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Home My WebLink About20210992 Ver 1_NCC.Updated.Trans63_2021081203/17/21 1 of 4 MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST The following questions provide direction in determining when the Department is required to prepare environmental documents for state-funded construction and maintenance activities. Answer questions for Parts A through C by checking either "Yes" or "No". Complete Part D of the checklist when Minimum Criteria Rule categories #8, #12(i), or #15 are used. TIP Project No.: n/a State Project No.: 17BP.14.R.183 Project Location: Bridge No. 63 on SR 1309 (Silversteen Road) over West Fork French Broad River Transylvania County, North Carolina Project Description: Replace Bridge No. 63 cored slab bridge on existing location, near Rosman, North Carolina. The project will utilize an on-site detour during construction. Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: Nationwide Permit No. 14 and 401 Certification. Written notification is not required for this project because it is a bridge to enclosed culvert conversion. 1. Outside river corridor = Yes 2. Below impact threshold for applicable NWP = Yes. NWP 3 and 14 attached. 3. Tree clearing = Yes (follow moratorium) 4. Trout watershed = Yes (follow moratorium unless verification NCWRC letter states no) 5. NLEB HUC = Clear Special Project Information: The bridge and surrounding area were surveyed on 6.2.14, 8.7.2016 and again on 2.21.2018 for bats and rare plants, respectively, and no specimens or evidence were found. Potentially suitable habitat near the bridge was intensively surveyed but no specimens were detected. Bridge to culvert, mitigation required. PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA YES NO 03/17/21 2 of 4 Item 1 to be completed by the Engineer. 1. Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity allowed under the Minimum Criteria Rule in which environmental documentation is not required? X If the answer to number 1 is “no”, then the project does not qualify as a minimum criteria project. A state environmental assessment is required. If yes, under which category? (9) Reconstruction of existing crossroad or railroad separations and existing stream crossings, including, but not limited to pipes, culverts, and bridges. If either category #8, #12(i) or #15 is used complete Part D of this checklist. PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS Items 2 – 4 to be completed by the Engineer. 2. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality impacts? X 3. Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative impacts that may result in a significant adverse impact to human health or the environment? X 4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed activity have such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern for its environmental effects has been expressed to the Department? X Item 5-8 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. 5. Does the proposed activity have a significant adverse effect on wetlands; surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or unique agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational, archaeological, or historical value? X 6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list? X 7. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or ground water impacts? X YES NO 8. X 03/17/21 3 of 4 Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on long-term recreational benefits or shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their natural habitats If any questions 2 through 8 are answered “yes”, the proposed project may not qualify as a Minimum Criteria project. A state environmental assessment (EA) may be required. For assistance, contact: Manager, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch P. O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 (919) 733 –3141 Fax: (919) 733-9794 PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS Items 9- 12 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. YES NO 9. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action? X 10. Does the action require the placement of temporary or permanent fill in waters of the United States? X 11. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as mountain bogs or pine savannahs? X 12. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental Concern, as defined in the coastal Area Management Act? X Items 13 – 15 to be completed by the Engineer. 13. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes? X Cultural Resources 14. Will the project have an “effect” on a property or site listed on the National Register of Historic Places? X 15. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of way from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas? X Questions in Part “C” are designed to assist the Engineer and the Division Environmental Officer in determining whether a permit or consultation with a state or federal resource agency may be required. If any questions in Part “C” are answered “yes”, follow the appropriate permitting procedures prior to beginning project construction. 03/17/21 4 of 4 PART D: (To be completed when either category #8, #12(i), or #15 of the rules are used.) Items 16- 22 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. 16. Project length: 17. Right of Way width: 18. Project completion date: 19. Total acres of newly disturbed ground surface: 20. Total acres of wetland impacts: 21. Total linear feet of stream impacts: 22. Project purpose: If Part D of the checklist is completed, send a copy of the entire checklist document to: Don G. Lee State Roadside Environmental Engineer Mail Service Center 1557 Raleigh, NC 27699-1557 (919) 733-2920 Fax (919) 733-9810 Email: dlee@dot.state.nc.us Reviewed by: Date: Garrett Higdon Division 14 Assistant Bridge Engineer Date: Kevin H Barnett Division 14 Environmental Specialist 3/17/2021 3/19/2021 03/17/21 5 of 4 Transylvania County Replace Bridge 137 on SR 1107 (East Fork Road) Over Bradley Creek, near Rosman, N.C. 17BP.14.R.122  Project will comply with the standard 2017 NWP 3 and 13, N.C. and 2017 GC 4132 and 4134 conditions.  All tree removal will be completed during the approved “winter clearing” moratorium months (October 15th – April 15th).  No in-stream or work within 25 foot of Bradley Creek shall occur during (October 15th – April 15th).  Project is located within a trout watershed and will adhere to NCDOT best management practices to prevent sedimentation into downstream habitats of Bradley Creek.  Bridge bents shall be removed from bank of river. Equipment shall stay out of waters.  The rip-rap depicted entering the JS on the Red-line Drawings shall be pulled back to top of bank, and nothing shall be placed within the JS area.