20141134 Ver 3_Roaring Branch - NCWRC reverification approval_20221011

From: McHenry, David G <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 5:19 PM
To: Hining, Kevin J <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Roaring Branch Secondary Road Improvement reissuance request-Ashe County
I'm with you, I think the best thing we can do for many small streams bordered by gravel roads is pave 'em.
I have not been up there, but don't have concerns with you all seeking reissuance and using the WRC's original
comments please.
Thanks
From: Hining, Kevin J <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 2:31 PM
To: McHenry, David G <[e-mail]>
Subject: Roaring Branch Secondary Road Improvement reissuance request -Ashe County
Hey Dave,
We have a secondary road improvement project in Ashe that was started in 2014, and was partially completed, and then
put on hold. We are hoping to start back up in 2023. As part of the reissuance request, I wanted to see if NCWRC had
any issues with the project. The project should greatly improve existing conditions—currently,there are several small
streams emanating near and within the existing roadside ditches,which all flow to Roaring Branch. We plan to widen
and pave the roadway, and improve all existing drainages—replacing pipes as well as putting the roadside
springs/streams in a rock lined ditch that will be a few feet further from the roadway. Right now, all are in poor shape
and choked with gravel. While Roaring Branch is a nice stream, all the pools along this project are pretty full with gravel
dust, and my assumption is they are entering the stream largely from the small tributaries and springs along Roaring
Branch Rd.
I've attached the original plans and PCN summary letter, as well as the 401 and 404. In the 404, at the end,you will find
NCWRC's original comments. They include a trout moratorium,which we still plan to commit to. Also of importance,
two of the seven wet pipes (Stat 1 and 13) have already been completed. While the plans show us adding onto existing
pipes at a few locations, we will do a full replacement of the entire pipe rather than trying to add on. Finally, all of the
remaining pipes are very small and steep >6%, so we do not plan to bury any of them.
Let me know if you are ok with us pursuing a reissuance and keeping the previous comments/requests in Marla's
letter. Also, more than happy to meet you up there one day if you'd like.
Thanks,
Kevin
Kevin Hining
Division 11 Environmental Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Transportation
828-386-7202 cell
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