20160070 Ver 1_Application_20160120

Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name:_Brid e 990016 NC 197
2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant: NC DOT
3. Name of Consultant/Agent:
*Agent authorization needs lo be attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s):
5. Site Address: N/A
6. Subdivision Name:
7. City: Pensacola
8. County: Yance�
9. Lat: 35.82799 Long: -82.33026 (Decimal Degrees Please )
] 0. Quadrangle Name: Mount Mitchell
11. Waterway: Elk Fork
12. Watershed: French Broad River
13. Requested Action:
X Nationwide Permit # 14
General Permit #
_ Jurisdictional Determination Request
_ Pre-Application Request
The following infonnation will be completed by Corps oFfice:
AID:
Prepare Pile Folder Assign number in ORM Begin Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:

Transportatian
January 20, 2016
Ms. Lori Beckwith
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Subject: NationwidePermit#14
Qridge 990016, NC 197
State Project No. 41665.3A
Yancey County, NC
Dear Ms. Beckwith:
PAT McCRORY
coven,o,
NICHOLAS J. TENNYSON
Secrefary
1 have enclosed a set of plans, a PCN application for NWP #14, and a vicinity map relative to the
proposed bridge replacement project on NC 197, Yancey County, NC.
We propose to replace the existing 18' timber bridge and 12" center crutch bent with a double
barrel box culvert (2 c�i 8'x4') with silis every 9 feet within both barrels to retain streambed
materiaL Exh�as sills are being placed within the culvert due to high stream slope at the site of
7.17%. The skew, topography, and stream hydraulics at site necessitate use of both barrels for
low flow conditions. The roadway overtops during the 2.5 year storm event The stream gradient
should prevent any bar formation or accumulation of material at the culvert inlet and outlets.
Bankfull veloci[ies within the stream are 735 fUs.
Culvert installation will result in permanent impact to 76 liuear feet of Elk Fork; bank
stabilization will permanently impact an additional 105 linear feet Temporary impacts to an
additional 41 feet of the creek are due to a temporary impervious dike diversion during culvert
construction. The stream is approximately 14 feet wide with a predominately cobble and boulder
substrate. Elk Pork is classified as WS-II, Trout, HQW.
Photographs of two double-barrel pipe culvert structw es on private driveways downstream of the
existing bridge are included in the application.
Existing channel morphology will be maintained upstream and downstream of the culvert.
Riparian vegetation will be reestablished along disturbed areas associated with the project.
Stormwater will be diverted through grass-lined ditches or vegelated buffers prior to entering
streams.
This project may impact potentially suitable northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis)
(NLEB) summer roosting habitat Therefore, a may affect, not likely to adversely affect is
requested for the NLEB. Minor tree clearing will be performed for the project. The existing
�Nothing Compares';�._
S�aleofNo�lhCarolina I Departmen�ofTransporta�ion I Divisionlhitlecn
55 Orpnge Slreel I PO Box A279 I Ashevflle, NC 28802-?2]9
828251GI]I T

Lori Beckwith
Page —2 Bridge 990016, Yancey County
,lanua�y 20, 2016
bridge is constructed of timber abutments and timber beams. The crown to bed measurement
(distance fiom travel sw•face to streambed) is 5 feet. Clearance between the bottom of the bridge
and the stream surface is approximately 3 feet. A survey of the bridge did not reveal any
evidence of usage by bats. No effect on the remaining Yancey County list of federally pirotected
species (threatened or endangered) or designated critical habitat will occur. Marella Buncick of
US Fish and Wildlife Service is copied on the application for review.
As a pa�t of the 401 Certification process, the project was processed through the DOT
Programmatic Agreement for Minor Project as required by Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and GS 121-12(a). No Historic Resources will be affected.
By copy of this letter, we request Marla Chambers, Nortli Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission Western Region Coordinator, to commeut directly to the Corps concerning the
permit request.
By copy of this letter, we are asking the Area Roadside Field Operations Engineer, to comment
on the above project. EIk Fork is classified as WS-ll, Trout, HQW. The project will not require a
trout buffer variance.
By copy of this letter, 1 am forwarding one electronic copy of the application package to Kristi
Lynn Carpenter, NC Division of Water Resources, Transportation Permitting Unit with cc to
Kevin Barnett, NC DWR Asheville Regional Office for review and comment. Please charge the
application fee of $240.00 to WBS element # 41665.3A. Please forward comments directly to the
Corps with copy to Division 13 Enviromnental Of6cer.
Your earliest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. If you have any
questions or infonnation needs, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
�� �,�"
Roger D. I3�yan
Division l3 Environmental Officer
Enclosures
cc: J.J. Swain, Jr., P.E.
Chris Medlin, P.E.
Ben DeWit, CPESC
Kevin Barnett
Marla Chambers
Marella Buncick

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�' t'�"�� Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
Corps:
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number:14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? X Yes ❑ No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
X 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit:
because wrilten approval is not required? Certification:
❑ Yes X No ❑ Yes X No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation X Yes ❑ No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes X No
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Bridge 990016, NC 197
2b. County: Yancey
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Pensacola
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state 41665.3A
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if N/A
applicable):
3d. Streetaddress: N/A
3e. City, state, zip: N/A
3f. Telephone no.: N/A
3g. Fax no.: N/A
3h. Email address: N/A
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: North Carolina Department of Transportation
4b. Name: J.J. Swain, Jr., P.E., Division Engineer
4c. Business name N.C. Department of Transportation
(if applicable):
4d. Street address: 55 Orange Street, P.O. Box 3279
4e. City, state, zip: Asheville, NC 28802
4f. Telephone no.: 828-251-6171
4g. Fax no.: 828-251-6394
4h. Email address: rdbryan(c�ncdot.gov
5. AgenUConsultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: N/A
5b. Business name N�A
(if applicable):
5c. Streetaddress: N/A
5d. City, state, zip: N/A
5e. Telephone no.: N/A
5f. Fax no.: N/A
5g. Email address: N/A
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.52799° N Longitude: - 82.33026° W
1 c. Property size: 0.1 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Elk Fork
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS-II, Trout, HQW
2c. River basin: French Broad
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
Existing bridge on NC 197 surrounded by low density residential area, pasture, and forest..
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermiltent and perennial) on the property:
200
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Replace existing 18' timber bridge with a double barrel box (2@8' x 4') culvert with 1.5' sills every 9 linear feet within the
culvert to maintain material on the steep slope. The stream will need both barrels for low flow.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
A permanent impact to 76 linear feet of Elk Fork will be necessary for culvert construction with 105 of rip rap for
bank stabilization at inlet and outlet. A temporary impact to an additional 41 linear feet will be necessary for an
impervious dike to dewater the work area during construction. Equipment used will include excavator, crane, and
trucks.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / � Yes X No ❑ Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): N/A Other: N/A
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � Yes X No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Sb. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes X No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version

Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands X Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres)
Tem orar T
W1 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W2 � P� T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P � T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P � T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (�NT)7 other) (feet) feet)
S1 ❑ P X T Impervious Dike Elk Fork X PER X Corps 14 41
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S1 X P❑ T Rip Rap Elk Fork X PER X Corps 14 105
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S1 X P❑ T Culvert Elk Fork X PER X Corps 14 76
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P � T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 222
3i. Comments:76 feet of permanent culvert impact, 105 feet of permanent impacts for bank stabilization, 41 feet of additional
temporary impacts for construction access and impervious dike. Total permanent project footprint is 181 feet.
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individuall list all o en water im acts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Tem orar T
01 ❑P❑T
02 ❑P�T
03 ❑P❑T
04 ❑P❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If ond or lake construction ro osed, then com lete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
Sf. Total
5g. Comments:
Sh. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an im acts re uire miti ation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tem orar T im act re uired?
61 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑P�T ❑Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
6h.Totalbufferimpacts
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Minimized length of culvert and added sills every 9 feet within the culvert barrels to retain material and maintain fish
passage. Stream gradient (7.17%) and culvert slope (6.77%) are high therefore the structure will be buried 1.5 feet with
the additional sills to retain material. Bottomless structures were not practical at the site due to lack of suitable rock within
5 feet of streambed elevation. A bridge structure would be difficult due to a horizontal curve and a transition in
superelevation at the site.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
N/A
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for X Yes ❑ No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ X Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this X Payment to in-lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. X Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: 76 linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool X cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a descriplion of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes X No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 �,5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Plow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified � Yes X No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules7
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? X Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
The project will use BMP's to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) in compliance with NCDOT's NPDES Permit No.
000250 Post Construction Stormwater Program
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? X DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? N/A
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW
apply (check all that apply): ❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
X Other: N/A
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been N/A
attached7
4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW
(check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246
X Other: N/A
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? N/A
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
Sa. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? N/A
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? N�q
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the � Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWR Surtace Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes � No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑ Yes � No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in � Yes � No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or � Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � Yes � No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Field survey of the project area and evaluation of current distribution data.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
Current Maps/Database
7. Historic or Prehistaric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Current Maps/Database
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? � Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: Project will not impact water passage or flood zone beyond existing
conditions
Sc. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Current FEMA Maps
Roger D. Bryan � � 1/20/2016
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ApplicanUAgenYs Printed Name ApplicanU enPs Signature Date
(Agenfs signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is rovided.
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Figure 1. Bridge 990016, Elk Fork Creek (above and below bridge�, Yancey County, NC.

Figure 2. Photogrephs of two doubie barrel pipe culverts on private driveways downstream of the project area, Elk Fork
Creek, Yancey County, NC.

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PAT MCCRORY
covernor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secremry
Mr. Roger Bryan
NCDOT Division 13 Environmentel Supervisor
North Cazolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Dear Mr. Bryan:
January 19, 2016
Subject: Mitigation Acceptance I,e[ter:
Division 13 Project, Replace Btidge Number 990016 over Elk Fork Creek on NC 199, Yancey
County; WBS E18ment 416653A
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Nor[h Cazolina Department of Environmental Quality -
Division of Mitigation Services (NCDEQ-DMS) will provide the compensatory stream miti�ation for the subject
project. Based on the information received from you on October 12, 20I5, the impacts are located in CU 06010108
of the French Broad River basin in [he Northem Mountains (NM) Eco-Region, and are as follows:
French Iiroad Stream Wetlauds Suffer (Sq. Ft.)
Ofi010108 Non- Coastal
NM ' Cold Cool Wavn Riparian � arian Marsh �one 1 Zone 2
Impacts �6.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(feetlacres
This mitlgatlon acceptance letter replaces the midgation acceptance letter issued on October 13,
2015. This impact and associated mitigation need were under projected by the NCDOT in the 2015 impact data.
NCDEQ-DMS will commit to implement sufficient compensatory sheam mitigation credi[s to offset the impacts
associa[ed wi[h this project as de[em�ined by the regula[ory agencies using the delivery dmeline listed in Section
F3.c.iii of the In-Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28, 2010. If the above reFerenced impact amounts are revised, then
tl�is midga[ion acceptance letter will no longer be valid and a new mitigation acceptance letter will be required from
NCDEQ-DMS.
8420.
If you i�ave any questions or need additiona] information, please contact Ms. Be[h Hazmon at 919-707-
Sin erely, �/$�
Jam s . Stanfill
Credit Ma[�gement Supervisor
cc: Ms. Lori Beckwith, USACE - Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Mc Christopher D. Medlin, P.E., Division 13 Bridge Maintenance Manager
Ms. Linda Pitzpatrick, NCDOT - PDEA
File: NC 197 - Bridge 990016 - Division 13
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