20161268 Ver 1_U-4751 and R-3300 federal consistency submission acceptance_20170118

Carpenter,Kristi
From: Brittingham, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:34 AM
To: Stanton, Tyler P; Rivenbark, Chris
Cc: Shaver, Brad E SAW ([e-mail]); Steenhuis,
Joanne; Lane, Stephen
Subject: U-4751 and R-3300 federal consistency submission acceptance
Attachments: U-4751 and R-3300 consistency submission.pdf
Hello,
Please see the attached consistency submission acceptance letter.
A paper copy will be sent to NCDOT in Raleigh.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Cathy Brittingham
Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
[phone] phone
cathy.brittingham(uu),ncdenr. gov
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Coastal Management
ENVINONMENTAL �UALITY
January 18, 2017
Mr. Philip S. Harris III
Natural Environment Section Head
N.C. Department of Transportation
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
ROY COOPER
co�emo.
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
Imenm Secremry
BRAXTON DAVIS
UileC10Y
SUBJECT: Status of Consistency Certification Submission
Proposed SR 1409 (Military Cutoff Road) extension and US 17
Hampstead Bypass in New Hanover and Pender Counties, TIP
Nos. U-4751 & R-3300.
Dear Mr. Harris:
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) received complete documentation supporting
the consistency certification for the subject proposed project from the N.C. Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) on December 21, 2016. Pursuant to the requirements of 15 CFR
930.60, the purpose of this letter is to inform NCDOT and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) that the State of North Cazolina has initiated its Federal Consistency review. Please be
aware that additional questions about the proposed project may be identified during the
consistericy review process that would require the submission of additional information from
NCDOT.
The project consistency documentation has been distributed to State agencies that would have a
regulatory interest in the proposed activity for review and comment. The project review period
will close on February 8, 2017. We intend to make a decision regarding whether the proposed
activity would be consistent with the State's coastal management program soon thereafter.
Pursuant to 15 CFR 930.62, the State of North Cazolina has six (6) months from the receipt of
the consistency certification to either concur or object to the consistency certification. However,
if the State of North Cazolina has not reached a decision by that time, then pursuant to 15 CFR
930.62(3), DCM and NCDOT may mutually agree to extend the consistency time clock.
Pursuant to 15 CFR 930.53, no Federal license or permit can be issued by a Federal agency until
the requirements of Subpart "D" of 15 CFR 930 have been satisfied. In the event the State
objects to the consistency certification, the procedures of 15 CFR 930.63 and 15 CFR 930.64
would then apply.
State of Notlh Carolina � Environmenlal Quality I Coas�al Mznagement
c/oDWAWetlandsUnit � 1617MailServiceCen�er � Ralei�,NC27699-1617
919-7W-9149

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ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
ROY COOPER
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WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
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BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Please note that DCM does not typically issue a consistency concurrence decision until the
applicant has obtained all other required State permits and/or authorizations. Other required
State approvals may include, but are not limited to, a Section 401 Water Quality Certification
and an approved wetland and/or stream mitigation plan or acceptance of any proposed mitigation
by the N.C. Diyision of Mitigation Services (DMS). Before DCM makes a final decision on this
consistency certification, all of these approvals, as required, must be obtained. Please forward
copies of the approvals to DCM as they are received.
Please contact me at 919-707-9149 or via e-mail at cathy.brittin h�am(a�ncdenr.gov if you have
any questions. Thank you for your consideration of the North Carolina Coastal Management
Program.
cc:
Sincerely,
.l� .
Cathy Bri mgham
Transportation Project Coordinator
Daniel Govoni, DCM
Stephen Lane, DCM
Chris Rivenbark, NCDOT
Brad Shaver, USACE
Joanne Steenhuis, DWR
S�aie of Notlh Carolina I Environmental Quality � Coastal Management
c/o DWR Wetlands Unit � 1617 Mtil Service Cenler � Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
919-707-9149