20190397_Merger Process Documentation_20150519

Wanucha, Dave
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Hi Elmo,
Buncick, Marella <[e-mail]>
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 2:32 PM
Vance, Elmo E
Williams, Andrew E SAW; Chambers, Marla J; [e-mail];
[e-mail]; Gledhill-earley, Renee; [e-mail];
Gresham, Teresa R; Kluchar, Bryan; Wanucha, Dave; Dilday, Jason L; Dagnino, Carla S
Re: R-2566 2A Signature Sheet (UNCLASSIFIED)
I assume that includes my questions also?
thanks marella
On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 2:19 PM, Vance, Elmo E<eevance o,ncdot.gov> wrote:
Andy,
We are gathering information to answer questions presented by Marla, and the answers will be provided to the
entire merger team.
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From: Williams, Andrew E SAW [mailto:Andrew.E.Williams2(a�usace.army.mil]
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Gresham, Teresa R; Kluchar, Bryan; Wanucha, Dave; Buncick, Marella; Williams, Andrew E SAW
Subject: RE: R-2566 2A Signature Sheet (LTNCLASSIFIED)
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Elmo,
This is regarding Concurrence Point 2A for the North Carolina Department of Transportation TIP R-2566.
Please address the questions/concerns in this email from the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission and
the concerns expressed in the attached email from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as soon as
possible.
Thanks
Andrew Williams
Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
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From: Chambers, Marla J [mailto:marla.chambers(a�ncwildlife.org]
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 9:49 AM
To: Wanucha, Dave; Buncick, Marella; Vance, Elmo E
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: R-2566 2A Signature Sheet
See my scoping comments from 2010, attached. In it I indicate trout throughout the project, requesting the
moratorium, and also mention concerns about wildlife crossing a much wider roadway. This is also a safety
concern for the traveling public and I recommended wildlife crossings along the project in the form of bridges,
overpasses and underpasses. The Laurel Fork crossing should be looked at as potential site for a bridge which
will also serve as a wildlife crossing and possibly have another benefit of public access, which benefits tourism
and the local community. I also dug up Concurrence meeting summary from the 3/14/2012 meeting, attached,
which indicated 7locations where 6 or accidents occurred from Broadstone Rd. to SR 1107 (2006-2009). The
Laurel Fork crossing is within that area, near SR 1107. I don't know if any of these accidents involve wildlife,
but would like more info on that. Stream corridors are known to also be wildlife corridors in many cases, and I
would think this would be no exception.
I believe we need to take a harder look at a bridge for the Laurel Fork crossing. I intend to visit in the next
week, as I have plans to be in the area. Pm also checking with our biologists and may have further comments.
Marla
Marla Chambers // NCDOT Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
c/o NCDOT
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Albemarle, North Carolina 28001
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From: Wanucha, Dave
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 3:39 PM
To: Buncick, Marella; Vance, Elmo E
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vanderwiele.cynthia o,eba.gov; Chambers, Marla J; Gledhill-earley, Renee; d�raham o,re io� nd.org; Gresham,
Teresa R; Kluchar, Bryan
Subject: RE: R-2566 2A Signature Sheet
Attached are fish data for Laurel Fork our follcs have collected at a location about 1000' upstream of its
confluence with the Watauga River. The most recent data are from 2008. Marla may have more recent data.
Dave Wanucha
NC DENR Winston Salem Region Office
NC Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Unit

450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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From: Buncick, Marella [mailto:marella buncicic(a�fws.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 2:33 PM
To: Vance, Elmo E
Cc: Michael.Batuzich(a�dot.gov; Williams, Andrew E SAW (Andrew.E.Williams2(a�usace.army.mil);
vanderwiele.cynthia o,eba.gov; Chambers, Marla J; Wanucha, Dave; Gledhill-earley, Renee;
d�raham o,re io� nd.org; Gresham, Teresa R; Kluchar, Bryan
Subject: Re: R-2566 2A Signature Sheet
Hi All,
After looking at the packet, I have a couple of questions regarding the decision to extend the 3x culvert on
Laurel Fork I can't tell from the pictures, but is that culvert currently allowing passage? If it is not, can
passage be restored with a culvert extension? The other question I have is what is the quality of Laurel
Fork? are there currently trout?
thanks marella
On Mon, May 18, 2015 at 9:41 AM, Vance, Elmo E<eevance o,ncdot.gov> wrote:
All,
Per our brief discussion on May 6th, May 13th and or May 15th pertaining to the merger team members' ability
to concur with the proposed major hydraulic structural recommendations without conducting an in-person

Concurrence 2A Meeting for R-2566 B on May 20th, please find the Concurrence Point 2A form attached for
your signature. Once you have signed the form, please send back to me by way of PDF (preferred method) or
fax ((919)-707-6000). The proposed structure types and impacts are recapped in the tables below. Also, the
complete 2A packet for R-2566 B can be accessed by connecting to the following
link htt�://207.4.62.65/PDEA/MergerMeetings/05202015 R2566_CP2A I would like to have your signed
concurrence form returned to me by May 21, 2015. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let me
know. Your support is greatly apprecieated.
Sincerely,
Elmo Vance
Proposed Major Hydraulic Structures
Near Station
Site #
Field Verification ID #
Name
Existing Structure
Type, Size, Length
Proposed Structure
Estimated Min Length /
Min Culvert Total Length
253+75
1
Watauga River
Watauga River
1 Bridge: 1@52.3', 1@52.5', 1@52.3', 1@52.5 <mailto:l 52.5> ', 1@52.7'
Remove and
Replace Bridge
1 @260' (+/-),
width = 90'(+/-)
377+45
2
5

Laurel
Forkc
Laurel Forkc
3@ 7' x 6' RCBC, 72'
Retain and Extend
(3@7'x6'RCBC)
45' / 117'
Site #
Cost Estimatea
Stream Classification
Proposed Wetland (ACRE) /
Stream Impacts (LF)b
Intermittent /
Perennial
FEMA
Channel Dimensions
1
$ 3,900,000
B; Tr; HQW
Bridge (No Impacts)
Perennial
YES
90' wide,
5' deep
2
$ 120,000
Additional Information for Proposed Hydraulic Structures
6

C; Tr
100' - Stream Impact
Perennial
NO
35' wide,
6' deep
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