17BP.3.R.48 Onslow Br. #134 over Gibson Branch Temp Impacts NCDOT Closeout Request Signed

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
August 10, 2022
Mr. Tom Steffens
2407 West Fifth Street
Washington, NC 27889
J. ERic BOYETTE
SECRETARY
Re: Temporary Impact Site Onslow Bridge 4134 over Gibson Branch, 17B.3.R.48
COE SAW-2017-0238, DWR Project No. 20171428
Mr. Steffens:
As you are aware, the Department has monitored the temporary impact site Onslow Bridge 9134
over Gibson Branch since construction was completed in January 2020. The site is located in
Onslow County on White Oak River Road (SR 1331) over Gibson Branch. Impacts at the site
were comprised of 0.11 Ac temporary fill in riparian wetlands. The impacted areas where the
temporary impacts occurred were replanted with the appropriate wetland tree species and
monitored to ensure they re -attained pre -project wetland functions. According to permit
conditions, NCDOT was required to monitor the temporary impact sites annually for three
growing seasons or until success criteria were met, with visual vegetation monitoring conducted
each year. Hydrologic monitoring was not required for this project.
During the monitoring period, annual monitoring reports were submitted to the appropriate
regulatory agencies via the Environmental Analysis Unit (EAU) website:
https: //connect. ncdot. gov/resources/Environmental/EAU/Monitoring-Stewardship/Pa es/default. aspx
After three years of vegetation monitoring, the temporarily impacted area is stable and the
planted species are surviving. Individual annual monitoring data is provided within the
monitoring reports available on EAU's website for years 2020 through 2022.
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1598
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
Website: wwwmcdot.eov
Location:
CENTURY CENTER BUILDING A
1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610

On August 1, 2023 and August 10, 2023 respective site visits by USACE and NCDWR were
conducted. It was determined that the site success criteria had been met and that no further
monitoring would be required. NCDOT requests that the appropriate resource agencies provide
documentation stating that no further monitoring is required and that the site is closed. If you
have any questions about this project, please contact Mr. Randy Griffin at [phone].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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For Jamie Lancaster, P.E., Unit Head
Environmental Analysis Unit
cc: Ms.
Amy Chapman, NCDWR
Mr.
Monte Matthews, USACOE
Mr.
Tom Steffens, USACOE
Ms.
Hanna Sprinkle, NCDWR
Mr.
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Ms.
Kim Harding, NCDMF
Ms.
Amanetta Sommerville, USEPA
Mr.
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Mr.
David Harris, P.E., NCDOT-REU
Ms.
Jon Giles, NCDOT- Division 3
Mr.
Randy Griffin, NCDOT-EAU