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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTN�NT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER
GOVERNOR
December 8, 2017
Mr. James Lastinger
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive
Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27615
JAMES H. TROGDON, III
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Pre-Construction Notifcation Pursuant to Nationwide Permit #13
NCDOT Division 9 Bridge Replacement Program Project
Bridge No. 086 on SR 1651 over Snow Creek (Class C), Stokes County, NC
WBS Number: 17BP.9.R.61
Dear Mr. Lastinger:
We are requesting a Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP) #13 for the replacement of Bridge No. 086
with a new bridge at the same location over Snow Creek (Class C) on SR 1651 (Snow Hill Church Road)
in Stokes County. In addition to the PCN, USGS and NRCS site excerpt maps, a"No Survey Required"
form for Historic Architecture and Landscapes, a"No National Register of Historic Places Eligible or
Listed Archaeological Sites Present or Affected" form for Archaeological Resources, Permit Drawings
and a Stormwater Management Plan are included. The project will permanently impact 206 linear feet of
perennial stream for bank stabilization. Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds have been
implemented for the project.
Protected Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists James spineymussel (Pleurobema collina),
Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) and small-anthered bittercress (Cardamine
micranthera) as endangered, and Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) as threatened for
Stokes County. No live mussels or mussel shells were observed during a field survey of the project area
on July 2, 2014, and it was determined that there is no suitable mussel habitat. However the proposed
project area is immediately upstream of the known range of the James spineymussel in the Dan River,
therefore a conclusion that this project `May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect', was reached
for the James spineymussel with a commitment to Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds. There is
habitat in the project area for both Schweinitz's sunflower and small-anthered bittercress. No species of
Schweinitz's sunflower were found during iield surveys of the project area on June 25, 2014 and October
27, 2014. Surveys were conducted for small-anthered bittercress on May 1, 2014, and none were found.
A biological conclusion of "No Effect" was reached for both Schweinitz's sunflower and small-anthered
bittercress.
Mailing Address.•
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION 9
375 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127
Telephone.• [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service.• 1-877-368-4968
Website: www.ncdot.gov
Location:
375 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127

There is summer roosting habitat in the existing bridge and the surrounding trees for Northern long-eared
bat (NLEB). Anticipated tree clearing impacts for this project are estimated to be less than 0.2 acre. The
NCDOT determined that the project `May Affect, but is Not Likely to Adversely Affect' the NLEB.
NCDOT has determined that the proposed action does not require separate consultation on the grounds
that the proposed action is consistent with the final Section 4(d) rule, codified at 50 C.F.R. § 17.40(0)
and effective February 16, 2016. Section 7 responsibilities are therefore considered fulfilled.
Bald Eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. A field survey of the project
study area was conducted. No eagles or nests were observed. Therefore, the bald eagle will not be
impacted as a result of project construction.
By copy of this letter, we also request 401 review and approval from the NC Division of Water
Resources with one copy of the application package provided to Amy Chapman, Transportation
Permitting Unit Supervisar, and Dave Wanucha, DOT Project Coordinator. Please charge the application
fee of $270 to WBS Project No. 17BP.9.R.73.
If you have any questions, comments ar need additional information after reviewing this material please
contact me at [phone]. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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Amy Euliss
Division Environmental Officer, NCDOT Division 9
Attachments: Application package
CC: Dave Wanucha, NCDEQ-DWR, Environmental Specialist- e-copy
Mezak Tucker, P.E. Davidson Resident Engineer —e-copy
Phil Suggs, Division 9 and 10 Roadside Environmental Engineer- e-copy
Marla Chambers, WRC- e-copy
Marella Buncick, USFWS Asheville Field Office, e-copy
Eileen Fuchs, NCDOT Priority Projects Unit, e-copy
Kevin Bailey, STV, e-copy