20140090 All Versions_RE TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No 20140090 Mitigation Plan_20150408

Baker, Virginia
From:Chapman, Amy
Sent:Tuesday, April 08, 2014 6:42 AM
To:Baker, Virginia
Subject:RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan
We need them by Friday. I know this is short notice, but it’s a long story I can fill you in on when I’m back Wednesday.
We aren’t putting it on hold, but we are including conditions in it to be very clear what we will be looking for annually
from them.

Amy Chapman, Supervisor

Transportation Permitting Unit

NCDENR/Division of Water Resources - Wetlands Branch
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650

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From: Baker, Virginia
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 4:24 PM
To: Chapman, Amy
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

Okay, thanks. I guess this is it. When are comments needed by?

I kind of suspect that after I review a bunch of plans I may have some general concerns as ways to get better consistency
with other mitigation providers.

Ginny

From: Chapman, Amy
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 4:03 PM
To: Baker, Virginia; Wanucha, Dave
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

Printer is acting up.
See attached sheets.

From: Baker, Virginia
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 3:57 PM
To: Wanucha, Dave
Cc: Chapman, Amy
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

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There should still be a plan of the stream DOT intends to build I would think. At least I have not seen an EEP mitigation
plan without stream details. Did you find permit drawing site 20? If so what page?

From: Wanucha, Dave
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 3:52 PM
To: Baker, Virginia
Cc: Chapman, Amy
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

I believe we’re not seeing a stream on the plan sheets because it is currently a pond. In their narrative they state that
the pond is to be drained first with stream restoration occurring in the channel that is left. Apparently the stream was
dammed to create the pond years ago.

Dave Wanucha
NC Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Unit
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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From: Baker, Virginia
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 5:42 PM
To: Wanucha, Dave
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

Thanks Dave, I think I had that link for issued projects. I did not see this one under applications, but I was able to find it
on Laser Fishe. Do you have a hard copy? I am having trouble trying to decipher where the mitigation is on Plan sheet
19. Nor could I find Permit Drawing Site 20?

One thing I have not comfortable with is the number of streams and wetlands/buffers that only receive visual
monitoring for DOT projects as this one is suggesting. Also, I did not see mention of a bankful requirement for success as
required for restoration/Enhancement 1. Channel stability and vegetation “analysis” are required for Level 1 projects in
the 2003 Stream guidelines which is what other providers follow.

I will send you some comments later before the timeframe for you to respond to DOT. (timeframe?) BTW do you
respond by letter or email. I am not sure how these things work. I might like to talk to Amy about wording etc.

I need to really see the plan sheet with the mitigation.

Do you know what Amy Euliss had said would be appropriate monitoring criteria for this project.

Thanks, Ginny

From: Wanucha, Dave
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 4:52 PM
To: Baker, Virginia
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan
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Check out the link below. All the projects and issued permits are there.

https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Environmental/Pages/default.aspx

Dave Wanucha
NC Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Unit
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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FAX: [phone]
[e-mail]

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From: Baker, Virginia
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 4:41 PM
To: Wanucha, Dave
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

Right, I do use laser fishe, just not bims. Is this also on the DOT site?

From: Wanucha, Dave
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 4:25 PM
To: Baker, Virginia
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

You can find the permits in laserfiche using the 20140090 number under DOT projects. The applications are in there
too. Do you use laserfiche?

Dave Wanucha
NC Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Unit
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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FAX: [phone]
[e-mail]

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From: Baker, Virginia
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 4:14 PM
To: Wanucha, Dave
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

Hey Dave,
Do you have the link to where permits are posted ? I have the link for existing permits.

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From: Wanucha, Dave
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 3:34 PM
To: Baker, Virginia
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

Hey,
The TIP number and BIMS reference number is in the subject line. Have a good weekend.

Dave Wanucha
NC Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Unit
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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From: Baker, Virginia
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 12:46 PM
To: Wanucha, Dave
Subject: RE: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

Dave,
BTW, it was very nice to meet up with you again on site earlier in the week. That was my first day as a regulator in the
field. I was a bit stressed.

Yes the Lespedeza is clearly a problem. I kind of suspect….. although would not have said this, that DOT tries to avoid
putting plots near areas that have been seeded with Lespedeza. I don’t think the trees were doing nearly as well in that
area.

Next year I would like to request that we do closeouts after leaf out. It was really hard to tell where the trees were.

Do you know the TIP number for the permit application?

Ginny

From: Wanucha, Dave
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 4:31 PM
To: Baker, Virginia
Cc: Chapman, Amy
Subject: TIP U-2579B--DWR BIMs No. 20140090 Mitigation Plan

Hey Ginny,
I started a review of this Road project and I see where DOT is planning to provide on-site mitigation for a portion of the
impacts. They are planning to restore ~450 linear ft of stream, dam removal and riparian buffer establishment. I
thought you might want to review what they had in mind. I’m not sure how far along they are with the planning. The
road is scheduled for a Let date of Oct 21, 2014. The report can be accessed in BIMs or the DOT website. Maybe you can
keep them from seeding it with lespedeza.

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Dave

Dave Wanucha
NC Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Unit
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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FAX: [phone]
[e-mail]

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