20141134 Ver 3_Modifications_20221011

Staff Review
Does this application have all the attachments needed to accept it into the review process?*
Yes No
ID#* Version* 3
20141134
Is this project a public transportation project?* Yes
No
Is this a DOT Yes No
project?*
Reviewer List: * Dave Wanucha:eads\djwanucha
Select Reviewing Office:* Winston-Salem Regional Office - [phone]
Does this project require a request for payment to be sent?*
Yes
No

Project Submittal Form
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mandatory questions are answered.
Project Type: * For the Record Only (Courtesy Copy)
New Project
Modification/New Project with Existing ID
More Information Response
Other Agency Comments
Pre -Application Submittal
Re-Issuance\Renewal Request
Stream or Buffer Appeal
Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
Project Contact Information
Name: Kevin Hining - NCDOT Division 11
Who is submitting the information?
Email Address: [e-mail]
Project Information
Existing ID #: Existing Version:
20141134 2
20170001(no dashes) 1
Project Name: Roaring Branch SR 1339 widening and paving, Ashe County
Is this a public transportation project?
Yes
No
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No Unknown
TIP#: WBS#:
11 C.005148
(Applies to DOT projects only)
County (ies)
Ashe

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NCDOT Roaring Branch Road - Tribal Coordination
2.35MB
packet.pdf
Roaring Branch SR 1339 - Muscogee and Catawba
436.95KB
response.pdf
Roaring Branch Permit Application with plans.pdf
3.46MB
Roaring Branch 401 and 404 permit w MRT and
3.08MB
original NCWRC letter.pdf
Roaring Branch - NCWRC reverification approval.pdf
101.82KB
Only pdf or kmz files are accepted.
Describe the attachments or
comments:
Attachments include
1)Tribal coordination letter and the two responses that were obtained
2)Permit application / PCN, project summary letter, and plans
3)Original 401 and 404 permits, which include mitigation/MRT form, as well as NCWRC comments
4)NCWRC reverification approval - no change to earlier comments
Reverification information - Reverification of this project is requested as the previous permits have expired. The
project is partly complete, but is currently idle. NCDOT hopes to resume construction spring, 2023.
The previously issued 404 and 401 Permits and PCN are attached. There have been no changes to the design
or impacts since the previously issued permits and the plans submitted with the original application package
remain accurate and valid.
Regarding Sec 7, a review of USFWS IPaC program on 10-11-22 revealed the following listed species for this
project - Gray Bat, NLEB, Bog Turtle, Swamp Pink, and Rock Gnome Lichen. Habitat for Bog Turtle, Swamp
Pink, and Rock Gnome Lichen does not exist within the project area. Therefore, we believe a biological
conclusion of "No Effect" should apply to these species.
Regarding NLEB, all > 3" dbh trees within the project limits have already been cleared. While stump sprouts
and small trees have grown since the original clearing, and will need to be removed, all are still < 3" dbh. Also,
there are no structures (buildings, bridges, or suitable culverts) that will be impacted. There are no water bodies
suitable for gray bat foraging, as all streams on the project are extremely small (<1' width). The closest Red
Huc is approx 35 miles to the southwest, and the closest mine/cave is > 2 miles away. While blasting and/or
percussive instruments may be required, NCDOT can commit to the following conservation measures:
1)No artificial lighting will be used during project construction.
2)No night work will occur.
3)No trees or snags > 3" dbh will be removed as part of this reverification
Since this reverification request will not involve the alteration or removal of any potential bat habitat, we
propose a "No Effect" for all bat species.
NCWRC Coordination - I emailed Dave McHenry with NCWRC to ensure they are ok with this reissuance, and
he had no issues with the request (letter is attached). NCDOT is still committed to the proposed Trout
Moratorium from Oct 15-April 15th.
Archaeology and Historic Properties - There have been no changes to Archaeology and Historic Properties
since the previously issued permits.
Tribal coordination - The original permit predated current tribal coordination protocols. Please find attached
tribal coordination for this project.
NCDOT is hereby requesting reverification under Nationwide Permit 14

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• I, the project proponent, hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
• I, the project proponent, hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401
certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
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