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US 17
From North of NC 171 to Multi-Lanes South of Williamston
Beaufort and Martin Counties
State Project 35494.1.1
TIP Project R-2511
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
STATE FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
N. C. Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
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Beaufort and Martin Counties
State Project 35494.1.1
TIP Project R-2511
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
STATE FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
N. C. Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT COMMITMENTS................................................................................................... 1
I. TYPE OF ACTION......................................................................................................... 1
IL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION.................................................................... 1
III. SELECTED ALTERNATIVE....................................................................2
IV. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS............................................4
V. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION.......................................................................... 4
A. Distribution of the Environmental Assessment ................................................ 5
B. Comments on the Environmental Assessment.................................................. 5
C. Public Hearing................................................................................................... 8
VI. REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ....................................... 9
A. Permits Required............................................................................................... 9
B. Land Use Plan................................................................................................... 9
C. Federally-Protected Species.............................................................................. 9
D. Traffic Noise Analysis.................................................................................... 10
VII. BASIS FOR FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT.................................... 11
MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 1 Project Location Map
Figure 2 Proposed Improvements
APPENDICES
Appendix A—Agency Comments on the Environmental Assessment
Appendix B—NEPA/Section 404 Merger Process Concurrence Forms
LIST OF TABLES
Page
Table 1 Alternatives Comparison............................................................ 3
Table 2 Summary of Environmental Effects............................................... 4
Table 3 Federally-Protected Species in Beaufort and Martin Counties................ 9

PROJECT COMMITMENTS
US 17
From North of NC 171 to Multi-Lanes South of Williamston
Beaufort and Martin Counties
State Project 35494.1.1
TIP Project R-2511
NCDOT Hydraulics Unit/Division One Construction
NCDOT will coordinate with the Floodplain Mapping Program(IMP), the
delegated state agency for administering FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, to
determine whether the Memorandum of Agreement between NCDOT and the IMP is
applicable or if approval of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and
subsequent final Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)will be required.
This project involves construction activities on or adjacent to a FEMA-regulated
stream. Therefore,NCDOT Division One shall submit sealed as-built construction plans
to the Hydraulics Unit upon completion of project construction, certifying that the
drainage structures and roadway embankment that are located within the 100-year
floodplain were built as shown in the construction plans, both horizontally and vertically.
State Finding of No Significant Impact-R-2511 Page 1 of 1
October 2014

State Finding of No Significant Impact
Prepared by the
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit
Of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation
I. TYPE OF ACTION
This is a State Finding of No Significant Impact prepared in compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION
A. Proiect Description
TIP Project R-2511 is programmed as widening US 17 to a multi-lane facility
from north of NC 171 to the existing multi-lanes south of Williamston in Beaufort and
Martin Counties. The proposed project is approximately 10.6 miles long. Figure 1
shows the project vicinity
B. Proiect Purpose and Need
The purpose of the proposed project is to alleviate congestion and improve the level of
service along US 17, and in doing so, improve safety to the route.
C. Cost Estimates
The current estimated cost for the proposed project is $73,372,000, which
includes $15,987,000 for right of way acquisition, $4,465,000 for utility relocation,
$1,685,000 for wetland and stream mitigation and $51,050,000 for construction.
The cost estimate included in the amended 2012-2020 State Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) for the project is $53,950,000. Of this total, $8,450,000 is estimated for
right of way acquisition, $3,200,000 for utility relocation and $42,300,000 for
construction.
D. Proiect Schedule
The proposed project is included in the amended 2012-2020 STIP. Right of way
is scheduled for state fiscal year 2019 and construction is unfunded.

III. SELECTED ALTERNATIVE
A. Alternatives Studied in Detail
As discussed in the Environmental Assessment, widening existing US 17 to
four 12-foot lanes with a 46-foot median and 8-foot grass shoulders with a four foot
paved shoulder on each side was selected for detailed study. The project was divided into
nine sections as described below. East and west side widening was studied in detail for
each section:
Section 1 —North Roberson Road (SR 1418) to approximately 0.25 mile south of
Griffin Road (SR 142 1)
Section 2—Approximately 0.25 mile south of Griffin Road to approximately 0.2 mile
North of Woolard Road (SR 1419)
Section 3—Approximately 0.2 mile north of Woolard Road to approximately 0.6 mile
north of the Beaufort/Martin County Line in Martin County.
Section 4—Approximately 0.6 mile north of the County Line to approximately 1.1 mile
south of Smithwick Creek Church Road(SR 1106)
Section 5—Approximately 1.1 miles south of Smithwick Creek Church Road to
Approximately 0.7 mile south of Smithwick Creek Church Road
Section 6—Approximately 0.7 mile south of Smithwick Creek Church Road to
approximately 0.2 mile south of Smithwick Creek Church Road
Section 7 - Approximately 0.2 mile south of Smithwick Creek Church Road to
approximately one mile north of Smithwick Creek Church Road
Section 8 - Approximately one mile north of Smithwick Creek Church Road to
approximately 0.2 mile south of Dan Peele Road(SR 1114)
Section 9—Approximately 0.2 mile south of Dan Peele Road to the existing multilane
south of Williamston.
Table 1 below presents a comparison of the study alternatives evaluated in the
Environmental Assessment
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TABLE 1
ALTERNATIVES COMPARISON
Delineated R/W From
Wetlands Streams Historic
Section Alternative Homes Businesses (Acres) (Feet) Pro er ? Cemetery
I East 16 3 0.35 620
West 8 2 0.86 620
2 East 5 2.08 210
West 5 1.19 200
3 East 7 1 0.74
West 6 1 0.9
4 East 10 1 0.07 160 Yes (2) 1
West 8 0.21 80 Yes (2)
5 East 2 1 1.67 150
West 2 1.34 70
6 East 2 0.72 220
West 3 0.95 240
7 East 8 1
West 5 2
8 East 3 Yes (2)
West 5 Yes (2) 1
9 East 3 1 0.24 1 460 1 Yes (1)
West 7 1 0.005 320 Yes (1)
B. Recommended Alternative
Analysis and refinement of alternatives resulted in widening options being
selected for all but one of the nine project sections. In Section 4, two widening options
were carried forward for detailed study. Two options were carried forward because
widening to the west the entire length of Section 4 would have an adverse effect on a
historic property(Griffin's Hatchery), while widening to the east would relocate two
additional homes. An option which would involve widening to the west the entire length
of Section 4 and an option which would widen to the west for most of Section 4 but
would shift to avoid Griffin's Hatchery were both carried forward for detailed study. The
NEPA/404 merger team concurred on the alternatives to be studied in detail at a merger
team meeting held on February 17, 2011.
Following detailed environmental surveys and preliminary design, the decision
was made to drop the west side widening option in Section 4 because it would relocate
more homes and would have an adverse effect on the National Register-eligible Griffin's
Hatchery. The NEPA/404 merger team concurred with eliminating the west widening
option for Section 4 at a meeting held on January 31, 2013. The recommended widening
options listed below were shown to the public at a hearing held on December 3,2013.
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Section Widening Why selected?
1 West side fewer relocatees
2 West side less wetlands
3 East side fewer relocatees
4 West/Avoid avoid hatchery
5 Best Fit best fit
6 Best Fit best fit
7 West side less relocatees
8 East side less relocatees
9 Best Fit best fit
IV. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Anticipated effects of the proposed project are shown in table 2 below.
TABLE 2
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Residential 36 (11)
Relocations* Business 0
Non-Profit 3 (l)
Total Relocations 39 (12)
Minority/Low-Income Populations Disproportionately No
Impacted?
Historic Properties Adverse Effect No Adverse Effects
Community Facilities Impacted 0
Section 4 Impacts None
Noise Impacts (Impacted Properties) 27
Prime Farmland Acres 88.9
Forested Areas Impacted Acres 28.2
Wetlands Acres 4.81
Streams Linear Feet 1,400
Riparian Buffer (Square Feet 120,970
Flood lain Acres 4.5
Federally-Protected Species No Effect
Right of Way $15.987
Utility Relocation $4.650
Cost (Millions) Wetland/Stream $1.685
Mitigation
Construction $51.050
Total $73.372
Project Length Miles 10.6
* -Parentheses () indicate minority-owned or occupied homes, businesses or non-profit
organizations.
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V. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION
A. Distribution of the Environmental Assessment
Copies of the environmental assessment were made available to the public and to
the following federal, state and local agencies:
*U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Department of the Army- Corps of Engineers (Wilmington District)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Raleigh
U.S. Geological Survey- Raleigh
*N.C. Department of Administration - State Clearinghouse
*N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
N.C. Department of Human Resources
N.C. Department of Public Instruction
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
*N.C. Division of Water Quality(now Division of Water Resources)
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
National Marine Fisheries Service
Beaufort County
Martin County
Mid-East Rural Planning Organization
Asterisks (*) indicate agencies from which comments on the environmental
assessment were received. Copies of letters received are included in Appendix A of this
document.
B. Comments on the Environmental Assessment
Substantive comments on the environmental assessment are presented below.
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
COMMENT: "The footprint of the proposed project area for the US 17 and NC 171 has
the potential of irreversible damage and increases the loss of state important farm and
forest land thereby negatively impacting agricultural environmental balance in the
immediate area. The NCDOT is encouraged to give due consideration of routing and/or
designs that would reduce the potential of negative environmental and economic impacts
on farm and forest land in the proposed study area."
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NCDOT RESPONSE: As discussed in Section V-C of the environmental assessment,
existing right of way along US 17 in the project area is offset to the west. Widening to the
west would result in less additional right of way and less impacts to farms. US 17 will be
widened to the west for the majority of the proposed project. Widening to the east is only
proposed in areas which would result in less impact to homes, businesses, wetlands or
streams.
COMMENT: "Project activities for US 17 and NC 171 should give consideration of
farms near existing Voluntary Agricultural Districts (VAD) in Beaufort County designed
to recognize and protect key agricultural production centers. Transportation planning
priorities should considered [sic] highway placement and its potential negative impact on
the Beaufort VAD and land resources in both Beaufort and Martin Counties. These plans
should also negate the formation of incompatible and inaccessible land units that
degrades agricultural production capabilities associated with the area's farm and
agribusinesses."
NCDOT RESPONSE: While Beaufort County does have a VAD ordinance, there are
no VADs along the project section of US 17. The closest VAD in Beaufort County is
over seven miles southeast of the US 17/NC 171 intersection.
COMMENT: "Both current and future cost for the conversion land from production
agriculture is needed for an accurate evaluation which is not accurately recognized by the
Farmland Conversion Impact Rating using Form AD 1006."
NCDOT RESPONSE: Form AD 1006 is the tool specified by the US Department of
Agriculture in 7 CFR 658 to evaluate the effects of projects on farmland, no cost analysis
as mentioned in the comment is specified in the rules.
COMMENT: "Based on the secondary, cumulative, and direct impacts, this project has
potential to adversely impact the agricultural environmental and economic resources in
the proposed study area. The total negative impact on the environmental and
agribusiness economy will be proportionately related to the total acres of farm and forest
land taken out of production."
NCDOT RESPONSE: This project will affect farmland, but as discussed in Section
V-C of the environmental assessment and in an earlier response, US 17 will be widened
to the west for the majority of the project, where existing right of way is wider.
Widening to the east is only proposed in areas which would result in less impact to
homes, businesses, wetlands or streams.
NC Division of Water Quality
COMMENT: "Unnamed tributaries to Gum Swamp and Latham Creek as well as Gum
Swamp are class C;Sw,NSW waters of the State. NCDWQ is very concerned with
sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project. NCDWQ recommends
that highly protective sediment and erosion control BMPs be implemented to reduce the
risk of nutrient runoff to these waterbodies. NCDWQ requests that road design plans
provide treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as
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detailed in the most recent version of NCDWQ's Stogy inwater Best Management
Practices."
NCDOT RESPONSE: Comment noted.
COMMENT: "A portion of this project is within the Tar-Pamlico River Basin.
Riparian buffer impacts shall be avoided and minimized to the greatest extent possible
pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B .0259. New development activities located in the protected
50-foot wide riparian areas within the basin shall be limited to "uses" identified within
and constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC .0259. Buffer mitigation may be
required for buffer impacts resulting from activities classified as "allowable with
mitigation"within the "Table of Uses" section of the Buffer Rules or require a variance
under the buffer rules. A buffer mitigation plan, including use of the NC Ecosystem
Enhancement Program, must be provided to NCDWQ prior to approval of the Water
Quality Certification..."
NCDOT RESPONSE: A buffer mitigation plan will be provided to the NC Division of
Water Resources (current name for the Division of Water Quality) as part of the permit
application for the Section 401 Water Quality Certification.
NC Division of Coastal Management
COMMENT: "Twenty counties in North Carolina make up the "Coastal Area".
Development activities in the Coastal Area are subject to the rules of the Coastal
Resources Commission (CRC). Beaufort County is one of those counties, however,
Martin County is located outside of this coastal zone. A proposed project that is located
within the Coastal Area and will impact a Coastal Area Management Act(CAMA) Area
of Environmental Concern(AEC) is subject to permitting requirements. The Summary,
Section D., Permits Required, on page vii states, "This project may require a CAMA
permit...." The portion of the project located Beaufort County will not impact any
CAMA areas of Environmental concerns (AECs) and therefore no CAMA permit will be
required. However, it should be noted that a CAMA Consistency Determination must be
performed, documented and certified by the applicant(NCDOT) in conjunction with
obtaining the USACE Individual Permit."
"...As part of DCM's evaluation process, the applicant's Consistency Determination is
placed on public notice and circulated to a variety of State agencies for
comment...Although the Consistency Certification in not considered a permit, this
requirement should be referenced in the Summary, Section D, Permits Required."
NCDOT RESPONSE: Section VI-B of this document provides updated information
regarding the Consistency Certification.
COMMENT: `Be advised that the most recent version of Beaufort County's CAMA
Land Use Plan was certified by the CRC on January 13, 2010. In Section II.B.2.c, Land
Use Plan, the version certified by the CRC on October 5, 1998 is reference as the most
current version."
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NCDOT RESPONSE: Section VI-C of this document provides updated information
regarding land use plans in the project area.
NC Division of Waste Management
COMMENT: "I searched the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Non-
UST Databases and those databases indicated multiple petroleum releases in the proposed
project area. UST Incidents 5226, 5771, 6075, 31567 and 31587 are located adjacent to
Highway 17 and should be reviewed prior to commencing work."
NCDOT RESPONSE: As discussed in Section V-K of the environmental assessment, a
preliminary site assessment will be performed on sites containing underground storage
tanks or other potentially contaminated sites prior to right of way acquisition.
COMMENT: "I reviewed the above proposal and determined that this project should
not have any adverse impact upon groundwater."
NCDOT RESPONSE: Comment noted.
C. Public Hearing
An informal public hearing was held for the project on December 3, 2013 at
Macedonia Christian Church in Williamston. Approximately 76 citizens attended the
hearing. Eleven people submitted written comments at the meeting or during the
comment period following the meeting.
Citizens expressed concerns about access to Macedonia Christian Church and the
placement of control of access fence in front of the church. Concerns were also
expressed regarding possible impacts to the Holliday/Hodges family cemetery. Other
concerns included emergency vehicle responseand the location of a-turn bulbs along the
project. Comments were made that access breaks in the control of access fence need to be
large enough for large farm equipment.
These comments will be taken into consideration as development of the project
progresses.
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VI. REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
A. Federal/State Environmental Documentation
The May 2013 environmental assessment for this project was completed in
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and approved by FHWA. A
federal environmental assessment was prepared for this state-funded project in order to
allow the option of utilizing federal funds for right of way acquisition or construction.
Since completion of the federal environmental assessment, it has been determined federal
funds will not be used for this project; therefore,preparation of a state finding of no
significant impact is appropriate. Preparation of a state environmental assessment is not
necessary, because under the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act(SEPA), the
federal environmental assessment satisfies the environmental assessment requirements of
SEPA.
B. Permits Required
The project will not impact any CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs)
and therefore no CAMA permit will be required. However, it should be noted that a
CAMA Consistency Determination must be performed, documented and certified in
conjunction with obtaining the USACE Individual Permit.
C. Land Use Plans
Section 11-B-2-c of the environmental assessment stated Beaufort County's 1997
land use plan is the latest update to the original 1976 land use plan. This statement is
incorrect. The latest land use plan for Beaufort County is the Beaufort County Joint
CAMA Land Use Plan 2006 Update, which was adopted by the Beaufort County
Commissioners on October 1, 2009.
D. Federally-Protected Species
Table 12 of the EA lists federally-protected species for Beaufort and Martin
Counties. Since completion of the EA, the red knot has been proposed for listing as a
threatened species.
Table 3 below presents the list of federally-protected species for Beaufort and
Martin Counties as of July 16, 2014.
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TABLE 3
FEDERALLY-PROTECTED SPECIES IN
BEAUFORT AND MARTIN COUNTIES
Common Name Biological
Scientific Name Status County Habitat Conclusion
Atlantic sturgeon Anquilla rostrata E Both No No Effect
Kemp's ridley sea turtle Lepidochelys keinpii E Beaufort No No Effect
Red knot Calidris canutus rufa P Beaufort No Effect
Red wolf Canis nufus EXP* Beaufort Yes No Effect
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E Beaufort No No Effect
West Indian manatee Trichecus inanatus E Beaufort No No Effect
Rough-leaved loosestrife Lyshnachia aespenulaefolia E Beaufort No No Effect
Sensitive joint-vetch Aeschynoinene virginica T Beaufort Yes No Effect
E—Endangered T—Threatened P—Proposed for listing
*EXP-Experimental population(either essential or nonessential). Species listed as
experimental, nonessential are treated as threatened species on public land, for
consultation purposes, and as species proposed for listing on private land.
The red knot is proposed for listing as "threatened" for Beaufort County. There is
no habitat for the red knot within the project area. It is expected the project will have "no
effect" on the red knot.
The bald eagle was delisted as of August 8, 2007 and is no longer protected by the
Endangered Species Act. It is, however,protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act. There is no bald eagle nesting or foraging habitat within 660 feet of the
study area. A review of the NC Natural Heritage Program element occurrence database,
updated May 3, 2011, revealed no occurrences of the bald eagle within one mile of the
study area.
E. Traffic Noise Analysis
The environmental assessment presented the results of a traffic noise analysis
performed in August 2010 in accordance with the FHWA noise standard and the NCDOT
Traffic Noise Abatement Policy that existed prior to July 13, 2011. The environmental
assessment included a commitment to update the traffic noise analysis to comply with
current(July 13, 2011) FHWA noise standards and NCDOT Traffic Noise Abatement
Policy prior to completion of the final environmental document for the project.
Since completion of the environmental assessment, a review of the project and the
August 2010 traffic noise analysis has been performed. It was found the results of the
August 2010 traffic noise analysis remain valid. No additional traffic noise impacts
beyond those identified in the August 2010 analysis are predicted, and traffic noise
impact abatement measures will not meet current applicable feasibility and
reasonableness criteria. Additional traffic noise analysis will not be required.
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VII. BASIS FOR FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Based upon environmental studies and coordination with appropriate federal,
state, and local agencies, it is the finding of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation that the proposed action will have no significant impact upon the quality
of the human environment. Therefore, a state environmental impact statement will not be
required.
The following persons can be contacted for additional information concerning this
proposal and statement:
Richard W. Hancock, PE, Manager,
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit
NC Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1548
[phone]
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APPENDIX A

a" sinrr,
North Carolina
Department of Administration
Pat McCrory, Governor Bill Daughtridge, Jr,, Secretary
July 30, 2013
Mr. Joseph Miller
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1548
Re: SC File 4 13-E-4220-0503; EA; Proposed project will widen a section of US 17 in Beaufort
and Martin counties from two lanes to four lanes. Project extends from north of NC 171 in
Beaufort county to the existing four lanes south of Williamston in Martin County.
Dear Mr, Miller:
The above referenced environmental impact information has been submitted to the State Clearinghouse
under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act. According to G.S. 113A-1(), when a
state agency is required to prepare an environmental document under the provisions of federal law, the
environmental document meets the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act. Attached to this
letter for your consideration are the comments made by agencies in the course of this review.
If any further environmental review documents are prepared for this project, they should be forwarded to
this office for intergovernmental review.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Crysta Best
State Environmental Review Clearinghouse
Attachments
cc: Region Q
Mailing Address: Telephone: [phone] Location Address-:
1301 Mail Service Center Fax(919)733-()571 116 West Jories Street
Raleigh,NC 27699-1301 State Courier#51A1-04 Raleigh,North Carolina
e-mail
4n Eqn,
Ictiof?1-"mplryer

IQAT;2� MAWW..
NCDENK
North Carolina Department nJED - Dn)entanN Natural ResoupceS
Pat
m;e4/u/y John. E. SkV8ri@, III
Governor Secretary
MEMORANDUM
To: Crystal Best
State Clearinghouse
� From: Lyn Hardison
`
Division vf Environmental Assistance andCustomerService
^
Environmental Assistance and Project Review Coordinator
RE: 13-DS03 Environmental Assessment
Proposed project will widen a section of US 17 from two lanes to four lanes, extends
from north of NC 171 in Beaufort County to the existing four lanes south of Williamston
in Martin County
Martin and Beaufort Counties
/ Date- July 24, 2O13
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has reviewed the proposal for the referenced
project, Based on the information provided,several of the agencies have identified permits that may be
�
required and the Division of Water Quality has provided some specific recommendations to the
applicant to minimize impacts to streams and wetlands for the referenced project prior to and during its
_
construction. These comments are attached for the applicant review.
|
The Department agencies will continue to be available to assist the applicant through the environmental
review and permitting processes.
Thank you for the opportunity torespond.
Attachments
1601 Mail SamicoCunter,Raleigh Noilh Caroline 27699-1601
Rmuu 09-707-8600\|ntemott:mww.mden�Qov

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ifCIDBENR
Korth CRnl'D3 Department of Environment and Natural Resm/[O8S
Division u[Water Quality
Rat McCrory Thomas A.Reeder John E.Qhvada |U
Governor Acting Director Secretary
Ju|y12` 20|3
MEMORANDUM
To: Lyn Hardison, Environmental Coordinator,Office u[Legislative and Intergovernmental
Affairs
Poom� David Wainwright, Division of Water,Quality,Cen8n|OfMce UFY
Subject: Con meuto on the Bnvirnmnontn| Ayaeommmnt related k>the proposed US 17 hnm north
of NC 171 komu|d-|nnee south o[WiUimnutOo, Bexufbrtand Martin CuundeS, State
Project No. 3 5494.1.1,TIP R-251 |.
State Clearinghouse Project No, 13-0503.
This office has reviewed tile referenced dncument dated May 20|3. The NC Division Vy Water Quality
(NC[}YY0) is reopm)mih|n for,(lie issuance oftile Section 401 Water-Quality Certification for activities that
impact VVuiem of the O.8.' including wedauds, It is our understanding that tile project um presented will
,emo|tinimpwnL1ojurisdiediomuiweUmnds, voeamo, nndoihornurhaom*n{era. Y4C0YYUofferud)e
ho|)owiuQcommunia based oil review ufthe nGornmnenhoned domnnmnt
Project Specific Coinments:
I. This pro.iect is being planned as part n[the 404/NBPA Merger Process. Asa purtiuipNiogkam
mmnber, YVC[)YY0 will continue to work w/iHi the icen).
' 2. Unnamed tribUtaries to Guin Swanip and Latliann Creek as well as Gurn Swanip are class CSw, NSW
waters of tile Sta0c. NCDW0 is very concerned with xedimeut and erosion |mpactx that could omuk
(ioni this project, NC[}YV0 recom/ncndo that highly protective v*di/ue/U and erosion control BMPo
be |nip|cmeo<edtoroduce tile risk o[nutrient nunnf[to these wa(e,bodinm. WC[}WO requests that
road design plans provide treatirtent of the storin water runoff through best nianagernent practices as
dc$ni!cd in <he mmui recent version ofNCDW(}`oJlntwntvu/ei'Bev Allanagentent Prmo/icm'.
]� A portion of this project iawithiudhc'FopPem|icoRiver0mnhn. Riparian buffer hnpmc(m shall b:
avoided and miuimizedhn the greatest extent possible puouunt tn |5& NCAC 2B .O25Y. New
duvc|npmcntnc\iviLius located in the protected 5U'fhcdwide riparian areas within Uoe basin shall be
|imkod (o~^uses" identified within and constructed in accordance with 15ANCAC .0259. Buffer'
mitigation mny be required for buffer,inipmxnresulting 0nm nobviheo classified mx"allowable with
initigation" within the "Table of Uses"section of tile Buffer Rules or require a variance under file
Buffer Rules, A btiffer initigation plan, including use of tile NC Ecosystem Enharicenient Prograni,
mon< bu provided toNCDW0 prior Wnpprovm/ o[theWu*r0uo|kwCer1ifioation. Buffer mitigation
moy be required fbrbu5er impoc;u ,ouu|bng 0nm activities classified am°uUuwmb)e with mitigation"
Transportation and Pe(milling Unit
1650 MaR Servicp Center.Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1650 One
Location:512 N Salisbury St.Rale�gh,Won Carolina 27604 NortbCai-ofina
Phone:[phone]�FAX:[phone]
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within the"Table of Uses"section of the. Buffer Rules or require a variance under the Buffer Rules. A
buffer mitigation plan, including use ofthe NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program,must be provided
to NC0WQprior to approval of the Water Quality Cpd|fimat1ou.
General Comments-.
4. After the selection of the preferred alternative and prior tuun issuance oy the 4V| Water Quality
Certification,the NCDQTim respectfully reminded that they will need |o demonstrate the avoidance
and minimization of impacts Lo wetlands(and streams)to the maximum extent practical, In
accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules(|SAY4C/\C 2B.0586[b]\,
mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than I acre to wetlands or for impacts of greater
than 150 linear feet to any single stream, In the event that mitigation is required,the mitigation plan
shall bn designed |u,up|moe appropriate lost functions and values. Tbe,NC Ecosystem Enhancement
Program may bo available for use mm wetland mitigation.
5, Future documentation, including the 4O\ Water Quality Cmrtifioadnnapplication,should continue to
include an itemized listing of the proposed wettand and stream impacts with corresponding mapping,
6. NCDO7 io respectfully reminded that all impacts, including but not limited to, bridging, fiD,
excavation and clearing,and rip rap to jurisdictional wetlands, streams,and riparian buffemooedhm
be included in the final impact calculations, These impacts, in addition to any construction impacts,
temporary or otherwise, also need tobo included na part of the 40> Water Quality Cerbfism1ioo
Application.
7. The 4Ol Water Quality Certification application will need tospecifically address the proposed
methods for sto,mwatermanagement. More mpecifiouDy,stonnwxter shall not b#permitted 10
discharge directly into streams ur surface waters.
lYCDlVO appreciates 1hcoppoduuhvVoprovideuommpntsouyour project. Should you have any questions
m,require any additional information,please contact David Wainwright m1[9|0)#8Q-52RBor
[e-mail].
cc Tracey Wheeler, DG Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Field Offioe(electronic copy only)
Chris Mi|itsuber, Environmental Protection Agency,(electronic copy only)
Travis Wilson,NC Wildlife Resources Commission(electronic copy only)
Cathy BriUinghou, Division of Coastal Management(electronic copy only)
Garoy VVurd, NCDVVO Washington Regional Office(electronic copy only)
File Copy

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NCD-EN-R
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Pat McCrory Braxton C, Davis John E.Skvarla, III
Governor director Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Lyn Hardison, Environmental Assistance Coordinator
Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
CC: Doug Huggett, DCM Manager,Major Permits&Federal Consistency
David Moye,DCM Washington District Manager
Stephen Rynas, DCM Federal Consistency Coordinator
FROM: Steve Sollod,DCM Transportation Project Coordinator
DATE; July 18,2013
SUBJECT: State Clearinghouse Review
NC Department of Transportation, Environmental Assessment
Proposed Widening of US 17 from NC 171 to Multi-Lanes South of Williamston
Beaufort and Martin Counties, NC,TIP Number R-2511
Project Review No, 13-0503
The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management(DCM)has reviewed the Environmental
Assessment for the above referenced project,which was submitted to the NC State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review. We appreciate the opportunity to provide information relevant to the
potential authorization of the proposed project by our agency and offer the following comments,
Twenty counties in North Carolina make up the"Coastal Area". Development activities in the Coastal
Area are subject to the rules of the Coastal Resources Commission(CRC). Beaufort County is one of
these counties; however, Martin County is located outside of this coastal zone. A proposed project that.
is located within the Coastal Area and will impact a Coastal Area Management Act(CAMA)Area of
Environmental Concern(AEC) is subject to permitting requirements. The Summary,Section D.,
Permits Required,on page vii states, "This project may require a CAMA permit..." The portion of the
project located in Beaufort County will not impact any CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern(ABCs)
and therefore no CAMA permit will be required. However, it should be noted that a CAMA
Consistency Determination must be performed,documented,and certified by the applicant(NCDOT) in
conjunction with obtaining the USACE Individual Permit,
In accordance with the requirements of Federal Consistency,under the federal Coastal Zone
Management Act(CZMA),an applicant for a USACE Individual Permit must certify to the federal
agency(USACE)and DCM that the proposed activity will be conducted in a manner that is consistent
1638 Mail Service Center,Ralolgh,NC 27699-1638
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with the State's coastal management program. This consistency certification includes a review of the
enforceable policies of the State's coastal management program including the appropriate LAMA Land
Use Plans and contains an analysis describing how the proposed project would be consistent, to the
maximum extent feasible,with the State's enforceable coastal policies as mandated by the requirements
of 15 CFR 930. As part of DCM's evaluation process,the applicant's Consistency Certification is
placed on public notice and circulated to a variety of State agencies for comment DCM will verify
project conformance with the enforceable policies of the NC Coastal Management Program and consider
the comments received in its decision to either concur or object to the proposed project. Although the
Consistency Certification is not considered a permit,this requirement should be referenced in the
Summary, Section D., Permits Required,
Be advised that the most current version of Beaufort County's LAMA Land Use P,Ian was certified by
the CRC on January 13, 2010. In Section II.B.2.c.,Land Use Plan,the version certified by the CRC on
October 5, 1998 is referenced as the most current version.
If you have any questions or concerns,please contact me at(919)707-9152, or via e-mail at
[e-mail], Thank you for your consideration of the North Carolina Coastal Management
Program.
1638 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NO 27699-163$
Internet:~,necoastalmanagement.ret
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Hard
From: Roddy,Jackie
Sent: Thursday,July l8, 2Ol 10:47 AM
To: Hardison, Lyn
Cc: Kaufman, Tammy
Subject: DGNK Project No. B'U5O3
yWs. Hardison,
Thank you for providing the Division of Water Resources(DVVR) - Public Water Supply(PVyS)Section an opportunity to
provide comments regarding Environmental Assessment for a proposed project to widen a section of US 17 in Beaufort
and Martin counties from two lanes to four lanes. Project extends from north of NC 171 in Beaufort county to the
existing four lanes south of Williamston in Martin County, DENR Project No. 13-0503,
At this time, DWR-PWS has no objection to the project, but offers the following comments from David Tuten of the
Washington Regional Office:
1. If existing water lines will be relocated during the construction, plans for the waterline relocation must be
submitted to the Division of Water Resources, Public Water Supply Section,Technical Services Branch, 1634 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 2769y-1G34, (919)7O7-91D0.
Let me know if you have any questions,
Jackie Roddy, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Division nf Water Resources
Public Water Supply Section
Raleigh, NC276Q9'1G34
Phone: (919) 7O7-9O58
Fax: (gI9) 7I5-4374
E-mail correspondence to andfrom this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Low and may be
disclosed to third parties.
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Department of'Environment and Natural Resources
Project Review Form
Project. Number, 13-0,503 CO"ntY*. Martin and Beaufort Date Received. 06/28/2013
Due Date.- 7/2212013
Project Description: Environmental Assessment - Proposed project will widen a section of US 17
in Beaufort and Martin counties from two lanes to four lanes. Project ex tend
s
from north of NC 171 in Beaufort county to the existing four lanes south of
Williamston in Martin County.
Phis ProJect,is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regiolial Office Regiotral Office Ai-ea hi-house Review
Asheville Air 6P,6 07tb7J/-3 Air Quality v' Coastal Management
Fayetteville Water Marine Fisheries K Hart Military Affairs
'Mooresville f actin er Prot t I Parks&Rc:creatioT) Water Quality
Al.
1 -1 1� Waste It v' Water Q
Uality DOT
Raleigh L W,
1 L11-mrivilt
Water Resources h4gint D Wai
L 1 Wildlife
V1, \Vater Supply section V Wildlife-
Winstou-Salern
1-Mauagei Sign-OfIYRegioi): Date:
In-!louse Reviewer/Agency:
FZspozis,�check all appljcabc)
No ob7jectiou to project as proposed. No Conuneut,
Insufficient illf6rulatioll to Complete reviem,
V Other(specify or attach cornmems)
ffyot,i liave any questions, please contact:
Lyn Hardison at lyn.hardisonLa),ncdenr.g-ov or(252) 948-3842
943 Washington Square Mall Washington NC 27889
Courier No. 16-04-01

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North Carolina Department of Environment-and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Tom E. Reeder Jahn E. Skvarla, III
Governor Acting Director Secretary
MEMO
To: Lynn Hardison, Environmental Coordinator
Through: Amy Adams,Supervisor Surface Water Protection
From, Anthony Scarbraugh, Environmental Senior Specialist;
Subject: Co mments on review of Environmental Assessment(EA)—Project Number 1.3-
0503—Proposed project will widen a section of US 17 in Beaufort and Martin
counties from two lanes to four lanes. Project extends from north of NC 171
in Beaufort County to the existing four lanes south of Williarnston in Martin
County.
Date. July 10,2013
The following comment is in response to the proposed widening of a section of US 17 in
Beaufort and Martin counties from two lanes to four lanes. Upon review of the proposed
project,this Office has the following comments:
* Avoidance and minimization of impacts to buffers, wetlands, and/car waters should be
demonstrated when submitting a Pre-Construction Notification(PCN)application for the
402.Water Quality Certification (WQC).
* The placement of sediment and erosion control measures in buffers, wetlands, and/or
waters should be avoided to the maximum extent practicable.
Diesel fuel, fuel oil, and/or gasoline should not be used as a release agent on any
mechanical equipment.
* All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be regularly inspected
and maintained to prevent contamination of waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic
fluids,or other toxic materials.
The outside buffers, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor
within these boundaries shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing (or similar
high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the
buffers, wetland or water prier to any land disturbing.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality lntemet: �or
943 Washington square Mall Phone: [phone] �7olle 7
Washington,NC 27889 FAX 252-9x16-9215 NortthCa�'g®1.�n
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* The P[N application submittal for the 401 VVQC will need 0n specialty address the
proposed stonnwater management. More specifically, stVnnwotar should not be
permitted to discharge directly into the creek. Instead, stormwatershou}d be designed
to drain toa properly designed otnnnwater detention facility,
if you should have any questions or require additional information you may e-mail me at
or contact meby phone at252-948-3DZ4.

AG,�rLV119M0k%V1M
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,h Carolina. DePartment of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Waste Management
Pat McCrory Dexter R, Matthews John E. Rvaria. H1
Governor Director Secretary
TO: Lyn Hardison, Environmental Coordinator
FROM: Scott Bullock, Regional UST Supervisor
COPY: Robert Davies, Corrective Action Branch Head
COPY: kathleen Lance,Administrative Secretary
DATE: July 2,2013
RE: CDBG Environmental Review—Project Number 13-0503—Proposed pr(Iect will widen a section of US
17 in Beaufort and Martin counties from two Janes to four lanes. Project extends from north of NC 171, in
Beaufort County to the existing four lanes south of Williamston in Martin County
I searched the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank(UST)and Non--UST Databases and those databases indicated
multiple petroleum releases in the proposed project area.UST Incidents 5226, 5771, 6075, 31567 and 31587 are located
adjacent to Highway 17 and should be reviewed prior to commencing work. I reviewed the above proposal and
determined that this project should not have any adverse impact upon groundwater. The following comments are pertinent
to my review:
I. The Washington Regional Office(WaRO)UST Section recomixiends,rernoval of any abandoned or out-of-use
petroleum USTs or petroleum above ground storage tanks(ASTs)within the project area. The UST Section should be
contacted regarding use of any proposed or on-site petroleum USTs or ASTs, We may be reached.at(252)946-648 1,
2. Any petroleum USTs or ASTs must be installed and maintained in accordance with applicable local,state,and federal
regulations. For additional information on petroleum ASTs it is advisable that the North Carolina Department of
Insurance at(919)661-5880 ext.239, USEPA(404) 562-8761, local fire department, and Local Building Inspectors
be contacted.
3. Any petroleum spills must be contained and the area of impact must be properly restored. Petroleurn spills of
significant quantity must be reported to the North Carolina Department of Environment&Natural Resources—
I
Division of Waste Management Underground Storage Tank Section in the Washington Regional Office at(252)946-
6481.
4. Any soils excavated during demolition or construction that show evidence of petroleum contarnination, such.as
stained soil,odors,or free product must be reported immediately to the local Fire Marshall to determine whether
explosion or inhalation hazards exist. Also, notify the UST Section of the Washington Regional Office at(252)946-
64S 1. Petroleum contaminated soils must be handled in accordance with all applicable regulations.
S. Any questions or concerns regarding spills from petroleum USTs, ASTs, or vehicles,should be directed to the UST
Section at(252)946-6481,
If you have any questions or need additional infbnnation,
please contact me at 252-948-3906,
943 Washington Sq.IVOU,Washingtori,N`C 2788(1
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Reviewing Office:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW-PROJECT COMMENTS Project Number: Dvcl)auc:_-i_ 212__ 11-1,15
After review of this project it has been detemnined that the LNR permit(s)and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in order for this prc�lcct to comply with Nor
Carolina Law,Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the finrin.All applications,information and guidelines
relative to these plans and permits arc available frorn the same Regional Office.
Normal Process"rime
PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS (Statutory time limit)
Permit to construct&operate wastc%vatcr treatment
CJ j f46bti0&sewer system-extensions&sewer systems Application 90 days before begin construction or award of construction 30 days
not discharging intO State SUrlaCC waters, contracts.On-site itispeaicin,Post-application technical conference usual. E (90 days)
NPDES,-permit to discharge into surface water and/or Application 180 days before begin activity,On-site inspection.pre-application
conference usual.Additionally,obtain permit to construct wastewater 90-120 days
permit to operate and construct wastewater facilities
discharging into sud�surface winteis. treatment facifily-guar after NPDES.Reply time,30 days after receipt of
plans or issue ofNPDES parmn-whichover is later.
W ater Use Permit 30 days
Pre-application technical conference usually necessary
(N/A)
Well Construction Permit Complete application must lie received and permit issued prior to the 1 7 days
installation Ora well, (15 days)
Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property owner.
DrQdgc and Fill Permit Easement inspection,Pre-application conference usual.Filling' may require 55 days
Easement to Fill from N.C.Department ofAtirmnistrission and Federal
(9{i days)
i Dredge and Fill Permit
..............
Abatement Application rivaitbesubitinted and permit received prior to c
urmit to construct operate Air Pollution Abatecin
construction and operation of(lie source, Vaperrintisrequiredinan
❑ facilities and/or Emission Sources its per 15 A NCAC i 90 daps
area without local zoning,their there are additional requirements and
(2Q.O1 00 thro 2Q,0300)
timelines(2Q,O 113),
to construct&operate Transportation Facility as -to construction or
Perrint I Application must be submitted at least 90 days prior 90 days
per 15 A NCAC(2D.0800,2Q�0601) i modification of the source.
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Any open burning associated with subject proposal
must be in compliance with 15 A NCAC 2D.1900
Demolition or renovations of structures containing
I asbestos material must be in compliance with 15 A
60 days
& (1)which requires nottili cation and N/A
NCAC 20A 110(a
removal prior to demolition.Contact Asbestos Control (91)days)
Group 9N-707-5950.
1 Complex Source Permit reqnfired under 15 A NCAC
121)0800
1,'fie Sedimc0tation Polmifen Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activftv,_A.n erosion&
o'Control plan'Wl be required if or IN" 20 days
ledimentati , N e acres to tic distpilTdd�Plan filed with proper Regi niu'Z��,(Land Quality
At least 30 days befere'liegInning activity.ilk rc'c,@f_$65 for the first acre&�aijffh of an acre (30 days
available with additional fees.
Sedimentation and erosion central raust be addressed in accordance with NCDOT's approved program, I'articuiirattviitioii should be given toI
(30 days)
design and installation of appropriate perimeter sediment trapping devices as well as Stable Stormwater conveyances and outlets.
On-site inspection usual.Surety bond riled with ENR Flood amount varies
with type topic and number of acres of affected land.Any are nurted
greater 30 days
Mining Pennit
than one acre must be permitted.'Fite appropriate bond must he received
(60 da}s)
ticibro the permit can be issued,
Qn-she inspection by N.C.Division Forest Resources ifpermit exceeds 4 days I day
(N/A)
On-situ itutpection by N.C.Division Forest Resources required"if more than
Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit 22 1 dal=
counties in coastal N.C.with orranic soils five acres of ground clearing activities are involved,Inspections Should be
requested at least ten days before actual bum is piannect" (NiA)
[J, Oil Refining Facilities N/A 0-120 days
I/A)
Iff permit required,application 60 days before begin construction,Applicant
Must lure N.C.qualified engineer to:prepare plans,inspect construction,
certify construction is according to ENR approved plans.May also require i
Dam Safety Permit permit nuclei'mosquito control program.And a 404 permit from Corps of 30 days
iloigincers,An inspection of site is necessary to verify Hazard Classification.A (60 days)
minimum fee of$200 must accompany the application.An additional
processing fee based on a percentage or the total project cost will be required
unrin corroletion

Normal Process Time
(statutory time limit)
PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS
Fite surety bond of$5,000 with ENR running to State of NC conditional that 10 days
j Permit to drill exploratory oil or gas well any well opened by drill operator shall,upon abandonment,be plugged N/A
according to ENR rules and regulations.
0 Geophysical Exploration Permit Application ftledwilli ENR at least 10 days prior to issue of'permit. 10 days
Application by letter,No standard application fbrrn, N/A
Application fees based on structure size is charged.Must include descriptions 15-20 days
F-1 State Lakes Construction Perron & d raw in gs o fstru cture& p too f o f o w nersh ip o f riparian N/A
I property.
0 1401 Water Quality Certification NIA 60 days
{330 days)
E3 CAMA Permit for MAJOR development $250.00 fee must accompany application 55 days
{350 days)
LAMA Permit for MINOR development $50,00 fee rimst accompany application 22 days
(25 days)
S everai geodetic inon u men t s are located in or near the project area.If any monument needs to be moved or deal royed,please notify:
N.C.Geodetic Survey,Box 27687 Raleigh,NC 27611
Abandonment of any wells,if required must be in accordance with Title 15A.Subchapter 20,0100.
Ej Notification ofthe proper regional office is requested if"orphan"underground storage tanks(LISTS}are discovered during any excavation operation.
0 Compliance with 15A NCAC 2H 1000(Coastal Stormwater Rules)is required. 45 days
(N/A)
Ej Tar Pamlico orNeuse Riparian Buffer Rules required,
Other comments(attach additional pages as necessary,being certain To7 cite comment authority)
REGIONAL OFFICES
Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below,
0 Asheville Regional Office ❑ Mooresville Regional Office I Wilmington Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Swarmanoa,NC 28778 Mooresville,NC 28115 Wilmington,NC 28405
[phone] [phone] [phone]
0 Fayetteville Regional Office L] Raleigh Regional Office 0 Winston-Salem Regional Office
225 North Green Street, Suite 714 3 800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101 585 Waughtown Street
Fayetteville,NC 28301-5043 Raleigh,NC 27609 Winston-Salem,NC 27107
[phone] [phone] [phone]
0 Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mail
Washington,NC 27889
[phone]

NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE r
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
COUNTY: BE,AUF,'}R- F02 : IGI'WA`_'S ANM ROADS STATE NUMBER: 1.3--E-4220-0503
PtiAIJ.'I'IN DATE RECEIVED: 06/26/2013
AGENCY RESPONSE: 0//22/2013
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REVIEW CLOSED: 0'7/26/2013
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PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT: G.C. Dept. of Transportat-ion �
TYPE: National_ Environmental Policy Act
Env.:."'o'"..,?eni a l Liss{:'-Ss:r'terit
DESC: Proposed will widen a section, of sic 17/ in Beaufort and Mart.-in counties
f'rorr two lanes to four .lanes. Pro ect. extends from north o NC 171 in Beaufort
county 1-10 the ex.lst:i.r:g .tour lanes south of m Mart:i.n County.
he atl_ache:a project has been submitl_ed 1..o the N. C. State Clearinghouse for
intergovernmenta.% .review. Piea.se review and. submit you-- response by the above
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
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COUNTY: 2EAUFOR'11 F02: HIGHWRYS AND ROADS STATE NUMBER: 13-E-4220-0503
MARTIN DATE RECEIVED: 06/26/2013
AGENCY RESPONSE: 07/2212013
REVIEW CLOSED: 07/2612013
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DEER COASTAL MG'-!
DENR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
DEPT OF AGRICULTURE svq
DEPT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
MID EAST COMMISSION
PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICANT: N.C. Dept . of Transportation /%
TYPE: National Environmental Policy Act et
Environmental Assessment
DESC: Proposed project will widen a section of US 17 in Beaufort and Martin counties
from two lanes to four lanes . Project extends from north of NC 171 in Beaufort
county to one existing four lanes south of Williamston in Martin County.
The attached project has been submitted to the N. C. Stave Clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1301.
if additional review time is needed, please contact this office at [phone].
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
COUNTY: 2,EAUFORT F02; HIGHWAYS AUD ROADS STATE NUMBER: 113-E-4220-0503
MARTIN DATE RECEIVED: 06/26/2013
AGENCY RESPONSE: 07/22/2013
REVIEW CLOSED: 07/26/2013
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PROJECT INFORMATION
APPLICAN'll": N.C. Dept. of T-ransporta-It-ilon
TYPE: Nat,,Lona", Environmental.. Po-...icy Act
Env-'t-ronmental Assessment
DESC: Proposed project ,,iill widen a section of US 17 j-T-, Beaufr.-,�rt and Nlazt—Ln count-es
frolp 4-Wo ]_arses
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The a t ti a c.h-ed' prolect has Been sub-m-itted, to the N. C. State, ClearirirjhoUSt- for
review. Please rev,',,e-w and submit your response by the above
indicated date to 13'01 Mal-,..'.,,- Service Center, Ral..ei.uh NC 2 699-1301 .
if add"Ltional review time is needed, olease contact thi-s office at (91.9) 80�-24215 .
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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW
COUNTY: EEAUF_,'(AR_P F02: HIGHWAYS AND' ROADS STATE NUMBER: 13 E- 220-0003
MARTIN DATE RECEIVED: 06/26/2013
AGENCY RESPONSE. 07/22/2013
REVIEW CLOSED: 07/26/2013
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DEPT OF AG R I C t,1 T 1,­ P,E
DEPT OF CU L'I I UIRAL RESOURCES
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PROJECT INFORMATION
,TAPPLICANT: N.C. De�pll­ of Transportation
TYPE. _i,",T)V'_Yonraentall Policy Act
Assessment
DESC: Pronosed )rolect will wider: a section of US 17 in Beaufort and Martin counties
from -north o� N11" 1`7` in Beaufort
two la es to four lanes. P-roject extends - q t - - I
co Lin 1, y 1:('T hr ex ils t ing f()Tir 11 am,-s south CJf 'Xli 1 -1 I' amston in Mar "o un ty
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The attached project, has been submitted to the N. C, Statc Clearinghouse for
interqovern,men;-al review. Please review and submit your.- -resporse by the above
indicated" date to 1301' Mail Serv-ice Center, Raleiglh NC 27699-13'1
If additiona], review time is needed, please contact this office at [phone],
NO COMMENT COMMENTS AT91,1,CVED
AS A RESUL'P OF' THIS REV1"EW THE FOLLOWIING S SUP! TTEEZ: F-1
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Steven W.Troxier North Carolina Department of agriculture Dewitt Hardee
Commissioner and Consumer Services Environmental I ADFP
Agricultural Serv=ices Programs Director
July 24, 2013 ..,
Zeke Creech �yE
NC State Clearinghouse
N.C. Department of Administration
1301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1301
State#: 13-E-4220-0503
RE: Proposed Project US 17 and NC 171
Dear Mr. Creech:
The footprint of the proposed project area for the US 17 and NC 171 has the potential of irreversible damage and
increases the loss of state important farm and forest land thereby negatively impacting agricultural environmental balance in
the immediate area,The NCDOT is encouraged to give due consideration of routing and/or designs that would reduce the
potential of negative environmental and economic impacts on farm and forest land in the proposed study area,
Farm and forest lands are natural resources with no mitigation process. These agribusiness resources cannot be
replaced nor relocated once converted to other uses, Project activities for US 17 and NC 171 should give consideration of
farms near existing Voluntary Agricultural Districts(VAD) in Beaufort County designed to recognize and protect key
agricultural production centers. Transportation planning priorities should considered highway placement and its potential
negative impact on the Beaufort VAD and land resources in both Beaufort and Martin Counties.These plans should also
negate the formation of incompatible and inaccessible land units that degrades agricultural production capabilities associated
with the area's farm and agribusinesses.
Agricultural production incomes from locally grown products have a considerable multiplier influence. It is
estimated that for every 40 acres converted from agricultural production,one agribusiness job and its associated economic
activity is lost indefinitely. Furthermore the costs of community services used by agribusiness are usually minimal and
therefore are net contributors to county budgets. Both current and future cost for the conversion land from production
agriculture is needed for an accurate evaluation which is not accurately recognized by the Farmland Conversion Impact Rating
using Form AD 1006.
Based on the secondary,cumulative,and direct impacts,this project has potential to adversely impact the
agricultural environmental and economic resources in the proposed study area. The total negative impact on the
environmental and agribusiness economy will be proportionately related to the total acres of farm and forest land taken out
of production.
Respectfully,
0;��Vo
Dewitt Hardee
Environmental/ADFP Programs Director
E-mail:dewitt,hardeeia neagr,gov
1001 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina, 27699-1001 {919}707-3069 S Fax[phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

APPENDIX
NEPA/404 MERGER TEAM CONCURRENCE FORMS

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WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO April 10, 2000
Regulatory Division
Subject: Action ID. 199910971
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Envirorunental
Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
Please reference your October 19, 1999, correspondence requesting our written concurrence
on the purpose and need for the project and on the alternatives to be studied in the Draft
Environmental Assessment(EA) for the Improvement of US 17, from SR 1418 (Roberson Road
in Beaufort County to SR 1205 (Holly Creek Boulevard) in Martin County, North Carolina (TIP
R-2511, State Project No. 6.159001T). Also, please reference the April 5, 2000, facsimile sent to
Mr. Mike Bell of my staff from Mr. Derrick Weaver of your staff which commits NCDOT to
partial control of access for the proposed project.
This transportation project has been listed in the interagency agreement to integrate Section
404 and NEPA requirements ("A Team Approach for Transportation Projects in North
Carolina"). A project team was assembled in Raleigh on May 6, 1999, to discuss the purpose
and need statement and the alternatives to be carried forward. The following individuals
comprised the project team: Mr, Michael Bell, Regulatory Project Manager/North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Coordinator, Mr. Derrick Weaver of your staff,
Mr. David Moye of the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, Mr. Ron Sechler of the
National Marine Fisheries Service, Mr. Ted Bisterfeld from the Enviromnental Protection
Agency, Mr. David Cox of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission,
Mr. Tom McCartney of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mr. John Hennessy of the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality, Mr. Shawn McKenna of the North Carolina Division Marine
Fisheries, Ms. April Alperin of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, and
Mr. John Wadsworth of the Federal Highway Administration. Messrs. Bisterfeld, Sechler, Moye,
and McKenna, did not attend the meeting.

According to your correspondence, the purpose and need for the project is to alleviate
congestion and improve the level of service along US 17, and in doing so, improve safety of the
route. The October 19, 1999, letter also designates the alternatives which meet this purpose and
need; east-side widening, west-side widening, and a combination of east-widening and west-
widening. After additional coordination with project team members not in attendance at the
meeting, the team came to a consensus on this purpose and need for the project and on the
alternatives to be carried forward as stated in the October 19"' letter (Concurrence Points #1 and
#2). Due to heavy work load, Mr. Bisterfeld was not able to comment on the project art this
time.
We encourage you to include a compensatory mitigation plan in the EA to expedite the permit
process. Please coordinate with Mr. Bell to schedule any future public hearings.
We appreciate the opportunity to coordinate with you at this early stage of project design.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at the Washington
Regulatory Field Office, telephone [phone], extension 26.
Sincerely,
E. David Franklin
Chief, NCDOT Team
Copies Furnished:
Ms. Renea Geld-Hill Earley
State Historic Preservation Officer
Department of Cultural Resources
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Ms. Cathey Brittingham
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687

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Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Service
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. John Hefner, Field Supervisor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. William L. Cox, Chief
Wetlands Section - Region W
Water Management Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Mr. David Cox
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Habitat Conservation Program
1142 1-85 Service Road
Creedmoor, North Carolina 27564
Mr. John Hennessy
Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Mr. Nicholas L. Graf
Federal Highway Administration
310 New Bern Avenue, Suite 410
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Ms. Katie West
DENR-Division of Marine Fisheries
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889

NEPA/404 MERGERTEAM MEETING AGREEMENT
ConeurrencePoint No. 2: Alternatives for Detailed Study
Federal Aid Project Number: NA
State Project Number: W13S .Elernent 3 5494.1.I
TIP Project Number: IZ-2511
TIP Description: US 17, Washington Bypass North of NC 171 to Multi-lanes South
ol'Williarnston, Beaufort and Martin Counties
P�•om)ed—V M qct
The purpose of the project is to alleviate congestion and improve the level of service along
US 17, and in doing so, improve safety of the route.
Alternatives to Study.
The merger team concurred on east or west side widening for the following sections:
Section I
Section 2
Section 3 -
Section 4 4 f!/> VV 3' k
Section
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8 -,-'4 5�
Section 9
'rhe Project Team concurred on this date of February 17, 2011 with the alternatives to be carried
forward for the proposed project as indicated above.
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NEPA/404 iVII RGER TEAM MEETING AGREEMENT
Concurrence Point No. 2A: Hydraulic Structures and Alignments
Federal Aid Project Number: NA
State Project Number: WBS Idement 35494.1.1
TIP Project Number: R-2511
'I'll? Description: US 17,tiorth of NC; 171 to Multi-lanes South of W111iamston,
Beaufort and Martin Counties
Hydraulic Structures and Locations
Site
T- Crossing Existing/Recommended Structure
No. -
1hributar to Latham Creek
Retain and extend existing 1 �i) 48"RCP and 1
Tributary ��z 6'x4' RCBC with 2. (r% 60" RCP
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Replace existing 22 toot bridge with
Gum Swamp/Latham Creck
1 ;a., � 1 5' x 7 � Aluminum box culvert
3 Jacks Swamp Retain and extend existing 1 li 8'x 3 RCBC
4 Tributary to Smithwick Creek Retain and extend existing 2 ;a; 8'x 6' RCBC
RCP-Reinforced Concrete Pipe.
RCBC-Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert.
The Project'heam concurred on this date of April 09, 2013 with the structures to be carried
forward for the proposed project as indicated above.
A�,ency Name Date
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Ronald Lucas 4/11/2013
David wainwright 4/9/2013
Travis W. Wilson I �e w.° 4/10/2013
Fritz Rohde 4/10/2013
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steven D. sol lod Sf�wti Sef e� 4/15/2013
Kevin Hart " 4/11/2013
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Joseph Miller S�,<°" --- 4/9/2013

NEPA/404 MERGER TEAM MEETING AGREEMENT
Concurrence Point 3: Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative
Federal Aid Project Number: NA
State Project Number: WBS Element 3 5494.1.1
TIP Project Number: R-2511
TIP Description: US 17, From North of NC 171 to Multi-lanes South of
Williamston, Beaufort and Martin Counties
Rr ose and Need of Pro�osed_ ro*eq
The purpose of the proposed project is to alleviate congestion and improve the level of
service along US 17, and in doing so, improve safety of the route.
Least Environmentally DA!11a;in Practicable Alternative
The merger team concurred on east or west side widening for the following sections:
Section I —West Section 5 —Best Fit
Section 2—West Section 6—Best Fit
Section 3 —East Section 7 —West
Section 4 West with Shift to Avoid Section 8 —East
Griffin's Hatchery Section 9—Best Fit
(National Register
Eligible)
The Project Team concurred with the least environmentally damaging practicable alternative
(LEMPA) for the project as indicated above.
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NEPA/404 MERGER TEAM MEETING AGREEMENT
Concurrence Point 4A: Avoidance & Minimization
Federal Aid Project Number: NA
State Project Number: WBS Element 35494.1.1
TIP Project Number: R-251.1
TIP Description: US 17, From North of NC 171 to Multi-lanes South of
Williamston, Beaufort and Martin Counties
404 Avoidance and Minimization Measures
The preliminary design of the project will affect 4.81 wetland acres and 1,400 linear feet of
streams.
In an effort to avoid and minimize impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and streams associated with
the LEDPA,NCDOT has proposed to implement the following;measures:
0 Slopes of 3:1 shall be considered at wetland and stream locations if placement of
guardrails is not warranted.
The Project Team concurred with the Avoidance/Minimization measures for the project as
indicated above.
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