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Home My WebLink About20180613 Ver 1_MCDC (Signed)_20180503MINIMUM CRITE1tiA DET�RMINATION CHECKLIST The following quesYions provide direction in determining when the Department is required to prepare cnviromnental documents for state-fimded consti•uction and maintenance activities. Answer quesfions For Parts A tluough C by checlting eitl�er "Yes" or "No". Complete Part D of tl�e checklist when Minimum Criteria Rule categories #8, #12(i), or#IS are used. TIP Project No.: State Projcct No.: 17BP.14.R.86 Project Location: Bridge No. 226 on SR 1350 (Grape Creek Road) over Grape Creek Cherokee County, North Carolina Project Description: Replace Bridge No. 226 with an 18'-T' W x 5'-4" D alumimim box culvert sttlictwe on existing location, near Muiphy, Nor[h Carolina. The project will use stage constiuciion methods during construction. Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: Anticipatecl Permit or Consultation Requirements: 1. Outside river corridor = no (permit verification required) 2. Below impacY threshold for applicable NWP = yes 3. Tree clearing = Yes, and otherwise have no effect on T&E = No effect 4. Trout watershed = yes (follow inoratoritmi unless verification NC WRC letter states no) 5. NLEB INC = clear, no located within a red huc. NWP 14 will require written authurizatiou and written 401 Certification. Special Project Information: Mitigation Required. Bridge to Culvert. 04/20/18 1 of4 PART A: MINIMUM CRIT�RIA YES NO Item I to;be corrip,lele�l by tlie Engi,n'eer '; =;- .,. „:. ; ' 1. Is the proposed pio�ect IisYed as a type and class of activity allowed under �� X � the Minimum Criteria Rule in which environmental documentation is not required? If the answer to number 1 is "no", then the project does not gualify as a minimnm criteria projecY. A state environmental assessment is required. If yes, under which categot'y? (9) Reconstruction of existine crossroad or railroad seaxrations and existina stream crossinEs, includin¢, but not limited to pipes, culverts, and bridEes, If either catego�y #8, #12(i) or #15 is used complete Part D of this checklist. PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS 2, Could the proposed activiry cause significant changes in land use concentrations that would be expeeted to create adverse air quality impacts? 3. Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative impacts that may result in a significant adverse impact to human health or Yhe enviranment? 4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed activity have such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern for its environmenYal effects has been expressed to the Department? ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � w..... � ..... _. . ..... ........ . . _,_.�.. ___� 5. Does the proposed activity have a signiiicant adverse effect on wetlands; � � surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or unique agricultural lands; or areas of recognized sceniq recreational, archaeological, or historical value7 6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the � � Deparhnent of Interior's threatened and endangered species list? 7, Could the proposed activity cause signiiicant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or ground water impacts? 04/20/ 18 2 of 4 ❑ � I'ES NO 8. Is tlie proposed activity expecYed to have a significant adverse effect on � � long-term recreationel benetits or shellfish, finf7sl�, wildlife, or their nzhiral habitats If any questions 2 tiv�ough 8 are answered "yes", the �,no�osed project may not qualify as a Minimum Criteria project. A state enviromnental assessment (�A) may be requued. For assistance, contact: Muiager, Project Development and Iinvironmental Analysis 13i��uich P. O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 (919) 733 —3141 Fax: (919) 733-9794 PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATF, ANll FEDEI2AL REGULATIONS Items 9-12 to be compdeted Gy Division Environnzentn! Officer. 9. Is a fedcrally protected threatened or endangered species, or its habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action? 10. Does the action requii•e the placement of tempoc•aiy or permanent fill in waters of thc Uiuted States? NWP 14 Required 11. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as mountain bogs or pine savannahs? 12. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental Concern, as defined in the coastal Area Management Act? Items 13 — IS to be campleted by the Et:gineer. 13. Does tlie pro.ject require sh�eam relocation or channel changes? Cultural Resources 14. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the National Register of Historic Places? 15. Will the proposed action i•equii•e acquisition of additional right of way from publicly owned parkland or recreatioual areas? Y�S NO ❑ � � ❑ ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � Questions in Part "C" are designed to assist the rngineer and the Division Envn•omnental Officer in determining whether a permit or consultation with a state or federal resource agency may be required. If any questions in Part "C" are answered "yes", follow the appropriate permitting procedures prior to beginning project constiuction. 04/20/IS 3 of4 PART D: (To be completed when either cate�orv #S, #12(i), m• #15 of the rules are used. Itehrs 16- 22 fo Ge eompleted by Dii�ision Eravi�ronmentul Officer. 16. Projectlength: 17. Right of Way wicith: 18. Project completiou date: 19. Tocal acres oFnewly distiu�bed ground surface: 20. Total acres of weYland impacts: 2l . Total linear feet of stream impacts: 22. Projectpurpose: If Part D of the checldist is completed, send a copy oFthe entire checldist document to: Don G. Lee State Roadside Enviromnental Engineer Mail Seivice Ce��Yer 1557 Raleigh, NC 27699-1557 (919) 733-2920 Fax (9l9) 733-9810 EmaiL• dlee@dot.state.nc.us oe�usic�.a nv: C�.I f1�Lb� 2/5/2018 ,1t SIA, i/ T RCVIEWCU UY: CF151BGCC10AtE Date: Josh B. Dcyton, PE Division la Bricige Managemc��tEngineer �ooa�sia�.e ny: �� 2/S/2018 � � Date: Patricic.. ��I'bSf�"o Division 14 Environmental Specialist o2iosit s a of a Cherokee County Replace Bridge Number: 226 (West Prong Grape Creek) under SR 1350 (Grape Creek Road) near Murphy, N.C. WBS No. 17BP.14.R.86 . A NWP 14 will be required for this project as well as a written 401. • Project will comply with the standard 2017 NWP 14 and 2017 GC 4085 conditions. • Project will adhere to NCDOT best management practices.