Site inspection_20120142_R-3421B_ Ellerbe Bypass_ Rockingham_ Richmond County

Carpenter, Kristi
From: Conchilla, Ryan
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 2:00 PM
To: Chapman, Amy
Subject: Site inspection_20120142_R-3421 B: Ellerbe Bypass, Rockingham, Richmond County
Attachments: 20120142_off-site loss to private pondjpg; Wetland Impact Site 12_1 jpg; Wetland
Imact - Site 12_ 2jpg; Sediment Loss -Wetland Impact Site 12_7-12-22.pdf
On July 12th 2022, a site inspection was conducted at Project 20120142_R-3421B: Ellerbe Bypass, Rockingham,
Richmond County, North Carolina.
Participants present: Josh Young, NCDOT Roadside, Darren Crawford, NCDOT Asst. Eng., Lonnie Owens NCDOT
Mike Lawyer, NCDEQ Land Resources, Ryan Conchilla, NCDWR
Site Inspection Reports- Deficiencies noted:
Hard copies of the Inspection Reports conducted after 6-18-22 were not present in the log for review.
Sediment Losses reported on 3/31 and 4/4 listed as Urgent, repair completion dates not listed.
Sediment Losses reported on 6/17 as Urgent, repair date listed as 6/24.
The sediment loss occurring on 3/31/22, reported on 4/4/22- STA 225+00, Waste Site 5.
The off -site property owner (B.V. Hendrick Gravel and Sand) who was affected by the sediment loss has declined further
assessment and/or remediation activities on their property.
Text/email correspondence with the off -site owner should be provided for documentation.
The sediment losses occurring on 6/17/22 to a private pond, reported on 6/29/22, STA 325+00.
During the field visit performed on 7/12, an unidentified wetland area and potential stream feature were observed in
the wooded area located upgradient from the off -site private pond. Varying depths of silt accumulation were observed
throughout the wetland area. Per yesterday's field visit, the contractor has been conducting dewatering activities and
sediment removal at the private pond. Verbal agreements for clean-up have been made with the owner but relevant
right of entry form have not been finalized.
The sediment losses occurring on 6/17/22 to Wetland Impact Site 12, reported on 6/29/22, STA 353+00 (see attached
photos).
A delineation should be performed to evaluate the depth and extent of sediment impacts into wetland impact site 12
and features located further downstream.
On July 11, a sediment loss occurred into Wetland Impact Site 12, but it was not reported.
Proposed wetland restoration activities should be provided for review, along with upgrades to E&SC control measures to
prevent further impacts.
Ryan Conchilla, PWS
Environmental Specialist II
401 and Buffer Transportation Permitting Branch (DOT Divisions 7+8)
Division of Water Resources, NC Department of Environmental Quality
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