20140957 Ver 2_Tree Felling 401 & Buffers_20171018

Burdette, Jennifer a
From: Burdette, Jennifer a
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 5:15 PM
To: 'Spencer Trichell'; Higgins, Karen
Cc: 'Dailey, Samantha J CIV USARMY CESAW (US)'; Gibby, Jean B CIV USARMY CESAW
(US); Greer, Emily C CIV USARMY CESAW (US); Richard B Gangle; Vinson, Toby
Subject: RE: [External] ACP - Upland Tree Felling
Spencer,
Tree felling outside of waters of the US (i.e. uplands) is not regulated by the Section 401 water quality
certification. However, tree felling within protected riparian buffers in the Neuse and Tar/Pamlico Basins may
not commence without a buffer authorization.
It is important to note that ACP's application is still under review, and a 401 approval/buffer authorization has
not been issued. Tree felling in upland, nonbuffered areas would be conducted at ACP's own risk and could not
be used as justification for any particular crossing alignment.
Jennifer
Jennifer Burclette
401/Buffer Coordinator
Division of Water Resources - 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6364 office
iennifer.burdetteQncdenr.gov
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
(Physical Address: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604 - 9t" Flr Archdale Bldg — Room 942F)
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From: Spencer Trichell [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 8:57 AM
To: Burdette, Jennifer a <[e-mail]>; Higgins, Karen <[e-mail]>
Cc: 'Dailey, Samantha J CN USARMY CESAW (US)' <[e-mail]>; Gibby, Jean B CN
USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail]>; Greer, Emily C CN USARMY CESAW (US)
<[e-mail]>; Richard B Gangle <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] ACP - Upland Tree Felling
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Ms. Burdette and Ms. Higgins,
Atlantic plans to begin tree felling on November 16, 2017, in order to comply with agency -
recommended time of year restrictions associated with migratory birds and protected bats and

minimize adverse effects to these species. Tree felling would occur by hand without land disturbance
and only in those areas outside of waters of the U.S. (i.e., uplands).
I am requesting confirmation that the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality does not
regulate tree felling in upland areas under your Section 401 regulatory program. Thanks in advance
for your prompt response.
Regards,
Spencer Trichell
Environmental Consultant - Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Dominion Energy Services, Inc.
5000 Dominion Blvd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
0:(804)-273-3472 M:(804)-263-5980
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