Project Scoping Report.pdf

The project scoping report for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in New Hanover and Brunswick counties, North Carolina, involves assessing potential environmental and social impacts. Key findings include:

The project may affect several endangered species, including the American alligator, bald eagle, and sea turtles.
A Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) is required to fully answer questions about formal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
The project may result in impacts subject to the conditions of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA).
There is no substantial controversy or public opposition to the project at this time.
The project may cause disproportionately high and adverse impacts on low-income and/or minority populations, with notable presence of these groups in the City of Wilmington portion of the project.
Census data indicates that several census block groups in the project area have high percentages of minority and low-income populations.
* The project involves some residential and commercial displacement, with several parcels expected to have right of way impacts, including vacant and government-owned parcels.