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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Project Review Form
Project Number. 11-0114 County: Carteret and Beaufort Date Received: 10/23/2010
Due Date: 11/29/2010
Project Description: Scoping - Replace existing two-lane US 70 Bridge over North River with a
structure similar in length and width along a new alignment immediately to
the north of the existing structure.
is Pro-lect IS being reviewe d as indicated below:
Regional Office Regional Office Area In-House Review
_ Asheville ? Air _ Soil & Water ? Marine Fisheries
Fayetteville ? Water ? Coastal Management Water Resources
_1 Mooresville ? Aquifer Protection Wildlife ? Environmental Health
Raleigh ? Land Quality Engineer ? Wildlife - DOT - Solid Waste Mgmt
? Washington ? Forest Resources _ Radiation Protection
?,_ Wilmington _ Land Resources _ Other
? Parks & Recreation
Winston-Salem
Water Quality
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Water Quality -.DOTJ
Air Quality
Sign-Off/Region: Date: IIn-House Reviewer/Agency:
(check all applicable)
No objection to project as proposed. f/No Comment'q't"`
_ Insufficient information to complete review _ Other (specify or attach comments)
I f:? ou have any questions, please contact
Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator at Melba.McGeennedenr.pov V
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U.S. Department or
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Commande,
United Stales Coast Guard
::. fifth Coast Guard District
431 Crawford Street
Portsmouth. Va. 213704-5004
Staff Symbol: (dpb)
Pnone: [phone]
Fay;: [phone]
Email: Sandra. S. MottCusca.rra
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OCT 11 2010
PRELLTITNARYPUBLICNOTICE 5-1200
TO TMOM IT AI- Y C0A'C /YR. :
The purpose of this notice is to notify mariners, ad-jacent property owners, and government
agencies that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes plans for a
replacement blid,,te to be constructed across navigable waters of the united States.
WA TERKAYAM) LOCATIOV North River, at mile 6.0, alonru US 70 in Beaufort, Carteret
County, NC. V
CHAK4CTER OF WORK. NCDOT proposes to replace the existing two-lane US 70 Bridge
over North River with a structure similar in length and width along a new alignment immediately
to the north of the existing structure. The existing structure provides a maximum horizontal
waterway opening of approximately 24 feet along with a maximum vertical watenvay opening of
approximately S feet, above mean high water. Since this area is recreation in nature, NCDOT
does not propose to use pier protection for the interior bents located in the water. The type of
vessel information needed includes the vessel types that transit the waterway, commercial or
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usage, llelgil?, craft, leIi?tli, bean-L, tC?Iliia-E, and iiiO?iiirl` iOCatiiiri5 In 1lviui
River. Please submit the attached form in response to this preliminary public notice. The
information gathered as a result of this preliminary public notice will assist the US Coast
Guard in determining adequate minimum horizontal and vertical clearances for the proposed
fixed-span bridge alternative crossing North River. It is requested that the Coast Guard be
provided with navigational information such as the sizes and types of vessels presently owned
and operated on North River as they relate to the proposed vertical and horizontal clearances.
SOLICIT4TION OF COMMEVTS:
It is further requested that mariners and adjacent property owners express their views frorn a
navi-ational standpoint, in writing, on the proposed project giving sufficient detail to establish a
clear understanding of their reasons for support of or opposition to this project. Comments will
be received for the record at the office of Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard District, 4) 1
Crawford Street, Portsmouth, Virvirlia 23704-5004 through NOV 11 2010
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Chief. Bridrc Administration Br?znch?
By direction of the Commander
Fifth Coast Guard District
US 70 Bridle
North River
Preliminar.N Public Notice
Response Form
It is requested that anyone having an interest in tl-iis proposed project, from the standpoint of
navigation, submit vessel information, comments, and recommendations on this form to the
Office of Commander (clpb), Fifth Coast Guard District, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth,
VA 23704-5004 by
Vessel Information Please provide all requested information:
Vessel Type
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Use - Commercial or
Recreational
Vessel Height
Draft
Length
Beam
TotulaRe
Mooring Location
Name (Optional):
Address (Optional):
Phone (Optional):
Comments and Recommendations:
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Commander
United gates Coast Guars
?::iftn Coast Guard District
431 Cranrford Street
Portsmouth, Va. 23704-5004
Staff Symboi. (dpb)
Phone."757)398-6557
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;::mail Sandra. [e-mail]--`
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OCT 11 2010
PRELLWAARFPUBLICNOTICE 5-1200
TO W110.11 IT MAY CONCL-RN:
The purpose of this notice is to notify mariners, adjacent property owners, and government
agencies that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes plans for a
replacement bridge to be constructed ;across navigablc waters of the United States.
HA TERIVA YJAD LOG1 TION: North River, at mile 6.0, along US 70 in Beaufort, Carteret
County, NC.
CHARACTER OF f['ORI:: NCDOT proposes to replace the existing two-lane US 70 Bridge
over North River with a structure similar in len(-gli and width along a nc%v alignment immediately
to the north of the existing structure. The existing structure provides a maximum horizontal
watenvay opening of approximately 24 feet along with a maximum vertical watenvay opening of
approximately 8 feet, above mean high water. Since this area is recreation in nature, NCDOT
does not propose to use pier protection for the interior bents located in the water. The type of
vessel information needed includes the vessel types that transit the waterway, commercial or
i icaiiui:Eii usag.-, height, drafi, length, beam, tonnace, and imiooi-in locaiiGris in Nol h
River. Please submit the attached form in response to this preliminary public notice. The
information Lathered as a result of this preliminary public notice will assist the US Coast
Guard in determining adequate minimum horizontal and vertical clearances for the proposed
fixed-span bridge alternative crossing North River. It is requested that the Coast Guard he
provided with navigational information such as the sizes and types of vessels presently owned
and operated on North River as they relate to the proposed vertical and horizontal clearances.
SOLICIT4TY0.,N OF C01IMEAY_ :
It is further requested that mariners and adjacent property owners express their views from a
navigational standpoint, in writing, on the proposed project giving sufficient detail to establish a
clear understanding of their reasons for support of or opposition to this project. Comments will
be received for the record at the office of Commander (dpb). Fifth Coast Guard District, 411
Crawford Street, Portsmouth, Vir(nnia 23704-5004 through . NOV 11 2010
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WAVERLY W. GREGORY, 7R.I
Chief, Brah-,c Administration Bzlmch,
By direction of the Commander- Fifth Coast Guard District
US 70 Brid2e
North R1VC1,
Preliminary Public Notice
Response Form
It is requested that anyone having an interest in this proposed project, from the standpoiru of
navitgation, submit vcssel information, comments, and recommendations on this form to the
Office of Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard IDistrict, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth,
VA 23704-5004 by
Vessel Information Please provide all requested information:
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Vessel Type
Use - Commercial or
Recreational
Vessel Height
Draft
Length
Beam
Tornna2e
Mooring Location j
Name (Optional):
Address (Optional):
Phone (Optional):
Comments and Recommendations:

U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
Commander
Unitr:d States Coast Guard
Fifth Coast Guard District
431 Crawford Street
Portsmouth. Va. 3704-5004
Staff Symbol: (dob)
Phone [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email. Sandra.S.ElliottCa)uscgjrPtf-
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OCT 11 2010
PRELIMI,' AR)' PLBLIC,V0TICE 5-1200
TO WHOM 1 T AIA Y C 0.-VCL_-R 1•:
The purpose of this notice is to notify mariners, adjacent property owners, and government
agencies that the North Carolina Department of'Transportation (NCDOT) proposes plans for a
replacement bridge to be constructed across navigable waters of the Unitcd Stales.
HATERHAY.4M) L0C4T10A`: North River, at mile 6.0, alono US 70 in Beauiitrt, Carteret
CountN. NC.
C1I.4R_4CTER OF «'ORK. NC'DOT proposes to replace the existing two-lane US 70 Bridgc
over North River with a structure similar in length and width along a new alit-nment immediately
to the north of the existing structure. The existin(T structure provides a maximum horizontal
waterway opening of approximately 24 feet along with a maximum vertical waterway opening of
approximately 8 feet, above mean high water. Since this area is recreation in nature, NCDOT
does not propose to use pier protection for the interior bents located in the water. The type of
vessel information needed includes the vessel types that transit the waterway, commercial or
iL ieailGii:i1 usage, height, draft, length, beam, tonnage, and mooring locatiGns in Ncnmh
River. Please submit the attached form in response to this preliminary public notice. The
information gathered as a result of this preliminary public notice will assist the US Coast
Guard in determining adequate minimum horizontal and vertical clearances for the proposed
fixed-span bridge alternative crossing North River. It is requested that the Coast Guard be
provided with navigational information such as the sizes and types of'vessels presently owned
and operated on North River as they relate to the proposed vertical and horizontal clearances.
SOLICIT4 770NOF COr1 MEXTS:
It is further requested that mariners and adjacent property owners express their views from a
navigational standpoint, in writing, on the proposed project ?givim, sufficient detail to establish a
clear understanding of their reasons for support of or opposition to this project. Comments will
be received for the record at the office of Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard District, 4;1
Crawford Street, Portsmouth. Vir?(inia 23704-5004 throu,oh . N01/ 11 2010
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WA ? V E1) ?L1' Vl'.GREGOp.Y, .TIv.i
Chief, Rridue Administration Bt<anch/
By direction of the Commander ?-?
l'i('th Coast Guard Districa
US 70 I3ridge
North River
Preliminary Public Notice
Response Forni
It is requested that anyone having an interest in this proposed project, from the standpoint of
navigation, submit vessel information, comments, and recommendations on this florin to the
Office of Commander (dpb). Fifth Coast Guard District, 431 Craxwford Street, Portsmouth,
VA 23704-5004 by
Vessel Information
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Please provide all requested information:
Vessel Type
Use - Commercial or
Recreational
Vessel Heinht
Draft j
r
Length
I Beam
I
Tonnaue
I MoorinL, Location
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Dame (Optional):
Address (Optional):
Phone (Optional):
Comments and Recommendations:
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U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
United States
Coast Guard
431 CraA+ Drc Street
Portsmouth. 'va 23704-5004
Staff Syrnm!: (dpb)
Phone {757; 398-6557
Fa):: (7571 395-0334
Email: Sandra.S.Eliiott4)(Isro.rR+}
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OC T 11 2010
PRELllfl,N',-IR )' PC,,BLIC' A,"OTICE 5-1200
TO J1 11011 IT 11-1 )'('O.\'('E- RA:
The purpose of this notice is to notify mariners. adjacent property owners, and government
agencies that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes plans for a
replacement bridge to be constructed across navigable waters of the 1lnitcd States.
WATER11:4Y.4,W) LOC4TIO.V: North River, at mile 6.0, along US 70 in Beaufort, Carteret
Count. ' -C.
CH.4RAC'TER OF 147ORh: NCDOT proposes to replace the existing two-lane US 70 Bridge
over North River with a structure similar in lenmh and width along a new alignment immediately
to the north of the existing structure. The existing structure provides a maximum horizontal
,, atel-way opening of approximately 24 feet along with a maximum vertical waterway opening of
approximately S feet, above mean high water. Since this area is recreation in nature, NCDOT
does not propose to use pier protection for the interior bents located in the water. The type of
vessel information needed includes the vessel types that transit the waterway, commercial or
, tationLi usage. hciglht, draft, length, beam, tonnage, and inooi-in-, locations In rvoi ui
River. Please submit the attached form in response to this preliminary public notice. The
information gathered as a result of this preliminary public notice will assist the US Coast
Guard in determining adequate minimum horizontal and vertical clearances for the proposed
fixed-span bridge alternative crossing North River. It is requested that the Coast Guard be
provided with navigational information such as the sizes and types of'vessels presently owned
and operated on North River as they relate to the proposed vertical and horizontal clearances.
SOLICIT A T10'1' OF C'041,1EA'T S:
It is further requested that mariners and adjacent property owners express their views from a
navigational standpoint, in writing. on the proposed prc>_ject giving sufficient detail to establish a
clear understanding of their reasons for support of or opposition to this project. Comments will
be received for the record at the office of Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard District, 431
Crawford Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704-5004 through NOV 11 2010
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United States Coast Guard
Fifin Coast Guard Distr ct
V4'AVERL4' NA. GREGORY, .1R.'
Chief, Bridge .Administration Minch,,
BN, direction of the Commander
Fifth Coast Guard District
LIS 70 Bridle
North River
Preliminary- Public Notice
Response Form
It is requested that anyone having an interest in this proposed project, from the standpoint of
navigation, submit vessel information, comments, and recommendations on this form to the
Office of Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard District, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth,
VA 1-3704-5004 by
Vessel Ini'ormation
1 - Please provide all requested information:
Vessel Type
Use - Commercial or
Recreational
Vessel HeILht
Draft
i
Length
Beam
ToiuiaLe
Mooring Location
Name (Optional):
Address (Optional):
Phone (Optional):
Comments and Recommendations: