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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
22 July 1993
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FROM: Deborah Sawyer, Environmental Technician A6kC0'tcL4- -'c1 g64A> -?
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
Washington Regional Office
SUBJ: NC DOT Dredging at Hatteras Inlet
Dare/Hyde Counties
The memorandum dated 15 July 1993 which was sent to Mr. Jim Mulligan has
been reviewed by this office. The memorandum made this office aware of the
proposed NC DOT proposal to dredge a new channel at the Hatteras Inlet farther
inside the throat of the inlet. The NC DOT further proposes to dispose of the
dredged material in the water next.to the channel. The present Section 401
Water Quality Certification must be reissued to cover this activity. The
following information will be needed in order to review this CAMA Major
Modification for recommendations from this office concerning the issuance of
the Section 401 Water Quality Certification:
1. Specific information concerning the NC DOT's determination as to this
proposed project's "emergency" status.
2. Sieve analyses of sediment samples taken in the new channel area
proposed for dredging. These samples should be representative of the
proposed depth to be dredged.
3. Resource study determining the presence of SAV, shellfish and fishery
resources.
4. Further information supporting the NC DOT's determination that beach
and/or upland diked disposal cannot be used as the disposal alternative.
Any of the above information which you can forward to this office will
be appreciated. We will review the information and submit a recommendation in
a timely manner. Thank you.
Preston Pate, Assistant Director
Division of Coastal Management
Jim Mulligan, Regional Supervisor
Division of Environmental Management
Washington Regional Office
Roger K. o uality Supervisor
Division of Environmental Management
Washington Regional office
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Hatteras Inlet
I received a call from Ralph Lawrence, DOT Ferry Division, on 9
July explaining that DOT needs to do some dredging at Hatteras
Inlet to connect two natural channels near the tip of Ocracoke Is.
to allow them to run the ferries farther inside the throat of the
inlet. They now have to swing far out towards the ocean bar to
follow the channel and are afraid that this will present a hazard
during storm conditions.
They need to dredge approx. 1500 linear feet and remove approx.
20,000 cu. yds. of material. They want to use the DOT dredge and
dispose of the material in the water next to the channel. They have
an active permit for maintenance dredging in other areas of the
channel with spoil disposal approved for the beach and upland diked
area. They do not want to use these areas because they would have
to cross a naturally deep channel to reach them and they do not
feel that the can keep the dredge pipe in place due to the current
velocity.
I met onsite with their dredge superintendent, Morris Grey, on 13
July. We looked at the site by boat but were not able to do any
type of resource assessment. He has asked DOT to send me and him a
copy of an aerial photo from Dec.,1992 to help determine if there
are any SAVs in the area. I advised him that we would treat this as
a major modification of their permit. We could expedite it and try
to issue it within 45 days since they are considering it as an
"emergency".
I received a call today from Barney O'Quinn to advise that some of
the DOT brass had asked him to get involved and speed the process
up. They seem to be most concerned about the time factor. He
suggested to them that I continue to work directly with Grey in the
short term to identify the resource impacts and other possible
problems.
The major concern will be SAV resources in the area and how impacts
to them can be avoided. They will need to modify both our permits
and probably their 401 certification. By copy of this memo I am
advising DEM of that possibility.
Page 2
July 15, 1993
I have not yet received the aerial photo. When it arrives I will
contact Grey and advise him of the next step.
cc: Roger Schecter
David Griffin
John Parker
Jim Mulligan
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To: John Dorney
Planning Branch
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA/COE PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
MITIGATION SIZE: RATING SHEET ATTACHED?
RECOMMENDATION: ISSUE ISSUE/COND DENY HOLD
PEN OR ' :LOSFn•
WL IMPACj.Iq WL TYPE:
WL REQUESTED: WL ACR EST:
HYDRO CNECT?: WL SCORE:
MITIGATION: MITIGATION TYPE:
COE #: DOT 9:
RCD FROM CIA: DCH DATE FRO11 CDA: 7 /2-
REG OFFICE: WaRO RIVFR AND Stiff} W IR 9.) /4 S
STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: l?Ia ?? cP- ? • S-.-.r11
CISS: S STREAM INDEX 9: 3U-. Z2- 33
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WaRO PROJECT 7,3- tiQ SUPERVISOR: THORP7
REVIEWER: SAWYER DATE: g?j g
WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACK12IG
PERMIT YR: 92 PERMIT :0.: COUNTY: 00--
PROJECT NAME: /ve z:>O i
PROJECT TYPE: P'La r^ PERMIT TYPE: (!WCOE
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D• IF YES, DATE APPROVED: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: R?? , Q 35 p? ?XlUV? Y-??
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: /1 !q-
WATER QUALM CERT. (401)
CERT. REQ'D:
IF YES, TYPE:
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
(EXISTING, PROPOSED, SEPTIC TANK ETC.)
TO BE PERMITTED BY:
(DEM, DHS, COUNTY)
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE:
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL: WATER: 3. `?`?QC- • WETLAND: -` U
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE?
DREDGING c?
AREA TO BE DREDGED : 8. D ?( (3G
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF
RESOURCE?
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? 7
MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? SEWAGE DISPOSAL: MARINA SERVICES:
OXYGEN IN BASIN: CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS:
CC: WaRO; Central Files; DCM Field Offices; ODE Washington Office
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DIVISION OF ENVIAON?ENTAL MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
• TO: Bill Moore, Environmental Engineer
Water Quality Section, WaRO
FROM: Deborah Sawyer, Environmental Technician
Water Quality Section, WaRO
SUBJECT: Dredge and Fill Reviews for Stormwater Review
Project: "9D t )T' :
Project No.: :15 3 O S-6
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Date Received:
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Description of Project:
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Comments:

State of North Carolina
Department of Envlronment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
July 28, 1993
DECEIVED
WASHINGTON OFFICE
11 1M
JUL 29
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDOT - Ferry Division
Project Location: Hatteras Inlet, Hatteras, Dare County
Proposed Project: Excavate a 3500 ft. x 100 ft. x -12 ft. ferry channel across
Hatteras Inlet and place the dredge spoil material in the adjacent
shallow water.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form by August 18, 1993. If you have any questions regarding the proposed
project, please contact Peter B. Colwell at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth
comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the
attached comments.
Signed Date
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P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGI NIENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANTS NAME: NCDOT - Ferry Division
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Hatteras Inlet, Hatteras, Dare County
Photo Index - 1989: Not Available 1984: Not Available
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2967400 Y: 543600
.1. INVESTIGA'T'ION TYPE: CANIA/D&F
It. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 07/13/93 by Preston Pate
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - July 23, 1993
Office - Elizabeth City
/i. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Dare and Hyde
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - None
Planned - None
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREAJ
DREDGED FILLED nT14PR
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
SI»llow Water Bottom (SB) 350,000 sq. ft. 150,000 sq. ft.
(C) Other
(0) Total Area Disturbed: 500,000 sq. ft. (11.5 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Applicant proposes to excavate a 3500 ft. x 100 ft. x -12 ft. ferry channel
across Hatteras Inlet and place the dredge spoil material in the adjacent shallow water.
NCDOT - Ferry Division
Bio Report
Page Two
Site Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division provides public ferry
service across Hatteras Inlet as one of only two means of public access to Ocracoke Island.
Ferry traffic during the summer months reaches a peak of departures about every 15 minutes.
Since Hatteras Inlet has no federally maintained channel, the Ferry Division has maintained
the access channels between the two ferry terminals. State Permit #162-77 covered the
maintenance excavation needs until 1987 when State Permit #224-87 was issued to update the
maintenance project around Hatteras Inlet. Both permits have undergone modifications,
refinements, and renewals to authorize changes in spoil disposal areas and the continued
maintenance of the ferry channel.
'File current permit authorizes excavation of the ferry basins and access channels to a
depth of 12 feet below mean low water and a channel width of 100 ft. The basin and
channel on the Hatteras Island side have remained fairly stable while the channel across the
inlet and on the Ocracoke Island side has shifted and needed maintenance over the last two
years. Three dredge spoil disposal areas have been approved on the northeast end of
Ocracoke Island. The primary area is the large diked area just west of the ferry basin.
Limited disposal has also been allowed on the estuarine beach at the end of the ferry access
loop road and on the ocean beach at the northeast end of Ocracoke Island. The most recent
dredge work was completed in April 1992.
A sand shoal developing on the inside of the inlet has now forced ferry traffic further
out into the inlet. The Ferry Division is concerned that with the existing situation ferry
service would have to be terminated early on with the approach of a coastal storm, shutting
off a major evacuation route for Ocracoke Island. The Division has proposed to relocate the
ferry channel on the inland side of the shoal approximately 3000 ft. north of the current
route across the inlet. A December 1992 aerial photo shows a natural channel starting on the
Hatteras Island side and passing between an old dredge spoil island and the sand shoal before
fading out on the Ocracoke side.
The NC DOT Ferry Division has proposed a major modification of State Permit #224-
87 to excavate approximately 1100 ft. of new channel from the Ocracoke side across the
shoal to the existing natural channel. The new ferry channel across the inlet, 3500 ft. in
total length would be maintained at a depth of 12 ft. and width of 100 R. According to the
applicant water depths in the proposed channel area shallow to -3 ft. before dropping off to
10 ft. in the natural channel. Approximately 40,000 cubic yards of sand will be excavated
and disposed by pumping it overboard onto the sand shoal in several unconfined areas
adjacent to the proposed ferry channel. The work would be done by the State's hydraulic
dredge. Because of the distances involved and the strong inlet currents, the applicant feels
that it is not possible to pipe the spoil material back to previously authorized spoil disposal
areas.
NCDOT - Ferry Division
$io Report
Page Three
Anticipated lmnacts
The dredging would disturb approximately 8 acres of shallow water bottom habitat in a
very dynamic area of shifting sands around the inlet. Another 3.5 acres of shallow water
bottom adjacent to the channel would be made shallower with the open water disposal of the
dredge spoil material. From the December 1992 aerial photos and a site visit by Preston
Pate there appears to be no submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the immediate project
area. The shifting sands and strong currents within the inlet are not particularly conducive to
the growth of SAVs. There are some areas of SAVs on the inland side of the old dredge
spoil island and in the shallow estuarine waters immediately behind Ocracoke Island. The
open water disposal will increase turbidity within the inlet during dredge operations. The
sand spoil material will be quickly reworked by the inlet currents.
Environmentally, if the dredging and open water disposal proposed here is done during
the time of lowest biological activity in the inlet, it should be of no greater impact than the
side cast dredging done in Oregon Inlet on a regular basis. The proposed relocation of the
channel should allow ferry service to continue during the early stages of a major storm
event, providing a valuable transportation link for Ocracoke Island.
CAMA Review
The estuarine waters and shallow bottom habitat to be impacted by the project are
classified as conservation in both the Dare County and Hyde County LUPs. A full review
will follow.
Submitted by: Peter 13. Colwell
Date: July 27, 1993
Please type or print. Carefully describe all an-
ticipated development activities, including construc-
tion, exrivation, filling, paving, land clearing, and
stormwarer control. If the requested information is
not relevint to your project, write N/A (not ap-
plicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9 must be completed for
all projcrts.
1 'APPLICANT
1. Name NCDOT - FERRY DIVISION
Ad(lress 113 ARENDELL ST.
City MOREHI"AD CITY State NC
Zip _._28557 Day phone [phone]
_ ._ Landowner or X Authorized agent
6. Project name (if any HA'ITERAS LNLE1'
FFI"RY 0I'E1NIRM, AI)1)11T(VAL IxtFI)GB PIAIN11NAWE
c. If tlic applicant is not the landowner, also give
the owner's name and address.
CAPE HATTERAS NAT'L SEASHORE PARK
-TTAfITLO, NC 27954
-I'I;RMIT ATTACHED)
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC-12
b. City, town community, or landmark
HA I"I'ERAS & NORIIIIIID OCTAOJKE ISLAND
c. County IIYDE DARE
Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? NO
p. Name of body of water nearest ro ect
PAI ILICO SOUND / IIATI'ERASp INLET
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED,
_ USE. OF PROPOSED PROJECT
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
MAINTAIN CLEAR AND SAFE CIIANNEL FOR
lIU13LIC FERRY SERVICE.
LAND .-AND WATER -,r;,, (yam
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 27.4 AC
b. Size of individual lot(s) 24.8 & 2.6
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level S of Na-
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract SAND
e. Vegetation on tract SPARSE VEGETATTON
f. Man-made features now on tract
FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica-
tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
NOT ZONED
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? YES
If so, by whom? WZEl1'A LAUI'ZEN11F.TSFR
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5 'UPLAND DEVELOPMENT{
Complete this section if the project includes any
upland development.
a. Type and number of build s,'facilitlesi or
structures proposed b.
d. Describe all development activities you propose c.
(for example, building a home, motel, marina,
bulkhead, or ppier).
WV & tLUNI'AIN 1100' QIANNII. 10 NW EXISTING d.
C11r1NN11 'HiAT 1MLD ALI1Jid 11iE FERRIES SAM
MSA(I DURING ADVERSE IM10. C'FIVED e.
If you plan to build a marina, also complete
and attach Form DCM-MP-2. 6'93
?. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex-
istiTiV project, new work, or both? T.z.'A
_ I30II I
C: Will the project be for commun iv r p
commercial use? U
111111,IC FERRY SERVICE lilt
1993 .
r?uu?r
Number of lots or parcels NIA
Density (Give the number of residential units
and the units per acre.)
Size of area to be graded or disturbed
If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
Resources must receive an erosion and sedimen-
tation control plan at least 30 days before land
disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a
sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the e Division of Land Resourcest
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet
of mean high water to be covered by im-
permeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, or rooftops. N/A
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, b. Amount of material to be excavate
cMroi

asph-4t, or concrete, to be used for paved f
CI tST
below water level in cubic yards
surfaces. N/A c. Type of material SAND/CiIANNELS

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if
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h d. Does the area to be excavated inc ludi,ptsh-
ir api?
ica
le, has a stormwater management laid, swains/ or other wetlands. -
plan peen submitted to the Divisiat of En-
N/A
' e. High ground excavation, in cubi' yt
G N ?A
vironnrental Managerneht? f. A
Dimensions of spoil dis
osal are '
1: Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste g• p
12-5 X
f spoil disposal area4W' I-
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water treatment facilities. N/A n
- h. Do you claim title to the disposal ateat
J: Have these facilities received state or local if not, attach a letter granting permisilbti hotti
approval?- N/A the owner. AI'1'A(lli7)
k. Describe existing t3ea ment facilities.
i 1. Will a disposal area be available fof 1•utute
- - maintenance?/ US - ME SHE
-- If so, where?
J. Does the disposal area include any ttimslilatid,
1. Desctibe location and type of discharges to swamoland,'or water areas? yI?
watet4 of the state (for example;-surface runoff, k. Will the fill material be placed below intdti
sanitary wastewater, industrial/eonttnerclal high .water? YID ; s-
effbwnt, or "wash down").
N/A 1. Amount of fill in cubic yardsl 4(1411 Yti'
-- m. Type of fill material SAND %
h. Source of fill material A17'hUA(11 (IMFt--
rd. Water supply source N/A _ o. Will fill material be placed on marsh of other
n, If the project is oceanfront development, wetlands? i"
descrihe the steps that will be taken to main- p. Dimensions of the wetland to be fill6d
Fain established public beach accessways or pro- y. How will excavated or fill rnateria
be kept on
vide new access. N/A ?
site and erosion controlled? II A
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8, if the project is on the oceanfront, what will
be the elevation above mean sea level of the
first habitable floor? N/A
5 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORhIATION
d. Describe below the purpose of proposed excava.
tion or fill activities (excluding bulkheads,
whi(h are covered In Section 7).
Access channel
(MI-W) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat tamp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MI (`V
Uplind fill
areas
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t. What type of cotistruction equipment will be+
Used (for example, dta line, backhoer iii
hydraulic dredge)? h'IMALM; MUM
S. Will wetlands be crossed in transpotting equip.
tnent to the project site? If yes; explain
the steps that will be taken to les fi eti-
virohmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
b. Average distance *atenvard of m dti high watt
or normal water level EI?A
c. Shoreline erosion duritivreceding 12 hiohths,
in feet 11 //
d. ,Type of bulkhead material
E. Aitto(,nt of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed
below 'rn ?an high water N/A
f. T? e of fill material N/A
2
Length Width Depth
8 Y t1 ODITIONAIJNFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following; items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instnrrnent under which the applicant claims
title to the affected property. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then for-
ward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis-
sion from the owner to carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 Yz x 1l white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7).0203 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only Iticli quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or otlier larger plats are acceptable only if 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard-
ing that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or
location map is a part of plat requirements and it
must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A storrnwater management plan, if applicable, that
may lunve been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
Individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management. The applicant must advise
the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen-
ding a copy of the permit application to them by
registered or certified mail. This notification is re-
quired by G.S. 113-229(d).
Narne CAPE HATIERAS NA'I'L SEVUZE PARK
..
Address 11,1' # 1, I30X 675
I MI11D, NC 27954
Name _
Address
Name _
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
FEU # SAWC087-N-028-W5
Sl'A'IE # 224-87 11-2(}-87
A check for $100 made payable to the Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community
Development to cover the costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean-
front and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMIS:
SION TO ENTER ON Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only the development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed activity complies with the State of North
Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program
and will be conducted in a manner consistent with
such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and
do in fact, grant permission to representatives of
state and federal review agencies to enter on the
aforementioned lands in connection with
evaluating information related to this permit ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
This is the 22ND day of JULY
19 93
X
Lando er or Authorize agent
Send the completed application materials to the
Division of Coastal Management Office nearest you
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the
map on the inside front cover for the appropriate
office and addresses and phone number.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources i Q ° v
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, , Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 1, 1993
Mr. M. Gray
Ferry Division
N.C. Department of Transportation
113 Arendell Street
Morehead City, N.C. 28557
Dear Mr. Gray:
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed Hatteras Inlet dredge
Project # 93740 COE # 199303591
Dare/Hyde County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2844 issued
to N.C. Department of Transporation dated September 1, 1993.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
qi ?restah Howar , Jr. P.E.
ector
Attachments
93740.1tr
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
Dare/Hyde County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the
requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the
United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500
for the N.C. Department of Transporation to excavate a 3500 by 100 by
12 foot deep ferry channel using sidecast dredging in Dare/Hyde
Counties pursuant to an application filed on the 29th day of July,
1993.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of fill material into the waters of Hatteras Inlet and
Pamlico Sound in conjunction with the proposed dredging in Dare/Hyde
Counties will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality
Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of North
Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate Sections 301,
302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in
accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as
to prevent significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction or construction
related discharge (increases such that the
turbidity in the stream is 25 NTU's or less are not
considered significant).
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification. This Certification shall become null
and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the
Federal or Coastal Area Management Act Permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right
to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30)
days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in
the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 1st day of September, 1993.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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WQC# 2844
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
t WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
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WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO August 5, 1993
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199303591
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Dorney:
91993
ViETL ii DS
Enclosed is the application of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, Ferry Division, for Department of the Army authorization and a
State Water Quality Certification to maintain a ferry channel with open water
disposal of excavated material on Pamlico Sound, Hatteras Inlet, Hyde and Dare
Counties, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your
acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with Section
325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative' regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality
certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law.
A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification
has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days
after receipt of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State
action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked for an
extension of time, by October 5, 1993, the District Engineer will deem that
waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
l
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Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. David Griffin
Elizabeth City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
1367 U.S. 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
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Please type or. print. Carefully describe all an- I
• A tic;ipated,development activities, including construc-
ticn, excavation, filling, paving, land clearing, and
stormwater control. If the requested information is
not relevant to your project, write N/A (not ap-
plicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9 must be completed for
all projects.
Describe the planned use of the project.
MAINTAIN CLEAR AND SAFE CHANNEL FOR
PUBLIC FERRY SERVICE.
1.!APPLICANT -" .:
a.
b.
C.
Name NCDOT - FERRY DIVISION
Address 113 ARENDELL ST.
City MOREHEAD CITY State NC
Zip 28557 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or X Authorized agent
Project name (if any) HATTERAS INLET
FLRRY OI'ERAITCNS, ADDTITCNAL DREDGE MATNfFNANCE
If the applicant is not the landowner, also give
the owner's name and address.
CAPE HATT'ERAS NAT'L SEASHORE PARK
_ffA_NTE_-_0, NC 27954
(PERMI'T' ATTACHED)
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC - 12
b. Cittyy'' town community, or?la=ar?J@
IiATT'ERAS? & NORTI
c. County HYDE DARE
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? NO
e. Name of body of water nearest pro et
PAMLICO SOUND / HATTERAS INLcET
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED,
USE OF PROPOSED PROJECT
-LAND AND v ATE__
= -'
-:-CHARACTERISTICS'-
a. Size of entire tract 27.4 AC
b. Size of individual lot(s) 24.8 & 2.6
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level of Na-
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum 4.5
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract SAND
e. Vegetation on tract SPARSE VECETATTON
f. Man-made features now on tract
FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plari Classifica-
tion of the site? (Consult the local Bird use
plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Othet
h. How is the tract zoned by local goveriiriientl
NOT ZONED
1. How are adjacent waters classified)
J. Has a professional archaeological survey b6eri
carried out for the tract? YES
If to, by whom) LUMA LAUTZEMOSM
STAFF - ARCHABDIM.Tsr. W,
S " UPL ???
AND DEVELO }~?
Complete this section if the project includes any
upland development.
a. Type and number of buildirgs,'facijities; or
A structures proposed //
_ 11 b.
a. Describe all development activities you propose c.
(for example, building a home, motel, marina,
bulkhead, or vier).
COI' & WwAiN 1100 QIANNEL TO NB4 EXISTING d.
CI TANNIC 'llTAT UM AU[ 94 THE FERRIES SAFER
PASSAGE DURING AWERSE WEATHER. ??F1VED e,'
If you plan to build a marina, also complete
and attach Form DCM-MP-2. G '93
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex-
isting project, new work, or bothl ca
DLTIlI ..?, Jar
c. Will the project be for commun iv
commercial use? U
PUBLIC FERRY SERVICE ?g93,
Number of lots or parcels N/A
Density (Give the number of resid6ntial tlnlts
and the units per acre.)
Size of area to be graded or disturbed 2 !A
If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
Resources must receive an erosion and sedimen-
tation control plan at least 30 days before land
disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a
sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to N/ the of Land Resouices?
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet
of mean high water to be covered by Im-
permeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, or rooftops. NAA
....r ........................
g. List the triaterials, such a3 marl, paver stone,
asphalt, or concrete, to be Used for paved
+ surfaces. N/A
h. If applicable, has a Stottnwater management
plan been submitted to the Division of Eti-
'vironmental ManagemEht?_ NIA
1. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities. NIA
j. Have these facilities r ttived state or local
approval?
k. Describe existing c;ea tritnt facilities.
1. Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state (for i'xamplersurface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
effluent, or "wash down").
N/A
m. Water supply source N/A
.n. If the project is oceanfront development,
describe the steps that *111 be taken to main-
tain established public beach ccessways or pro-
vide new access. N/A
o. If the project is on the titeanfront, what will
be the elevation above lnean sea level of the
first habitable flood N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the pdipose of proposed excava-
tion or fill activities (excluding bulkheads,
which are covered In Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
VALW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed , in
wetland or. below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
350U? 1()0' -12

1200' 125'
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b. Amotint of material to be excavat??
beld* water level in cubic yards - "i -
t. Type of material SAND/CIIANNELS......,
d. 0o8 the area to be excavated IncladWfiltslatid, swamps, or other wetlands[ • --
e. High ground excavation, 1h tubi?•??t?ICV N A-
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal are n t-mul
g. Lo wa" spoil disposal area ')
h. Do you claim title to the disposal dfedl
If not, attach a letter granting perittUdi1 ftobt
the owner. AITA(Iff])
L Will a disposal area be available foe fuidte
iii5intenance?/ YD'S - St1?iF: SI'iF.
If so, where?
J. Does the disposal area Include any ttiatshlahd,
s%ramoland,'or water areas? YES
k. Will the fill iriatetial be placed below tntatl
high-water? YES iS
(. Amount of fill in cubic yards 140,flM '
m. Type of fill material SAM)
h. Source of fill material AI'f'fUA(1{ (.WM
o. Will fill material be placed on match a othtt
wetlands? Ib
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
q. How will excavated or fill materht) 6 kept oh
Site and erosion controlled? 111A
IN VVII:R CiyCI IFIRIED MNIFRIAI
f. What type of construction equipmeht Will bd
Used (for example, dr&apline, backltdlr, bt
hydraulic dredge)? I(Y?RAUL.IC LEM, .
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transpatting equip-
fttent to the project site? If yea; expldlti
the steps that will be taken to lesmfi eti-
virohmental Impacts. .
S?IORELINE STAWLIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap NSA .
b. Average distance ibaterward of mG'aH high wttt
or normal water level N/ 1,
E. Shofeline erosion during preceding if hibhthl,
Iti feet NI
d. .'t'ype of bblkhead material II/A
C Ahibitnt of fill, in cubic aids, td bt akited
below 'moan high water _Y N/A .
f: t?? of fill material N/A

I
i `S;- A D1TIONA _ RMATION :'
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims
title to the affected property. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then for-
ward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis-
sion from the owner to carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 Vz x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard-
ing that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or
location map is a part of plat requirements and it
must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site: Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management. The applicant must advise
the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen-
ding a copy of the permit application to them by
registered or certified mail. This notification is re-
quired by G.S. 113-229(d).
Name CAPE iiATIUM NAVL SFASIM PARK
Address RT # 1, BOX 675
MB), NC 27954
A list of previous state or federal petmit3 Issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
FM # SAWC087-N-028-0435
STATE # 224-87 11-20-87
A check for $100 made payable to the Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community
Development to cover the costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean-
front and inlet areas.
A statement-on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND 10ERMISz
SION TO ENTER ON
Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only the development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed activity complies with the Staid of North
Carolina's approved Coastal Management program
and will be conducted in a manner cphsWent with
such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and
do iri fact, grant permission to representatives of
state and federal review agencies to enter on the
aforementioned lands in connection with
evaluating information related to this permit ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
This is the 22ND day of JULY
,
19__23
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Lando er or Authorize agent
Name Send the completed application materials to the
Address Division of Coastal Management Office neatest you
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the
Name map on the inside front cover for the appropriate
Address office and addresses and phone number.
JU 2 3.1993
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' DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
I. APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDOT - Ferry Division
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Hatteras Inlet, Hatteras, Dare County
Photo Index - 1989: Not Available 1984: Not Available
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2967400 Y: 543600
3. INVES'T'IGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
IIIATE!i ev,,'
it. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 07/13/93 by Preston Pate
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - July 23, 1993
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DI:-SCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Dare and Hyde
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(13) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW
((_') Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - None
(I-) Type of Structures: Existing - None
Planned - None
((i) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED
OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(I3) Non-Vegetated Wetlands 1350,000 sq. ft. 150,000 sq. ft.
Shallow Water Bottom (SB)
(C) Other
(1)) Total Area Disturbed: 500,000 sq. ft. (11.5 acres)
W) Primary Nursery Area: No
(I--) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
S. t'P()JECT SUMMARY: Applicant proposes to excavate a 3500 ft. x 100 ft. x -12 ft. ferry channel
across Hattcras Inlet and place the dredge spoil material in the adjacent shallow water.
NCDO'T - Ferry Division
Bio Report
Page Two
Site Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division provides public ferry
service across Hatteras Inlet as one of only two means of public access to Ocracoke Island.
Ferry traffic during the summer months reaches a peak of departures about every 15 minutes.
Since Hatteras Inlet has no federally maintained channel, the Ferry Division has maintained
the access channels between the two ferry terminals. State Permit t#162-77 covered the
maintenance excavation needs until 1987 when State Permit #1224-87 was issued to update the
maintenance project around Hatteras Inlet. Both permits have undergone modifications,
refinements, and renewals to authorize changes in spoil disposal areas and the continued
maintenance of the ferry channel.
The current permit authorizes excavation of the ferry basins and access channels to a
depth of 12 feet below mean low water and a channel width of 100 ft. The basin and
channel on the Hatteras island s,de have remained fairly stable while the channel across the
inlet and on the Ocracoke Island side has shifted and needed maintenance over the last two
years. Three dredge spoil disposal areas have been approved on the northeast end of
Ocracoke Island. The primary area is the large diked area just west of the ferry basin.
Limited disposal has also been allowed on the estuarine beach at the end of the ferry access
loop road and on the ocean beach at the northeast end of Ocracoke Island. The most recent
dredge work was completed in April 1992.
A sand shoal developing on the inside of the inlet has now forced ferry traffic further
out into the inlet. The Ferry Division is concerned that with the existing situation ferry
service would have to be terminated early on with the approach of a coastal storm, shutting
off a major evacuation route for Ocracoke Island. The Division has proposed to relocate the
ferry channel on the inland side of the shoal approximately 3000 ft. north of the current
route across the inlet. A December 1992 aerial photo shows a natural channel starting on the
Hatteras Island side and passing between an old dredge spoil island and the sand shoal before
fading out on the Ocracoke side.
The NC DOT Ferry Division has proposed a major modification of State Permit #f224-
87 to excavate approximately 1100 ft. of new channel from the Ocracoke side across the
shoal to the existing natural channel. The new ferry channel across the inlet, 3500 ft. in
total length would be maintained at a depth of 12 ft. and width of 100 ft. According to the
applicant water depths in the proposed channel area shallow to -3 ft. before dropping off to
10 ft. in the natural channel. Approximately 40,000 cubic yards of sand will be excavated
and disposed by pumping it overboard onto the sand shoal in several unconfined areas
adjacent to the proposed ferry channel. The work would be done by the State's hydraulic
dredge. Because of the distances involved and the strong inlet currents, the applicant feels
that it is not possible to pipe the spoil material back to previously authorized spoil disposal
areas.
NCDOT - Ferry Division
Bio Report
Page Three
Anticipated impacts
The dredging would disturb approximately 8 acres of shallow water bottom habitat in a
very dynamic area of shifting sands around the inlet. Another 3.5 acres of shallow water
bottom adjacent to the channel would be made shallower with the open water disposal of the
dredge spoil material. From the December 1992 aerial photos and a site visit by Preston
Pate there appears to be no submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the immediate project
area. The shifting sands and strong currents within the inlet are not particularly conducive to
the growth of SAVs. There are some areas of SAVs on the inland side of the old dredge
spoil island and in the shallow estuarine waters immediately behind Ocracoke Island. The
open water disposal will increaw. turbidity within the inlet during dredge operations. The
sand spoil material will be quickly reworked by the inlet currents.
Environmentally, if the dredging and open water disposal proposed here is done during
the time of lowest biological activity in the inlet, it should be of no greater impact than the
side cast dredging done in Oregon Inlet on a regular basis. The proposed relocation of the
channel should allow ferry service to continue during the early stages of a major storm
event, providing a valuable transportation link for Ocracoke Island.
LAMA Review
The estuarine waters and shallow bottom habitat to be impacted by the project are
classified as conservation in both the Dare County and Hyde County LUPs. A full review
will follow.
Suhmitted by: Peter B. Colwell
Late: July 27, 1993
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ticipated development activities, including construc-
tion, excavation, filling, paving, land clearing, and
stormwater control. If the -requested information is
not relevant to your project, write N/A (not ap-
plicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9 must be completed for
all projects.
I -'APPLICANT a. Name NCDOT - FERRY DIVISION
Address 113 ARENDELL ST.
City MOREHEAD CI'T'Y State NC
Zip 28557 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or X Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) HAT'TERAS INLET
FERRY Ol'QZA'I'1CNS, ADDTI1cVAL DlzHf,7E MVdNIFMNCE
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give
the owner's name and address.
CAPE HATTERAS NAT' L SEASHORE PART:
to EO, NC 27954
(PERMI'T' ATTA 'HFD)
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC - 12
b. City town, community, or landmark
IIAI`'1'ERAS & NORIIIEND OQZA03KE ISLAND
c. County HYDE/DARE
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? NO
e. Name of body of water nearest ro ect
PAIILICO SOUND / HATTERY INLET
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED,
USE OF PROPOSED PROJECT
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
MAINTAIN CLEAR A14D SAFE CHANNEL FOR
PUBLIC FERRY SERVICE.
LAND ..AND WATER ry?{y'x
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 27.4 AC
b. Size of individual lot(s) 24.8 & 2.6
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level 5 of Na-
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract SAND
e. Vegetation on tract SPARSE VEGETATION
f. Man-made features now on tract
FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica-
tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
NOT ZONED
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? YES
If so, by whom? LOREIZA LAUT'ZENIIFISFR
STAFF - LUTAR f -4ST. R' RJP
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMEN
Complete this section if the project includes any
upland development.
a. Type and number of buildi gs, facilities, or
structures proposed NA
Number of lots or parcels A
Density (Give the number of residential units
and the units per acre.)
b.
Describe all development activities you propose c
(for example, building a home, motel, marina,
bulkhead, or pier).
CUT & UVINI'AIN 1100' CHANNEL, 'ID M1 EXISTING d.
(1 G1N U TIM' I U LD ALL94 BE MRIZ SAFIR
l ASSACE DURING AWHZSE t ENIIER. r f F t?IF_D e.
If you plan to build a marina, also complete
and attach Form DCM-MP-2. `lUl
Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex-
project, new work, or both?
Will the project be for commun l}?'I iv?' ,??r
commercial use?
PUBLIC FERRY SERVICE n
2 6 '93
1993
u?L uU_u
Size of area to be graded or disturbed NIA
If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
Resources must receive an erosion and sedimen.
tation control plan at least 30 days before land
disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a
sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources?
N/A
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet
i of mean high water to be covered by im-
permeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, or rooftops. IL,LA
g. List the materials, such a3 marl, paver stone, b. Amount of material to be excavate% ia ?,
asphalt, or concrete, to be used for paved beloar water level in cubic yards •- uU
surfaces. N/A c. Type of material SAND/CIIANNEL,S
d. Doe3 the area to be excavated includrN? Hh-
h. If applicable, has a stottnwater management Iatid, swamps, or other wetlands? •• U
plan been submitted to the Division of En- e. High ground excavation, in cubi ata3 N A
•virohmental Managemeht? N/A f. Dimensions of spoil disposal are '
1. Describe proposed sewage disposal an(l/or waste g. Lo jr Ii' a( spoil disposal area Ai'
water treatment facilities. N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal Afea?
Have these facilities received state or local
approval? N/A
Describe existing PJen ment facilities.
Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
effluent, or "wash dowri").
1r/A
m. Water supply source N/A _
n. If the project is oceanfront development,
describe the steps that will be taken to main-
tain established public beach access«':1ys or pro-
vide new access. 141A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will
be the elevaflon above mean sea level of the
first habitable floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
Describe below the purpose of proposed excava-
tion or fill activities (excluding btilkheads,
which are covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(M,LW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat tamp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
If not, attach a letter granting permis3lbH hotri
the owner. A'I'I'A(7f1J)
I. Will a disposal area be available fof future
maintenance?/ Yid - SMiE STIR
If so, where?
J. Does the disposal area include any Matslilahd,
swamoland.'or water areas? YE;S
k. Will the fill material be placed below theati
high'water? YES
1. Amount of fill in cubic yardsi 40011 1 Yn'
m. Type of fill material SIM
h. Source of fill material 412MII 0_40,-
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh of other
wetlands? W
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
q. How will excavated or fill rnateria? be kept on
site and erosion controlled? N A
IN WHIM IKL VFU4p) hJN] RIAI
r. What type of construction equipmeht will be
used (for example, dra line, backhoE, of
hydraulic dredge)? IRRALUC LXUM
S. Will wetlands be crossed in transpoalhg equip-
fnent to the project site? If yes, explaln
the steps that mill be taken to IesseH eti-
vironniental Impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead N/A

b. or r?prap
Average distance %+ aierward of mSSaH high water
PA
,
or normal water level
c. Shoreline erosion during??receding 12 triohthS,
i
f
ii
n
eet
• d. .type of bulkhead material
6. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to bt blaced
below rri {an high water N/A
t f. Type of fill material _ N/A
1!
Length Width Depth
`ADDITIONA U- INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims
title to the affected property. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then for-
ward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis-
sion from the owner to carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 yz x I I white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7).0203 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard-
ing that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or
location map is a part of plat requirements and it
must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management. The applicant must advise
the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen-
ding a copy of the permit application to them by
registered or certified mail. This notification is re-
quired by G.S. 113.229(d).
Name t ,ill? }i1'11TRAS NAT'L SFASIURE PARK
Address RI' !- 1, lit 675
1.1V,11D, W 27954
A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
FED # SAWC087-N-0284Y435
STATE # 224-57 11-20-87
A check for $100 made payable to the Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community
Development to cover the costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean-
front and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND Pt-ki4iS;
SION TO ENTER ON LAND?'l
.•r.K.c:''c?%t•
Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only the development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed activity complies with the State of North
Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program
and will be conducted in a manner consistent with
such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and
do in fact, grant permission to representatives of
state and federal review agencies to enter on the
aforementioned lands in connection with
evaluating information related to this permit ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
This is the day of JULY ,
19 93

Landowr/er or Authorizedfegent
Name Send the completed application materials to the
Address Division of Coastal Management Office nearest you
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the
Name map on the inside front cover for the appropriate
Address rT office and addresses and phone number.
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
22 July 1993
MEMORANDUM
TO: Preston Pate, Assistant Director
Division of Coastal Management
THRU: Jim Mulligan, Regional Supervisor
Division of Environmental Management
Washington Regional Office
THRU: Roger K. o uality Supervisor
Division of Environmental Management
Washington Regional Office
FROM: Deborah Sawyer, Environmental Technician
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
Washington Regional Office
SUBJ: NC DOT Dredging at Hatteras Inlet
Dare/Hyde Counties
The memorandum dated 15 July 1993 which was sent to Mr. Jim Mulligan has
been reviewed by this office. The memorandum made this office aware of the
proposed NC DOT proposal to dredge a new channel at the Hatteras Inlet farther
inside the throat of the inlet. The NC DOT further proposes to dispose of the
dredged material in the water next•to the channel. The present Section 401
Water Quality Certification must be reissued to cover this activity. The
following information will be needed in order to review this CAMA Major
Modification for recommendations from this office concerning the issuance of
the Section 401 Water Quality Certification:
1. Specific information concerning the NC DOT's determination as to this
proposed project's "emergency" status.
2. Sieve analyses of sediment samples taken in the new channel area
proposed for dredging. These samples should be representative of the
proposed depth to be dredged.
3. Resource study determining the presence of SAV, shellfish and fishery
resources.
4. Further information supporting the NC DOT's determination that beach
and/or upland diked disposal cannot be used as the disposal alternative.
Any of the above information which you can forward to this office will
be appreciated. We will review the information and submit a recommendation in
a timely manner. Thank you.

V
Hatteras Inlet
I received a call from Ralph Lawrence, DOT Ferry Division, on 9
July explaining that DOT needs to do some dredging at Hatteras
Inlet to connect two natural channels near the tip of Ocracoke Is.
to allow them to run the ferries farther inside the throat of the
inlet. They now have to swing far out towards the ocean bar to
follow the channel and are afraid that this will present a hazard
during storm conditions.
They need to dredge approx. 1500 linear feet and remove approx.
20,000 cu. yds. of material. They want to use the DOT dredge and
dispose of the material in the water next to the channel. They have
an active permit for maintenance dredging in other areas of the
channel with spoil disposal approved for the beach and upland diked
area. They do not want to use these areas because they would have
to cross a naturally deep channel to reach them and they do not
feel that the can keep the dredge pipe in place due to the current
velocity.
I met onsite with their dredge superintendent, Morris Grey, on 13
July. We looked at the site by boat but were not able to do any
type of resource assessment. He has asked DOT to send me and him a
copy of an aerial photo from Dec.,1992 to help determine if there
are any SAVs in the area. I advised him that we would treat this as
a major modification of their permit. We could expedite it and try
to issue it within 45 days since they are considering it as an
"emergency".
I received a call today from Barney O'Quinn to advise that some of
the DOT brass had asked him to get involved and speed the process
up. They seem to be most concerned about the time factor. He
suggested to them that I continue to work directly with Grey in the
short term to identify the resource impacts and other possible
problems.
The major concern will be SAV resources in the area and how impacts
to them can be avoided. They will need to modify both our permits
and probably their 401 certification. By copy of this memo I am
advising DEM of that possibility.
Page 2
July 15, 1993
I have not yet received the aerial photo. When it arrives I will
contact Grey and advise him of the next step.
cc: Roger Schecter
David Griffin
John Parker
Jim Mulligan