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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Project Review Form
Project Number: 14 -0306 County: Northampton Date Received: 01/17/2014
Due Date: 2/12/2014
Project Description: Record of Decision - Proposed widening of US 158 from Weldon to the
Murfreesboro Bypass TIP R -2582 and R -2584
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This Project is being reviewed as indicated below:
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Response (check all applicable)
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If you have any questions, please contact: �hcTlA0.DSA�Ui� O,p`�''?TER9F�
Lyn Hardison at lyn.hardison(a,ncdenr.gov or (252) 948 -3842
943 Washington Square Mall Washington NC 27889
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NCDENR-
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
February 11, 2014
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Natural Resources
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
To: Lyn Hardison, Environmental Coordinator, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental
Affairs
From: David Wainwright, Division of Water Resources, Central Office
Subject: Comments on the Record of Decision related to proposed widening of US 158 from
Weldon to the Murfreesboro Bypass, Northampton County, TIP R -2582 and R -2584
State Clearinghouse Project No. 14 -0306
This office has reviewed the referenced document dated September 2013. The NC Division of Water
Resources (NCDWR) is responsible for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for
activities that impact Waters of the U.S., including wetlands. It is our understanding that the project as
presented will result in impacts to jurisdictional wetlands, streams, and other surface waters. The
NCDWR offers the following comments based on review of the aforementioned document:
Project Specific Comments:
This project is being planned as part of the 404/NEPA Merger Process. As a participating team
member, the NCDWR will continue to work with the team.
General Comments:
Prior to issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification, the NCDOT is respectfully reminded that
they will need to demonstrate the avoidance and minimization of impacts to wetlands (and streams)
to the maximum extent practical. In accordance with the Environmental Management
Commission's Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0506[h]), mitigation will be required for impacts greater than
1 acre of wetlands or 150 linear feet of streams. In the event that mitigation is required, the
mitigation plan shall be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values. The NC
Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as wetland mitigation.
The NCDOT is respectfully reminded that all impacts, including but not limited to, bridging, fill,
excavation and clearing, and rip rap to jurisdictional wetlands, streams, and riparian buffers need to
be included in the final impact calculations. These impacts, in addition to any construction impacts,
temporary or otherwise, also need to be included as part of the 401 Water Quality Certification
Application.
Transportation and Permitting Unit
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The 401 Water Quality Certification application will need to specifically address the proposed
methods for stormwater management. - More specifically, stormwater shall not be permitted to
discharge directly into streams or surface waters.
The NCDWR appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on your project. Should you have any
questions or require any additional information, please contact David Wainwright at (919)707 -8787 or
David. Wainwright @ncdenr.gov.
cc: Tracey Wheeler, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Field Office (electronic copy only)
Chris Militscher, Environmental Protection Agency (electronic copy only)
Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission (electronic copy only)
Garcy Ward, NCDWR Washington Regional Office (electronic copy only)
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