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Home My WebLink About20120785 Ver 0_Scoping Comments_20110603Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor ern - NCDENR - North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Duality Coleen H. Sullins Director June 3, 201 l MEMORANDUM TO: Wade A. Harper, NCDOT Division 4 Bridge Program Manager FROM: Rob Ridings, DWQ Transportation Permitting Unit ~~ SUBJECT: Scoping Review ofNCDOT's Proposed Low Impact Bridge Replacement Projects In reply to your correspondence dated received May 3l, 201 l in which you requested comments for the above referenced projects, the NCDWQ offers the following comments: Project-Specific Comments Dee Freeman Secretary County & Bridge Number Stream Name River Basin & Subbasin Stream Classifications Stream Index Number Halifax # 96 Dee Creek Roanoke 08 WS-IV 23-24- I Halifax # 87 Dee Creek Roanoke 08 WS-IV; CA 23-24- 2) Halifax # l86 Mill Swam Tar-Pamlico 04 C; Sw; NSW 28-79-30-1-0.5 Halifax # 78 Dee Creek Tar-Pamlico 04 C; NSW 28-79-32- 0.5 Ed ecombe # 97 Ma le Swam Tar-Pamlico 04 WS-IV; NSW 28-79-31- 0.7 Ed ecombe # 59 Parker Branch Tar-Pamlico 03 C; NSW 28-83-3-1.3 Wilson # 26 Black Creek Neuse 07 C; Sw; NSW 27-86-9 Wilson # 13 Toisnot Swam Neuse 07 C; Sw; NSW 27-86-1 I- 5) Wilson # l l Toisnot Swam Neuse 07 C; Sw; NSW 27-86-1 I- S) Wilson # l04 Cattail Swam Tar-Pamlico 03 C; NSW 28-83-1-1 Nash # 26 Sa on Creek Tar-Pamlico 02 C; NSW 28-SS- 1 Nash # 239 Toisnot Swam Neuse 07 WS-[fl; NSW 27-86-11-(1) Nash # 60 Overflow Turkey Creek Neuse 07 C; NSW 27-86-3-(1) Nash # 59 Turke Creek Neuse 07 C; NSW 27-86-3 1) Nash # 25 Sa on Creek Tar-Pamlico 02 WS-IV; NSW 28-SS- S.S) Johnston # 222 Little Creek Neuse 06 C; NSW 27-57-19 Johnston # 41 Mill Creek Neuse 04 C; NSW 27-52- l ) Johnston # 39 Overflow Mill Creek Neuse 04 C; NSW 27-52- I ) Wa ne # 122 Peter's Branch Neuse OS C; Sw; NSW 27-72-2-2 1. For a!! projects: NCDWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result r from this project. NCDWQ recommends that highly protective sediment and erosion control B MPs be implemented to reduce the risk of nutrient runoff to these waters. NCDWQ requests that road design plans provide treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as detailed in the most recent version of NCDWQ's Stormwater Best Management Practices. Transportation Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Genter, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Rhone: 919-807-6403 Internet: httpalh2o.encstate.nc.uslncwetlandcl NonrthCarolina ~lkitur~rllt~' An Equal Opponuniry IAffirmaliue Action Employer For Halifax # 87 onlv:. Review of the project reveals the presence of surface waters classified as 'Water Supply Critical Area in the project study ar¢a. Given the~otential for impacts to these resources during the project implementation, the NCDWQ requests that NCDOT strictly adhere [o North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" (l5A NCAC 04B .0124) throughout design and construction of the project. This would apply for any area that drains to streams having WS CA(Wa[er Supply Critical Area) classifications. 3. For all projects located in the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico basins: Riparian buffer impacts shall be avoided and minimized to the greatest extent possible pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B.0233 for Neuse, and 15A NCAC 2B.0259 for Taz-Pamlico. General Comments Regarding Bridge ReplacementProjects 1. NCDWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from these projects. NCDOT shall address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that may occur to the aquatic environments and any mitigating factors that would reduce the impacts. 2. [f foundation test borings are necessary; it shall be noted in the document. Geotechnical work is approved under General 401 Certification Number 3687/Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey Activities. 3. If a bridge is being replaced with a hydraulic conveyance other than another bridge, NCDWQ believes the use of a Nationwide Permit may be required. Please contact the US Army Corp of Engineers to determine the required permit(s). 4. If the old bridge is removed, no discharge of bridge material into surface waters is allowed unless otherwise authorized by the US ACOE. Strict adherence to the Corps of Engineers guidelines for bridge demolition will be a condition of the 40l Water Quality Certification. 5. Whenever possible, NCDWQ prefers spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not require work within the stream or grubbing of the streambanks and do not require stream channel realignment. The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges shall allow for human and wildlife passage beneath the structure. Fish passage and navigation by canoeists and boaters shall not be blocked. Bridge supports (bents) should not be placed in the stream when possible. 6. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge into the stream. Stonnwater shall be directed across the bridge and pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swales, pre_formed scour holes, vegetated buffers, etc.) before entering the stream. Please refer to the most current version of NCD WQ's Stormwater Best Management Practices. 7. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. 8. If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction ' contours ahd elevations. Disturbed areas shall be seeded or mulched to'stabilize the soil and appropriate native woody species shall be planted. When using temporary structures the area shall be cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact allows the area to re-vegetate naturally and minimizes soil disturbance. .. ., .. 9. Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented - and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual and the most recent version of NCS000250. 10. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area unless otherwise approved by NCDWQ. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 11. Heary equipment shall be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams. This equipment shall be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. 12. In most cases, the NCDWQ prefers the replacement of the existing structure at the same location with road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour shall 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 shall be removed and the approach fills removed from the 100-year floodplain. Approach fills shalt be removed and restored to the natural ground elevation. The area shall be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. Tall fescue shall not be used in riparian areas. 13. Any anticipated bank stabilization associated with culvert installations or extensions, or bridge construction, should be addressed in the permit application. 14. Any anticipated dewatering or access structures necessary for constmction of bridges should be addressed in the permit application. 15. Riprap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures shall be properly designed, sized and installed. Thank you for requesting our input at this time. NCDOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Rob Ridings at 919-807-6403. cc: Tom Steffens, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Field Office Chad Goggins, Division 4 Environmental Officer Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission File Copy <: STM G STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE GOVERNOR ~~ C~ ~qY ~~LS' `~taeo~,~c.~q 11p7j D DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ~~ST`~"~w~R"~~q~,~ _ EUGENE A. C6f~OTi, JR. SECRETARY Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Mr. Rob Ridings DWQ-Transportation Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27609 RE: Request for comments on NCDOT Low Impact Bridge Replacement Projects Dear Mr. Ridings: The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is preparing the planning and environmental studies for the above referenced bridge replacement projects. We anticipate that the projects will be processed as Programmatic Categorical Exclusions. The purpose of this letter is to solicit your input concerning the potential impacts of the five proposed projects upon social, economic, demographic, land use or environmental conditions near the project sites. A vicinity map is attached illustrating the locations of fhe projects. This letter constitutes solicitation for scoping comments. A scoping meeting will be held on June 20-23, 2011 at Bridge Site. In lieu of attending the scoping meeting, you may provide written comments by June 17, 2011. Those comments will enable us to evaluate the impacts of the proposed projects and address your concerns. Thank you for your assistance. Sinc rely, .~ a e A. Harper Division Bridge Program Manager WAH Attachment P.O Box 3165 Wilson, NC 27895 ... ~,,..~.yo,~ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A. CONTI, JR. GOVeRNOR SECRETARY County Bridge Stream Coordinates Stream Classification River Basin Halifax 96 Deep Creek 36.436877.8238 WS-IV Z 3 - L - I Roanoke 08 Halifax 87 Deep Creek 36.463877.7661 WS-IV; CA2 -Z~, z Roanoke ~$ Halifax 186 Mill Swamp 36.336677.6831 C;SW, NSW ZB- .~-I-o. Tar-Pamlicoo Halifax 78 Deep Creek 36.134877.4855 C; NSW Z -7`f-T - e,e Tar-Pamlico L Edgecombe 97 Maple Swam 36.041777.5673 WS-IV;NSW 28-7q-3r•d.l Tar-PamlicoD Edgecombe 59 Parker Branch 35.880577.7349 C;NSW I -Sj-3-1.3 Tar-Pamlicoo) Wilson 26 Black Creek 35.616578.0467 C;SW, NSW ~]- (- Neuse 07 Wilson 13 Toisnot 35.598277.7961 C;SW,NSW'Z7-itb-'(s,' Neuse C7 Wilson 11 Toisnot 35.656577.8265 C; SW, NSW2> -l ~ Neuse 0 7 Wilson 104 Cattail Swamp 35.779177.8047 C; NSW - 83- i- Tar-Pamlico03 Nash 26 Sapony 35.924978.0478 C; NSW Z"~JS ~ Tar-Pamlico® Nash 239 Toisnot 35.847178.0596 WS-III; NSW 27-g~-f~ I Neuse O 7 Nash 60 0verflow to Turkey Creek 35.802778.1761 C; NSW Z - -3- Neuse O Nash 59 Turkey Creek 35.803978.1790 C; NSW 27- `- Neuse Nash 25 Sapony Creek 35.940078.0004 WS-IV; NSW . ~ Tar-Pamlicop Johnston 222 Little creek 35.518978.1964 C; NSW 27$7 Neuse B Johnston 41 Mill creek 35.314278.3541 C; NSW 2.7-5-2-<I Neuse b Johnston 39 Mill tteek overflow 35.313878.3525 C; NSW >-.S Z- ,J Neuse Wayne ~ 122 Peters Branch 35.380477.8632 C; sW, NSW Z7-~ 2-2-2 Neuse ~,~ - P.O Box 3165 Wilson, NC 27895 - ~~ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A. 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