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Home My WebLink AboutP4804 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director March 18, 2009 Natural Resources Dee Freeman Secretary MEMORANDUM To: Marc Hamel, NCDOT Rail Division From: Rob Ridings, NC Division of Water Quality, Transportation Permitting Unit Subject: Scoping comments on proposed rail projects: P-4804A (Edgecombe County') and Y-4806A (Cumberland County). Reference your correspondence dated February 20, 2009 in which you requested comments for the referenced projects. Investigations should be undertaken by NCDOT to verify the presence of streams and/or jurisdictional wetlands in the area. In the event that any jurisdictional areas are identified, the Division of Water Quality requests that NCDOT consider the following environmental issues for the proposed project: Project Specific Comments: 1. Project P-4804A is within the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. Riparian buffer impacts shall be avoided and minimized to the greatest extent possible pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B.0259. General Project Comments: 1. The environmental document shall provide a detailed and itemized presentation of the proposed impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping: If mitigation is necessary as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h), it is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental documentation. Appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification. 2. Environmental assessment alternatives shall consider design criteria that reduce the impacts to streams and wetlands from storm water runoff. These alternatives shall include road designs that allow for treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as detailed in the most recent version of NCDWQ Stormwater Best Management Practices, such as grassed swales, buffer areas, preformed scour holes, retention basins, etc. 3. After the selection of the preferred alternative and prior to an issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification, NCDOT is respectfully reminded that they will need to demonstrate the avoidance and minimization of impacts to wetlands (and streams) to the maximum extent practical. In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)), mitigation will Transportation Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Location. 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733-1786 1 FAX: 919733-6893 Internet http:/m2o.enr.state.nc.us/nmetlands/ NorthCarolina Naturalltf An Equal Opportunity \ Atfrmative.4ction Employer a 0 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE GOVERNOR Mr. Brian Wrenn, Supervisor DENR - Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1650 Dear Mr. Wrenn: February 20, 2009 ? cs ^' FF9` V?/ ?z EUGENE A. COT SECRETARY Subject: Closure of the Rankin Street crossing in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, T.I.P. No. Y-4806A, Federal No. STP-0620(14) WBS No. 40325.3.4 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division is evaluating the closure of an the Rankin Street urban local street crossing with the CSX Railroad in Fayetteville, Cumberland County (sec Figure 1). The Rankin Street rail crossing was identified in NCDOT's Traffic Separation Study for the City of Fayetteville. This initiative proposes safety improvements within the City of Fayetteville that close crossings where feasible and protect the crossings that will remain open with crossbucks, automatic flashers and gates, signals and locking gates. The Rankin Street Crossing (# 629 884B) closes the at-grade rail crossing and alters traffic patterns on Winslow and Rankin Streets. Streetscape designs and crossing protection features will be added these streets. We would appreciate any information you have that would be helpful in evaluating potential community and environmental impacts for this project. If applicable, please identify any permits and/or approvals required by your agency. MAILING ADDRESS: INC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAIL DIVISION 1553 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1553 TELEPHONE: 919-733-7245 FAX: 919-715-6580 WEBsITE: www.bytrain.ORJ LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH INC Please note that there will be no formal interagency seeping meeting for this project. This letter constitutes solicitation for seeping comments related to the project. It is desirable that you respond by March 23, 2009, so that your comments can be used in the preparation of a proposed Federally-funded Categorical Exclusion in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. A full natural resources investigation will be conducted for the project to determine if there are any impacts to natural resources including jurisdictional waters. Nine threatened or endangered species are listed for Cumberland County according to the (January 31, 2008 FWS list) US Fish and Wildlife Service species list. The currently listed species include the following: Common Name Scientific Name Status American alligator Alligator mississi iensis T(S/A)* Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides boreals Endangered Saint Francis' satyr butterfly Neonympha mitchellii rancisci Endangered American chaffseed Schwalbea americana Endangered Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii Endangered Pondberry Lindera melissi olia Endangered Rough-leaved loosestrife L simachia as erulae olio Endangered * T(S/A) = Threatened due to similarity of appearance. Investigations will be conducted to determine if any endangered or threatened species are in the project study area. The project area will be reviewed to determine if the project will affect any properties that may be eligible for the National Register. Thank you for assisting us in this study. If further information regarding the proposed action or the environmental analysis process is required, please contact me by phone at (919) 733-7245, ext. 270 or by email at mhamel(-,ncdot.eov. Sincerely, 2 Marc Hamel, Rail Project Development Engineer NCDOT Rail Division Environmental and Planning Branch MH/jet Attachments ,.f *p .:... F. Z Awl w?'' _/?' 1i• ?' It 0 500 1,000 Feet 4j ." ?}?? lY i.' 1. K. ?i.; s ? s f•d '7 { PROPOSED CROSSING CLOSURE w, a r-. 1wT . ,s '77 fr' r? a owl' j'? • ?'.' ,. •? "' is 3 4 = '? i Winston-Salem, Greensboro Asheville Raleigh Charlotte. WilmingtorL = Cumberland County PREPARED BY: ,j MOFFATT & NICHOL PROJECT LOCATION MAP RANKIN STREET & CSX TRANSPORTATION TRACKS FAYETTEVILLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY PREPARED FOR: STMT-. OF NORTH CAROLINA y DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAIL 1)1VISION Mr. Brian Wrenn, Supervisor DENR - Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1650 Dear Mr. Wrenn: February 20, 2009 Subject: Closure and realignment of the Hoffer Drive crossing intersection with the CSXT Railroad in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, T.I.P. No. Y-4806A, Federal No. STP-0620(14) WBS No. 40325.3.4 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division is evaluating the closure and realignment of the Hoffer Drive crossing with the NS Railroad in Fayetteville, Cumberland County (see Figure 1). The Hoffer Drive rail crossing was identified in NCDOT's Traffic Separation Study for the City of Fayetteville. This initiative proposes safety improvements within the City of Fayetteville that close crossings where feasible and protect the crossings that will remain open with crossbucks, automatic flashers and gates, signals and locking gates. The Hoffer Drive Crossing (# 465 904D) project closes the at-grade rail crossing and provides through traffic connectivity by realigning Hoffer Drive to the south and connecting to North Street. We would appreciate any information you have that would be helpful in evaluating potential community and environmental impacts for this project. If applicable, please identify any permits and/or approvals required by your agency. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 9 Fg ? 0 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A. CONTI, JR. GOVERNOR SECRETARY MAILING ADDRESS: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAIL DMSION 1553 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1553 TELEPHONE: 919-733-7245 FAX: 919-715-6580 WEBSiTE: w ..bytrain.org LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH NC Please note that there will be no formal interagency seeping meeting for this project. This letter constitutes solicitation for scoping comments related to the project. It is desirable that you respond by March 23, 2009, so that your comments can be used in the preparation of a proposed Federally-funded Categorical Exclusion in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. A full natural resources investigation will be conducted for the project to determine if there are any impacts to natural resources including jurisdictional waters. Nine threatened or endangered species are listed for Cumberland County according to the (January 31, 2008 FWS list) US Fish and Wildlife Service species list. The currently listed species include the following: Common Name Scienti tc Name Status American alligator Alligator mississi iensis T S/A * Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides boreals Endangered Saint Francis' satyr butterfly Neonympha milchelld rancisci Endangered American chaffseed Schwalbea americana Endangered Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii Endangered Pondberry Lindera melissi olia Endangered Rough-leaved loosestrife L simachia as erulae olia Endangered * T(S/A) = Threatened due to similarity of appearance. Investigations will be conducted to determine if any endangered or threatened species are in the project study area. The project area will be reviewed to determine if the project will affect any properties that may be eligible for the National Register. Thank you for assisting us in this study. If further information regarding the proposed action or the environmental analysis process is required, please contact me by phone at (919) 733-7245, ext. 270 or by email at mhamelnncdot.eov. Sincerely, Marc Hamel, Rail Project Development Engineer NCDOT Rail Division Environmental and Planning Branch M H/jet Attachments 2 I .7? If 1i1:? "? ???. / J ? ?, l ? v • f ^' ski` ' !' ,?.•• .,;r. 4. ? rig". +T "?? ? \ ? -? _-, ???° '? 't ? ? •1 • , I - I • ;? • , •..ltt ^ ) it '?' _ "/ ?`.y .°'t?? •Y ` ` µ }? A, •?;.?'1-? • ?.:il rYk'? ? ?'r ? ?. +?s°? F' ,i?R • .. ? -: ?My "? .s ' x , '?J'??d',,?r a ?' ? ' ??•: ;. ? . x?' a 1 Moore. Harnett i1 I.L County County County ?' ?- 1 13 PROPOSED CROSSING CLOSURE !7' 301 421 Sampson kn Connny i.ui, nlY I - . Robeson f County - Blade- -County PREPARED FOR: STATE OF NORTI I CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION tiff RAIL DIVISION PREPARED BY: ,j NIOFFATT & NICHOL Winston-Salem Greensboro Asheville Raleigh Charlott? Wilmingtor6 - Cumberland County PROJECT LOCATION MAP HOFFER DRIVE & NS TRANSPORTATION TRACKS FAYETTEVILLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE GOVERNOR February 20, 2009 Mr. Brian Wrenn, Supervisor DENR - Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1650 Dear Mr. Wrenn: ?, o? FFe 2 D?i? ? A'r ¢ 100 rs.,?srn`R 9 EUGENE A. CONTI, 1R. SECRETARY Subject: Closure of a local street crossing at Clark Street, in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, T.I.P. No. P-4804A, WBS# 40325.3.6, FA #STP-0431(22) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division is evaluating the closure. of the Clark Street crossing with the CSX Railroad in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County (see Figure 1). The Clark Street rail crossing was identified in NCDOT's Traffic Separation Study completed for the city of Rocky Mount in May 2002. This initiative proposes safety improvements within the City of Rocky Mount that close crossings where feasible and protect the crossings that will remain open with crossbucks, automatic'flashers and gates, signals and locking gates. i The Clark Street crossing (#629 774R/629 775X) provides parallel access for residential homes in the vicinity. With the closure of this crossing, alternative access would be provided for properties on Clark Street on either side of the rail line. Norfolk Street would be extended on the south side of the rail line between Clark Street and Pender Street. South Street would be extended on the north side of the rail line from Pender Street to Branch Street. These extensions would occur predominantly within existing rail Right-of-way or CSX owned property. We would appreciate any information you have that would be helpful in evaluating potential community and environmental impacts for this project. If applicable, please identify any permits and/or approvals required by your agency. MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: 919-733-7245 LOCATION: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: 919-715-6580 TRANSPORTATION BUILDING RAIL DIVISION 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET 1553 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBsITEIW tvbytrdin.Olg RALEIGH INC RALEIGH NC 2 7699-1 5 53 Please note that there will be no formal interagency seeping meeting for this project. This letter constitutes solicitation for seeping comments related to the project. It is desirable that you respond by March 23, 2009, so that your comments can be used in the preparation of a proposed Federally-funded Categorical Exclusion in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. A full natural resources investigation will be conducted for the project to determine if there are any impacts to natural resources including jurisdictional waters. Four threatened or endangered species are listed for Edgecombe County according to the (January 31, 2008 FWS list) US Fish and Wildlife Service species list. The currently listed species include the following: Common Name Scientific Name Status Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucoce halus BGPA* Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides boreals Endangered Tar Rivers in mussel Elli do steinstansana Endangered * BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Investigations will be conducted to determine if any endangered or threatened species are in the project study area. The project area will be reviewed to determine if the project will affect any properties that may be eligible for the National Register. Thank you for assisting us in this study. If further information regarding the proposed action or the environmental analysis process is required, please contact me by phone at (919) 733-7245, ext. 270 or by email at mhamelnncdot.eov. Sincerely, Marc Hamel, Rail Project Development Engineer NCDOT Rail Division Environmental and Planning Branch MH/jet Attachments 2 1 f4 pkl. _ k II„ ?? _. ? i -1 '4 .. ; A? r. 0 500 1,000 Feet PROPOSED EXTENSION Winston-Salem, Greensboro Asheville Raleigh Charlotte Fayetteville Wilmingto 6 - Edgecombe County PREPARED FOR: STATF, OF NORTFI CAROLINA g1 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION w? RAIL DIVISION PREPARED BY: ,j MOFFATT & NICHOL PROJECT LOCATION MAP CLARK STREET & CSX TRANSPORTATION TRACKS ROCKY MOUNT, EDGECOMBE COUNTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE GOVERNOR Mr. Brian Wrenn, Supervisor DENR - Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1650 Dear Mr. Wrenn: Subject: Closure of a the Nash/Marigold Street crossing, in Rocky Mount, Nash and Edgecombe Counties, T.I.P. No. P-4804A, WBS# 40325.3.6, FA # STP-0431(22) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division is evaluating the closure of the Nash/Marigold Street urban local street crossing with CSX Railroad in Rocky Mount, Nash and Edgecombe Counties (see Figure 1). The Nash/Marigold Street rail crossing was identified in NCDOT's Traffic Separation Study completed for the city of Rocky Mount in May 2002. This initiative proposes safety improvements within the City of Rocky Mount that close crossings where feasible and protect the crossings that will remain open with crossbucks, automatic flashers and gates, signals and locking gates. The Nash/Marigold Street Crossing (#630 087G) is part of a system of parallel streets that provide access to either side of the rail line in downtown Rocky Mount at the border of Nash and Edgecombe Counties. February 20, 2009 FF9 ? ??? '?sr.:rrP ???ka?BAgnw', EUGENE A. CONTI, JR. SECRETARY We would appreciate any information you have that would be helpful in evaluating potential community and environmental impacts for this project. If applicable, please identify any permits and/or approvals required by your agency. MAILING ADDRESS: INC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAIL DIVISION 1553 MAIL SER V CE CENTER RALEIGH NO 27699-1553 TELEPHONE: 919-733-7245 FAX: 914715-6580 WEBSITE: WWW by1TBIO.ORJ LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH NO Please note that there will be no formal interagency scoping meeting for this project. This letter constitutes solicitation for scoping comments related to the project. It is desirable that you respond by March 23, 2009, so that your comments can be used in the preparation of a proposed Federally-funded Categorical Exclusion in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. A full natural resources investigation will be conducted for the project to determine if there are any impacts to natural resources including jurisdictional waters. Four threatened or endangered species are listed for Nash and Edgecombe Counties according to the (January 31, 2008 FWS list) US Fish and Wildlife Service species list. The currently listed species include the following: Common Name Scienti rc Name Status Bald eagle' Haliaeetus leucoce halus BGPA* Red-cockaded woodpecker` Picoides horeals Endangered Tar Rivers in mussel Elli do steinstansana Endangered Dwarf wed emusse' Alosmidonta heterodon Endangered " Listed in both Edgecombe and Nash Counties Listed only in Nash County * BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Investigations will be conducted to determine if any endangered or threatened species are in the project study area. The project area will be reviewed to determine if the project will affect any properties that may be eligible for the National Register. Thank you for assisting us in this study. If further information regarding the proposed action or the environmental analysis process is required, please contact me by phone at (919) 733-7245, ext. 270 or by email at mhamel&cdot.gov. Sincerely, Marc Hamel, Rail Project Development Engineer NCDOT Rail Division. Environmental and Planning Branch MH/jet Attachments 2 PREPARED FOR: y ce `k STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA o DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION a RAIL DIVISION PROJECT LOCATION MAP NASH/MARIGOLD & CSX TRANSPORTATION TRACKS PREPARED BY: I ROCKY MOUNT, NASH pQbQ MOFFATT & NICHOL & EDGECOMBE COUNTIES