Re_ B-5614 Bridge No_ 9 over Blounts Creek

Carpenter, Kristi
From: Turchy, Michael A
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 4:33 PM
To: Chapman, Amy
Cc: Ward, Garcy; Carpenter,Kristi
Subject: Re: B-5614 Bridge No. 9 over Blounts Creek
I think that should make the Coast Guard Happy. We'll run with that and let you know.
Michael Turchy
Environmental Coordination and Permitting [ECAP] Group Leader
Environmental Analysis Unit
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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Subject: RE: B-5614 Bridge No. 9 over Blounts Creek
Michael,
Let me know if this will suffice.
The attached 401 would be applicable to corresponding Section 404 and Section 9 US Coast Guard Permit.
Amy Chapman, CPM
Branch Chief
401 and Buffer Transportation Permitting Branch
Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-3871 office
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From: Turchy, Michael A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:53 PM
To: Chapman, Amy <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: B-5614 Bridge No. 9 over Blounts Creek
H i Amy,
Just following up with an example of my previous message regarding the request of the Coast Guard to specifically
indicate that the 401 is applicable to the USCG permit. Please see the attached request from the Coast Guard.
I'm happy with a simple email from the DWR representative that the 401 is applicable to the USCG.
But I wasn't sure if you preferred to officially modify the 401 or include other language.
Thanks,
Michael
From: Chapman, Amy amy.chapman(@deq.nc.gov
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 8:22 AM
To: Turchy, Michael [e-mail]
Subject: RE: 401 WQC to Federal Permit Language
Morning!
Not sure what this means other than we have to see on the PC what 404 is required and issue a corresponding
401.
I'll look into it and see if I'm missing something.
Amy Chapman, CPM
Branch Chief
401 and Buffer Transportation Permitting Branch
Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-3871 office
amy.chapman(cadeq.nc.gov
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From: Turchy, Michael <maturchy(,-Oncdot.gov>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 202411:21 PM
To: Chapman, Amy <[e-mail]>
Subject: 401 WQC to Federal Permit Language
H i Amy,
We recently met with Hal Pitts as we're working on the US Coast Guard permit application for Alligator River Bridge
(HB-0001).
During our meeting, Hal noted the November 27t" Update to the Clean Water Act requires the 401 Agency to
specifically indicate the applicability of the 401 to the federal permit(s) they correspond to.
In other words, the 401 would specifically indicate that it is applicable to the Section 404 and Section 9 US Coast
Guard Permit.
This sounded foreign to us, so I wanted to reach out to see if this is somethingyou have heard of.
Thanks for any info or insight,
Michael
Michael Turchy
Environmental Coordination and Permitting [ECAP] Group Leader
Environmental Analysis Unit
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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Subject: [External] Water Quality Certification process update
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On Monday November 2711, the long-awaited update to the Clean Water Act will formally come into
effect. So, what does that mean for all of us when it comes to bridge permits? Well, in accordance
with CWA section 401(a)(2), the Coast Guard will be expected to notify the Environmental Protection
Agency within five days after receiving a bridge permit application as well as a Water Quality
Certification for a bridge project. The procedures have, however, been much more formalized —the
Coast Guard will now forward the actual Water Quality Certification, a copy of the bridge permit
application itself and the associated public notice to EPA for review.
So, what does that mean for applicants? Well, as soon as you receive your WQC, you should send it
to the Coast Guard so that we can notify the EPA and start that review process rolling.
In addition, the fundamental thing to remember is that each federal license or permit that requires a
401 WQC will trigger its own 401(a)(2) notification and review process. If the possibility exists that a
federal licensed or permitted activity may result in a discharge for a point source into a water of the
United States, then the "project proponent," meaning the applicant, must request a meeting with the
appropriate certifying authority at least 30 days before submitting a WQC request. That window
should be built into your project assumptions and timeline. The request should include the
components listed in final rule section 121.5(b) for individual licenses and permits or 121.5(c) for the
issuance of general licenses and permits. The certifying authority will be expected (and must) act on
the request for certification within the "reasonable period of time" which shall not exceed one year
(as determined by the federal licensing or permitting agency and the certifying authority). So, the
more complex a project, the more likely it is that it may require additional study/evaluation of water
quality effects from any potential discharge. Once again, this is somethingyou should consider
duringyour planning process and applicants are highly encouraged to apply for a WQC at least a full
year before the Coast Guard will require the certification for a complete bridge permit application.
In addition, when talking with the WQC certifying agency, be sure to ask if your project will require an
individual WQC or could fall under a blanket WQC for each federal permit. Just because you receive
a Nationwide Permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers which also provides a blanket WQC from
the state does not mean that blanket WQC can be applied to the Coast Guard bridge permit. The
certifying agency will be able to help you with that determination.
Bottom line, as we've stated before, the key to making it through this administrative hurdle is early
and frequent coordination. Feel free to ask your assigned Coast Guard Project Manager plenty of
questions and keep the lines of communication open.
And as always, if you're interested in additional visits from Coast Guard Bridge Program staff, then by
all means let us know and we'll make the necessary arrangements!
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Michael Turchy
Environmental Coordination and Permitting [ECAP] Group Leader
Environmental Analysis Unit
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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919 818 7427 mobile
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From: Thorogood, Michael R II CIV USCG D5 (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:21 PM
To: Riffey, Deanna <[e-mail]>
Cc: Pitts, Hal R CIV USCG D5 (USA) <[e-mail]>; Turchy, Michael A <[e-mail]>; Dilday, Jason L
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Subject: RE: [External] RE: B-5614 Bridge No. 9 over Blounts Creek
Good Afternoon Ms. Riffey,
Thank you for the below information regarding the bridge project for the Bridge No. 9 (SR 1112/Mouth of Creek
Road), Blounts Creek, mile 0.26, near Chocowinity, Beaufort County, NC. I will need further information.
I will need a copy of email correspondence with the Department of Environmental Quality stating that the Water Quality
Certificate (WQC) is still valid and applies to the Coast Guard Bridge Permit Application.
Please provide this information at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me
Thank you for your time
V/ R,
Michael R. Thorogood

USCG 5th District
Bridge Administration Branch
431 Crawford St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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From: Riffey, Deanna <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 12:06 PM
To: Thorogood, Michael R II CIV USCG D5 (USA) <[e-mail]>
Cc: Pitts, Hal R CIV USCG D5 (USA) <[e-mail]>; Turchy, Michael A <[e-mail]>; Dilday, Jason L
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Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: [External] RE: B-5614 Bridge No. 9 over Blounts Creek
Hello Mr. Thorogood,
I have received data regardingyour question below.
Did you mean to ask for the 100-year flood and not a 100-foot flood elevation? If this is the case here is the data.
Datum: NAVD 88
WSEL = 0.0'
100-YR Base Flood Elevation = 6.0'
Mean High Tide = 1.9'
The 100 Yr Flood elevation distance from mean high water will be 6.0' — 1.9' = 4.1'
Please let me know if this is what you were needing for the Public Notice.
Thank you,
Deanna Riffey
From: Thorogood, Michael R II CIV USCG D5 (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:21 AM
To: Riffey, Deanna <[e-mail]>
Cc: Pitts, Hal R CIV USCG D5 (USA) <[e-mail]>; Turchy, Michael A <[e-mail]>; Dilday, Jason L
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Subject: [External] RE: B-5614 Bridge No. 9 over Blounts Creek
Good Morning Ms. Riffey,
I am still in the process of reviewing all the supplemental information for the for the bridge project for the Bridge No. 9
(SR 1112/Mouth of Creek Road), Blounts Creek, mile 0.26, near Chocowinity, Beaufort County, NC.
I am currently drafting up a public notice (PN) usingthe second set of drawings you provided (which are 97%
complete), however, I will need to know the 100-foot flood elevation distance from mean high water at datum
North American Datum of 1988 (NAVD88). I will need to have the PN finalized today.
Please provide this information at or before 10 a.m. today, if possible.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me
Thank you for your time
V/ R,
Michael R. Thorogood
USCG 5th District
Bridge Administration Branch
431 Crawford St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
From: Riffey, Deanna <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:35 PM
To: Pitts, Hal R CIV USCG D5 (USA) <[e-mail]>; Thorogood, Michael R II CIV USCG D5 (USA)
<[e-mail]>; D05-SMB-CGDFiveBridges <[e-mail]>
Cc: Turchy, Michael A <[e-mail]>; Dilday, Jason L <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] B-5614 Bridge No. 9 over Blounts Creek
Good Afternoon Mr. Pitts and Mr. Thorogood,
We have completed the requested correspondence and documentation for B-5614 (Bridge No. 9 over Blounts Creek in
Beaufort County, NC).
Please find our response attached. If you have further questions, please let me know.
Thank you
Deanna Riffey
Deanna Riffey
Environmental Program Consultant
Environmental Analysis Unit
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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