BR-0160 Brunswick Bridge 15 Calabash River _Frac out_ to wetlands

From:Westphal, Anneliese
To:Lane, Stephen; Sprinkle, Hannah H; Steffens, Thomas A CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Cc:Giles, Jon W; Gingrich, Sophia E; Dustin (LJB, Inc.), Christopher
Subject:BR-0160 Brunswick Bridge 15 Calabash River "Frac out" to wetlands
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:13:07 AM
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Tom, Hannah, and Stephen,
We wanted to notify you that there was a frac-out of bentonite drilling fluid yesterday afternoon at
the subject project.

The release occurred in the vicinity of Sta. 18+50 (RT) in wetlands, but did not reach the river. The
amount was estimated to be 50 gallons which covered approximately 240 sq ft. The area was
isolated, and a crew has been cleaning up the area with hand tools. We believe that the frac-out is
completely within wetlands which are permitted to be impacted for the project.

Jon will be sending a detailed report later today.

Feel free to contact either me or Jon with questions,
Anneliese

Anneliese Westphal
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division 3
NCDOT- Division of Highways

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