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Baker, Caroline D
From: Thompson, Emily B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) < [e-mail] >
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2023 4:13 PM
To: Adam Carter
Cc: Thomas, Zachary T
Subject: [External] RE: [Non-DoD Source] Re: SAW-2023-01059 (Raleigh Road Sewer
Outfall/4269 4246 Raleigh Road Parkway/Wilson)
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Yes, 1:1 ratio would be required for the wetland conversion greater than 0.1-acre, but then 2:1 would be required for the
amount of permanent loss of wetlands.
Sincerely,
Emily
Emily B. Thompson
Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
2407 W. 5th Street
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
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From: Adam Carter <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2023 3:23 PM
To: Thompson, Emily B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Cc: Thomas, Zachary T <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: SAW-2023-01059 (Raleigh Road Sewer Outfall/4269 4246 Raleigh Road
Parkway/Wilson)
Roger I will get credits from local bank and send you the letter of acceptance. 1/1 ratio? No direct stream impactjust
clearing the easement for install and we have squeezed the easement down to 15 ft or 16ft for wetland areas. Thank
you for reviewing. I going to chase credits be in touch shortly.
On Thu, Dec 28, 2023, 2:04 PM Thompson, Emily B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
wrote:
Hi Adam,

Thank you for the quick response. I believe you may be referring to the Wilmington District Regional Condition 0.02-acre
threshold for stream bed loss, but the forested wetland conversion thresholds are described in #10 Utility Lines
(attached):
d. Any permanently maintained corridor along the utility right of way within forested wetlands shall be considered a loss
of aquatic function. A compensatory mitigation plan will be required for all such impacts associated with the requested
activity if the activity requires a PCN and the cumulative total of permanent conversion of forested wetlands exceeds 0.1
acres, unless the District Engineer determines in writing that either some other form of mitigation would be more
environmentally appropriate or the adverse effects of the proposed activity are minimal.
Where permanently maintained corridor within forested wetlands is 0.1 acres or less, the District Engineer may
determine, on a case -by -case basis, that compensatory mitigation is required to ensure that the activity results in minimal
adverse effects on the aquatic environment.
You may be aware, but the hierarchy is private banks and then DMS — please let me know if you have any questions
about compensatory mitigation.
I've cc'd Zach Thomas (DWR), so he's aware that the application is considered incomplete by the Corps until a mitigation
plan is provided. Zach, please let me know if you have questions about this project as well.
Sincerely,
Emily
Emily B. Thompson
Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
2407 W. 5th Street
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Emily. B.Thompsona-usace.army. mil

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Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2023 1:41 PM
To: Thompson, Emily B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: SAW-2023-01059 (Raleigh Road Sewer Outfall/4269 4246 Raleigh Road
Parkway/Wilson)
Yes, ariel crossing. The NW 58 had us less than 2/10ths to avoid mitigation. I can aquire wetland credits pretty quick.
Sorry for any confusion.
On Thu, Dec 28, 2023, 12:11 PM Thompson, Emily B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
wrote:
Hi Adam,
I'm reviewing this PCN submittal and have a couple of questions/comments. I haven't seen elevated sewer lines in a
while, is the overall purpose of this to reduce impacts to aquatic resources or is this a better installation method for other
reasons? I also see no mitigation plan included in the PCN for the permanently maintained corridor through forested
wetlands (associated with a regulated discharge of fill material). The Wilmington District typically requires mitigation at a
1:1 ratio for conversion impacts greater than 0.1-acre. Please provide a mitigation plan for these impacts. Currently, the
application is considered incomplete until the requested additional information is received.
Sincerely,
Emily
Emily B. Thompson
Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
2407 W. 5th Street

Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Emily. B.Thompsona-usace.army. mil
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From: DAMERON, Nichola M (Nikki) CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:20 AM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Thompson, Emily B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: SAW-2023-01059 (Raleigh Road Sewer Outfall/4269 4246 Raleigh Road Parkway/Wilson)
Good morning,
Your project has been received and assigned to Emily Thompson with the subject ID number. Please use this number
for any further correspondence.
Thank you,
Nichola "Nikki" Dameron
Regulatory Program Technician
Washington Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District