20201347 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20210525

Strickland, Bev
From: Amschler, Crystal C CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 3:49 PM
To: Megan Bollero; Johnson, Alan
Subject: [External] RE: [Non-DoD Source] Lower Coddle Creek Interceptor (SAW-2021-00521)
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Hi Megan,
I've reviewed the original submittal and the new information provided and I do have a couple more questions.
It looks like that subsequent to meeting with Alan on site, the construction corridor was reduced to just 40' wide. This is
consistent with NWP 58 which requires work corridors to be no more than 40' unless justification for a larger corridor is
provided. With the additional information you provided revised stream impact tables to reflect these changes. My
questions/comments are as follows:
1) will the construction corridor be maintained at 40' within the entire project corridor, or at least in wetland
and stream impact areas, or was the revision only at stream impact locations?
2) If stream impacts have been revised then there should be revised plans that reflect those changes. Please
provide the revised plans.
Regarding the purpose of the projects:
1) Krysta's previous request for additional information she requested clarification on the project purpose. You
indicated the following: "The purpose of this project is to increase sewer capacity to this area. The existing
sewer line will be left in place and remain active and the new sewer line will be installed parallel to the existing
line." The PCN provides the following information regarding the purpose: "The Lower Coddle Creek Interceptor
project involves installing a new sewer line running along Coddle Creek. The proposed sewer line will be placed
next to an existing deteriorating sewer line that will be abandoned. This project will provide for future
wastewater needs in Cabarrus County." This information is contradictory. Can you please clarify if the old line
will be abandon or if it will remain active.
2) Assuming that the most recent information is correct and that the line is to increase capacity; what is the need
for the increase in capacity? Is the line being constructed to service existing residential development or is it
being built to service new development that is coming to the area?
3) And lastly, typically with utility line projects, there should be information identifying what each end of the line is
tying in to in order to establish a single and complete project and better understand the purpose. As such,
please provide some information on the end and beginning points of the sewer line and why this line is a single
and complete project in itself.
The PCN you previously submitted to Krysta indicates that there is suitable habitat for the Schweinitz's sunflower within
the project corridor, that surveys were done for the sunflower during the optimal survey window and no plants were
found and as such, that the project may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the Schweinitz's sunflower. I agree
with this assessment and as such, I need to conduct informal consultation with FWS to ensure they concur with the not
likely to adversely affect determination. The information indicates that the survey was conducted on October 21,
2020. Can you provide a copy of that survey report for me to forward to FWS?
Let me know if you have any questions regarding this email and feel free to give me a call if you'd like to discuss
anything further.
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Thanks ,
Crystal C. Amschler
Project Manager
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From: Megan Bollero <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2021 10:13 AM
To: Johnson, Alan <[e-mail]>; Amschler, Crystal C CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
<[e-mail]>; Kichefski, Steven L CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
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Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Lower Coddle Creek Interceptor (SAW-2021-00521)
Hello All,
I just wanted to make sure everyone received the additional information I sent for the Lower Coddle Creek Interceptor
project (SAW-2021-00521) on April 30 and see if I could get clarification as to which USACE PM is handling this project.
Thanks,
Megan Bollero, WPIT
Project Scientist
Carolina Wetland Services Inc.
550 E Westinghouse Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
Cel I:(757)-576-6433
www.cws.net
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