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Complaint
Complaint Number
134429
DWR Program Area
WPC
Date Received
11/15/2024
How Received
Email
Concerning
Stream Alteration
Concerning (Other)
Assigned on
Record Last Updated
11-DEC-2024 01:53PM
Location based on SITE_ID
Site ID
183593
Site
CSXT ROW on the Blue Ridge Subdivision in Tennessee
Location
LOW GAP RD
City
Erwin
Description
reconstruction of rail bed and track destroyed by hurricane Helene
County
Unicoi
EFO Name
Johnson City
Site Owner
-
Investigation Results
Status
NOV
Date Investigated
12/23/2024
Responsible Party
Completed on
12/23/2024
Referred To
Referred on
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Complaint Description and Writeup
Complaint Description and Writeup
It is a matter of public record that TDEC issued an ARAP #NR2406.088 to CSX on 10/16/2024. It states specifically in the document that "work shall not commence until the applicant has received the federal section 404 permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers, a section 26a permit from the Tennessee Valley Authority or authorization under a Tennessee NPDES Storm Water Construction Permit where necessary." In a meeting with local stakeholders yesterday 11/13, Casey Ehorn from the Nashville District of the ACOE communicated that CSX has applied for the 404 permit on 11/8, weeks after construction began, and they still have not been granted that permit in writing. Only verbal agreements have been made, which are not legally binding. Why is TDEC allowing construction to continue with zero environmental practices in place and with no oversight or proper documentation? Is TDEC an advocate for the environment or for private interests? When will TDEC take this matter seriously and perform a full inspection? As locals who deeply appreciate the beauty of the Nolichucky these destructive construction practices that we know will impact the health of the river for a long time are tragic to observe.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this very impactful manner.
Will & Ella Hinchliffe