20141325 Ver 1_DCM/WRC comments_20150227

Ward, Garcy
From:Williams, Paul C
Sent:Friday, February 27, 2015 9:03 AM
To:[e-mail]; Ward, Garcy; Daisey, Greg
Subject:FW: San Souci Request
Please see the email thread below regarding the San Souci Project Request.

Thanks,

Paul

From: Staples, Shane
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 8:45 AM
To: Williams, Paul C
Subject: RE: San Souci Request

Sorry about taking so long to get back to you, I thought I had replied but apparently I just sent and e-mail to Travis and
didn’t CC you. I am fine with the modification and moratorium relief in June. Also I got an e-mail from one of the
fisheries guys that there were several messages on the phone in my old office from you. My number is 252-948-3950

Shane

From: Williams, Paul C
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 8:33 AM
To: Staples, Shane
Subject: RE: San Souci Request

Shane,

What are your thoughts on the proposal below?

Thanks,

Paul

From: Wilson, Travis W.
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:22 AM
To: Williams, Paul C
Cc: Staples, Shane
Subject: RE: San Souci Request

That looks like what we had discussed, I’m fine with it.

From: Williams, Paul C \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 8:17 AM
To: Wilson, Travis W.; Staples, Shane
Subject: RE: San Souci Request

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Did y’all have any problems with the request below that I will send the agencies?

Paul

From: Williams, Paul C
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 4:14 PM
To: Wilson, Travis W.; Staples, Shane
Cc: Willis, Thomas C
Subject: San Souci Request

Travis and Shane,

The following will be the request I send to the agencies. Please let me know if you find it acceptable or if you have any
additional concerns that need to be addressed.

NCDOT requests to modify the permits for the San Souci Road Shoreline Stabilization Project on the Cashie River in
Bertie County. The project was authorized under USACE General Permit 291 (SAW-2015-00047), 401 Water Quality
Certification No. 3900 (DWR project #14-1325), and CAMA Major Permit No. 8-15. NCDOT proposes to use
approximately 85 linear feet of sheet piling rather than rip rap in the vicinity of the ferry ramp and the proposed gravel
turn around, as shown in the attached permit drawings. This change would result in a decrease of 150 sq. ft. of wetland
impact (430 sq. ft. down to 280 sq. ft.), and provide better protection for the ferry ramp and the gravel turnaround. The
total length of the shoreline stabilization would remain 240 linear feet. The sheet piling would be installed with a
vibratory hammer on an excavator.

In addition, both the GP291 and the CAMA Major Permit include a permit condition that enforces an in-water work
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moratorium between February 15 and June 30 of any year. Due to funding availability for this fiscal year, NCDOT
requests relief from the moratorium. For the rip rap stabilization part of the project, lifting of the entire moratorium
period is requested. For the proposed sheet pile installation, NCDOT requests the end of the moratorium be shortened
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from June 30 to June 1.

The roadway approaching the ferry ramp is intermittently flooded during the summer months, and could prevent the
sheet pile installation for numerous days. The sheet pile installation optimally should take 3 days to complete, with the
majority of it in wetland areas. A 30 day time period before the end of the fiscal year would provide a sufficient window
of time to install the sheet piling. This time period would allow for delays due to adverse weather or road conditions.

Please let me know if you need any additional information or have any concerns we can discuss.

Thanks,

Paul C. Williams, Jr.
Environmental Specialist
NCDOT Division One
113 Airport Dr., Suite 100
Edenton, NC 27932
252-482-1861 office
252-482-8722 fax
252-333-9812 mobile
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