20050453 Ver 2_401 Application_20121114

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Smith
5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
tel [phone]
fax [phone]
November 9, 2012
Ms. Karen A. Higgins
Supervisor
Wetlands, Buffers, Stormwater Compliance and Permitting Unit`- -
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
US -04S3 Ua-
Subject: Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority - Raw Water Intake Dredging
401 Water Quality Certification PCN - NWP 3 /WQC 3883
Dear Ms. Higgins:
The Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority (NRWASA) provides treated surface
water from the Neuse River to almost 100,000 customers in Lenoir and Pitt Counties.
NRWASA proposes to perform maintenance dredging to remove sediment in front of
its raw water intake in the Neuse River. Based on bathymetric surveys conducted in
2010 and 2012, sediment has accumulated in front of the intake and must be dredged
to maintain proper operation and avoid damage to the intake pumps.
Enclosed please find five copies of a Preconstruction Notification (PCN) for a 401
Water Quality Certification in support of this project. A check for the permit fee is
also included. Please'review the enclosed application for a 401 Water Quality
Certification and let me know if you have any,questions. I can be reached at (919)
325 -3508 or boonekr @cdmsmith.com. Thank you for your assistance.
Very truly yours,
Kelly R. Boone, P.E.
CDM Smith Inc.
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Enclosures: 5 copies of PCN, including 2 full size and 3 half -size plan sheets
Check for permit fee
cc: Harold Herring, NRWASA

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre - Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Applicant Information
,
1.
Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps.
® Section 404 Permit ® Section 10 Permit
lb Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number. 3 or General Permit (GP) number.
1c
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes
® No
1d
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply),
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit -
❑ Yes ® No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1g
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1h
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)'
❑ Yes
® No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Neuse Regional WASA Raw Water Intake Dredging
2b
County,
Lenoir
2c
Nearest municipality / town*
La Grange
2d.
Subdivision name.
N/A
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no
N/A
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed
Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority
3b
Deed Book and Page No.
Deed Book 1402 / Page 887
3c
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)*
Harold Herring, Executive Director, Neuse Regional WASA
3d
Street address:
2811 Barrus Road
k'.y
3e.
City, state, zip.
La Grange, NC 28551
y
3f.
Telephone no.:
(252) 522 -2567
3g.
Fax no
(252) 523 -1639
d `'
3h
Email address
Harold.Herring @nrwasa org
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b.
Name.
4c.
Business name
(if applicable):
4d
Street address °
4e.
City, state, zip:
4f
Telephone no
4g
Fax no.
4h
Email address
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a.
Name,
Kelly Boone
5b
Business name
(if applicable):
CDM Smith
5c.
Street address.
5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300
5d
City, state, zip
Raleigh, NC 27612
5e. Telephone no.-
(919) 325 -3508
5f
Fax no
(919) 781 -5730
5g.
Email address:
boonekr @cdmsmith.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID):
3584 -00 -50 -2454
Latitude. 35 226853 Longitude- -
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
77.709303
(DD DDDDDD) ( -DD DDDDDD)
1c Property size:
5 2 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Neuse River
proposed project-
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
WS -IV; NSW, CA
2c River basin:
Neuse
3. Project Description
3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The site is owned by the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority and contains the raw water intake and pump station
for the Neuse Regional Water Treatment Plant The raw water intake pipes and screens protrude into the river from
underground at the bank.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property -
0.16 ac (in existing culvert)
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property
The site abuts approximately 300 feet of the Neuse River
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project
The Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority (NRWASA) provides treated surface water from an intake in the Neuse
River to almost 100,000 customers in Lenoir and Pitt Counties The water supply intake and Neuse Regional Water
Treatment Plant (WTP) were constructed between 2006 and 2008 Since the intake was placed into operation in 2008,
sediment has accumulated in front of the intake screens. This sediment needs to be removed as part of maintenance of
the intake NRWASA proposes to dredge the sediment that has built up around the intake screens to avoid a reduction in
flow into the intake and damage to the raw water intake pumps
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
Sediment will be removed by hydraulic or mechanical dredging from a barge in the river. Dredged material will be
dewatered on an upland site at the raw water pump station site if necessary. After dewatering the material will be
transported in trucks to a permitted landfill facility or spread on site in upland area.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
®Yes [:1 No El Unknown
Comments Wetlands and streams were delineated in 2005
in support of the original Section 404/401/10 permit for the
raw water intake, pump station, and water treatment plant.
4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
❑ preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company CDM Smith
Name (if known) Kelly Boone
Other*
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Approved permits Action ID 200510642 (issued 4/7/2005) / DWQ #05 -0453 (issued 8/8/2005)
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5. Project History
5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions
Section 404/10 and 401 (including buffer authorization) permits were obtained for construction of the raw water intake,
pump station, and water treatment plant in 2005 Action ID 200510642 / DWQ #05 -0453.
6. Future Project Plans
6a Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b If yes, explain
Project is not phased, but maintenance dredging may be required again in the future if sediment accumulates near the
intake.
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C Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
1a Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ® Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2 Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted
2a
2b
2c
2d.
2e.
2f
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted
3a.
3b.
3c
3d
3e.
3f
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
PER or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
leneah
Permanent P or
()
intermittent ttent
DWQ — non -404,
width
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ®P ❑ T
Dredging in order to
maintain raw water
Neuse River
® PER
F-1 INT
®Corps
❑ DWQ
250
280
intake functionality
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
280
3i Comments: Dredging impact area is 170 feet. Additional impact length is due to turbidity barrier around work area
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U S then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a
Open water
impact number
— Permanent (P)
or Temporary
T
4b
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01 ❑P ❑T
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P ❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g Comments:
S. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below
5a
Pond ID
number
5b
Proposed use or purpose of
pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
'
5d
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
K Total
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no'
51 Expected pond surface area (acres)
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k Method of construction
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
® Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b
6c.
6d
6e
6f
6g
Buffer impact
number —
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P)
for impact
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
or Temporary
required?
T
Equipment
access to
B1 []POT
river for
dredging
Neuse River
❑ Yes
® No
1,200
800
(no tree
removal)
B2 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
1,200
800
6i Comments* Buffer disturbance limited to 40 feet in width and limited to area where rip rap is already stabilizing bank No
vegetation will be removed in the buffer
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
Dredging disturbance area has been established to minimize the area to be affected Limits of disturbance on land have also
been established on the site plan to minimize impacts. No in -river work will be allowed between February 15 and June 30 to
avoid impacts to fish spawning.
lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
Proper sediment and erosion control devices will be used to minimize sediment from land -side operations from reaching the
river. A turbidity barrier will be used in the river during construction to minimize sediment from migrating downstream.
Sediment removed from the river will be disposed in an upland location. No clearing of vegetation will be allowed on the river
bank or in the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Disturbance within the riparian buffer will be limited to 40 feet in width, and the
disturbance area will be limited to a portion of bank that is already stabilized with rip rap
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
❑ Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project?
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a Name of Mitigation Bank
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
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3c Comments.
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c If using stream mitigation, stream temperature.
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only)
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested-
acres
4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h Comments
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ,
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
6b If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
Zone
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f Total buffer mitigation required:
6g If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund)
6h Comments
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
la
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
® Yes ❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
Comments There are no stormwater outfalls, and no impervious area is being
❑ Yes ® No
added as part of this project. Sediment fence will be used around dewatenng area
for sediment removed from river
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0%
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why No impervious /built upon area is included
in this project
2d
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
❑ Certified Local Government
2e
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan's
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
Lenoir County
❑ Phase II
3b
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
4a
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ HQW
❑ ORW
(check all that apply)'
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5.
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a.
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
® Yes
❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1b
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes
® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes
❑ No
letter.)
Comments -
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes
® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes
® No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s)
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes
® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non- discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility
No wastewater will be generated by this project
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
® Yes ❑ No
impacts?
® Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data souroes did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Raleigh office of USFWS was contacted as part of the EA for construction of the water treatment plant and raw water
intake. USFWS reviewed the project and stated that no federally listed or proposed endangered or threatened species
were likely to be impacted by the project (see attached correspondence).
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
Interactive mapping site for essential fish habitat: http: // ocean. floridamarine .org /efh_coralAms/Vewer.htm
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
State Historic Preservation Office was contacted as part of the EA for construction of the water treatment plant and raw
water intake. SHPO reviewed the project and determined that the properties affected by the project were not eligible for
listing in the National Register of Historic Places (see attached correspondence).
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
® Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: No fill will be added to floodplain/floodway. Sediment will be
removed from the intake area and disposed in an upland location. No fill or imperviousness will be added.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Interactive mapping site for floodplains in NC:
http: / /www.ncfloodmaps.conV
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
ApplicantlAgegs Signature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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Attachments
- Correspondence from SHPO
Correspondence from USFWS
- USGS Topographic Map
- Sheet C -1 Site Plan

IYiI■ �:
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter B Sandbecfr, Admittisltator
Michael F_ Easley, Governor Office of Archives and History
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Division of Historical Resources
Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary David Brook, Director
November 19, 2004
Kelly R. Boone, P.E.
Camp Dresser & McKee
5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Re: Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority (Lenoir County) Archaeological Survey Draft Report,
CH01 -0724.
Dear Ms. Boone:
Thank you for your letter of November 1, 2004, transmitting the archaeological survey report by New South
Associates, Inc., for the above project..
For purposes of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, we concur that the
rollowing properties are determined not eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places:
31LR355 &355 * *, 31LR356 * *, 31LR357 * *, 31LR358&358 * *, 31LR359&359 * *, 31LR360&360* *,
31LR361&361 * *, 31LR362, and 31LR363 * *. These properties do not retain the level of integrity nor do they
possess the potential to yield significant new information pertaining to the prehistory of North Carolina.
When submitting future archaeological reports, please do not make site forms an appendix or part of the
report (see our survey report guidelines at www.arch.dcr.state.nc us /crmguuide html.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and considerations. If you have any questions concerning the above
comment, please contact Renee Gledhill- Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919.733.4763. In all
future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
eter Sandbeck
-c: Dr. Johannes H. N. Loubser
Location Meiling Address Telephone /Fax
ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699- 4617 [phone] /733 -8653
RESTORATION 515 N Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mad Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699 -4617 (919)733- 6547/715 -4801
SURVEY & PLANNING 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699.4617 (919)733 -6545 /715 -4801

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636.3726
October 29, 2004
Kelly Boone
Camp Dresser and McKee
5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27612
Dear Ms. Boone:
Thank you for your September 28, 2004 letter regarding the proposed Neuse Regional Water and
Sewer Authority's (NRWASA) proposed new raw water intake to be located on the Neuse River
13 miles upstream from Kinston in Lenoir County, North Carolina. The proposed water
treatment plant and 93 miles of new water transmission lines will be located in Lenoir and Pitt
counties. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) provides the following comments
pursuant to, and in accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) (Act).
According to the Environmental Assessment (EA) completed for this project on June 24, 2003,
protected species surveys were conducted during 2000 and 2001 at the proposed construction site
in Lenoir County. The results of the surveys conducted indicate that no federally protected
species are likely to be impacted by project construction. Subsequent surveys along water
transmission corridors (added to the project in 2002) were conducted in May 2003 and no
federally protected species were discovered. In addition, the Service has reviewed the
NRWASA's Draft Statement of Intent to Facilitate Water Resource Protection and
Environmental Planning and is encouraged by NRWASA's position on environmental protection
within the service area. For those portions of the project that will cross streams and wetlands in
Pitt County, the Service understands that NR yVASA has committed to either cross those areas by
directional bore or conduct surveys for the Tar spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana) and will
notify us if specimens are found. Please note that surveys for federally protected mussel surveys
should be conducted by a qualified biologist with the appropriate state and federal permits to
identify and handle endangered species. Given the results of previous protected species surveys
and NRWASA's commitment to address our Tar spinymussel concerns with surveys or by using
the directional bore method, the Service concurs that this project is not likely to adversely affect
all federally protected species.
We remind you that obligations under section 7 consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new
information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical
habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is subsequently modified in a
manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat

determined that may be affected by the identified action.
Thank you for updating our office on the status of this project. If you have any questions or
comments regarding our response, please contact Dale Suiter at (919) 856 -4520, extension 18, or
via email at Dale—[e-mail].
Sincerely 7
ete Benjamin
Ecological Services Supervisor

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