20100253 Ver 1_Application_20100401

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF 'T'RANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GuvelI
March 25. 2010
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
ATTN: Mr. Liz Hair
NCDOT Coordinator
EUGENE A. Cot
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Subject: Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permits 23 and 33 for the
proposed replacement of Bridge No. 3 over the Nantahala River on US -19-74
in Swain County, Federal Aid Project No. BRNHF-0019(7); Division 14; TIP
No. B-4286; WBS 33625.1.1
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace a 128-foot
Bridge No. 3 over the Nantahala River on US 19-74, with a three span 160-foot bridge with
pre-stressed concrete girders. There will be <0.01 acre of permanent stream impacts due to
two brid-c bents. There will also be 80 feet of temporary impacts due to a temporary
causeway.
Please see enclosed copies of the Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form, StomTwater
Management Plan. USFWS consultation letter, State Historic Preservation memo and Permit
drawings. The Categorical Exclusion (CE) was completed on July 13, 2009, documents
were distributed shortly thereafter. Additional copies are available upon request.
In a memo dated May 16. 2002 the Wildlife Resource Commission implemented a trout
moratorium. Instrearn construction and construction within the 25-foot buffer is prohibited
during the trout-spawning period of October 15 to April 15.
This project calls for a letting date of September 21, 2010 and a review date of August 3,
2010; however the let date may advance as additional fundine becomes available.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX'. 919-431-2002 4701 ATLANTIC AVENUE
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS SUITE 116
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSI7E: WWW.NCDDT.ORG RALEIGH NC 27604
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598

A copy of this pennit application will be posted on the NCDOT Website at:
http://www.nedot.org/doh/preconstruct/pe/. If you have any questions or need additional
infonnation, please call Jennifer Harrod at [phone].
Sincerely.,
E p
y? Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA
w/attachment
Mr. Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (2 copies)
Ms . Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Ms . Marella Buncick. USFWS
Dr. Charles Nicholson, TVA
w/o attach ment (see permit websitc for attachments)
Dr. David Chang, P.E.. Hydraulics
Mr. Mark Staley, Roadside Environmental
Mr. Victor Barbour, P.E., Project Services Unit
Mr. Greg Perfetti, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. J.B. Setzer, P.E., Division 14 Engineer
Mr: Mark Davis, Division 14 Environmental Officer
Mr. Jay Bennett. P.E.. Roadway Design
Mr. Majed Alghandour, P. E., Programming and TIP
Mr. Art McMillan, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. Scott McLendon, USAGE, Wilmington
Ms. Brenna Poole, Project Planning Engineer
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
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Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 23 33 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ? Yes ® No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
® Yes ? No For the record on

? Yes ly for Corps Permit:

® No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ? Yes ® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below. ? Yes ®No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ®No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Replacement of Bridge 3 over the Nantahala River on US 19-74
21b. County: Swain
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Hewitt
2d. Subdivision name: not applicable
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: 8-4286
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
31b. Deed Book and Page No. not applicable
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): not applicable
3d. Street address: 1598 Mail Service Center
3e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
3f. Telephone no.: [phone]
3g. Fax no.: [phone]
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name: not applicable
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: not applicable
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:

B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
ta. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): not applicable
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.30 Longitude: - 83.65
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1,000.001 x 100.00'W = 100,000 sq. ft.
1c. Property size: (100,000)/(43,650)=
2.29 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Nantahala River
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: B,Tr
2c. River basin: Little Tennessee
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the, project at the time of this
application:
Forest Land - Rich cove and Urban Disturbed lands
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
152.11
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
To replace a structurally deficient bridge.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project involves replacing a 128-foot bridge with a 160-foot, 3-span bridge on the existing alignment with an on-site
detour. Standard road building equipment, such as trucks, dozers, and cranes will be used.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
? Yes ® No ? Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
El Preliminary El Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ? Yes ®No ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
51p. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
? Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 21b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
Site 1 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 2 ? P 17 T F-1 Yes ? Corps
-
?
No 1
1 DWQ
Site 3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
Site 6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts X Permanent
X Temporary
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 31b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of Average Impact length
number - (PER) or jurisdiction stream (linear feet)
Permanent (P) or intermittent (Corps - 404, 10 width
Temporary (T) (INT)? DWQ-non-404, (feet)
other)
Site 1 ® P ? T Bridge Bents Nantahala River
I 0 NPER
T
Corps
L] DWQ

100

<0.01
Site 2 ? P ® T Temp. Nantahala River ® PER ® Corps 100 80
Causeway ? INT ? DWQ
Site 3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
Site 6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
31h. Total stream and tributary impacts <0.01 Perm
80 Temp
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individual) list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of
impact number- waterbody Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or (if applicable)
Temporary T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts X Permanent
X Temporary
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
PondlD Proposed use or (acres)
number purpose of pond Excavat
Flooded Filled ed Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer
impacts below. If an impacts require mitig ation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse
?Tor-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
61b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number- Reason for impact Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T required?
Bt ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ? P ? T ? Yes
? No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
T
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The proposed bridge is 32 feet longer than the existing bridge; the proposed bridge will be at approximately the same
grade as the existing structure, an on-site detour will be used, Run-off will be directed off the ends of the bridge into open
roadway ditches, Approximately 285' of the - Y- line (Hillard Road) will be paved, and the shoulders grassed thus
I reducing erosion runoff.
lb. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
The two causeways will not be in place at the same time keeping the Nantahala River at least 50% open at all times.
There is a trout moratorium from October 15 - April 15 and a Bat moratorium for tree cutting from April 15 - October 15.
Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds will also be impletmenled for this project.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ? Yes ®No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? If no, explain:
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps
? Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
El Payment to in-lieu fee program
project?
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a Name of Mitigation Bank: not applicable
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3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
?a: Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
41b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold

r4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) -required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ®No
61b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.

Zone 6c.
-Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zo ne 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g . If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h . Comments:
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ®No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
? Yes ? No
Comments: if yes, see attached permit drawings.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A
21a. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ? No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
/d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, na rrative description of the plan:
See attached permit drawings.

? Certified Local Government
c . Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program
. ? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? not applicable
? Phase II
:it) , Which of the following locally-implemented Stormwater management programs ? NSW
? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
4.
F DWQ Stormwater Program Review
? Coastal counties
4a . Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? HOW
! (check all that apply):
? ORW
? Session Law 2006-246
?? ? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been

I attached? ? Yes ? No
II s. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
Sa. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
® Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ® Yes ? No
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® Yes ? No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ® Yes ? No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
®Yes ? No
letter.)
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetiand Standards. ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
21b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? ® No
31b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
Due to the minimal transportation impact resulting from this bridge replacement, this project will neither influence nearby
land uses nor stimulate growth. Therefore, a detailed indirect or cumulative effects study will not be necessary.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
not applicable
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a . Will this project occur in or near ari area with federally protected species or ®yes El No
habitat?
5b . Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ®yes ? No
impacts?
?
Raleigh
Sc. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
® Asheville
5d . What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
See attached USFWS Section 7 concurrence letter, dated December 18, 2008.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a . Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? I ? Yes ® No
6b
I . What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
i
NMFS County Index
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a . Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ®Yes ? No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b . What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NEPA Documentation - see attached memo from NC SHPO, dated March 12, 2009.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a . Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ® Yes ? No
8b . If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: NCDOT Hydraulics Unit coordination with FEMA
8c . What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA Maps
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Asheville Field Office
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Asheville, North CmoUns 28601
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Dr. Gre°Ory j. l:norms, Manager
Project Development wid Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina liepattment of Transportation
1548 Mai! Service Center
Raleitah. North Carolina 27699-1548
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Subject: Endangered Specics Conct: rerce and Recommendations for the Replacement of Bridge
No. 3 on U.S. Hgbway 19,`17 over the Nantabeia River, Swain County, North Carolina
(TIP No_ B=4286)
As requested by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), vie have red+_ewed
the survey report describing the habitat analysis and survey that was,conducted for the federally
endangered Indiana bat (hl5otis:soda1is) and; gray bat(?Xy6fiseisescens). Our cornments are
I'Mvidcd in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)r, the.
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S,C. 661-6676); section 7 of the
Endangered Species. Act of 19737 as amended (16 U:S.C. 1531-1541) (;Act); and the Migratory
Bird Treaty Acl (16 U S.C. 703, tt seq.) CYMTA).
Federally Listed. Species -Mist-nei surveys for the federally:endannered indiana bat (JMfyots
svdalis) and gray bat (,bfyotis gisescens) were conducted within the project area in 2002 and
2004 by BHF., Environmental Inc.; no rare bars were captured. Because suitable roostine habitat
occurs within the project area, seasonal cutting restrictions are necessary in order to avoid laic-.
Results from mist-net surveys for bats are only valid for 2 years. Therefore, another survey for
these species snculd be conducted if any trees are to be removed for this project outside of the
u asorai cutting restriction dates (October 15 though April 15). If these seasonal cutting
reslrictions are followed, we do not believe this project will have any efreGY on the Indiana oat tar
gray bat. Tbus, the requirements under section 7(c) of the Act arc fulfilled. Also, please note
that obliaations under section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals
impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not
pr :viousiy considered, (2) this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not
considered in this revic%v, or (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat is det--rmined that rnay?
.)c affected by the identified action.
U5F6'S Ashec111e.hC
United States Department of the Interior
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Fish and Wildfire Resources - We strongly recommend that the new bridgc design include
proAsions for the roadbed and deck drainage to flowtilrough a vegetated.buffer prior to reaching
the Nantahala River. This buNr should be largexcliough tohilleviatc any potential effects from
the runoff of storm water and pollutants. The bridge desip%should not alter the natural stream or
the stream-bank morphology or impede fish' passage, Any piers or bents should be placed
cutside the batik-fU width of the stream, The bridge and approaches should be designed to
avoid any fill that will result in the damming or constriction of the channel or floodplain, To
provide for terrestrial wildlife passage, the new badge design should span beyond the waterway
so that unsubmerged land is also bridged. If, bank stabilization is necessary, we recommend. that
the use of riprap.be miniatized'and that a riprap-free buffer zone be maintained u der the bridge
to allow for wildlife movement. If spanning the floodplain is not feasible, culverts should be
installed in -the floodplain portion of the approaches in order to restore Some of the hyd clog •cal
functions of the floodplain and reduce tiigh velocities of floodwaters within the affected areas.
Measures to control erosion and scdimtmt should be in place prior to any mound-disturbing
activities. Wet concrete should neverbe allowed to come into contact with the water,
Equipment should be.inspected daily to ensure, that there are no equipment leaks that could enter
the river. Construction material. should not enter the water doting demolition of the existing
bridge and construction of the new bridge. In most cases we prefer that a bridge he replaced in
place by constructing the new bridge through staged construction or by detouring traffic to
rxisting off-site. routes.
Ve'hen reseeding/revegetating disturbed areas, we strongly recommend that only native plan,
species be used or, if an adequate seed source cannot be found, that noninvasive species (such as
annual rye) be used until native plants cart reestablish themselves. Whilc many of the exotic
plant s ecics typically used in erosion-control and reclamation efforts have prover benencia to
some wildlife species, we now know that the invasive nature of these species outweighs env
short-term erosion-control or wildlife benefits they may provide. Exotic species, including tali
fescuc (native to 1?urasia), Korcan and Sericca Icspcdcza(eastern Asia species), redtcp (a
Eurasian species), Sudan grass and Bermuda grass (native to Africa), and Kentucky bluegrass
(,native to Eurasia and northern Canada),.choke out native vegetation and often result in
monocultures that prove to be of little benefit to wildlife. and can be very detrimental to the
ecosystem as a whole.
Migratory Birds - The N4BTA (16 U.S:C. 703-712) prohibits the taking- killing. possession,
Transportation, and importation df migatory birds (including the bald eagle), their eggs, pans,
mid nests, except vrhm specifically authorized by the Department of the Interior. To avoid
impacts to mieratory birds,, we recommend conducting a visual inspection of the bridge and anv
other migratory bird nesting habilat lNdthin the project area during the migratory bird nesting
season (March. through September). If migratory birds are discovered nesting in the project
impact area; including, on the existing bodge, the NCDOT should avoid impacting the nests
durinc the migratory bird nesting season. If birds are discovered nesting on the bridge during
years prior to the proposed construction date, the NCDOT, in consultation with us, should
devc-lop measures to discourage birds from establishing nests on the bridge by means that will
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not result in &,e take of the bird; or eggs: or the NCDOT should avoid corstmctiou a.7d
demolition activities during the nesting period.
I--- you have questions about these comments, please contact Mr. Troy Wison of our staff at
5281258-3939, Ext. 226. In anv_ future correspondence coneernin?m this project, please re°erence
our Lop Number 4-2-09-038.
Sincerely.
t?74'-u1r --?
Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
cc:
Mr. David Baker, Asheville Rcgulatory Field Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 151 Patton
Avenue, Room 268, Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Ms. Marla 1. Chambers, Western NCDOT Permit Coordinator, North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Cotrnrission, 12275 Swift Road, Oakboro,.NC 28129
l'Ar. David Harris, Roadside Environmental Unit, North Carolina Department of Transportaticn-
1557 Mail Service Center, Raleigh. NC 27699-1557
Mr. Brian Wrenn, North Carolina Division cif Water Qi:ality, Central Officc, 232I Crabtree
Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, NC 21604
1-ts. Christy Weight, Project Development - Bridge Unit, North Carolina Departmcnt of
Transportation, 1351 Mail Service Center. Raleigh, NC 27699-1551
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North Carolina Department of Cultural
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter R. Sandbeclc, Aldrninistrator
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Linda A. Carlisle, secretary
Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary
March 12, 2009
MEMORANDUM
TO: Matt Wilkerson
Office of Human Environment
NCDOT Division of Highways
FROM: Peter Sandbeck pz?w
SUBJECT: Bridge 3 on US 17/74 over the No
Resources
Ofncc of Archives and History
Division of I iistorical Rmurccs
David Brook, Director
i-4286, Swain County, ER 02-8535
Thank you for your letter of February 6, 2009, transmitting the archaeological survey report by TIC
Enviromnental Corporation for the above project. The report meets our guidelines and those of the Secretauy
of the Interior.
During the course of the investigation, one site,.31SW577, was located within the project area. For purposes of
compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, we concur that the following property
is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under criterion D:
31SW57 7 31SW577 contains intact buried cultural remains dating to the Middle to Late
.Archaic period, which have the potential to provide significant data concerning
local and regional prehistory-.
Because of the depth of the deposits at 31SW577, and the relatively shallow and temporary construction
proposed at this location in association with the replacement of Bridge 3, we concur that the project will have
no effect on 31SW577, and with the recommendation that the site be preserved in place. TRC recommends
that no further archaeological investigation be undertaken in connection with this project as long as project
plans entail a temporary road and bridge with minimal subsurface impact (50 cm or less) for their construction
and removal. We concur with this recommendation as well.
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 continent,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/807-6579. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
cc: Paul Webb and Tasha Benyshek, TRC
Location: 109 East Jones strata, Italcigh NC 27001 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Ralcigh NC 27699-4(17 Tclepin n,/Fax: ()17) N07-6570/507-6597

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PROPERTY OWNERS
NAMES AND ADDRESSES
Kevin and Julie Coffee 1337 Avncodo Isle FE: Lauderdale FL 33315
US Forestry Service 160 Zillicon Street, Suite A, Asheville, NC 28801
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
SWAIN COUNTY
PROJECT: 33625.1.1 (B-4286)
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