20130223 Ver 6_U-2524CD Wetland mitigation_20160525

Wrenn, Brian L
From:Wanucha, Dave
Sent:Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:37 AM
To:Wrenn, Brian L
Subject:U-2524CD Wetland mitigation
Attachments:Isolated wetland section of HB765.JPG; WR.pdf
Brian,
I did not find anything in Amy Euliss’ electronic files on this issue other than the Wetland form attached. I did not permit
this originally, but did modify it a few times. Its typically during JDs that DWR and the Corps assign mitigation ratios for
streams and wetlands. It is my understanding, that DWR can only go as high as 1:1 (see attached rule for isolated
wetlands) but lobbies the Corps for higher ratios for wetlands other than isolated. The Corps has no jurisdiction over
isolated wetlands because there is no nexus to surface waters. You may want to call the Dave Bailey with the Corps, he
has a good handle on the project and may be able to find documentation as to why the Corps and DWR agreed to 1:1.
Hope this helps. Let me know what you find out.

Dave Wanucha
Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Unit
NC Department of Environmental Quality

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