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DEPARTMEN'I' OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER
GOVCRNOR
April 10, 2017
Ms. Lori Beckwith
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Subject: Nationwide Permit # 14
Bridge 110218, SR 1737 Flat Gap Road
State Project No. 17BP.13.R.42
Burke County, NC
Dear Ms. Beckwith:
JAMES H. TROGDOrr, III
SECRETARY
I have enclosed a set of plans, a PCN application for NWP #14, and a vicinity map relative to the
proposed bridge replacement project on SR 1737 Flat Gap Road, Burke County, NC. Please
replace the Wetland Permit Impact Summary Table included in the plan sheets with the attached
Amended Impact Summary Table.
We propose to replace the existing single span 18 feet long timber bridge with a double barrel
reinforced concrete box culvert (8 feet wide x 4 feet high x 42 feet long) with a low flow barrel
with sills and baffles. Stream slope at the site is 2.79%. Culvert installation will result in
permanent impact to 42 linear feet (LF) of Double Branch with an additional 60 LF of bank
stabilization. Temporary impacts to 120 LF of the stream are necessary for dewatering/diversion
during construction. The stream is approximately 6 feet wide and 6 inches deep with a
predominately sand and gravel substrate. It is classified as Class WS-IV. An unnamed tributary
(UT), measuring 3 feet wide and 2 inches deep with a sand and gravel substrate, enters the
project corridor approximately 25 feet upstream of the bridge. The UT will not be impacted.
Existing channel morphology will be maintained upstream and downstream of the culvert.
Riparian vegetation will be reestablished along disturbed areas associated with the project.
Stormwater will be diverted through grass-lined ditches or vegetated buffers prior to entering
streams.
This project may impact potentially suitable northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis)
(NLEB) summer roosting habitat via tree clearing. Following the SLOPES protocol from
Condition 3.13 NoMhern Long-Eared Bat—Endangered Species Act Compliance in the
Final Regional Conditions of the 2017 NationWide Permits, the project is Iocated outside of a
red HUC. The bridge was not surveyed for bats or evidence of usage because the beams were
MailingAddress.' Telephane: [phone] Lxa�ion:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Far: [phone] 55 ORANGE STREET
DIVISIONTFDRTEEN CvstomerService: 1-877-368-0968 ASHEVILLE,NC 28801-2340
POST OFFICE BOX 3279

Lori Beckwith
Page —2 Bridge 110218, Burke County
April 1Q 2017
too low to allow access; they were approximately 2.5-3 feet above the stream. No tree will be
cleared for the project. No effect on the remaining Burke County list of federally protected
species (threatened or endangered) or designated critical habitat will occur.
As a part of the 401 Certification process, the project was processed through the DOT
Programmatic Agreement for Minor Project as required by Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and GS 121-12(a). No Historic Resources will be affected.
These farms are attached for the Corps file.
This project does not fall within a designated trout watershed as described in Condition 2.7
Trout Waters in the Final Regional Conditions of the 2017 NationWide Permits. Therefore,
comments from the North Carolina Wildlife Resouroes Commission Western Region Coordinator
are not necessary.
By copy of this letter, we are asking the Area Roadside Field Operations Engineer to comment
on the above project. Double Branch is classified as Class WS-N. The project will not require a
trout buffer variance.
By copy of this letter, I am forwarding one electronic copy of the application package to Kristi
Lynn Carpenter, NC Division of Water Resources, Transportation Permitting Unit with cc to
Kevin Barnett, NC DWR Asheville Regional Office for review and comment. Please charge the
application fee of $240.00 to WBS element # 17BP.13.R.42. Please forward comments directly
to the Corps with copy to Division 13 Environmental Officer.
Your eadiest consideration for this request would be greatly appreciated. If you have any
questions or information needs, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Roger D. Bryan
Division ]3 Environmental Offtcer
Enclosures
ca J.J. Swain, Jr., P.E.
Chris Medlin, P.E.
Reid Whitehead, P.E., CPESC
Kevin Bamett
Kristi Lynn Carpenter

Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name: Bridge 110218, SR 1737 Flat Gap Road
2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant: NC DOT
3. Name of ConsultanUAgent:
*Agent authorization nceds to be attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s):
5. Site Address:
6. Subdivision Name:
7. City: Valdese
8. County: Burke
9. Lat: 35.72677 Long: -81.56732 Decimal Degrees Please )
10. Quadrangle Name: Valdese
11. Waterway: Double Branch
12. Watershed: Catawba River
13. Requested Action:
X Nationwide Permit # 14
General Permit #
_ Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
The following information will be completed by Corps office:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM Begin Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:

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Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
Corps:
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? X Yes ❑ No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? Certification:
❑ Yes X No ❑ Yes X No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation X Yes ❑ No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's hventy coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes X No
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concem (AEC)? ❑ Yes X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Bridge 110218, SR 1737
2b. County: Burke
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Valdese
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.�.P. or state ��gp �3.R.42
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if N/A
applicable):
3d. Street address: N/A
3e. City, state, zip: N/A
3f. Telephone no.: N/A
3g. Fax no.: N/A
3h. Email address: N/A
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4. Applicant Informatlon (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: North Carolina Department of Transportation
4b. Name: J.J. Swain, Jr., P.E., Division Engineer
4c. Business name N.C. Department of Transportation
(if applicable):
4d. Street address: 55 Orange Street, P.O. Box 3279
4e. City, state, zip: Asheville, NC 28802
4f. Telephone no.: 828-251-6171
4g. Fax no.: 828-251-6394
4h. Email address: rdbrvanCDncdot.gov
5. AgentlConsultant Informatlon (if applicable)
5a. Name: N/A
5b. Business name N/A
(if applicable):
5c. Streetaddress: N/A
5d. City, state, zip: N/A
Se. Telephone no.: N/A
5f. Fax no.: N/A
5g. Email address: N/A
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B. Project Information and Prior ProJect History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.72677° N Longitude: - 81.58732° W
1c. Property size: 0.18 acres
2. Surtace Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Double Branch
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS-IV
2c. River basin: Catawba
3. ProJect Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the generel land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
Existing bridge on SR 1737 surrounded by low density residential area and forest.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
120 (Double Branch); 50 (UT) for total of 170
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Replace the existing 18 feet long, single span timber bridge with a double barrel reinforced concrete box culvert (8 feet
wide x 4 feet high x 42 feet long) with low flow sills/baffles.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, inGuding the type of equipment to be used:
A permanent impact to 102 linear feet (LF) of Double Branch will be necessary: 42 LF for culvert installation; 60 LF
for floodplain bench/stabiliaation. A temporary impact to 120 LF will be necessary for an impervious dike/diversion
to dewater the work area during construction. Equipment used will include excavator, crane, and trucks.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments: prelim JD form attached to PCN
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type � preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was madel
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas9 Agency/Consultant Company: NC DOT
Name (if known): Yates Allen Other: N/A
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
PJD completed by NC DOT on April 7, 2017 and submitted with this permit application.
5. Project Hlstory
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � yes X No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future ProJect Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes X No
6b. If yes, explain.
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Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands X Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres)
Tem ora T
W1 ❑ P 0 T ❑ Yes ❑ Carps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W2 � P� T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (�N�? other) (feet) feet)
S1 ❑ P X T Impervious Double Branch X PER X Corps 6 120
Dike/Dewatering ❑ INT X DWQ
S1 X P � T Culvert Double Branch �PNR X pWQ 6 42
Bench/Bank X PER X Corps
S1 X P❑ T Double Branch 6 60
Stabilization ❑ INT X DWQ
S2 � P 0 T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S3�P❑T ❑PER ❑Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 120
3i. Comments: 42 feet of permanent culvert impact, 60 feet of permanent floodplain bench, and 120 feet of temporary impacts
for dewatering. The total project footprint is 120 linear feet. Permanent impacts lie within footprint of temporary impacts.
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individuall list all o en water im acts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Tem ora T
01 ❑P❑T
02 ❑P❑T
03 ❑P�T
04 ❑P❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If ond or lake construction ro osed, then com lete the chart below.
Sa. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
Sf. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surtace area (acres):
5. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an im acts re uire miti ation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randteman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number— Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tem ora T im act re uired?
B1 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
82 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
83 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Minimized length of culvert and has low flow sills to maintain natural stream channel bottom within the structure.
Floodplain bench and bank stabilization will be constructed to maintain stream channel stability.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
N/A
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for X Yes ❑ No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ X Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this X Payment to in-lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Camplete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. X Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: 42 linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: X warm ❑ cool ❑ cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigatfon (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes X No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified � Yes X No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan
2a. What is the overail percent imperviousness of this project? N/A
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? X Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
The project will use BMP's to the Maximum E�ctent Practicable (MEP) in comp�iance with NCDOT's NPDES Permit No.
000250 Post Construction Stormwater Program
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? X DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local governmenYs jurisdiction is this project? N/A
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW
apply (check all that apply): ❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
X Other: N/A
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been N/A
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW
(check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246
X Other: N/A
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? N�A
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? N�q
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? N/A
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the � Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surtace Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes � No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 26 .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑ Yes � No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requtrement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in � yes � No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or � yes ❑ No
habitat?
Sb. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act � yes � No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
Sc. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Field survey of the project area and evaluation of current distribution data. With regards to Northern long-eared bats, the
project is located outside of a red HUC. The bridge could not be surveyed for bat presence/usage due to proximity to
water level (2.53 feet above water level). Percussive activites not expected. No tree will be removed during
construction.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essentiai Fish Habitat?
Current Maps/Database
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources9
Coordination with NC DOT Cultural Resources personnel per 2007 Programmatic Agreement
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? � Yes ❑ No
Sb. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: project will not impact water passage or flood zone beyond existing
conditions
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? http:/Iwww.ncfloodmaps.com/
Roger D. Bryan 4/10/2017
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ApplicanUAgenYs Printed Name ApplicanUA nPs Signature Date
(AgenCs signature is valid only if a authorization letter irom the applicant
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Environmental
Quality
ROY COOPER
cor..,nor
Mr. Yates Allen
NCDOT Division 13 Environmental Specialist
North Carolina Uepartment of'Transportation
Post Office Box 3279
Asheville, Nor[h Carolina 2fl802
Dear Mr. Allen:
March 29, 2017
SubjecC Mitlgation Acceptance Letter:
Division 13 Project, Replace Bridge Number 110218 over pou61c Branch mi SR 1737 (Flat Gap
Ruad), Bw�ke County; W65 Glement 17BP.13.R.42; DMS f� 243G3
The purpose of this letter is tn notify you thal lhe North Carolina Depar[ment of linvironmental Quality
Division of Mitigation Se�vices (NCUGQ-DMS) will provide the compensatory strcam mi[igation for [he subject
project. Based un the inFormation received from you on March 29, 2017, the impacts are located in CU 03050101 of
[he Catawba River basin ii� the Northern Mount�iins (NM) Gco-Region, and are as follows:
Catawba
03050101
NM Cold
Impacts „
Stream
Cool
Wetlands
n Non- Coastal
Warm Riparian ,..__�
42.0
Buffcr (Sq. Fl.)
Zonc 1 I Zone 2
This impact and associated mitiga[ion need were under projected by the NCDOT in the 2017 impact data.
NCDEQ-DMS will commit to implement sufficient compensatory stream mitigation credits to offset lhe impacts
associateA with this project as deYermined by the regula[my agencies using the delivery timeline listed in Sec[ion
f.3.c.iii uf the In-Lien Fee Instrument dated July 2fl, 2010. If the above refcrenced impact amounts are revised, then
this mitigation acceptance letter will no louger be valid and a new mi[igation accepkmce Ietter wili be requimd from
NCDEQ-DMS.
IFyou have any questlons or need additlonal infonnation, pleasc contac[ Ms. Beth Harmon at 919-707-8420.
Sincerely,
ir�
ja es . SWnfill
Cre it anagementSupervisor
cc: Ms. Lori Beckwith, USACG Asheville Regulato�y Field Oflice
Mr. Christuphcr D. Medlin, P.E, Division 13 Bridge Maintenance Manager
Ms. Linda FitzpaU'icl<, NCDOT- PDEA
File: SR 1737 - Bridge 710218 Uivision 13
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