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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20161028 Ver 1_Re TE paperwork for upcoming bridges_20161026 Carpenter,Kristi From:Jordan, Gary <gary_jordan@fws.gov> Sent:Tuesday, August 23, 2016 8:51 AM To:Thomson, Nicole J Cc:Wilson, Travis W. Subject:Re: T&E paperwork for upcoming bridges Nikki, From the three in the Dan River drainage, it looks like only Bridge 39 over Jacob's Creek might need a survey for Roanoke logperch. It is a direct trib to the Dan River and appears to be big enough and have sufficient habitat. Section 7 consultation may be required for it. Bridge 171 looks like it's too small and has poor habitat, and Bridge 248 flows into a lake. I would be comfortable with a No Effect biological conclusion for Roanoke logperch for these two bridges. Gary Jordan Fish and Wildlife Biologist Liaison to NCDOT US Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Phone: 919-856-4520 x.32 Email: gary_jordan@fws.gov On Tue, Aug 23, 2016 at 8:20 AM, Thomson, Nicole J <njthomson2@ncdot.gov> wrote: Bridge 171 – 36.499656, -79.871215 Bridge 248 – 36.397581, -79.727378 Bridge 39 - 36.347713, -79.884654 Bridge 7 – 36.248950, -79.676442 I also have USGS and Soil Survey vicinity maps, JD packages, etc. if that will help. Thanks! Nik 1 From: Jordan, Gary \[mailto:gary_jordan@fws.gov\] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 8:13 AM To: Thomson, Nicole J Subject: Re: T&E paperwork for upcoming bridges Nikki, Can you provide me with locations for Rockingham Bridges 39, 171, and 248, or at least lat and longs? Once I figure out where they are I'll let you know my thoughts on surveys. Gary Jordan Fish and Wildlife Biologist Liaison to NCDOT US Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Phone: 919-856-4520 x.32 Email: gary_jordan@fws.gov On Tue, Aug 23, 2016 at 8:01 AM, Thomson, Nicole J <njthomson2@ncdot.gov> wrote: Bridge No. 7 is in the Cape Fear (Jordan Lake) drainage. All the rest drain to the Dan River (Roanoke), however, when I used the iPac interface on the USFWS website, it only came back with James spinymussel and Smooth coneflower as the T&E species within the project site. Let me know if I need to request a Log Perch survey from NES and I’ll get on it. Thank you! Nikki 2 From: Jordan, Gary \[mailto:gary_jordan@fws.gov\] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 4:35 PM To: Thomson, Nicole J Subject: Re: T&E paperwork for upcoming bridges Nikki, Based on the info provided, I don't have any concerns for mussels or plants. A "No effect" biological conclusion is probably appropriate for all of them. The only question I have regards the Roanoke logperch at the Rockingham County bridges. Bridge 283 is addressed and is a "No Effect" due to the drainage that it is in. What drainages are Bridges 7, 39, 171, and 248 in? If they are in the Dan River drainage, I may need more info on them. Gary Jordan Fish and Wildlife Biologist Liaison to NCDOT US Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Phone: 919-856-4520 x.32 Email: gary_jordan@fws.gov On Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 2:40 PM, Thomson, Nicole J <njthomson2@ncdot.gov> wrote: Hi Gary!! 3 In an effort to be proactive (and because I think some things are clearly falling through the cracks), I’ve attached some documentation for you for a series of bridges that we’ve scoped within the last 6 months or so. It is a mussel habitat report done by EPR (covers multiple bridges), DOT documentation (where I have it) and a T&E Plant Survey report (also covers multiple bridges). Would you mind terribly looking these over and letting me know which ones need to be either expounded upon or need your concurrence? I realize this may not be the protocol, but there has been so much going on internally within DOT I think things are falling off the mark. Thank you in advance! Nikki Nicole J. Thomson Division Environmental Supervisor Assistant Division Environmental Office 919-754-7806 Mobile Njthomson2@ncdot.gov PO Box 14996 Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the 4 North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. 5