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Home My WebLink AboutFDP202100013 Application 2021-10-20IACM DATE: 08/10/2021 VDOT PROJECT #: 00689-002-24839525 PERMIT #: 21-4080 PRE-APP#: Virginia Department of Transportation INTER -AGENCY COORDINATION MEETING Joint Permit Application DEQ COE VMRC I. VDOT PROJECT INFORMATION Route: 689 UPC#: VDOT Project Number: 00689-002-24839525 USGS Quadrangle: Crozet City/County: Albemarle VDOT City/County Code: 02 Contract Type: Maintenance - State Forces Project Charge: 04100-604003-11163550-74739- 003-00754 Estimated Begin Date: 10/13/2021 Designer: Amburn, Randall M IL TYPE OF SCOPING/COORDINATION: Permit Coordination ermits Required: COE Non -Reporting: NW3; VMRC VGP-1 III. VDOT CONTACTS Permit Coordinator District Environmental Manager VDOT (Applicant) (VDOT District Contact) (Authorized Agent) Name: John E Chiles Name: Richard O Crofford Name: Teresa A Gothard Address: 1601 Orange Road Address: 1601 Orange Road Address: 1601 Orange Road Culpeper, VA 22701 Culpeper, VA 22701 Culpeper, VA 22701 Phone #: (540) 729-7643 Phone #: (540) 718-2679 Phone #: (540) 829-7635 IV. PERMITTED ACTIVITY Project will replace the existing 45' x 25' 10" 1-span steel beam timber deck with a 45'x30' concrete prestressed slab. Instream work will be required to install a temporary cofferdam to complete abutment B, abutment seat repairs above OHW. Temporary non -erodible cofferdam impacts associated with the cofferdams will result in 20 C.Y. (216 S.F.) of fill below OHW. Project will temporarily impact 54 linear feet of stream impacts. Minimum paving and grading will be performed on the roadway approaches (approx. 75' each end). Work to be performed by state forces V. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT(Avoidance and Impacts are described in greater detail in section VI and VIL) Present Impacts Present Impacts Yes * Yes Yes Federal Threatened/Endangered Species Water of the U.S State Threatened/Endangered Species Yes * Wetlands No No Anadromous fish No No Riffle Pool Complexes No No Trout No No Other Special Aquatic Sites No No Shellfish No No 100 Year Floodplain Yes No Public Water Supply No No Historic/Archeological Resources No No Scenic Rivers No No Air Quality Nonattainment Area No No Navigable Waters No No Tidal Waters/Wetlands: No No Open Water> 1.0 Acre No No -riease refer to me i ars iceport ror tan apecles impacts SUMMARY OF DETAILED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INFORMATION VI.�N This project has one jurisdictional crossing. General. Latitude: 38°02'25" Longitude:78°43'58" Nearest Community: Yancey Mills Basin: James River Basin Hydrologic Unit Code: 02080204 FEMA FIRM number: 51003CO240D Surrounding Land Use: Forest, Residential, Agriculture Sub -basin: 2B. Mid James River Sub -basin IACM Coordination Form 7/l/2017 Pagel of 6 IACM DATE: 08/10/2021 VDOT PROJECT #: 00689-002-24839525 PERMIT #: 21-4080 PRE-APP#: Engineering data for impacts to Waters of the US. OHW elevation (feet): 602 MLW elevation (feet): N/A Area (feet') Quantity (yd3) below OHW Quantity (yd3) below MLW Construction Method Dredging/Excavation Filling (Permanent): Filling (Temporary): Streams Open Water Wetlands Streams Open Water Wetlands Streams Open Water Wetlands 0 0 0 0 0 0 216 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 01 01 01 01 01 0 01 01 0 MECHANICAL Stream Information: Stream Name(s): Stockton Creek Pool/Riffle/Flat ratio: 10/10/80 Substrate: sand, gravel OHWM Indicator(s): Abrupt change in plant community DWR Classification: Class iii. DEQ Classification: III. Non -tidal (Coastal & Piedmont) Linear Feet of Permanent Stream Impacts: Perennial- 0 Intermittent- 0 Conceptual Stream Mitigation: None Proposed Drainage Area (miles'): 14.21 Average Depth (feet): 1 Average Width (feet): 18 Cowardin Classification: R4SB Section #: 10h Special Standards: PWS, NEW-3 Ephemeral- 0 Riffle/Pool- 0 Wetland Information: N/A Species identified: Cowardin Classification(s): Amount Disturbed(area -feet') Emergent Scrub/Shrub Forested Totals Non -Tidal Tidal Non -Tidal Tidal Non -Tidal Tidal Non -Tidal Tid IACM Coordination Fonn 7/1/2017 Page 2 of 6 IACM DATE: 08/10/2021 VDOT PROJECT #: 00689-002-24839525 PERMIT #: 21-4080 PRE-APP#: Other Natural Resource Information: N/A Cowardin Classification(s): Amount of Impacts L.F S.F Non -Tidal Tidal Non -Tidal Tidal VII. PROJECT NARRATIVE: Projectpurpose, need, and description: The purpose of the project is to repair a structurally deficient structure on Route 689 over Stockton Creek in Albemarle County. The deterioration of the structure requires repair to maintain the safety of the traveling public. The existing 45'-0" long one -span steel -beam timber -deck bridge will have its superstructure replaced with pre- stressed concrete slabs. A cofferdam will be required along Abutment B for repairs to the abutment seats. Proposed construction schedule. Project is scheduled for construction advertisement/construction October 2021 and completed within Spring 2022 The project will be constructed by VDOTs specialty bridge crew. Project impacts (include a description of all impacts, permanent and temporary): Project will replace the existing 45' x 25' 10" 1-span steel beam timber deck with a 45'x30' concrete prestressed slab. Instream work will be required to install a temporary cofferdam to complete abutment B, abutment seat repairs above OHW. Temporary non -erodible cofferdam impacts associated with the cofferdams will result in 2C C.Y. (216 S.F.) of fill below OHW. Project will temporarily impact 54 linear feet of stream impacts. Minimum paving and grading will be performed on the roadway approaches (approx. 75' each end). Work to be performed by state forces. T&E Species (See Attachment F for additional documentation): Based upon a review of the VADWR database search Conservation (IPaQ online project review indicated the (FT) Northern Long -Eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis. This project will not require tree removal for removal and replacement of the superstructure. A negative bat inventory is included in this permit package. Based upon review of all appropriate DCR layers, there were no DCR resources and no coordination with DCR was required for this project. Project intersects 5.5 mile buffer for the Little Brown Bat and TriColor Bat Hibemacula and Roost Trees. Project will not require tree clearing therefore no impacts are anticipated, According to a review of the CCB Eagle Locator map, no nests appear within 660' of project location. Cultural Resources (See Attachment E for additional documentation): VDOT Effect Determination: NO EFFECT. The historic boundary of the NRHP-listed Greenwood -Afton Rural Historic District (002-5075) skirts the roadway and the bridge in question. The nomination report's period of significance starts in 1734 and ends in 1955. According to VDOT records bridge #6198 was erected in 1979 and does not meet the age criterion. Due to its age... See Attachment A. IACM Coordination Form 7/1@017 Page 3 of 6 IACM DATE: 08/10/2021 VDOT PROJECT #: 00689-002-24839525 PERMIT #: 21-4080 PRE-APP#: VIII. PROJECT MITIGATION: Project mitigation efforts including AVOIDANCE, MINIMIZATION, AND COMPENSATION.• Avoidance: Impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. have been avoided where practicable. Impact areas are the minimum necessary to meet the design of the project. Minimization: Impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. have been minimized where practicable. Only temporary fill will be required to install the new structure. Compensation (include functional assessment when applicable): There are no impacts to wetlands and stream impacts are less than 300 linear feet, therefore, no compensation is proposed. IACM Coordination Form 7/1/2017 Page 4 of 6 IACM DATE: 08/10/2021 VDOT PROJECT #: 00689-002-24839525 PERMIT #: 21-4080 PRE-APP#: IX. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS: An erosion and sediment control plan will be prepared and implemented in compliance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Law, the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations, and the annual erosion and sediment control standards and specifications approved by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. X. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STATEMENT: Design of this project will be in compliance with the Stormwater Management Act, the Stormwater Management Regulations, and the annual stormwater management standards, and specifications approved by the Department o Conservation and Recreation. XI. MATERIALS ASSESSMENT: All fill material shall be clean and free of contaminants in toxic concentrations or amounts in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. XIL FEMA STATEMENT: The design of this project will be in compliance with all applicable FEMA-approved state or local floodplain management requirements. XIIL DREDGE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: All dredge material will be removed to an approved, contained, upland location. The disposal area will be of sufficient size and capacity to properly contain the dredge material, to allow for adequate dewatering and settling out of sediment, and to prevent overtopping. The disposal area will be properly stabilized prior to placement of dredge material. XIV. NEPA DOCUMENTATION: Not Required Document type: Date: XV. CERTIFICATION (for SPGP/VWPP only): "I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations." Applicant Signature: Name of person signing above: (print or type) Title: Authorized Agent Signature: Name of person signing above: (print or type) Title: Date: Date: IACM Coordination Form 7/1/2017 Page 5 of 6 IACM DATE: 08/10/2021 VDOT PROJECT #: 00689-002-24839525 PERMIT #: 21-4080 PRE-APP#: XVI. ATTACHMENTS (Include all that apply): [ X ] Narratives Continuation (See Attachment A) [ X ] Project Maps [Vicinity, Topo, and FEMA Maps] [ X ] Permit Sketches (Plan views, section views including temporary and permanent impacts) [ X ] Hydraulic Commentary [ X ] Cultural Resources Information [ X ] Threatened and Endangered Species Information (including VDOT T&E Report) [ X ] Photographs [ ] Jurisdictional Determination Form [ ] Signed Certification Statement [ ] SPGP Check List IACM Coordination Form 7/1/2017 Page 6 of 6 Attachment A Narratives Continuation Attachment A - CONTINUATION: Cultural Resources: it does not contribute to the larger historic resource. The in -kind deck replacement, a maintenance activity, would have no effect on the historic district. Stip. 2 Determination Date: 09/16/2020. Attachment B Project Maps Vicinity, Topo, and FEMA Maps VDOT PROJECT#: 00689-002-24839525 i 62 690 Newton 90CK1NGN i 798 690 7N J. 1692 81 - 864 i ' ► - 240 � 1 1 ' BRA 691 240 110— �6" Yancey 797 8ro sville us 636 66s 250 _+o� ax Midway 691 791 am }^ 1762 637 .� 17 Miller 1125 su School IT)II 766 — 692 , 69s �. Vicinity Map VDOT General Highway Map Albemarle, Virginia Not to Scale Attachment C Permit Sketches �nIaniy a rivyvaou I 20-45'-45' w / u Outline of proposed bridge Outline of existing bridge ' I ' -- -- -- — — — — — — — — Cofferdam of non -erodible r material 54 LF t ' 11 1 U 1 1 1 To Rte 250 L Rte. 689 Proposed I I , To Rte 688 ' 1 I a O •; 11 1 I _ O_= o' 1 1 1 Zn C I LI I Rte. 689 Existing (L x nI II1 1 1 11 1 II JI I� i i Outline of proposed bridgei � I A, Lutline of existing bridge FOHW \\A(� o ABUTMENT B o I ABUTMENT A oi+w PLAN Finished & Original Grade, Existing &Proposed F-Finished & Original Grade % Ordinary high water , ------------------------ -�_Loco - — — — — — — — F�—� ABUTMENT B DEVELOPED SECTION ON CE ® Quantities are channelward and below ordinary high water. ® ESTIMATED QUANTITIES Temporary Sandbag cofferdams Total EXCAVATION C.Y. 0 0 FILL C.Y. 20 20 AREA-EXCAV. S.F. 0 0 AREA -FILL S.F. 216 216 ABUTMENT A Cofferdam of non -erodible material N F ��1 SECTION THROUGH COFFERDAM Not to Scale VDOT PERMIT APPLICATION SKETCH FOR HIGHWAY STREAM CROSSING PROJ: 0689-002-6198 RTE 689 OVER STOCKTON CREEK COUNTY: ALBEMARLE STR.NO.: 00754 SHEET 3 of 4 DATE: 5/28/21 Proj: 0689-002-6198, SRO1 Rte: Rte. 689 over Stockton Creek Installation of cofferdam is to be performed from the shore of the stream or as approved by the Engineer. Cofferdam is to be constructed so as to permit no siltation of the stream as a result of the excavation and backfill operations; and, no more than 50% of the stream width shall be blocked at any one time. 2. After completion of abutment repairs, the cofferdam is to be completely removed in such a manner as to cause minimal disturbance of the stream and hauled from the site to be used within the roadway prism or salvaged. 3. All material disposed of within the roadway prism will be prevented from re-entry into the stream and its flood plains in accordance with Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation's Roadway and Bridge Specifications, Special Provisions and Supplemental Specifications. 4. The existing superstructure will be removed in accordance with VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications. 5. "A stormwater management plan is not required for this project because the total project site is less than one acre." Sheet 4 of 4 Attachment D Hydraulic Commentary LD-293 (3-14-19) Page 1 of 2 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LOCATION AND DESIGN LOCATION HYDRAULIC STUDY Project Information UPC NA State Project Number 0689-002-6198, SR01 City/County Albemarle County Route 689 Waterbody Stockton Creek Study Information Project Type Rehabilitation Description of proposed Proposed superstructure replacement. Repairs to Abutment B. actions within the Base Flood Plain Drainage Area 14.2 sq. mi. Roadway Classification Local Design Storm NA Panel Number Zone* BFE Floodway Notation Encroachment 51003CO240D A No Click to choose an item. * Only note if in a Zone A, AE, V, or VE area Engineers Assessment This project requires the replacement of the bridge superstructure and repairs to Abutment B. The bridge deck and low chord elevations of the new superstructure will approximate the existing superstructure. It is my professional opinion that this project complies with FEMA requirements because base flood levels, velocities, and flow distribution will not be changed significantly. These conclusions were drawn by Hydraulic Engineering personnel as a result of a careful review of the proposed work. No formal hydraulic computations were performed either incidental to the design or during the course of the review. Conclusion Further study required None To Personal Information Completed By Steve Ikenberry, PE With VDOT LD-293 (3-14-19) State P Phone 540-829-7548 UPC VA UPC a Number VA steve. i kenberry@vdot.virginia.gov National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette FEMA Legend : z.000 0,000 ResemaR: usrs Rmiwenrmna: onnnoRnge,y: Darn ennesnee aweec zozo Page 2 of 2 WMwrBneERatl.. SPECIRLiL00D M'XX BFEw OepeX n.e e, m. m. rcnx HAkARD AREA$ Rag."fllwtlws, 0 ]'...-Cods floit NveK. Areas W I%annual tl dos flmtl uMM1 eweege disks Reso'c ne beeerwleIR's— I areRe a less imp oRe •Aoaee IRne _.,.., \� ERore."Roeflz A. —I rnan<eeeetl Rword -„. sodsRestudiedXA Ret�d Ewotl Risk Xtle to NERARM o1 �.fl RDDo RAlARD '// Aem..k Ebee Risk tluem le.ee:.:.. eueRwee. Attachment E Cultural Resources Information IACM DATE: 08/10/2021 VDOT PROJECT #: 00689-002-24839525 PERMIT #: 21-4080 PRE-APP#: VDOT Cultural Resources Summary Documentation for Interagency Permit Application Project Number: 00689-002-24839525 UPC: Project Name: 0689-002-6198 Stockton Creek VDHR File No. - Funding Source: State District: Culpeper Primary Jurisdiction: Albemarle Cultural Resources Manager: Ross, Helen P. Report Generated: 07/26/2021 The following determinations have been made by VDOT Cultural Resources staff for this VDOT project as a whole in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer in Virginia (Director of Virginia Department of Historic Resources) in conformance with the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U. S.C. 306108) and its implementing regulations, 36 CFR Part 800. The Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the USACOE's undertaking subject to Section 106 may be smaller than the APE defined for the project as a whole. Designated Lead Federal Agency for Section 106: NONE Does the project have the potential to affect historic properties, should they be present? No Description of Area of Potential Effects (APE): Are there previously recorded architectural resources within the APE? Notes: Date: Are there previously recorded archaeological resources within the APE? Notes: Date: Are historic properties present in the Area of Potential Effects? Yes Effects Matrix: Not applicable Explanation of Effect Determination: The historic boundary of the NRHP-listed Greenwood -Afton Rural Historic District (002-5075) skirts the roadway and the bridge in question. The nomination reporPs period of significance starts in 1734 and ends in 1955. According to VDOT records bridge #6198 was erected in 1979 and does not meet the age criterion. Due to its age it does not contribute to the larger historic resource. The in -kind deck replacement, a maintenance activity, would have no effect on the historic district. Wf Determination of No Effect made 09/16/2020 and reported to the SHPO in accordance with Stipulation ILA of the Programmatic Agreement among the Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the Virginia State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Virginia Department of Transportation Regarding Transportation Undertakings Subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (executed August 2, 2016). Effect Determination (non-"Stip.H.A"): If Adverse Effect, MOA Execution Date: VDHR Concurrence Date: Attachment F Threatened & Endangered Species Information IACM DATE: 08/10/2021 VDOT PROJECT #: 00689-002-24839525 PERMIT #: 21-4080 PRE-APP#: T&E CLEARANCE Project Name: Project Number: UPC: Route Number: District: Culpeper From: To: Project Description: Additional Project Description: T&E Project Description: Quadrangle: Latitude: Longitude: 0689-002-6198 Stockton Creek 00689-002-24839525 IOUG City/County: Albemarle 0.20 mi. from Rte 250 1.15 mi. to Rte 688 Project Type: Charge Number: Route Type: Residency: Charlottesville Maintenance 04100-604003-11163550-74739-003- 00754 Secondary Project will replace the existing 45' x 25' 10" 1-span steel beam timber deck with a 45'x30' concrete prestressed slab. Instream work will be required to install a temporary cofferdam to complete abutment B repairs above OHW. Temporary non -erodible cofferdam impacts associated with the cofferdams will result in 20 C.Y. (216 S.F.) of fill below OHW. Project will temporarily impact 54 linear feet of stream impacts. Minimum paving and grading will be performed on the roadway approaches (approx. 75' each end). Work to be performed by state forces CROZET 38°02'25" -78°43'58" SERP Exempt?: Yes Permit Required?: Yes [ ] No federal nexus, SERP or state water quality permits required [X] Federal nexus, SERP or state water quality permits required [ ] The activity falls within a list of activities that have been determined to have No Effect on Fish, Plant and Wildlife Resources. No additional review required. [X] The activity requires additional review, complete the appropriate level of review, as defined in Projects and Resources Requiring Review. DATE: REVIEWER: [X] Based upon a review of the appropriate data sources, T&E Resources are 09/15/2020 J Call known or suspected to be a concern for this project and additional review is required. TACM DATE: 08/10/2021 VDOT PROJECT #: 00689-002-24839525 PERMIT #: 21-4080 PRE-APP#: [ ] Based on a review of the appropriate data sources, No T&E resources are documented or are suspected to be a concern for this project. [X] PROJECT PHASE REVIEW COMPLETE Species/Resource Name Additional Information Category Federal State Data Source Status Status 07/07/2021 J Chiles Potential to Occur Potential for Impacts Effect Determination Conclusion TOYR TOYR IL Begin End Northern Long -Eared Mammals FT ST IPaC OSL Project will not require No Effect No coordination 4 - 15 9 - 15 Bat (Myotis tree clearing. required. Project septentrionalis) cleared using DWR Mou Northern Long -Eared Mammals FT ST IPaC OSL Project will not require No Effect No coordination 4-1 I I - 15 Bat (Myotis tree clearing. required. Project septentrionalis) cleared using DWR Mou Little Brown Bat 5.5 Mile - Hibernacula Resource SE Integrator - Bat Project will not require No Effect No coordination (Myotis lucifugus) Hibemacula and Roost tree clearing. required. Project Trees cleared using DWR Mou Tri-colored Bat 5.5 Mile - Hibernacula Resource SE Integrator - Bat Project will not require No Effect No coordination (Perimyotis subflavus) Hibemacula and Roost tree clearing. required. Project Trees cleared using DWR AGENCY" DATE COMMENTS AGENCY NAME AGENCY TRACKING DATE DATE DUE COORDINATION DATE OF NOTES NUMBER SUBMITTED TYPE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT DWR USFWS 05E2VA00-2021-SLI-4060 07/07/2021 07/07/2021 Self Certification NOAA SCOPE TYPE REQUEST SPECIES SURVEY STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS DATE IACM DATE: 08/10/2021 VDOT PROJECT #: 00689-002-24839525 PERMIT #: 21-4080 PRE-APP#: W��SMENT OF Thy. n��ewo waee W United States Department of the Interior 7 D FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 4ACH 3 8 Virginia Field Office 6669 Short Lane Gloucester, VA 23061 Date: 7/7/21 Self -Certification Letter Project Name: 00689-002-24839525 Dear Applicant: Thank you for using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Virginia Ecological Services online project review process. By printing this letter in conjunction with your project review package, you are certifying that you have completed the online project review process for the project named above in accordance with all instructions provided, using the best available information to reach your conclusions. This letter, and the enclosed project review package, completes the review of your project in accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544, 87 Stat. 884), as amended (ESA). This letter also provides information for your project review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, 83 Stat. 852), as amended. A copy of this letter and the project review package must be submitted to this office for this certification to be valid. This letter and the project review package will be maintained in our records. The species conclusions table in the enclosed project review package summarizes your ESA conclusions. These conclusions resulted in: "no effect" determinations for proposed/listed species and/or proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or • Action may affect the northern long-eared bat; however, any take that may occur as a result of the Action is not prohibited under the ESA Section 4(d) rule adopted for this species at 50 CFR § 17.40(o) [as determined through the Information, Planning, and Consultation System (IPaQ northern long-eared bat assisted determination key]; and/or • "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" determinations for proposed/listed species and/or proposed/designated critical habitat. VERSION 3.0 Applicant Page 2 We certify that use of the online project review process in strict accordance with the instructions provided as documented in the enclosed project review package results in reaching the appropriate determinations. Therefore, we concur with the "no effect' or "may affect, not likely to adversely affect' determinations for proposed and listed species and proposed and designated critical habitat. Additional coordination with this office is not needed. Candidate species are not legally protected pursuant to the ESA. However, the Service encourages consideration of these species by avoiding adverse impacts to them. Please contact this office for additional coordination if your project action area contains candidate species. Should project plans change or if additional information on the distribution of proposed or listed species, proposed or designated critical habitat becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered. This certification letter is valid for 1 year. Information about the online project review process including instructions and use, species information, and other information regarding project reviews within Virginia is available at our website http://www.fws.gov/northeast/virginiafield/endspecies/project_reviews.httnl. If you have any questions, please contact Troy Andersen of this office at (804) 824-2428. Enclosures - project review package Sincerely, 4%&4- A+ Cindy Schulz Field Supervisor Virginia Ecological Services VERSION 3.0 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Virginia Ecological Services Field Office 6669 Short Lane Gloucester, VA 23061-4410 Phone: (804) 693-6694 Fax: (804) 693-9032 htip://www.fws.gov/northeast/virginiafield/ In Reply Refer To: Consultation Code: 05E2VA00-2021-SLI-4060 Event Code: 05E2VA00-2021-E-11772 Project Name: 0689-002-6198 Stockton Creek June 06, 2021 Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern: The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). Any activity proposed on National Wildlife Refuge lands must undergo a'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns. New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list. The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered 06/06/2021 Event Code: 05E2VA00-2021-E-11772 species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat. A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12. If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/eagle—guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats. Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurTentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://www.towerkill.com; and http:// www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/comtow.html. We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office. Attachment(s): • Official Species List • USFWS National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries 06/06/2021 Event Code: 05E2VA00-2021-E-11772 Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action". This species list is provided by: Virginia Ecological Services Field Office 6669 Short Lane Gloucester, VA 23061-4410 (804) 693-6694 06/06/2021 Event Code: 05E2VA00-2021-E-11772 Project Summary Consultation Code: 05E2VA00-2021-SLI-4060 Event Code: 05E2VA00-2021-E-11772 Project Name: 0689-002-6198 Stockton Creek Project Type: TRANSPORTATION Project Description: Replace 44' long 1-span steel beam timber deck with concrete prestressed beams. No in -stream work is required. Minimum paving and grading will be performed on the roadway approaches (approx. 75' each end). Work to be performed by state forces. Drainage area=14.2 square miles. Federal Structure ID 00754 Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: httos: www.google.com/maps/@38.04048495.-78.73263700000001,14z Counties: Albemarle County, Virginia 06/06/2021 Event Code: 05E2VA00-2021-E-11772 Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 1 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheriesl, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce. See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions. 1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce. Mammals NAME Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: httos://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045 STATUS Threatened Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION. O6/06/2021 Event Code: 05E2VA00-2021-E-11772 USFWS National Wildlife Refuge Lands And Fish Hatcheries Any activity proposed on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge system must undergo a 'Compatibility Determination' conducted by the Refuge. Please contact the individual Refuges to discuss any questions or concerns. THERE ARE NO REFUGE LANDS OR FISH HATCHERIES WITHIN YOUR PROJECTAREA. Report Generated: 7/7/2021 USFWS Species Conclusion Table 0689-002-6198 Stockton Creek Project Number: 00689-002-24839525 XVDOT Species/Resource Name Federal Potential to Occur Potential for Impacts Effect Status Determination Northern Long -Eared Bat FT Project will not require tree clearing. No Effect (Myotis septentrionalis) Buffer On Selected Features Distance: 2 Mile Report 6/6/2021 4:06:46 PM Date: Summary Result Number of features found Anadromous Fish: No Result Found BAT Hibernacula and Roost Trees: 2 CCB Bald Eagle Nest Locations - 330' Buffer: No Result Found CCB Bald Eagle Nest Locations - 660' Buffer: No Result Found Cold Water Streams - Trout: No Result Found Natural Heritage Sites : 1 Predicted Suitable Habitat Summary: 2 T&E Species: No Result Found T&E Streams: No Result Found Selected Features CEDAR PROJECT PRJ ID PRJ NAME PRJ NUM PRJ UPC ROUTE NUM PRJ STATUS 24839525 0689-002-6198 Stockton Creek 00689-002- 124839525 1 689 ACTIVATED Results BAT Hibernacula and Roost Trees SPPBOVA GENUS SPECIES SUBSPECIES COMMON —NAME FEDSTATUS STATESTATUS TIER BUFFER —MI TYPE 050020 Myotis lucifugus Bat, little brown State 1 5.5 Mile Hibernacula Endangered 050027 Perimyotis subflavus Bat, tri-colored State 1 5.5 Mile Hibernacula Endangered Natural Heritage Sites NM BIO_DIVERSITY_RNK_CD LGL_STS TYPE MECHUMS B2 FL SCU RIVER - STOCKTON CREEK SCU 6/6/2021 4:06:46 PM Predicted Suitable Habitat Summary GRIDCODE SP_COUNT SP_COMM SHAPE.AREA SHAPE.LEN 184 1 James 13901130.1059263 91609.5157789841 Spinymussel 743 2 Little Brown Bat 312965423.010129 96679.8330289133 1 Tricolored Bat 6/6/2021 4:06:46 PM Legend Predicted Suitable Habitat Summary 8E Streams — Federal Listed — State Listed Cold Water �� Streams - Trout nadromous is h Crozet ❑ Confirmed - ...iV k.l ❑ Potential Natural Heritage Sites Z Federal Listed o ® State Listed r eenwooA + ❑ No Listing + CB Bald Eagle Nest ovations - 330' Buffer of �� 330'Zone - �� _ ,-,L � • � Active Nest _-. - Locations 330' Zone - j' Inactive Nest Locations = CB Bald Eagle Nest aLocations - 660' Buffer n 0 0 p 660'Zone - Active Nest . o Locations 660'Zone- j Inactive Nest Locations AT Hibernacula and Roost Trees ■ 025 Mile - Ro ostTree ■ 0-5 Mile - Hibemacula /;. 5.5 Mile - Hibemacula 8E Species N Federal Listed 0 02791.55 1.1 miles State Listed ❑ Collection Concern 6/6/2021 4:06:46 PM VD=Virginia Department of Transportation Bat and Bird Inventory Form Bat Inventory form Administrative Information Inventory Date: 6/29/20 Inspector Name: John Chiles Inspector Phone No. 540-729-7643 Inspector Email: john.chiles @vdot.virginia.gov Project Information District: Culpeper Route: 689 County: Albemarle Structure Identifiers (At least one identifier in this section required) 00689-002-24839525 Parcel No.: Building Description: Bridge over Stockton Creek D No.: Assessment No evidence found' Approximate Average Deck Height Above Grade: 6 Bat Indictors Present? I Visual ❑ Sound ❑ Staining ❑ Nesting Birds Present? I Nest ❑ Staining ❑ I Birds ❑ Notes: Bridge is prone to significant flooding, debris are located with the beams and decking material. VDOT Bat Inventory Form Instructions 1. Unless a bat inventory has been completed for the structure within 2 years, a new inventory must be completed prior to commencing any bridge safety inspection operations. 2. Bat forms should be uploaded to the appropriate district folder on the VDOT Bridge Safety Inspection Teamsite. Historical inventory record retention is not required, so previous inventory documents should be overwritten and only the most current form should be kept on file for each structure. 3. Further guidance for location and identification of bat presence indicators may be found here; Preliminary Bat Inventory Guidelines for Bridges and Buildings. Note: This document should be used only for location and identification of bat presence indicators. 4. Any questions should be directed to the District Environmental Manager. Photographs / Sketches *Include appropriate captions for photographs and descriptions for sketches See Attached Photos in project photos. Attachment G Photographs Stockton Creek Bridge Replacement, 00689-002-24839525 Approach View, Looking North Looking Upstream, Looking Northwest Stockton Creek Bridge Replacement, 00689-002-24839525 Abutment B Looking Upstream Looking at Abutment B