of replacing the bridge at the existing location in stages. A
portion of the existing bridge will be demolished while maintaining, one-lane, two-way
traffic on the remaining portion. This will allow the new structure to be partially
constructed. Once the new structure is sufficient to allow one-lane, two-way traffic, the
remainder of the existing structure will be removed and the remainder of the new
structure constructed. Temporary traffic control signals will be required on both
approaches to the bridge during construction to control the one-lane, two-way traffic.
C. Alternatives Eliminated From Further Study
A "do-nothing" alternate would eventually necessitate closure of the bridge due to its
poor condition. The "do-nothing" alternate is not prudent due to the essential traffic
service provided by NC 615 to Knotts Island.
Alternative N - consists of replacing the bridge at the existing location with an on-site
detour to the north. During construction, traffic would be maintained on a two-lane
temporary detour just north of the existing bridge. The temporary detour would be
approximately 700 feet (213.4 meters) in length and include a 24-foot (7.2-meter) wide,
95-foot (29-meter) long bridge. Embankment would be required in the waters of Back
Bay. Once the new bridge and approaches are completed and opened to traffic, the
detour would be removed and the area returned to its natural conditions. This alternative
was eliminated from further consideration because of the high cost of embankment and
bridge required for the detour of traffic.
Alternative S - consists of replacing the bridge at the existing location with an on-site
detour to the south. During construction, traffic would be maintained on a two-lane
temporary detour just south of the existing bridge. The temporary detour would be
approximately 700 feet (213.4 meters) in length and include a 24-foot (7.2-meter) wide,
95-foot (29-meter) long bridge. Embankment would be required in the marsh area,
which falls within the boundaries of the Mackay Island Wildlife Refuge. Once the new
bridge and approaches are completed and opened to traffic, the detour would be
removed and the area returned to its natural conditions. This alternative was eliminated
from further consideration because of increased environmental impacts to the marsh
area.
Rehabilitation of the existing bridge is not feasible due to its age and deteriorated
condition.
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An off-site roadway detour is not available. The only other available access to Knotts
Island is by ferry, which operates across the Currituck Sound between a dock at the
south end of the island and the Town of Currituck.
D. Preferred Alternate
Bridge No. 7 will be replaced at its current location (Figure 5). Alternate A is
recommended because it minimizes impacts to the environment. The Division 1
Engineer concurs with the selection of Alternative A as the Preferred Alternative. The
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division
of Coastal Management, and the United States Department on the Interior, Fish and
Wild Life Service, MacKay Island National Wildlife Refuge, concur with the selection of
Alternative A as the Preferred also.
IV. ESTIMATED COST
The estimated costs, based on current prices, are as follows:
Alternate A
Preferred
New Bridge Structure $ 563,550.00
Bridge Removal 21,802.00
Roadway & Approaches 87,611.20
Mobilization &Miscellaneous 241,000.00
Engineering & Contingencies 136,036.80
Total Construction $1,050,000.00
Right of Way 18,150.00
Total Costs $1,068,150.00
The estimated cost of the project, shown in the 2000-2006 NCDOT Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) is $584,000. This cost was based on an estimated right of
way cost of $44,000 and a construction cost of $540,000. The project is scheduled for
right-of-way acquisition in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2001 and construction in FFY 2002.
No relocations are anticipated as a result of this project.
V. NATURAL RESOURCES
A. Methodoloav
The site was visited on December 29, 1998. The study corridor was walked and visually
surveyed for important features. For purposes of this evaluation, the study corridor was
assumed to measure approximately 1,110 feet (338 meters) in length and 200 feet (61
meters) in width. Impact calculations for each alignment are based on a corridor width of
80 feet (24 meters) for each alternative. Special concerns evaluated in the field include
potential habitat for protected species, wetlands, and water quality protection in Cory's
Ditch and Back Bay.
Currituck County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The
bridge is located in a detailed study area and the base (100 year) flood elevation is 6
feet (1.8 meters). Since Bridge No. 7 crosses a canal with 100-year flood elevations that
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are determined from coastal storm surge, no floodways are defined. Since the proposed
bridge is an in-kind replacement, it is anticipated that this project will not have any
adverse effect or impact on the existing floodplain or the adjacent properties and
existing structures.
Materials and research data referenced in support of this investigation have been
derived from a number of sources including: applicable U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
topographic mapping (Knott's Island, NCNA and Creeds, NC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS) National Wetlands Inventory mapping (7.5 minute quadrangles), Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soils mapping (USDA 1982), and recent aerial
photography.
Plant community descriptions are based on a classification system utilized by North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NHP) (Schafale and Weakley 1990). When
appropriate, community classifications were modified to better reflect field observations.
Vascular plant names follow nomenclature found in Radford et at (1968). Jurisdictional
areas were evaluated using the three-parameter approach (hydrophytic vegetation,
hydric soils, wetland hydrology) following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) wetland
delineation guidelines (DOA 1987). Jurisdictional areas were characterized according to
a classification scheme established by Cowardin et at (1979). Habitat used by terrestrial
wildlife and aquatic organisms, as well as expected population distributions, were
determined through field observations, evaluation of available habitat, and supportive
documentation (Martof et at 1980, Webster et at 1985, Menhinick 1991, Hamel 1992,
Rohde et at 1994, Potter et at 1980, Palmer and Braswell 1995, Hamel 1992, Robins et
at 1986, Parnell et at 1991, Fussell 1994, Wiegert and Freeman 1990, Linzey 1998,
Gosner 1978, and Odum et at 1984). Water quality information for area streams and
tributaries was derived from available sources (DWQ 1997, DWQ 1998). Quantitative
sampling was not undertaken to support existing data.
The most current FWS listing of federal-protected species with ranges, which extend
into Currituck County was obtained prior to initiation of the field investigation. In addition,
NHP records documenting presence of federal- or state-listed species were consulted
before commencing the field investigation.
B. Physiolopy and Soils
The study corridor is located in the Outer Coastal Plain or Tidewater physiographic
province of North Carolina. Regional topography is generally flat, and consists primarily
of emergent shrub/marsh grass complex and scattered mixed forest transected by
natural streams and man-made canals. The landscape elevation does not exceed 5 feet
(1.5 meters) National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) within 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) of
the study corridor. The highest elevation within the study corridor is approximately 3 feet
(0.9 meters) NGVD at the road facility surface (Knott's Island, NCNA 7.5-minute
quadrangle).
The entire study corridor is mapped as Currituck mucky peat (Terric Medisaprists). This
soil series is listed as hydric within Currituck County (NRCS 1996). Currituck mucky peat
is characterized as a very poorly drained soil with moderate to moderately rapid
permeability. Currituck soils are frequently flooded for very long periods and typically
occur on broad, flat marshes along margins of the Currituck and Albemarle Sounds.
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C. Water Resources
1. Stream Crossing
The study corridor is located within sub-basin 03-01-54 of the Pasquotank River Basin
(DEM 1997). This area is part of USGS accounting unit 03010205 of the South Atlantic-
Gulf Region. Corey's Ditch has not been assigned a Stream Index Number by the N.C.
Division of Water Quality (DWQ); however, Corey's Ditch is an extension of North
Landing River, which has a Stream Index Number of 30-1-2 (DWQ 1998). The bridge
proposed for replacement crosses Corey's Ditch at its confluence with Back Bay
approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 kilometers) north of its confluence with North Landing
River. The hydrological source of water within Corey's Ditch and the adjacent marshes
is a combination of 1) wind-blown tides moving between Back Bay and North Landing
River; 2) inland runoff; and 3) direct precipitation. A result of the unpredictability of these
hydrological forces is that project corridor marshes are characterized by irregular
flooding.
2. Stream Characteristics
Corey's Ditch is a linear, man-made canal that connects the waters of Back Bay and
North Landing River. The canal is approximately 105 feet (32 meters) wide and 4 feet
(1.2 meters) deep. The canal is typically characterized by low-velocity flow over an
unconsolidated substrate. Little or no rooted aquatic vegetation is apparent, nor is there
evidence of accumulation of organic debris (wrack) in the canal. The banks of the canal
and Back Bay support a complex of emergent brackish marsh grasses and scattered
shrub vegetation. Corey's Ditch is approached by the highway causeway at right angles
(on a northwest/southeast axis) and makes a perpendicular bridge crossing. During the
field survey, water in Corey's Ditch was flowing at a moderate velocity from north to
south. Water-column turbidity was high during the visit, possibly due to runoff from an
extended rainfall event that had been in progress for several days prior to the visit.
Classifications are assigned to waters of the State of North Carolina based on the
existing or contemplated best usage of various streams or segments of streams within a
basin. As a channeled extension of North Landing River, Corey's Ditch is assumed to
have a best usage classification of SC, the same classification as North Landing River
(DWQ 1998). The designation SC denotes tidal salt waters suitable for uses such as
aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and
agriculture. Secondary recreation refers to any activity in which bodily contact with water
occurs on an infrequent or incidental basis (DWQ 1998).
No waters designated High Quality Waters (HQW), Outstanding Resource Waters
(ORW), Water Supply I (WS-1), or Water Supply II (WS-11) occur within one mile (1.6
kilometers) of the study corridor. No North Carolina Natural and Scenic Rivers or
national Wild and Scenic Rivers are located within the vicinity of the project area.
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) (previously known as the Division of
Environmental Management [DEM], Water Quality Section) has initiated a whole-basin
approach to water quality management for the 17 river basins within the state. Water
quality for the proposed project area is summarized in Pasquotank River Basinwide
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Water Quality Management Plan (DWQ 1997). The proposed project area is located in
Subbasin 54 of the Pasquotank River Basin. No major dischargers reside in this
subbasin. Non-point source discharges in the vicinity of the project can be characterized
as primarily agricultural runoff. Sediments and nutrients are a major problem associated
with non-point source discharges and often result in fecal coliform, heavy metals, oil
from roads, and increased nutrient levels in surface waters. Benthos samples collected
within the basin have provided inconclusive water quality results because "saline
conditions and natural swamp conditions (low flow and low dissolved oxygen) make an
interpretation of benthic macro-invertebrate results difficult" (DWQ 1997). As a result of
the difficulties inherent to the region in describing water quality through interpretation of
benthos sampling, DWQ (1997) states that "water chemistry data in low flow-low
dissolved oxygen conditions have been used to determine water quality." User-support
information concerning water quality indicates that Corey's Ditch is Support-
Threatened for its intended uses.
3. Anticipated Impacts
a. General Impacts
Alternate A will not result in the loss of open water habitat; however, short-term impacts
to water quality, such as sedimentation and turbidity, can be anticipated from
construction-related activities. The contractor will follow contract specifications
pertaining to erosion control measures as outlined in 23 CFR 650 Subpart B and Article
107-13 entitled "Control of Erosion, Siltation, and Pollution" (NCDOT, Specifications for
Roads and Structures). These measures include: the use of dikes, berms, silt basins,
and other containment measures to control runoff; elimination of construction staging
areas in the marsh and adjacent waterways; re-seeding of herbaceous cover on
disturbed sites; management of chemicals (herbicides, pesticides, de-icing compounds)
with potential negative impacts on water quality; and avoidance of direct discharges into
the canal or bay by catch basins and roadside vegetation, as applicable.
The proposed bridge replacement will allow for continuation of present canal flows,
thereby protecting system integrity. Long-term impacts to the canal and adjacent waters
are expected to be negligible. In order to minimize impacts to water resources, the
'NCDOT Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters (BMPs) will be
strictly enforced during the entire life of the project.
b. Impacts Related to Bridge Demolition and Removal
Bridge No. 7 is located on NC 615 over a canal (Corey's Ditch) in Currituck County. The
substructure consists of timber caps on timber piles. Bridge demolition calculations
were completed for the project. It was determined that 56.8 cubic yards (43.4 cubic
meters) of concrete fill material could potentially be dropped in the water during the
removal of the existing structure. Corey's Ditch is classified as High Quality Water, this
project fall into the Case 2 category as identified in NCDOT's Best Management
Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal (BMP-BDR), where there is no work at all
in the water during moratorium periods associated with fish migration, spawning, and
where larval recruitment into nursery areas occurs (see project commitments).
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D. Biotic Resources
1. Plant Communities
Two distinct plant communities were identified within the study corridor: brackish marsh
emergent, and roadside/disturbed land. These plant communities are described below.
Brackish Marsh Complex - This community occurs on relatively flat landscapes at
approximate sea level near the upper (landward) extent of estuaries, where fresh water
runoff from inland dilutes saline waters from the ocean. Salinities within the brackish
marsh complex may vary from less than 0.5 parts per thousand (ppt) to greater than 30
ppt; however, salinities within this community are typically low (approximately 0.5 to 5.0
ppt; considered an oligohaline environment). Plant species occurring within the project
corridor marsh indicate a generally low-salinity environment. This community is very
similar to that described as Brackish Marsh by Schafale and Weakley (1990). The
brackish marsh complex consists primarily of emergent grasses and also contains
herbs. Scattered shrubs and stunted trees occur on mounds and along upland fringes.
Extensive brackish marsh occurs southeast and southwest of the bridge crossing and as
a narrow fringe along the shoreline of Back Bay northeast and northwest of the bridge
crossing.
Species diversity is low in this community, and species are generally distributed in
homogeneous bands or zones within the marsh. No single species dominates the marsh
in the project corridor. Common grasses and herbs include black needlerush (Juncus
roemerianus), salt grass (Distichlis spicata), giant cordgrass (Spartina cynosuroides),
saltmarsh cordgrass (S. patens), narrow-leaved cat-tail (Typha angustifolia), giant plume
grass (Ehanthus gigantea), and common reed (Phragmites communtys). Scattered
shrubs include red maple (Acer rubrum), red mulberry (Morus rubra), wax myrtle (Myrica
cerifera), and marsh mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos).
One species of seagrass was noted within Corey's Ditch, Eurasian water milfoil
(Myriophyllum heterophyllum). Eurasian water milfoil is a common submersed rooted
vascular (SRV) plant of this region that fluctuates annually in abundance and may form
dense beds. The Back Bay shoreline appeared to be barren of SRVs, possibly due to
periodic high-energy wave action. The abrasive action of sands and silts and water
column turbidity resulting from erosion of the marsh face likely reduces habitat suitability
for seagrasses within the project corridor.
Roadside/Disturbed Land - Roadside/disturbed land consists of paved highway and
associated road shoulders. This community has established on fill material placed in the
marsh to build a road causeway. The road shoulders support low herbs and grasses,
which are maintained by regular mowing. Some stunted trees and shrubs have also
established near the high tide line.
Invasive grasses and herbs dominate roadside/disturbed land. Common species include
vasy grass (Paspalum urvillei), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), foxtail grass (Setaria
geniculata), spiny-leaved sow-thistle (Sonchus aspen, seaside goldenrod (Solidago
sempervirens), henbit (Lamium amplexicaule), Carolina cranesbill (Geranium
carolinianum), clover (Trifolium repens), and vetch (Vicia angustifolia). Stunted trees and
shrubs on road shoulder margins include: elderberry (Sambucus canadensis),
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blackberry (Rubus sp.), swamp willow (Salix caroliniana), silverling (Baccharis
halimifolia), and sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflula).
The following table indicates the amount of each plant community present within an
80-foot (24-meter) corridor centered on the existing road facility.
Project Corridor Plant Community

Plant Community Estimated Area
Acres (hectares)
Alternate A
Brackish Marsh Complex 0.75 (0.30)
Roadside/Disturbed Land 1.04 (0.42)
Total 1.79 (0.72)
From an ecological perspective, the impacts of bridge replacement in place are minimal
relative to construction on new alignment. Similarly, impacts of replacement utilizing
staged construction while maintaining traffic during construction are substantially less
than replacement utilizing a detour.
Implementation of Alternate A will result in no new fragmentation of plant communities.
Permanent impacts to plant communities as a result of reconstruction without a detour
are restricted to narrow strips or roadside/disturbed land adjacent to the existing bridge
and causeway approach segments. Approximately 58 percent of Alternate A community
coverage is disturbed and maintained as such (roadside/disturbed land), while 42
percent of community coverage is in a natural state (brackish marsh complex and
maritime forest).
2. Wildlife
Within the brackish marsh complex, only species utilizing the upper levels of marsh
vegetation and air space over the marsh are considered primarily terrestrial. The road
causeway provides a travel corridor for terrestrial mammals and reptiles to access
marsh resources. Mammal signs (tracks, scat, road-kill, etc) were noted for several
primarily-terrestrial species during this investigation. Evidence was found within the
project corridor indicating presence of white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Virginia
opossum (Didelphis virginiana), and raccoon (Procyon lotor). Other opportunistic and
characteristic species expected to frequent project corridor habitats include
southeastern shrew (Sorex longirostris), least shrew (Cryptotis parva), southern bog
lemming (Synaptomys coopen), marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris), marsh rice rat
(Oryzomys palustris), white footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus), meadow vole
(Microtus pennsylvanicus), and bobcat (Fells rufus).
Primarily terrestrial birds observed within or adjacent to the project corridor include:
northern harrier (Circus cyaneus), American kestrel (Falco sparvedus), turkey vulture
(Cathartes aura), marsh wren (Cistothorus palustris), cedar waxwing (Bombycilla
cedrorum), yellow-rumped warbler (D. coronata), common yellowthroat (Geothlypis
trichas), fish crow (Corvus ossifragus), red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus),
European starling (Sternus vulgaris), white-throated sparrow (Zonothrichia leucophrys),
and savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis). Other species expected within
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these habitats include: short-eared owl (Asio flammeus), gray catbird (Dumetella
carolinensis), eastern kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor),
barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), palm warbler (Dendroica palmarum), boat-tailed grackle
(Quiscalus major), song sparrow (Melospiza melodia), and seaside sparrow
(Ammosdrammus maritimus).
Due to the season in which the field work was conducted, no terrestrial reptile or
amphibian species were observed within the study corridor; however, reptiles expected
to occur within the project corridor include: yellow rat snake (Elaphe obsolete
quadrivittata) and rough green snake (Opheodrys aestivus). Most reptiles expected
within the project corridor are aquatic oriented.
One primarily aquatic mammal was observed during field surveys, a road-kill muskrat
(Ondatra zibethicus). Other mammals expected to utilize the brackish marshes and
open water creeks and canals include: nutria (Myocastor coypus), mink (Mustela vison),
and river otter (Lutra canadensis).
Aquatic-oriented birds observed during field surveys include: pied-billed grebe
(Podilymbus podiceps), great blue heron (Ardea herodias), great egret (Casmerodius
albus), glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), Canada goose (Branta canadensis), wood duck
(Aix sponsa), American black duck (Anas rubripes), mallard (A. platyrhynchos), gadwall
(A. strepera), clapper rail (Rallus longirostris), common snipe (Gallinago gallinago),
great black-backed gull (Larus marinus), ring-billed gull (L. delawarensis), Boneparte's
gull (L. philadelphla), Forster's tern (Sterna fosten), and belted kingfisher (Ceryle
alcyon). The project corridor is located in an important component of the Atlantic Flyway,
a traditional corridor used by migratory birds. During the spring, and especially during
the fall, large numbers of migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, and passerines utilize this
region as resting and feeding areas. The local marshes are also utilized by waterfowl as
wintering areas. A short list of other species expected to utilize the local aquatic habitats
include: double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus), osprey (Pandion hafiaetus),
little blue heron (Egretta caerulea), snowy egret (E. thula), tricolor heron (E. tricolor),
cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis), black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), least
bittern (Ixobrychus exilis), American coot (Fulica americana), laughing gull (Larus
atricilla), and herring gull (L. argentatus).
Aquatic reptiles expected within the project corridor include: snapping turtle (Chelydra
serpentina), diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin), eastern mud turtle
(Kinosternon subrubrum), eastern mud snake (Farancia abacura), rainbow snake
(Farancia erytogramma), red bellied water snake (Nerodia erythrogaster), brown water
snake (Nerodia taxispilota), and eastern cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus).
Irregularly flooded, oligohaline waters and marshes are characterized by periodic
fluctuations in water level, water chemistry (salinity, dissolved oxygen), and temperature.
For this reason, aquatic species that occur in estuaries either migrate with the
fluctuations or are adapted to the dynamic environment. Fishes expected in, and
adjacent, to the project corridor include permanent resident estuarine or brackish
species, migratory (anadromous, semi-anadromous, and catadromous) species, and'
larval forms of marine species, which utilize estuarine and brackish marshes as
nurseries. No sampling was conducted in Corey's Ditch or adjacent waters. Fishes
expected include: largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), bowfin (Amia calva),
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American eel (Anguilla rostrata), American shad (Alosa sapidissima), blueback herring
(Alosa aestivalis), Alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus), bay anchovy (Anchoa mitchilb),
chain pickerel (Esox niger , banded killifish (Fundulus diaphanus), white perch (Morone
americana), bluegill (Lepoms machrochirus), black crappie (Poxomis nigromaculatus),
tessellated darter (Etheostoma olmstedl), and swamp darter (Etheostoma forme).
Aquatic invertebrates observed within the project corridor include blue crab (Callinectes
sapidus) and brackish-water fiddler (Uca minx). Other notable invertebrates expected
to occur within the project corridor include blue mussel (Mytilus edulis), Carolina marsh
clam (Polymesoda carolinana), and penaeid and caridean shrimps. These organisms
serve as prey items for fish and other wildlife.
Due to the limited extent of infringement on natural communities, the proposed bridge
replacement will not result in substantial loss or displacement of known terrestrial animal
populations. No substantial habitat fragmentation is expected since most improvements
will be restricted to roadside margins. Construction noise and associated disturbances
will have short-term impacts on avifauna and migratory wildlife movement patterns;
however, long-term impacts are expected to be negligible. Potential impacts to aquatic
habitat will be avoided by bridging Corey's Ditch to maintain regular flow through the
canal. In addition, temporary impacts to adjacent waters from increased sediment during
construction will be minimized by the implementation of the NCDOT Best Management
Practices for Protection of Surface Waters.
E. Special Topics
1. Waters of the United States
Surface waters within Corey's Ditch and adjacent Back Bay are subject to jurisdictional
consideration under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as "waters of the United States"
(33 CFR 328.3). The waters of both the Bay and the canal exhibit characteristics of
estuarine, sub-tidal, open-water systems that are permanently flooded, with unknown
bottom compositions (E1 OWL) (Cowardin et al. 1979).
Wetlands subject to review under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344)
are defined by the presence of three criteria: hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and
wetland hydrology (DOA 1987). According to these criteria, the brackish marsh complex
is subject to jurisdictional review. The brackish marsh complex exhibits characteristics of
estuarine, intertidal, emergent persistent vegetation that is subject to irregular flooding
(E2EMP) (Cowardin et al. 1979).. Vegetative composition of this community was
characterized in Section 3.1.
Jurisdictional totals for Alternate A were calculated from an 80-foot (24-meter) corridor
centered on the existing road facility only. The area (in acres [hectares]) of vegetated
wetlands (brackish marsh complex) and open waters and the linear distance (in feet
[meters]) of open waters (Corey's Ditch) that occur within the 80-foot (24 meter) wide
corridor are depicted in the following table:
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Section 404 Jurisdictional Areas and
Total Area in the Right-of-Way
Type of Jurisdictional Area Jurisdictional Totals within Right-of-Way
In acres (hectares) Alternate A
Brackish marsh complex 0.75 (0.30)
Open Water 0.40 (0.16)
Linear distance in ft (m) 81 (25)
Alternate A is expected to have no substantial impact on jurisdictional areas.
Both surface waters and wetlands are considered to be high quality habitat and have
been designated as Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs) by the N.C. Coastal
Resources Commission.
2. Permits
The proposed project will require a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit from
the N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) as a result of probable impacts to
AECs. Preliminary comments in a letter from DCM to NCDOT dated November 29,
1999 stated that the bridge would qualify for a CAMA General Permit. However, the
elevation of the bridge was revised and submitted for additional review by DCM. In a
letter dated May 1, 2000 DCM states:
`The revised proposal to elevate the bridge structure an additional two feet will likely
result in the proposed project no longer qualifying for CAMA General Permit 71-1.2300
due to the following specific condition of this General permit: "Bridge replacement
projects shall not increase the vertical clearance to more than five feet above normal
water lever (NWL) or normal high water (NWH), or by vertical clearance to more than 25
percent of the existing clearance, whichever is greater. If the proposed project no longer
qualifies for a CAMA General Permit, the DOT will be required to apply for a CAMA
Major Permit." A copy of both DCM memorandums is included in the Appendix.
Areas of Environmental Concern anticipated to be impacted by this project include
coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, public trust areas, and estuarine shorelines. The
proposed project will also require notification to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(COE) concerning Section 404 permitting and consultation with the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) concerning Section 401 Water Quality Certification.
A Special Use Permit will be required from the Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
for any work conducted outside the existing disturbed areas of the right of way (See
USFWS letter of January 31, 2000).
There is potential that components of the bridge deck may be dropped into Waters of
the United States during construction. Corey's Ditch is classified as High Quality Water,
this project fall into the Case 2 category as identified in the BMP-BDR, where there is no
work at all in the water during moratorium periods associated with fish migration,
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spawning, and where
commitments). NCDOT
project development to
addressed.
3. Mitigation
larval recruitment into nursery areas occurs (see project
has coordinated with the various resources agencies during
ensure that concerns regarding bridge demolition have been
Compensatory mitigation is not anticipated to be required for this project due to the
limited nature of jurisdictional impacts. However, a final determination regarding
mitigation for impacts to waters of the U.S. rests with the Division of Coastal
Management, with input from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Division of Water
Quality.
F. Protected Species
1. Federal Protected Species
Species with the federal classification of Endangered (E) or Threatened (T), Proposed
(P) proposed for such listing, or Threatened due to Similarity of Appearance (T[S/A]) are
protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.). The following federal-protected and FSC species are listed for Currituck
County (December, 1999 FWS list):
Federally Protected Species
For Currituck County
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Leatherback sea turtle Dermochel s codacea E
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E
Manatee Trichechus manatus E***
Loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta T
-Pi in lover Charadrius melodus T
Dismal Swam southeastern shrew Sorex lon irostris fished T
Seabeach amaranth Amaranthus umilus T
North Carolina Status of Federal Species
Of Concern in Currituck County
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Virginia least trillium Trillium usillum var. vir inianum FSC
Black rail Laterallus amaicensis FSC
Note:
E Denotes Endangered (a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a
significant portion of its range)
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T Denotes Threatened (a species that is likely to become an Endangered species
within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range)
FSC Denotes Federal Species of Concern (a species that may or may not be listed in
the future, dependent on the information known about the species). FSC species
receive no formal protection under the ESA.
Denotes Incidental/Migrant record - Species was observed outside of its normal
range or habitat.
Leatherback sea turtle - The leatherback turtle is distinguished by its large size (46- to
70-inch [1.2 to 1.8 meter]) carapace, 650 to 1,500 pounds (294.8 to 680.4 kilograms)
and a shell of soft, leathery skin. This species is primarily tropical in nature, but the
range may extend to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland (Martof et al. 1980). The
leatherback is a powerful swimmer, often seen far from land; however, it has been
known to move into shallow bays, estuaries, and even river mouths. Most living
specimens of leatherback sea turtle in North Carolina were observed off shore of ocean
beaches. Very few individuals have been documented in sounds and estuaries.
Preferred food of the leatherback is jellyfish, although the diet includes other sea
animals and seaweed. The leatherback generally nests on sandy, tropical beaches.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
The leatherback is primarily an oceanic species. The project corridor is located
approximately 58 miles (93.4 kilometers) from the nearest ocean inlet (Oregon
Inlet) and up a convoluted series of sounds, bays, and canals, so there is a low
probability of the leatherback traveling to the project corridor. NHP records have
no documentation of this species within 2.0 miles (3.2 kilometers) of the project
corridor. Based on available information, this project will not result In an adverse
Impact to leatherback sea turtle.
Red-cockaded woodpecker - This small woodpecker (7 to 8.5 inches.[18 to 22 cm]
long) has a black head, prominent white cheek patch, and black-and-white barred back.
Males often have red markings (cockades) behind the eye, but the cockades may be
absent or difficult to see (Potter et al. 1980). Primary habitat consists of mature to over-
mature southern pine forests dominated by loblolly (Pinus taeda), long-leaf (P.
palustris), slash (P. elliottiv), and pond (P. serotina) pines (Thompson and Baker 1971).
Nest cavities are constructed in the heartwood of living pines (generally older than 70
years) that have been infected with red-heart disease. Nest cavity trees tend to occur in
clusters, which are referred to as colonies (FWS 1985). The woodpecker drills holes into
the bark around the cavity entrance, resulting in a shiny, resinous buildup around the
entrance, which allows for easy detection of active nest trees. Pine flatwoods or pine-
dominated savannas that have been maintained by frequent natural fires serve as ideal
nesting and foraging sites for this woodpecker. Development of a thick understory may
result in abandonment of cavity trees.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
The red-cockaded woodpecker requires pine forest for foraging and reproduction,
and the project corridor contains no pine forest. NHP records have no
documentation of red-cockaded woodpecker within 2.0 miles (3.2 kilometers) of
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the project corridor. Based on available information, this project will not result in
an adverse impact to red-cockaded woodpecker.
Manatee - The manatee is a large, gray or brown aquatic mammal that averages 10 to
13 feet (3 to 4 meters) in length and weighs up to 1,000 Ibs (453.6 kilograms). This
species occurs from Brazil to the West Indies to the east coast of the United States.
During summer months manatees migrate from their Florida wintering areas as far north
as coastal Virginia. These mammals inhabit warm waters, both fresh and salt, where
their diet consists mostly of aquatic vegetation (Linzey 1998, Clark 1987, and Webster
et al. 1985).
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
The manatee rarely occurs in North Carolina inland waters; although there have
been recent sightings In the Cape Fear and Neuse Rivers. NHP records have no
documentation of manatee within 2.0 miles (3.2 Kilometers) of the project
corridor. Based on available Information, this project will not result In an adverse
impact to the manatee. However, NCDOT will utilize the USFWS construction
guidelines regarding manatee habitat.
Loggerhead sea turtle - The loggerhead sea turtle is the most common sea turtle on
the coast of the Carolinas; this species occurs along the coast of North America from
Texas to Nova Scotia. This species averages 31 to 47 inches (0.8 to 1.2 meters) in
length and weighs from 170 to 500 lbs. (77.1 to 226.8 kilograms) (Martof et al. 1980).
The loggerhead is basically temperate or subtropical in nature, and is primarily oceanic,
but may also be found in estuarine bays, sounds, and large coastal rivers. This species
occurs along the coast of North Carolina from late April to October. Preferred nesting
habitat is ocean beaches, generally south of Cape Lookout. Traditionally, the largest
concentration of loggerhead nests each year occurs on Smith Island located at the
mouth of the Cape Fear River (Palmer and Braswell 1995).
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
,The loggerhead primarily occurs south of Cape Lookout in North Carolina;
however, It may also wander into estuarine waters of coastal sounds such as the
Pamlico. The project corridor is located approximately 58 miles (93.4 kilometers)
from the nearest ocean Inlet (Oregon Inlet) and up a convoluted series of sounds,
bays, and canals so there is a low probability of the loggerhead traveling to the
project corridor. NHP records have no documentation of this species within 2.0
miles (3.2 kilometers) of the project corridor. Based on available information, this
project will not result in an adverse impact to loggerhead sea turtle.
Piping plover - Piping plovers are the smallest of the plovers found in the Carolinas,
measuring only 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) in length (Golder and Parnell 1987). This
species is characterized by a white head and back and white breast and belly, yellow
legs, narrow black neck band, a narrow band above the eyes, and a black bill in the
winter and yellow and black bill in the summer (Potter et aL 1980). These small Nearctic
birds occur along beaches above the high tide line, sand flats at the ends of sand spits
and barrier islands, gently sloping foredunes, blowout areas behind primary dunes, and
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washover areas cut into or between dunes (Dyer et a/. 1987). Nests most often occur on
open, wide, sandy stretches of beach similar to those associated with inlets and capes.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
The piping plover occurs along beaches, sand flats, sand spits, and among
dunes. No plover habitat exists within the project corridor. NHP records have no
documentation of this species within 2.0 miles (3.2 kilometers) of the project
corridor, and no piping plovers were observed during recent field surveys. Based
on available Information, this project will not result in an adverse impact to piping
plover.
Dismal Swamp southeastern shrew - The southeastern shrew (Sorex longirostris) is a
small, long-tailed shrew varying from 3.0 to 3.9 inches (7.6 to 9.9 centimeters) in length.
This shrew has a brown back, pale underparts, buff-colored feet, and a shorter, blunter
nose than many shrews. The species occurs throughout all portions of North and South
Carolina. It has been accepted that two subspecies exist: the southeastern shrew (S. L
longirostris) and the Dismal Swamp southeastern shrew (S. 1. fishen). The literature
describes the Dismal Swamp southeastern shrew as larger (3.7 to 3.9 inches [9.4 to 9.9
centimeters] in total length) than the southeastern shrew (3.0 to 3.1 inches [7.6 to 7.9
centimeters] in total length), and lists the range of the Dismal Swamp subspecies as
confined to the Dismal Swamp region of northeastern North Carolina and southeastern
Virginia (Fed. Reg. 7/16/85, Webster et a/. 1985). Recent small-mammal surveys
conducted south of the Albemarle Sound and Pamlico River in the Coastal Plain of
North Carolina have provided specimens whose measurements have generated doubt
as to the existence of separate subspecies. DNA analyses and further fieldwork are
presently being conducted to clarify the classification status. Both subspecies prefer
similar habitats, ranging in structure from old field to mature pine and hardwood forests.
The Dismal Swamp subspecies is expected to be most abundant in moist successional
habitats such as cane stands, regenerating clear cuts, and young forests (Fed. Reg.
7/16/85).
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
Suitable habitat for the Dismal Swamp southeastern shrew Includes areas
dominated by grasses and sedges near wet areas. This habitat occurs within the
project corridor as a result of the presence of bridge access causeways.
However, due to the routine maintenance of causeway shoulders and irregular
water level fluctuations associated with the adjacent brackish marsh and open
waters, It Is highly unlikely that this shrew will occur within the project corridor.
NHP records have no documentation of this species within 2.0 miles (3.2
kilometers) of the project corridor, and this species was not observed during
surveys. Based on available Information, this project will not result In an adverse
impact to Dismal Swamp southeastern shrew.
Seabeach amaranth - Seabeach amaranth is a low-growing, fleshy, annual herb. The
spatula-shaped leaves are pink and range from 0.5 to 1.0 inch (1.3 to 2.5 centimeters)
in diameter. The leaves are clustered near the end of the stem and are notched apically.
Flowers and fruits are inconspicuous and occur along the stem. This plant is primarily
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found on foredunes and sand spits of Atlantic coast barrier beaches and inlets in areas
where periodic overwash eliminates vegetative competition. Some of the largest
remaining populations of this species occur in North Carolina (FWS 1993). This species
has been documented on sand spits and ocean-fronting beaches of the Outer Banks.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
Seabeach amaranth prefers the open sand of foredunes, overwash fans, and inlet
spits associated with ocean-fronting barrier islands. Potential habitat for
seabeach amaranth does not exist within the project corridor. NHP records
indicate no documentation of this species within 2.0 miles (3.2 kilometers) of the
project corridor, and this species was not observed during field surveys. Based
on available information, the proposed project will not result In an adverse Impact
to seabeach amaranth.
2. Federal Species of Concern
Federal Species of Concern (FSC) are not legally protected under the Endangered
Species Act and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they
are formally proposed or listed as Threatened or Endangered. Species designated as
FSC are defined as taxa, which may or may not be listed in the future. These species
were formally Candidate 2 (C2) species or species under consideration for listing as
Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern by the NCNHP database of rare plant and
animal species and are afforded state protection under the State Endangered Species
Act and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979. The following
are listed as Federal Species of Concern in Currituck County.
Virginia least trillium - Virginia least trillium is a low, rhizomatous perennial with erect
stems topped by three leaves and a solitary flower which grows 4 to 12 inches (10.2 to
30.5 centimeters) high. This variety of least trillium occurs in low, alluvial woodlands of
tidewater Virginia (Kral 1983) and possibly northeastern North Carolina. The project
corridor does not support appropriate habitat for this species. NHP records have no
documentation of this species within 2.0 miles (3.2 kilometers) of the project corridor,
and the species was not observed during site surveys. Based on available information,
the proposed project will not adversely affect Virginia least trillium.
Black rail - The black rail is a rare, permanent resident of coastal North Carolina. This
species requires dense, herbaceous cover characteristic of marshes and wet meadows
where it nests and feeds on small invertebrates, seeds, and vegetation (Hamel 1992).
The project corridor supports appropriate habitat for this species; however, NHP records
have no documentation of this species within 2.0 miles (3.2 kilometers) of the project
corridor. Due to the mobility of this species, and the extensive marshes in the project
vicinity, the proposed project will not result in an adverse impact to black rail.
3. Rare and Unique Natural Areas
The proposed project is located along the northern margin of the Mackay Island National
Wildlife Refuge, which comprises approximately 8,646 acres (3,499 hectares) in
northeastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia. This National Wildlife Refuge
includes areas that are important to migratory waterfowl and sport fisheries resources.
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The brackish marsh area in the vicinity of the bridge crossing has been designated a
State Listed Identified Priority Area (IPA) by the NHP. This IPA is known as Great
Marsh. An IPA receives no formal protection, but is recognized as a unique area and
may come under protection in the future. Potential impacts due to the proposed project
will be short-lived and localized to the immediate vicinity of the bridge, and are therefore
not expected to adversely affect the Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge or the Great
Marsh IPA.
VI. CULTURAL RESOURCES
A. Compliance Guidelines
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part
800. Section 106 requires that for federally funded, licensed, or permitted projects
having an effect on properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation be given the opportunity to
comment.
B. Historic Architecture
In a memorandum dated January 13, 1999, the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) recommended further review of Bridge No. 7 by NCDOT. All structures within
the Area of Potential Effect (APE), including Bridge No. 7, were photographed. In a
meeting between NCDOT and SHPO on August 6, 1999 all parties agreed that there are
no historic architectural properties, including Bridge No. 7, that are listed in or eligible for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places in the APE. A copy of the concurrence
form is included in the Appendix.
C. Archaeology
The State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), in a memorandum dated January 13,
1999 stated that "it is unlikely that any archaeological resources which may be eligible
for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places will be affected by the project
construction. We therefore recommend that no archaeological investigation be
conducted in connection with this project." A copy of the SHPO memorandum is
included in the Appendix.
VII. SECTION 4(f)
This project consists of the replacement of Bridge No. 7 over Corey's Ditch along NC
615 in Currituck County. Bridge No. 7 is located within the Mackay Island National
Wildlife Refuge. This refuge was established on Knotts Island in 1960 as a winter
haven for migratory birds. In the winter, the refuge focuses on marsh and water
management to provide food for thousand of swans, ducks, and geese inhabitants. In
the spring, the refuge opens its trail systems for visitors to view the huge variety of
waterbirds and songbirds.
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Since this project has minor involvement with a wildlife and waterfowl refuge and meets
the criteria set forth in the Federal Register (December 23, 1986), a programmatic
Section 4(f) evaluation satisfies the requirements of Section 4(f).
The following alternatives, which avoid use of the wildlife and waterfowl refuge, have
been fully evaluated: (a) do nothing; (2) improve the highway without using the adjacent
wildlife and water refuge; and (3) build an improved facility on new location without using
the wildlife and waterfowl refuge. These alternatives were not found to be feasible and
prudent.
All possible planning to minimize harm to the wildlife and waterfowl refuge has been
incorporated into this project. The officials having jurisdiction over the Section 4(f)
property have agreed, in writing, with the assessment of impacts resulting from the use
of the Section 4(f) property and with the minimization measures to be provided.
Measures to minimize impacts include the following:
1. Replacement of fishing walks on each side of the bridge.
2. Replacement of the bridge in place with staged construction, maintaining traffic
during construction within the existing right-of-way.
3. Bridge will be elevated and additional two feet from its existing elevation to allow
for small boats to travel between Back Bay and Currituck Sound.
A programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for the impacts of the proposed project on the
MacKay Island National Wildlife Refuge is presented in Section XI of this Categorical
Exclusion.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The project is expected to have an overall positive effect. Replacement of an inadequate
bridge will result in safer traffic operations.
This project is considered to be a Federal "Categorical Exclusion" due to its limited
scope and lack of substantial environmental consequences.
This bridge replacement will not have an adverse effect on the quality of the human or
natural environment with the use of the current North Carolina Department of
Transportation standards and specifications.
The project does not conflict with any plan, existing land use, or zoning regulation and
no change in land use is expected to result from construction of this project. Therefore,
no secondary impacts are anticipated.
The proposed project will require right of way acquisition and construction easements
from the MacKay Island National Wildlife Refuge, which is protected under Section 4(f)
of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966.
The project has been coordinated with the United States Natural Resources
Conservation Service. The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies
or their representatives to consider the potential impact to prime farmland of all land
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acquisition and construction projects. There are no soils classified as prime, unique, or
having state or local importance in the vicinity of the project. Therefore, the project will
not involve the direct conversion of farmland acreage within these classifications.
This project is an air quality "neutral" project, so it is not required to be included in the
regional emissions analysis and a project level CO analysis is not required.
Noise levels could increase during construction but will be temporary. If vegetation is
disposed of by burning, all burning will be done in accordance with applicable local laws
and regulations of the North Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance with 15 NCAC
2D.0520. This evaluation completes the assessment requirements for highway traffic
noise (23 CFR Part 772) and for air quality (1990 CAAA and NEPA) and no additional
reports are required.
An examination of records at the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of Environmental Management, Groundwater Section and the North
Carolina Department of Human Resources, Solid Waste Management Section revealed
no underground storage tanks or hazardous waste sites in the project area.
Currituck County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The
bridge is located in a detailed study area and the base (100 year) flood elevation is 6
feet (1.8 meters) (see Figure 6).
There are no practical alternatives to crossing the floodplain area. Any shift in alignment
will result in a crossing of about the same magnitude. No embankment fills will be
placed within the regulatory floodway. No floodway modifications are anticipated.
The project is not anticipated to increase the level or extent of upstream flood hazard.
On the basis of the above discussion, it is concluded that no substantial adverse
environmental impacts will result from implementation of this project.
IX. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
'Throughout the project development process, citizen and agency participation was
encouraged. A scoping letter was mailed in December 1998, to the Chair of the
Currituck County Commission, the Currituck County Manager, the Superintendent of
Currituck County schools, and to state and Federal environmental regulatory and
resource agencies to request input into the project development process. A copy of the
responses are included in the Appendix. No interagency meetings were held as part of
this project.
A newsletter describing the history of the project, the project team and the progress of
the study, as well as upcoming events was distributed in June 1999.
A Citizen's Informational Workshop was held on July 13, 1999 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
at the Knott's Island Elementary School, located at 413 Woodleigh Road in Knott's
Island, N. C. Approximately 14 citizens attended this meeting. Several citizens
requested that the bridge be raised 1.5 to 2 feet (0.5 to 0.6 meters) in order to allow
small boats to pass under the structure. Another major area of concern raised by the
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citizens present was pedestrian safety associated with the fishing currently allowed from
the bridge. Comments received at the workshop requested consideration is given to
eliminating fishing or including safety features in the design to protect pedestrians.
X. AGENCY COMMENTS
The following comments were received:
1. NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Division of Water Quality
Comment - "Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent
practicable. Prior to the approval of any borrow/waste site in a wetland, the
contractor shall obtain a 401 Certification from DWQ.
Reply - Use of wetlands for borrow/waste areas will be avoided to the maximum
extent practicable. Prior to use of these areas for borrow/waste, a 401 Water
Certification will be obtained from DWQ.
Comment - "DWQ is also concerned about secondary wetland impacts."
Reply -See Environmental Effects section (page 19) of this report.
2. County of Currituck County, County Manager -
Comment - "...comments from Knotts Island residents concerning a need to have
the above bridge elevated when replaced to allow for small boats to travel between
Back Bay and Currituck Sound.... assistance in elevating this bridge to meet the
need of our citizens..."
Reply - The Bridge will be elevated two (2) feet.
3. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission -
Comment - "Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream."
Reply - if possible, bridge deck drains will not discharge directly into the canal. This
will be determined during the final design phase of the project.
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FINAL NATIONWIDE SECTION 4 (F) EVALUATION AND APPROVAL
FOR FEDERALLY-AIDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS WITH MINOR INVOLVEMENT WITH
PUBLIC PARKS, RECREATION LANDS, AND WILDLIFE AND WATERFOWL REFUGES
F. A. Project BRZ-615(1)
State Project 8.1040601
T. I. P. No. B-3445
Description: NC 615, Replacement of Bridge No. 7 over Canal (CorvsDitch) - Currituck Countv.
Yes No
1. Is the proposed project designed to improve the operational
characteristics, safety and/or physical condition of existing highway
facilities on essentially the same location? X
2. Is the project on new location? ? X
3. Is the Section 4(f) land a publicly owned public park, recreation
land, or wildlife and waterfowl refuge located adjacent to the
existing highway? X
4. Does the amount and location of the land to be used impair the use
of the remaining Section 4(f) land, in whole or in part, for its
intended purpose?
(See chart below) X
Total size of section 4() site Maximum to be acquired
Less than 10 acres 10 percent of site
10 acres-100 acres 1 acre
greater than 100 acres 1 percent of site
5. Do the proximity impacts of the project (e.g., noise, air and water
pollution, wildlife and habitat effects, aesthetic values) on the
remaining Section 4(f) land impair the use of such land for its
intended purpose? X
6. Do the officials having jurisdiction over the Section 4(f) land agree,
in writing, with the assessment of the impacts of the proposed
project on, and the proposed mitigation for, the Section 4(f) lands? X
Yes No
7. Does the project use land from a site purchased or improved with
funds under the Land and Water Conservation Act (Section 6(f)),
the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act (Dingell-Johnson Act), the
Federal Aid in Wildlife Act (Pittman-Robertson Act), or similar
laws, or are the lands otherwise encumbered with a Federal Interest
(e.g., former Federal surplus property)? X
8. If the project involves lands described in Item 7 above, does the
appropriate Federal Agency object to the land conversion or
transfer? X
9. Does the project require preparation of an EIS? ? X
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND FOUND NOT TO BE
FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT
The following alternatives were evaluated and found not
to be feasible and prudent:
1. Do-nothine. X ?
Does the "do nothing" alternative:
(a) correct capacity deficiencies? ? X
Or (b) correct existing safety hazards? ? X
Or (c) correct deteriorated conditions? ? X
And (d) create costs, unusual problems, or impacts of extraordinary
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measure? X
2. Improvement of the highway without using the adjacent public park,
recreational land, or wildlife waterfowl refuge? X
(a) Have minor alignment shifts, changes in standards, use of
retaining walls, etc., or traffic management measures been ?
evaluated? X
(b) The items in 2(a) would result in: (circle, as appropriate)
(i) substantial adverse community impact
or (ii) substantial increased costs (Alternative N)
or (iii) unique engineering, transportation, maintenance, or safety
problems
or (iv) substantial social, environmental, or economic impacts (Alternative N)
or (v) a project which does not meet the need
Yes No
3. Build an improved facility on new location without using the public
park, recreational land, or wildlife and waterfowl refuge. (This
would be a localized "run around".) X
(a) An alternative on new location would result in: (circle, as
appropriate)
(i) a project which does not solve the existing problems
or (ii) substantial social, environmental, or economic impacts (Alternative N)
or (iii) a substantial increase in project cost or engineering difficulties (Alternative N)
or (iv) such impacts, costs, or difficulties of truly unusual or unique
or extraordinary magnitude
Note: Any response in a box requires additional information prior to approval. Consult Nationwide 4(f)
evaluation.
MINIMIZATION OF HARM
Yes No
1. The project includes all possible planning to minimize harm. X
2. Measures to minimize harm include the following: (Circle those
which are appropriate)
a. Replacement of lands used with lands of reasonably
equivalent usefulness and location and of at least comparable
value.
b. Replacement of facilities impacted by the project including
sidewalks, paths, benches, lights, tress and other facilities.
C. Restoration and landscaping of disturbed areas.
d. Incorporation of design features and habitat features, where
necessary, to reduce or minimize impacts to the Section 4(f)
property.
e. Payment of the fair market value of the land and
improvements taken or improvements to the remaining Section
4(f) site equal to the fair market value of the land and
improvements taken.
f. Additional or alternative mitigation measures as determined
necessary based on consultation with the officials having
jurisdiction over the parkland, recreation area, or wildlife on
'waterfowl refuge.
3. A discussion of specific mitigation measures is provided as
follows:
The preferred alternative (Alternate A) replaces the bridge in
its existing location using staged construction, which
minimizes impacts to the environment.
COORDINATION
The proposed has been coordinated with the following (attach correspondence):
a. Officials having jurisdiction over the Section 4(f) Land Yes
b. Local/State/Federal Agencies Yes
C. US Coast Guard (for bridges requiring permits) Yes
d. DOI, if Section 6(f) lands are involved Yes
SUMMARY AND APPROVAL
The proiect meets all criterial included in the programmatic 4(f) evaluation approved on
December 23. 1986
All required alternatives have been evaluated and the findings made are clearly applicable to this project.
There are no feasible or prudent alternatives which avoid use of the Section 4(f) land.
The project included all possible planning to minimize harm, and there are assurances that the measures
to minimize harm will be incorporated in the project.
All appropriate coordination has been successfully completed.
Approved:
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
P. O. Box 39
Knotts Island, NC 27950
[phone]
Mr. William D. Gilmore, PE, Manager
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
January 31, 2000
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Dear Mr. Gilmore: jl
This is a response to your request for comments on the replacement of 'ridge- mh6er 7 on
NC 615 over Corey's Ditch in Currituck County. We are song it has taken us past your due date
to respond. Internal coordination was necessary to insure an appropriate response. In addition,
the bad weather postponed things for a few days.
This response is divided into two sections, one with comments directly related to the
proposed bridge replacement and another with comments indirectly related to this specific project.
As noted below, recommended measures in the second section are to be considered necessary
mitigation measures if an alternative other than "A" is selected.
A. Comments Directly Related to the Proposed Project.
The refuge definitely prefers Alternative A, which would not require construction of any
temporary on-site detours. Although it is not specified in the documentation sent to this office, it
is my understanding that the new bridge will include railings for fishing access, parallel parking
areas adjacent to the bridge in the shoulders, and that the bridge will be raised two feet. The
refuge supports these actions and would object if the first two items were not included in the
replacement project.
Should one of the alternatives other than A (i.e., Alternatives N or S) be selected, then
those comments provided in the section below (i.e., B.) would apply directly to this proposed
project. That is, the culverts we are recommending would be part of the mitigation measures
needed for the project.
The following continents apply if either Alternative N or S is selected:
1. We need a better description of the disturbances required in Barleys Bay and the Great
Marsh. For example, how much and what type of temporary fill is needed and what type of
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'N--managed re-vegetation" is envisioned? Coordination with our Fisheries personnel may be
necessary to ensure these disturbances do not have significant negative impacts on aquatic
resources.
2. We would need assurance that any changes in habitats created by the alternatives will
be mitigated. For example, what specific measures will be taken to ensure common reed does not
become established in the impacted area(s)? What type of monitoring plan will be followed to
guarantee the area(s) revert to a natural state after construction? What additional steps (e.g.,
common reed control) will be taken to assure this natural state is achieved if initial procedures
fail?
3. Is an Environmental Assessment needed if either Alternative N or S is selected due to
projected wetland and other impacts?
B. Comments Indirectly Related to the Proposed Project
Prior to the construction of the Marsh Causeway (i.e., NC 615 across the marsh from the
mainland to Knotts Island), wind driven tides created a sheet flow of water across the Great
Marsh. When the road was constructed, it restricted this surface flow of water. Since the
construction of Corey's Ditch, the water is forced through this one opening in the roadway (i.e.,
where the bridge is located). This water flushes rapidly through this opening during
northeasterlies and hurricanes. All this (including normal, wind driven tides) is widening Corey's
Ditch and eroding away the support for the bridge. For example, during Hurricane Bonnie in
1998 a sink hole formed at the northeastern edge of the bridge. The water rushing through
Corey's Ditch eroded the soil around the bridge foundation and the road fell into the hole. The
ultimate results of this restriction of water flow to Corey's Ditch are the bridge needs constant
repair and periodic replacement, the ditch is widening and fragmenting the Great Marsh and the
hydrology of the marsh has changed and continues to change. Our suggestion for mitigating these
effects is to place a series of culverts at strategic locations along the Marsh Causeway. This will
allow water to flow under the road in several places relieving the pressure of the water being
forced under the bridge and through Corey's Ditch. Erosion around the bridge and Corey's Ditch
will lessen, reducing bridge maintenance and replacement costs and the rate in which Corey's
Ditch is widening and fragmenting the marsh. It will also help restore marsh hydrology to a more
natural state. Perhaps North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) experts have
other suggestions for alleviating the hydrological and related problems noted above.
The same effect has occurred at another road on the refuge. Mackay Island Road restricts
the sheet flow of water to a portion of the Great Marsh. The refuge has a project planned for the
immediate future to place several culverts under this road to restore the hydrology to a more
natural state.
If Alternative A is chosen, we recommend the NCDOT consider our recommendation as a
separate project. If Alternative N or S is chosen, then this needs to be considered a mitigation
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project for the disturbance which will occur to wetlands on the refuge. The refuge is willing to
work with NCDOT in this effort.
In answer to your question about the source of funding to purchase the refuge, the
majority was acquired %ia moneys made available by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Please keep us up-to-date regarding decisions about the choice among alternatives and
how and when the project will proceed. NCDOT will need to contact the refuge for a Special
Use Permit a month or two before construction if any type of work is to be conducted outside the
existing disturbed areas of the right-of-way (i.e., beyond the pavement and grassy road shoulders).
Please contact :assistant Refuge Manager Bill Gates at [phone] if you have any questions,
need a Special Use permit and/or would like to discuss restoration of more natural water flow
under NC 615 and other related improvements.
Sincerely,
lird-2
Refuge Manager
cc: T. McCartney
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Natural
Resources
Conservation
Service
4405 Bland Rd.
Suite 205
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
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Mr. William D. Gilmore, P. E. Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
NCDOT
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore:

December 18, 1998
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on Group = Bridge Replacement Projects:
1. B-3348, Hyde County, Bridge No. 54 on US 264 over Canal on Pamlico Sound,
2. B-3349, Hyde County, Bridge No. 32 on US 264 over Rose Bay Canal,
3. B-3442, Cumberland County, Bridge No. 224 on SR 1006 (Person Street) over Locks Creek,
4. B-3443, Cumberland County, Bridge No. 219 on SR 1006 (Person Street) over the Cape Fear
River,
5. B-3445, Currituck County, Bridge No. 7 on NC 615 over northern canal between Back Bay
and Currituck Sound,
6. B-3524, Wake County, Bridge No. 259 on SR 1370 (Tryon Road) over Norfolk Southern
Railroad,
7. B-3537, Wayne County, Bridge No. 62 on NC 581 over the Little River.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service does not have any comments at this time.
Sincerely,
CU%A`'' •?"
Mary T. Kollstedt
State Conservationist
The Natural Resources Conservation Service works hand-in-hand with the
American people to conserve natural resources on private land AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh. North Carolina 27636-3726
December 29, 1998
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., lVlanager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 2761 1-520
Attention: Ms. Stacy Baldwin, P.E.
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
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Thank you for your letter of December S, 1998, requesting information from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service) for the purpose of evaluating the potential environmental impacts of the
following proposed bridge replacement projects:
I . B-334S. H%-de County, Bridge No. 54 on US 264 over Canal on Pamlico Sound,
2. B-3349, Hyde County, Bridge No 32 on US 264 over Rose Bay Canal.
3. B-3442. Cumberland County. Bridge No. 224 on SR 1006 (Person Street) over Locks
Creek;
4. B-3443. Cumberland County. Bridi-,e No. 219 on SR 1006 (Person Street) over the Caoe
Fear River:
5. B-3445, Currituck County, Bridge No. 7 on NC 615 over northern canal between Back Bay
and Currituck Sound,
6. B-3524, Wake County, Bridge No 259 on SR 1370 (Tryon Road) over Norfolk Southern
Railroad: and,
7. B-3537, Wayne County, Bridge No. 62:on NC 581 over the Little River.
This report provides scoping information and is provided in accordance with provisions of the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) (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)) This report also
serves as initial scopinu comments to federal and state resource agencies for use in their
permitting and/or certification processes for these projects.
The mission of the Service is to provide leadership in the conservation, protection, and
enhancement of fish and wildlife, and their habitats, for the continuing benefit of all people. Due
to staffing limitations, we are unable to provide you with detailed site-specific comments at this
time. However, the following recommendations are provided to assist you in your planning
process and to facilitate a thorough and timely review of the project.
Generally, the Service recommends that wetland impacts be avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent practical as outlined in Section 404 (b)(1) of the Clean Water Act Amendments
of 1977. In regard to avoidance and minimization of impacts, we recommend that proposed
highway projects be aligned along or adjacent to existing roadways, utility corridors, or previously
developed areas in order to minimize habitat fragmentation and encroachment. Areas exhibiting
high biodiversity or ecological value important to the watershed and/or region should be avoided.
Crossings of streams and associated wetland systems should use existing crossings and/or occur
on a structure wherever feasible. Where bridging is not feasible, culvert structures that maintain
natural water flows and hydraulic regimes without scouring, or impeding fish and wildlife passage,
should be employed. Highway shoulder and median widths should be reduced through wetland
areas. Roadway embankments and till areas should be stabilized by using appropriate erosion
control devices and/or techniques. Wherever appropriate, construction in sensitive areas should
occur outside fish spawning and migratory bird nesting seasons.
The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps of the appropriate 7.5 Minute Quadrangles for
each site should be consulted to determine if wetlands may be impacted by the respective projects.
However, while the NWI maps are useful for providing an overview of a given area, they should
not be relied upon in lieu of a detailed wetland delineation by trained personnel using an
acceptable wetland classification methodology.
We reserve the right to review any required federal or state permits that may be required for these
projects at the public notice stage. We may have no objection, provide recommendations for
modification of the project, or recommend denial. 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 each
project include the following in sufficient detail to facilitate a thorough review of the action:
A clearly defined purpose and need for each proposed project. including a discussion of
the projects's independent utility;
2. A description of the proposed action with an analysis of all alternatives being considered,
including the Upgrading of existing bridges, new brid?,es on existing ali?,nments, new
bridges on new alignments, and a "no action" alternative;
2
A description of the fish and wildlife resources, and their habitats, within the project
impact areas 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, and/or drairling. 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 (Corps);
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 secondan• impacts to
natural resources, and how this and similar projects contribute to cumulative adverse
effects:
6 Design features and/or construction techniques which would be employed to avoid or
minimize the ti-aumentation or direct loss of wildlife habitat value;
7. Design features, construction techniques, and/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 United States, and,
8. If unavoidable wetland impacts are proposed, we recommend that every effort be :-lade to
iuentir} ?;oinpensatory mitigation sites in advance. Project planning should include a
detailed compensatory mitigation plan for offsetting unavoidable wetland impacts.
Opportunities to protect mitigation areas in perpetuity, preferably via conservation
easement, should be explored at the outset.
The attached pages identify the federally-listed endangered, threatened, and candidate species that
are known to occur in the respective counties. Habitat requirements for any federally-listed
species that occur in the project impact areas should be compared with the available habitat at the
project site. If Auitable habitat is present within the action area of the project. fie!d sttrvev;z for the
species should be performed. Note that a listed species, the sensitive joint-vetch (Aeschtinomette
,ginica), is known to occur in the vicinity of bridges B-334S and B-3349 in H%-de Counr:
Habitat for sensitive joint-vetch is a rare and specialized community known as a freshwater tidal
marsh. These communities are close enough to the coast to be influenced by tidal fluctuations.
yet far enough upstream to consist of fresh or only slightly brackish water.
Environmental documentation should include survey methodologies and results. In addition to
this guidance, the following information Should be included in the document regarding protected
species:
A map and description ofthe specific area used in the analysis of direct, indirect, and
cumulative impacts;
?. A description of the biology and status of the listed species and the habitat of the species
that may be affected by the action, including the results of any onsite inspections;
3. An analysis of the "effects of the action" on the listed species and associated habitat
which includes consideration of:
a. The environmental baseline which is an analysis of the effects of past and ongoing
human and natural factors leading to the current status of the species and its
habitat;
b. The impacts of past and present federal, state, and private activities in the project
area and cumulative impacts area;
C. The direct and indirect impacts of the proposed action. Indirect effects are those
that are caused by the proposed action and are later in time, but are still
reasonably certain to occur,
d. The impacts of interrelated actions (those that are part of a larger action and
depend on the larger action for their justification) and interdependent actions
(those that have no independent utility apart from the action under consideration);
and,
e. The cumulative impacts of future state and private activities (not requiring federal
agency involvement) that will be considered as part of future Section 7
consultation,
4. A description of the 1m nner in which the action may affect any listed species or
associated habitat including project proposals to reduce/eliminate adverse effects. Direct
mortality, injury, harassment, the loss of habitat, and/or the degradation of habitat are all
ways in which listed species may be adversely affected,
A summary of evaluation criteria to be used as a measure of potential effects. Criteria
may include post-project population size, long-term population viability, habitat quality,
and/or habitat quantity; and,
6. Based on evaluation criteria, a determination of whether the project is not likely to
adversely atrect or may affect threatened and endangered species.
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Candidate species are those plant and animal species for which the Service has sufficient
information on their biological status and threats to their survival to propose them as endangered
or threatened under the ESA. Although candidate species receive no statutory protection under
the ESA, Federal agencies are required to informally confer with the Service on actions likely to
jeopardize the continued existence of these species or that xnay destroy or modify proposed
critical habitat.
Federal species of concern (FSC) include those species for which the Service does not have
enough scientific information to support a listing proposal or species which do not warrant listing
at the present time. These species receive no statutory protection under the ESA, but could
become candidates in the future if additional scientific information becomes available indicating,
that they are endangered or threatened. Formal listing places the species under the full protection
of the ESA, and necessitates a new survey if its status in the project area is unknown. Therefore,
it would be prudent for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to avoid any
adverse impacts to candidate species or their habitat. Tile Forth Carolina Natural Heritage
Program should be contacted for information on species under state protection.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on these projects. 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 these comments, please contact Tom
McCartney at 919-856-4520, ext. 32.
Sincerely,
V John M. Heiner
Ecological Services Supervisor
Enclosures
FWS/R4:TmcCartney:TM:12/28/98:919/856-4520 extension 32:\7-bridge:rep
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Michael Bell. COE, Washin!_ton. NC
Eric Alsmeyer, COE, Raleigh, NC:
Scott McLendon, COE, Wilmington. NC
David Cox, DNR, Creedmoor, NC
Cyndi Bell, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Nicholas Graf, FHWA. Raleigh, NC
Ted Bisterfield, EPA, Atlanta, GA
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTCN, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1 aJ0
IN fiePLY Remm To February 24, 1999
Planning Services Section
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Division of Highways
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear. Mr. Gilmore:
This is in response to a letter from your office dated December 8, 1988, to
Mr. Mike Bell of our Washington Regulatory Field Office, subject: "Request for
Comments for Group XIX Bridge Replacement Projects." The bridge replacement
projects are located in Hyde, Currituck, and Wayne Counties.
Our comments involve impacts to flood plains and jurisdictional resources that
include waters, wetlands, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects. The proposed
bridge replacements would not cross any Corps-constructed flood control or navigation
project. Enclosed are our comments on the other issues.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on these projects. If we can be of
further assistance, please contact us.
Sincerely,
W "
W. Coleman Long
Chief, Technical Services Division
Enclosure
February 24, 1999
Page 1 of 3
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT COMMENTS ON:
"Request for Comments for Group XIX Bridge Replacement Projects" in Hyde,
Currituck, and Wayne Counties
1. FLOOD PLAINS: POC - Bobby L Willis Planning Services Section, at
(91.0) 251-4728
All of the bridges are within counties which participate in the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). From the various Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS), it
appears that detail study streams or waterways are involved. For Hyde and Currituck
Counties, the bridges cross canals with 100-year flood elevations determined from
coastal storm surge but no floodways defined. For the Little River crossing in Wayne
County, this stream has both 100-year flood elevations determined and a floodway
defined. A summary of flood plain information pertaining to the bridges is contained in
the following table. The FIRMs are from the county flood insurance study.
Bridge Route Study Date Of
No. _ Na _ County Stream SFE` Firm
32 US 264 Hyde Rose Bay Canal 9 2/87
54 US 264 Hyde Canal 5 2/87
7 NC 615 Currituck Northern Canal 5 11/84
62 NC 581 Wayne Little River 94 3/98
4 Base (100-year) Flood Elevation in feet N.G.V.D.
For the Little River crossing, we refer you to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency's (FEMA's) "Procedures for 'No Rise' Certification for Proposed Developments
in Regulatory Floodways", copies of which have been furnished previously to your
office. The project should be designed to meet the requirements of the NFIP,
administered by FEMA, and be in compliance with all local ordinances. Specific
questions pertaining to community flood plain regulations or developments should be
referred to the local building official.
February 24, 1999
Page 2 of 3
2. WATERS AND WETLANDS: POC - Michael 'Bell, Proiect Manager, Washington
Field Office, Regulatory Division, at [phone], Extension 26
The bridge replacements in Hyde and Currituck Counties appear to impact CAMA
designated coastal marsh. The Little River bridge replacement in Wayne County could
impact a high quality riverine system.
All work restricted to existing high ground will not require prior Federal permit
authorization. However, Department of the Army permit authorization pursuant to
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended, will be required for the
discharge of excavated or.fill material in waters of the United States or any adjacent
and/or isolated wetlands in conjunction with your proposed bridge replacements,
including disposal of construction debris. Specific permit requirements will depend on
design of the projects, extent of fill work within waters of the United States, including
wetlands (dimensions, fill amounts, etc.), construction methods, and other factors.
Although these projects may qualify as a Categorical Exclusion, in order for the
proposal to be considered for authorization under Nationwide Permit #23, the project
planning report should contain sufficient information to document that the proposed
activity does not have more than a minimal individual or cumulative impact on the
aquatic environment. Our experience has shown that replacing bridges with culverts
often results in sufficient adverse impacts to consider the work as having more than
minimal impacts on the aquatic environment. Accordingly, the following items need to
be addressed in the project planning report:
a. The report should contain the amount of permanent and temporary impacts to
waters and wetlands as well as a description of the type of habitat that will be affected.
b. Offsite detours are always preferable to onsite (temporary) detours in wetlands.
If an onsite detour is the recommended action, justification should be provided.
c. Project commitments should include the removal of all temporary fills from
waters and wetlands and "time-of-the-year" restrictions on in-stream work if
recommended by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. In addition, if undercutting
is necessary for temporary detours, the undercut material should be stockpiled to be
used to restore the site.
d. All restored areas should be planted with endemic vegetation, including trees,
if appropriate.
February 24, 1999
Page 3 of 3
2. WATERS AND WETLANDS: Continued .
e. The report should provide an estimate of the linear feet of new impacts to
streams resulting from construction of the project.
f. If a bridge is proposed to be replaced with a culvert, NCDOT must demonstrate
that the work will not result in more than minimal impacts on the aquatic environment,
specifically addressing the passage of aquatic life, including anadromous fish. In
addition, the report should address the impacts that the culvert would have on
recreational navigation.
g. In addition, to be considered for authorization, discharge of demolition material
into waters and wetlands and associated impacts must be disclosed and discussed in
the project planning report.
At this point in time, construction plans are not available for review. When final
plans are complete, including the extent and location of any work within waters of the'
United States and wetlands, our Regulatory Division would appreciate the opportunity
to review those plans for a project-specific determination of DA permit requirements.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact Mr. Belt.

U.S. Department
of Transportation
United States
Coast Guard

Commander
United States Coast Guard
Atlantic Area
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
431 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, Va. 23704-5004
Staff Symbol: (Aowb)
Phone: [phone]
16590
OS June
JUN 9 2000
This is in response to your application letter dated June 3, 1999, requesting a Coast`''
trli;p?eprri 1
for a project to replace the bridge (B-3445) over Corey's Ditch Canal between the Back Bav and
Currituck Sound in Currituck County, North Carolina. r
Since this stream is subject to tidal influence, it is considered legally navigable for Bridge
Administration purposes. This stream at the crossing site also meets the criteria for advance
approval waterways outlined in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 115.70. Advance
approval waterways are those that are navigable in law, but not actually navigated by other than
small boats. The Commandant of the Coast Guard has given his advance approval to the
construction of bridges across such waterways; therefore, an individual permit will not be
required for this project as long as our office is notified when construction begins.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Terrance Knowles, at the
phone number or address shown above.
Sincerely,
ANN B. DEATON
Chief, Bridge Administration Section
By direction of the Commander
Fifth Coast Guard District
Copy: NOAA
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 15, 1999
MEMORANDUM
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NCDENR
TO: William D. Gilmore Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
FROM: Gloria Putnam, DWQ SEPA Coordinator
RE: Comments on DOT Scoping Sheets, DWQ# 12307
Group = Bridge Replacement Projects
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The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) requests that the following topics be
discussed in the environmental review document (s):
A. Identify the streams potentially impacted by the project. The current stream
classifications and use support ratings for these streams should be included. This
information is available from DWQ through the following contacts:
Liz Kovasckitz - Classifications - 919-733-5083, ext. 572
Andrea Leslie - Use Support Ratings - 919-733-5083, ext. 577
B . Identify the linear feet of stream channelization/relocations. If the original stream
banks were vegetated, it is requested that the channelized/relocated stream banks be
revegetated
C. Identify the number and locations of all proposed stream crossings.
D. Will permanent spill catch basins be utilized? DWQ 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) that will be used.
F. Please ensure that sediment and erosion control measures are not placed in
wetlands.
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G. Wetland Impacts
i) Identify the federal manual used for identifying and delineating jurisdictional
wetlands.
ii) Have wetlands been avoided as much as possible?
iii) Have wetland impacts been minimized?
iv) Mitigation measures to compensate fok habitat losses.
V) Wetland impacts by plant communities affected.
vi) Quality of wetlands impacted.
vii) Total wetland impacts.
viii) List the 401 General Certification numbers requested from DWQ.
H. Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practicable.
Prior to the approval of any borrow/waste site in a wetland, the contractor shall
obtain a 401 Certification from DWQ.
1. Please provide a conceptual wetland 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-ldnd mitigation.
3. Mitigation should be in the following order: restoration, creation, enhancement,
and lastly preservation.
J. The EA should discuss in detail project alternatives that alleviate traffic problems
without road widening, such as mass transit and traffic congestion management
techniques.
DWQ is also concerned about secondary wetland impacts. For DWQ to concur
with an alternative in the mountains or the piedmont, DOT will need to commit to full
control of access to the wetland parcels or DOT to purchase these parcels for wetland
mitigation.
Written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification may be required for this
project. Applications requesting coverage under our General Certification 14 or General
Peimit 31 (with wetland impact) 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.
Please have the applicant call Cyndi Bell at 919-733-1786 if they have any
questions on these comments.
mek: \12307; NCDOT Scoping
cc: Cyndi Bell - DWQ- ESB, Ecological Assessment Group
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9 North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionZ
312 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Stacy Baldwin, Project Planning Engineer
Planning & Environmental Branch, NCDOT
FROM: David Cox, Highway Project C77r
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: January 25, 1999
SUBJECT: NCDOT Group XIX Bridge Replacement Projects. TIP Nos. B-3348,
B-3349, B-33442, B-3443, B-3445, B-3524, and B-3537.
Biologists with the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have
reviewed the information provided and have the following preliminary comments on the
subject project. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the
National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
On bridge replacement projects of this scope our standard recommendations are as
follows:
1. We generally prefer spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not
require work within the stream and do not require stream channel realignment.
The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges allows for human
and wildlife passage beneath the structure, does not block fish passage, and
does not block navigation by canoeists and boaters.
2. Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream.
3. Live concrete should not be allowed to contact the water in or entering into the
stream.
4. If possible, bridge supports (bents) should not be placed in the stream.

If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, they should be removed --
back to original ground elevations immediately upon the completion of the
project. Disturbed areas should be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and
native tree species should be planted with a spacing of not more than 10'x10'.
If possible, when using temporary structures the area should be cleared but not
grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other
mechanized equipment and leaving the stunips and root mat intact, allows the
area to revegetate naturally and minimizes disturbed soil.
6. A clear bank (Rprap free) area of at least 10 feet should remain on each side of
the steam underneath the bridge.
7. In trout waters, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reviews all U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers nationwide and general `404' permits. We have the
option of requesting additional measures to protect trout and trout habitat and
we can recommend that the project require an individual `404' permit.
8. In streams that contain threatened or endangered species, NCDOT biologist
Mr. Tim Savidge should be notified. Special measures to protect these
sensitive species may be required. NCDOT should also contact the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service for information on requirements of the Endangered
Species Act as it relates to the project.
9. In streams that are used by anadromous fish, the NCDOT official policy
entitled "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage (May 12,
1997)" should be followed.
10. In areas with significant fisheries for sunfish, seasonal exclusions may also be
recommended.
If corrugated metal pipe arches or concrete box culverts are used:
The culvert must be designed to allow for fish passage. Generally, this means
that the culvert or pipe invert is buried at least 1 foot below the natural stream
bed. If multiple cells are required the second and/or third cells should be
placed so that their bottoms are at stream bankful stage (similar to Lyonsfield
design). This will allow sufficient water depth in the culvert or pipe during
normal flows to accommodate fish movements. If culverts are long, baffle
systems are required to trap gravel and provide resting areas for fish and other
aquatic organisms.
2. If multiple pipes or cells are used, at least one pipe or box should be designed
to remain dry during normal flows to allow for wildlife passage.
3. Culverts or pipes should be situated so that no channel realignment or
widening is required. Widening of the stream channel at the inlet or outlet of
structures usually causes a decrease in water velocity causing sediment
deposition that will require future maintenance.
4. Riprap should not be placed on the stream bed.
In most cases, we prefer the replacement of the existing structure at the same
location with road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour should be
designed and located to avoid wetland impacts, minimize the need for clearing and to

avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment, the old
structure should be removed and the approach fills removed from the 100-year
floodplain. Approach fills should be removed down to the natural ground elevation. The
area should be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. If the area that
is reclaimed was previously wetlands, NCDOT should restore the area to wetlands. If
successful, the site may be used as wetland mitigation-for the subject project or other
projects in the watershed. '
Project specific comments:
B-3348 - Hyde County - Bridge # 54 is located on an unnamed canal
connected to Pamlico Sound. The shallow water habitat in this canal is used by
numerous species of anadromous and resident fish as spawning, rearing,
feeding, and escape areas. This location likely supports migrating populations
of blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis) and alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus).
Populations of these species in northeastern North Carolina are currently
classified as depressed. Increased turbidity in these areas results in the
destruction of spawning habitat, and greatly diminishes egg and fry survival.
To avoid adverse impacts to spawning populations of fish species at the project
site, NCDOT should follow the "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous
Fish Passage". We specifically request that this structure be replaces with a
spanning structure. No in-water work should be conducted between March 1
and September 30.
2. B-3349 - Hyde County - Bridge # 54 is located over Rose Bay Canal. The
shallow water habitat in Rose Bay Canal is used by numerous species of
anadromous and resident fish as spawning, rearing, feeding, and escape areas.
This location is especially important for migrating populations of blueback
herring (Alosa aestivalis) and alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) into Lake
Mattamuskeet. Populations of these species in northeastern North Carolina
are currently classified as depressed. Increased turbidity in these areas results
in the destruction of spawning habitat, and greatly diminishes egg and fry
survival. To avoid adverse impacts to spawning populations of fish species at
the project site, NCDOT should follow the "Stream Crossing Guidelines for
Anadromous Fish Passage". We specifically request that this structure be
replaces with a spanning structure. No in-water work should be conducted
between March 1 and September 30.
3. B-3442 & B-3443 - Bridge # 224 is located over Locks Creek and Bridge #
219 is over the Cape Fear River. Both of these projects cross in locations
known to support anadromous fish. Therefore, we recommend NCDOT
follow the "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish Passage".
Coffer dams or turbidity curtains may be required to reduce sediment during
construction of in-stream bridge supports. No in-water work should be
performed from February 1 to June 15. Any work involving utility lines
should be restricted to the north or upstream side of the bridge as there is a
cleared construction corridor on this side of the bridge.
4. B-3445 - Currituck County - Bridge # 7 is located over Northern Canal which
runs between Currituck Sound and Back Bay. Tributaries and cnals of
Currituck Sound and Back Bay provide important spawning refugia for many
freshwater fish species especially during periods of high salinity. The shallow
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water habitat in this canal also provides, rearing, feeding, and escape areas for =
many fish species. Increased turbidity in these areas results in the destruction
of spawning habitat, and greatly diminishes egg and fry survival. To avoid
adverse impacts to spawning populations of fish species at the project site, no
in-water work should be conducted between March 31 and September 30.
5. B-3524 - Wake County - No specific cont:ems.
6. B-3537 - Wayne County - Bridge # 62 is located over the Little River. The
Little River is known to support populations of anadromous fish at this site.
We request that this bridge be replaced with a spanning structure. NCDOT
should follow the "Stream Crossing Guidelines for Anadromous Fish
Passage". No in-water work should be conducted between February 15 and
June 15.
We request that NCDOT routinely minimize adverse impacts to fish and wildlife
resources in the vicinity of bridge replacements. The NCDOT should install and
maintain sedimentation control measures throughout the life of the project and prevent
wet concrete from contacting water in or entering into these streams. Replacement of
bridges with spanning structures of some type, as opposed to pipe or box culverts, is
recommended in most cases. Spanning structures allow wildlife passage along
streambanks, reducing habitat fragmentation and vehicle related mortality at highway
crossings.
If you need further assistance or information on NCWRC concerns regarding
bridge replacements, please contact me at [phone]. Thank you for the opportunity
to review and comment on these projects.

JAMES B. HUNT Jft A
GOVERNOR
WAYNE MCDEVITT
SECRETARY =?.
?eDONNA D: MoFrrrT• '
DIRECTOR
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'J NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESC'ORCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
November 29, 1999
Ms. Stacy Baldwin, P.E.
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
State of North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Ms. Baldwin:
SUBJECT: Request for Comments on NC DOT Bridge Replacement Project B-
3445, Replace Bridge No. 7 on NC 615 over the Corey's Ditch Canal
between Back Bay and Currituck Sour
Regulatory staff at the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) have reviewed tfic
Department of Transportation's request for comments on the t3roiect reference'
aoove. We have consid °d the potential impact of the proposea project's
alternatives upon Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC's) near the project, and we
concur with the recommended Alternate A. Alternate A replaces the bridge with a
two-lane struc-_::-° ,„ -s -------,mate exisung location using staged construction.
Affected AEC s would be Estuarine Shorelines. Estuarine Waters, Public Trus-
Areas and possibly Coastal Wetlands.
Based on the NCDOT s current proposal to narrow their study to a single altc:,-,-.
Alternate A, DCM staff agree that this project can proceed as a Categorical
Exclusion. However, the letter DCM received on June 3, 1999 notes that DOT may
consider an additional alternate based on a request from the County Manager for an
alternate which would elevate the bridge to allow small boats to travel between Baci=
Bay and Currituck Sound. If the DOT modifies its study to include alternates other
than Alternate A, DCM will need to reconsider the potential impact of the proposed
project's alternatives upon Areas of Environmental Concern near the project.
In accordance with the Coastal Area Management Act, this project will require a
permit from the Division of Coastal Management prior to construction. A complete
assessment of the permit requirements will be made when a CAMA permit
application is received from the NC DOT. It is possible that the proposed bridge
replacement project will qualify for a CAMA General Permit for replacement of
existing bridges and culverts in estuarine waters, estuarine shorelines, public trust
areas and coastal wetlands (7H .2300). This will be dependent upon the project
meeting all of the conditions outlined in the General Permit. Some of the relevant
conditions are as follows:
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• The total area of public trust area, estuarine waters, and wetlands to be
excavated or filled shall not exceed 2,500 square feet except that the
wetland component shall not exceed 500 square feet.
• The general permit shall not be applicable to proposed construction
where DENR determines, after any necessary investigations, that the
proposed activity would adversely affect areas which possess historic,
cultural, scenic, conservation, fisheries, water quality or recreational
values. DCM believes it is possible that Bridge No. 7 might be a
historic structure. Review and approval from the NC Division of
Archives & History will be required before any CAMA permit is
issued. Review and approval for adverse affects to fisheries values
will also be required from the NC Division of Marine Fisheries..
• Confirmation must be provided that the adjacent riparian property
owners have been notified by certified mail of the proposed work.
During the permitting process. we may have additional comments on the prciect's
environmental impacts, ana may place conditions on the vermit to minimize any
environmental impacts. The concurrence :- this letter shall not preclude us from
requesting additional information throughout the permitting process. and following
normai permitting procedures.
Please contact me at [phone] x 238 or via e-mail at
[e-mail] if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Cathy Ingham
Transportation Project Coordinator
cc: Nancy Horne, Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Ed Harrell, NC Division of Coastal Management
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JAMffs B. HUNT JR_
GOVERNOR
BILL HOLMAN
SECRETARY
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
May 1, 2000
Ms. Stacy Hams, P.E.
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
State of North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Ms. Harris:
'a SUBJECT: NC DOT proposal to replace Bridge No. 7 on NC 615 over the Corey's
Ditch Canal between Back Bay and Currituck Sound, Currituck county.
:. TIP No. B-3445.
Regulatory staff at the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) have reviewed the
Department of Transportation's (DOT's) request for comments on the project referenced
above in a letter dated 4/18/00.
DOT has revised Alternate A to elevate the bridge structure an additional two feet to
allow small boats to travel between Back Bay and Currituck Sound. The alignment of
the bridge will remain the same with slight increases to approach fill lengths and widths.
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In accordance with the Coastal Area Management Act, this project will require a CAMA
1-4 permit from DCM prior to construction. A complete assessment of the permit
requirements will be made when a CAMA permit application is received from the NC
. DOT. During the permitting process, we may have additional comments on the
project's environmental impacts, and may place conditions on the permit to minimize
any environmental impacts.
Preliminary comments in a letter from DCM to DOT dated 11/29/99 stated that it is
possible that the proposed bridge replacement project will qualify for a CAMA General
Permit for replacement of existing bridges and culverts in estuarine waters, estuarine
Oil shorelines, public trust areas and coastal wetlands (7H.2300). However, the revised
= proposal to elevate the bridge structure an additional two feet will likely result in the
proposed project no longer qualifying for CAMA General Permit 7H .2300 due to the
following specific condition of this General Permit:

" Bridge replacement projects shall not increase the vertical clearance to more than five
feet above normal water level (NWL) or normal high water (NHW), or by vertical
clearance to more than 25 percent over the existing clearance, whichever is greater."
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If the proposed project no longer qualifies for a CAMA General Permit, then DOT will
be required to apply for a CAMA Major Permit. Please be aware that the processing
time for a CAMA Major Permit is approximately 75 days, but can take longer
depending on the complexity of the project, magnitude of environmental impacts, and
other factors.
Please contact me at [phone] x 238 or via e-mail at
[e-mail] if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely, n
Cathy Brittingham
Transportation Project Coordinator
cc: Wes Stafford, Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Ed Harrell, NC Division of Coastal Management
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James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
January 13, 1999
MEMORANDUM
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
TO: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Transportation
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State ksZtoric Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Bridge Group XIX, Bridge 7 on NC 615 over
canal, Currituck County, B-3445, ER 99-7924
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
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Thank you for your memorandum of December 8, 1998, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a search of our maps and files and have located the following structure
of historical or architectural importance within the general area of the project:
Bridge #7. This bridge was built in 1936.
We look forward to meeting with an architectural historian from the North Carolina
Department of Transportation to review the aerial and photographs of the project area so
we can make our survey recommendation.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Based on our
present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any archaeological resources which may
be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places will be affected by the
project construction. We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological investigation be
conducted in connection with this project.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council. on Historic Preservation's Regulations for
Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the
above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at
919/733-4763.
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cc: N. Graf
B. Church
L. Novick
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
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CONCURRENCE FORM
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PROPERTIES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
)nrepresentatives of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
Federal Highway Administration (FHwA)
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO'
Othe:
;viewed the subject project at
A scoping meetu._
_ Historic architectural resources photograph review session/consultation
Other
11 parties present agreed
there are no properties over fifty years old within the project s area of potenttat eiiL;::,
there are no properties less than fifty years old which are considered to meet Criterion
Consideration G within the project's area of potential effect.
there are properties over fifty years old (list attached) within the project's area of potential effeL:.
but based on the historical information available and the photographs of eacn property. properties
identified as Y , q d = are
considered not eligible tc! the National Register and no further evaluation of them is necessary
there are no National Register-listed properties within the project's area of potential effect.
med:
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.)resentative, i CDOT`, Date
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wA, fo ' e Division Administrator, or other Federal Aaencv Date
esentat' e, SHPO Date
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e Historic Preservation Officer Date

If a survey report is prepared, a final copy of this form and the attached list will be included.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Gene A. Gregory, Chairman
S. Paul O'Neal, Vice-Chairman
Ernie Bowden
Eldon L. Miller, Jr.
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COUNTY OF CURRITUCK
Post Office Box 39 .
Currituck, North Carolina 27929-0039
Telephone [phone] / FAX [phone]
State Courier # 10-69-17
May 10, 1999
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Mr. William D. Gilmore, Manager .,,
Planning and Environmental Branch:'.
NC Department of Transportation
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Re: Replacement of Bridge No.' 7 on NC 615 over northern canal
between Back Bay and Currituck Sound, Currituck County,
TIP No. B-3445
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON
County Manager
JOHN S. MORRISON
County Attorney
GWEN H. TATEM, CMC
Clerk to the Board
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The County has recently received several comments from Knotts Island
residents concerning a need to have the above bridge elevated when replaced
to allow for small boats to travel between Back Bay and Currituck Sound.
Presently, the bridge is a barrier to small boats, utilizing this waterway.
Any assistance you can provide in eleva this bridge to meet the
needs of our citizens would be grerhesitate preciated. I or the County staff can
provide any assistance, please don't to cotta e. Until then, I
remain '\
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illia S. Richardson
ounty -Manager
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cc: Board of Commissioners
Charles H. Ward, Member, Board of Transportation
Don Conner, Division Engineer
Jerry Jennings, District Engineer
(CM:Ltr99:Gi1more/KZ Bridge:00T)
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Marine Fisheries
James S. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director
MEMORANDUM:
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NORTH CA"LiNA DErNRTMENT OF
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TO: William D. Gilmore) NCDOT Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Branch - l
FROM: Sara E. Winslow, Biologist Supervisor
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SUBJECT: NCDOT Bridge Replacement - B-3345 Currituck County, Replace Bridge No, 7 on
NC 615 over Corey's Creek
DATE: May 22, 2000 _
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries reviewed the information provided relative
to the Bridge No. 7 replacement . This agency approves of project as proposed, as long as BMP
measures are enacted during demolition and construction.
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DIVISION OF
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
W'OF WATER QUALITY
July 25, 2002
NC Dept of Transportation
Attn: Mr. Marshall Clawson
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW7020604
Bridge Replacement for
Bridge No. 7, Hwy 615
General Stormwater Permit
Currituck County
Dear Mr. Clawson:
The Washington Regional Office received the completed
Stormwater Application and supporting information on June 13, 2002.
Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that
the project, as proposed, will comply with the Stormwater
Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000. We are forwarding
Permit No. SW7020604 dated July 25, 2002 to the NC Department of
Transportation.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until
rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Any future development at this site will
require an additional Stormwater review and a permit for any
Stormwater control measures deemed appropriate.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this
permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form
of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447.
Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and
binding.
943 Washington Square Mall Washington, N.C. 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
NC Department of Transportation
July 25, 2002
Page Two
If you have any questions, or need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Bill Moore at (252) 946-
6481, extension, 264.
Sincerely,
l--Jim Mulligan
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: Washington Regional Office
Central Files
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State Stormwater Management Systems
Permit No. SW7020604
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT
GENERAL PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143,
General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable
Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
NC Department of Transportation
Currituck County
FOR THE
construction, operation and maintenance of stormwater management
systems in compliance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H.1000
(hereafter referred to as the "stormwater rules") and the approved
stormwater management plans and specifications, and other
supporting data as attached and on file with and approved by the
Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this permit for
Best Management Practices to serve Bridge No. 7 replacement project
located near Knotts Island, NC.
The Permit shall be effective
rescinded and shall be subject to
and limitations.
from the date of issuance until
the following specific conditions
I. DESIGN STANDARDS
1. This project involves replacement of Bridge No. 7 on NC
Hwy 615 near Knotts Island, NC. BMP's include avoiding
deck drains, and use of grassed shoulders.
2. Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by
this permit are incorporated by reference and are
enforceable parts of the permit.
3. No stormwater piping in addition to the existing piping
shall be allowed except:
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a. That minimum amount necessary to direct runoff
beneath an impervious surface such as a road.
b. That minimum amount needed under driveways to
provide access to lots.
II.
SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. Grasslined swales, vegetated buffers and other Best
Management Practices used for stormwater runoff control
shall be adequately maintained throughout the life of the
project.
2. The permittee shall at all times provide adequate erosion
control measures in conformance with the approved Erosion
Control Plan.
3. The permittee shall submit all information requested by
the Director or his representative within the time frame
specified in the written information request.
III. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations
contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in
accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143.215.6C.
2. The permit may be modified, revoked or terminated for
cause. The filing of a request for a permit
modification, or termination does not void any permit
condition.
3. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the
Director from reopening and modifying laws, rules, and
regulations contained in Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H.1000; and North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et.al.
4. The following items will require a modification to the
permit:
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of
size
Project name change
Change of ownership
Redesign or addition
built-upon area.
Further subdivision of
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to the approved amount of
the project area
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f. In addition, the Director may determine that other
revisions to the project should require a
modification to the permit.
5. For any additions or modifications of the previously
permitted built-upon area, the permittee shall submit to
the Director revised plans and specifications and shall
receive approval prior to construction.
6. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted
site does not meet one or more of the minimum
requirements of the permit. Within the time frame
specified in the notice, the permittee shall submit a
written time schedule to the Director for modifying the
site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall
provide copies of revised plans and certification in
writing to the Director that the changes have been made.
7. The permit is not transferable to any person except after
notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the
permit to change the name and incorporate such other
requirements as may be necessary. A formal permit
request must be submitted to the Division of Water
Quality accompanied by the appropriate fee, documentation
from both parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this
request will be considered on its merits, and may or may
not be approved.
8. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the
Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by
other government agencies (local, state and federal)
which have jurisdiction.
Permit issued this the 25 th day of July, 2002.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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}-, Alan'W. Klimek, PE, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number SW7020604
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
a Post Office Box 33726
411, H 3,0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
GUIDELINES FOR AVOIDING IMPACTS TO THE WEST INDIAN MANATEE
Precautionary Measures for Construction Activities in North Carolina Waters
The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), also known as the Florida manatee, is
a Federally-listed endangered aquatic mammal protected under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act
of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C 1461 et seq.). The manatee is also listed as endangered
under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act of 1987 (Article 25 of Chapter 113 of
the General Statutes). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is the lead Federal
agency responsible for the protection and recovery of the West Indian manatee under the
provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Adult manatees average 10 feet long and weigh about 2,200 pounds, although some
individuals have been recorded at lengths greater than 13 feet and weighing as much as
3,500 pounds. Manatees are commonly found in fresh, brackish, or marine water habitats,
including shallow coastal bays, lagoons, estuaries, and inland rivers of varying salinity
extremes. Manatees spend much of their time underwater or partly submerged, making
them difficult to detect even in shallow water. While the manatee's principal stronghold in
the United States is Florida, the species is considered a seasonal inhabitant of North
Carolina with most occurrences reported from June through October.
To protect manatees in North Carolina, the Service's Raleigh Field Office has prepared
precautionary measures for general construction activities in waters used by the species.
Implementation of these measure will allow in-water projects which do not require blasting
to proceed without adverse impacts to manatees. In addition, inclusion of these guidelines
as conservation measures in a Biological Assessment or Biological Evaluation, or as part
of the determination of impacts on the manatee in an environmental document prepared
pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, will expedite the Service's review of the
document for the fulfillment of requirements under Section 7 of the Endangered Species
Act. These measures include:
1. The project manager and/or contractor will inform all personnel associated with the
project that manatees may be present in the project area, and the need to avoid any harm
to these endangered mammals. The project manager will ensure that all construction
personnel know the general appearance of the species and their habit of moving about
completely or partially submerged in shallow water. All construction personnel will be
informed that they are responsible for observing water-related activities for the presence
of manatees.
2. The project manager and/or the contractor will advise all construction personnel that

there are civil and criminal penalties for harming, harassing, or killing manatees which are
protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act.
3. If a manatee is seen within 100 yards of the active construction and/or dredging
operation or vessel movement, all appropriate precautions will be implemented to ensure
protection of the manatee. These precautions will include the immediate shutdown of
moving equipment if a manatee comes within 50 feet of the operational area of the
equipment. Activities will not resume until the manatee has departed the project area on
its own volition (i.e., it may not be herded or harassed from the area).
4. Any collision with and/or injury to a manatee will be reported immediately. The report
must be made to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (ph. 919.856.4520 ext. 16), the
National Marine Fisheries Service (ph. 252.728.8762), and the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (ph. 252.448.1546).
5. A sign will be posted in all vessels associated with the project where it is clearly visible
to the vessel operator. The sign should state:
CAUTION: The endangered manatee may occur in these waters during the warmer
months, primarily from June through October. Idle speed is required if operating
this vessel in shallow water during these months. All equipment must be shut down
if a manatee comes within 50 feet of the vessel or operating equipment. A collision
with and/or injury to the manatee must be reported immediately to the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (919-856-4520 ext. 16), the National Marine Fisheries Service
(252.728.8762), and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
(252.448.1546).
6. The contractor will maintain a log detailing sightings, collisions, and/or injuries to
manatees during project activities. Upon completion of the action, the project manager will
prepare a report which summarizes all information on manatees encountered and submit
the report to the Service's Raleigh Field Office.
7. All vessels associated with the construction project will operate at "no wake/idle" speeds
at all times while in water where the draft of the vessel provides less than a four foot
clearance from the bottom. All vessels will follow routes of deep water whenever possible.
8. If siltation barriers must be placed in shallow water, these barriers will be: (a) made of
material in which manatees cannot become entangled; (b) secured in a manner that they
cannot break free and entangle manatees; and, (c) regularly monitored to ensure that
manatees have not become entangled. Barriers will be placed in a manner to allow
manatees entry to or exit from essential habitat.
Prepared by (rev. 06/2003):
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
919/856-4520
Figure 1. The whole body of the West Indian manatee may be visible in clear water; but
in the dark and muddy waters of coastal North Carolina, one normally sees only a small
part of the head when the manatee raises its nose to breathe.

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Illustration used with the permission of the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences.
Source: Clark, M. K. 1987. Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Fauna of North Carolina: Part I.
A re-evaluation of the mammals. Occasional Papers of the North Carolina Biological Survey 1987-
3. North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences. Raleigh, NC. pp. 52.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
April 22, 2004
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E.
EEP Transition Manager
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
1652 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1652
Dear Sir:
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
Subject: Currituck County. Replacement of Bridge No. 7 over Corey's Ditch on NC 615.
State Project No 8.1040601. TIP No. B-3445.
The purpose of this letter is to request that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) provide confirmation that you are willing to provide compensatory mitigation for the
project in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed July 22, 2003 by the
USACE, the NCDENR and the NCDOT.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to replace Bridge No. 7 over Corey's
Ditch on NC 615 in Currituck County. The existing bridge will be replaced with a new bridge at
the existing location. The proposed right-of-way (ROW) width for the project is 120 ft.
RESOURCES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404 AND 401 OF THE
CLEAN WATER ACT.
We have avoided and minimized the impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent
possible as described in the permit application. A copy of the permit application can be found at
hiip://www.ncdot.orgZplanning/pe/naturalunit/Applications.html. The remaining impacts to
jurisdictional resources will be compensated for by mitigation provided by the EEP program.
We estimate that 0.18 acre of wetlands will be impacted.
The project is located in the Coastal Plain Physiographic Province in Currituck County in the
Pasquotank River basin in Hydrological Cataloguing Unit 03010205.
• The wetland impacts total 0.18 acre of estuarine wetlands. We propose to provide
compensatory mitigation for the wetland impacts by using the EEP for the 0.18 acre of
impacts.
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Please send the letter of confirmation to Bill Biddlecome (USAGE Coordinator) at U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office (P.O. Box 1000 Washington, NC
27889-1000). Mr. Biddlecome's FAX number is [phone]. The current let date for the
project is September 21, 2004 for which the let review date is August 3, 2004.
In order to satisfy regulatory assurances that mitigation will be performed; the NCDWQ
requires a formal letter from EEP indicating their willingness and ability to provide the
mitigation work requested by NCDOT. The NCDOT requests such a letter of confirmation be
addressed to Mr. John Hennessy of NCDWQ, with copies submitted to NCDOT.
If you have any questions or need additional information please call Matt Haney at (919)
715-1428
Sinc ely, ;
egory . Thorpe, Ph.D.,
Environmental Management Director
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr. Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Mr. Ron Sechler, NMFS
Mr. Michael Street, NCDMF
Ms. Cathy Brittingham, NCDCM
Ms. Lynn Mathis, NCDCM
Mr. Jay Bennett, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. Omar Sultan, Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. David Chang, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Don Conner, P.E., Division 1 Engineer
Mr. Clay Willis, Division 1 DEO
Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., EEP, Raleigh
Ms. Becky Fox, USEPA
Mr. John F. Sullivan, III, FHWA
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that we can return the card to you.
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or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
United State Fish & Wildlife Service
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
P. O. Box 39
Knotts Island, NC 27950
Attn: Ms. Suzanne Baird, Manager
A. Received by (Pbese Print Clearly) B. Date of oeNwrY
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PS Form 3811, July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt
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N. C. Dept. of Transportation
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1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Attn: Ms. Beth Harmon

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Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
May 18, 2004
Mr. Bill Biddlecome
US Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1000
Dear Mr. Biddlecome:
WETLANDS / 401 rRf111p

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Project: Bridge Replacement over Corey's Ditch, NC 615
TIP#: B-3445
County: Currituck Co., Southern Outer Coastal Plain Eco-Region
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program
(EEP) will provide wetland restoration mitigation for the 0.18 acres of unavoidable coastal marsh
wetlands impacts associated with the above referenced project .
The subject project is not listed in Exhibit 2 of the Memorandum of Agreement among
the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
dated July 22, 2003; therefore, mitigation will be provided in accordance with Section X of this
Agreement.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Beth
Harmon at [phone].
Sincereelly, ?i
William D. Gilmore, P.E.
Transition Manager
cc: Phil Harris, Office of Natural Environment, NCDOT
John Hennessy, Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit
File: B-3445
NC DENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program One
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652 NO hCarohna
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/ Aaturallff
?PPt?ENT OR rye/yam United States Department of the Interior
H o FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
a Raleigh Field Office
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yg;?CH Nib° Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
December 29, 1998
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 2761 1-520
Attention: Ms. Stacy Baldwin, P.E.
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
C_ U ? 1J r - ?Lt L .?
JAN 71999
WETLANDS GROUT'
WATER QUALITY
Thank you for your letter of December 8, 1998, requesting information from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service) for the purpose of evaluating the potential environmental impacts of the
following proposed bridge replacement projects:
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1.1 B-3348, Hyde County, Bridge No. 54 on US 264 over Canal on Pamlico Sound,
2. B-3349, Hyde County, Bridge No. 32 on US 264 over Rose Bay Canal,
3. B-3442, Cumberland County, Bridge No. 224 on SR 1006 (Person Street) over Locks
Creek-,
4. B-3443, Cumberland County, Bridge No. 219 on SR 1006 (Person Street) over the Cape
Fear River;
5. B-3445, Currituck County, Bridge No. 7 on NC 615 over northern canal between Back Bay
and Currituck Sound,
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6. B-3524, Wake County, Bridge No. 259 on SR 1370 (Tryon Road) over Norfolk Southern
Railroad, and,
7. B-3537, Wayne County, Bridge No. 62 on NC 581 over the Little River.
This report provides scoping information and is provided in accordance with provisions of the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) (16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and Section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as arnended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543). This report also
serves as initial scoping comments to federal and state resource agencies for use in their
permitting and/or certification processes for these projects.
The mission of the Service is to provide leadership in the conservation, protection, and
enhancement of fish and wildlife, and their habitats, for the continuing benefit of all people. Due
to staffing limitations, we are unable to provide you with detailed site-specific comments at this
time. However, the following recommendations are provided to assist you in your planning
process and to facilitate a thorough and timely review of the project.
Generally, the Service recommends that wetland impacts be avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent practical as outlined in Section 404 (b)(1) of the Clean Water Act Amendments
of 1977. In regard to avoidance and minimization of impacts, we recommend that proposed
highway projects be aligned along or adjacent to existing roadways, utility corridors, or previously
developed areas in order to minimize habitat fragmentation and encroachment. Areas exhibiting
high biodiversity or ecological value important to the watershed and/or region should be avoided.
Crossings of streams and associated wetland systems should use existing crossings and/or occur
on a structure wherever feasible. Where bridging is not feasible, culvert structures that maintain
natural water flows and hydraulic regimes without scouring, or impeding fish and wildlife passage,
should be employed. Highway shoulder and median widths should be reduced through wetland
areas. Roadway embankments and fill areas should be stabilized by using appropriate erosion
control devices and/or techniques. Wherever appropriate, construction in sensitive areas should
occur outside fish spawning and migratory bird nesting seasons.
The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps of the appropriate 7.5 Minute Quadrangles for
each site should be consulted to determine if wetlands may be impacted by the respective projects.
However, while the NWI maps are useful for providing an overview of a given area, they should
not be relied upon in lieu of a detailed wetland delineation by trained personnel using an
acceptable wetland classification methodology.
We reserve the right to review any required federal or state permits that may be required for these
projects at the public notice stage. We may have no objection, provide recommendations for
modification of the project, or recornmend denial. 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 each
project include the following in sufficient detail to facilitate a thorough review of the action:
A clearly defined purpose and need for each proposed project, including a discussion of
the projects's independent utility,
2. A description of the proposed action with an analysis of all alternatives being considered,
including the upgrading of existing bridges, new bridges on existing alignments, new
bridges on new alignments, and a "no action" alternative;
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A description of the fish and wildlife resources, and their habitats, within the project
impact areas 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, and/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 (Corps),
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/or constriction techniques which would be employed to avoid or
minimize the fragmentation or direct loss of wildlife habitat value;
Design features, construction techniques, and/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 United States; and,
If unavoidable wetland impacts are proposed, we recommend that every effort be made to
identify compensatory mitigation sites in advance. Project planning should include a
detailed compensatory mitigation plan for offsetting unavoidable wetland impacts.
Opportunities to protect mitigation areas in perpetuity, preferably via conservation
easement, should be explored at the outset.
The attached pages identify the federally-listed endangered, threatened, and candidate species that
are known to occur in the respective counties. Habitat requirements for any federally-listed
species that occur in the project impact areas should be compared with the available habitat at the
project site. If suitable habitat is present within the action area of the project, field surveys for the
species should be performed. Note that a listed species, the sensitive joint-vetch (Aeschynomene
virg,inica), is known to occur in the vicinity of bridges B-3348 and B-3349 in Hyde County.
Habitat for sensitive joint-vetch is a rare and specialized community known as a freshwater tidal
marsh. These communities are close enough to the coast to be influenced by tidal fluctuations,
yet far enough upstream to consist of fresh or only slightly brackish water.
Environmental documentation should include survey methodologies and results. In addition to
this guidance, the following information should be included in the document regarding protected
species:
A map and description of the specific area used in the analysis of direct, indirect, and
cumulative impacts,
2. A description of the biology and status of the listed species and the habitat of the species
that may be affected by the action, including the results of any onsite inspections;
An analysis of the "effects of the action" on the listed species and associated habitat
which includes consideration of
a. The environmental baseline which is an analysis of the effects of past and ongoing
human and natural factors leading to the current status of the species and its
habitat;
b. The impacts of past and present federal, state, and private activities in the project
area and cumulative impacts area;
C. The direct and indirect impacts of the proposed action. Indirect effects are those
that are caused by the proposed action and are later in time, but are still
reasonably certain to occur;
d. The impacts of interrelated actions (those that are part of a larger action and
depend on the larger action for their justification) and interdependent actions
(those that have no independent utility apart from the action under consideration);
and,
The cumulative impacts of future state and private activities (not requiring federal
agency involvement) that will be considered as part of future Section 7
consultation;
4. A description of the manner in which the action may affect any listed species or
associated habitat including project proposals to reduce/eliminate adverse effects. Direct
mortality, injury, harassment, the loss of habitat, and/or the degradation of habitat are all
ways in which listed species may be adversely affected;
A summary of evaluation criteria to be used as a measure of potential effects. Criteria
may include post-project population size, long-term population viability, habitat quality,
and/or habitat quantity; and,
6. Based on evaluation criteria, a determination of whether the project is not likely to
adversely affect or may affect threatened and endangered species.
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Candidate species are those plant and animal species for which the Service has sufficient
information on their biological status and threats to their survival to propose them as endangered
or threatened under the ESA. Although candidate species receive no statutory protection under
the ESA, Federal agencies are required to informally confer with the Service on actions likely to
jeopardize the continued existence of these species or that may destroy or modify proposed
critical habitat.
Federal species of concern (FSC) include those species for which the Service does not have
enough scientific information to support a listing proposal or species which do not warrant listing
at the present time. These species receive no statutory protection under the ESA, but could
become candidates in the future if additional scientific information becomes available indicating
that they are endangered or threatened. Formal listing places the species under the full protection
of the ESA, and necessitates a new survey if its status in the project area is unknown. Therefore,
it would be prudent for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to avoid any
adverse impacts to candidate species or their habitat. The North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program should be contacted for information on species under state protection.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on these projects. 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 these comments, please contact Tom
McCartney at 919-856-4520, ext. 32.
Sincerely,
?John M. He ner
Ecological Services Supervisor
Enclosures
FWS/R4:TMcCartney:TM:12/28/98:919/856-4520 extension 32:\7-bridge.rep
cc:
Michael Bell, COE, Washington, NC
Eric Alsmeyer, COE, Raleigh, NC
Scott McLendon, COE, Wilmington, NC
David Cox, DNR, Creedmoor, NC
Cyndi Bell, NCDWQ, Raleigh, NC
Nicholas Graf, FHWA, Raleigh, NC
Ted Bisterfield, EPA, Atlanta, GA
Re: B-3445
Subject: Re: B-3445
From: Christina Breen <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2005 15:59:29 -0400
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To: "Cheryl L. Gregory" <[e-mail]>
CC: [e-mail], [e-mail], "Marshall W. Clawson PE"
<mclawson @ dot.state.nc.us>
I am fine with these changes provided that no new additional impact occurs, that downstream water
quality is not impaired by the activities and that the Corps and DCM also agree with the changes. Please
be sure to show these changes on the final "as builts" and supply DWQ with 2 copies for our files. Also,
keep this email as proof of our discussion and DWQ's concurrence with your assessment. Thanks.
Cheryl L. Gregory wrote:
Dear Madam & Sirs,
On plan drawings (sheet 4 of 9) for TIP B-3445 (permit action ID No. 199910718 CAMA 132-04) a
note was made stating that the sheeting on the north side of the bridge over Corey's Ditch is to be
removed and sheeting on the south side is to be retained. Upon site inspection, large scours in the
bay area (north side) have been recorded due to large Noreasters coming in. To avoid further
scouring damage, Division's recommendation based on the history at this site has been tokeep the
sheeting on the north side in place but lower it to 2 feet above MSL to minimize the erosional
effects of these powerful storms. All impacts associated with installation of the sheetings have been
figured in the original permits (8/13/04 & 9/3/04) no additional impacts will be accrued. Please see
the attached referenced plan sheet with the note highlighted for your convenience. If you have any
questions please contact Ms. Cheryl Gregory (NEU) or Mr. Marshall Clawson, P.E. (Hydraulics).
Thank you.
Christina Breen
Environmental Specialist II
NC Division of Water Quality
Transportation Permitting Unit
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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