20070256 Ver 1_Information Letter_20070213

Re: R-4452 Road Improvements to NCSR 1110
Subject: Re: R-4452 Road Improvements to NCSR 1110
From: Clay Willis <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:53:23 -0500
To: David Wainwright <[e-mail]>
CC: Brian Wrenn <[e-mail]>
We have been able to minimize impacts to wetlands beyond what was originally
proposed. The new impacts are now under the threshold for the NW 14 permit.
Therefore, we will be sending an new application that withdraws the Individual
request and ask for the issuance of a Nationwide 14 permit.
Thanks,
Clay
David Wainwright wrote:
Mr. Willis,
I have reviewed the application information you sent to the DWQ
regarding the proposed road improvements to NCSR 1110, TIP R-4452. The
application information does not include information that the DWQ
requires in order to make an informed decision regarding this project,
and therefore cannot issue a 401 Water Quality Certification until the
requested information is received. In order to fully process your
application, we will require the following:
* The avoidance and minimization discussion is limited, and should
be expanded. For example, are the slopes being constructed at 3:1?
Can any of the wetlands be reclaimed by moving the roadbed?
* It is unclear if any type of environmental assessment
documentation is required. If not, then it should be stated. If
so, then the required documentation will need to be submitted.
* A complete set of roadway plans.
* A complete set of permit drawings (the drawings supplied are not
for the complete project length).
* The permit drawings indicate that the PVC waterline shown on the
plans will be relocated to the north side of the road. The new
location is not indicated on plans provided to the DWQ. If the
waterline is going to be kept out of wetland areas, then this
needs to be indicated; if not then the impacts from the relocation
need to be included in the impacts.
* Impacts need to be broken down by site, with the various impacts
listed by site, preferably in table form. This should include both
permanent and temporary impacts to wetlands, streams, and
protected riparian zones created by fill, excavation, clearing, etc.
* The drainage effects of the new ditches in wetlands need to be
quantified.
If the requested information is not received by the end of next week
(2/2) then the application will either be put on hold or sent back as
incomplete.
If you need further clarification, please feel free to contact me
(919-715-3415), or if I am unavailable, Brian Wrenn (919-733-5715).
David Wainwright
NCDENR, Div. of Water Qual.
Transportation Permitting Unit
David.wainwriaht~a~ncmail.net
919-715-3415
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