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Strickland, Bev
From: Scarbraugh, Anthony
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 8:38 AM
To: 'John Jarrell'
Cc: Beecher, Gary H SAW ([e-mail])
Subject: City of Kinston - Phase IV Briery Run Outfall Sewer Rehabilitation ( DWR Project
2017-0520)
Attachments: Buffer -Stream Determination Req uestForm2016_WaRO.docx
Mr. Jarrell,
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to meet with Mr. Beecher and I concerning the Pre -Construction Notification
(PCN) received by the Division of Water Resources on April 27, 2017 and place on hold for additional information on
May 23, 2017. During our conversation, you explained that the proposed 19 stream crossing proposed in the project
area already exist and will be only upgrades and/or stabilization of existing crossings. In addition, you explained that the
existing access is inadequate and problematic for vehicular traffic to the existing sewer line. Therefore, you are also
proposing seven wetland impact areas totaling 0.86 acres.
After gaining a better understanding of the project scope, Mr. Beecher and I discussed with you that avoidance and
minimization of impacts would need to be demonstrated for stream, wetland and buffer impacts. In addition, site
specific maps with an accurate accounting of stream, wetland and buffer impacts for each location will need to be part
of the new PCN application. I recommended withdrawing of the current PCN application due to the need to provide
more accurate impact map for each proposed location after a jurisdictional determination has been performed by Mr.
Beecher and myself. Mr. Beecher discussed the need to provide mitigation for any impacts over 0.10 acre when utilizing
the Nationwide 12 permit. In addition, he discussed the wetland and stream impacts as proposed would require an
individual permit. Mr. Beecher, you and I have tentatively scheduled a field day for July 11 at 9 AM to establish the
existing jurisdiction for wetlands, streams (DWR applicable to Neuse River Buffer Rules) and/or waters within your
proposed project area.
Please complete the attached stream determination form and return it to my attention. The associated maps you have
already provided as part of the PCN application. Again, please request a withdraw of the existing PCN application per
our discussion yesterday.
Regards,
Anthony Scarbraugh
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
Department of Environmental Quality
252 948 3924 office
[e-mail]
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
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