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Home My WebLink About20180875 Ver 1_MCDC (Signed)_20180622MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST The following questions provide direction in determining when the Department is required to prepare environmental documents for state-funded construction and maintenance activities. Answer questions for Parts A through C by checicing either "Yes" or °No". Complete Part D of the checklist when Miniinum Criteria Rule categories #8, #12(i), or #15 are used. TIP Project No.: n/a State Project No.: 17BP.14.R.111 Project Location: Bridge No. 220 on SR 1351 (Matlock Creelc Road) over Matlock Creek Macon County, North Carolina Project Description: Replace Bridge No. 220 with 45' 6" L x 16' 2" W x 5' 1" H aluminum box culvert on existing location, near Franlclin, North Carolina. The project will utilize an on-site detour during construction. Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: Nationwide Permit No. 14 and 401 Certification. Written notification is required for this project because it is a bridge to bottomed culvert conversion. 1. Outside river corridor = Yes, (greater than 0.50 iniles from Cowee Creelc & greater than 0.75 iniles from Little Tennessee River) 2. Below iinpact threshold for applicable NWP = No, bridge to culvert (mitigation required). NWP 14 Required. 3. Tree clearing = Yes (poplar, maple) —(follow moratorium). 4. Trout watershed = Yes (follow moratorium unless verification NCWRC letter states no). 5. NLEB HUC = Yes, greater than 025 miles from known hibernacula site. NWP 14 will require written authorization and written 401 Certification. Special Project Information: A listed species evaluation and cultural resource screening information are included in project file at Division 14 Environmental Office. The bridge and surrounding area were surveyed on 6.25.13, 5.30.14 and 5.14.2018 and no listed species were observed. Suitable habitat for listed species known from Macon County appears lacking in the project area. There are records for Appalachian Elktoe mussels and Spotfin Chub in the Little Tennessee River, respectively, but occupied habitat is over 3.12 miles downstream of bridge 220. There are no records for listed species records within 1 mile of the bridge and the bridge is too low to support bat roosting (lack of bat roosting will be confirmed before construction). Tree clearing will occur from October I S to April I S to protect possible Indiana bat roosting. 06/07/18 1 of4 PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA Item 1 to be completed by the Engineer. 1. Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity allowed under the Minirnuin Criteria Rule in which environmental docuinentation is not required? If the answer to number 1 is "nd', then the project does not qualify as a ininimum criteria project. A state environmental assessment is required. If yes, under which category? (9) Reconstruction of existine crossroad or raitroad separations and existin� stream crossinss, includine, but not limited to pipes, culverts, and bridEes. If either category #8, #12(i) or #15 is used complete Part D of this checklist. PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS Itenas 2— 4 to be completed by the Engineer. 2. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected 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 the environment? 4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed activity have such widespread implications, that an uncoinmon concern for its environmental effects has been expressed to the Departinent? YES NO � ❑ ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � Item 5-8 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. 5. Does the proposed activity have a significant adverse effect on wetlands; � � surface waters such as rivers, streains, and estuaries; parklands; priine or unique ag�•icultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational, archaeological, or historical value? 6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list? 7. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or ground water impacts? 06/07/18 2 of4 ❑ � ❑ � YES NO $. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on � � long-term recreltional benefits or shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their natural l�abitats If any questions 2 through 8 are answered "yes", the proposed project may not qualify as a Minimuin Criteria project. A state envirornnental assessment (EA) may be required. For assistance, contact: Manager, Project Development and Enviromnental Analysis Branch P. O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 (919) 733 —3141 Fax: (919) 733-9794 PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS Items 9- 12 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. YES NO 9. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its � � habitat, lilcely to be impacted by the proposed action? 10. Does the action require the placement of temporary or pennanent � � fill in waters of the United States? NWP 14 & 401 Certification 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 —1 S to be completed by the Engineer 13. Does the project require stream 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 require acquisition of additional right of way from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas? ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � ❑ � � � Questions in Part "C" are designed to assist the Engineer and the Division Enviromnental Officer in determining whether a pennit or consultation with a state or federal resource agency may be required. If any questions in Part "C" are answered "yes", follow the appropriate permittn�g procedures prior to beginning project construction. 06/07/18 3 of4 PART D: (To be completed when either categorv #8, #12(i), or #15 of the rules are used. Items l6- 22 to be completed by Division Environinental OfficeY 16. Project length: 17. Right of Way width: 18. Project completion date: 19. Total acres of newly disturbed ground surface: 20. Total acres of wetland impacts: 21. Total linear feet of stream impacts: 22. Project purpose: If Part D of the checklist is completed, send a copy of the entire checklist document to: Don G. Lee State Roadside Environmental Engineer Mail Service Center 1557 Raleigh, NC 27699-1557 (919) 733-2920 Fax (919) 733-9810 Email: dlee@dot.state.nc.us DocuSigned by: lnla,�,d.u, �l-�. au.,�}i.�, 6/ 7/ z o ls Reviewed by: RRR,,a�,��,,,ds� Date: Wanda H. Austin, PE Division 14 Project Development Engineer DocuSigned by: �� ¢�� 6/7/2018 Date: Patric . reedlove Division 14 Environmental Specialist 06/07/18 4 of4 Macon County Replace Bridge 220 on SR 1351 (Matlock Creek Road) near Franklin, N.C. 17BP.14.R.111 • Nationwide 14 Permit will be required and a written 401 under GC 4135. A trout moratorium may be applied to the permits at the request of WRC. • Project will adhere to NCDOT best management practices. Avoidance of erosion and sedimentation into Matlock Creek and downstream habitats. • Trees will be cleared from October 15 to April 15 to avoid potential roosting by Indiana bats.