20181195 Ver 1_Br 410 unauthorized wetland clearing_20181102

Wanucha, Dave
From: Euliss, Amy
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2018 3:37 PM
To: Roden Reynolds, Bryan K CIV (US); Wanucha, Dave
Cc: Tucker, Mezak; Trantham, Randall D; trantham, darren k
Subject: Br 410 unauthorized wetland clearing
Attachments: Utlity clearing Bridge 410jpg; image2jpeg; image3jpeg
Bryan and Dave,
A contractor working to move the power line on the Br 410 project in Lexington cleared the wetland on the North west side of
the road. The contractor was working for the utility but the clearing happened in preparation for our bridge project. Per our
Utility Relocation Agreement with the utility owner, no work was to begin prior to notifying NCDOT. This did not happen. Also,
the clearing occurred in an area of the wetland that we were not planning to impact. Upon discovery yesterday afternoon, we
had them cease work on the site until we could get our permitting secured. The area was cleared using equipment with tracked
tires and no grubbing occurred. We had a project inspector visit the site today to survey the extent of the impact. Attached is a
mark up showing in yellow the area of clearing. Also attached are a couple photos of the area. The disturbance to the soil is
minimal and the area has been mulched. Our plan is to permit this additional area of clearing as temporary hand clearing when
we provide Bryan the updated drawings showing the wetland boundaries from our JD site visit in early October. The permit
drawings should be coming soon. We will also submit to DWR, so Dave can revise the 401 permit. If you have any questions or
need additional information, please let me know. Thanks.
Amy Euliss
Division 9 Environmental Officer
North Carolina Department of Transportation
336 747 7802 office
aeuliss .ncdot.qov
375 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston Salem, NC 27127-7167
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