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Strickland, Bev
From:Hamstead, Byron <[e-mail]>
Sent:Wednesday, April 20, 2016 3:35 PM
To:John Vilas
Cc:Moore, Andrew W; Elliott, William A SAW; Jones, Scott SAW; Leslie, Andrea J
Subject:Re: East Yancey WWTP & Sewer Improvements
Hi John,

Thanks again for the info yesterday. I took a look at the area this afternoon and I do not see any "boulder-
mediated" issues for T&E species. I did not see any large boulders in the creek, and I am OK with them being
removed from the OHW boundary. I am more concerned about getting the disturbed areas stabilized as soon as
possible and getting erosion control measures up running. I want to make sure that any damages to the erosion
control fencing are repaired/replaced. Is a schedule in place to inspect the erosion control BMPs?

Unless someone requests it, I do not plan on attending a site visit this Friday. I will be out of the office
tomorrow, but call my cell anytime: 919.946.0874

Regards,
Byron

Byron Hamstead
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
USFWS Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa St., Suite B
Asheville, NC, 28801

828-258-3939 ext. 225

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On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 11:38 AM, John Vilas <[e-mail]> wrote:

To All,
I took a ride out to the site this morning to get a first-hand look and took the attached photos. Looks like the pretty
much all the boulders are out of the creek, might still be a few smaller ones. Also looks like the contractor pulled the
vast majority off the banks as well. Take a look at the photos but I don’t really see much of an issue here. They should
throw some seed out in a few places and they still have the sewerline corridor to dress up and seed but hard to really

point at any 404/401 issues of significance.

Please let me know if we are still on for meeting at the site on Friday morning at 9.30.
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Thanks,

John

John Vilas

Program Services Manager - Environmental

468 New Market Blvd. Suite B | Boone, NC 28607

Phone: [phone] | Cell: 828.964.3962 | Fax: [phone]

[e-mail] | www.mcgillengineers.com

From: Moore, Andrew W \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 3:20 PM
To: Hamstead, Byron <[e-mail]>; John Vilas <[e-mail]>

Cc: Elliott, William A SAW <[e-mail]>; Jones, Scott SAW <[e-mail]>

Subject:
RE: East Yancey WWTP & Sewer Improvements

Byron,

The two pictures I provided to William are attached. The approximate lat/long is 35.907914, -82.218606. The boulders

were observed on Little Crabtree Creek just downstream of where the creek passes under Micaville Loop Road.

Feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.

Andrew W. Moore, P.G.

Environmental Specialist – Asheville Regional Office

Water Quality Regional Operations Section
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NCDEQ – Division of Water Resources

828 296 4684 office

email: [e-mail]

2090 U.S. Hwy. 70

Swannanoa, N.C. 28778

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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

From: Hamstead, Byron \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 2:32 PM
To: John Vilas <[e-mail]>
Cc: Elliott, William A SAW <[e-mail]>; Moore, Andrew W <[e-mail]>;
Jones, Scott SAW <[e-mail]>

Subject: Re: East Yancey WWTP & Sewer Improvements

Hi All,

I have scheduled a meeting for this Friday AM, but I can shift my schedule to attend a site visit is
necessary. Alternatively, I can do a solo site visit tomorrow to weigh in on potential ESA/elktoe issues. Based
on the information provided, I do not have major concerns with removing the remaining boulders from the
OHW boundary, but it would be good for me to have some more info.

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Andrew or William,
Can you send me the site photos referenced in your April 18 email? They did not make it to the email sent to
me. Also, please send a site location and/or any other project info.

Byron

Cell: 919.946.0874

Byron Hamstead
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
USFWS Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa St., Suite B
Asheville, NC, 28801

828-258-3939 ext. 225

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On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 11:59 AM, John Vilas <[e-mail]> wrote:
Alright, it sounds like we just need Byron to weigh in on the Elk Toe issue and whether he wants/needs to
attend a meeting on Friday morning. I haven't been to the site but my understanding is that the contractor has
moved the boulders back onto the bank and was wanting to know if he could leave them. I'm not really seeing
this as a good option, so unless there is an objection, I can go ahead and coordinate him getting all the
remaining boulders removed from the boundary of OHW - ASAP. If this works with everyone, I'll get moving
on this and visit the site to make sure there are no complicating issues.
Thanks,
John
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John Vilas
Program Services Manager - Environmental

468 New Market Blvd. Suite B | Boone, NC 28607
Phone: [phone] | Cell: 828.964.3962 | Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] | www.mcgillengineers.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Elliott, William A SAW \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 11:00 AM
To: John Vilas <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: East Yancey WWTP & Sewer Improvements

Im good with that time, I would also like Byron Hampstead's comment due to the Elk Toe History.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Vilas \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:52 AM
To: Moore, Andrew W <[e-mail]>; Elliott, William A SAW
<[e-mail]>
Cc: Hamstead, Byron <[e-mail]>; Jones, Scott SAW <[e-mail]>
Subject: \[EXTERNAL\] RE: East Yancey WWTP & Sewer Improvements

Andrew,
I agree that having Greg there would be helpful, once we settle on a time I'll work from this end to get him
there.
9:30 Friday morning works for me. Thanks,

John Vilas
Program Services Manager - Environmental

468 New Market Blvd. Suite B | Boone, NC 28607
Phone: [phone] | Cell: 828.964.3962 | Fax: [phone] [e-mail] |
www.mcgillengineers.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Moore, Andrew W \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:45 AM
To: Elliott, William A SAW <[e-mail]>
Cc: John Vilas <[e-mail]>; Hamstead, Byron <[e-mail]>; Jones,
Scott SAW <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: East Yancey WWTP & Sewer Improvements

William,

I am available this Friday. I can be there by 9:30. FYI, I also notified Greg Bryant with Bryant's Land &
Development, who is the contractor for the active portion of the project, regarding the complaint. If we meet,
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it may be advantageous to invite him to the meeting as well.

Let me know how you'd like to proceed.

Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: Elliott, William A SAW \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 9:57 AM
To: Moore, Andrew W <[e-mail]>
Cc: John Vilas <[e-mail]>; Hamstead, Byron <[e-mail]>; Jones,
Scott SAW <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: East Yancey WWTP & Sewer Improvements

Could we get together and look at this? I can go pretty much anytime this week except Thurs Morning

-----Original Message-----
From: Moore, Andrew W \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 4:31 PM
To: Elliott, William A SAW <[e-mail]>
Subject: \[EXTERNAL\] East Yancey WWTP & Sewer Improvements

William,

I received a complaint call last week regarding the subject project. The complaint was in regard to boulders,
created during blasting activities associated with sewer line installation, being deposited within Little Crabtree
Creek. I conducted a site visit last week and observed several boulders along the banks of Little Crabtree
Creek, and some within the water. No water quality violations were noted as a result of the boulders, but note
that those incidental impacts were not permitted.

See attached pics and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Andrew W. Moore, P.G.

Environmental Specialist - Asheville Regional Office

Water Quality Regional Operations Section

NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources

828 296 4684 office

email: [e-mail]
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2090 U.S. Hwy. 70

Swannanoa, N.C. 28778

Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the

North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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