20211613 Ver 1_RE_ _EXTERNAL_ SAW-2021-01913 NCDOT Hydeland Road Shoreline Stabilization_20210928

Carpenter,Kristi
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Gary,

Thank you for the information. I will coordinate with NCDOT to conduct a survey.

Kyle

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Kyle,

Our botanist, Dale Suiter, just now told me that he is aware of populations of sensitive joint-vetch in Hyde
County that are at sites not influenced by semidiurnal tide cycles. He said that the species could occur in along
any ditch/canal with brackish water. So, I do believe a survey would be in order. This is the best time of the
year to do one. There is a population nearby at Mattamuskeet NWR that a surveyor could look at to familiarize
themself with the species. I will need to coordinate with the surveyor because there are a couple of very similar
species that could be confused with sensitive joint-vetch.

Gary Jordan
Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Liaison to NCDOT
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726

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Subject: RE: \[EXTERNAL\] SAW-2021-01913 NCDOT Hydeland Road Shoreline Stabilization

Gary,

Thank you for reviewing the information and getting back with me. Hydeland Canal would not
be affected by a semidiurnal tide cycle. The area is only affected by wind tides in this part of
the Pamlico Sound. With that said the water in the adjacent canal is brackish and does support
coastal marsh species. CAMA did not identify the shoreline to be stabilized as coastal marsh.
When I reviewed the site the shoreline that’s left is dominated predominantly panicum
grasses. The heavy wave activity created by heavy boat traffic has eroded the shoreline into
the road shoulder and road. Let me know if you would require a survey for sensitive joint-
vetch or want to meet onsite.

There is coastal marsh on the opposite side of the road outside of the project area. If you are
concerned that the adjacent stabilization activity would disturb the eastern black rail I will
include the moratorium for the nesting season.

Kyle

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Subject: \[Non-DoD Source\] Re: \[EXTERNAL\] SAW-2021-01913 NCDOT Hydeland Road Shoreline Stabilization

Kyle,

I have two potential concerns.
1. If this canal is tidally influenced, then it may be habitat for the federally threatened sensitive joint-
vetch. Sensitive joint-vetch is generally found in intertidal zones where the plants would be flooded
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twice daily, often along ditches. Has a survey been done for the species? The survey season is July -
October.
2. Although the eroding bank is not suitable habitat, the adjacent marsh may be suitable habitat for the
federally threatened eastern black rail. If suitable habitat is present, there could be temporary
disturbance of eastern black rails. If suitable habitat is present, then the rip rap should be placed outside
the nesting season (April 15 - June 30). For Section 7, I would be able to concur with a "May Affect,
Not Likely to Adversely Affect" conclusion if the nesting season is avoided.
Gary Jordan
Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Liaison to NCDOT
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726

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Subject: \[EXTERNAL\] SAW-2021-01913 NCDOT Hydeland Road Shoreline Stabilization

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All,

Attached is an NCDOT request to utilize the USACE PGP-198000291 for approximately 2728
linear feet of shoreline stabilization to protect Hydeland Road. In accordance to the procedure
established with the USACE and the NC Division of Coastal Management (CAMA) the Card
Letter (CL) 30 is attached as well as the project information from CAMA. Please review the
information and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Kyle Barnes
Regulatory Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
Washington Field Office
910-251-4584

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