20160770 Ver 1_Bridge 33 part 2_20160822

Wrenn, Brian L
From:Bailey, David E SAW <[e-mail]>
Sent:Monday, August 22, 2016 3:24 PM
To:Thomson, Nicole J
Cc:Wrenn, Brian L; Wilson, Travis W.; Jordan, Gary; Carpenter,Kristi; Powers, Tim; Parker,
Jerry A
Subject:RE: Bridge No. 33 on SR 2359 (Huffines Mill Road) over Huffines Mill Creek,
Rockingham Co. WBS No. 17BP.7.R.64 - part 2
Nikki,

Thank you for the PCN, attachments, and correspondence regarding the above referenced project, Action ID: SAW-2016-
01627. I have reviewed the information and, in conjunction with Gary Jordan's email dated 8/11/2016, require an
updated Roanoke log perch and James spinymussel survey for the purposes of informal consultation with the USFWS. I
understand that you have requested this information from NCDOT Natural Environment Section. Please forward that
information to me and Gary once complete. At that point I will continue evaluation of your Nationwide Permit
verification request. Please let me know if you have any questions.

-Dave Bailey

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From: Thomson, Nicole J \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 2:58 PM
To: Jordan, Gary <[e-mail]>
Cc: Bailey, David E SAW <[e-mail]>; Wrenn, Brian L <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Travis
W. <[e-mail]>; Carpenter,Kristi <[e-mail]>; Powers, Tim
<[e-mail]>; Parker, Jerry A <[e-mail]>
Subject: \[EXTERNAL\] RE: Bridge No. 33 on SR 2359 (Huffines Mill Road) over Huffines Mill Creek, Rockingham Co. WBS
No. 17BP.7.R.64 - part 2

I will forward this email on to the NES unit so they can address it.

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Thanks Gary!

Nikki

From: Jordan, Gary \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 2:40 PM
To: Thomson, Nicole J
Cc: [e-mail]; Wrenn, Brian L; Wilson, Travis W.; Carpenter,Kristi; Powers, Tim; Parker, Jerry A
Subject: Re: Bridge No. 33 on SR 2359 (Huffines Mill Road) over Huffines Mill Creek, Rockingham Co. WBS No.
17BP.7.R.64 - part 2

Nicole,

I haven't seen the site, but based on the provided information, I don't have any objections for replacing the bridge with
a culvert. However, your Section 7 analysis needs some work. First of all, the 2008 aquatic survey is now 8 years old. As
a general rule of thumb, mussel and fish surveys are good for about 2 years. The Roanoke logperch has significantly
increased its range in the last few years in the Dan River system. Also regarding listed animal species, if habitat is
present but a survey does not observe the species on a given day, the appropriate biological conclusion would be May
Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect. This would require Section 7 concurrence. For animal species, a "No Effect"
conclusion is not appropriate if suitable habitat is present. The animal may not have been in the study area the day of
the survey or the surveyors may have missed it. For plants, a "No Effect" is usually appropriate if a survey does not turn
up the species (there are some exceptions) because plants are not mobile like an animal species.

Gary Jordan

Fish and Wildlife Biologist

Liaison to NCDOT

US Fish and Wildlife Service

P.O. Box 33726

Raleigh, NC 27636-3726

Phone: [phone] x.32

Email: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>

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On Mon, Aug 8, 2016 at 2:49 PM, Thomson, Nicole J <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >
wrote:

Nicole J. Thomson

Division Environmental Supervisor Assistant

Division Environmental Office

919-754-7806 Mobile

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From: "Hemphill, Jeffrey L" <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >
To: "Parker, Jerry A" <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >
Cc: "Gray, Jared S" <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >, "Powers, Tim" <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> >
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2016 17:09:14 +0000
Subject: RE: Bridge 33 Huffines Mill Rd Rockingham County

All

NES conducted a survey for smooth coneflower at Bridge 33 on Huffines Mill Road in Rockingham County on August 2,
2016. Marginal roadside habitat exists on all four quadrants of the bridge but no specimens were found. A known
population of smooth coneflower at Penny’s Bend in Durham County was visited prior to the survey. This population was
past bloom but the deadheads and petals were clearly distinguishable for identification purposes. The biological
conclusion for smooth coneflower at the Bridge 33 site is No Effect; Habitat Present.

Jeff

From: Parker, Jerry A
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 8:38 AM
To: Hemphill, Jeffrey L
Cc: Gray, Jared S; Powers, Tim
Subject: Bridge 33 Huffines Mill Rd Rockingham County

Jeff,

Thank you and Jared for going out to survey the Bridge 33 site on such short notice. I received Jared’s message stating
that smooth coneflower was not present at the site. Would you please send me a written statement to that effect that I
can place in our files. Thanks,

Jerry Parker

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