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Home My WebLink About20200355_Scoping Comments_20120530Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pro�ect Review Form Pro�ect Number 12-0291 County Columbus Due Date 5/30/2012 Date Received 05/04/2012 Pro�ect Descript�on Scoping - Proposed pro�ect is for the widening of US 701 Bypass from SR 1166-Pleasant Plains Road to the US 74-76 Bypass in Whiteville TIP R 5020 This Pro�ect is bemg rev�ewed as mdicated below Regional Office Ashev�lle Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washmgton ✓ Wilmmgton Wmston Salem ✓Ianager Sign Off/Region Office Area ✓ Av- ✓ Water ✓ Aquifer Protection ✓ Land Quality Engmeer House Reviewer/Agency ' Response (check all apphcable) No ob�ection to pro�ect as proposed Insuffic�ent mformat�on to complete rev�ew In House Rev�ew ✓ Marme Fisher�es ✓ Coastal Management Water Resources Mgmt ✓ Water Supply Section ✓ Parks & Recreat�on _ Water Qual�ty ✓ Water Quahty DOT Wildlife ,�/ Wildlife DOT —C'«`� `"'� "`'�'' " Waste Mgmt A�r Quality No Comment Other (specify or attach comments) f you have any questions, please contact Vlelba McGee, Environmental Coordinator at Melba McGee(u�ncdenr �ov D S' ,.. t ,,-�,, 4 ,� . _ � M � �!� MAY � 0 201? DEMR WATER UUALITY 'NETLAAIDS AND STO(�MV1jq�R BR�,�y PDEA Scopmg Scoping Information Sheets Rev 3/19/08 Pro�ect Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Scoping Information Sheets TIP No R-5020 WBS No 41499 1 1 Federal Aid No NHS-701(15) Division 6 Cauntv Columbus Sent Date 5/1/2012 Revision Date Tentative Meeting�Date 7/25/2012 '� ,,3 ��to��F � �� 3 ,� �� w �� '�� k � � �F. ` � Pro�ect Description I Widening US 701 Bypass from SR 1166 (Pl�asant Plams Road) to the US 74-76 Bypass �n White�ville ``� �� General Proiect Need increase tr�fi�c carrying capacity�within pro�ect limits i '�' ."�fi,a'u'.+ Metropolitan / Rural Piannmg Orqaniza�on �ape Fear�Ri�e,r� RPO �, �� NEPA/404 MerQer Cartdid��e� �❑ Yes ❑ No �- � To�Be Determined � i »� »r Feasibilitv Studv Completed� � Yes [� No Date of Study 2007 Pro�ect Schedule ��- .� -� � Type of Document �� . �� Y � Environmental Document(s) EA ��'� �' ;� �° FONSI �� . �a �� Tentafiv�e�Right of 1Nay Shelf Date Shelf Date v� �"'��- Let Date � � � a � �, Cost Estimate �~� Construction Right of Way TI P Esti mate Current Estimate Dates 12/31 /2014 01 /29/2016 2017 Total Cost $24 200 000 $15 300 000 $39 500 000 $24 600,000 $15 300 000 $39 900 000 SHEET 1 OF 3 PDEA Scoping Scoping information Sheets Rev 3/19/08 Railroad Involvement Yes Utilitv Involvement Yes Natural/ Human Environmental Features (include comments from environmental 1 Soules Swamp 2 City Schools 3 City Park 4 Existinp Development — Urban Area SHEET 3 OF 3 �} ��/'i .� 1 � .•� ' . • �' / . � r. � _.1. ��i i� �� _ = L _ _ ` ��' ►-�� `�/ � i �'' � � �k � � � � i � � � C � � i� i i� i � � l. � S� l ~� } ♦e u 5 ♦ t ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 0 2 MILES NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF �� TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT US 701 BYPASS FROM SR 1166 (PLEASANT PLAINS ROAD) TO US 74 76 BYPASS IN WHITEVILLE COLUMBUS COUNTY TIP PROJECT R 5020 VICINITY MAP ��a�. � �� ,,,, a�� STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPART'1V�NT OF TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY EAVESPERDUE Gove�ox May 1 2012 MEMOR.ANDUM TO FROM SUBJECT Scoping Meeting for widemng US 701 Bypass from SR 1166 (Pleasant Plams Road) to the US 74 76 Bypass m Wluteville Columbus County Federal Aid Pro�ect NHS-701(15), WBS 41499 1 1 TIP Pro�ect R 5020 The Pro�ect Development and Environmental Analysis Urut has started the pro�ect development environmental and engmeeruig studies for the sub� ect pro� ect The pro� ect is mcluded in the 2012 2018 North Carolma Transportation Improvement Program The pro�ect is funded for planrung and env�ronmental studies only A scoping meetmg has been tentatively scheduled for July 25 2012 and will be held m the Structure Design Conference Room (Room C) located at 1000 Birch Ridge Drive Raleigh 27610 This meeting is sub�ect to change Attached for your review is the Pro�ect Data Sheets and mappmg for the sub�ect pro�ect We would appreciate any mformation you might have that would be helpful m evaluating the potential environmental unpacts of the pro�ect Please review the packet and be prepared to discuss any additional known information regardmg your resource and comments or questions about the pro�ect at the scopmg meetmg Thank you for your assistance in the pro�ect development process If you have any questions about the meeting or the information sheets, please contact Mr John Richards Pro�ect Planrung Engmeer of this Branch at (919) 707 6040 Please mclude the TIP Pro�ect Number m all correspondence and comments Mr Zeke Creech (16 hard copies) State Cleannghouse Department of Admimstration 1301 Mail Service Center Raleigh North Caroluia 27699 C� Gregory J Thorpe, Ph D Manager Pro�ect Development and Environmental Analysis U t EUGENE A CONTI JR SECRETARY GJT/� er Attachments MAILING ADDRESS NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANO ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER Rn�EIGH NC 27699 1548 TELEPHONE 919 707 6000 FAX 919 250-4224 WEBSlTE WWW NCDOT ORG/DOH/PRECONSTRUCT/PFl LOCATION CENTURY CENTER BUILDING A 1000 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE RALEIGH NC 27610 Beveriy Eaves Perdue Governor �.�..� C E R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division ot Water Quality Charles Wakdd P E Director May 29 2012 MEMORANDUM To Gregory J Thorpe Ph D Manager Pro�ect Development and Environmental Analysis Umt North Carolma Department of Transportatton From Mason Herndon NC Division of Water Qualrty Fayetteville Reg�onal Office �'J� Sub�ect Scopmg comments on proposed w�demng of US 701 Bypass from SR 1166 (Pleasant Plams Road) to the US 74 76 Bypass �n Whrtev�lle Columbus County Federal Aid Pro�ect No NHS 701(15) State Pro�ect No 41499 1 1 TIP R 5020 State Clearinghouse Pro�ect No 12 0291 Reference your correspondence dated May 1 2012 tn which you requested comments for the referenced pro�ect Prel�m�nary analysis of the pro�ect reveals the potent�al for mult�ple impacts to streams and �urisd�ctional wetlands in the pro�ect area More specifically �mpacts to Dee Freeman Secretary Stream Name R�ver Basin Stream Stream Index 303(d) Class�fication s Number L�shn UT Mollie Branch Lumber C Sw 15 4 8 8 N/A Soules Swam (Benson Mill ond) Lumber C Sw 15 4 8 N/A UT R�chardson Swam Lumber C Sw 15 4 9 N/A Further investigations at a higher resolut�on should be undertaken to verify the presence of other streams and/or�urisdtctional wetlands �n the area In the event that any �urisdict�onal areas are ident�fied the Division of Water Qualrty requests that NCDOT cons�der the follow�ng environmental �ssues for the proposed pro�ect Pro�ect Specific Comments DWQ cannot comment on permit requ�rements with the hmited informat�on provided A deta�led delmeation is required to determme the presence or absence of�unsd�ctional resources wrthin the pro�ect ltmrts In addrtion NCDOT must provide an est�mate of impacts to any resources located wrthm the construchon l�mrts of the alternatives before we can specifically comment on DWQ perm�t eligibil�ty Please be advised that a 401 Water Qual�ty Certificat�on requires satisfactory protect�on of water quality to ensure that water quality standards are met and no wetland or stream uses are lost Final permrt autharization will require the subm�ttal of a formal application by the NCDOT and written concurrence from NCDWQ Please be aware that any approval will be contingent on appropriate avoidance and mmim�zat�on of wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practical the development of an acceptable stormwater management plan and the �nclusion of appropriate mit�gat�on plans where appropriate 225 Green St Suite 714 Fayetteville NC 28301 5043 Phone 910-433 33001 FAX 910-486 0707 Internet we �v ncwaterQuai ty orq An Equal Opportun ty 1 A�-irmaGve Action Ercployer 50! Necycled 110 Post Consumer Paper �l]C NorthCaxol�na �iltllrlll`l� f General Pro�ect Comments 2 The environmental document should provide a detailed and itemized presentation of the proposed impacts to wetlands and streams wrth correspondmg mappmg If mrtigation is necessary as required by 15A NCAC 2H 0506(h) rt is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finahzed) mitigation plan with the environmental documentation Appropriate mitigation plans will be required pnor to issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification 3 Environmental impact statement alternatives shall consider design criteria that reduce the impacts to streams and wetlands from storm water runoff These alternatives shall include road designs that allow for treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as detailed in the most recent version of NCDWQ s Stormwater Best Management Practtces Manual July 2007 such as grassed swales buffer areas preformed scour holes retention basins etc 4 After the selection of the preferred alternative and prior to an issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification the NCDOT is respectfully reminded that they will need to demonstrate the avoidance and mmirruzarion of impacts to wetlands (and streams) to the maximum extent practical In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission s Rules { 15A NCAC 2H 0506(h)} mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 1 acre to wetlands In the event that mrtigation is required the mrtigation plan shall be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as wetland mitigation 5 In accordance wrth the Environmental Management Commission s Rules { 15A NCAC 2H 0506(h)} mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 1501inear feet to any single stream In the event that rrutigation is required the mitigation plan shall be designed to replace appropriate lost funcrions and values The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as stream mitigation 6 Future documentation including the 401 Water Qual�ty Certification Applicahon shall continue to mclude an rtemized lisring of the proposed wetland and stream impacts with corresponding mappmg 7 NCDWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this pro�ect NCDOT shall address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that may occur to the aquatic environments and any mitigatmg factors that would reduce the impacts 8 An analysis of cumulative and secondary impacts anticipated as a result of this pro�ect is required The type and detail of analysis shall conform to the NC Division of Water Quality Policy on the assessment of secondary and cumulative impacts dated April 10 2004 9 NCDOT is respectfully reminded that all impacts includmg but not limited to bridging fill excavation and clearing and rip rap to �unsdictional wetlands streams and ripanan buffers need to be mcluded in the final impact calcularions These impacts m addrtion to any construction impacts temporary or otherwise also need to be mcluded as part of the 401 Water Quality Certification Applicarion 10 Where streams must be crossed NCDWQ prefers bridges be used m lieu of culverts However we realize that economic considerations often require the use of culverts Please be advised that culverts should be countersunk to allow ummpeded passage by fish and other aquatic orgamsms Moreover m areas where high quality wetlands or streams are impacted a bridge may prove preferable When applicable NCDOT should not install the bridge bents in the creek to the maximum extent practicable 11 Whenever possible NCDWQ prefers spannmg structures Spamm�g structures usually do not require work wrthm the stream or grubbmg of the streambanks and do not require stream channel realignment The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges shall allow for human and wildlife passage beneath the structure Fish passage and navigation by canoeists and boaters shall not be blocked Bridge supports (bents) should not be placed m the stream when possible 12 Bridge deck drams shall not discharge directly mto the stream Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge and pre treated through site appropriate means (grassed swales pre formed scour holes vegetated buffers etc ) before entermg the stream Please refer to the most current version of NCDWQ s Stormwater Best Management Practaces 13 Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands or streams 14 Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practical Impacts to wetlands in borrow/waste areas will need to be presented in the 401 Water Quality Certification and could precipitate compensatory mitigation 15 The 401 Water Qualrty Certification apphcation will need to specifically address the proposed methods for stormwater management More specifically stormwater shall not be permitted to discharge directly mto sri-eams or surface waters 16 If concrete is used dunng construction a dry work area shall be maintamed to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills 17 If temporary access roads or detours are constructed the site shall be graded to its preconstruction contours and elevations Disturbed areas shall be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and appropriate native woody species shall be planted When using temporary structures the area shall be cleared but not grubbed Clearing the area with chain saws mowers bush hogs or other mechanized equipment and leavmg the stumps and root mat intact allows the area to re vegetate naturally and mmimizes soil disturbance 18 Unless otherwise authorized placement of culverts and other structures m waters and streamsshall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life Design and placement of culverts and other structures mcludmg temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks ad�acent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being mamtamed if requested m wntmg by NCDWQ If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limrtmg features encountered durmg construction please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determme whether or not a permrt modification will be required 19 If multiple pipes or barrels are required they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross sechon as closely as possible includmg pipes or barrels at flood plain elevahon floodplain benches and/or sills may be required where appropnate Widemng the stream channel should be avoided Stream channel widenmg at the mlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocrty causmg sediment deposihon that requires increased mamtenance and disrupts aquatic life passage 20 If foundarion test bormgs are necessary rt shall be noted m the document Geotechnical work is approved under Genera1401 Certificarion Number 3883/Nationwide Permit No 6 for Survey Acrivrties 21 Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented and mamtained in accordance with the most recent version of North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Plannmg and Design Manual and the most recent version of NCS000250 22 All work m or ad�acent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Mamtenance Acrivrties manual such as sandbags rock berms cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation m flowing water 23 While the use of National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps NC Coastal Region Evaluation of Wetland Sigmfcance (NC CREWS) maps and soil survey maps are useful tools their mherent inaccuracies require that qualified personnel perform onsite wetland delineations prior to permit approval 24 Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than m stream channels m order to mmirmze sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of mtroducmg other pollutants into streams This equipment shall be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaktng fuels lubricants hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials 25 Riprap shall not be placed m the actrve thalweg channel ar placed m the streambed m a manner that precludes aquahc life passage Bioengmeermg boulders or structures should be properly designed sized and mstalled 26 Ripanan vegetation (native trees and shrubs) shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible Ripanan vegetation must be reestablished withm the construction limits of the pro�ect by the end of the growmg season followmg completion of construction Thank you for requestmg our input at this time NCDOT is remmded that issuance of a 401 Water Qualrty Certification requires that appropriate measures be mstituted to ensure that water quahty standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost If you have any questions or require additional information please contact me at (910) 308 4021 or mason herndon@ncdenr gov cc Clarence Coleman Federal Highway Admmistration Greg Burns PE Division 6 Engmeer William D Gilmore PE Ecosystem Enhancement Program File Copy ec Ronme Srruth US Army Corps of Engmeers Wilrrungton Field Office Jim Rerko Division 6 Environmental Officer Chris Militscher Environmental Protection Agency Travis Wilson NC Wildlife Resources Commission Belmda Henson DWQ Fayetteville Regional Office Soma Carrillo DWQ Central Office