33-18 NC DMF AR-398

Permit Class
NEW _ 1
Permit Number
33-18
LR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
Vertnt"t
for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to NC Division of Marine Fisheries, PO Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557
Authorizing development in Onslow County at the New River, across from Famell Bay.
btwn Sneads Ferry & Jacksonvilleas requested in the permittee's application dated 1/10/18. incl. attached
workplan drwgs (4), Figures 5 & 6 dated Rec'd DCM Wilm 1/11/18, Figure 7 dated 12/11/17, & Figure 8 dated 12/8/17.
This permit, issued on April 9, 2018 is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
co rtnes, imprisonment or crvu action; or may cause me permit to ne nuu ana vota.
Artificial Reef AR-398
1) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, reef construction within the site shall be
accomplished using Oyster Catcher mats & patties deployed over existing rubble mounds, as
depicted in the attached Figures 5-8. All materials shall be free from loose dirt or pollutants except in
trace quantities.
2) The permittee shall be required to repair, maintain and/or remove any components of the reef that are
displaced from the reef site boundaries. The permittee shall be responsible for removing all portions
of the reef should the site be terminated or displaced beyond repair. The permittee is not relieved of
this requirement if he abandons the permitted activity without having it transferred to a third party.
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or other
qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date.
This permit must be accessible on -site to Department
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
hereunder requires further Division approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
December 31, 2021
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that
your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
fro R Braxto . Davis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature ofPermittee

NC Division -of Marine Fisheries Permit No. 33-18
Page 2 oY 3
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
3) No fill material shall be placed at any time in any waters outside of the alignment of the fill areas indicated
on the attached workplan drawings. Any expansion of the reef beyond the 25 rubble mounds described
in the application shall require additional authorization.
4) No attempt shall be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable
waters adjacent to the authorized work.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Conditions
5) In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus, the applicant must
implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Manatee Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all
requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at http://www.fws. og v/ne-
es/mammal/manatee puidelines.pri
6) The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States requires the removal,
relocation, or other alteration of the structure or work authorized by this permit, or if in the opinion of the
Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable
obstruction to free navigation of the navigable waters, the pernittee shall be required, upon due notice
from the Corps of Engineers, to remove relocate or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby,
without expense to the United States or the state of North Carolina. No claim shall be made against the
United States or the state of North Carolina on account of any such removal or alteration.
General
7) The permittee shall install and maintain at his expense any signal lights, signals, or siguage prescribed by
the U.S. Coast Guard, through regulation or otherwise, on the authorized reef site.
8) The permittee and/or his or her contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to
project initiation.
9) This permit does not authorize the interference with any existing or proposed Federal project, and the
permittee shall not be entitled to compensation for damage to the authorized structure or work, or injury
which may be caused from existing or future operations undertaken by the United States in the public
interest.
NOTE: Future development at any of the permitted Artificial Reef site may require a modification of this
permit. Contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to the commencement of
any such activity for this determination.
NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits,
approvals or authorizations that may be required.
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assigned the proposed project Action ID No. SAW-2010-
01433.

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
RECEIVED
1) APPLICANT: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries COUNTY: Onisow
PROJECT NAME: AR-398 Oyster Highway
LOCATION OF PROJECT: within New River, across from Farnell Bay, between Sneads Ferry
and the Town of Jacksonville
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD:1-11-18 ✓✓
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: Yes
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: No
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jason Dail
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW:
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT:
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: 1-31-18 /
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: Co
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: Xmil
MAIL OUT DATE:1-26-18
FEDERAL DUE DATE:
To Be Forwarded: n/a
To Be Forwarded: n/a
JAN 31 2018
DCM- MHD CITY
DISTRICT OFFICE: WUMINGTON
FEE REC'D: $400 / e-transfer
END OF NOTICE DATE: 2-21-18 ✓✓
DEED REC'D:
ON: I/ Lj l�/g
150 DAY DEADLINE:
STATE DUE DATE: 2-21-18
FED COMMENTS REC'D:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY DRAFT ON
AGENCY
DATE
COMMENTS
RETURNED
OBJECTION
S:
YES NO
NOTES
Division of Community Assistance
Division of Coastal Management-LUP Consistency
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Public Water Section (DWR)
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Land Quality Section (DEMLR)
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Division of Water Resources - 401 Section
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Storm Water Management (DEMLR)
State Property Office
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Division of Archives & History
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Division of Marine Fisheries - Shellfish Section
Division of Highways (NCDOT)
Wildlife Resources Commission
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Local Permit Officer
Dept. of Cultural Res / Underwater Archaeology
Division of Marine Fisheries - DCM
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Corps of Engineers - Regulatory Branch

Recommendations for State Permit — NCDEQ — NCDMF— AR-398
As proposed this project would include: The placement of approximately 1,225 sq. ft. of Oyster CatcherTM mats on
top of existing concrete rubble mounds within New River. Any monitoring required by the various agencies, should
be included if any CAMA permit is issued. The project appears to be CONSISTENT with Rules established by the
CRC as well as the States Dredge and Fill Laws. Provided no other agency has any objections to the proposed
project, and any/all monitoring requirements are in place, the Wilmington Regional Office has no objection to the
issuance of a permit for the proposal if issued with the following conditions:
DREDGE & FILL
Include standard Dredge and Fill requirements.
Note: If materials of cultural significance, such as the remains of a beached shipwreck are encountered during
construction, work must move to another area and the Underwater Archaeology unit at [phone] as well
as the District Engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at [phone] must be contacted to assess
the wreckage and determine the proper course of action.
RECEIVED
JAN 31 2018
DCM- hRiID —r ; y

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 26, 2018
TO:
Mark Zeigler
Division of Community Assistance
Wilmington Regional Office
ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secret ri
BRAXTON DAVIS
Direclor
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(o),ncdenroov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: within New River, across from Famell Bay, between Sneads Ferry
and the Town of Jacksonville, in Onslow County
Proposed Project: to enhance artificial reef AR-398
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by February 21, 2018. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at [phone] when appropriate
in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: A_ This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached**
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 lll1 /1'1 DATED I I
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

MEMORANDUM
To: Heather Coats
From: Michael Christenbury, Wilmington District Planner
Subject: Consistency Determination, Major Permit Application, NC Division
of Marine Fisheries, New River, Onslow County
Date: April 3, 2018
This project appears to be consistent and not in conflict with the Onslow County
Land Use Plan Update.
The NC Division of Marine Fisheries proposes to place a cultch/spat infused
biodegradable composite mat on top of 25 existing concrete rubble mounds, as an oyster
enhancement project. The project is located within the New River between Sneads Ferry
and Jacksonville in Onslow County.
Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC's) impacted by the proposal are Estuarine Waters
and Public Trust Areas. Waters at the project site are classified as SC and are not open to
the harvesting of shellfish. The area is not a Primary Nursery Area.
I have reviewed this proposal for consistency with the Onslow County Land Use Plan
Update and offer the following comments.
The general area of the project is classified as Conservation.
In general, Onslow County allows development in Conservation classified AECs which is
consistent with the State's minimum use standards. The Onslow County Land Use Plan
contains some policies, which exceed the State's minimum use standards. However,
none of these more restrictive policies appear to be applicable to this project.
This project appears to be consistent with the Onslow County Land Use Plan
Update.
Cc: File

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 26, 2018
TO:
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Heidi Cox
Regional Engineering Supervisor
Public Water Supply-WiRO
ROY COOPER
Govemar
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrelary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., INC 28405 heather. coats(cD-ncdenrgov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: within New River, across from Farnell Bay, between Sneads Ferry
and the Town of Jacksonville, in Onslow County
Proposed Project: to enhance artificial reef AR-398
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by February 21, 2018. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at [phone] when appropriate
in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
**Additional comments may be attached**
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(L" DATED a f , 3 1, g
RECEIVED
DCM WILMIINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management FEB 2 A 2018
127 Cardinal Drive E.L, Wilmington, NC 28405
910-7W7215

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 26, 2018
TO:
Dan Sams
District Manager-DEMLR
Wilmington Regional Office
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
JAN Z 201� G
BRAXTON DAVIS
Dnecror
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather.coatsa).ncdenr.gov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: within New River, across from Farnell Bay, between Sneads Ferry
and the Town of Jacksonville, in Onslow County
Proposed Project: to enhance artificial reef AR-398
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by February 21, 2018. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at [phone] when appropriate
in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
A_ This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
SIGNED
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.
DATEDQ-
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Environmental QualityCoastal Management FEB 0 12018
127 Cardinal Drive Exc, Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 26, 2018
TO:
Robb Mairs
401 Wetlands
DWR-WiRO
11�2 t"
ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWt R A x TON
JAN 2 6 2018
Water Quality Regional
Wil OAerations Section
gton Regional Office
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsa).ncdenroov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: within New River, across from Famell Bay, between Sneads Ferry
and the Town of Jacksonville, in Onslow County
Proposed Project: to enhance artificial reef AR-398
DAVIS
Oirenar
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by February 21, 2018. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at [phone] when appropriate
in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
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REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. r
""Additional comments may be attached" qa ( cot,
This agency has no comment on the proposed project. '1�Iti�1\g
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
SIGNED
oject for reasons described in the attached
DATED 03 21�2C19
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ent, Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215
RECEIVED
MAR 212018
DOM WILMINGTON, NO

Docurin Envelpe ID: 6BB43B6A-F87948F2-863C-457F58484361
Water Resources w
Environmental Quality
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Attn: Jason Peters
P.O. Box 769
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Subject Property:
Dear Mr. Peters:
March 21, 2018
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICRAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
DWR Project # 2010-0741v2
Onslow County
Artificial Reef 3" Enhancement, New River, Onslow County
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below to enhance an
existing artificial reef, as described in your CAMA application dated January 11, 2019, and received by
the Division of Water Resources (Division) on January 26, 2018. After reviewing your application, we
have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 4144 (GC
4144). This Certification allows you to use the General Permit No. 198000291 when issued by the US
Army Corps of Engineers and the CAMA Major Permit when issued by the Division of Coastal
Management. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or
local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment
Control, Non -discharge, Water Supply Watershed, and stormwater regulations. Also, this approval to
proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your
application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional
conditions listed on the following pages.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of
this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are approved includin¢
incidental impacts:
Amount Approved (Units)
Plan Location or Reference
Open Waters (Shallow Bottom)
Approximately 0.28 acres
(composite site mat material
Figures I through 8, project narrative -
Coastal wetlands
N/A
404/401 wetlands
N/A
Buffers
N/A
—� Nothing Comparel:
State of North Carolina Environmenhel Quality
127 Cardioar Drive Extension W ilmingwn, North Carolina 28405
RECEIVED
MAR 212018
910-796-7215

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K_ -K
NCDMF /1R-388- New RVer-4nslow County
OINK Permit 420l&074lv2
malctl 21, 208
Page ,43
This approval.is for the purpose and: design described.in your application. The plans and specifications for
this project,ate incorporated by reference as part of the Certification, Ifyon change yourproject you
must notify the Divisionand you may be<required to submita new application package with 'the
appropriate fee..
1. The applicant shall require. his.contractors (and/oragents) to comply with all, of the terms of
this CeY[ifcatloiy an l.shall.provide each of its contractors (and/or agents) a copy of this
Certification.
2. This General Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration -date of the
corresponding General' Permit. The conditions in:effect on the date of issuance of the Certification for a
specificNproject shall remain in, effect for the, life.of the project, regardless, of the expiration of this
Certification.
3. The applicant/permitee and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a manner
consistent with State water quality, standards (including any. requirements resulting from compliance: with
303(d) of the CleanWater Act), and any, other, appropriate requirements of StateandFederal lave. If the
Division determines that such standards or laws are not.being met; including failure3o sustain a
designated or achieved use, or that State or Federal law is being violated, or that further` conditions are
necessary to assure compliance, than the Division may reevaluate and modify this General Water Quality
Certification.
4. All mechanized equipment operated.near or in surface waters will. be regularly inspected and
maintained to prevent contaminationT of waters from fuels; lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other potential
toxic chemicals. In the event of a hydrocarbon -or chemical spill,, the permitee/contractor shall.
immediately contact the Division of WeerResources, between the hours of 8 am to 5, pm at°the
Wilmington Regional Office at 910 790.7215 and after hours and on weekends call (800):858-0368.
Management of such spills shall comply with provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and
Hazardous Substances Control Act.
.5. Certificate of Completion
Upon.completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and *any subsequentmodifications, the applicant and/or authorized agent is required to return the
enclosed certificate of completion form to the NCDENR DW R 401 and Buffers Unit North Carolina
Division. of Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh; NC, 27699 within ten days of project
completion ,(the certification.of completion is also available at;
Violations of any condition. herein. set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may
result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to
conduct impacts to waters as depicted`in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall
expire upon expiration ofthe 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval and its conditions.are tinal.and binding unless contested:
This Certification can be. contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of General Statute 150B byfiling-a.
written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings (hereby known as
O'AII). A:petition form may be obtained from the OAH at:http://www.ncoaEcomf+or by calling the OAH
Clerk's Office at.(919) 4M-3000 for information.

DocAn Envelope. ID: 6BB43B6A-FB79.46F2.863C-457F5B484361
NCDMF-AR-388- New River-Dnslow County
DWR Perrrif #20IT0741v2
March 21,2018
Page 3 of 3
Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of this notice, a petition mast be filed with the OAH. A petition
is considered filed when the original and one (1) copyalong with any applicable OAH, filingfee is
received in the OAH.during normal office hours (Monday through Fridaybetween 8:00 am and 5:00 pm,
excluding official state holidays).
The petition maybe faxed to the OAH at (919) 431-3,100, provided the original and one copy of the
petition along'with any applicableOAH. filing:fee is received by the; OAR within. five: (5) business days,
following the: faxedtransmission.
Mailing address for the OAH-
If sending via US Postal Service.
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
If sending via delivery service (UPS,
FedEx, etc):
Office of Administrative Hearings
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609=6285
One (1) copy of the petition:must also be served to. DEQ:
Bill -Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601,
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean
Water, Act: Tf you have any questions, please telephone Robb Mairs in the DWR Wilmington Regional.
Office at 910,796.7215 or Robb.Mairs@uc&rit:doe:,
Sincerely;- n'Docu--slighted by.,
E3ABA14AC7D&34...
Morella Sanchez -King, Acting Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wihmington Regional Office -
Division. of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosures: GC 4144
ec: Liz Hair - USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
Heather Coats,- DCM Wilmington
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ROY COOPER
Governor
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 26, 2018
Georgette Scott
Stormwater Section
DEMLR - WiRO
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Srcrclary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Drrenor
ECOVE
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsanncdenroov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: within New River, across from Famell Bay, between Sneads Ferry
and the Town of Jacksonville, in Onslow County
Proposed Project: to enhance artificial reefAR-398
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by February 21, 2018. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at [phone] when appropriate
in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached**
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. n n
SIGNED DATED Z�
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 26, 2018
TO:
Tim Walton
Dept of Administration
State Property Office
ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
JAN 3 0 2018 3ecr ary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsanncdenroov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT:
CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant:
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location:
within New River, across from Farnell Bay, between Sneads Ferry
and the Town of Jacksonville, in Onslow County
Proposed Project:
to enhance artificial reef AR-398
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by February 21, 2018. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at [phone] when appropriate
in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
'This
comments may be attached"
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 DATED 4& S
DCM WIEM NIGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management FEB 0 5 2018
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 29405
910-796-7215

Coastal Management
(M IR NNCNT1lO AU"
January 26, 2018
TO:
FROM
SUBJECT
Applicant:
Received: 02/02/2018
State Historic Preservation Office ROY COOPER
C�~
Renee Gledhill -Early
Dept. of Cultural Resources
Archives & History
MICHAEL S. REGAN
S__mr
BRAXTON DAVIS
D n
ER 18-0242
Due -- 2/19/18
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Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator 2,-$
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm-, NC 28405 heather. coats(c)_ncdenraov
Fax [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
CAMA / Dredge 6 Fill Application Review
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
and the Town of Jacksonville, in Onslow County
Proposed Project. to enhance artificial reef AR-398
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed protect and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by February 21, 2018. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at [phone] when appropriate
in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
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 DATED a ' 1 3
P. E vL- L,
DGM WILMINGTON, NC
FEB 14 2018
127 Ca" Om Ed, Wilmeo/4 Nc um •1aMn1s FEB 0 5 2018

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 26, 2018
TO:
Shannon Jenkins
NC DMF
Shellfish Sanitation Section
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Direclar
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats<cilncdenroov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: within New River, across from Famell Bay, between Sneads Ferry
and the Town of Jacksonville, in Onslow County
Proposed Project: to enhance artificial reef AR-398
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by February 21, 2018. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at [phone] when appropriate
in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
k 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.
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January 26, 2018
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David Harris
NC DOT
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FEB 13 2018
ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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BRAXTON DAVIS
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Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: within New River, across from Famell Bay, between Sneads Ferry
and the Town of Jacksonville, in Onslow County
Proposed Project: to enhance artificial reef AR-398
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by February 21, 2018. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at [phone] when appropriate
in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
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.
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Regulatory Division
Action ID No. SAW-2010-01433 NC Division of Marine Fisheries/AR 398
Mr. Doug Huggett
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421
Dear Mr. Huggett:
Reference the application of the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries to modify an existing
Artificial Reef. Specifically, the applicant proposes to add seeded Oyster CatcherTM panels to existing
concrete rubble mounds by draping 2 panels each over the top of 25 mounds, for a total of 100 m2 of
panels. To abate concerns over movement, another form of Oyster CatcherTM called a patty will be
attached to weight down each comer of the panels as needed. The patties are porous disks (-35cm
diameter x 5cm high) created`from a loose aggregation of jute fiber bundles. Additionally, the applicant
will place live oyster clusters on the mounds which will ultimately settle into pockets within the mounds.
The Federal agencies have completed review of the proposal as presented by the application and
your field investigation report. We recommend that the following conditions be included in the
modification to the State authorization:
1. In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus, the
applicant must implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Manatee Guidelines, and strictly adhere
to all requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at http://www.fws.sov/nc-
es/mammal/manatee guidelines.pdf.
2. The permittee must install and maintain, at his expense, any signal lights and signals
prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard, through regulations or otherwise, on authorized facilities. For
further information, the permittee should contact the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office at (910)
772-2191.
3. All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict compliance with the
submitted plans, which are a part of this permit. Any modification to these plans must be approved by
the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) prior to implementation.
4. The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require
the removal, relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the
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opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause
unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required,
upon due notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work
or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States.
5. The authorized structure and associated activity must not interfere with the public's right to
free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States. No attempt will be made by the permittee to
prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable waters at or adjacent to the authorized work
for reason other than safety.
6. Except as specified in the plans attached to this permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized
land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance of this project, in
such a manner as to impair normal flows and circulation patterns within waters or wetlands or to reduce
the reach of waters or wetlands.
7. Except as authorized by this permit or any USACE approved modification to this permit, no
excavation, fill or mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or
maintenance of this project, within waters or wetlands. This permit does not authorize temporary
placement or double handling of excavated or fill material within waters or wetlands outside the '
permitted area. This prohibition applies to all borrow and fill activities connected with this project.
8. Unless otherwise authorized by this permit, all fill material placed in waters or wetlands
shall be generated from an upland source and will be clean and free of any pollutants except in trace
quantities. Metal products, organic materials (including,debris from land clearing activities), or
unsightly debris will not be used.
9. If the permittee discovers any previously unknown historic or archeological remains while
accomplishing the authorized work, he will immediately notify the Wilmington District Engineer who
will initiate the required coordination procedures.
10. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and
conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of
its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a copy
of this permit. A copy of this permit, including all conditions, shall be available at the project site during
construction and maintenance of this project.
11. The permittee shall employ all sedimentation and erosion control measures necessary to
prevent an increase in sedimentation or turbidity within waters and wetlands outside the permit area.
This shall include;.but is not limited to, the immediate installation of silt fencing or similar appropriate
devices around all areas subject to.soil disturbance or the movement of earthen fill, and the immediate

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stabilization of all disturbed areas. Additionally, the project must remain in full compliance with all
aspects of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statutes Chapter
113A Article 4).
12. The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in
turbidity outside the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such that the
turbidity in the waterbody is 50 NTU's or less in all rivers not designated as trout waters by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM), 25 NTU's or less in all saltwater classes
and in all lakes and reservoirs, and 10 NTU's or less in trout waters, are not considered significant.
13. The permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of this permit or upon its expiration
before completion of the work will, without expense to the United States and in such time and manner as
the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative may direct, restore the water or wetland to its
pre -project condition.
14. Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or Section
10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported in writing to the Wilmington District U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers within 24 hours of the permittee's discovery'of the violation.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Ms. Liz Hair Wilmington Field Office, Regulatory
Division, telephone [phone] or email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Liz Hair, Project Manager
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Electronic copy furnished:
Ms. Karen Higgins
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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Mr. Pete Benjamin
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Mr. Pace Wilber
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Mr. Fritz Rohde
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Service
Mr. Todd Allen Bowers
US EPA Region 4 Life Scientist
Water Protection Division
Mr. Robb Mairs
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Mr. Jason Dail
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDEQ — Division of Marine Fisheries —
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: The project site is located within New River (across from Farrell
Bay), between Sneads Ferry and the City of Jacksonville. A yellow buoy marks the AR-398 site.
Photo Index — N/A
State Plane Coordinates — X: 2488800 Y: 334400
Lat.:34°39'38.21"N Long:77°22'18.21"W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Date of Site Visit — N/A
Was Applicant Present — N/A
PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — Complete 1/11/18
Office — Wilmington
SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Onslow County
Classification from LUP — Conservation (water)
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public/Government
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing —Artificial Reef inc. reef balls, concrete pipe and misc. debris
Planned — "Oyster Catcher" reef enhancement mats
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A Source —N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands (coastal)
N/A
N/A
N/A
(B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands -
N/A
1,225 sq. ft.
N/A
open water/shallow bottom
fiber mats . footage)
(C) Other(Highground)-
N/A
N/A
N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 1,225 sq. ft. or 0.028 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting authorization to place a cultch/spat infused biodegradable
composite mat on top of 25 existing concrete rubble mounds, as an oyster enhancement project, at AR-398.
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9. PROJECT
The project site (NCDMF Artificial Reef - AR-398) is situated in New River proper, between the City of
Jacksonville and Sneads Ferry, in Onslow County. The site, which is just west of Famell Bay in the center of the
river, has a permitted history dating back to 2010. On October 29, 2010, DCM issued CAMA Major permit 128-10,
authorizing AR-398, which encompasses approximately 31 acres, with approximately 1.5 acres of actual structure
fill, consisting of concrete rubble mounds and concrete reef balls. Water depths in the vicinity of the reef range from
6.5' to 10.0' below the normal low water level. The area is subtidal in nature and consist of firm sandy bottom with
no known vegetation and no existing shellfish resources.
PROPOSED PROJECT:
As previously indicated, the applicant is requesting authorization to place a cultch/spat infused biodegradable
composite mat on top of 25 existing concrete rubble mounds, as an oyster enhancement project, at AR-398.
According to the application package, proprietary cultch/substrate bundles or mats — called Oyster Catcherrm, each
measuring approximately 3' x 6' (1 in x 2m x 0.5" thick), would be installed as "mats' or "panels". These pre -seeded
structures would be lowered into the river (by vessel) and deployed on the river bottom on top of approximately 25
existing concrete rubble mounds. Two panels would be draped over each of the 25 mounds, for a total of 100 m2 of
panels. As indicated, the panels are flexible and likely to "mold" to the contour of the rubble mounds. As a safe
guard, an Oyster Catcherrm called a "patty" will be attached to weigh down each comer of the panel, if necessary.
The "patties" are porous disks created from loose aggregate of jute fiber bundles (i.e. like concrete). These patties
are also pre -seeded with oysters. See Figures 4, 5 and 6 for specifications on product.
Following deployment and settlement, the reef would be monitored by NCDMF staff (as time allows) using
bathymetric mapping, as an update to the Artificial Reef s program's artificial reef guide and habitat records. The
application package also indicates SCUBA surveys would be conducted on reef sites to observe material condition,
as time allows.
In addition to the NCDMF monitoring, and for the first two years, researchers from UNC-IMS will make quarterly
visits to all sites to: Evaluate oyster density, growth and survivorship; assess fish and crustacean use of the site;
inspect site for marine debris and inspect the site for displaced Oyster Catcher TM material. For more information on
both short term and long-term monitoring, please refer to NCDMF's memo to DCM dated 1/8/2018.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed Oyster Catcheirm placement would result in approximately 1,225 sq. ft. of fill material within an area
already disturbed and filled with concrete rubble. The fill portion of the project would result in the disturbance of
approximately 1,225 sq. ft. of river bottom. Minor increases in turbidity is expected as a result of the project, but not
long term effects are anticipated. Lastly, the proposal would result in an increase in fish and crustacean habitat
within New River.
Submitted by: Jason Dail Date: January 25, 2018 Office: Wilmington
RECEIVED
JAN 31 2018
DCM- MHD CITY

APPLICATION for
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(last revised 12127106)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Nodeq/North Carolina Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR-398 Oyster Highway
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Division of Marine Fisheries
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, phase attach an additional page(s) with names listed..
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
769
Morehead City
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28557
252-808-8063 ea.
252-726-9218
Street Address (it different /mm above)
City
Stale
ZIP
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City
NC
28557-
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
N/A
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
AgenV Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
ZIP
Phone No. 1
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Phone No. 2
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FAX No.
Contractor 0
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 5)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
county (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. #
Onslow
N/A
N/A
Subdivision Name
city
State
Zip
WA
N/A
NC
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Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with fist)
WA - - ext.
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a. In w1kU1 NC river bash is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
New River
New River
c Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or marvnsde?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown
Atlantic Ocean
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
❑Yes ®Nil
work falls within.
N/A
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (if
b. Size of entire tract aq.ft.)
N/A
N/A
c. Sae of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normd high water) or
30.78Acres,
NWL frrgma/"ter level)
(If many AN sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
-10 It ®NHW or ❑NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
N/A
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
2.8 acres of recycled and crushed bridge rubble
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adscent to the proposed project site.
This is an established and previously permitted reef site. The surrounding waters are public trust waters and are used for
multiple recreational and commercial purposes (e.g., fishing, transportation). The closest land is part of Camp Lejeune,
approximately 0.3 miles away. The marked river channel is approximately 500ft from the nearest corner of the reef site.
h. How does local government zone the trail?
I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
N/A
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
❑Yes ONO ®NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ONO
It. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes ONO ®NA
0 yes, by whom?
I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does It involve a ❑Yes ONO ®NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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RECEIVED
Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 5)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? OYes ®No
(i) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes NNo
(iig If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes NNo
(Attach documentation, If available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
WA
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Describe existing storm water management ortmatmert systems.
N/A
5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, pubiiq or private use? ❑Commercial OPublic/Govemmerd
❑Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
A full description can be found in the attached narrative.
AR-39B is included in a proposed oyster restoration effort in the New River led by the city of Jacksonville, called the "Oyster
Highway (Figure 3). The projects objective is to create oyster brood stock populations up estuary from their present range
by transplanting—500,000 large juvenileismall adult oysters to each of a series of stepping -stone reefs in mid/upper Farnell
Bay that will facilitate oyster recruitment throughout the New River. The materials for live oyster seeding are produced by
Sandbar Oyster Company. The Division of Marine Fisheries holds the CAMA permit for the creation of AR-398. In this
instance, the Division will hold the peril for enhancements and ensure that materials meet the guidelines for reef
construction and remain within the permitted reef boundaries at AR-398.
C. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and wham it is to be stored.
A full description can be found in the attached narrative.
For the seeding of AR-398 mounds, we propose to use woven panels of Oyster CatcharTe, each approximately 2 1 (1m x
2m x 0.5cm thick). Importantly, these panels will be "pre -seeded' with larvae of the region's wild oyster populations (Figure
4) and not a hatchery bred/raised stock. SANDBAR accomplishes the pre -seeding of the panels by deploying them as
horizontally layered stacks (3-4 panels per stack) in the low intertidal zone of SANDBAR's shellfish leases in the Newport
River and New River.
We propose adding seeded Oyster Catchei panels to concrete rubble mounds by draping 2 panels each over the top of 25
mounds, for a total of 100 1 of panels. The seeded panels have a degree of flexibility that will allow them to "mold" to the
contour of the rubble mound peak and sufficient weight and roughness to remain in place on top of the mounds. A seeded
mat weighs 22-26lbs, depending on the number of oysters.
For each mound to be draped with a pair of mats, the mounds will be located by divers, who will deploy weighed buoys at
—1/4 perimeter distances around the base of the mound, thereby delineating the mounds shape and center. To deploy a mat,
a'% -inch line will be threaded through two adjacent corners on the short axis of each mat. The mat will be lowered over the
side of the boat and held near the surface as the boat is positioned over a mound as determined by the position of the
mound marker buoys. Once the mat contacts the mounds, the boat will be backed up as the mound is lower onto the
mound, leaving the lines in places, with a buoy on one end of each lowering line. Once the mat is on the mound, diver will
follow the lowering lines to the mat and complete the final positioning and return to the surface. The lowering lines will then
be pulled from the mat and returned to the boat for deployment of the next mat. The placement of the mats is shown in
Figure 8.
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 5) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
or Let all development activities you propose.
A full description can be found in the attached narrative.
We propose adding seeded Oyster Catcher*" panels to concrete rubble mounds by draping 2 panels each over the top of 25
mounds, for a total of 100 m2 of panels. Additionally, we propose to add up to 200 seeded patties to the reef site.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing projed, new work, or both? Both
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 0.028 ❑Sq.F1 or ®Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, pudic accessway or other area ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the stale.
NIA
I. Nil wastewater or slormwater be discharged into a wetland? ❑Vas ONO ®NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving wale(! ❑Yes ONO ®NA
J. Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
<Form continues on back>
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following Hems below, if applicable, must be submitted in older for the applkatkn
package to be complete. items (a) — (0 are railways applicable to any major development applkatkn. Please consuft the application
Instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required Gems below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, cleary indicate on maps. plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee, Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days In
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, perniaee, and issuing dates.
CAMA, 128-10, 10/28/2010 USACE Permit, SAW-32010-01433, 1111/1/2010
h. Signed consuaard or agent authorization forth, i( applicable.
-m7 I. Wetland delin liallion, if necessary.
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 5 of 5)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
J. A signed AEC hazard notes for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), 4 necessary. If the project Involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
to Enter on Land
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that 1 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 application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this app' on is tru ful to the best of my knowledge.
Date 1/10/18 Print Name Jason Peters
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
red project.
[]DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
Breakwater
(excluding
shoreline
NWi
stabilization
35'
(cumulative
Length
length of
impacted
mounds)
35'
(cumulative
Width
width of
impacted
mounds
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
-6 mlw
Depth
Final Project
NA
NA
-6 mlw
Depth
�1. EXCAVATION
0 This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in
to
Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards.
d.
High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
c. O Does the area to be excavated include coastal wesands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
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(if) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas
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2.DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
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a. Location of disposal area.
b.
Dimensions of disposal area.
d.
(I) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
c. () Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No DNA
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(if) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
(i) If yes, where?
e. (1) Does the disposal area Indude any coastal wetlands/marsh
f.
(I) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
(CV4), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
❑Yes ❑No DNA
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
(it) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ❑None
(it) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
8. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
(It development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a.
[]Bulkhead ❑Ripmp ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other:
c. Average distance watenvard of NHW or NWL.
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill _ Riprap
Breakwater/Sill Other
i. Source of fill material.
®This section not applicable
b. Length: _
Width:
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or i
f (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
[]Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
It. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑ This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes ❑No ❑NA b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlandstmarsh (CW),
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water 50 seeded
Oyster Catcher panels. 200 seeded oyster patties
(!if) Dimensions of fill area Materials will be placed on 25
existing mounds with a total area of 0,028 acres.
(iv) Purpose of fill
AR-398 is included in a proposed oyster restoration effort in
the New River led by the city of Jacksonville, called the
"Oyster Highway"(Figure 3). The project's objective is to
create oyster brood stock populations up estuary from their
present range by transplanting-500,000 large
juvenile/small adult oysters to each of a series of stepping-
stone reefs in mid/upper Famell Bay that will facilitate
oyster recruitment throughout the New River
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
The mats weigh 22-26 lbs once seeded with oysters. The mats
have a degree of flexibility to mold to the mound are of sufficient
weight and roughness to remain on the mounds. Additionally,
there has never been an instance where the mats moved off
site during seeding or in experimental deployments. Patties
were temporarily deployed on the reef site in 2015 as part of a
research study and have remained on site since that time.
Submerged square vegetation (JAv), sneu borfom (Stl), or
other wetlands (WI-)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV _ ❑SB
❑WL ®None
(it) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
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b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Materials will be transported by small vessel and deployed by
divers
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c. 0) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
®Yes []NO ❑NA
(it) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
Buoys already mark the comers of the reef site and are
maintained by NCDMF.
1/10118
Date
AR-398 Oyster Highway .
Project Name
d. (t) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Sect efory
STEPHEN W.MURPHEY
LNrerror
MEMORANDUM
TO: Division of Coastal Management, CAMA
THROUGH: Jason Peters (Artificial Reef Coordinator)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
FROM: Jordan Byrum (Artificial Reef Biologist)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
DATE: January 8", 2017
SUBJECT: Enhancement of AR-398, New River
NCDMF Artificial Reefs
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NC DMF) Artificial Reef Program has
been formally operating since the 1970's, and has a total of 67 permitted artificial reefs and
oyster sanctuaries within the state of North Carolina. Twenty-five (25) of these sites are in the
states estuaries, while 42 are in ocean waters. In 2016, the NC DMF released an artificial reef
guide which outlines each of the artificial reefs and oyster sanctuaries. This document provides
material information, latitude longitude information, and a figure of the material on the reef site.
A pdf version of the hardcopy reef guide can be found at:
http://aortal.ncdenr.ory/c/document_libraryget file?uuid=24160156-4b96-49e6-9126-
4fa488b49cbb& rrooWId=38337. The NC DMF Artificial Reef Program has also developed an
interactive reef guide, set up in an ArcGIS format is available here:
h=s:Hncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webgppviewer/index.html?id=3b27e8594cb6444c88b5525b
f763aa55. The interactive guide is complete with material shapefiles, latitude/longitude
information, side -scan sonar imagery, and much more. This is available for review by the public,
state, and federal agencies.
Boundaries for each reef site were defined in a boundary packet which detailed the
coordinates of each reef, material locations, reef boundaries, and acreages of reefs and materials.
This packet was accepted by Division of Coastal Management on April 10, 2017 and USACE on
October 10, 2017. Letters acknowledging the acceptance of this re are -shown in
attachments I and 2. REa EU
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State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries DCM WILMINGTON, NC
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. ao%764 r Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 pp
2527260021 •JAN 1,�, 1��J 11j

Project Background
AR-398 is located in the New River and is 31 acres in size. The reef was constructed with
rubble from the demolished Herbert G. "Buddy" Bridge in Jacksonville in 2010. This reef has 7.5
acres of developed bottom, consisting of mounds of crushed concrete (Figures 1 & 2). Published
vertical clearance at this site is 6 ft.
AR-398 is included in a proposed oyster restoration effort in the New River led by the city
of Jacksonville, called the "Oyster Highway" (Figure 3). The project's objective is to create oyster
brood stock populations up estuary from their present range by transplanting —500,000 large
juvenile/small adult oysters to each of a series of stepping -stone reefs in mid/upper Farrell Bay
that will facilitate oyster recruitment throughout the New River. The materials for live oyster
seeding are produced by Sandbar Oyster Company. The Division of Marine Fisheries holds the
CAMA permit for the creation of AR-398. In this instance, the Division will hold the permit for
enhancements and ensure that materials meet the guidelines for reef construction and remain
within the permitted reef boundaries at AR-398.
Proposed Enhancements
Enhancement plans include utilizing a new proprietary cultch/substrate — called Oyster
CatcherTM. Oyster CatcherTM is a biodegradable composite consisting of plant fiber cloths, like
jute erosion control cloth, infused with mineral -based binders, such as cement. Prior to hardening
of the binder, Oyster CatcherTM is sculpted into a wide range of modular shapes. The different
forms of Oyster CatcherTM are designed for oyster reef creation and enhancements across of wide
range of estuarine environments.
For the seeding of AR-398 mounds, we propose to use woven panels of Oyster CatcherTm,
each approximately 2 m2 (lm x 2m x 0.5cm thick). Importantly, these panels will be "pre -seeded"
with larvae of the region's wild oyster populations (Figure 4) and not a hatchery bred/raised stock.
SANDBAR accomplishes the pre -seeding of the panels by deploying them as horizontally layered
stacks (3-4 panels per stack) in the low intertidal zone of SANDBAR's shellfish leases in the
Newport River (granted and in production) and New River (lease application submitted). After
recruitment of spat to the panels, the panels remain in place for an additional 3-4 months in the
intertidal safe zone to allow the juvenile oysters to grow into a size range (-25-40 mm) that is less
susceptible to predation. In the past 3 years, SANDBAR has commonly achieved oyster densities
of 5000 per m2 of panel (Figure 5). To further enhance the survival of the transplanted juvenile
oysters, transfers from the intertidal lease areas to AR-398 will occur during the late fall -early
spring period when predation pressure on oysters is low and water column hypoxia is uncommon.
We propose adding seeded Oyster CatcherTM panels to concrete rubble mounds by draping
2 panels each over the top of 25 mounds, for a total of 100 m2 of panels. The seeded panels have a
degree of flexibility that will allow them to "mold" to the contour of the rubble mound peak and
sufficient weight and roughness to remain in place on top of the mounds. A seeded mat weighs 22-
261bs, depending on the number of oysters. To abate concerns over movement, another form of
Oyster Catchefm called a patty (Figure 6) will be attached to weight down each corner of the
panels if deemed necessary. The patties are porous disks (-35cm diameter x 5cm high) created
from a loose aggregation of jute fiber bundles. Like the panels, the patties pre -seeded with juvenile
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oy§ters by initially deployed them as stack 3-4 high in the low intertidal zone on SANDBAR leases.
The seeded patties weigh 10-12lbs, depending on the oyster densities.
Over time, as the panels and patties age and biodegrade, single oysters and small clusters
break free of the panels. These oysters will settle into the interstitial spaces between the concrete
rubble pieces on the top of the mounds, where they will be sequestered away from bottom water
hypoxia and afforded a degree of protection from predatory fishes and crabs. Currently, we plan
to permit the use of 50 seeded panels and up to 200 seeded patties on the AR-398 reef site.
As part of a study, seeded oyster patties were temporarily placed on the reef in December
2015. The seeded oyster patties have experienced mortality due to resource competition (average
597 oyster/m2 —> 21 oysters/m2) during their time at the reef site. During the same period, the
surviving oysters have grown from an average 20.46 mm to 62.7 mm in length.
Deployment Methodology
Collection of panels from the intertidal seeding areas will occur at mid -to -high tide when
a boat can be positioned next to the stacks of mats. Mats, will then be lifted onto a sheet of
plywood on the boat deck. Mat will typically be stacked 10-15 high per sheet of plywood and
the number of stacks determined by the boat size. The mats will be transported to a nearby boat
ramp and transferred to a truck bed or trailer, secured and then driven to a beach access point on
the west shore of the New River less than 0.5 km from AR-398 (with permission from Camp
Lejeune). From the beach, these will be placed back on the boat for transport to the AR-398
mounds receiving the oyster -coated mats.
For each mound to be draped with a pair of mats, the mounds will be located by divers,
who will deploy weighed buoys at —1/4 perimeter distances around the base of the mound,
thereby delineating the mounds shape and center. To deploy a mat, a''/2-inch line will be threaded
through two adjacent corners on the short axis of each mat. The mat will be lowered over the
side of the boat and held near the surface as the boat is positioned over a mound as determined
by the position of the mound marker buoys. Once the mat contacts the mounds, the boat will be
backed up as the mound is lower onto the mound, leaving the lines in places, with a buoy on one
end of each lowering line. Once the mat is on the mound, diver will follow the lowering lines to
the mat and complete the final positioning and return to the surface. The lowering lines will then
be pulled from the mat and returned to the boat for deployment of the next mat. The placement
of the mats is shown in Figure 8.
The timing of the deployments will depend upon the timing of mat seeding. Mats on
Newport River leases presently seeded with juvenile oysters could be deployed soon after the
Major Permit is approved, hopefully April/May 2018. If additional mats beyond what are
currently available seeded with oysters, new mats will be deployed in late April/early May to
either on Newport River leases, or, if approved, an intertidal lease in the lower New River.
Oysters seeded in the late springlearly summer 2018, would likely be ready for placement on the
mounds by early fall (September/October) 2018.
We anticipate deploying mats on 10 mounds a day (i.e. 20 mats per d). Our experience
working with the mats and with the skiff -type boats available for the project, suggests this is a
workable number daily. It is likely the seeded mats will be collected the day before they will be
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deployed to the AR-398 mounds, thus necessitating approximately 18-24 hours of exposure to
air. This amount of time out of water has never resulted in the death of our oysters, even during
the hot months of the year. This period of aerial exposure will in fact help reduce the transport
of potential oyster pests from the lower portions of the Newport/New River estuaries to AR-398.
Additionally, the mats will be rinsed with freshwater, further stressing/killing any attached oyster
pests. Once sprayed with freshwater, the stacked mats will be covered with a light-colored sheet.
Note that we are taking reasonable precautions within our control to reduce transfer of organisms
other than oysters between the seeding locations and AR-398. Under existing rules in North
Carolina, transfers of oysters from one location to another (within/among water bodies) are
permitted and encouraged under a polluted area relay program and relays from seed oyster
management areas (SOMAs). Further, there are no location restrictions regarding transfer of
cultured oysters between leases. Under these permitted relocations of oysters and associated
materials, there are no cleaning requirements to minimize transfers of associated organisms.
Reef Monitoring
During construction, NCDMF staff will serve as observer(s) to ensure proper permit and
building compliance. Deployed materials will be surveyed with calibrated onboard sonar to
verify compliance with vertical clearance requirements.
When time allows, NCDMF staff will survey the sites with bathymetric mapping
equipment, as an update to the Artificial Reef program's artificial reef guide and habitat records.
Staff will also perform SCUBA surveys on reef sites to observe material condition, as time
allows. The Artificial Reef program also employs an online survey for recreational users to
provide feedback on Artificial Reefs through its website. Further, artificial reefs are included in
MRIP survey questionnaires, which can offer valuable biological information.
In the fast two years post -construction, researchers from UNC-IMS will make quarterly
visits to all sites to: (1) evaluate oyster density, growth, and survivorship; (2) assess fish and
crustacean use of sites; (3) inspect sites for marine debris; and (4) inspect sites and surrounding
bottom for displaced Oyster Catcher material. In addition, staff from UNC-IMS also plan to
coordinate with CCA NC to devise a standardized approach for, public -participation, hook -and -
line recreational fish sampling of Oyster Highway sites.
During each quarterly site visit, personnel from UNC-IMS will snorkel by all 180 reef
structures at each site, removing any human debris such as bags, fishing gear, etc. If reef units
are noticed to be missing materials, staff will also conduct a 50-m search (regardless of site
boundaries) to locate and reposition displaced material. If continued monitoring funding cannot
be secured for 2+ years post restoration, UNC-IMS internal resources to continue checking sites
for debris and displaced material on an annual basis.
Protected Resource Avoidance
NCDMF staff will perform all avoidance measures as proposed to USACE (July 11,
2017; Attachment 3).
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State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
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No proposed changes
BoundaryInformation:
NW
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77' 22.600' W
NE
34' 39.672' N
77' 22.300' W
SE
34° 39.525' N
77' 22.300' W
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Site
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Permits:
LAMA 128-10
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1.000 Feet
Site Depth
110ft.
Min. Vertical Clearance
16 ft.
Clearance Verified
1yes
Existing Matenal
Reef Boundary
Figure 1. AR-398 map showing reef location and existing material
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State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street '. P.O. Box 769 : Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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Project
Figure 3. Graphical overview of the New River "Oyster Highway" project. Note — this requested
scoping meeting will focus on the addition of seed oysters to AR-398.
Figure 4. View of Oyster Catchefm panels deployed for pre -seeding on SANDBAR'S Newport
River shellfish lease (August 2017). r**.�
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Figure 5. Juvenile oysters on a piece of seeded Oyster CatcherTM
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Figure 6. Left — Oyster CatcherTM patty before seeding. Right — stack of seeded Oyster CatcherTM
patties.
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seeded material is not expected, this placement provides the highest likelihood that it stays on the
reef site if movement occurs.
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Figure 8. Detailed profile view of the proposed enhancements. Note that only two mounds are
shown for clarity.
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine fisheries
3441 Arendell Street PO. Box 769 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021
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JAN 31 2018
DC6"0- MHD CITY
\1ED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
JAN 1 ? NIB

Attachment 1. NC Division of Coastal Management Reef Boundary Acknowledgement
C.- .
Coastal Management
July 10, 2017
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Artificial Reef Program c/o Jason Peters
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
SUBJECT: NC DMF Artificial Reef Boundary Modifications
Dcar Mr. Peters,
ROY COOPER
G,....
MICHAEL S. REGAN
N..,
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
pro mr
"Ibis letter is in response to the NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program's
request to modify and document the expansion of numerous artificial reef and oyster sanctuary sites
throughout the estuarine and coastal waters of North Carolina. The reef site boundaries specified within
this letter arc existing m permitted and have been accurately documented. 'these boundaries will be kept
on file with each related LAMA permit, and on file in with the NC Division of Coastal Management in
the 2017 major permit archives under 2017 NC DMF AR BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. If at any
time your agency wishes to access these records, apply for a permit or permit modification, or modify a
boundary, this letter shall be referenced, along with the appropriate reef site information. This
endorsement does not convey an active Permit or authorization to conduct development within the newly
acknowledged rce(site boundaries. Any 0nurc development may require modification of an active
permit or the need to proceed through the NC Division of Coastal Management's C'AMA major
permitting process. Please contact a representative of Division prior to the cmmnencement of any
activity for this determination.
LMtor MuNortACI 4 rnWvun.nalpuMY Coas�.J MuryM 18eMtlCNy Olrkcke 00 Cam„r,. Army[ M' Mn.VK.Wtn, lAttl
]5[81181POfl
RECEIVED
JAN 31 2018
DCIAA- KIND CITY
MEC-1VED
DGIM WILMINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Dlvlsion of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 76q . Morehead City.q North Carolina 28557 JAN 1 r 018
252-72b-702i

AR-191
OS-10 Gibbs Shoal
AR-197
OS-11 Long Shoal
AR-291
OS-12 Raccoon Island
AR-292
OS-13 Pea Island
AR-296/OS-04 Clam Shoal
OS-14 Little Creek
AR-298/0S-06 Ocracoke
OS-15 Swan Island
AR-380
AR-160
AR-381
AR-275
AR-392
AR-315
AR-396
AR-320
AR-398
AR-342
OS-01 Croatian Sound
AR-360
09-02 Deep Bay
AR-364
OS-03 West Bay
AR-370
OS-05 Crab Hole
AR-378
OS-07 Middle Bay
AR-378b
OS-08 Neuse River
AR425
OS-09 West Bluff
AR430
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me by telephone at
[phone] extension 215, or by email at greag bodnarAncdenr.aov.
CC: Roy Brownlow
Frank Jennings
Jonathan Howell
Debbie Wilson
Sincerely,
r
Gregg Bodnar
Division of Coastal Management
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
State of Nor'h Caroau I EnNrorto WA Q� yi Co 1a Managemmrl
Morehead Chy Onke 1400Commnce Avenue I Morehead Oty NC 28552
2528082806
RECEIVED
JAN 31 2018
DCI`A- LIND CITY
r' J IVEC
r`
DC-N! WILMINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries JAN 1 ! 2018
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Bon 769 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

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Attachment 2. US Army Corps of Engineers Reef Boundary Acknowledgement
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILNING I ON DIS'N'C1, G010L MENGINEERS
IL:
'NASHINGIUN HEGLLATORY FILM CHHCE
iCww55 SLRFET
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WASHINGTON. NORTH CARDI INA 27889
October 25, 20t i
I
NC DIY Isfon of PAutine Fisheries ,QS©n ��k',terrJ
A•ti'icial Peet Program &Jason Peters QNdred Blr
r. 9"1 Aren'ell tit. 1�'
Mcroh:ad City, NC 28557 Date Reed
SUBJECT: NC IIMF Artl0Udl Reef Boundary Mouiflcations
Oear Mr. Peters:
This lefts.' Is in rFcpn9sP to the LC iivls•7n Of Marne H Shcrics Artificial Reef Frogrms request to moolfy alit
document the expansion of numerous artIRlal reef a1ld UVsleg sancwary sites Lh•uughout the estuarine anc coastal
Waters of INIVIAh Carol'Oa. TIIE raEf Site IIDUO=arle5 SpeCl'IP.0 WI}t In f1"IS IP}tP.r �.SP.P. dT:a[lIP't� d�P. P.IfI511ng 0(parnll(te(t
and have keen ar iHiRtFk7 d mirrented. l heV boundaries will oe kept oo foe at the U.S. Anna Corps of [ndineers
Washinpton Regulatory Fled Office. If al any :irue your agency wishes to a- Coss these recu •xIs, apply for a per•nit, or
•nodi'y c hcuncary, this letter Shall top, tofa,enced, alnngvJ:h the app'nplate reef %up Intri,nudtlnn. [his
acknow-leogervent of the reef sites d3es rot convey an mcdoe pet mil. or duthorleWoui:oconductdeveloprie-it'within
Lhc Icef rile twundcrics. Any future dcanlopntent within these reef sires will require arnhorGation from tip [IS Artily
Crras of Fng ne". Pleasecon:act Mr.JOst Pelletlef at the Washington lteguatort; Field Office prior lc Ins
Lur,micr LCrrWnL Uf arlg aLTlVity a: rlSlL:,ucIII?:Ir riiu„S.lcP. d'n'•i.l-'I nr by t9laphm-P at (^101251-46R5.
Sincerely,
josh ftleUct, Frojea'ddreer
Washingtnn Regulatory Field Office
1 ,'
RECEIVED
JAN 31 2018
DCM- MHD CITY
�EC - 1VED
DGM WILMINGTON, NG
JAN 1 i 2018
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 7b9 I Morehead City, North Caroltm 28557
252-726-7021

fin✓
North Carolina Department of Environmental quality
Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF}
Proposed Special Permit Conditions
t1SACE General Permits 194 and 291
1. Any deployment of reef materials during North Atlantic right whale calving season (November
15 through April 15 of any year( must comply with:
a. Maximum speed for all vessels Involved in placing the reef material is 10 knots.
b. Deployments must be conducted during daylight hours when lighting, weather, and sea
conditions allow for visual monitoring of the project area.
c. Deployment activities will not commence until NCDMF staff reports that no marine
mammals or sea turtles have been sighted for at least 60 minutes.
d. Deployment activities will cease Immediately if sea turtles or marine mammals are
sighted within the protected area and will not recommence until the NCDMF staff
reports that no mammals or sea turtles have been sighted for at least 60 minutes.
2. If a listed species is seen within IDO yards of the active daily construction operation or vessel
movement, all appropriate precautions shall be implemented to ensure its protection. These
precautions shall include cessation of operation of any moving equipment closer than 50 feet of
a listed species. Operation of any mechanical construction equipment shall cease immediately If
a listed species is seen within a 50-ft radius of the equipment. Activities may not resume until
the protected species has departed the project area of its own volition.
3. Reef structures shall be sited and installed according to the historically permitted site
clearances, listed in Table 1, relative to MLW.
4. Reef structures shall not be placed on natural hard -bottom habitat
5. Materials should be of sufficient sue and relative density to not move from the reef site post -
deployment and be dean and free from asphalt, creosote, petroleum, other hydrocarbons and
toxic residues, loose free floating material or other deleterious substances.
6. The use of explosives to deploy materials is not authorized.
7. Reef materials shall be selected to ensure that ESA -listed species do not become entrapped in
reef structures, or entangled in debris (e.g., abandoned fishing tackle, nets, and lines) that may
accumulate on artificial reefs:
a. Materials used for artificial reef building shall conform to the recommendations in the
Notional Artificial Reel Plan (as Amended): Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef
Materials, Second Edition (Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions 20D4).
Except that derelict automobiles shall not be used and derelict vessels and military
surplus shall have openings on all exposed sides adequate to prevent entrapment of
ESA -listed species. Openings will be sufficient of sufficient size and quantity to allow for
RECEIVED
JAN 31 2018
DCM- MHD CITY
State of Norm Carolina I Dlmlon of Marine FWerries RECEIVED
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-T26-7021 DCM WILMINGTON, NC
JAN 11 2018

several points of egress for sea turtle species that may enter the structure. Any open -
bottomed structure must have an opening in the top that is equal to the bottom
opening or 3-ft In diameter (whichever is lesser) to allow listed species to escape.
b. Military surplus and vessel structures such as ladders, rails, booms, antennas, etc. will
be removed to reduce the potential accumulation of abandoned fishing tackle and fines.
Clean steel, concrete bridge or large building demolition materials such as slabs or
pilings may be used provided that all steel reinforcement rods are cut at the base of the
concrete so no rebar or metal is protruding.
8. Underwater reef cleanup will be performed by NCDMF divers during annual reef site
monitoring events. Cleaning reefs In lour visibility/high current dive conditions may present
diver safety Issues with the potential of divers being entangled or snagged. Staff will make
every reasonable attempt to clean reef materials of debris during regulary, scheduled
assessments, without compromising the safety of the crew and divers. The applicant will send
confirmation of cleanup to NMFS's Southeast Regional Office ([e-mail]),
including dates of cleanup efforts and results of the dean -up.
9. In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus, the
applicant must implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Manatee Guidelines, and strictly
adhere to all requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at httpj/www.fws4ov/nc-
es/mammaVnianatee_guidehnes.pdf.
10. The applicant shag follow NMFS's Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sowfish Construction Conditions in
order to further reduce Interaction risk, and require all construction workers watch for sturgeon
and sea turtles. Operation of any mechanical construction equipment will cease immediately if
a protected species is seen within a 50-ft radius of the equipment. Activities will not resume
until the protected species has departed the project area of its own volition.
r, CEIVED
JAN 31 2018
DCPJA_ %PHD CITY
State of North Carolina i 010sion of marine FM. eries RECEIVED
7.141 Arendell street i ro 9o�t 769 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 2a557 DOM WILMINGTON, NO
252-r26-7021
JAB! I a ?.W

Table 1. Material clearances and site water depths previously approved under USACE General
Permit 291 or 194 are listed for NCOMF's existing offshore and estuarine artificial reef sites and
four proposed reef sites (" indicates those sites which are pending permit authorization).
3ke
Depth
Clearance
Reef Acres
Square Mies
Material Acres
Square Mies
AR-130
60
20
16227
025
017
0.o0011
AR-140
57
20
162.27
025
0.19
0.00030
AR-145
65
20
16227
0.25
0.64
0.00100
W160
66
30
16227
0.25
143
0.00223
AR-16S"
68
undefined
162.77
025
0
000000
AR-191
16
8
7.66
O.M
0
0.00000
AR-197
101
61
38.8
0.06
023
0.00036
AR-220
64
20
649A9
1.02
0.03
0.00005
AR-225
67
20
16217
0.25
0.04
0.00006
AR-230
72
20
16227
025
0.22
000034
AR-25D
83
15
262.27
0.25
018
0.00044
AR-255
84
15
16227
0.25
0.16
0.00025
AR-275
55
15
16227
0.25
0.8
o.00125
AR M
65
is
16227
0.25
0.81
0.00127
AR-291
13
1 61
8115
OA31
0.11
000017
AR-292
13
6
21.97
0.03
3.49
0.00545
AR-296/0S-04
11
5
139.62
0.22
21.44
0,03350
AR-296/OS-06
19
6
7694
0.12
10.36
001619
AR-300
90
30
16227
025
0.54
0,00084
AR-302
160
40
16227
025
103
0.00161
AR-305
204
30
26227
0.25
0.4
0.00063
AR-315
49
23
649.09
1-M
8.13
0.01270
AR-320
501
15
1 16227
0-251
6.61
0,01033
AR-330
60
15
649.09
1.01
5.62
0.00878
AR-340
58
15
16227
0.25
3.61
0A0564
AR-342
49
is
162.27
025
3.28
0.00513
AR-345
60
20
16227
025
2.95
0.00461
AR-355
60
20
162-27
0.25
0.91
0.00142
AR-360
44
29
162-27
0.25
1.71
0.00267
AR-362
54
20
16227
0-25
1.42
0.00222
AR-364
441
34
1 16227
1 0.251
1.67
0-00261
AR-366
66
20
16227
025
3.04
000475
AR-36B
66
20
162.27
0-251
0.35
1 0.00055
AR-370
52
20
649.09
1 1.01
1 3.24
0.00506
AR-372
48
15
16227
1 0.25
3.53
0.00552
RECEIVED
JAN 31 2018
DCM- MHD CITY
State of nhwth Carolina i 0lviskm of Marine Flsherles RECEIVED
3441.1rendell street PO. Box 769 1 Morehead City, North Cardin 28.SSi DCM WILMINGTON, NC
252 P67021
JAN 112018

AR-376 I
Sol
15
16217
0-251
1.61
0-00252
AR-378
40
20
162.27
0.25
3.31
0.00517
AR-378b
39
20
16227
025
0.19
0-00030
AR-3W*'
6
3 (proposed)
5.03
0.01
0
0.00000
AR-381"
4
1(proposed)
0.17
0.w
0
000000
AR-382
58
15
16227
0.25
0.3
0,00047
AR-386
78
15
16227
025
0A2
0.00128
AR-392
15
5
6457
0.10
8-33
0.01302
AR-396
10
6
64.56
0.10
11.97
001955
AR-398
10
6
30.78
0.05
18
0.00438
AR-400
66
24
162.27
0.25
0.13
0.00020
AR-420
30
20
16227
025
3.09
000493
AR-425
30
20
16227
0.25
2.21
0.00345
AR-430
34
20
162.27
025
3,43
0.00536
AR-440
42
30
16227
025
3,07
0.00480
AR-445
53
23
162.27
0.25
2.46
000384
AR-455
461
20
162.27
0.25
3.34
0.00522
AR-460
38
15
162.27
0.25
3.38
0.00528
AR-465
AR-491
84
1
39
16227
025
1.7
0.00266
0
5.27
0.01
0
0-00000
OS-01
10
6
7.73
0.01
3.1
0.00484
OS-02
8
6
17.2
0.03
4.15
0.00648
OS-03
9
6
&56
0.01
2.27
0.00355
OS05
14
6
30.52
0.05
13.26
0.02072
OS-07
9
4
4.59
0-01
0.27
OM042
OS-08
11
6
5.71
0.01
3,47
0.00542
OS-09
14
6
19.94
0 03
2.86
0.00447
OS-10
14
6
30.02
0.05
806
0.01259
OS-11
14
6
1001
0.02
L13
0.00177
OS-12
15
6
9.97
0.02
1.72
0.00269
OS-13
10
6
46.36
0.07
2.62
0-004M
OS-14
20
6
2071.
0.03
6.14
0,00959
OS-15
1 11
6
60.33
1 a09
I 15
1 0.023"
Currwletive
973234
1 15.21
1 m4A31
0.32
RE-CEI �un
JAN 31 2018
DCM- KIND CITY
ShOof l4ornlcembv. 11M"M c f 4brie FLb44ler
3441An11dd9Me44 (InDa8i9I AwthWC r%md Cwdbs2UW RECEIVED
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mr1e-rab DCM WILMINGTON, NC
.JAN

ROY COOPER
lillLTl/H)/'
7.xa
MICHAEL S. REGAN
BRAXTON DAVIS
Coastal Management ur cm
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
January 26, 2018
NCDEQ, Division of Marine Fisheries
Attn: Jason Peters
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 27557
Dear Mr. Peters:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for a CAMA Major
Development Permit. According to the information we have received, you are requesting State approval for
development activities at the AR-398 site located within the New River, in or near Sneads Ferry, Onslow County.
The application was received as complete on January 11, 2018, and appears to be adequate for processing at this time.
The projected deadline for making a decision is March 27, 2018. An additional 75-day review period is provided by
law when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial
deadline stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will
serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day.
If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from January 11, 2018, you may request a meeting
with the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of your project. Such
a meeting will be held within five working days from the receipt of your written request and shall include the property
owner, developer, and project designer/consultant.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed development.
Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property of your proposed
development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where it can be observed from
a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-
way fronting your property; or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your
property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application.
Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me in writing if you wish to receive a copy of my field report
and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Sincerely
on Dail
ield Representative
Enclosure RECEIVED
cc: Heather Coats, DCM; MHC files
Mickey Sugg, COE; Maria Dunn, NCWRC; Robb Mairs, NCDWR
JAN 31 2018
DC,'A- N" L,1 w.
State of North Caroline I EnYvonannind Quality I Coastal Managemmt
127 Cardinal Die Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
919 796 7215

RECEIVED
JAN 31 2018
DC°M- Af.HD CITY
\T(1'1'I(01$1:
CAMA PERMIT
APPLIED FOR
To enhance an artificial reef within
P139JECT:
y
acKsonviiie, in unsiow
COMMENTS ACCEPTED THROUGF-IFebruar�21, 2018
APPLICANT: FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
THE LOCAL PERMIT OFFICER BELOW:
NC Division of Marine Fisheries NC Div. of Coastal Management
PO Box 679
Morehead City, NC 28557C 127 Cardinal Dr Ext
WUmi_ngton, NC 28405
Contact: Jason Peters (252) aos_anss Jason Dail, Field Representative
910-796-7221

W—
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 26, 2018
[e-mail]
2 Pages
Star News
Legal Advertisement Section
Post Office Box 840
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Re: Major Public Notice for: NC DEQ-DMF / Onlsow Co.
ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Kyle, Heather, Adam: Please publish the attached Notice in the Wednesday, January 31, 2018 issue
The State Office of Budget & Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to
payment for newspaper advertising.
Please send the original affidavit and invoice for payment to Shaun Simpson at the NC Division of Coastal
Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-796-7226. Paying by credit card to
the attention of Tanya Wright, (Ref acct # 796-7215).
Please email a copy of the credit card receipt to me.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at
our Wilmington office.
cc:
Heather Coats - WiRO
MHC Files
Liz Hair - USACE
Sarah Young- DCM
Sincerely,
Shaun K. Simpson
Permitting Support & Customer Assistance
RECEIVE®
JAN 31 2018
DCM- MHC CATY
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
9104964215

",2
NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Department of Environmental Quality hereby gives public notice as required by
NCGS 113A-119(b) that the following application was submitted for a development permit in an
Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the CAMA: On January 11, 2018, the
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries proposes to enhance an artificial reef within New River,
across from Farnell Bay, between Sneads Ferry and the City of Jacksonville. In Onslow
County. A copy of the application can be examined or copied at the office of Jason Dail, N.C.
Dept. of Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,
Wilmington, NC 28405, [phone] during normal business hours.
Comments mailed to Braxton C. Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management, 400
Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557-3421, prior to February 21, 2018 will be
considered in making the permit decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up
to the time of permit decision. Project modification may occur based on review and comment by
the public and state and federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in these matters will be
provided upon written request.
RECEIVED
JAN 31 2018
DCM- M+HD CITY
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 29405
910-796-7215

NC Division of Coastal Management
Major Permit Application Computer Sheet
AEC: New River
Fee: $400 e-t;ansfer i
CDAITS MHC cc
Applicant: NCDEQ / Division of Marine Fisheries
Agent/Contractor:
Project Site County: Onslow
Staff: Jason Dell
istrict: Wilmington
Project Name: AR-396 Oyster Highway
Rover File: n/a
River Basin:
Initial date of application submittal: 1-11-18
Date application "received as complete" in the Field office:
SITE DESCRIPTION/PERMIT INFORMATION
ORW: ❑Yes o 1. PNA: ❑Yes o
Photos Taken: Yes ❑ N
Setback Required (riparian): ❑Yes
o
Critical Habitat: LJYes o ❑Not Sure
15 foot waiver obtained: ❑Yes o
Hazard ification Returned:
❑Yes Ao
SAV: ❑Yes o ❑Not Sure
Shell Bottom: Yes []No of
Temporary Impacts: ❑Yes c
Sure
Sandbags: ❑Yes o El Sure
Did the land use classifica'on come
Mitigatio Required (optional):
from county LUP: ❑Yes Rio
❑Yes VW40
Moratorium Conditions:
Environ ntal Assessment Done:
Lengtp cy.Shoreline:
❑Yes ❑No KIA
[]YesYNo ❑NA
FT.
Shellfish signation:
Project Description: (code)
Development Area: (code)
Open -or Closed
G
-< 0 Z
SECONDARY WATER CLASSIFICATION — OPTIONAL (choose MAX of 4)
Future Water Supply (FWS)
❑ Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW)
❑ Swamp Waters (SW)
❑ High Quality Waters (HQW)
Lj Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)
WETLANDSIMPACTED e
❑ (404) Corp. of Engineers (Jurisdicti
❑ (LS) Sea lavender (Limonium sp.)
❑ (SS) Glasswort (Salicomia sp.)
wetlands)
❑ (CJ) Saw grass (Cladium jamaicense)
U (SA) arsh cordgras artina
❑ (SY) Salt reed grass (Spartina
altemiflora)
cynosuroides)
❑ (DS) Salt or spike grass (Distichlis
Ll (SC) Bull or three Scirpus
El (TY) Cattail (Typha sp.)
spicata) r
sp.)
❑ (JR) Black needlerush (Juncos
(SP) SatUmeadow grass (Spartina
roemerianus)
patens)
APPLICATION FEE
No fee required - $0.00
❑ III(A) Private w/ D&F up to 1 acre; 3490
III(D) Pnv. public or comm w/ D&F to 1
can be applied - $250
acre; 3490 can't be applied - $400
❑ Minor Modification to a CAMA Major
❑ Major Modification to a CAMA Major
❑ IV Any development involving D&F of
permit - $100
permit - $250
more than 1 acre - $475
❑ Permit Transfer - $100
I I I(B) Public or commercial w/ D&F to 1
El Express Permit - $2000
ac e; 3490 can be applied - $400
❑ Major development extension request -
❑ II. Public or commerciallno dredge
RECEIVED
$100
and/or fill - $400
❑ I. Private no dredge and/or fill - $250
❑ III(C) Priv. public or comm w /D&F to 1
JAN 3 1 2018
acre; 3490 can be applied; DCM needs
DWQ agreement - $400
Minim Do, 11211 PITY

NCDEQ DMF
Date: 1-11-18
Describe below the ACTIVITIES that have been applied for. All values should match the dimension order, and units of
measurement found in your Activities code sheet
TYPE
REPLACE
Activity Name
Number Choose
Choose
Dimension 1
Dimension 2
Dimension 3
Dimension 4
One
One
New Wo
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ YA N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
Ely ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work[]Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
Describe below the HABITAT disturbances for the application. All values should match the name, and units of measurement found
in your Habitat code sheet
TOTAL Sq. Ft
FINAL Sq. Ft
TOTAL Feet
FINAL Feet
(Applied for. -
(Anticipated final
(Applied for.
(Anticipated final
DISTURB TYPE
Disturbance total
disturbance.
Disturbance
disturbance.
Habitat Name
Choose One
includes any
Excludes any
total includes
Excludes any
anticipated
restoration
any anticipated
restoration and/or
restoration or
and/or temp
restoration or
temp impact
temp impacts)
impact amount)
temp impacts)
amount
Dredge ❑ Fil Both ❑ Other ❑
Z
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
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Major Permit Fee Schedule
Project Name: "G601i -DiMF County: d Ns-w W
Check
PgA
DCM %
DWQ %
Development Type
Fee
(14300160143510009316256253)
(2430016024351000952341)
I. Private, non-commercial development
that does not involve the filling or
excavation of any wetlands or open water
areas:
$250
100% ($250)
0% ($0)
II. Public or commercial development that
does not involve the filling or excavation
of any wetlands or open water areas:
$400
100% ($400)
0% ($0)
III. For development that involves the
fling and/or excavation of up to 1 acre of
wetlands and/or open water areas,
determine 0 A,B, C, or D below applies:
III(A). Private, non-commercial
development, if General Water Quality
Certification No. 4144 (See attached) can
be applied:
$250
100% ($250)
0% ($0)
b�
III(B). Public or commercial develo
[ 6
If General Water Quality tion No.
144 (See attached) can be plied:
$400
100% ($400)
0% ($0)
III(C). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 4144 (see attached)
could be applied, but DCM staff
determined that additional review and
written DWQ concurrence is needed
because of concerns related to water
quality or aquatic life:
$400
60% ($240)
40% ($160)
III(D). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 4144 (see attached)
cannot be applied:
$400
60% ($240)
40% ($160)
1IV. Development that involves the filling
and/or excavation of more than one acre
f wetlands and/or open water areas:
$475
60% ($285)1
40% ($190)
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.jAN 3
ITY

Date
Date
Check From
Name of
Vendor
Check
Check
Permit Number
NOTES
Received
Deposit
(Name)
Permit Holder
Number
amount
ed
1/19/2018
NCDEQ/NCDMF
NCDEQ/NCDMF
transfer
1639IB6139
$400.00
major modification,
JD rct.
Reef AR-398
Reef AR-398
MP 128-10 OnsCo
5754D
New River
NO split
JAN 31
DCM- M"