Scoping Comments_ NCDOT STIP Project HE-0013 - Project Leap Frog - Start-of-Study_Scoping Letter - Action Requested

Carpenter, Kristi
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23-0143_HE-0013_Project Leap Frog_2-24-23.pdf
Emaly,
Attached please find the Scoping Comments requested for the proposed project.
The project would involve review and approval for a 401 Water Quality Certification.
Let me know if I can provide further assistance.
Thanks -
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
919-707-9111 office
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Dear Agency Partners,
NCDOT Highway Division 8 is beginning the project development, environmental, and engineering studies for an
economic development project in Scotland County. The project proposes to construct new access road and upgrade
construction access road to the Laurinburg/Scotland Industrial Site and improve US 15/501(Aberdeen Road) from the

Laurinburg and Southern Railroad crossing south of SR 1301(Plant Road) to a point north of the proposed Laurinburg
North Fire Station. The project length is approximately % mile along US 15/501. The project is scheduled to begin
construction in early 2024. The attached figure shows the vicinity map for the proposed project. NCDOT is preparing a
Minimum Criteria Determination Checklist and has made the preliminary determination that the project will not proceed
through the Merger Process.
In lieu of holding an in -person scoping meeting, NCDOT is providing the attached project information and maps. We
welcome your input on the proposed project, and we would appreciate any information that may be helpful in
evaluating the potential environmental effects. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be
required by your organization. Please provide your input by February 28, 2023.
Thank you,
Emaly
Emaly Simone I Project Manager - Planning
8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 600 1 Cary, NC 27518 1 [O] 919-481-5721
[e-mail] I www.mbakerintl.com
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