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Meeting Agenda
CP4A Avoidance 8~ Minimization Meeting
R-2514C: Widen Existing US 17 from north of Maysville
to south of Pollocksville (Alternate 3)
Century Center Bldg A -Structure Design Conf. Room -Raleigh, NC
August 18, 2011
General Approach to this Meeting:
n Purpose: discuss avoidance and minimization measures for Alternate 3, widen existing US 17
n Remind team about status of ongoing issues
n Recap project background (meetings and decisions) leading up to this point
> Present current merger status
a Present our responses to action items from previous meetings
Ongoing Issues:
a Wildlife Underpass: The Nature Conservancy, USFWS, USFS, NCDENR, NCWRC, and the
U.S. Marine Corps requested that NCDOT construct a wildlife underpass between Maysville and
the Community of Chadwick. NCDOT has agreed to construct a wildlife underpass as part of
the R-2514C highway improvements project.
CP4A Conditional Concurrence on Section B (Maysville evaass): The Team reached
concurrence on the avoidance and minimization measures presented during the April 12, 2011
CP4A Meeting for Section B (Maysville Bypass) subject to the following conditions. NCDOT will
study realignment of the southern terminus of the bypass to determine whether additional
minimization can be achieved for Wetlands 2, 27, 30, 31, and 32. NCDOT will study shifting the
turnaround bulbs to further minimize impacts to Wetlands 27 and 49.
Updating the Wetland File: Environmental Services, Inc., NCDOT, and USACE have been
updating the Wetland File for the following reasons:
1. Realignment of the southern tie-in of the Maysville Bypass to further minimize wetland
impacts as requested by USACE at the 4/12/2011 CP4A Meeting for R-25146.
2. Improvements to the USFS access road north of Maysville;
3. Realignment of the Pollocksville Bypass to minimize impacts to the Pelletier Farm; and
4. Realignment of the service road near Ten Mile Fork Road.
5. Reverification of modified areas and the Jurisdictional Determination will be updated.
a Archaeological Resource MOA: One National-Register-Eligible Archaeological site that is
located at the match line between Section C and Section D will be impacted by this project. A
Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State Historic
Preservation Office has been prepared and signed to describe and implement data recovery for
the site.
Solidaoo verna: Habitat for this species will be impacted by this project. Seeds will be
harvested, preserved, and planted on designated locations in the Croatan National Forest.

Merger Status: The following is a chronology of the Merger Process related to Section C (Alternate 3),
widen existing US 17 from north of Maysville to south of Pollocksville.
Date Type of Meeting
8/23/2001 CP2 Alternatives Carried Forward
(n/a) CP2A Bridging Decisions
6!19/2008 CP3 Meeting
Outcome
Written Concurrence
(No hydraulically-required
structures in Alt 3)
Written Concurrence
Avoidance & Minimization Measures: NCDOT has included various measures throughout the project
development process to avoid or minimize impacts to the human and natural environment.
n Refinement of Vertical Alignment: The impacts presented during this meeting were based upon
final surveys, which generated a refinement in the vertical alignment and the construction
footprint. The impact footprint includes the slope stake lines plus 25 feet.
Community Impacts: The Merger Process Team recommended widening on the east side of
US 17 in order to minimize impacts to the Community of Chadwick. Although widening on the
east side generated additional impacts to the Croatan National Forest and the J. Nathan Foscue
Farm, it generated approximately 80% fewer relocations than widening on the west side. A
copy of the "Concurrence Fonn for Assessment of Effects" for the J. Nathan Foscue Farm is
attached.
Wildlife Impacts: NCDOT will construct a Wildlife Underpass on US 17 between Maysville and
Chadwick, which will provide a physical connection and accommodate the natural movements
of black bear and other large and medium-sized mammals between the Hofmann Forest and
the Croatan National Forest. Biologists and wildlife experts believe that this location is critical to
the long-tens health of the black bear population in the central Coastal Plain. The underpass
should decrease vehicle-animal collisions and improve traffic safety for the public. NCDOT and
the stakeholders met and determined that dual bridges would be constructed with a 60-foot
bottom width and a minimum vertical clearance of 10 feet. Copies of recent correspondence
and a section view of the Wildlife Underpass are attached.
> Jurisdictional Impacts: The jurisdictional impacts for Section C have been avoided and
minimized to the maximum extent practicable based upon the preliminary design plans dated
July 6, 2011 presented during this meeting by utilizing vertical adjustments, a 46-foot median
width, 3-to-1 slopes in wetlands, and locating service roads and turnarounds in non-jurisdictional
areas.

Meeting Agenda
CP4A Avoidance & Minimization Meeting
R-2514C: Widen Existing US 17 from north of Maysville
to south of Pollocksville (Alternate 3)
Century Center Bldg A -Structure Design Conf. Room -Raleigh, NC
August 18, 2011
General Approach to this Meeting:
a Purpose: discuss avoidance and minimization measures for Alternate 3, widen existing US 17
n Remind team about status of ongoing issues
Recap project background (meetings and decisions) leading up to this point
n Present current merger status
n Present our responses to action items from previous meetings
Ongoing Issues:
a Wildlrf_g Unde Pass: The Nature Conservancy, USFWS, USFS, NCDENR, NCWRC, and the
U.S. Marine Corps requested that NCDOT construct a wildlife underpass between Maysville and
the Community of Chadwick. NCDOT has agreed to construct a wildlife underpass as part of
the R-2514C highway improvements project.
CP4A Conditional Concurrence on Section B (Mavsville Bvoass): The Team reached
concurrence on the avoidance and minimization measures presented during the April 12, 2011
CP4A Meeting for Section B (Maysville Bypass) subject to the following conditions. NCDOT will
study realignment of the southern terminus of the bypass to determine whether additional
minimization can be achieved for Wetlands 2, 27, 30, 31, and 32. NCDOT will study shifting the
turnaround bulbs to further minimize impacts to Wetlands 27 and 49.
U~dating the Wetland File: Environmental Services, Inc., NCDOT, and USACE have been
updating the Wetland File for the following reasons:
1. Realignment of the southern tie-in of the Maysville Bypass to further minimize wetland
impacts as requested by USACE at the 4/12/2011 CP4A Meeting for R-25148.
2. Improvements to the USFS access road north of Maysville;
3. Realignment of the Pollocksville Bypass to minimize impacts to the Pelletier Farm; and
4. Realignment of the service road near Ten Mile Fork Road.
5. Reverification of modified areas and the Jurisdictional Determination will be updated.
a Archaeological Resource MOA: One National-Register-Eligible Archaeological site that is
located at the match line between Section C and Section D will be impacted by this project. A
Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State Historic
Preservation Office has been prepared and signed to describe and implement data recovery for
the site.
Solidaoo verna: Habitat for this species will be impacted by this project. Seeds will be
harvested, preserved, and planted on designated locations in the Croatan National Forest.

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WBS #: 34442 TIP#: R-2514 B, C, D County: Onslow & Jones
CONCi3RRENCE FORM FOR ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS
Projec! Description: Widen and Improve US 17 from Belgrade to New Bern
On Apri127, 2010, representatives of the
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Ms. Marisue Hilliard
Forest Supervisor
National Forests in North Carolina
US Forest Service
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Asheville, North Carolina 28801-1082
Dear Ms. Hilliard:
January 14, 2011
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
SECRETARY
This is a follow-up to my previous letter of November 30, 2010 and the December 15, 2010
meeting at the Croatan Ranger District Office regarding the provision of a large animal
wildlife crossing on US 17 near Chadwick, project R-2514B. From my discussions with
staff, I have teamed that last month's meeting was beneficial and certain structure dimensions
were tentatively agreed to by the meeting participants. I am providing further information
concerning the Department's recommendation regarding the wildlife crossing.
As mentioned in your previous letter, in order for the Department to secure the easement deed
from the US Forest Service needed to widen US 17, the Department must provide some type
of wildlife passage for bears and other wildlife. As you may know, in order to minimize
impacts to several homes along US 17, the widening for the US 17 project is proposed to
extend onto US Forest Service property and requires an easement deed from your agency.
In accordance with your requirement regarding the easement and the subsequent discussion at
the December 15th meeting, the Department is agreeable to providing atwo-span bridge for
the wildlife crossing with one condition. The condition is that the Department reserves the
right to withdraw this commitment if prior to the start of bridge construction, there is a
change or planned change in use on the private property near the bridge that will serve as a
deterrent to wildlife movement in the area. The bridge that the Department will provide is to
have a minimum 60 foot wide opening at the base of the bridge and provide for ] 0 feet of
vertical clearance.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATR]N
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
1536 MAIL $EflVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1536
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTR W IIMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC

Ms. Marisue Hilliard
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January 14, 2011
We understand at the current time a conservation easement has not been obtained along the
private property located at the proposed wildlife crossing that separates Hofmann Forest from
US 17 and the Croatan Forest. The additional construction cost to add this bridge is currently
estimated at $ 4.0 million; therefore, I hope you can understand our need to add this condition
to our commitment to help ensure the wisest use of our taxpayer dollars should changes be
planned or occur in this area.
I hope this commitment will be acceptable to your agency. We look forwazd to further
coordination with your agency and other enviromnental agency team members as we seek to
obtain concurrence on minimization of impacts along this project segment and as we advance
the design development along this corridor. Please let me know if you have any questions
regazding this response or if you would like to discuss further.
Sincerely,
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State Highway Administrator
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cc: Jim Trogdon, P. E., Chief Operating Officer
Debbie Bazbour, P. E., Director of Preconstruction
Neil Lassiter, P. E., Division Engineer
Art McMillan, P. E., State Highway Design Engineer
Greg Thorpe, Ph.D., Manager, Project Development & Environmental Analysis
Brian Yamamoto, P. E., Project Planning Engineer
James Speer, P. E., Roadway Design Project Engineer

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Dear Mr. Gibson: s Offlce
Thank you for your letter dated January 14, 2010. I appreciate you and your staff's willingness
to meet with my staff and other agencies and work together to reach an agreement on a wildlife
passage structtue on US 17 near Chadwick, T.I.P. No. R-25146. The Forest Service accepts
your condition that the Department reserves the right to withdraw the commitment to building
the wildlife crossing if prior to the start of bridge construction, there is a change or planned
change in use of the private property near the bridge that will serve as a deterrent to wildlife
movement in the area.
In addition; we will continue to be supportive of and work with other agencies in the pursuit of a
conservation easement along the private property where the wildlife passage is to be located. We
look forward to working with your agency and the other merger team members in reaching
concurrence on minimization of impacts along this segment of the project.
Sincerely,
SUE HILLIARD
Forest Supervisor
cc: Lee Thornhill, Croatan District Ranger
Gary Jordon, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
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Summary of Impacts
The following project impacts were calculated for a footprint using the slope stake lines plus
25 feet on each side.
Section C Length
Bridges
Croatan National Forest
Forested
Historic Resources
Noise Impacts
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Residential Relocations
Streams
Wetlands
Construction Cost
Right of Way Cost
Utilities Cost
Mitigation Cost
Total Cost
3.4 miles
Wildlife Underpass (60-ft bottom & 10-ft vertical clearance)
24 acres
32 acres
J. Nathan Foscue Farm (No Adverse Effect)
52
Not Likely to Adversely Affect
10 (Community of Chadwick)
351 feet
18.77 acres
$ 24.0 M
$ 5.6 M
$ 1.5 M
$ 1.0 M = $0.9M (wetlands) + O.1M (streams)
$ 32.1 M

US 17
SECTION 404 / NEPA MERGER PROCESS CONCURRENCE AGREEMENT
CONCURRENCE POINT 4A : AVOIDANCE & MINIMIZATION
NORTH OF MAYSVILLE TO SOUTH OF POLLOCKSVILLE (SECTION C )
US 17, NCDOT Divisions 2 & 3, Onslow & Jones Counties
TIP Project No. R-2514BCD
TIP Description : The Norlh Cazolina Department of Transportation proposes a combination of
widening, bypasses of Belgrade, 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
Bem (R-2301, the New Bem Bypass) to create a fottr-lane divided facility.
Avoidance & Minimization : The jurisdictional impacts for Section C have been avoided and
minimized to the maximum extent practicable based on preliminary design plans dated July 6, 2011 that
were presented during the August 18, 2011. Cl'4A Concurrence Meeting by utilizing vertical adjustments,
a 46-foot median width, 3-to-1 slopes in wetlands aid locating service roads and tumazounds in non-
jurisdictional azeas.
The Merger Process Team met on August 18, 2011 and concurs`with the avoidance and
minimization measures for the proposed improvements to Section C of this project.
Tom Steffens
USEPA
NOAA
Ron Sahler s
NCWRC
Trzvis Wilson
NCDMF
USFWS
USFS
Gary Jordan Dale
Date Karen Compton
NCDWQ .
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Jessi Baker Date
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Steve Sollod Date
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NCDOT
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