20051409 Ver 1_More Info Received_20080306

20051qo?
LONG BRANCH
PARTNERS
March 3, 2008
Mr. Eric Kulz
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality MAR 6 2008
2321 Crabtree Blvd, Ste 250 DEW - WATER QUA M
Raleigh, NC 27604 WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
Dear Mr. Kulz,
It was good to hear from you the other day. As we discussed, we are currently
proceeding with the timbering required for us to begin the Henrietta Quarry Project. At
this time, however, we have not decided when we will actually begin earthmoving
activities.
In order to confirm our conversation regarding the mitigation schedule the
mitigation plan is split up into two phases, Phase One, for years one through five, and
Phase Two, years 5 through 10. Phase One, which we are preparing to proceed with, will
include the stream restoration of the un-named tributary UT-1 and the lower un-named
tributary UT-2. Also included in Phase One will be the setting up of the conservation
area along UT-2, which will protect the Dwarf-Flowered Heartleaf that resides along its
banks. A wetland conservation area will also be established on north side of our
property, which will offset the wetland impacts. Both of these conservation areas expect
to be in place in the next 90 days in accordance with our US Army Corp 404 permit.
Construction of the stream restoration is expected to begin this summer and be complete
by this time next year.
As we discussed, Phase Two, years five through ten, of the mitigation plan
includes a combination of stream enhancements to Hog Pen Branch and enrollment in the
NCEEP in lieu fee program.
Please let me know if you have any further questions regarding the Project. Once
construction activities are complete the monitoring phase of the work will begin as
outlined in our permit. I will keep you informed as to the status of our Project and notify
you before we start construction of the work.
ng Branch Partners, LLC
Business Office
315 Red Oak Flats Road - Dahlonega, GA 30533 - 706-867-6101 - 706-867-6102 (Fax)