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August 16, 2023
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28805
One Glenwood Avenue
Suite 900
Raleigh, NC 27603
P 919.420.7660 1 F 919.999.3632
gannettfleming.com
NC Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
ATTN: Ms. Amanda Jones Mr. Dave Wanucha
USACE Coordinator NC DWR Coordinator
Subject: Application for Section 404 Permit and Section 401 Water Quality
Certification for the proposed re -pavement (mill and re -pavement of existing
roadway) and drainage maintenance (existing culvert repair headwalls, cleaning
sediment and debris) of the National Park Service Blue Ridge Parkway from
intersection of US 321, Blowing Rock, Watauga County, North Carolina to US
221, Grandfather Mountain, Avery County, North Carolina. Federal Highway
Administration Project Number: BLRI2B13-2H17.
Dear Madam / Sir:
The US Federal National Park Service (NPS) with the assistance from the US Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) proposes re -pavement (mill and re -pavement of existing roadway) and
drainage maintenance (existing culvert repair headwalls, cleaning sediment and debris) of the
National Park Service Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) from intersection of US 321, Blowing Rock,
Watauga County, North Carolina to US 221, Grandfather Mountain, Avery County, North
Carolina. Federal Highway Administration Project Number: BLR12B13-2H17. The NPS has
delegated FHWA as the lead federal agency for this project.
Purpose and Need:
The purpose of the project is to maintain and repair existing BRP roadway pavement and
drainage culverts supporting existing and future effective and efficient traffic level of service for
referenced section of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
NEPA DOCUMENT STATUS

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A FHWA Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division NEPA Categorical Exclusion Form was
completed on August 24, 2021, and is included in this application package.
JD Features and IMPACTS TO WATERS OF THE U.S.
The following tables display the 14 Project Study Areas (PSA) JD features and PSA impacts to
jurisdictional wetlands and streams. Site numbers correspond with the permit drawings and JD
features map included in this application. Application also includes JD features map, NC DWQ
Stream Identification Forms, and USACE Wetland Data forms for PSA JD features.
Stream Culvert Deci degree County Quad Creek Score
Site 1
C675
36.1480291-81.7044764 Watauga
Boone
UT Sims Creek
32/P
Site 2
C680
36.1450977-81.7095372 Watauga
Boone
UT Sims Creek
30/P
Site 3
C685
36.1444028-81.7169394 Watauga
Boone
UT Sims Creek
30/P
Site 4
C686
36.1437106-81.7177538 Watauga
Boone
UT Sims Creek
30/P
Site 5
C688
36.1411304-81.7214661 Watauga
Boone
UT Sims Creek
30/P
Site 6
C693
36.1381289-81.7259548 Watauga
Boone
Sims Creek
35/P
Site 7
C695
36.1379608-81.7274907 Watauga
Boone
UT Sims Creek
27/1
Site 8
C700
36.1396637-81.7332722 Watauga
Boone
Boone Fork
26/1
Site 9
C716
36.1315663-81.7532318 Watauga
Valle Crucis
UT Cold Prong
33/P
Site 10
C743
36.1217882-81.7790781 Watauga
Valle Crucis
UT Boone Fork
26/1
Site 11
C765
36.1072071-81.7867154 Caldwell Grandfathr Mtn Dixon Creek
25/1
Site 12
C780
36.0987352-81.7818342 Avery
Grandfather Mtn UT Hill Branch
25/1
Site 13
C781
36.0980995-81.7826162 Avery
Grandfather Mtn UT Hill Branch
25/1
Site 14
C805
36.0977909-81.8120387 Avery
Grandfather Mtn Linn Cove Branch26/1
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WETLAND AND SURACE WATER IMPACTS SUMMARY
WETLAND IMPACTS SURFACE WATER IMPACTS
Site
No.
Location
Structure
Size / Type
Permanent
Fill in
Wetlands
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Temp.
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Wetlands
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Excavation
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Temp. Pond
SW
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(sqft)
Temp.
SW
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(sqft)
Existing
Channel
Impacts
Permanent
(ft)
Existing
Channel
Impacts
Temp.
(ft)
Natural
Stream
Design
(ft)
1
36.148029-81.704476
RC Culvert
< 50
25
2
36.145097-81.709537
RC Culvert
< 60
30
3
36.144402-81.716939
RC Culvert
< 50
25
4
36.143710-81.717753
RC Culvert
< 60
30
5
1 36.141130-81.721466
RC Culvert
500
< 40
20
6
36.138128-81.725954
RC Culvert
< 80
40
7
36.137960-81.727490
RC Culvert
< 60
30
8
36.139663-81.733272
RC Culvert
500
< 20
10
9
36.131566-81.753231
RC Culvert
< 80
40
10
36.121788-81.779078
RC Culvert
< 60
30
11
1 36.107207-81.786715
RC Culvert
< 40
20
12
36.098735-81.781834
RC Culvert
< 40
20
13
36098099-81.782616
RC Culvert
< 40
20
14
36.097790-81.812038
RC Culvert
< 60
30
TOTALS:
500 sqft
0.011 acre
500 sqft
0.011 acre
740 sqft.
0.017
acre
370 Inft
NOTES: Temporary SW impacts reflects
temporary stream channel impacts. Permanent
existing channel impacts reflects excavation of
sediment and debris.

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AVOIDANCE, MIMIZATION, AND MITIGATION
The re -pavement and drainage maintenance project would be located within the existing roadway
and culvert limits of the BRP. No upgrades to roadway or upgrade extension to culverts are
included in this project. The project repairs and maintains existing roadway and culverts
resulting in an improvement for water quality to JD waters within the project study area (PSA).
The project construction will be conducted in compliance with regional special conditions of Sec
401 and Sec 404 permits including construction staging on high ground, no construction
equipment will be allowed in JD waters, appropriate erosion control devices will be constructed
and maintained, culvert repair and maintenance will be constructed in "dry" with appropriate
dewatering devices being constructed and maintained during construction, safety fencing will be
used to delineate environmentally sensitive areas, etc. Onsite traffic control plan detours will be
maintained during construction.
Project does not result in any permanent loss of JD waters. All impacts are temporary JD
impacts to both stream channels and wetlands. The net result would be an enhancement to water
quality for JD waters within the project study area. No Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to
Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State are proposed for this project.
FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division NEPA
Categorical Exclusion (CE) Form, Project No. BLR12B13-2H17, dated 8/24/202 1 included
formal consultations with the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that resulted in FHWA
commitments to conservation measures to mitigate potential impacts associated with this project
to Sec. 7 Threaten and Endangered species. Copy of the CE document and attachments are
included in this application.
INDIRECT CUMULATIVE IMPACT ANALYSIS
The project is limited to the existing BRP without any upgrades and maintains current public use.
The project does not include design or upgrades that would attract any new or additional
development to area then what already exists.
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CULTURAL RESOURCES
NPS is the lead federal agency for Section 106 compliance. On July 13, 2021, NPS sent a
consultation letter to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) containing
the following assessment:
The area of potential effects (APE) for this project includes the area that would be directly
impacted by road maintenance (Sections 2A,2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, and 2H), as well as the area
from which the maintenance activities would be visible and audible. Historic properties within
the APE include the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligible Blue Ridge Parkway
Historic District (BN0905), and its contributing features of bridges, culverts, and landscaping,
that are located within the Sections listed above.
Several sections of the parkway and its contributing features of bridges, culverts, and
landscaping will all be included as elements of this proposed project. The park has been working
closely with the NCSHPO office, and through that consultation notes that the proposed work
will not rise to the level of causing an adverse effect to the parkway. An NPS archeologist
evaluated the project APE and does not anticipate any effects to unidentified cultural resources.
Blue Ridge Parkway and NPS Southeast Regional Office subject matter experts have reviewed
this project and determined it would have no adverse effect on the Blue Ridge Parkway Historic
District.
The SHPO concurred with the NPS determination in a letter dated August 20, 2021 (SHPO file
ER-21-1921).
FEMA COMPLIANCE
None of the 14 PSA sites occur in FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
Please find enclosed Pre -Construction Notification form. Application is hereby made for the
following regulatory approvals for the above -described activities:
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Section 404: USACE Nationwide Permit 14.
Section 401: Water Quality Certification from the N.C. Division of Water Resources.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact John Thomas at jthomas afriet.com or 919 389-4391.
Sincerely,
J o%w -TIA.0 wavy
John Thomas
Senior Environmental Specialist
Gannett Fleming
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Structure
Size / Type
Permanent
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Temp.
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Evaluator: j7d�,j i11 County: Cat Longitude:
J 7 (
Points: Strew �� Stream Determination (cir Other i DUB Stream rs at feast intermittent Ephemeral Intermittent erenrnaI e g Q.ad Na • e:
oVe
if > t9 or;.erenniaf iffy _ 30' - - 9r�
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal Absent "Weak Moderate__ Stronrg
1 - Continuity of channel bed and bank - 0 3
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalvreg 0 �
3 In -channel structure: ex riffle -pool, step pool
0
ripple -pool sequence 1 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate _ --�� R 0 + 1 3
5 Active/relict floodplam 0 - --
- - 2 3
6 Depositional bars or benches 0 2
3
-7 Recenl alluvial deposits - - _._._...� .. - 2 - 3
8 Headcuts 0 1 2 3
9 Grade control 0 0 5 LL
10 Natural valley 0 � 0 5 1 -' 1 5
71,,.-
11 Second or greater order channel Nn = -- Yes = 3
artificial ditches we no, rased see d:1ssns in rna ,a —
B. Hfdroloo,,Subtotal = �!/S ---- -
12 Presence of Basefiow 0 1 T 3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria - - - 0 1 2 Y 3
14 Leaf litter 5 -- - - j 0.5 0
15 Sediment on plants or debris_ 0 05 Y -� - - 1 5
16 Organic debris fines or pg,les 0 05 1 5
17 Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0
C. Biology Subtotal. _ —
18 Fibrous roots in stream_ bed 2 0 -
19 Rooted upland plants in streambed T 2 1 p
20 Macrobenthos (note_ d:ve•s ly and ab_uidance) 0 2 3
21 Aquatic Mollusks 1 j ,. 2 3
22. Fish `
0.5 1 1.5
23, Crayfish - - - - _ 0 _.,., ... _�- 1 5 -
24. Amphibians . _. 0-� w 1 -. .. - - 1 5
25 Algae 0 05 1 -{ 1 55
r.=�-----.._. - - - T
26• Wetland plants in streambed �. FACW = 0 75 081. = 15 Other = 0
.perenn4 strearns may assobelden'.Ffipp usrrrg oche• met .ods Seep 35 of manua, �T
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r NC DW Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 5I3 1 1 20 ProjecVSite / �� Latitude: 3ff I ?J0
lP
Evaluator: U A, T U >m County: A sk Longitude;. -
Total Points. 3Stream Determination (' Other %30UI�"- NG
Stream is at least intermittent Ephemeral Intermittent erennia a Quad Nat e: Q _2
d > 19 or i,erenniar it ? 30' P 9
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =. 'I Ll—?
14 Continuity of channel bed and bank_
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg _
j 3 In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool
ripple -pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate
5 Active/relict floodplain
6 Depositional bars or benches _
7 Recent alluvial deposits -�
8 Headcuts
9 Grade control
10. Natural valley
11 Second or greater order channel
a-lificiat ditChes are not rased see 0scuss•ons in mg,,a
B. Hrdro[22y_ .Subtotal=;
12 Presence of Basenow
Absent Weak Moderate
° --_-1-
Q-
0
�0
- - d
0 05
_ ..— 0. _ 05
No-0
2
2
{2
- Yes
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria 1 2
14 Leaf litter - 1 - 0.5
15 Sediment on plants or debris 0 05
f 16 Organic debris lines or piles 0 05 1S ,
17. Soil -based evidence of high wale. table? No = 0 -- es =
C. Biology ;Subtotal = _ V--??
18, Fibrous roots in strearnbe_d
2
1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. M_acrobenthos (note diversAy_and abundance)
w
0
+
-
2
21_Aquatic Mollusks
- —
1
2
22 Fish
0.5
L - 1
23. Crayfish
0
05
-' — 1
24. Amphibians
- -- — -
0
^ - 70
T 1
25. Algae
0/J
1
r 26. Wetland plants in streambed _ _ _---
_ —l/
= 0 75
OBL = 1 5
-d-
_'perenni I strearns may, also be i ntified using othe- rnet'os See p 35 of manua-
-FACW
-
_
Sketch
Strong
3 -- -
3 _.._
3
_ 3 _
3
3
3
3
15
15
3
0 _
15
15

S•rt 5
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 31 I� O Z
Project/Site ef
Latitude-
3� l yI /3G�
_ _-- -
Evaluator: 0 OAlOLi
"
'County:
1
Longitude:
Total Paints;
Stream is t interrrritrenf
O
i Stream Determination (c114
Eh Intermittent
Other ,t/2
/t/G
rf > 19 or perennerennia! if ? 30'
-me - _al
pertermttent erennia
a O:Ng` e:
9-ad _ - M _
_
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
Absent ; _ Weak
—j
Moderate
Strong
V Continuity of channel bed and bank -
0 1 ..
3
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0 j 1
—
3
i 3 In -channel structure: ex riffle pool, step -pool
0 1
-- "
ripple -pool sequence
a, Particle size of stream substrate-
_
_- 0 I 1
3
3
i 5 Activefreiict floodplain
-
0 !
2
3
6 Depositional bars or benches - - - -
F7-Recent
0 _
-
2 -
3 - -
alluvial deposits
_—;_
0 1
-� -
_
2
3
ea
B Hdcuts
.�., _
0 � 1'
.-,' _ --
2
-
3
9 1 ade control
- --_
0_ i 05
10. Natural valley _
0 _ I 05
--
11 Second or greater order channel
No - 0
Y
artificial ditches are not raved see d: uss ns in ma Ja
B. Hydrology - Subtotal =
-
12 Presence of Basefiow
0 1
3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria
Y
1
2
I . Leaf litter
15 Sediment on plants or debris
0 0 5
--
t
! 16. organic debris lines or piles
0 05
1
17. Soii-based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es =
C. Biology !Subtotal T i --
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3 2
1
0 "
20. Macrobenthos (note dive•sity aid abundan(:e)
0 i
2 Y
3
21. Aquatic Molluscs _ -
_-
2
3
22. Fish - - - --
0.5
1.5 -
23. Amphibians
24. Amphibians - -- - ----
a---
i
0
_
j -- T
1
� 15
- — — - -- _
125. Algae-
-- -- — _
0 0 5
_
1
15
15
--7
_ _
26. Wetland plants in streambed - -- _
= 0 75 OBL =
1 5 Other = 0
_
-FACW
'perennial strearns may also be identified using oche metrods~See p 35 of ma ua•
f Notes:-..._ l�yc/d i y --y
Sketch:

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
ProjectlSte: Blue Ridge Parkway City/County: Watauga
Applicant/Owner: U.S. National Park Service
Investigator(s): John Thomas (Gannett Fleming) Section, Township, Range N/A
Landform (hillslope, terrace. etc ): Mountaintop ridge line Local relief (concave, convex. none): Concave Slope (%): 30-50
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR N Lat: 36.1411304 Long -82.7214661 Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Nikwasi loam
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X
Are Vegetation , Soil . or Hydrology significantly disturbed?
State: NC
Sampling Date: 05/31/2023
_ Sampling Point: site 5 - SP
No
NWI classification: None
(If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are -Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Welland? Yes X No
Welland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
The site is mostly herbaceous vegetation with some stunted sapling/shrub resulting from soils being
saturated to surface including some shallow standing water for an obvious long duration of time.
HYDROLOGY
rs:
IJ Surface Water (Al)
0 High Water Table (A2)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (B1)
0 Sediment Deposits (62)
[� Drift Deposits (83)
Algal Mat or Crust (134)
Iron Deposits (65)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imag---
Water -Stained Leaves (B9)
Q Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes X
Water Table Present? Yes X
Saturation Present? Yes X
True Aquatic Plants (814)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
No Depth (inches): 1-2
No Depth (inches): 3"
No Depth (inches): Surface
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge. monitoring well, aerial
Remarks:
Surface Soil Cracks (66)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
Drainage Patterns (1310)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9',
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Geomorphic Position (132)
Shallow Aquilard (D3)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Wetland saturated to surface with auger hole filled with water within three inches of the surface.
There were some small pockets of standing water 1-2" deep.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2 0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) — Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: Site 5-SP
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius )
% Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 5
(A)
2.
Total Number of Dominant
3.
Species Across All Strata: 5
(B)
4.
1
Percent of Dominant Species
5.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAG: 100
(A/B)
6.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
7
= Total Cover
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
OBL species 65 x 1 = 65
SaotinalShrub Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius }
FACW species 65 x 2 = 130
1 Alnus serrulata
20 Yes OBL
FAC species 10 x 3 = 30
2 Cornus amomum
20 Yes FACW
FACU species 0 x 4 = 0
3
UPL species 0 x 5 = ()
d
Column Totals: 140 (A) 225
(B)
6.
7.
B.
wu
= Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20
20% of total cover: a
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30' radius )
1 Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
25
Yes
FACW
2 Symplocarpus foeGdus
15
NO
OBL
3 Impatiens capensis
5
No
FACW
4 Sphagum sp.
30
Yes
OBL
s Juncus effusus
15
No
FACW
7.
Prevalence Index = B1A = 1.61
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophylic Vegetation
_ X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ X 3 - Prevalence Index is s3.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide
supporting data in Remarks)
_Problematic Hydrophylic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines. 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft (1
m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants. regardless
90 = Total Cover of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
50% of total cover. 45 20% of total cover: 18
30' radius Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
Woody Vine Stratum (Plat size: ) height.
1. Smilax rotundifolia 10 Yes FAC
2.
3.
4.
Hydrophylic
5. Vegetation
10 = Total Cover Present? Yes X No
50% of total cover: S 20% of total cover: 2
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: Site 5-SP
w (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type Loc Texture Remarks
0-12 1 OYR 312 100 loam
RM=Reduced Matrix M
H dric Soil indicators:
Histosol (A1)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2)
❑ Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
❑ Stratified Layers (A5)
❑2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
❑✓ Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
n MLRA 147, 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
LLLLJJJJ Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Restrictive Laver (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Grains. 2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix. _
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Sc
Dark Surface (S7)
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
❑
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
❑
(MLRA 147, 148)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Piedmont Flood plain Soils (F19)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑
Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
❑
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Iron Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
Umbric Surface (F 13) {MLRA 136, 122)
Piedmont Floodplain Sods (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic
Hydric Soil Present? Yes x No
Check boxes seemed to be jumbled. I intended to check box for "Thick Dark Surface (Al2)",
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont —Version 2 0

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NC DW Stream Identification Form
Date: 3 ,2U23
Evaluato : �' A/
Total Points:
Stream is at leasf intermittent J if r 19 or owanniat if 2!30' l
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal - )
1" Continuity of channel bed and bank
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3 In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate
5 Active/relict floodplain
6 Depositional bars or benches
7 Recent alluvial deposits
8 Headcuts
9. Grade control
10. Natural valley
11 Second or greater order channel
' artificW ditches are not rated, see discusst inman'tai
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing ba14.cteria
Leaf litter _
15. Sediment on plants or debris ^
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
C. Biology (Subtotal = ems)
Version 4.11 (fU IVer /`
Project/Site Latitude: 36 13
2f/.26
County: �- Longitude- No V S n y
Stream Determination( Other ��
Ephemeral Intermitten Perenni e g quad Name:
Absent Weak Moderate I Strong
a iT 2
0 1 3
0 1 ( T 3
0 1 _ 3 i
0 2 3
0
0
0
"a
0
No=O
—2 3 i
2 3
05 — IB
05 — 1.5
0 7
i 1
f 1 i 1
i05
0 05
No=0 F
2 3
0.5 0
15
1 15
e }3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
i
2 1
0
-19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
i 21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
2 ; i
1 2
1 2
0
3
3
22. Fish _ _
­ __
01
0.5
1
1.5
23. Ch __
rayfis0
24. Amphibians Y 0
—
05
1
II 1
i 1 — i
15 t
1 5
r25. Algae 0 1
0.5
1 5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0 75 OBL = 1 5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified *9.9other metrods Seep 35 of manual
dotes: H _.
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Date: S
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Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 / /
f 03 Project/Site rjj�� (� 5 Latitude: 36, 131
Evaluator: r l _
Total Points:
Steam is at least intermittent
2
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =
1 °Continuity of channel bed and bank _
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3 In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool seqqenqq-
4. Particle size of stream substrate-��
5 Active/relict floodplain
6 Depositional bars or benches
7 Recent alluvial deposits
8 Headcuts _
9. Grade control
i 10. Natural valley
11 Second or greater order channel
artMeW ditches are not rated, see discussions in mai.,aa
B. H drola Subtotal =
12. Presence of Basenow
13. Iran oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris T
16. Organic debris lines or piles
County. Longitude. , F n ,
127
Stream Dew ch'cIe one) Other &4014& �r! /%
Ephemera ntermittent erennial eg Quad Name: ZUZZ i
Absent -Weak Moderate I Strong'
0 2 3
0 1 3
0 j 0 2 3
,.-_- 0 3 ,
O-1 2- 3
0 1 2 3
0 62,
2 3
0_ (Ij 2 33
0 0 5 1 1 5
0 W 1 15
No=O Yes --
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? I No = 0
C. Biology (Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambedT
19. Ro_oted upland plants in streambed
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
21. Aquatic Mollusks
22. Fish
23. Crayfish
24. Amphibians T _
25. Aloae
26. Wetland plants in streambed
3
- -- 2 3
0.5 0
---s._ 1 15
1 15
Yes 4 3
2 1 0
4 2 ._ ...•.. 3
2 3
0.5 1 T 1.5
0.5 1 15
0 1 1.5
0 0.5 1 1 5
'perennial streams may also be identified using ,},er met# ods Sea p 35 of manual
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Sketch:
FACW = 0.75 OBL = 1 5 Other = o

NC
Date:
Evaluator:
)WQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 7— ice- Za
3( ProJectlSite.11,0� 11 �/0 Latitude: 3
0 T-'? UL-C
'total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if �, f 9 or perennial if a 30' 26
County: ,,,- Longitude:
Stream Deter n (c cIe one) Other G(!!ts AI C
Ephemeral n ermitte t Perennial e g quad Herne: 2e) 2 2
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal =_} Absent Weak 1. Moderate Strong
1' Continuity of channel bed and bank M r 0 2 3
2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 2 3
3 In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 - 2 3
ripple -pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 3
5 Active/relict floodplain `T 0 1 -
_ 3
6 Depositional bars or benches _ -! 0 2 � 3
7 Recent alluvial deposits 0 67 2 f 3
8 Headcuts 0 1 2 " 3"
9. Grade control 1 0 f 1 5
10. Natural valley 0 0 1 1.5
Ti Second or greater order channel _ i No = 0 - ypq
artificial ditches are not rated, see dis ussions in maijai
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = j
12. Presence of Baseflow _ 0
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter _
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Solt -based evidence of high water 1
C. Biology Subtotal =
f
18. Fibrous _roots in strearnbed
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abu
21. Aquatic Mollusks
22. Fish
23. Crayfish ___
24. Amphibians
25. Algae
26. Wetland plants in streambed
1 L:
i 2
i V-F.r 1
- #'00. ....�
No=0
0.5
1
I
3
�3
15
15
i 2 1 i 0
3 2 1 0
0 1 2 3
1 2 3
0.5 1 1.5
0 05 1 15
0 1 15
0.5 1 15
FACW = 0.75 OBL m 1 5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other met)"ods See p 35 of manual
Notes: _ i)L—o CU
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 C JU IV-9-1
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Date: -51-3111.2o23
ProjectlSlte p
Latitude: 361 3 IS
Evaluator: f '�Wfl m
County: h/A " eA-Longitude-
3z
Total Points: -33
Stream Determination ( }
Other /f%E
Stream is of least intermittent
if a 19 or ranniat if z 30'
Ephemeral Intermitten Pere nl I
e g. Quad
ua1Ve2U22
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1* Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
2, Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
G2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool,
ri le- of s uence
0
1
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
3
5. Active/relict floodptain
0
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0
1
1.5
10. Natural valle
0
0.
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
es = 3 '
arUfivaI ditches are not rated, seed ussrons in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal =� S )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
•3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
f
1.5
16. Organic debris tines or piles
0
(01g,
1
1.5
17. Soli -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
C. Biology (Subtotal = )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Cra sh
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75, OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
•perennial streams may also be identified using ther methods See p. 35 of manual
Notes: 4Z 42 Q
Sketch:
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 <fu1wr
Date: ' 2f%
ProjectlSite: B
latituda:
Evaluator: N j 6 m a j
County: 43
Longitude:
I
Total (points:
Stream Dete cir a one
OtherG
�meN� n
Stream Is at least Intermittent
Wit 19 or rennlal if z 30'
Ephemeral termittent erenni I
e g Quad N
!/
L (1 Z.C-
A. Geomo hol Subtotal = /
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1' Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
i
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
3
3, In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
Opple-pool sequence
0
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
?
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
2
3
7 Recent alluvial deposits
0
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
2
3
9. Grade control
0
1
1.5
10. Natural valle
0
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
o = 0
Yes 3
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B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _S _)
12. Presence of Baseftow
0
1
2`
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
(01-01
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or plies
0
(by
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = I1 - ) i
18, Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in stneambed
W
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
n1
2
3
22, Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
U1
1.5
25. Algae
0
.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75, OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
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r methods Seep 35 of manual
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1' Continuity of channel bed and bank
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2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
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0
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
2
3
9. Grade control
0
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0
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11. Second or greater order channel
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0
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13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
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1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
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16. Organic debris lines or piles
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0
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17. Soif-based evidence of high water table?
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed
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2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
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1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0,
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1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75. OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
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See p. 35 of manual.
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4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
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2
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5. Activefrelict floodplain
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3
6 Depositional bars or benches
0
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3
7 Recent alluvial deposits
0
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
W
2
3
9. Grade control
0
1
1.5
10. Natural valley0
.5
1
1.5
11. Second or oreater order channel
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12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1
1.5
25. At ae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 015, OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
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2
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3_ In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
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4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
2
3
5. Activelrelict floodplain
0
2
3
6. Q ositional bars or benches
0
2
3
7 Recent alluvial deposits
0
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
ry
2
3
9. Grade control
0
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
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12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
1
1.5
16, Organic debris lines or piles
0
5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high ater table?
No = 0
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2
1
0
19_ Rooted upland plants in streambed
Py
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
2
3
21, Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
Q,5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1,5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75, OBL W 1.5
Other = 0
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Notes:
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2 Sinuosity of channel along thalweg — 0 y — +i _ 2 3
3 In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool - -
riaple•pool sequence _0 r I �2 3
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6 _Depositional bars or benches _ 2 3
7 Recenl alluvial deposits 0 t 2 3
8 Headculs 0 2.._ 3
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control - - 1 1 5
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11 Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
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B. H drolo K ;Subtotal =
12 Presence of Baseilow 00� 1 3
(9� _ -
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria __ ___ 1 2 3
14 Leaf it 1 Q.5 0
15 Sediment on plants or debris 0 t 15
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 /0
17. Soit-based evidence of high water table? No = 0
C. Biology ;Subtotal = !
18. Fibrous roots in streambeJ 2 _ 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2.... 1
_
20. w PAacrobenlhos {note d�•srty and abundance) 0 2 3
21 Aquatic Mollusks - - _ �0] - A 2 - ; -- ---
22. Fish CAS+' 0.5 1 1.5 - -
i 23. Crayfish 05 1 15
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24. Amphibians 0 1 1 5
25. Algae 05 _ _ 1 1 5 _
26. Welland plants in strearnbed _ _ _ FACW = 0 75 OBL = 15 Other_ _ 0 _
'perennial streams may also be idenlified using oche- metrods Seep 35 of manna'
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Project Name:
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BLRI 2B 13-2H 17
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Blue Ridge
Parkway, 2B-2H from Milepost 229-305
National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway
Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell,
Watauga, and Wilkes Counties, North Carolina
CE Category 23 CFR 771.117 (c)(22): Projects, as defined in 23
U.S.C. 101, that would take place entirely within
the existing operational right-of-way [... ]
Date: 8/24/2021
See 23 CFR 771.117 for full description of CE categories, including additional requirements when applying (c)26-28.
Project Description
The project involves rehabilitation of sections 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, and 2H of the Parkway.
The following activities are proposed:
• Heavy 3R (resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation).
• Light 3R (edge erosion rehabilitation, pavement marking, crack sealing, light pavement
patching).
• Signage and pavement markings improvements for sight and distance aimed at enhancing
safety (MUTCD standard).
• Shoulder stabilization with aggregate topsoil and turf establishment or geogrid pavers.
• Stone curb removal and resetting.
• Asphalt sidewalk reconstruction at overlook parking areas.
• Guardrail and stone guardwall repair and reconstruction.
• Drainage improvements including cleaning, reconditioning, and repairing more than 300
culverts, headwalls, inlets, and outfalls. Ditch reconditioning, outlet protection and other
improvements will also occur.
• Minor repairs of 26 Bridges: cleaning and repointing stone masonry; cleaning and
resealing deck joint and vertical joints; installing object markers and clearance signs;
cleaning and sealing concrete decks; minor concrete repairs; mill and overlay;
waterproofing membranes; structural concrete crack injection; removal of graffiti; repair
broken utilities; clean and paint structural steel; bridge rail repairs; and miscellaneous
grading and erosion repairs.
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• Replacement of concrete deck slabs for Little Glade Creek Bridge #2 and Brush Creek
Bridge #2. Deck replacement will be in -kind. The stone masonry guardwalls will be
reconstructed to match the existing. Guardrail replacement will also occur.
• Repair grade failures at Milepost 234, 235, and 263 with deep patches, Mechanically
Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls, or other suitable methods.
These activities will mostly be confined to the existing roadway and shoulder to rehabilitate the
Parkway essentially in -kind. Limited ground disturbance, wetland impacts, stream impacts, and
vegetation removal will occur, particularly related to drainage and slope repairs. FHWA and
NPS will implement strict erosion control, best management practices, and minimize
disturbances to natural and historic resources.
Environmental Commitments and Mitigation Measures
The following conservation measures are proposed to avoid and minimize potential effects to the
Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel:
• Conservation measures will be implemented in the Grandfather Mountain Corridor, MP
300-305
• Night work will not be permitted to avoid interference with nocturnal activities
• All trees proposed for cutting or trimming will be marked by the construction contractor
in the field and inspected by qualified contractor biologists, in coordination with
FHWA/NPS prior to removal. The biologists will make the following determinations:
o Biologists will inspect the trees to determine if they may contain CNFS nests. If
suitable den trees must be cut, inspect accessible cavities visually and with peeper
scope. Look for evidence of use such as finely shredded birch bark. Any trees
containing confirmed nests will not be removed.
o Biologists will direct contractor to avoid trees with cavities (e.g., old gnarly trees,
snags, trees with woodpecker holes or rotted knotholes) and dreys (nests). In
addition to yellow birch, den trees can be in other species including American
beech, maple, buckeye, and spruce. Dreys are most often in conifers.
o Given its importance as a den tree and source of nest material, avoid cutting
yellow birch greater than 8 inches in diameter at breast height when possible,
especially in mixed stands where yellow birch is limited.
o Spruce and hemlock trees will not be removed unless they are posing a threat to
the stability of the roadway or associated drainage features.
• Contractor staff will be informed of the potential presence of CNFS. If flying squirrels of
any type are observed by the contractor, they shall halt all work in the area and inform
NPS/FHWA and USFWS immediately for further guidance.
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• Conduct tree removal work outside of the March 15 — August 30 time period when
squirrels could have pups.
• Avoid creating large canopy gaps along the road, which will limit squirrel movement.
This is especially important in areas without many large trees. When creating gaps >40
feet wide, leave a tree for a launch point.
The following conservation measures will be implemented to avoid and minimize impacts to
bats:
• Conservation measures will be implemented throughout the entire project corridor
• No tree removal will occur between March 15 - November 15
• If bridge, culvert, or guardwall (structure) work needs to occur between March 15 and
November 15 when bats could be present on the landscape, a qualified wildlife biologist
with expertise in bats contracted by FHWA/NPS will check structures for evidence of
bats.
• The inspections shall occur as close to the beginning of work as possible but always
within two weeks of construction activities beginning.
• A bridge/structure assessment form approved by NPS in consultation with FWS will be
used to document the survey. A copy of the most recent draft assessment form is included
as Appendix G., When the form is finalized by NPS and approved by FWS, a copy of the
most recent form will be provided to the contractor by NPS prior to the survey.
• All bridges should be checked.
• All culverts over 2-feet in diameter, regardless of material, should be checked. If culverts
are big enough to walk through, someone should walk through to check for bats.
• Guardwalls or retaining walls with cracks and crevices large enough to provide habitat
for bats should be checked.
• Checks should follow the Indiana State University Manual for Determining Bat Presence
(see Appendix H). The manual will be provided to the contractor.
• If evidence of bats is seen:
• Contact the FWS immediately to discuss appropriate avoidance measures. No
construction work shall begin at the structure location until discussions with FWS have
concluded.
• If evidence of bats is not found during the inspection of a structure, but evidence or bat
sightings are unexpectedly made during construction, the contractor shall halt work.
NPS/FHWA shall notify FWS immediately. Work will not resume at the structure until
FWS/NPS/FHWA agree how to proceed.
• The preferred avoidance measure is waiting for bats to leave for the season and conduct
work between Nov 16 and March 14. If this cannot occur, FHWA and NPS will reinitiate
consultation with the USFWS to assess impacts of the proposed activity and determine
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additional conservation measures. A more detailed survey and implementation plan may
be required. This could include potential night work after bats leave for the evening,
excluding bats, hand removal of bats, or other techniques as appropriate.
• Regardless of when work is done, if bats are found, ensure habitat remains after bridge is
repaired so bats can return the following season.
• Reporting to FWS - forms documenting pre -construction checks should be sent to the
FHWA/NPS by the contractor monthly or within one business day of encountering
evidence of bats. NPS will provide a compilation of the reports to USFWS every 90 days,
or whenever bats are documented, whichever is sooner.
The following conservation measures will be implemented to avoid and minimize impacts to
Swamp Pink:
• Best management practices will be used to prevent indirect impacts by sedimentation.
This will include the use of fiber roll or filter berm. An erosion and sediment control plan
will be prepared and submitted to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality for review and approval
• The contractor, NPS, and FHWA staff will not stage materials, equipment, or vehicles
along the roadway shoulders between Milepost 248.0-249.0.
• NPS staff will monitor hydroseeding and turf establishment activities within 100 meters
of the known population to ensure that fescue or other seeds are not applied outside of the
roadway shoulders.
The following conservation measures will be implemented to avoid and minimize impacts to
Rock Gnome Lichen:
• The design will be carefully specified to avoid direct impacts.
• Contactors and equipment will not enter the stream channel beneath Stack Rock Creek
Bridge (Milepost 304) and construction debris will be contained/secured on the bridge
deck until removal. Debris will be removed at the end of each workday.
• The contractor, NPS, and FHWA staff will not stage materials, equipment, or vehicles
along the roadway shoulders within 100 meters of Stack Rock Creek Bridge.
• Best management practices will be used to prevent indirect impacts by sedimentation. An
erosion and sediment control plan will be prepared and submitted to the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality for review and approval.
The following conservation measures for the Bog turtle were recommended but are not subject to
Section 7 consultation:
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• Avoid soil disturbance, excavation, or other activities that could impact wetland hydrology
adjacent to and within bog turtle wetlands.
• If possible, conduct work adjacent to/within bog turtle wetlands during the bog turtle
hibernation period which is November 1 to February 28/29.
• Use best management practices (BMPs) to avoid the spread of invasive plants into
wetlands.
• Where road work bisects known bog turtle habitat, attempt to include bog turtle
passageways or retrofit existing culverts in a manner that will allow for bog turtle passage
to connect habitat and reduce road mortality.
All bridges, culverts and other roadside features will be repaired or replaced in kind to match the
historic character of the roadway.
Summary of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act Compliance
FHWA obtained an official species list using the USFWS Information for Planning and
Consultation (IPaC) website in March 2021. The query resulted in the identification of fourteen
species (See Appendix A). FHWA initiated consultation with the USFWS in May 2021. The
initial contact included a project description, GIS data, and preliminary conclusions. FHWA and
NPS also requested any additional conservation measures, recommendations, or other feedback.
On June 7, 2021 USFWS submitted a response that included numerous recommendations for the
project and requested the preparation of a Biological Evaluation. A draft version of the
Biological Assessment was submitted to USFWS on July 9, 2021. FHWA received comments
from USFWS and provided a final revision on July 29, 2021. The Biological Assessment
contains numerous conservation measures as described in the Environmental Commitment
section above. The BE contains the following conclusion:
• Based on the results of this evaluation, FHWA and NPS have determined the project would have
no effect on the following seven federally regulated species: Spruce -fir Moss Spider
(Microhexura montivaga); Blue Ridge Goldenrod (Solidago spithamaea); Dwarf -flowered
Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora); Heller's Blazingstar (Liatris helleri); Roan Mountain Bluet
(Hedyotis purpurea vor. montana); Spreading Avens (Geum radiatum); and, Virginia Spiraea
(Spiraea virginiana). The project would also have no effect on the at -risk Golden Winged
Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera). A may affect, not likely to adversely affect determination has
been reached for six federally regulated species including the Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel
(Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus), Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens), Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis
septentrionalis), Virginia Big -eared Bat (Corynorhinus/Plecotus townsendii virginianus), Swamp
Pink (Helonias bullata), and Rock Gnome Lichen (Gymnoderma lineare). The project may affect
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but is not likely to adversely affect three at -risk species including the Carolina Hemlock (Tsugo
caroliniana), Tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus), and Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus).
On August 10, 2021, USFWS concurred with the FHWA conclusions. The concurrence is
contingent upon numerous conditions specified in the Biological Assessment.
Summary of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Compliance
NPS is the lead federal agency for Section 106 compliance. On July 13, 2021, NPS sent a
consultation letter to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) containing
the following assessment:
The area of potential effects (APE) for this project includes the area that would be
directly impacted by road maintenance (Sections 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, and 2H), as
well as the area from which the maintenance activities would be visible and audible.
Historic properties within the APE include the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP) eligible Blue Ridge Parkway Historic District (BN0905), and its contributing
features of bridges, culverts, and landscaping, that are located within the Sections listed
above.
Several sections of the parkway and its contributing features of bridges, culverts, and
landscaping will all be included as elements of this proposed project. The park has been
working closely with the NCSHPO office, and through that consultation notes that the
proposed work will not rise to the level of causing an adverse effect to the parkway.
An NPS archeologist evaluated the project APE and does not anticipate any effects to
unidentified cultural resources.
Blue Ridge Parkway and NPS Southeast Regional Office subject matter experts have
reviewed this project and determined it would have no adverse effect on the Blue Ridge
Parkway Historic District.
The SHPO concurred with the NPS determination in a letter dated August 20, 2021 (SHPO file
ER-21-1921).
Additional Agency Coordination and Compliance
NPS and FHWA are preparing concurrent NEPA documentation. The NPS environmental/PEPC
review file PIN 102368 contains additional documentation and analysis.
A wetland and Waters of the US survey is currently being conducted. Any work that would
result in wetland/stream impacts will require Clean Water Act, Section 404 and 401 permits
Erosion and Sediment Control plan review is required. This may require a Trout Buffer Waiver,
and other state permitting. An NPDES permit will be required.
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Categorical Exclusion Recommendation:
On the basis of the environmental impact information in the statutory compliance file, with
which I am familiar, I believe the project should be categorically excluded from further NEPA
analysis.
8/24/2021
Ryan Kimberley Date
Environmental Protection Specialist
Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division
Federal Highway Administration
Categorical Exclusion Determination:
On the basis of the environmental impact information in the statutory compliance file, with
which I am familiar, I am categorically excluding the described project from further NEPA
analysis. The project meets the 23 CFR 771.117(a) definition of a categorical exclusion. No
unusual circumstances per 23 CFR 771.117(b) apply.
Kevin S. Rose
Environmental Team Leader
Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division
Federal Highway Administration
Date
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Appendix A: Environmental Checklist
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act:
• Are Federally -listed species potentially present in the study area? ®Yes, see Notes' ❑No
If Yes, effects determination:
❑No Effect ®May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect ❑May Affect, Likely to Adversely
Affect
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act:
• Are historic properties known to be present in the study area? ®Yes ❑No
If Yes, will they be impacted by the project? NYes ❑No
• Will previously undisturbed ground be disturbed?
NYes ❑No
• Effects determination:
❑No Historic Properties Affected NNo Adverse Effect ❑Adverse Effect, MOA Executed
• Was tribal consultation completed? ❑Yes NNo
Water and Wetlands:
• Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
Are impacts to Waters of the US anticipated? NYes ❑No
If Yes, approval anticipated:
NNationwide Permit (NWP) ❑Regional General Permit ❑Individual Permit
• Section 401 of the Clean Water Act
NNWP certified by State ❑Individual Certification
• Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)
Will the land disturbance threshold likely be exceeded to require a permit and SWPPP?
NYes ❑ No
• Is post -construction stormwater management review/approval anticipated? ❑Yes NNo
• NProject is consistent with Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands
Floodplains:
• Is the project in a FEMA floodplain?
❑Yes NNo ❑ Floodplain not mapped
• ❑ Project is consistent with Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management
Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act:
• Does the project meet the Section 4(f) exemption for Federal lands transportation facilities under
Section 1119(c)(2) of MAP-21, 23 U.S.C. 138(a)? NYes ❑No
• Is there a use of a Section 4(f) property in the study area? ❑Yes NNo
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If Yes, De Minimis Finding:❑ Programmatic:❑ Individual 4(f): ❑
Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund:
• Was the property purchased with grant funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund?
❑Yes ZNo
• If Yes, was documentation of approval from National Park Service Director received for the
conversion or replacement of 6(f) property? ❑Yes ❑No
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972:
• Is the project in a Coastal Zone? ❑Yes ZNo
• If yes, will a Federal Consistency Review be completed? ❑Yes ❑No
Right of Way:
• Is the project completely within the transportation facility's right-of-way? ®Yes ❑No
• If no, will the project require relocations or easements? ❑Yes ❑No
Hazardous Waste and Materials:
• Are hazardous materials or contamination exceeding regulatory thresholds (as set by U.S. EPA,
County Environmental Health, etc.) present? ❑Yes ZNo
• If Yes, is the nature and extent of the hazardous materials or contamination fully
known? ❑Yes ❑No, plan for securing information provided in Notes
Section 7 a of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act:
• Are there Wild and Scenic Rivers? ❑Yes NNo El Eligible
If Yes, has review by the river -administering agency been completed? ❑Yes ❑No
Clean Air Act:
• Is the project in a non -attainment area? ❑Yes ZNo
If Yes, is the project on the Transportation Improvement Program(TIP)/State Implementation
Plan(SIP)? ❑ Yes ❑No
Highway Traffic and Construction Noise Regulations:
• ❑ The proposed project is a Type I project (highway on a new location, substantial horizontal or
vertical alteration, new through or auxiliary lanes). Noise analysis is required.
• ❑ The proposed project is a Type II project (retrofit for noise abatement).
• Z The proposed project is a Type III project (noise analysis not required).
• ❑ Does not apply.
Environmental Justice and Title IV Act:
• Is an Environmental Justice population, as identified in Executive Order 12898, present?
❑Yes, explanation provided in Notes section ZNo
• Will the project induce disproportionately high and adverse impacts to minority, low income, or
special groups? ❑Yes, additional analysis is needed ❑No
Farmland Protection Policy Act for Highway Projects:
• Does the project displace, require acquisition of, or require an easement from farmland?
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❑Yes ❑X No
Does the project affect any other resources not listed above? Explain below and list anticipated
„or-4.
Federally -listed species per U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's IPaC:
• Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel, Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus
• Gray Bat, Myotis grisescens
• Northern Long-eared Bat, Myotis septentrionalis
• Virginia Big -eared Bat, Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii virginianus
• Bog Turtle, Clemmys muhlenbergii
• Spruce -fir Moss Spider, Microhexura montivaga
• Blue Ridge Goldenrod, Solidago spithamaea
• Dwarf -flowered Heartleaf, Hexastylis naniflora
• Heller's Blazingstar, Liatris helleri
• Roan Mountain Bluet, Hedyotis purpurea var. montana
• Spreading Avens, Geum radiatum
• Swamp Pink, Helonias bullata
• Virginia Spiraea, Spiraea virginiana
• Rock Gnome Lichen, Gymnoderma lineore
At -Risk species per USFWS consultation:
• Carolina Hemlock, Tsuga caroliniana
• Golden Winged Warbler, Vermivora chrysoptera
• Tricolored bat, Perimyotis subflavus
• Little Brown Bat, Myotis Lucifugus
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160 Zillicoa Street Suite B
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
August 10, 2021
Mr. Ryan Kimberley
Federal Highway Administration
22001 Loudoun County Parkway
Building E2, Suite 200
Ashburn, Virginia 20147
Subject: National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway Improvement Projects 21313, 2C11, 2D18,
2E 16, 21729, 2G 14, and 2H 17 in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Watauga, and
Wilkes Counties, North Carolina.
Dear Mr. Kimberley:
On July 16, 2021, we received (via email) your information requesting our comments on the
subject project. Comments in response to a scoping request were provided on June 7, 2021. We
have reviewed the information that you presented and the following comments are provided in
accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.§ 4321 et
seq.); the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661 - 667e); the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 703); and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 - 1543) (Act).
Proiect Description
According to the information provided, the National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway (BLRI)
and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have received funding through the Great
American Outdoors Act to rehabilitate approximately 76 miles of the BLRI motor road in
Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Watauga, and Wilkes Counties (Sections 213-21-1, Milepost
229.6 — 305.1). The primary objective of the project is to improve the condition and extend the
pavement life of the motor road in North Carolina Sections 213-21-1. The proposed project
involves pavement and drainage improvements including culvert repair, culvert replacement,
scour repair, and other rehabilitation activities. Ground disturbance, stream and wetland impacts,
and vegetation removal will occur.
Your information did not include specific information or details regarding construction plans,
permitting, or construction timelines; however, additional information was provided during email
correspondence from May 14 — 20, 2021. A culvert assessment identified 302 culverts needing
repair due to poor (119), critical (47), or unknown (118) condition and/or performance problems
(18). Additionally, 28 bridges were identified as needing repair (26) and/or full deck
replacement (2). The following additional project details were provided:

Mr. Kimberley — FHWA
2
The proposed project will include repairs to the roadway, bridges, culverts, and access to
structures for repairs. In some places, rehabilitation activities could extend beyond the
motor road.
The full scope of work includes:
o Heavy 3R (resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation).
o Light 3R (edge erosion rehabilitation, pavement marking, crack sealing, light
pavement patching).
o Signage and pavement markings improvements for sight and distance aimed at
enhancing safety.
o Shoulder stabilization with aggregate topsoil and turf establishment or geogrid
pavers.
o Stone curb removal and resetting.
o Asphalt sidewalk reconstruction at overlook parking areas.
o Guardrail and stone guardwall repair and reconstruction.
o Drainage work includes inspecting and evaluating culverts, headwalls, inlets,
ditches, and outfalls for needed cleaning, reconditioning and replacement. This
activity may include vegetation removal for access and maintenance of
structures.
o Minor bridge repairs including the following types of repairs:
■ cleaning and repointing stone masonry;
■ cleaning and resealing deck joints and vertical joints;
■ installing object markers and clearance signs;
■ cleaning and sealing concrete decks;
■ repairing minor damage to concrete;
■ milling and overlaying;
■ waterproofing membranes;
■ structural concrete crack injection;
■ removing graffiti;
■ repairing broken utilities;
■ cleaning and painting structural steel;
■ repairing bridge rails; and
■ miscellaneous grading and erosion repairs.
Federally Listed Species
An assessment of suitable habitat and potential impact to 18 species was conducted by
environmental specialist with the BLRI and FHWA in June of 2021. The findings were
compiled and included in the "FHWA Project BLRI 2B13-2H17, Blue Ridge Parkway
Rehabilitation, Biological Evaluation, Revision #l" (biological evaluation) submitted to our
office on July 16, 2021. The following species and their associated habitats were evaluated:

Mr. Kimberley — FHWA
3
Species
Protection
Status'>
Status of Occurence'
Blue Ridge goldenrod
Solidago spithamaea
T
C
P
C
Bog turtle
Glyptemys muhlenbergii
T(S/A)
C
C
C
C
C
C
Carolina Hemlock
Tsuga caroliniana
ARS
C
C
Carolina northern flying
squirrel
Glaucomys sabrinus
coloratus
E
C
C
C
C
Dwarf -flowered heartleaf
Hexastylis naniflora
T
C
Golden -winged warbler
Vermivora chrysoptera
ARS
C
C
C
C
Gray bat
Myotis grisescens
E
P
C
C
P
P
P
Heller's blazing star
Liatris helleri
T
C
C
C
C
Little brown bat
Myotis lucifugus
ARS
P
C
C
P
C
C
Northern long-eared bat
Myotis septentrionalis
T
C
C
C
C
C
C
Roan mountain bluet
Hedyotis purpurea var.
montana
E
C
C
C
C
Rock gnome lichen
Gymnoderma lineare
E
C
C
Spreading avens
Geum radiatum
E
C
C
P
C
Spruce -fir moss spider
Microhexura montivaga
E
Ccx
CcH
Ccx
Swamp pink
Helonias bullata
T
C
Tricolored bat
Perimyotis subflavus
ARS
P
P
C
C
C
C
Virginia big -eared bat
V
Corynorhinus townsendii
vir inianus
E
C
C
C
Virginia spiraea
Spiraea virginiana
T
C
' E = endangered, T = threatened, T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance, ARS = at -risk
species, and CAN = candidate species.
2 C = current, P = potential, and CCH = current and county includes critical habitat.
The biological evaluation states that no suitable habitat is present in the proposed project area
and will therefore have no effect on the following species: Blue Ridge goldenrod, dwarf -
flowered heartleaf, golden -winged warbler, Heller's blazing star, Roan Mountain bluet,
spreading avens, spruce -fir moss spider, and Virginia spiraea. Based on the information
provided, we agree with this assessment.
Bog turtle is federally listed as threatened (due to similarity of appearance) and is not subject to
section 7 consultation; however, it is a species of concern for our office. If bog turtles or suitable
habitat is identified within the proposed project area or proposed activities will impact hydrology
of suitable habitat (i.e. changing drainage patterns to/from wetlands), the BLRI and FHWA have
agreed to coordinate the project with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and the NC
Wildlife Resources Commission and implement the following general recommendations to the
extent practicable:
• Avoid soil disturbance, excavation, or other activities that could impact wetland
hydrology adjacent to and within bog turtle wetlands.

Mr. Kimberley — FHWA 4
• If possible, conduct work adjacent to/within bog turtle wetlands during the bog turtle
hibernation period which is November 1 to February 28/29.
• Use best management practices (BMPs) to avoid the spread of invasive plants into
wetlands.
• Where road work bisects known bog turtle habitat, attempt to include bog turtle
passageways or retrofit existing culverts in a manner that will allow for bog turtle passage
to connect habitat and reduce road mortality. The Service can provide BMPs for turtle
passageways.
Suitable habitat for Carolina northern flying squirrel (CNFS) may exist along the BLRI motor
road between Milepost 300-305 (Grandfather Mountain corridor). The following conservation
measures will be implemented within the Grandfather Mountain corridor to avoid and minimize
potential impacts to the species:
• No night work will occur.
• In coordination with the BLRI and FHWA, all trees proposed for cutting or trimming will
be marked by the contractor and inspected by a qualified biologist. The biologist will:
o Inspect marked trees to determine species and suitability for dreys and/or denning.
o If suitable trees are identified and cannot be avoided, the biologist will inspect
accessible cavities visually and with a peeper scope for evidence of CNFS use.
Any trees containing evidence of use will not be removed.
o Direct contractors to avoid:
■ Trees with cavities (e.g., old gnarly trees, snags, trees with woodpecker
holes or rotted knotholes).
■ Cutting yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) greater than 8 inches in
diameter at breast height when possible, especially in mixed stands where
yellow birch is limited.
■ Cutting red spruce (Picea rubens), fir (Abies fraseri), and hemlock (Tsuga
spp.) unless they are posing a threat to the stability of the motor road or
associated drainage features.
■ Cutting trees that would create large canopy gaps along the road. If gaps
greater than 40 feet wide are created, a large tree will be retained for a
CNFS launch point.
• Tree removal will occur outside of the CNFS maternity season (March 15 — August 30)
when CNFS could have pups.
• Contractors will be informed of the potential presence of CNFS. If flying squirrels of any
type are observed by the contractor, all work in the area will stop and the contractor will
notify and contact the BLRI, FHWA, and Service immediately for further guidance.
Suitable occupied habitats for gray bat, northern long-eared bat, Virginia big -eared bat, little
brown bat, and tricolored bat occur throughout the entire 76-mile project corridor. The following
conservation measures will be implemented along the project corridor to avoid and minimize
potential impacts to these species:
• No tree removal will occur between March 15 and November 15 when bats could be
present on the landscape (except as noted below).

Mr. Kimberley — FHWA
• If bridge, culvert, or guardwall (structure) work needs to occur between March 15 and
November 15, a qualified biologist will inspect structures for evidence of bat use prior to
construction.
• Inspections will follow the Indiana State University Manual for Determining Bat
Presence. The manual will be provided to the qualified biologist preforming inspections.
• Inspections will occur as close to the beginning of work as possible and within two weeks
of construction activities beginning.
• A structure assessment form approved by the BLRI and Service will be used to document
inspections.
• All bridges will be inspected.
• All culverts over 2-feet in diameter, regardless of material, will be inspected. If culverts
are big enough to walk through, a qualified biologist will walk the length of the culvert.
• All guardwalls or retaining walls with cracks and crevices large enough to provide habitat
for bats will be inspected.
• If evidence of bats is seen:
o The BLRI or FHWA will notify the Service immediately to discuss appropriate
avoidance measures. No work will begin at the structure location until
discussions with the Service have concluded.
o The preferred avoidance measure is waiting for bats to leave for the season and
delaying work until construction can be complete between November 16 and
March 14. If this cannot occur, the BLRI and FWHA will reinitiate consultation
with the Service to assess impacts of the proposed activity and determine
additional conservation measures.
o Regardless of when work is done, if bat use is observed, ensure habitat remains
after the structure is repaired so bats can return the following season.
• If evidence of bats is not found during the inspection of a structure, but evidence or bat
sightings are unexpectedly made during construction, the contractor will stop work and
the BLRI and FHWA will notify the Service immediately. No work will resume at the
structure location until discussions with the Service have concluded.
• Complete structure assessment forms will be provided to the BLRI and FHWA by the
contractor monthly or within one business day of encountering evidence of bats. The
BLRI will compile the forms and submit them to the Service every 90 days, or when bats
are documented, whichever is sooner.
Suitable occupied habitat for swamp pink occurs downslope of the project area between Milepost
248 and 249. The following conservation measures will be implemented in that 1-mile corridor
to avoid and minimize potential impacts to the species:
• No materials, equipment, or vehicles will be staged along motor road shoulders.
• BLRI staff will monitor hydroseeding and turf establishment activities within 100 meters
of the known population to ensure that fescue or other seeds are not applied outside of
motor road shoulders.
• Best management practices will be used to prevent indirect impacts from sedimentation.
This will include the use of fiber rolls and/or filter berms. An erosion and sediment
control plan will be prepared and submitted to the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for review and approval.

Mr. Kimberley — FHWA 6
Suitable occupied habitat for rock gnome lichen occurs in Stackrock Creek beneath the motor
road bridge at Milepost 304. The following conservation measures will be implemented in this
location to avoid and minimize potential impacts to the species:
• There will be no direct impacts to Stackrock Creek.
• No materials, equipment, or vehicles will be staged along motor road shoulders within
100 meters of the Stackrock Creek bridge.
• Contactors and equipment will not enter the stream channel and construction debris will
be contained/secured on the bridge deck until removal. Debris will be removed at the end
of each workday.
• Best management practices will be used to prevent indirect impacts from sedimentation.
An erosion and sediment control plan will be prepared and submitted to the NCDEQ for
review and approval.
BLRI staff have not identified Carolina hemlock along the motor road but will notify the Service
if trees are identified during marking of trees for removal. If Carolina hemlock is observed
within the Grandfather Mountain corridor, the trees will not be cut unless they are posing a threat
to the stability of the motor road or associated drainage features. If Carolina hemlock is
observed outside the Grandfather Mountain corridor, the BLRI and FHWA will contact the
Service for guidance. No work will resume at the structure location until discussions with the
Service have concluded.
The BLRI and FHWA have determined that the project "may affect, but is not likely to adversely
affect" (MANLAA) the following federally listed species: CNFS, gray bat, northern long-eared
bat, Virginia big -eared bat, swamp pink, and rock gnome lichen. Based on the information
provided and the commitment to implement the above conservation measures, we concur.
The BLRI and FHWA have determined that the project MANLAA the following federally at -risk
species: Carolina hemlock, little brown bat, and tricolored bat. Based on the information
provided and the commitment to implement the above conservation measures, we concur. In
order to avoid the disruption to ongoing or planned actions, the Service recommended
conferencing for these species to facilitate the impact analysis included in the biological
evaluation. The conference can be adopted as concurrence if a final rule for these becomes
effective during the life of the project.
We believe the requirements under section 7 of the Act are fulfilled for the federally listed
species discussed above. However, obligations under section 7 of the Act must be reconsidered
if. (1) new information reveals impacts of the identified action may affect listed species or
critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) the identified action is subsequently
modified in a manner that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is listed or
critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the identified action.
Fish and Wildlife Resource Recommendations
We are also concerned about the potential effects the proposed project could have on other
natural resources within and surrounding project area. The general recommendations for the
benefit of fish and wildlife resources, outlined in our June 6, 2021 scoping letter, remain relevant
to the proposed project.

Mr. Kimberley — FHWA
7
The Service appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments. Please contact Ms. Rebekah
Reid of our staff at [e-mail], if you have any questions. In any future
correspondence concerning this project, please reference Log Number 4-2-21-207.
Sincerely,
Janet Mizzi
Field Supervisor
Cc (via email):
Andy Otten, National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway
Scott Jones, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Secretary D. Reid Wilson
August 20, 2021
Andrew Triplett andrew_triplett(d),np� s. _og_v
National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway
199 Hemphill Knob Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Re: Improve pavement from NC Sections 2B-2H from Mileposts (MP) 229.6 to MP 305.1, Blue Ridge
Parkway, Wilkes, Ashe, Watauga, Avery, Caldwell, and Alleghany Counties, ER 21-1921
Dear Mr. Triplett:
Thank you for your submission of July 16, 2021, concerning the above -referenced project. We have
reviewed the information and Scope of Work provided and offer the following comments:
The proposed project involves both maintenance repair work and re -paving within the Blue Ridge Parkway
right-of-way. An NPS archaeologist has evaluated the area of potential effects (APE) and determined that
there is low probability for adverse effects to unidentified cultural resources. Based on the information
provided and the limited extent of proposed ground disturbance, we concur that no historic resources are
likely to be affected by the undertaking.
We have determined that the project as proposed will not have an adverse effect on any historic structures.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579
or environmental.reviewkncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
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Ramona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer
cc: Tracy Swartout, NPS
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Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6898

WRC
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 9
Cameron Ingram, Executive Director
November 29, 2022
Lori Beckwith
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801
Dave Wanucha
NCDEQ, DWR
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston Salem, NC 27105
SUBJECT: Comments on NWP/WQC Application for NPS BRP Pavement and Drainage
Maintenance from US 21 (Roaring Gap) to US 421 (Deep Gap), Alleghany and Wilkes
DWR 20221614 ver.1 (FHWA No. BLRI2B 13- 2H 17)
Dear Ms. Beckwith and Mr. Wanucha,
Contractors for the National Park Service Blue Ridge Parkway (NPS BRP) applied for a Nationwide 404
Permit and 401 Certification for the subject project. I am familiar with the wildlife resources in the area
but did not visit the project sites. Comments on the application from the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) are offered to conserve wildlife resources affected by the project and
to promote wildlife -based recreation in accordance with applicable provisions of the state and federal
Environmental Policy Acts (G.S. 113A-lthrough 113-10; 1 NCAC 25 and 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c),
respectively), the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et seq.), and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The project will impact Little Glade, Brush, Bullhead, Garden, Waterfall, Meadow Fork, Pike, and Little
Fork creeks, or their unnamed tributaries, in Alleghany and Wilkes counties. Most of the work will
involve channel dewatering and excavation of accumulated sediments in the vicinity of culverts that pass
under the parkway or connecting roadways.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

BLRI2B13- 2H17 Page 2 November 29, 2022
Alleghany and Wilkes
The potential effects of the project on federally listed species have already been addressed in consultation
with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The NCWRC supports the conservation measures outlined in the
consultation information that was included with the application.
Some of the affected streams are small, first order tributaries that are likely fishless. However, others
support wild trout populations at or short distances downstream of the impact sites. The NCWRC
requests that the October 15 to April 15 moratorium for work in all streams and buffers be adhered to, as
proposed, because there are naturally reproducing trout at or downstream of several project sites.
In addition to the moratorium, effective sediment and erosion controls will be needed and work should be
performed steadily within jurisdictional areas to minimize the potential for downstream sedimentation.
Sedimentation, if it occurred, could be extensive because the sites are situated near the headwaters of
these stream systems.
The NCWRC emphasizes that overly widening or deepening of channels and the elevating of culvert
outlets (aka perching) should be avoided. While the intent of the work is to restore hydraulic capacities of
drainage structures, it is nonetheless important to balance that objective with the natural functions of these
systems, including aquatic life support and sediment transport. Therefore, to the extent possible,
excavation should mimic stable or reference channel dimensions that are expected for the size of the
streams. Unless already otherwise addressed, these expectations should be included as special permit
conditions. And, they should be communicated to construction staffs, particularly in maintenance
situations where detailed work plans may not be prepared.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and provide recommendations on this project. Please contact me
at david.mchenrygncwildlife.org or [phone] if you have any questions about these comments.
Cordially,
Dave McHenry, NCWRC Western DOT Coordinator
cc: John Thomas, Gannett Fleming

From: Thomas, John T.
To: McHenry, David G
Subject: RE: [External] FW: Blue Ridge Parkway culvert maintenance project
Date: Monday, November 14, 2022 8:33:32 AM
Good morning Dave,
Hope you are doing well and had a great weekend.
Thank you for your questions. No, none of the pipes are being replaced. The maintenance work
involves repairing headwalls where needed and sediment & debris removal. The pipes are in good
shape. I guess they built things better back in the 1930's. One thing is for certain, the concrete from
back then is more durable than what they pour now. Also, NPS does not clear snow on this section
of the parkway. When it snows or iced over, they close the parkway. Therefore, no salt or other ice
clearing chemicals are used on the parkway. I think that might have something to do with the
condition of the concrete pipes.
The plan is to submit the ePCN this week, hopefully by Wednesday.
Thank you for your prompt response to our request.
John Thomas
Gannett Fleming
ithomas(@gfnet.com
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From: McHenry, David G <[e-mail]>
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To: Thomas, John T. <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] FW: Blue Ridge Parkway culvert maintenance project
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I was wondering about that. Thanks for the clarification. Are the pipes being replaced, or are just
headwall repairs planned along with some sediment removal?
I reviewed all the sites with GIS and sent the information to our fish biologist for review last
Wednesday.
BTW you can go ahead and submit the ePCN without including comments from NCWRC. Typically, in
practice, the ePCN itself serves as the NCWRC notice for NWP/GPs (we receive them automatically)
and then we respond to the project proponent, Corps, and DWR concurrently on any submittal.

Advance coordination is typically not needed with more routine stuff like maintenance, but it is
certainly appreciated.
I don't anticipate commenting anything unusual on this project, just routine measures such as
minimize excavation to avoid culvert outlet perching/channel destabilization, work in the dry, adhere
to moratorium, etc...
Dave
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Good morning Dave,
Hope the storm passes your area without damage. I sent you this email earlier this week requesting
NC WRC comment on project Trout waters in Alleghany and Wilkes Counties associated with the
referenced project as is required by the regional conditions of USACEW Nationwide Permits. Since
the email I have discovered an error in the impact summary table of the permit plan. The stream
channel work involves repair of headwalls and removal of sediment & debris from the existing
culverts. The stream channel impacts in the summary were listed wrong as permanent, while the
impacts are temporary. There is no net lost of stream channel or stream channel function. I have
attached a revised table. Please provide me your questions and comments. I am hoping to submit
the ePCN first of next week and would appreciate your prompt response to our request.
Thank you,
John Thomas
Gannett Fleming
ithomas(@gfnet.com
919 389-4391
From: Thomas, John T.
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 12:55 PM
To: McHenry, David G <David.mchenry(@ncwiIdIife.org>
Cc: Archual, Adam J. <aarchual(@gfnet.com>
Subject: Blue Ridge Parkway culvert maintenance project
Dave,
Thank you for taking my call earlier today. As discussed, the National Park Service Blue Ridge

Parkway (BRP) with Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) as the lead federal agency is proposing
mill and fill re -pavement and some culvert maintenance (i.e., repair headwalls and cleaning
sediment/debris from existing culverts) to 20 culverts on USACE determined jurisdictional stream
channels on the BRP. The project begins at US 21, Roaring Gap, Alleghany County and ends at US
421, Deep Gap, Watauga County. FHWA completed a NEPA Categorical Exclusion for the project
that included formal consultations with the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that resulted in FHWA
commitments to conservation measures to mitigate potential impacts to Sec. 7 Threaten and
Endangered species and with State Historic Preservation Office to address Sec. 106 concerns. FHWA
also has been in consultation with USACE and NC DENR for Sec. 404 permitting, Sec. 401 State Water
Quality Certification and State Land Quality stormwater/erosion control permitting. We are currently
working on the ePCN applications for the project. I have attached a vicinity map and a permit plan
(includes JD impact table and typical dewatering plan for culvert work) for your review for comments
for Trout Waters in Alleghany and Wilkes Counties. The FHWA project contract conditions include
requirement for contractor to observe the Oct. 15th to April 15th Trout Moratorium and I anticipate
the Trout Moratorium will be special condition to the Sec. 404 and Sec. 401 project authorizations.
The purpose of this email is to request NC Wildlife Resources Commission comments as required by
Sec. 404 Nationwide Permit Regional Conditions for temporary impacts to NC Trout Waters in
Alleghany and Wilkes County.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information for your
comments.
Thankyou
John Thomas
Gannett Fleming
a thomasCcDgfnet.com
919 389-4391
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