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From:Russell, Teresa E CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
To:Peterson, Paul CIV USARMY 596 TRANS BDE (US); [e-mail]
Cc:Manning, Jason B CIV USARMY CESAW (US); Cypress Environmental
Subject:FW: [Non-DoD Source] Re: MOTSU- LCU Ramp: No Effect Call for Atlantic Sturgeon and AS Critical Habitat
Date:Tuesday, March 20, 2018 8:11:21 AM
Paul and David,

We have a confirmation email below that NMFS agrees with the “No Effect” call for impacts to
Threatened and Endangered species with the repair of MOTSU LCU Ramp.

Best Regards,
Teresa Russell

From: Fritz Rohde - NOAA Federal [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:05 AM
To: Russell, Teresa E CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail]>
Cc: [e-mail]; Peterson, Paul CIV USARMY 596 TRANS BDE (US)
<[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: MOTSU- LCU Ramp: No Effect Call for Atlantic Sturgeon and AS
Critical Habitat

I agree with the No Effect call.

Fritz

On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 7:26 AM, Russell, Teresa E CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<[e-mail]> wrote:
Fritz,
As per previous phone calls and emails, MOTSU is planning to repair and revamp an
existing boat ramp located within MOTSU along the Cape Fear River just south of the
Center Wharf area. This area is very shallow and previously disturbed for the construction
of the existing boat ramp. The repair work would add minimally to the foot print of the
existing boat ramp and floating pier (see attached drawings of proposed repair work).
Based the Corps review of the affect from the repair of the boat ramp the direct and indirect
effects of the action will not negatively impact the Atlantic Sturgeon species or its
associated critical habitat or any other threatened or endangered species. The construction
will not occur during the Atlantic Sturgeon fisheries environmental window February 1 -
June 15 and the construction timeframe is approximately 8 months. The repair construction
will include use of proper sediment and erosion control to prevent excessive turbidity in
surrounding waters.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about the project.
Best Regards,
Teresa Russell
910-251-4725