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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
February 9, 2010
(Tuesday)
MEMORANDUM TO: Meeting Attendees
COPY TO: Mr. Wes Stafford (Wilbur Smith Associates)
FROM: Mark Pierce, P.E., Project Planning Engineer, Eastern Project Development Unit
SUBJECT: Minutes from December 16, 2008 CP3 Revisited Meeting
R-2514: US 17 - Belgrade to New Bern
The Merger Process Team conducted a Concurrence Meeting from 1:05 to 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16,
2008 to revisit corridor selection for the Maysville Bypass. The following individuals recorded their attendance
at the meeting or were observed to be in attendance.
1. Karen Compton (U.S. Forest Service)
2. Ed Eatmon (NCDOT - Division 2)
3. Renee Gledhill-Earley (N.C. Historic Preservation Office)
4. Steve Gurganus (NCDOT - Community Studies Team)
5. Rob Hanson (NCDOT - Eastern Project Development Unit)
6. SunTemple Helgren (Wilbur Smith Associates)
7. Gary Jordan (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
8. Kyung Kim (NCDOT - Eastern Geotechnical Engineering Unit)
9. Stephen Lane (N.C. Division of Coastal Management)
10. Neil Lassiter (NCDOT -Division 2)
11. Ed Lewis (NCDOT - Public Involvement & Community Studies Group)
12. Elizabeth Lusk (NCDOT - Natural Environment Unit)
13. Chris Manley (NCDOT - Natural Environment Unit)
14. Harrison Marshall (NCDOT - Community Studies Team)
15. Kathy Matthews (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
16. Chris Militscher (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
17. Paul Mohler (NCDOT - Archaeology Section)
18. Mark Pierce (NCDOT - Eastern Project Development Unit)
19. Jackson Provost (NCDOT - Division 3)
20. Marissa Rodman (NCDOT - Natural Environment Unit)
21. Ron Sechler (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Fisheries)
22. Amy Simes (N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources)
23. Steve Sollod (N.C. Division of Coastal Management)
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R-2514: US 17- Belgrade to New Bern - Onslow & Jones Counties
February 9, 2010
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24. James Speer (NCDOT - Roadway Design Unit)
25. Thomas Stoddard (NCDOT - TIP Unit)
26. Greg Thorpe (NCDOT - Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch)
27. Jay Twisdale (NCDOT - Hydraulics Unit)
28. David Wainwright (N.C. Division of Water Quality)
29. Travis Wilson (N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission)
30. David Wilver (Wilbur Smith Associates)
31. William Wescott (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
32. Brian Wrenn (N.C. Division of Water Quality)
33. Brian Yamamoto (NCDOT- Eastern Project Development Unit)
Purpose of this Meetine
The purpose of this meeting was to continue our discussions on corridor selection for the Maysville Bypass
including Alternate 2A and Alternate 2C, and, in particular, to discuss the observations from the CP3R Field
Meeting that the Merger Process Team conducted on December 12, 2008.
December 12, 2008 CP3R Field Meeting
During the December 12, 2008 Field Meeting to revisit the Maysville Bypass corridor selection decision, the
Team observed the potential impacts and relocations that would be generated by Alternate 2C in Belgrade, and
reinspected the potential jurisdictional impacts that would be generated by Alternate 2A to the White Oak River.
The Team observed the businesses and residences that would be impacted by Alternate 2C in Belgrade and noted
that several businesses and residences were unoccupied and/or abandoned. This led to a discussion of whether an
unoccupied or abandoned structure would be a relocation. The Team also questioned the number of viable
businesses in Belgrade. The Team requested that the relocation estimates be reverified.
The Team also reinspected the jurisdictional areas that would be impacted by Alternate 2A. The Team
reaffirmed their assessment of the quality of the wetlands that would be impacted by this alternate.
New Option for Alternate 2A
NCDOT offered a proposal for a new option for Alternate 2A. NCDOT proposed to purchase right of way for
the interchanges for Alternate 2A during this action, but to construct them in the future. This would mean that
we would be considering construction of Alternate 2A as an expressway with superstreet connections rather than
as a freeway with interchanges. The majority of the Team agreed that there would be no difference in
jurisdictional impacts regardless of whether the interchanges were constructed now or in the future, and
therefore, did not accept this proposal.
Permitting for Alternate 2A
Mr. William Wescott (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) stated that, based on the impact information presented thus
far, NCDOT would not receive a permit for Alternate 2A because Alternate 2C is a viable alternative that
satisfies the purpose and need and has fewer jurisdictional impacts.
Minutes from December 16, 2008 CP3R Concurrence Meeting
R-2514: US 17- Belgrade to New Bern - Onslow & Jones Counties
February 9, 2010
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Strategic Highway Corridor System
The Team continued discussions regarding NCDOT's support for Alternate 2A. NCDOT supports Alternate 2A
to avoid impacts to the Community of Belgrade and to satisfy the intent of the Strategic Highway Corridor
System. Everyone acknowledged that Alternate 2A would avoid the Community of Belgrade. However, the
Team recalled that the Strategic Highway Corridor System was not included in the original purpose and need
statement. The majority of the Team determined that their decision must be based upon the least environmentally
damaging practicable alternative and reiterated their support for Alternate 2C since the wetland impacts were
lower and it satisfies the purpose and need for the project.
The Team questioned whether NCDOT could improve the level of service of Alternate 2C by adding service
roads to better satisfy the requirements of the Strategic Highway Corridor System.
Public Comments on Maysville Bypass
Based upon the comments received by NCDOT and originally documented in the Community Impact
Assessment, the public supports Alternate 2A. Mr. Wescott stated that he had seen only a few public comments
from the August 2005 Public Hearing and requested documentation of public comments on Alternate 2A versus
Alternate 2C.
Non-Concurrence and Continuation of the Elevation Process
A majority of the Team reiterated its support for Alternate 2C (widen through Belgrade and bypass Maysville)
rather than direct impacts to the high-quality wetlands by Alternate 2A. Therefore, the Team was unable to reach
concurrence on corridor selection for the Maysville Bypass during this meeting and decided to reelevate the
decision to the Merger Management Team. Mr. Mark Pierce (NCDOT Eastern Project Development Unit)
questioned whether any Team members wanted to update their Elevation Briefs and received the following
responses.
• Mr. Wescott stated that he would be updating his Elevation Brief based upon his observations during the
December 12, 2008 CP3R Field Meeting.
• Other Team members might also be updating their Elevation Briefs.
• Mr. Gary Jordan (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) stated that he would not be updating his Elevation
Brief and to use his previous submittal.
Summary & Action Items
1. The Team did not reach concurrence on corridor selection for the Maysville Bypass during this meeting
and recommended continuation of the Elevation Process.
2. Some members of the Team will be updating and resubmitting their Maysville Bypass Corridor Selection
Elevation Briefs to Mr. Pierce for compilation and submittal to the Merger Management Team.
3. Mr. Wescott requested documentation of public comments on Alternate 2A versus Alternate 2C.
Minutes from December 16, 2008 CP3R Concurrence Meeting
R-2514: -US 17- Belgrade to New Bern - Onslow & Jones Counties
February 9, 2010
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4. The Team requested reverification of the relocation estimates for Alternate 2A and Alternate 2C.
Acknowledgements
Please review these minutes and provide me with your corrections, additions, or approval. Should you have
comments or questions during your review or want to further discuss any of these issues, please contact me at
[phone] x214 or msnierce ,ncdot.gov. I appreciate your time and look forward to your response.

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MEETING MINUTES FROM CONCURRENCE POINTS 3R & 4A ' `
US 17 BELGRADE TO NEW BERN INCLUDING BYPASSES OF
MAYSVILLE & POLLOCKSVILLE, CONDUCTED ON APRIL 16, 2 009
DATE: August 11, 2009
TO: All Attendees
ATTENDEES: See Attached
FROM: Wes Stafford, PE, AICP - Wilbur Smith Associates
SUBJECT: US 17 Improvements from SR 1330/SR 1429 south of Belgrade to the
Jones /Craven County line south of New Bern
Onslow and Jones Counties, North Carolina
TIP No. R-2514 B, C & D, WBS No. 34442, (WSA Project No. 297420)
Mark Pierce, NCDOT
• Mark Pierce distributed packets, minutes from previous meeting and reminded
everyone to sign-in.
• Mark recognized and welcomed Mr. Robert Will, Down East, RPO, newest member
of the merger process team
• Mark handed floor to William Wescott for opening.
William Wescott. USACE
• William Wescott opened meeting at 1:20 pm and introduced the two main discussion
points:
o CP3 Revisited for Section B - NCDOT has taken another look at Alt. 2C,
Maysville to Belgrade. Revised plans to be discussed
o CP4A Section D - Pollocksville Section
Introductions were made around the room by all in attendance.
Mr. Wescott returned the floor to Mark Pierce.
CP3R, SECTION B
Mark Pierce. NCDOT
• Mark began by pointing out that this is a two-year process for Maysville Bypass (Alt
2A vs. Alt 2C), elevated in February 22, 2007.
• At the last meeting it was suggested that the access control for 2C be upgraded. This
has been done. Wilbur Smith Associates (WSA) will step through the plans. Access
roads have been added.
CP4A meeting will only entertain discussions on Section D, northern portion of the
project (Pollocksville Bypass).
Section C will not be discussed pending wildlife underpass issue.
A couple of other issues:
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Mark requested an update on Byrd landfill disposal site violation from William
Wescott. Mr. Wescott said he spoke with Scott McLendon. They then sent to
USEPA to take an active role in. Otherwise status is unknown.
o All concurrence agreements have been signed. Several telephone conferences
were held during the last two meetings.
o Once corridor selection is resolved for Maysville Bypass, it can go from
preliminary to final. Review schedule to determine a decision (after today).
Mark turned the meeting over to Dave Wilver for the discussion of Maysville Bypass
Alternative 2C Revisions.
David Wilver WSA
• Alignment was shifted to the west to avoid impacts to the White Oak River, allowing
existing US 17 to be kept as a service road and avoiding many relocations.
• Additional service roads were added.
• Impacts to wetlands were avoided.
• Superstreet design used and added grade separation of existing road (SR 1116) which
allows partial access control or limited control through entire segment.
• Chris Militscher, USEPA Question: What is the typical section median width?
Answer: 46' median with 2 lanes in each direction
• Service roads are offset approximately 50'.
• USEPA asked where the 800' of stream impacts were located and cemetery impacts.
Two cemeteries, 30 to 50 graves. Wilver answered that the impacts were
approximately the same as for the original 2C alignment. Pierce added that the
difference is summarized in the packet handed out at the beginning of the meeting.
• Team would like the impacts to Croatan Forest acreage broken out for further
discussion.
The team reached concurrence on corridor selection presented during this meeting. A
copy is attached for your reference
CP4A, SECTION D
Mark Pierce, NCDOT
• Mark opened the meeting with discussion of NC 58 to New Bern Bypass
(Segment D)
• Dave Wilver discussed 4D alignment.
• Length 8.5 miles designed for 70 mph 4-lane divided facility. Interchange at NC 58
and New Bern Bypass.
• Dave gave overview of map features
• Segment 3 - Recent shift of alignment to east picked up additional wetland impact 0.8
acres. This eliminated one relocation (farm was saved).
• Slight impact on Bell community and Hatchville with the interchange.
• At Goshen Road alignment was shifted as far west as possible to avoid cemetery and
miss a neighborhood

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• After crossing Trent River moved alignment adjacent to power easement, swinging
alignment northwest, to avoid wetland impacts. Tried to parallel the easement until
tied into New Bern Bypass.
• Question: How are the community boundaries identified? Wilver answered: A
community impact assessment was done and through community discussions.
Alignments were made as tight as possible to avoid community impacts.
• USEPA requested explanation of wetland change for alignment shift. Answer: 0.8
acres of change. Service road alignment change saved an additional 4 acres. DWQ
rating on the 0.8 acres is 35.
• Chris Militscher, USEPA noted that avoidance and minimization is being looked at
for the whole project.
• Mark explained there has been a long on-going dialog with Goshen Community and
the Town of Pollocksville. He noted that they are happy with this alignment as part
was actually dictated by the Goshen Community.
• Two power lines across Foscue Plantation. Mr. Fescue agreed to accept any
alignment west of US 17. He has agreed to this alignment since that portion of his
property is not part of the working plantation.
• Question about water clearance over Trent River bridges. Well above 15' minimum.
• Mark explained that when the project was originally setup it was Belgrade to
Chadwick and Chadwick to New Bern but that does not line up exactly with the
section breaks. Mark Pierce requested that it be noted that the entire Segment 4 was
discussed... not just Section D.
• Question: Where exactly does Section C start? Mark answered: Between north
portion of Maysville and Chadwick.
• Chris Militscher, USEPA recommended that an equalizer pipe be used on Wetland
201. NCDOT agreed.
• Wetland 225 and Wetland 226 were also discussed for the possibility of an equalizer
pipe. Look at these to investigate for the possibility of a pipe.
• In water work moratorium for Trent River Feb 15 to June 15
The team reached concurrence on avoidance and minimization measures presented during
this meeting. A copy is attached for your reference.
List for minimization items for the concurrence form:
• Jurisdictional impacts for Section D have been avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent practical based on preliminary design plans presented during the
4/16/09 CP4A meeting.
• Only Section D reviewed (South of NC 58 to New Bern)
• Utilizing horizontal alignment shifts,
• Vertical adjustments
• 46' median widths
• Perpendicular stream crossing
• Bridging Goshen Branch of the Trent River
• Using 3:1 slopes in wetlands
• Equalizer pipes between bisected wetland features
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• Following existing power transmission easement for the northern portion of the
project
Chris Militscher, USEPA would like to hear the cost for Maysville and Belgrade Section
at the next meeting.
ATTENDANCE RECORD

Name Agency Telephone
Omar Azizi NCDOT Structure Design 919-250-4066
Karen Compton USFS 828-257-4230
Travis Wilson NCWRC 919-715-1620
Gary Jordan USFWS 919-856-4520 x 32
John Lansford NCDOT-Roadway Design 919-250-4016
James Speer Roadway Design 919-250-4016
Lance Fontaine NCDOT NEU 919-413-6667
Neil Lassiter NCDOT - Division 2 919-733-2293
Chris Riverbark PDEA-NEU 919-715-1460
Brad Chilton NCDOT NEU 252-830-3490
Chris Militscher USEPA - Raleigh 919-856-4206
William Wescott USACE 252-975-1616 x 31
David Wainwright NCDENR-Division of Water Quality 919-715-3415
Brian Yamamoto NCDOT - Project Development 919-733-7844 x 265
Steve Sollod NCDENR - Div. Coastal Man. 919-733-2293 x 230
Jerry Snead NCDOT Hydraulics 919-250-4100
Robert Will Down East RPO 252-638-3185
Dewa neSykes NCDOT-Roadway Design 919-250-4016
Ben Crawford Wilbur Smith Associates 919-753-4203
David Wilver Wilbur Smith Associates 919-755-0583
Wes Stafford Wilbur Smith Associates 919-573-4196
Paul Mohler NCDOT - PDEA - HEU 919-715-1555
Mark Stale NCDOT Roadside Environmental 919431-1588
Renee Gledhill-Earle SHPO - DCR 919-807-6579
Greg Thorpe NCDOT-PDEA 919-733-3141
Elizabeth Lusk NCDOT - PDEA NEU 919-431-6760
Tim Co ins NCDOT - SDU 919-250-4068
Ed Eatmon NCDOT-DIV 2 252-830-3490
Mark Pierce NCDOT - Project Development 919-733-7844 x214
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SECTION 404 /NEPA MERGER PROCESS CONCURRENCE AGREEMENT
CONCURRENCE POINT 3: CORRIDOR SELECTION
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tomultilanes south of New Bern (R-2301, the New Bern Bypass) to create a four-lane divided
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The Merger Process Team met on April 16, 2009 and concurs with Alternate 2C for the
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vrrucal adjustinents; a 46-foot median width, perpendicular stream crossings, bridging Goshen
Branch wed the Trent Riverusing 3 to-I slopes in wetlands, using equalizer pipes between
bisected wetland features, and paralleling the existing power transmission easement in the
northern portion of the project.
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US 17 SECTION B FROM BELGRADE TO THE NORTHERN SECTION OF
MAYSVILLE, CONDUCTED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
DATE: September 20, 2009
TO: All Attendees
ATTENDEES: See Attached
FROM: Wes Stafford, PE, AICP - Wilbur Smith Associates
SUBJECT: US 17 Improvements from SR 1330/SR 1429 south of Belgrade to the
Jones /Craven County line south of New Bern
Onslow and Jones Counties, North Carolina
TIP No. R-2514 B, C & D, WBS No. 34442, (WSA Project No. 297420)
Mark Pierce. NCDOT
• meeting called to order at 3:10
• The following members of the merger process team were not in attendance.
o Gary Jordan (USFWS)
o Tom Steffens (USACE)
o William Wescott (USACE)
o Renee Gledhill-Earley (SHPO)
o Trish Murphey (NCDMF)
o Robert Will (RPO)
• Karen Compton is attending the conference via telephone
• Introductions are made around the room
• Last meeting was held on April 16, 2009 to discuss corridor selection for the
Maysville Bypass.
• The purpose of current meeting is to discuss avoidance minimization for the above
mentioned section (Section B from Belgrade to the Northern Section of Maysville)
• Section C (Alt 3) will not be covered. Mark noted that in the April 16, 2009 meeting
we covered Section D. Section C is the widening between Maysville and
Pollocksville including the wildlife underpass. That issue is still under study. NCDOT
in not ready to make a response to the Forest Service on their April 15, 2009 letter
requesting a wildlife underpass for mitigation of project impacts to the Black Bear
population.
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MERGER STATUS & ONGOING ISSUES
Byrd Landfill Site Violation
• Update by Scott McLendon. EPA Region 4 Enforcement met with Mr. Bryd. He will
be sent a letter to determine why he made changes to the property. Ultimate
disposition is unknown but depending on when right-of-way is purchased, it could
have a big impact on this violation. Mark pointed out that less than I% of the
violation area is involved with Alt 2C.
Scott added that the citizens feel they weren't sufficiently involved in the change of
the thinking on the corridors.
Rob Hanson informed the group that the latest right-of-way schedule they have is
dated mid 2012
Mark commented that for Alt 2C, a reasonable estimate as to the span of public
involvement would be 10 years +. Since August 2005 there have been primarily small
group meetings, one-on-one meetings, community meetings (2006 - 2007). Worked
on Pollocksville Bypass first then spent over 2 years on the Maysville Bypass. The
debate on this particular section accounts for part of the time lapse. Information on
the Pollocksville Bypass went out to all citizens who requested it and Mark has stayed
in touch with several citizens on this section with phone calls every few
weeks/months. On-going public involvement has been sustained.
Mark explained that sending out a corridor selection announcement for part of the
project was debated. It wasn't until April of 2009 that a formal announcement on the
preferred alternative could be completed based on the decision.
The newsletter went out in July of 2009 and as anticipated, many calls, letters &
emails have been received from citizens concerning Alt 2C. Also, a petition against it
is said to be in circulation and a local community meeting is being organized. All
agencies including NCDOT will be invited. No formal invitation has been received so
far.
Mark informed that most comments coming in are concerning the following
properties in Belgrade just north of White Oak River Road on existing US 17: a
volunteer fire department; salvage company; auto parts store; wrecker service;
cemetery w/ 50 graves (west side); a fertilizer company; a consignment store; and a
convenience store (east side). Approximately 8 to 10 businesses and some homes
located behind businesses will be impacted. We also received comments from the
Banks Family (owner of the pond near bridge).
Most recently, where west side of Maysville is being bypassed, close to the grade
separation and near the elementary school there are 2 or 3 new houses. Family says
they were unaware of the project. Mark Pierce and Wes Stafford researched and
confirmed that the previous property owner was included in prior mailings.
Team is invited to travel to meet with these families. Mark will keep the team posted
on details. The project development process has been discussed with most of these
people, but their primary concern is that their community not be impacted.
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ONGOING ISSUES
Section 3 will not be discussed. Study updates in response to the April 15, 2009 letter
from the Forest Service have just been completed. Mark received the last piece of
information on this but it must be presented to and reviewed by senior management.
Upon approval, response will be sent and then a meeting will be scheduled for CP4A
Section C, Alt 3. Approximate time frame was requested. Mark guessed in the next
week or so.
Issue for Tom Steffens, relates to Section 106 Oversight by the Corp of Engineers.
Mary Pope Furr prepared packet 2.5 years ago. Mary spoke with Scott briefly about
this. In Feb 2007 she tried to catch the USACE up as to what Section 106 has been
done with the project since they are the lead federal agency. Need to sit down with
the new representative, go over what has been done, step by step, and see if they
concur and discuss the effects calls. Mary will call Tom and arrange a discussion: -
Mark instructed that William Wescott project files be transferred to Tom. With
LEDPA this is a good time for this meeting.
Environmental Studies
• State Final EIS is currently being updated by WSA. PET Species report has been
through in-house review. Comments have been received and ESI has responded.
Mark will convey to Lance Fontaine.
• Paul Mohler gave update on Archaeological Survey. Field work will be finished this
week. Testing and GPS updates will be done on the Section near White Oak. They are
also working in Section D and are very close to completion. Upon completion a
report will be generated by ESI. After 1 month review time, ESI will then produce
final for SHPO. Final report date to be determined.
• Wes Stafford gave an update on ESI response forms. Wes spoke with Matt Smith
(ESI) on this approximately 2 weeks ago and they were in the process of filing them.
Next step will be a meeting with William Wescott. Mark offered to meet with Tom to
bring him up to speed on the meeting.
• State Final EIS studies are underway, some in-house and some consultant studies.
Wes reports:
o Traffic and Noise - had to do an update of traffic studies on this capacity
analysis. Wes is doing a final review of draft report then it will be
submitted to Mark Pierce.
o Noise Analysis - Once the final traffic numbers are agreed upon, WSA
will complete the noise analysis.
o Also need to do Hazardous Materials. Wes does not think any
underground tanks have changed. Will verify.
• ICE/CIA on project is dated 2004. Steve Gurganus said they are comfortable with its
findings however do plan to discuss with WSA a memo update to confirm that
conditions sited are still valid.
• Question by Pierce: Since corridor selection has been determined on Section B Alt 2C
do we recommend more discussion about the impacts to Belgrade? Response (?): CIA
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should include a memo update to Belgrade that captures current community
opposition to project. The original CIA was done in 2002. There was opposition
stressed at that time by local businesses. We know from the December field trip,
some of those have gone dark and some new ones have opened, mostly local. ICE did
focus on the US 17 - NC 58 intersection, and the White Oak River Road Area. Want
to try to quantify the changes they may develop because of increased focus on that
area.
Wes commented that both documents were prepared prior to the Strategic Highway
Corridor data.
Mark informed team that it was September 2, 2004 when US 17 was placed on the
Strategic Highway system. Changes were dealt with at the time but as far as design
and concept of the facility, the impact was tremendous. Service roads are the biggest
difference the public has not seen, other than in the recent newsletter.
The team requested that environmental justice relative to the new corridor be
addressed.
Avoidance & Minimization - Dave Wilver
• Introduced measures
o Alignment shifts to minimize impacts
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o Avoiding ditching wetlands
o Perpendicular alignment at streams
• Bulb out was relocated (shifted south) at wetland which saved 0.10 acre
• Service road was realigned with the bulb out
• At White Oak River Road, added service roads with no jurisdictional impacts. Only
resurfacing at historic properties on Belgrade Swansboro Road.
• Alignment shifted to the west past White Oak River Road to utilize existing US 17 as
service road thus avoiding impacts to White Oak River and the relocations of about 7
houses. 0.67 increase in pond impacts and 1.5 acres of additional wetland impacts.
• At White Oak River Road service road shifted to the west resulting in 300' reduction
of stream impacts.
• At intersection with US 17 bulb was relocated reducing impacts by 0.1 acres.
• Dave opened the floor to questions and comments.
• USEPA commented that service roads have been designed to stay out of jurisdictional
areas. Mark Pierce replied that we did do that.
• Team asked to sign concurrence forms
• Mark read from to team with list of avoidance and minimization. US EPA
recommended that service roads were designed to avoid and minimize impacts. Mark
revised forms with this change.
The team reached concurrence on avoidance and minimization measures presented during
this meeting and signed the agreement. A copy is attached for your reference

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ATTENDANCE RECORD
Name Agency Telephone
Karen Compton via telecon USFS 828-257-4230
Travis Wilson NCWRC 919-715-1620
James Speer Roadway Design 919-250-4016
Lance Fontaine NCDOT NEU 919-413-6667
Neil Lassiter NCDOT - Division 2 919-733-2293
Chris Riverbark PDEA-NEU 919-715-1460
Brad Chilton NCDOT NEU 252-830-3490
Chris Militscher USEPA - Raleigh 919-856-4206
David Wainwright NCDENR-Division of Water Quality 919-715-3415
Brian Yamamoto NCDOT - Project Development 919-733-7844 x 265
Steve Sollod NCDENR - Div. Coastal Man. 919-733-2293 x 230
Jerry Snead NCDOT Hydraulics 919-250-4100
David Wilver Wilbur Smith Associates 919-755-0583
Wes Stafford Wilbur Smith Associates 919-573-4196
Paul Mohler NCDOT - PDEA - HEU 919-715-1555
Ed Eatmon NCDOT - DIV 2 252-830-3490
Mark Pierce NCDOT - Project Development 919-733-7844 x214
KJ Kim NCDOT - Geotechnical 919-662-3576
Ma Pope Furr NCDOT - PDEA 919-431-1616
Kathy Matthews EPA 919-541-3062
Rosemary ll EPA 404-562-9846
DENR 919-715-4151
NCDOT/ NEU 919-431-6746
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NCDOT Div 3 910-251-5724
us NCDOT HEU 919-431-2032
on USACE 910-251-4952
Ron Secher NOAA-Fisheries
Rob Hanson NCDOT Project Development 919-733-7844 x 226
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SECTION 404 / NEPA MERGER PROCESS CONCURRENCE AGREEMENT
CONCURRENCE POINT 4A: AVOIDANCE & MINIMIZATION
BELGRADE TO MAYSVILLE (SECTION B)
US 17, NCDOT Divisions 2 & 3, Onslow & Jones Counties
TIP Project No. R-2514BCD
TIP Description : The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes a combination
of widening, bypasses of Maysville and Pollocksville on new location, and other improvements
to the existing US 17 roadway from multilanes north of Jacksonville (R-2514A) to multilanes
south of New Bern (R-2301, the New Bern Bypass) to create a four-lane divided facility.
Avoidance & Minimization : The jurisdictional impacts for Section B have been avoided and
minimized to the maximum extent practicable based on preliminary design plans presented
during the September 17, 2009 CP4A Concurrence Meeting by utilizing horizontal alignment
shifts, vertical adjustments, a 46-foot median width, perpendicular stream crossings, using 3-to-1
slopes in wetlands, locating service roads and turnarounds in non-jurisdictional areas, utilization
of existing US 17 as a service road, elimination of proposed interchanges at the northern and
southern termini, and bridging the White Oak River.
The Merger Process Team met on September 17, 2009 and concurs with the avoidance and
th?proposed improvements to Section B of this project.
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