20030909 Ver 2-_More Info Received_20040519 (5)

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STATE of NORTH CAROLINA WA(Ek (~lJAL17Y SECTIU,~1
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
May 17, 2004
Ms. Beth Barnes
Wetlands/401 Unit
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
(Two Copies)
Mr. John Thomas
US Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls of the Neuse Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
(Two Copies)
Subject: Modification Request Concerning Stream Relocation at Site #28 on TIP
No. U-2524 AB (Western Urban Loop) Guilford County, State Project
No. 8.U492110. USACE Action ID No. 200321137 DWQ Ccrt. # 3435
DWQ Project Number 030909
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is currently
constructing the stream relocation at Site 28 on project U-2524 AB of the Greensboro
Western Loop. During a recent site visit (April 26, 2004) with contractors and NC
Division of Water Quality it was decided that a modified version of the submitted plats
for stream relocation would be better suited to fit the needs of the project. The existing
stream relocation plan called for overlapping of the existing stream and proposed stream
in some areas. Also, the proximity of the proposed stream to the existing stream in some
areas is very close. Because of the overlapping and close proximity, difficulty is expected
in regards to constructing the new stream relocation without impacting the existing
stream. Because the existing stream is in the Randleman Watershed which requires a 50
foot buffer, it would be nearly impossible to utilize equipment for the construction of the
proposed stream without being in the buffer area and without increasing sediment
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transport and turbidity in the existing stream. In addition, working within the tightly
confined spaces while trying to keep impacts at a minimum would severely lengthen the
time necessary to construct the proposed stream relocation.
For the above reasons, it was decided with DWQ in concurrence, that a temporary
stream relocation (Fabric Lined Diversion Channel) located away from the existing and
proposed stream sites would better serve the purpose of the project. By doing so, the
contractors would be able to work "in the dry" on the new stream locations and thereby
minimize impacts and decrease the length of time that the work would require.
Attached are plats of the proposed modification showing the existing, proposed and
temporary stream locations. A construction sequence describing the method of
construction is also attached. All work is to be performed as described in the BMP
manual (Section 5.2.4) which is also attached. '
Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide
Permit (NWP) 33 and NCDENR-DWQ Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC)
No. 3366 for this activity at the project. The NCDOT will comply with all applicable
NWP and WQC conditions. If you have any questions or need additional information,
please contact me at [phone].
S' cerely,
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erry A. Parker
Division Environmental Officer
cc: Sue Homewood, NCDENR-DWQ, Winston-Salem
Chris Kirkman, NCDOT Resident Engineer, Greensboro
Barry Harrington, NCDOT Roadside Environmental Engineer
Phillip Todd, NCDOT PDEA