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Carpenter,Kristi
From:Kate Asquith <[e-mail]>
Sent:Wednesday, October 08, 2014 1:35 PM
To:Johnson, Alan
Cc:Chapman, Amy
Subject:RE: Monroe Bypass
Thank you! I really appreciate it.

Kate Asquith
Associate Attorney
Southern Environmental Law Center
601 W. Rosemary Street, Suite 220
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
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From: Johnson, Alan \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 1:31 PM
To: Kate Asquith
Cc: Chapman, Amy
Subject: RE: Monroe Bypass

The corps needs a bit more information on the application before putting out on Public Notice. It was mentioned that
once it does go out it might be for 30 days (not sure that is firm). But as of now no PN has been issued. You will have
the full required time allowed to provide your comments.

Thanks
Alan

From: Kate Asquith \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 11:43 AM
To: Johnson, Alan
Cc: Kym Hunter
Subject: RE: Monroe Bypass

Hi Alan,

Thank you for your email. While I appreciate the need for room to breathe, the Monroe Bypass is an incredibly
controversial project that is likely to elicit significant public comment. As you may already know, NCDOT received
substantial public comment during the NEPA process. Many intend to comment on this permit application as well. As
such, I want to ensure that the public comment deadline is clearly articulated in the public notice and uniform for all
who wish to comment.

Am I correct in inferring from your email that you will be relying on the Corps to issue a joint public notice for this
application? My review of the notices posted by the Wilmington District indicates that the deadline to comment on a
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project’s 401 Water Quality Certification typically matches the project’s 404 permit comment deadline. Please let me
know if your office intends to vary from this norm.

Thank you,

Kate

From: Johnson, Alan \[[e-mail]\]
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 9:47 AM
To: Kate Asquith

Subject: Monroe Bypass
I spoke with the corps. It appears to be a 30 day notice. I haven’t been informed that it has been issued. But to give
room to breathe, how is 3 weeks to submit your comments. That will give time to review and provide some room for
closing on the public notice.

Thanks
Alan
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