2070187 Ver 1_Corps Comments_20170307

Wanucha, Dave
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Bailey, David E CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail]>
Tuesday, March 07, 2017 3:46 PM
Thomson, Nicole J
Parker, Jerry A; Powers, Tim; Wanucha, Dave
RE: Bridge 108 on SR 2022 (Linville Rd), Guilford Co; WBS No. 17BP.7.R.89 - Part 1
Thanks for your time on the phone this afternoon, as well as the Attachments G&L and related documentation requesting
authorization to use Nationwide Permit 3 for the above referenced project. I have reviewed the information and need
clarification before proceeding with verifying the use of Nationwide Permit 3
http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Portals/59/docs/regulatory/regdocs/NWP2012/NWP3_3-23.pdf. Please submit the requested
information below (via e-mail is fine) ASAP, as the current Nationwide Permits expire on March 18, 2017:
1) 0.29 acre of hand clearing is proposed in wetlands related to relocation of an existing power line utility. Since NCDOT has also
proposed discharges of dredged or fill material (0.02 acre fill and 0.01 acre excavation) for this project requiring Corps
authorization, any losses of aquatic resource function indirectly associated with this project are also subject to our evaluation
with respect to avoidance, minimization, and compensatory mitigation. The Corps Wilmington District considers permanent
conversion of forested wetlands to herbaceous wetlands to be a permanent loss of wetland function. Typically, applicants
propose 1:1 mitigation for such impacts, added to any other permanent impacts which are usually proposed at a 2:1 ratio. In this
case, NCDOT proposes permanent fill/excavation in �0.03 acre of riparian, non-riverine wetlands, and hand clearing (permanent
conversion) of up to 0.29 acre of forested wetlands.
Please respond to this request for additional information with a compensatory mitigation plan for this project, for both the
permanent fill/excavation and the portion of hand clearing that involves the clearing and permanent maintenance of forested
wetlands within the utility line easement, including any portion of these wetlands that will be cleared and maintained in an
herbaceous state. An NCDMS acceptance letter should also be included with your response as appropriate.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
-Dave Bailey
David E. Bailey, PWS
Regulatory Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
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From: Thomson, Nicole J [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 3:48 PM
To: Bailey, David E CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail]>; Wanucha, Dave <[e-mail]>

Cc: Carpenter,Kristi <[e-mail]>; Parker, Jerry A<[e-mail]>; Powers, Tim
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Bridge 108 on SR 2022 (Linville Rd), Guilford Co; WBS No. 17BP.7.R.89 - Part 1
Please find the attached Low Impact Design application and supplemental information for the above bridge to bridge
replacement.
Due to file size, I'll need to send this in a few emails.
Dave B. - your hard copy is in the mail.
Thank you and call me with any questions or concerns.
Nicole J. Thomson
Division Environmental Supervisor Assistant
Division Environmental Office
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