Report_2_SWPPP.pdf

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

MO NP OZAR 2013-1(1)

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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for:

MO NP OZAR 2013-1(1)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways Carter, Dent and Shannon Counties, Missouri

Operator(s):

Federal Highway Administration

Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division 21400 Ridgetop Circle

Sterling, VA 20166 703-404-6201 efl.fhwa@dot.gov

To Be Determined

SWPPP Contact(s):

Federal Highway Administration

Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division 21400 Ridgetop Circle

Sterling, VA 20166 703-404-6201

SWPPP Preparation Date:

03/18/2016

Estimated Project Dates:

Project Start Date: __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __

Project Completion Date: __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __ ii

Contents

SECTION 1: SITE EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT, AND PLANNING

1.1 Project/Site Information

1.2 Contact Information/Responsible Parties

1.3 Nature and Sequence of Construction Activity

1.4 Soils, Slopes, Vegetation, and Current Drainage Patterns

1.5 Construction Site Estimates

1.6 Receiving Waters

1.7 Site Features and Sensitive Areas to be Protected

1.8 Potential Sources of Pollution

1.9 Endangered Species Certification

1.10 Historic Preservation

1.11 Applicable Federal, Tribal, State or Local Programs

1.12 Maps

SECTION 2: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS

2.1 Minimize Disturbed Area and Protect Natural Features and Soil

2.2 Phase Construction Activity

2.3 Control Stormwater Flowing onto and through the Project

2.4 Stabilize Soils

2.5 Protect Slopes

2.6 Protect Storm Drain Inlets

2.7 Establish Perimeter Controls and Sediment Barriers

2.8 Retain Sediment On-Site

2.9 Establish Stabilized Construction Exits

2.10 Additional BMPs

SECTION 3: GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BMPS

3.1 Material Handling and Waste Management

3.2 Establish Proper Building Material Staging Areas

3.3 Designate Washout Areas

3.4 Establish Proper Equipment/Vehicle Fueling and Maintenance Practices

3.5 Control Equipment/Vehicle Washing

3.6 Spill Prevention and Control Plan

3.7 Any Additional BMPs

3.8 Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharge Management

SECTION 4: SELECTING POST-CONSTRUCTION BMPs

SECTION 5: INSPECTIONS

5.1 Inspections

5.2 Delegation of Authority

5.3 Corrective Action Log

SECTION 6: RECORDKEEPING AND TRAINING

6.1 Recordkeeping

6.2 Log of Changes to the SWPPP

6.3 Training

SECTION 7: FINAL STABILIZATION

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SECTION 8: CERTIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION

SWPPP APPENDICES

Appendix A – General Location Map Appendix B – Site Maps Appendix C – Construction General Permit Appendix D – NOI and Acknowledgement Letter from EPA/State Appendix E – Inspection Reports Appendix F – Corrective Action Log (or in Part 5.3) Appendix G – SWPPP Amendment Log (or in Part 6.2) Appendix H – Subcontractor Certifications/Agreements Appendix I – Grading and Stabilization Activities Log (or in Part 6.1) Appendix J – Training Log Appendix K – Delegation of Authority Appendix L – Additional Information (i.e., Endangered Species and Historic Preservation Documentation)

SECTION 1: SITE EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT, AND PLANNING

1.1 Project/Site Information

Project/Site Name: MO NP OZAR 2013-1(1), Project Street/Location: Alley Spring Campground Loop C, Baptist Access, Waymeyer City: n/a State: MO ZIP Code: n/a County or Similar Subdivision: Carter, Dent and Shannon

Latitude/Longitude (Use one of three possible formats, and specify method) UTM Coordinates:

Site/Outfall 1. 618803.173 / 4144021.309 (Baptist)

Site/Outfall 2. 637863.033 / 4112391.524 (Alley)

Site/Outfall 3. 672888.938 / 4102645.436 (Waymeyer)

Method for determining latitude/longitude:

USGS topographic map (specify scale: ) EPA Web site GPS Other (please specify): MO NPDES eNOI Program

Is the project located in Indian country? Yes No If yes, name of Reservation, or if not part of a Reservation, indicate "not applicable."

Is this project considered a federal facility? Yes No

NPDES project or permit tracking number*: MORA07945 *(This is the unique identifying number assigned to your project by your permitting authority after you have applied for coverage under the appropriate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction general permit.)

1.2 Contact Information/Responsible Parties

Operator(s):

Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166 703-404-6201

Construction Contractor POC to be determined mailto:efl.fhwa@dot.gov

Project Manager(s) or Site Supervisor(s):

Harlie Treat Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166 703-404-6201 efl.fhwa@dot.gov

Construction Contractor POC to be determined

SWPPP Contact(s):

To be provided by Construction Contractor

This SWPPP was Prepared by:

Lisa Landers Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166 703-404-6201

Emergency 24-Hour Contact:

Federal Highway Administration:

Jonathan Woody 865-312-3616

1.3 Nature and Sequence of Construction Activity

Describe the general scope of the work for the project, major phases of construction, etc:

The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division Office of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), proposes to repair three damage sites in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. At the Alley Spring Campground Loop C site (Shannon County), the proposed work will formalize an approximately 180-foot long section of the campground loop road that was temporarily established to replace a section that was lost as a result of the flooding event. The existing loop is one-way, and the lane width is approximately 11-feet wide. At the Waymeyer River Access site (Carter County), the work will consist of relocation of the loop access road and staging lane further away from the bank of the river. A new approximately 24-foot wide section of the loop will be constructed in order to move the easternmost portion of the loop approximately 150 feet from the river. River access would continue to be provided. At the Baptist Access Road site (Dent County), the proposed work will remove the undermined concrete apron wall, stabilize the bank, and reconfigure the access road. The access road and parking areas will be reconfigured in order to move the roadway away from the river yet still maintain river access.

Sequence of Construction:

Phase I Establish Perimeter Controls Prior to any clearing, grubbing, or excavation, construct perimeter controls to ensure that disturbed sediment does not leave the project site. Perimeter controls include silt fence and other specified measures.

Phase II Intermediate Controls Install silt fence in areas as shown.

Apply temporary turf establishment in disturbed areas that will remain exposed for over 14 calendar days within 7 days. Apply permanent turf establishment to the finished slopes according to Section 625.

At the end of each day’s grading operations, shape earthwork to minimize and control erosion from storm runoff.

Provide silt fence around all stockpiled excavated roadway material. Apply temporary turf establishment to stockpiles remaining in place longer than 14 days within 7 days of stockpiling.

Phase III Final Construction / Stabilization After completion of roadway construction, do the following as directed by the CO:

Finish grading and apply permanent turf establishment to any remaining disturbed areas.

Where necessary, replace eroded topsoil and re-apply permanent turf establishment to disturbed areas where vegetation has not established.

Remove all devices used for dewatering.

Remove silt fence only after all upslope areas are stabilized and vegetation is well established.

Remove all other perimeter controls when directed by the CO.

What is the function of the construction activity?

Residential Commercial Industrial Road Construction Linear Utility Other (please specify):

Estimated Project Start Date: __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __ Estimated Project Completion Date: __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __

1.4 Soils, Slopes, Vegetation, and Current Drainage Patterns

Soil type(s):

Baptist:

Clarksville very gravelly silt loam, 35 to 50 percent slopes, very stony Kaintuck-Relfe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded

Wideman sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded

The repairs at Baptist would remove the existing concrete apron and outermost portion of the loop while reconstructing the loop road further landward. Slopes and drainage patterns would experience minor changes. Clearing would be required to construct the new loop road and parking configuration. Disturbed and obliterated areas would be re-vegetated.

Alley:

Relfe-Sandbur complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded, , Hyd Soil Group A

The repairs at Alley will not require any grading; and therefore, there will be no changes to the slopes, drainage patterns or vegetation at the site.

Waymeyer:

Wideman fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded, Hyd Soil Group A

The repairs at Waymeyer will create a new portion of the loop road further landward of the river.

Grading will be required; however, the new loop road would follow the existing contours to the extent possible. Drainage patterns would experience minor changes. Clearing would be required for the new road segment. Disturbed areas would be revegetated.

1.5 Construction Site Estimates

The following are estimates of the construction site.

Total project area: 1.83 acres Construction site area to be disturbed : 1.83 acres

Runoff coefficient before construction:

Baptist 0.95, Alley 0.35, Waymeyer 0.35 Runoff coefficient after construction Baptist 0.95, Alley 0.95, Waymeyer 0.35

1.6 Receiving Waters

Stormwater runoff will discharge from the project sites as sheetflow.

Description of receiving waters: Current and Jacks Fork Rivers The Current River in Ripley and Shannon Counties is listed as impaired for mercury in fish tissue. There is not TMDL. Jacks Fork River in Shannon County is listed as impaired as a result of fecal coliform. A TMDL was approved in 2004.

1.7 Site Features and Sensitive Areas to be Protected

The project is located within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways; a National Park. Care must be taken to minimize erosion and sedimentation throughout construction.

1.8 Potential Sources of Pollution

Potential sources of sediment to stormwater runoff:

Clearing and grubbing Excavation and grading Vehicle tracking Topsoil stripping and stockpiling To be updated by Contractor.

Potential pollutants and sources, other than sediment, to stormwater runoff:

Staging Areas: storage of construction equipment and materials Construction Activity: obliteration and removal of concrete and asphalt, trash, gasoline and diesel fuel from equipment use and refueling.

To be updated by Contractor.

1.9 Endangered Species Certification

Are endangered or threatened species and critical habitats on or near the project area?

Yes No

Describe how this determination was made:

Consultation was completed with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

If yes, describe the species and/or critical habitat:

See attached correspondence.

If yes, describe or refer to documentation that determines the likelihood of an impact on identified species and/or habitat and the steps taken to address that impact. (Note, if species are on or near your project site, EPA strongly recommends that the site operator work closely with the appropriate field office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or National Marine Fisheries Service. For concerns related to state or tribal listing of species, please contact a state or tribal official.)

See attached correspondence.

1.10 Historic Preservation

Are there any historic sites on or near the construction site?

Yes No

Describe how this determination was made:

Phase I archeological testing was completed at Baptist and Waymeyer. Consultation was completed with the State Historic Preservation Office.

If yes, describe or refer to documentation that determines the likelihood of an impact on this historic site and the steps taken to address that impact.

See attached correspondence.

1.11 Applicable Federal, Tribal, State or Local Programs

Not Applicable.

1.12 Maps

See attached project plans.

SECTION 2: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS

2.1 Minimize Disturbed Area and Protect Natural Features and

Soil

Ground disturbance will be limited to the areas shown within the Limits of Disturbance (LOD) line on the project plans. See attached project plans.

2.2 Phase Construction Activity

In disturbed areas that will remain exposed for over 14 calendar days, temporary turf establishment will be applied within 7 days. Permanent turf establishment will be applied to the finished slopes according to Section 625. At the end of each day’s grading operations, earthwork will be shaped to minimize and control erosion from storm runoff. A sequence of construction activities is provided in Section 1.3.

2.3 Control Stormwater Flowing onto and through the Project

The topography of the sites is relatively flat and/or the project area is located on the high ground, and so clear water diversion are not needed to capture clear water and route it around the construction sites. Silt fence will be used to keep sediment from leaving the project area.

BMP Description: Silt Fence Installation Schedule: Silt fence will be installed prior to any clearing, grubbing, or excavation, construct perimeter controls to ensure that disturbed sediment does not leave the project site.

Maintenance and Inspection:

Inspect for buildup of excess sediment, undercutting, sags and other failures. If the fabric becomes damaged, repair or replace as necessary. Remove sediment from behind the silt fence when it becomes 0.5 feet deep at the fence.

Responsible Staff: TBD

2.4 Stabilize Soils

BMP Description: Temporary Seeding Permanent Temporary

Installation Schedule: Apply temporary turf establishment in disturbed areas that will remain exposed for over 14 calendar days within 7 days.

Maintenance and Inspection:

Reapply as necessary.

Responsible Staff: TBD

BMP Description: Permanent Seeding

Permanent Temporary Installation Schedule: Apply permanent turf establishment to the finished slopes according to Section 625. After repair work is completed, apply permanent turf establishment to any remaining disturbed areas.

Where necessary, replace eroded topsoil and re-apply permanent turf establishment to disturbed areas where vegetation has not established.

Maintenance and Inspection:

Reapply as necessary to achieve permanent stabilization.

2.5 Protect Slopes

Temporary and permanent seeding will be used to stabilize slopes. See section 2.4.

2.6 Protect Storm Drain Inlets

Not Applicable.

2.7 Establish Perimeter Controls and Sediment Barriers

BMP Description: Silt Fence Installation Schedule: Silt fence will be installed prior to any clearing, grubbing, or excavation, construct perimeter controls to ensure that disturbed sediment does not leave the project site.

Maintenance and Inspection:

Inspect for buildup of excess sediment, undercutting, sags and other failures. If the fabric becomes damaged, repair or replace as necessary. Remove sediment from behind the silt fence when it becomes 0.5 feet deep at the fence.

BMP Description: Turbidity Curtain

Installation Schedule: Install prior to any clearing, grubbing, excavation, obliteration or ground disturbance.

Maintenance and Remove any buildup of sediment behind the curtain by hand prior

Inspection: to removing the turbidity curtain. Do not disperse sediment into the water.

2.8 Retain Sediment On-Site

Not Applicable.

2.9 Establish Stabilized Construction Exits

Do not allow construction vehicles to track sediment outside of the project limits. Do not allow construction equipment to operate on or access the down-slope side of the perimeter control measures.

2.10 Additional BMPs

BMP Description:

Installation Schedule:

Inspection:

Responsible Staff:

BMP Description:

Installation Schedule:

SECTION 3: GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BMPS

3.1 Material Handling and Waste Management

BMP Description: Waste Disposal

Installation Schedule: TBD Maintenance and Inspection:

Solid waste generated from the project will consist of construction debris, garbage and empty containers. Collect and store all waste in dumpsters, or in metal or plastic drums, as appropriate.

Responsible Staff: TBD BMP Description: Hazardous Waste

Installation Schedule: TBD Maintenance and Inspection:

Do not generate hazardous waste from normal construction activities. Equipment fueling and maintenance could generate spills, leaks and hazardous wastes like motor oil, diesel, gasoline and battery fluid. Conduct these activities in a covered area to avoid contact with storm water. Store all hazardous waste materials in appropriate and clearly marked containers away from other non-waste materials. Do not dispose of hazardous waste material into the on-site dumpsters.

3.2 Establish Proper Building Material Staging Areas

BMP Description: TBD Installation Schedule:

Installation Schedule:

3.3 Designate Washout Areas

Washout areas, if needed, to be designated by the Contractor.

BMP Description: TBD

Installation Schedule:

Installation Schedule:

3.4 Establish Proper Equipment/Vehicle Fueling and

Maintenance Practices

To be determined by Contractor.

BMP Description:

Installation Schedule:

Installation Schedule:

3.5 Control Equipment/Vehicle Washing

To be determined by Contractor.

Installation Schedule:

Installation Schedule:

3.6 Spill Prevention and Control Plan

The Contractor will develop and implement a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan following the requirements under 40CFR112. Report spills large enough to discharge to surface waters to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.

3.7 Any Additional BMPs

To be determined.

BMP Description:

Installation Schedule:

Installation Schedule:

3.8 Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharge Management

List allowable non-stormwater discharges and the measures used to eliminate or reduce them and to prevent them from becoming contaminated:

Installation Schedule:

Installation Schedule:

SECTION 4: SELECTING POST-CONSTRUCTION BMPs No post-construction BMPs are associated with this project.

SECTION 5: INSPECTIONS

5.1 Inspections

To be determined by Construction Contractor.

1. Inspection Personnel: Identify the person(s) who will be responsible for conducting inspections and describe their qualifications:

2. Inspection Schedule and Procedures:

Describe the inspection schedules and procedures you have developed for your site (include frequency of inspections for each BMP or group of BMPs, indicate when you will inspect, e.g., before/during/and after rain events, spot inspections):

Describe the general procedures for correcting problems when they are identified. Include responsible staff and time frames for making corrections:

Attach a copy of the inspection report you will use for your site.

5.2 Delegation of Authority

Duly Authorized Representative(s) or Position(s):

To be determined by Construction Contractor.

5.3 Corrective Action Log

Corrective Action Log:

SECTION 6: RECORDKEEPING AND TRAINING

6.1 Recordkeeping

To be determined by Construction Contractor.

Records will be retained for a minimum period of at least 3 years after the permit is terminated.

Date(s) when major grading activities occur:

INSERT LOG HERE or REFERENCE ATTACHMENT Date(s) when construction activities temporarily or permanently cease on a portion of the site:

INSERT LOG HERE or REFERENCE ATTACHMENT Date(s) when an area is either temporarily or permanently stabilized:

INSERT LOG HERE or REFERENCE ATTACHMENT

6.2 Log of Changes to the SWPPP

Log of changes and updates to the SWPPP

6.3 Training

Individual(s) Responsible for Training:

INSERT TEXT or TABLE HERE Describe Training Conducted:

• General stormwater and BMP awareness training for staff and subcontractors:

• Detailed training for staff and subcontractors with specific stormwater responsibilities:

SECTION 7: FINAL STABILIZATION

BMP Description: Permanent Seeding, See Section 2.4 Installation Schedule:

SECTION 8: CERTIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION

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 gathered and evaluated 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.

Name: Kevin S. Rose, Federal Highway Admin. Title: Environmental Team Leader

Signature: Date:

SWPPP APPENDICES

Attach the following documentation to the SWPPP:

Appendix A – General Location Map

Appendix B – Site Maps

Appendix C – Construction General Permit

Appendix D – NOI and Acknowledgement Letter from EPA/State

Appendix E – Inspection Reports

Appendix F – Corrective Action Log (or in Part 5.3)

Appendix G – SWPPP Amendment Log (or in Part 6.2)

Appendix H – Subcontractor Certifications/Agreements

Appendix I – Grading and Stabilization Activities Log (or in Part 6.1)

Appendix J – Training Log

Appendix K – Delegation of Authority

Appendix L – Additional Information (i.e., Endangered Species and Historic Preservation Documentation)

Lisa.Landers Typewritten Text APPENDICES A & B: Location Map and Site Maps

EPA SWPPP Template, Version 1.1, September 17, 2007

Appendix F – Sample Corrective Action Log

Project Name:

SWPPP Contact:

Inspection Date

Inspector Name(s)

Description of BMP Deficiency Corrective Action Needed (including planned date/responsible person)

Date Action Taken/Responsible person

EPA SWPPP Template, Version 1.1, September 17, 2007

Appendix G – Sample SWPPP Amendment Log

SWPPP Contact:

Amendment No. Description of the Amendment Date of Amendment Amendment Prepared by

[Name(s) and Title]

Appendix H – Sample Subcontractor Certifications/Agreements

SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

Project Number:

Project Title:

Operator(s):

As a subcontractor, you are required to comply with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for any work that you perform on-site. Any person or group who violates any condition of the SWPPP may be subject to substantial penalties or loss of contract. You are encouraged to advise each of your employees working on this project of the requirements of the SWPPP. A copy of the SWPPP is available for your review at the office trailer.

Each subcontractor engaged in activities at the construction site that could impact stormwater must be identified and sign the following certification statement:

I certify under the penalty of law that I have read and understand the terms and conditions of the SWPPP for the above designated project and agree to follow the BMPs and practices described in the SWPPP.

This certification is hereby signed in reference to the above named project:

Company:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Type of construction service to be provided:

Signature:

Title:

Date:

Appendix I – Sample Grading and Stabilization Activities Log

SWPPP Contact:

Date Grading Activity Initiated

Description of Grading Activity Date Grading Activity Ceased (Indicate Temporary or Permanent)

Date When Stabilization Measures are Initiated

Description of Stabilization Measure and Location

Appendix J – Sample SWPPP Training Log

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training Log

Project Location:

Instructor’s Name(s):

Instructor’s Title(s):

Course Location: Date:

Course Length (hours):

Stormwater Training Topic: (check as appropriate)

Erosion Control BMPs Emergency Procedures

Sediment Control BMPs Good Housekeeping BMPs

Non-Stormwater BMPs

Specific Training Objective:

Attendee Roster: (attach additional pages as necessary)

No. Name of Attendee Company

Appendix K – Sample Delegation of Authority Form

Delegation of Authority

I, _______________________ (name), hereby designate the person or specifically described position below to be a duly authorized representative for the purpose of overseeing compliance with environmental requirements, including the Construction General Permit, at the ____________________________________ construction site. The designee is authorized to sign any reports, stormwater pollution prevention plans and all other documents required by the permit.

________________________________________ (name of person or position) ________________________________________ (company) ________________________________________ (address) ________________________________________ (city, state, zip) ________________________________________ (phone)

By signing this authorization, I confirm that I meet the requirements to make such a designation as set forth in ____________________________________ (Reference State Permit), and that the designee above meets the definition of a “duly authorized representative” as set forth in ____________________________________ (Reference State Permit).

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 gathered and evaluated 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.

Name:

Company:

Title:

Signature:

Date:

Lisa.Landers

APPENDIX L: Additional Information

From: Deel, Judith To: Landers, Lisa (FHWA) Subject: RE: FHWA Project MO NP OZAR 2013-1(1), SHPO Log 010-MLT-16, Date: Monday, December 07, 2015 3:55:45 PM

Lisa, thank you for the clarification.

The Missouri SHPO concurs that adequate survey had previously been conducted at the Waymeyer River access, and that as all project activities are within previously disturbed roadway at the Alley Spring Campground Loop, there will be “no historic properties affected” and we have no objections to the initiation of project related activities.

Judith Deel Compliance Coordinator State Historic Preservation Office P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 judith.deel@dnr.mo.gov 573/751-7862 (phone)

Promoting, Protecting and Enjoying our Natural Resources. Learn more at dnr.mo.gov.

From: Lisa.Landers@dot.gov [mailto:Lisa.Landers@dot.gov] Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 2:09 PM To: Deel, Judith Subject: RE: FHWA Project MO NP OZAR 2013-1(1), SHPO Log 010-MLT-16, Hi Judith, A Phase I was only done for Baptist Access.

At Waymeyer, the study area was previously tested and no cultural material was present. A copy of the memorandum that summarized the testing was provided, and is attached.

At Alley Spring Campground, a Phase I was not done because all of the repair work would be completed within the previously disturbed roadway prism, since for this site we are just paving the existing section of the road that is gravel.

-Lisa

From: Deel, Judith [mailto:judith.deel@dnr.mo.gov] Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 2:52 PM To: Landers, Lisa (FHWA) Subject: RE: FHWA Project MO NP OZAR 2013-1(1), SHPO Log 010-MLT-16, Hi, Lisa, I’ve checked our project file, and see that we actually received only one report, for Baptist Access.

Were there separate reports for the Alley Spring Campground Loop and the Waymeyer River mailto:judith.deel@dnr.mo.gov mailto:Lisa.Landers@dot.gov mailto:judith.deel@dnr.mo.gov http://www.dnr.mo.gov/ mailto:Lisa.Landers@dot.gov mailto:Lisa.Landers@dot.gov mailto:judith.deel@dnr.mo.gov

Access?

And just FYI – we need to have a pdf copy submitted with each hard copy.

Thank you, and any additional information would be appreciated.

Judith Deel Compliance Coordinator State Historic Preservation Office P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 judith.deel@dnr.mo.gov 573/751-7862 (phone)

Promoting, Protecting and Enjoying our Natural Resources. Learn more at dnr.mo.gov.

From: Lisa.Landers@dot.gov [mailto:Lisa.Landers@dot.gov] Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 1:35 PM To: Deel, Judith Subject: FHWA Project MO NP OZAR 2013-1(1), SHPO Log 010-MLT-16, Good Afternoon Judith, We received your letter dated November 20, 2015 regarding the SHPO’s concurrence with the investigator’s recommendation that there will be no historic properties affected for the proposed repairs as Baptist Access Road. We will be sending you a PDF of the report as requested in the letter.

Our letter to you (attached) included two additional sites, Alley Spring Campground Loop and Waymeyer River Access; however, these sites were not referenced in your response letter. I just wanted to check to see whether the SHPO concurred with our determination that there would be no historic properties affected by the proposed repairs at these sites.

Thank you, Lisa

Lisa T. Landers Environmental Protection Specialist Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division Federal Highway Administration 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166 571-434-1592 571-434-1577 fax Lisa.Landers@dot.gov mailto:judith.deel@dnr.mo.gov http://www.dnr.mo.gov/ mailto:Lisa.Landers@dot.gov

From: Crabill, Trisha To: Landers, Lisa (FHWA) Cc: Amy Salveter Subject: Re: FHWA Project No. MO NP OZAR 2013-1(1) Date: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 3:04:33 PM

Hi Lisa, Thanks for calling me to discuss these project changes. Based on the description of changes that you've provided, we concur with your determination that the revised project activities may affect, but are not likely to adversely the Ozark Hellbender.

Sincerely, Trisha Crabill U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services 101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite A Columbia, MO 65203 Office: 573-234-2132 x 121 Fax: 573-234-2181

On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 10:24 AM, <Lisa.Landers@dot.gov> wrote:

Hi Trisha, We are working to finalize the design for this project and our construction engineer had some concerns about the restrictions at the Baptist Access site. We are concerned about creating unsafe conditions if when removing the concrete apron we leave deep voids along the bank. We would like to propose changing restriction number 4, “No grading will occur below the ordinary high water mark at the Baptist Access Road site.” to the description below:

The existing concrete apron and adjacent roadway would be removed. No grading would occur below the water line present at the time of construction. Grading above the water line, but below the ordinary high water mark elevation would only occur to the extent necessary in order to provide a stable and safe slope. No fill material would be placed below the ordinary high water mark elevation. Grading above the ordinary high water mark elevation would provide a 1:3 slope, extending landward as necessary to create this slope.

These measures, in addition to the best management practices, would minimize sedimentation of the Current River and minimize the potential for adverse effects to the Ozark hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi). The proposed modification to the work along the River bank would not change our determination that the proposed action may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the Ozark hellbender.

mailto:trisha_crabill@fws.gov mailto:Lisa.Landers@dot.gov mailto:Amy_Salveter@fws.gov

We would appreciate it if you could review this information and confirm that this is acceptable. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.

Thanks!

-Lisa

Lisa T. Landers

Environmental Protection Specialist

Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

Federal Highway Administration

21400 Ridgetop Circle

Sterling, VA 20166

571-434-1592

571-434-1577 fax

Lisa.Landers@dot.gov

From: Crabill, Trisha [mailto:trisha_crabill@fws.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 1:35 PM To: Landers, Lisa (FHWA) Cc: Amy Salveter Subject: FHWA Project No. MO NP OZAR 2013-1(1)

Hi Lisa, We received your request for review of the proposed FHWA project No. MO NP OZAR 2013-1(1) on November 12, 2015, as well as additional information you provided in a December 7, 2015 email. The project involves road relocation and repair work at Alley Spring, Waymeyer, and Baptist Access within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Shannon, Carter, and Dent counties, Missouri.

mailto:trisha_crabill@fws.gov

According to information you provided in your letter, no suitable habitat is present within the project areas for the eastern prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera leucophaea), running buffalo clover (Trifolium stoloniferum), western prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera praeclara), Virginia sneezeweed (Helenium virginicum), or Hines emerald dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana). Therefore, we do not anticipate effects to these species.

The gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) are all known to occur within the vicinity of the project areas and could be present. However, you stated in your letter that minimal tree will be required (i.e., approximately 10 trees) and that trees will be cleared between November 1 and March 31 in order to avoid impacts to bats. Based on the amount and timing of tree clearing, we concur with your determination that project activities may affect, but are not likely to adversely affect the gray bat, Indiana bat, and northern long-eared bat.

The Ozark Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi) is not known to occur within the immediate vicinity of the project sites. However, the species is known to occur in the Current River and individuals downstream of the project sites could be impacted if excessive sedimentation occurs during project activities. In your letter you stated that the following measures would be implemented in order to avoid impacts to the Ozark Hellbender from sedimentation:

1) The proposed repairs for Alley Spring Campground Loop C have been modified so that no in-stream work will be done;

2) No in-stream work will be conducted at the Waymeyer River Access site;

3) At the Baptist Access Road site, in-stream work will be limited to the extent necessary in order to accomplish project goals;

4) No grading will occur below the ordinary high water mark at the Baptist Access Road site; and

5) No fill material will be placed below the ordinary high water mark at the Baptist Access Road site.

Because Ozark Hellbenders are not known to occur within or near the project area and because the measures identified above will prevent sedimentation at downstream Ozark Hellbender sites, we do not anticipate adverse effects to the species. Therefore, we concur with your determination that project activities may affect, but are not likely to adversely affect the Ozark Hellbender.

No other federally threatened, endangered, proposed, or candidate species or proposed or designated critical habitat are known to occur within the project area.

Thank you for your efforts to conserve threatened and endangered species and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Trisha Crabill U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services 101 Park DeVille Drive, Suite A Columbia, MO 65203 Office: 573-234-2132 x 121 Fax: 573-234-2181