20201521 Ver 1__External_ RE_ C204475 Hardy Bridge Pile Removal During Moratorium_20220210

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Stanley/Aaron,

The Corp concurs with the DMF/WRC agreement to allow DOT to do in-water work (remove
temporary work bridge pipe piles) through the 08March 2022 date on the Hardy Bridge
project. Reference and implement the conditions DMF provided in their response below as
guidance on how to proceed with the proposed work. If you have any questions or comments,
please call or write.

Thomas A Steffens
Regulatory Project Manager
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2407 West 5 Street
Washington, NC 27889
O(910)-251-4615
C(252)-955-0739

From: Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>
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Subject: \[Non-DoD Source\] FW: C204475 Hardy Bridge Pile Removal During Moratorium

Aaron, Stanley,
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DWR agrees to allow in-water work as needed for the removal of the temporary piles through March 8 as stipulated by
DMF and WRC. The ‘ramp up’ method recommended by DMF shall be incorporated. Let me know if there are any
questions.

Garcy Ward
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Resources
252-948-3917

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From: Wilson, Travis W. <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 9:11 AM
To: Harrison, James A <[e-mail]>; Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: C204475 Hardy Bridge Pile Removal During Moratorium

WRC does not object to the in water work request under the conditions outlined by DMF.

Travis W. Wilson
Eastern DOT Habitat Conservation Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program

NC Wildlife Resources Commission
1718 Hwy 56 West
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

From: Harrison, James A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, February 4, 2022 4:42 PM
To: Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>
Cc: Wilson, Travis W. <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: C204475 Hardy Bridge Pile Removal During Moratorium

Good afternoon Garcy,

DMF's concerns are similar to those raised by WRC. Many anadromous species are present in this area of the
Neuse River throughout March, with migration timing depending on species (some arrive earlier in the month,
some later). With that in mind, DMF has concerns with the potential impacts associated with moratorium relief
request. Using a vibratory hammer on steel pilings has the potential to result in underwater noise that can cause
impacts to fish species that can be as minimal as areal avoidance or as significant as injury and/or mortality.

Taking the above into consideration, DMF would be amenable to granting a three-week extension into the
moratorium period, through March 8th. DMF would also recommend that when the vibratory hammer is being
used, ramp up methodology should be used (starting hammering at a lower strength and gradually increasing).
This will help to minimize impacts by creating sound loud enough to encourage fish to avoid the area, but not
loud enough to cause immediate damage (ideally). Incorporating this measure is especially important for work
that occurs during the moratorium.

If there is anything else I can do to help out, let me know. Thanks!

Jimmy

Jimmy Harrison
Habitat and Enhancement Section
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NC Division of Marine Fisheries
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From: Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 2:35 PM
To: Harrison, James A <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: C204475 Hardy Bridge Pile Removal During Moratorium

Jimmy,
DOT is requesting - on behalf of the contractor – moratorium relief for the referenced project. Please let me know
DMF’s position on this request. Let me know if you require any additional information.

Thanks,

Garcy Ward
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Resources
252-948-3917

From: Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 4:30 PM
To: Wilson, Travis W. <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: C204475 Hardy Bridge Pile Removal During Moratorium

Travis,
This request is for B-5619 - Bridge 52 over the Neuse River on Hardy Bridge Rd in Lenoir County. There is a February 15
– September 30 moratorium. If you need any additional information let me know. Thanks in advance for your
comments.

Garcy Ward
Environmental Specialist
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Division of Water Resources
252-948-3917

From: Harrell, Stanley L <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 4:12 PM
To: Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Cc: Blankenship, Andrew <[e-mail]>; Davis, Justin K <[e-mail]>; Bullard, Aaron
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: C204475 Hardy Bridge Pile Removal During Moratorium

Garcy,

The information you requested in noted below in red.

Just to give a little more information, all the pile removal will not be done at one time. The plan is to construct the
column and cap from each bent then remove the “finger”. This will have the contractor working a week on constructing
the new structure utilizing the work bridge then a week removing the work bridge until all three bents are complete. Let
me know if you need any additional information.

Thanks,

Stanley Harrell
Assistant Resident Engineer
Division 2 – District 3 Construction
Department of Transportation

252-527-0053 Office
252-527-7920 Fax
[e-mail]

1629 Hwy 258 South
Kinston, NC 28504

From: Ward, Garcy <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 3:03 PM
To: Harrell, Stanley L <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Cc: Blankenship, Andrew <[e-mail]>; Davis, Justin K <[e-mail]>; Bullard, Aaron
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: C204475 Hardy Bridge Pile Removal During Moratorium

Stanley,
Can you provide a little more information to include the following:
 Methodology – will the piles be vibrated out? Vibratory Hammer
 Anticipated amount of time to remove a pile Depends how hard they are to get moving, but 45min-2hr/Pile
should be a good average.
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 Amount of time between each pile removal Variable (30mins-4hrs), as the concrete panels and beams will
have to be removed in conjunction with the piles. Then you will have times where it may be a week between
removing one finger to the next due to construction of the column and cap.
 Number of piles to be removed per day or week Variable, should be able to remove a finger in about a week
which would equal 6 piles/week.

Once I receive your reply I will forward it to Travis Wilson with WRC for his comments.

Thanks,

Garcy Ward
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Resources
252-948-3917

From: Harrell, Stanley L <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 9:06 AM
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Cc: Blankenship, Andrew <[e-mail]>; Davis, Justin K <[e-mail]>; Bullard, Aaron
<[e-mail]>
Subject: C204475 Hardy Bridge Pile Removal During Moratorium

Tom/Garcy,

English is requesting permission to remove (18) 24” pipe piles that I have highlighted on the attached PDF for fingers 1,2
& 3 . Their requesting to continue pile removal through the end of March, which will be a month and a half into the
moratorium. Is there a chance this could be approved? Let me know what your thoughts are or if you have any
questions.

Thanks,

Stanley Harrell
Assistant Resident Engineer
Division 2 – District 3 Construction
Department of Transportation

252-527-0053 Office
252-527-7920 Fax
[e-mail]

1629 Hwy 258 South
Kinston, NC 28504

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