Notice of Floodplain/Wetland Involvement for the Replacement of Four Bridges on the Savannah River Site

Résumé

DOE proposes to replace four bridges on the Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, South Carolina. The proposed action would involve construction activity to replace bridges in the floodplain and wetlands of Upper Three Runs Creek and Tinker Creek. The scope of this project is intended to immediately replace three of these bridges because of deteriorated, decayed, or rotten timber piles. A fourth bridge would be scheduled for a later replacement. These impacted areas would include: Replacement of Bridge 603-13G at the intersection of Upper Three Runs Creek and SRS Road 8-1. Replacement of Bridge 603-14G at the intersection of Tinker Creek and SRS Road 8-1. Replacement of Bridge 603-15G at the intersection of Upper Three Runs Creek and SRS Road 2-1. Replacement of Bridge 603-39G at the intersection of Tinker Creek and SRS Road 2-1. These activities would necessitate temporary access for purposes of construction, as well as disruptions caused by driving new pilings in areas considered floodplains and wetlands of the SRS. In accordance with Title 10, CFR, Part 1022, DOE will prepare a floodplain/wetland assessment and will perform this proposed action in a manner so as to avoid or mini