20230477 Ver 1_USACE Correspondence_20230516

Moore, Andrew W
From: Fuemmeler, Amanda J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:56 AM
To: Mularski, Eric
Cc: Prosser, Darin; Carson, Hunter; Moore, Andrew W; Hamstead, Byron A
Subject: [External] Carrier Bridge Pump Station PCN / Corps Comments
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Eric,
Thanks for the call on Monday and below is the Corps comments as discussed. Feel free to reach out with any questions
(although starting today I'll be out of the office until May 30th)
1. DWR requested additional information dated May 3, 2023 (attached). We share these same concerns/questions
so please copy us on your response to DWR. As a reminder, we cannot issue a permit authorization until we
receive the Individual Water Quality Certification for this project.
2. Coordination with USFWS — as indicated we have started informal consultation with Byron/USFWS and will enter
into formal consultation once we determine the Biological Assessment (BA) is complete through coordination
with Byron. In our call, Byron mentioned some additional information he would need to complete his review of
the BA. As a reminder, we cannot issue a permit authorization until we complete consultation with USFWS.
3. Cultural Resources/Coordination with SHPO and THPOs — Based on a review of the application, the cultural
resource survey included only covered a portion of the project area. Please provide survey results/reports for
the remaining sections so that information can be forwarded to SHPO/THPO for review/concurrence. As a
reminder, we cannot issue a permit authorization until we complete consultation with SHPO/THPO.
4. Please provide clarification on the need for the South River Crossing, specifically why it can't be constructed
closer to the project timeline for use which is anticipated for > 10 years and how this delayed timeline could
affect how this crossing is constructed (i.e. could this crossing be bored/tunneled at some point in the future
and avoid in -river work).
Once we receive this information, we will review and determine if any additional information is needed to continue the
review of this application.
Amanda Jones
Project Manager
USACE-Asheville Regulatory Field Office
828-271-7980 ext. 4225