20121107 Ver 1_FONSI comments P5206 Rowan DWQ_20121030

MEMORANDUM
To: Marc Hamel, Manager of Environmental Programs, NCDOT Rail
From: Amy Euliss, Division of Water Quality, Winston Salem Regional Office ( {"
Subject: Comments on the Finding of No Significant Impact related to proposed construction of a
second track and safety improvements along the NCRR from Salisbury (Reid) to
Kannapolis (N. Kannapolis) in Rowan County, TIP P -5206, WSS No,
52000.1.STR02T2.
This office has reviewed the referenced document dated received in the Winston Salem Regional Office
on October 17, 2012. The NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) 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. NCDWQ offers the following comments based on review of the
aforementioned document:
Project Specific Comments:
1. All comments listed for the Environmental Assessment are still valid. Please refer to those comments
on the memorandum to Marc Hamel ( NCDOT Rail) from Amy Euliss (NCDWQ) dated November
29, 2011.
NCDWQ appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on your project. Shall you have any questions
or require any additional information, please contact Amy Euliss at (336) 771 -4959.
cc: John Thomas, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office (electronic copy only)
Chris Milistcher, Environmental Protection Agency (electronic copy only)
Marla Chambers, NC Wildlife Resources Commission (electronic copy only)
Wetlands/ 401 Transportation Permitting Unit (electronic copy only)
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston -Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. WinstmSalem, North Carolina 27107
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