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Home My WebLink About20120285 Ver 1_Other Documents_20080801• 20 �'�- t�'�-SS� R E V I S E D D R A F T I N D I R E C T GASTON EAST-WEST CONNECTOR TIP NO: U-3321 August, 2008 A N D C U M U L A T I V E E F F E C T S A 5 5 E S S M E N T Appendix f. Scoping Coo�dination with Agencies GASTON EAST-WEST CONNECTOR — TIP Project U-3321 GASTON AND MECKLENBURG COUNTIES MEETING MINUTES DATE: June 29, 2007 LOCATION: NCTA, 5400 Glenwood Ave. Suite 400, Raleigh, 27612 TIME: ATTENDEES: 9:30 am -10:30 am Rob Ayers - FHWA George Hoops — FHWA Jennifer Harris — NCTA Bob Deaton — NCDOT Jeff Dayton- HNTB Anne Redmond — HNTB • Christy Shumate — HNTB Ross Andrews - Ecoscience Jill Gurak — PBS&J Julie Flesch-Pate — Louis Berger Group u By Phone: Marella Buncick — US Fish and Wildlife Service Marla Chambers — NC Wildlife Resources Commission Susan Fisher - HNTB Meetin� Purpose The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the scope of the indirect and cumulative effects study for the Gaston East-West Connector, particularly relating to issues of concern to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). Meetin� Minutes The NCTA is planning on conducting a qualitative ICE analysis for the Gaston East-West Connector Detailed Study Altematives (Detailed Study Alternatives) using the 8-step methodology detailed in the NCDOT's guidance. A quantitative study for the LEDPA is anticipated being needed. Input from resource agencies on issues of concern, identifcation of critical resources, and study methodologies is needed. In the next several weeks, additional meetings will be held with other resource agencies (including the NC Division of Water Quality). 195 REVISED DRAFT INDIRECT AND CUMULATI V E EFFECTS A�SSESSMENT GASTON EAST-WESi CONNECTOR TIP NO: U-3321 August, 2008 Ms. Buncick stated there are no designated critical habitats or proposed critical habitats in the study • area. There are known bald eagle nests on the Catawba River. Habitat for the Schweinitz's sunflower is a concern since populations exist in the area. Ms. Gurak stated that based on studies conducted by Earth Tech, bald eagle nests are located to the north and south of the Detailed Study Alternatives, greater than one mile from the Detailed Study Alternatives. A question was asked regarding the implications of the recent bald eagle delisting. Ms. Buncick did not know, as there are no internal USFWS policies established yet. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act or the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act may be applicable. Mr. Deaton stated that listed plants have been addressed in other projects. For a project in Rutherford County, a qualitative ICE analysis was completed. As the project progressed through permitting, a few small populations of an endangered plant were discovered that were not directly affected by the project. These populations were planned to potentially be moved. NCDOT rypically does not mitigate for indirect and cumulative effects. Ms. Buncick noted that the Shelby Bypass project is a good example of what should be done to address endangered plant issues. That project went through a Section 7 consultation. Ms. Buncick stated that concerns regarding the Gaston East-West Connector ICE analysis include water quality (since there are listed aquatic species downstream in South Carolina), wildlife habitat fragmentation, upland habitat loss, and potential habitat for listed plants. � Ms. Chambers stated her concerns include wildlife habitat fragmentation, water quality, upland habitat loss, and additional effects from improvements to north/south roads. Regarding terrestrial species in general, a road could separate breeding grounds from foraging grounds, having an indirect effect. Mr. Andrews asked about the Georgia aster. Ms. Buncick stated that there is no legal status for USFWS to consider the aster or other candidate or state-listed species. Ms. Flesch-Pate asked if there are any models available for evaluating wildlife habitat fragmentation. None of the attendees knew of any specific models. Clarification on what is included in a qualitative analysis versus a quantitative analysis was provided by Mr. Deaton. A quantitative analysis usually includes water quality modeling for nutrient loading and/or stormwater runof£ If a quantitative analysis of this nature is needed, it is done at the permitting stage for the LEDPA only. This type of analysis is done infrequently. Qualitative analyses do include a substantial amount of data. Data and numerical evaluations of population, employment, and travel times, among other issues, are included in a qualitative analysis. Ms. Buncick stated it is helpful to know the directly affected wildlife resources to be able to comment on indirect effects to these resources. 196 • R E V I S E D D R A F T I N D I R E C T A N D C U M U L A T I V E E F F E C T S A S S E 5 S M E N T GASTON EAST-WEST CONNECTOR TIP NO: U-3321 August, 2008 • Ms. Chambers stated she has concerns with the effects to Lake Wylie, regarding whether the project would increase lake development or the rate at which it is occurring. Also, research is needed on whether there are any water quality intakes downstream in South Carolina. Mr. Ayers stated that the ICE study would address water quality in South Carolina in accordance with SC's standards. Ms. Buncick stated that bog turtles have a high potential for being listed and they may occur in the project area. Therefore, they and their habitat should be addressed on a broad scale in the ICE study. A good contact for bog turtle information is Mr. Dennis Herman at NCDOT. There is the potential to mitigate for bog turtle effects if it is known early where suitable habitat is located. Ms. Redmond stated that at this time, NCTA is planning to start the definition of natural resource ICE study boundaries based on 14-digit HEC code watershed boundaries. The ICE Study Area is typically larger than the direct effect study area boundary. Ms. Buncick stated that since the regular project study area boundaries contain different geographies (mountain, foothills, and piedmont), then the ICE Study Areas for specific plants or other species can be narrowed down. Ms. Chambers also requested that previous scoping comments be considered in the ICE study. • ACTION ITEMS • Louis Berger to draft methodology of upland fragmentation analysis for review. • NCTA to check on any water supply watersheds downstream of the project area in South Carolina. • USFWS & NCWRC to review previously submitted scoping comments and revise if necessary. • USFWS to check on implications of delisting the bald eagle. � 197 R E V I S E D D R A F T I N D I R E C T A N D C U M U L A T I V E E F F E C T S A S S E S S M E N T GASTON EAST-WEST CONNECTOR TIP No: U-3321 August, 2008 GASTON EAST-WEST CONNECTOR — TIP Project U-3321 GASTON AND MECKLENBURG COUNTIES MEETING MINUTES DATE: July 26, 2007 LOCATION: NCTA, 5400 Glenwood Ave. Suite 400, Raleigh, 27612 TIME: ATTENDEES: 2:00 pm -3:00 pm VIA TELEPHONE Rob Ayers - FHWA George Hoops — FHWA Polly Lespinasse — NC DWQ Bob Deaton — NCDOT Susan Fisher - HNTB Carl Gibilaro — PBS&J Kim Bereis — PBS&J Meetin� Puruose AT THE NCTA OFFICE Jennifer Harris — NCTA Anne Redmond - HNTB Jeff Dayton - HNTB Christy Shumate - HNTB Ross Andrews - Ecoscience Mike Gloden - Ecoscience Jill Gurak — PBS&J Julie Flesch-Pate — Louis Berger Group The purpose of the meeting was to discuss with NC DWQ the scope of the indirect and cumulative � effects study for the Gaston East-West Connector, Meeting Minutes Tentative project schedule: Preliminary Design October 2007 Toll Scenario Traffic Forecast August 2007 Preliminary Draft EIS June 2008 Community Characteristics Report is underway DWQ's issues of concern: .; • \ J • R E V I S E D D R A F T I N D I R E C T A N D C U M U L A T I V E E F F E C T S A S S E S S M E N T GASTON EAST-WEST CONNECTOR TIP NO: U-3321 August, 2008 • High Quality Waters; Outstanding State Resources; 303d Listed Streams Higher quality wetlands and streams identified in the jurisdictional surveys Water Supplies (Classifications WSI/WSII) Crowders Creek; Floodplains Berger will research both NC and SC regulations, laws, and policies equally during its ICE assessment, but will emphasize coordination and interviewing efforts in NC. DWQ agreed with the multi-county approach and ICE Study Area boundaries based on watersheds. General triggers identified by DWQ that may indicate the need for investigation beyond the proposed qualitative approach are as follows: • Stormwater runoff affecting water uses or designations; • Threatened / Endangered Species and their critical habitat; • Violations of the Clean Water Act; • Notable changes in traffic patterns; • Land use changes; and • Effects to impaired waterbodies. • FHWA asked what would trigger analysis of ICE effects beyond the proposed qualitative approach when applying for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification Permit. DWQ was not able to provide a specific trigger but would consider the project as a whole when determining effects. FHWA also asked what issues DWQ will consider in determining if a 401 Water Quality Certification violation might occur. DWQ said stormwater typically is the issue, but also aquatic- related threatened and endangered species can be issues. Indicators that could be used to determine stormwater changes could include direct effects from the project, changes in land use, changes in traffc, and effects on impaired waters. Bob Deaton reiterated the need for a tailored qualitative approach that not only leads us to a LEDPA, but sets up areas to focus on should a quantitative assessment of effects on resources become necessary for the Section 401 Water Quality Certification. FHWA asked if the 16 Detailed Study Alternatives could be considered the only practical alternatives left on the table. DWQ agreed since they were identified through the Merger process as a group effort. She did not know if this would be the case for non-Merger projects. Belmont is in the process of finalizing their land use plan. It includes land use scenarios with and without the Gaston Connector. It is expected to be adopted in August. GIS layers should be developed in a fashion that is conducive to quantitative modeling in case we need to conduct such modeling in the future. • FHWA asked about how DWQ defines a practical alternative. DWQ was unable to define what it would consider a practical alternative for this project. 199 R E V I S E D D R A F T I N D I R E C T A N D C U M U L A T I V E E F F E C T S A S S E S S M E N T GASTON EAST-WEST CONNECTOR TIP NO: U-3321 August, 2008 ACTION ITEMS \ J • DWQ to review previously submitted scoping comments provide additional comments if necessary. • PBS&J to provide Louis Berger information collected as part of the community characteristics report. • • 200 • � • R E V I S E D D R A F T I N D I R E C T GASTON EAST-WEST CONNECTOR TIP No: U-3321 August, 2008 A N D C U M U L A T I V E E F F E C T S A S 5 E S S M E N T Appendix G. 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Murphy ,� _ �`�;�t. , , Fig ure 12.16 Gaston E-W Connector Wildlife Habitat Legend — Limited-access Highway Major Roads Gaston E-W Connector Alternatives � I County Boundaries L__. � Lakes - Forest - Grassland/Shrub Forested and grassland/shrub areas were adapfed from the National Land Cover Database 2001, parf of the Multi-Resolution Land Characteristics Consorfium. The initial landcover data was created using satellite images from 2000 and 2001. The forested layer was updated using aerial photos from 2005 for Gaston and Mecklenburg counties, and 2006 for York and Cleveland counties. The updates took into account new development that had occurred between the original NLCD satellite images to the date of the newer aerial photographs. N The Louis Berger Group April 14, 2008 L. Murphy