20141224 Ver 1_USACE Email_20150220

Homewood, Sue
From: Bailey, David E SAW <David.E.Bailey2 @usace.army.mil>
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 12:05 PM
To: Gerald Pottern
Cc: Alsmeyer, Eric C SAW; Homewood, Sue; Ellis, John; Bryant, Shari L.;
twarren @cityofroxboro.com; Stimpson, Paul
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Roxboro Water Intake, Dan River, Caswell +Person counties;
SAW - 2014 -02236 (UNCLASSIFIED)
Attachments: ER 14 2481_2.pdf
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Gerald,
Thanks for meeting in the field for the Jurisdictional Determination verification last
Wednesday, 2/11/2015. As promised I am including a list of changes made for the JD as well
as remaining needs for permitting of the above referenced project:
1) Stream 1 is a good quality resource that appeared perennial although DWQ forms have not
been submitted. It was noted that the 102 if of stream impacts listed in the PCN was
only pipe length, and must be converted to actual stream length within the pipe /fill
footprint. Further, the upstream rip rap pad likely only needs to be brought back to
original grade and contour rather than act as an above grade dissipater pad; if this is
the case then please specify and change the upstream riprap pad to a temporary
impact. The downstream riprap pad appears to be a true dissipater pad and must be
included as a permanent impact, added to the impact total of the piped section of
stream to determine if compensatory mitigation is required.
2) Wetland W -1 was documented as having a surface water connection to the Dan River, and
thus is considered to be adjacent to the Dan River and subject to CWA Sec. 404
jurisdiction. As this wetland had not been GPS'd at the time of PCN submittal it is
possible that proposed impacts may require updating in the PCN. If proposed wetland
impacts are greater than or equal to 0.1 acre then compensatory mitigation will be
required.
3) As discussed previously the water line portion of the project must be included in order
to justify a single and complete project. A conceptual plan has been provided that
places the water line within NCDOT ROW, though not necessarily in road base materials,
specifying particular sides of NC 62 until the eastern extent of the project area where
the proposed pipeline extends through areas of undeveloped land.
a. A new area of jurisdictional stream and /or wetland was identified on the west
side of NC 62 south of High Rock School Road. This area must be added to the
waters of the US field sketch /map and, if necessary, added as a proposed impact
on the PCN.
b. Streams S2 and S3 were observed to possess high aquatic function. As such,
avoiding these features through directional drill techniques is required unless
it is not practicable.
c. Construction and maintenance corridors for the proposed water line must be
described. If any forested or shrub /scrub wetland areas are proposed to be
permanently maintained as herbaceous wetlands it must be reflected on the PCN.
d. Detail sheets of wetland and stream crossings are required for the proposed water
line crossings. Typical sections including temporary impact restoration plans
were discussed in the field as potentially satisfying this requirement.
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4) As requested in my 12/8/2014 email request for additional information:
a. Please forward the USFWS response once received regarding the Roanoke logperch
and James spinymussel, as we must reach an effects determination (and potentially
consult with the USFWS) prior to verifying the use of a Nationwide Permit.
(Nationwide Permit Condition # 18)
b. Regarding cultural resources, please provide more information on the location of
the properties of concern versus the location of the proposed impacts, as this
will determine the level of consultation required from the USACE. (Nationwide
Permit Condition # 20). Please see the attached document for SHPO information
needs. Please provide SHPO's response to your additional information submittal
once received.
The above information must be received before I can proceed with verifying the use of
Nationwide Permit 12
(http: / /www.saw.usace. army. mil / Portals /59 /docs/ regulatory /regdocs /NWP2012/NWP12_3-
23.pdf). Please submit the requested information (via e -mail is fine) within 30 days of
receipt of this Notification, otherwise we may deny verification of the use of the Nationwide
Permit or consider your application withdrawn and close the file. If you have any questions
please let me know.
Sincerely,
Dave Bailey
David E. Bailey, PWS
Regulatory Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
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From: Gerald Pottern [ mailto :gpottern @rjgacarolina.com]
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 5:08 PM
To: Bailey, David E SAW; twarren @cityofroxboro.com; Stimpson, Paul
Cc: Alsmeyer, Eric C SAW; Homewood, Sue; Ellis, John
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Roxboro Water Intake, Dan River, Caswell +Person counties; SAW -2014-
02236 (UNCLASSIFIED)
Hi Dave,
1) Yes, Wed Jan 14 looks good for me for the field verification. Wetland YG is within the
100 -yr floodplain of the river, but evidence of ground- surface flow and hydric soil
indicators in this wetland fizzle out approximately 70 feet from the river's OHWM (right
bank). From that point to the river's edge appears to be non - wetland levee with no
discernable flow channel. I believe this makes YG "isolated" as stated in the PCN, but we
can certainly examine and reassess my determination on Jan 14.
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