67-18 City of Jacksonville

Permit Class
NEW
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
Vermit
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 City of Jacksonville, PO Box 128, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Permit Number
67-18
Authorizing development in Onslow County at within Farrell Bay & the New River, near CM
Lejeune & the City of Jacksonville , as requested in the pernittee's application dated 6/6118, narrative dated
"Received DCM-MBD City 1/19/18, Incl. att. workplan drawings (29), all dated "Received DCM MHD City 1/19/18".
This permit, issued on June 29, 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 be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Oyster Reef Authorized Development
1) Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes the creation of six (6) 0.5 acre oyster reef
sites, located in Farrell Bay, New River, all as depicted in the attached permit application, project
narrative, and workplan drawings.
2) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, reef construction within the site shall be
accomplished using prefabricated structures known as Oyster Castles and Oyster Catchers, all as
depicted in the attached workplan drawings Figures 4b-d, 5b-d, 6b-d, 7b-d, 8b-d, 9b-d,10, 12, 15.
All materials shall be free from loose dirt or pollutants except in trace quantities. i Lcj
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions) NOV 15 20
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This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or other Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and t5t
qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date. Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
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
V" f
Braxto C. Davis, Director
ivision of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS NOV 15 2019
3) No material shall be placed at any time in any waters outside of the alignment of the frMln4i;a
on the attached workplan drawings. Any expansion of the reef beyond the six (6) 0.5 acre oyster reel
sites described in the application, or the use of other materials, shall require additional authorization.
4) The permittee shall install and maintain at his expense any signal lights, signals, or signage prescribed by
the U.S. Coast Guard, through regulation or otherwise, on the authorized oyster reef site. At a minimum
shall be marked at each comer of the six (6) 0.5 acre oyster reef sites.
5) The permittee shall be required to repair, maintain and/or remove any components of the oyster reefs
that are displaced from the oyster reef site boundaries as depicted in attached workplan(s). 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.
6) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, each of the six (6) oyster reef sites shall be
located, at the time of construction, with a 50 meter buffer from all submerged aquatic vegetation. The
permittee is advised that any proposed expansion of the oyster reef sites may be affected by evidence of
submerged aquatic vegetation.
NOTE: Future development of the permitted Oyster Reef sites or additional sites 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.
USACE Conditions
7) If a federally listed species is seen within 100 yards of active daily construction operations or vessel
movement, all appropriate precautions shall be implemented to ensure its protection. These precautions
shall include the cessation of operation of any moving equipment within 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.
8) 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 National
Artificial Reef Plan (as Amended): Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials, Second Edition
(Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions 2004). 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 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 lines. 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.

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Permit No. 67-18
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
1VOV 1 5 2019
9) Materials shall be of sufficient size and relative density to not move from the reef site post -deployment
and be clean and free from asphalt, creosote, petroleum, other hydrocarbons and toxic residues, loo)wCIT
free-floating material or other deleterious substances.
10) Underwater reef cleanup will be performed by NCDMF divers during annual reef site monitoring
events. Cleaning reefs in low 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 regularly 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]36T), including dates of cleanup efforts and results of the clean-
up.
11) The applicant shall follow NMFS's Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish 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.
12) 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 36Thttp://www.fws.gov/nc-
es/mammal/manatee_guidelines.pdf36T.
General
13) 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.
14) Any mitigative measures or environmental commitments specifically made by the applicant for this
project shall be implemented, regardless of whether or not such commitments are addressed by
individual conditions of this permit.
15) 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.
16) The permittee shall notify the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, Marine Patrol Section, after the
completion of the six (6) Oyster Reef sites so closed shellfish harvest signs can be posted.
17) This permit shall not be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise disposed of to a third party without the
written approval of the Division of Coastal Management.
18) The permittee and/or his or her contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to
project initiation.

City of Jacksonville Permit No. 67-18
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
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: This permit does not convey any rights, either in real estate or material.
NOTE: It is recommended the permittee contact the NC DMF Fisheries Management Section to inquire
if a Research Sanctuary designation would be appropriate to protect the demonstration site from
shellfish harvest by the public.
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized the project by way of Programmatic General
Permit 198000291 (Action ID SAW-2017-02514) issued 6/28/18.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources authorized the proposed project by way of General Water
Quality Certification 4144 and assigned the project DWR Project No. 2018-0260 issued 3/29/18.
NOTE: An application processing fee of $475 was received by DCM for this project. This fee also
satisfied the Section 401 application processing fee requirements of the Division of Water
Resources.
RECEIVED
NOV 15 Z;19
DCM-MHD CITY

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 24, 2018
City of Jacksonville
Pat Donovan -Brandenburg
PO Box 128
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Dear Ms. Donovan -Brandenburg, -
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
This letter is in reference to your application for a Coastal Area Management Act Major Permit
to undertake development activities to construct six 0.5 acre oyster reefs within Farnell Bay of
the New River, in Onslow County.
Although processing of the application is nearing completion, additional time is needed for this
office to complete the review and make a decision on your request. Therefore, it is necessary that
the standard review time be extended. An additional 75 days is provided by G.S. 113A-122(c)
which would make July 9, 2018 the new deadline for reaching a decision on your request.
However, we expect to take action prior to that time and will do so as soon as possible. In the
interim, should you have any question on the status of your application, do not hesitate to contact
me by phone [phone] ext. 215) or e-mail ([e-mail]).
Sincerely,
Gregory W. Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Cc: DCM Morehead City
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
252 808 2808

s,
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 15, 2018
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
20180260
Karen Higgins
Division of Water Resources
Gregg Bodnar
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
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CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
City of Jacksonville
Project Location: Farnell Bay Area of New River
Proposed Project: The city of Jacksonville is proposing to establish an Oyster Highway by
constructing 6 oyster reefs in the New River. Each site would be .5 acre in size.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 7, 2018 If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact ..
Ryan Davenport , Permit officer at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth
comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
Nothing Compares_
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
252 808 2808
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: City of Jacksonville (New River Estuary Oyster Highway)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 6 locations on New River, Onslow County
Latitude: 34°40.11N Longitude: 77°21.33W
34039.3 IN 77021.18W
34038.27N 77°20.21 W
34036.43N 77021.46W
34038.15N 77022.22W
34039.11N 77022.52W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA, D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit —1/24/
18LQnpWasApplicantPresent —
No5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received —1/19/18
Application Complete- 2/9/18
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Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
A) Local Land Use Plan — Onslow County
Land Classification from LUP — Military
B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
C) Water Dependent: (yes)
D) Intended Use: Public
E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned — NA
F) Type of Structures: Existing — None
Planned — Oyster Reef
G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
A) Open Water N/A 3.11 ac N/A
D) Total Area Disturbed: 3.11 ac
E) Primary Nursery Area: No
F) Water Classification: SC -NSW
G) Shellfish Classification: Open/Closed
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The City of Jacksonville is proposing to establish an Oyster
Highway by constructing 6 oyster reefs in the New River. Each site would be .5 acre in
size.
Field Investigation Report:
City of Jacksonville
Page 02
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The City of Jacksonville project is located in the Farnell
Bay area of the New River. Farnell Bay is located South of Jacksonville and is surrounded
by Camp Lejeune on both shorelines. There are six areas within Farnell Bay that the
applicant is proposing man made oyster reefs.
The six proposed sites all have water depths that are approximately -2' to -4' NWL. There
is very little lunar tide in this area with most variations caused by wind tides. The
Shoreline on both sides of this area are a mix of base infrastructure and wooded ranges.
New River is 1 to 2 miles wide in this area. The substrate of Farnell bay is a mixture of
silt and sand.
The Division of Water Resources classifies this area of New River as SC -NSW waters.
This is not a Primary Nursery Area. This portion of New River is closed to harvesting
shellfish. There are no SAV's or significant shellfish populations in the areas to be
disturbed. The parcel is classified in the Onslow County LUP as Military.
10. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Jacksonville is proposing to create an oyster
highway by constructing six oyster reefs within the New River. Each reef site would be
98'X230'(22,540ft2) in area. On each reef area would be placed 720 oyster castle units and
900 oyster catcher patties. The configuration of these structures is depicted on a diagram in
the application packet. The structures would extend 16" off the substrate into the water
column. Each boundary area would be marked with 4"X4" wooden posts which would
extend 6' above NWL. The posts would have reflective bands on all surfaces. Singe would
be attached to posts identifying the oyster areas.
These six proposed reef sites are part of an overall "Oyster Highway" project as NC DMF
is simultaneously applying to add similar material to AR -398. The applicant has stated that
two years of monitoring will occur before possible expansion of the project with six
additional sites. The acting Commander of Camp Lejeune has provided a letter of support
for this project.
11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The proposed reef project would impact by usurpation
135,624ft2 (3.11 acres) of Public Trust bottom. Any turbidity resulting from placement of
material would be temporary as the material would be placed by hand. The project
should result in an overall increase in water quality and biodiversity. Hindrance to
navigation could occur if reefs are not marked properly. Components of the reef framing
could become dislodged or displaced by storms or wind -wave action. The reefs would also
serve indirectly as living shoreline habitat. The reef sites would be accessible by shore and
water to provide recreational fishing.
Name: Ryan Davenport Date: 2/9/18 Morehead City
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APrucAnwmr
Major Development Permit
last revised 12/27/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name Project Name (if applicable)
City Of Jacksonville New River Estuary Oyster Highway
Last Name
Applicant 1: First Name MI Last Name
Mailing Address
Pat
PO Box
Donovan -Potts
State
Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name
ext.
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
FAX No.
Mailing Address PO Box City State
P.O. Box 128 128 Jacksonville NC
ZIP Country Phone No. FAX No.
28540 0001 us 910 - 938 - 6446 ext. n/a -
Street Address (if different from above) City State ZIP
815 New Bridge Street Jacksonville NC 28540 -
Email
[e-mail]
2. AgentfContractor Information
Business Name
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name MI Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name MI Last Name
Mailing Address PO Box City State
ZIP Phone No. 1
ext.
Phone No. 2
ext.
FAX No. Contractor #
Street Address (if different from above) City State ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP -1 (Page 2 of 4) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple) Street Address State Rd. #
Onslow na na
Subdivision Name City State Zip
na Jacksonville NC 28540- 28547
Phone No. Lot No. (s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
na- - ext. na, I I ,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located? b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
New River Estuary New River Estuary (Farnell Bay)
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade? d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
Natural Manmade Unknown New River Estuary
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
Yes ®No work falls within.
National Register listed or eligible property?
na
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.) b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
na 6 tracts * 22,604 sqft (0.518 ac) = 135,624 sqft (3.11 ac)
c. Size of individual lot(s) d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
na, I I
NWL (normal water level)
if many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list) 1.25 m (NHW), -0.75 m (NWL) ®NHW or ®NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
None. We are only going to work on shallow sand/mud mix bottom
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
na
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site.
Both the eastern and western shorelines of Famell Bay belong to the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps
Air Station New River. Witihn the New River Estuary, small personal fishing boats and duck hunting boats will sometimes
pass along the shallow margin of Farnell Bay. Transiting boats use the marked channel in the deeper sections of the New
River Estuary. Commercial shellfishing (largely clamming) and shrimping occur seaward of our proposed sites (i.e., Stones
Bay and south).
h. How does local government zone the tract? I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
Coastal sound Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
Yes No ®NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? Yes ®No
k. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. Yes []No ®NA
If yes, by whom?
I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a Yes No ®NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Major Development Permit
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? Yes ONo
ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? Yes ®No
iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? Yes ®No
Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
na
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
na
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
na
5:.'Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? Commercial ®Public/Govemment
Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
The New River "Oyster Highway" will create oyster habitat stepping stones in the central portion of the New River Estuary
NRE) that will host oyster brood stock populations that will supply larvae to habitats within the central and upper portions of
the NRE. We will deploy subtable substrate for oysters using a combination of (1) established oyster substrates (oyster
castles), and (2) novel substrate technology developed in eastern North Carolina as the means to support oyster populations
on the created stepping stone habitats. Enhanced oyster populations would provide valuable ecosystem services across the
watershed and serve as destination sites for recreational fishers.
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
See attached detailed narrative, maps, plats, and photos.
d. List all development activities you propose.
Oyster reef substrate placement (see attached narrative for further explanation).
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New work
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 135,624 sqft ®Sq.Ft or
Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area []Yes ®No [INA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
Na
i. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? []Yes No ®NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? []Yes No ®NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? Yes 1
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6. Additionallnfonnadon
In addition to this completed application form, (MP -1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (t) are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items 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, clearly 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 na, although see support letter from Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune 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, permittee, and issuing dates.
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice 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), if 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.
7. Certirrcation and Permission 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 I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date _01/02/18. Print Name -Pat Donovan -Potts
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Information DCM MP -5 Bridges and Culverts RECEIVEDDCMMP -3 Upland Development
DCM MP -4 Structures Information JAN 19 20118
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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.
1. EXCAVATION ®This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards.
c. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/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
OWL []None
ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ®This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area. b. Dimensions of disposal area.
c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No NA
ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/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
OWL None
ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
Yes []No NA
ii) If yes, where?
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes []No [INA
ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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Access Other
Channel
NLW or
Canal Boat Basin Boat Ramp Rock Groin
Rock
Breakwater
excluding
shoreline
NWL) stabilization
Length
230 ft (six
sites)
Width
98 ft (six
sites)
Avg. Existing NA NA 3-5 ft
Depth
Final Project
NA NA 3-5 ft
Depth
1. EXCAVATION ®This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards.
c. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/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
OWL []None
ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ®This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area. b. Dimensions of disposal area.
c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No NA
ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/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
OWL None
ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
Yes []No NA
ii) If yes, where?
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes []No [INA
ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION . ®This section not applicable
if development is a wood groin, use MP -4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Length:
Bulkhead Riprap Breakwater/Sill Other: Width:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum distance waterward 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.
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
Yes []No [INA
ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES [I 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 wetlands/marsh (CW),
If yes,
ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water 540 oyster
castle reefs across six sites (4320 individual ovster castle
blocks): 540 oyster catcher reefs across site sites (5400
individual oyster catcher Patties)
iii) Dimensions of fill area Six 22.604 saft tracts
iv) Purpose of fill
To provide hard substrate for oysters and habitat for
fishes/crustaceans
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
Oyster castle material is comprised of interlocking blocks that have
demonstrated an ability to stay on site (together) even in high
energy intertidal settings (i.e., as living shoreline material
designed to reduce wave energy and shoreline erosion). Oyster
catcher material also forms interlocking units (particualdy as
oysters settle and grow on this substrate), and will be further
secured in place using rebar posts driven into the sediments
through the "donut hole" of the patties. Sites will be monitored
long-term to ensure material remains on site.
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
Yes No NA
ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
The boundaries (corners) of each 22,604 sgft tract will be
marked with 4" posts extending V above MHW. Each marker
post will include reflective bands (360*) and signage indicating
the site as a restoration project (and shellfish research reserve).
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
OWL ®None
ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
To provide hard substrate for oysters and habitat for
fishes/crustaceans
b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Material will be deployed by hand from small boats.
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d. (i) 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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New River Estuary Oyster Highway:
Oyster Reef and Fish Habitat Enhancement
Pat Donovan -Potts
City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, NC
Niels Lindquist and David "Clammerhead" Cessna
Sandbar Oyster Company
Morehead City, NC
Joel Fodrie
UNC CH Institute of Marine Science
Morehead City, NC
Susan Cohen
NAVAL FACILITIES EXWC
Camp Lejeune, NC
Project Summary
The New River Estuary (NRE) "Oyster Highway" project will create oyster habitat stepping stones
in the central portion of the Estuary that will support oyster populations and ultimately supply
oyster larvae to suitable substrates throughout the lower, central, and upper portions of the NRE.
We will create suitable habitat for oysters using a combination of (1) an established oyster substrate
Oyster Castles® produced by Allied Concrete), and (2) a novel biodegradable substrate (a
modular cement -hardened plant -fiber scaffold called Oyster CatcherTM "patties") to support oyster
populations on the created stepping stone reef sites. Enhanced oyster populations will provide
multiple valuable ecosystem services across the watershed, particularly related to improved water
quality and provision essential fish habitat.
Introduction
The New River Estuary (NRE), located within Onslow County, North Carolina, is a broad shallow,
periodically stratified estuary, covering an area of approximately 34 square miles (Ensign et al.
2004) (Fig. 1). The NRE is in the White Oak River Basin and the entire Estuary is classified as
nutrient sensitive waters by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources. Nutrient input
sources include private wastewater treatment plant discharge, septic systems, stormwater runoff
related to urban development, and agricultural runoff from crop or animal production that drains
to the upper portions of the NRE (DENR 2007). These nutrient inputs into the NRE have caused
algal blooms, increased turbidity, and contribute to bottom -water hypoxia/anoxia during summer
months (Mallin and McIver 2010).
Efforts by several entities have and are taking place to improve water quality and fisheries
productivity in the NRE. The City of Jacksonville built a wastewater treatment plant with land
application in 1998, removing all wastewater discharges from entering Wilson Bay in the upper
Estuary. Likewise, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, which surrounds the majority of the NRE,
built a new advanced wastewater treatment plant in 2001, further reducing inputs to the river. It is
believed that these inputs contributed over time to the burial of hard substrate, and that conditions
are now returning to a state conducing for oyster reef persistence throughout the NRE.
The City of Jacksonville continues to implement various efforts to improve water quality
throughout the NRE, including creating reef foundations and adding (transplanting) millions of
oysters, mussels, and clams to Wilson Bay over the last 15 years (via the deployment of suitable
substrate, i.e., cultch oyster shell, and transplanting of juvenile bivalves). This is not the only effort
to recover oyster populations in the upper NRE. During 2011-2012, the North Carolina Division
of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) installed an artificial reef, AR -398, utilizing recycled concrete from
the Highway 17 bridge demolition Fi . 1 . Recruitment of oysters to the Wilson Bay reef and AR -
398 have been characterized as low, apparently due to a lack of oyster larvae in the surrounding
waters. Indeed, the closest known oyster populations to AR -398 are >6 km down Estuary at the
northern end of Stones Bay. With net downstream flow characterizing the NRE, it is likely that
oyster larvae from the spawning of extant oyster populations in the lower NRE do not reach AR -
398 or Wilson Bay.
Thus, the "Oyster Highway" concept (Fig. 2 is being proposed to create stepping stone habitats
for oyster populations in the region between AR-398/Wilson Bay and Stones Bay. The
overarching goal of this project is to create oyster -appropriate habitats with small spatial gaps
between them and increase connectivity of oyster populations in the lower NRE with those in the
middle and upper NRE. Habitat restoration (including artificial reefs) and augmentation have
become major tools in efforts to conserve coastal fishery resources (Christensen and Maclean
2011), as well as improve water quality. The constructed series of artificial reefs/oyster habitats
will enhance existing efforts to improve water quality in the NRE and provide guidance on similar
future efforts.
This work aligns with the missions of the City of Jacksonville, the Coastal Conservation
Association (CCA), as well as the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation (NCWHF). The
City of Jacksonville's Council goals are to reduce organics; improve Water Quality, promote
habitat restoration in the New River, and ensure the responsible stewardship of Jacksonville's
environment and natural resources by protecting the New River and its tributaries. NCWHF is a
501(c3) organization with the mission to assist in the acquisition, management, and protection of
wildlife habitat within the state of North Carolina and promote conservation education for the
benefit of future generations. The CCA North Carolina is a community of recreational anglers and
other like-minded conservationists, working to promote sound management of public trust marine
and estuarine resources for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations.
For the Oyster Highway project, the team will create structured habitat appropriate for oyster
settlement and growth, as well as utilization by juvenile and adult fishes (Peterson et al. 2003).
Specifically, we plan to create multiple small, low -relief reefs at each site from: (1) Oyster
Castles® (Allied Concrete); and (2) Sandbar Oyster Company's Oyster CatcherTM Patties as the
hard settlement substrate to support oyster populations on the created stepping stone reef sites.
We expect the created reefs to enhance oyster habitat connectivity among the lower, middle, and
upper portions of NRE, thereby improving recruitment success of oyster throughout the system.
Over time, increasing oyster abundance in the mid-portion of the NRE should promote middle and
upper estuary spawning and a pool of oyster larvae retained within the middle estuary that will
underpin sustainable oyster populations in the region around AR -398. Enhanced oyster
populations would provide valuable ecosystem services across the watershed. Monitoring of oyster
recruitment and growth and fish utilization on the created stepping stone reefs over time will
provide the success metrics for the blueprint guiding the de novo development of new oyster -based
estuarine bottom in the NRE and similar river systems.
Technical Objectives
1) Provide critically needed hard substrate presently missing from large sections of the middle
NRE that would offer habitat for oysters, as well as reef -associated invertebrates and fishes;
2) Improve water quality via the establishment of sustainable oyster populations;
3) Increase fish production in the NRE by creating living habitat for juvenile and adult fishes;
4) Increase public stewardship for a healthy NRE by providing easily accessible areas for locals
to see and interact with restored habitat; and
5) Enhance ongoing efforts by the City of Jacksonville, UNC Chapel Hill, NCDMF, and USMC,
CCA and NCWHF to improve water quality and enhance stocks of recreationally and
commercially important fishes in the NRE.
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Site Selection: All six proposed stepping stone reef sites are in the mesohaline-to-polyhaline (5-
30 ppt) waters of Farnell Bay Fi. 3 within the NRE, and are suitable for the growth and survival
of oysters. Each of our sites are located along the shallow margins of Farnell Bay (1.25-1.5 in
depth at normalmean low water [_NMLW]). We have avoided the deeper portions of Farnell Bay
to avoid: (1) marked boating channels; and (2) areas prone to extended periods of bottom-water
hypoxia/anoxia that can kill oysters. Furthermore, all of our sites are located over un-vegetated,
unstructured mud/sand bottom (confirmed by NCDMF bottom mapping survey data and our
repeated site visits) that is sufficiently firm to limit the sinking of reef structures in the sites'
sediments.
Site Description: Each of the six sites will be defined by a footprint of 70 in * 30 in (230 ft. * 98
ft.). All six sites will be characterized by the same arrangement of oyster substrates.
Site 1—Figures 4a-d
Site 2 — Figures 5a-d
Site 3 — Figures 6a-d
Site 4 — Figures 7a-d
Site 5 — Figures 8a-d
Site 6 — Figures 9a-d-:
On one half of each site, we will deploy 90 Oyster Castle® reefs. Each Oyster Castle® reef will
be comprised by 8 manufactured concrete blocks (12" * 12" * 8" [L * W * H]) (Figs. 10-12). These
blocks are produced by Allied Concrete in Charlottesville, VA
http://www.alliedconcrete.com/materials/oyster-castleso. Each of these blocks are stackable and
interlocking, and are designed to create complex, stable habitat that is suitable for oyster
settlement, growth, and survival. To date, Oyster Castles® have been successfully used in
estuarine habitat restoration (including living shoreline applications) in Alabama, Delaware, New
Jersey, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia. Each Oyster Castle® reef will include a base
layer of six blocks in a 3 *2 design, capped by a second layer of two more blocks centered over the
base layer Fi .12 . Each reef will have overall dimensions of 36" * 24" * 16" i . 12). The 90
Oyster Castle® reef units in each site will have a combined footprint of 540 ft2 (50 m2).
On the other half of each site, we will deploy 90 Oyster CatcherTM reefsfFigs. 13-15). Each Oyster
CatcherTM reef will be comprised by 10 manufactured patties -jute plant fiber infused with cement
12" * 4" [D * H] disks). These patties are produced by Sandbar Oyster Company in Morehead
City, NC (http://www.sandbaroystercompany.com). As with Oyster Castle® blocks, the patties are
stackable and interlocking, and are designed to create complex, stable habitat that is suitable for
oyster settlement, growth, and survival. To date, Oyster CatcherTM-based materials have been
successfully used in research-scale estuarine habitat restoration (including living shoreline
applications) at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences (Bogue Sound, Carteret County), at mid-
and upper-estuary sites in the Newport River (Carteret County) and at a mid-estuary site in the
North River (Carteret County). Further, since 2015, Sandbar Oyster Company has used multiple
different forms of Oyster CatcherTM (e.g., patties, linear rods, panels, small tuffs) to created robust
oyster reefs on the company's shellfish lease in the Newport River (341 44.557N; 761 40.314W).
This lease is on an exposed sandbar often buffeted by large wind waves and strong currents. No
Oyster CatcherTM materials have washed beyond the boundaries of this lease, even after Hurricane
Matthew passed directly over this site in October 2016. Each Oyster CatcherTM reef will include a
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base layer of four patties in a 2*2 design, capped by a second layer of four more patties also in a
2*2 design directly on top of the base layer. These eight patties will be capped by two more patties
third and fourth layer) centered over the bottom two layers. Five vertical jute/cement poles, per
reef, will be driven through the center of the "donut holes" of the patties to ensure the stability of
reefs on site. Each reef will have overall dimensions of 24" * 24" * 16". The 90 Oyster CatcherTM
reef units within each site will have a combined footprint of 360 ft2 (33 m2).
The vertical relief of the Oyster Castle® (16") and Oyster Catcher TM (16") reefs will be kept low
since bottom water hypoxia/anoxia on the proposed sites is not anticipated to be a problem, and
this will accommodate boats that may wish to access the sites. At NMLW, the tops of Oyster
Castle® and Oyster CatcherTM reefs will be 33-43 inches below the water surface (site dependent).
In each site, both the Oyster Castle® and Oyster CatcherTM reefs will be arranged as 6 rows of 15
reefs (90 of each type, 180 total) (e.g. Fig. 01. Within each row, individual reefs will separated
by 2 m, while rows will be separated by 4 m (except between the 3`d and 4th row, which will be
separated by 8 m to facilitate the movement of boats/people within the site). An 8-m gap will also
divide the rows of Oyster Castle® reefs from the Oyster CatcherTM reefs. The border of each site
will include a 3-m buffer around all reefs (180 total individual reefs in each site).
Collectively, the six sites will comprise an area of 135,624 ft2 (12,600 m), including the
spacing/buffering between individual reefs. The footprint of the Oyster Castle® reefs will be 3,240
ft2 (301 m2), and the footprint of the Oyster CatcherTM reefs will be 2,160 ft2 (201 m2).
The substrates we are using should not entrap protected species as no large (> 2 in) gaps exist in
these substrates. Furthermore, these substrates are not comprised of petroleum products (e.g.,
creosote or asphalt materials).
Construction: Oyster Castle® and Oyster CatcherTM reefs will be deployed from small skiffs,
loaded at the nearest boat ramp or water access point (with permission from Marine Corps Base
Camp Lejeune, coordinated by Susan Cohen). Placing the material by hand will ensure that no
fishes, reptiles, or mammals are trapped underneath the deployed substrates. Furthermore, we will
assign 1 person to serve as lookout during construction to alert project members if a turtle or
manatee is observed in the vicinity, at which point deployment of substrate materials would be
suspended until at least 30 minutes after the last sighting of the turtle or manatee. However,
sighting of either manatees or turtles are exceedingly rare (i.e., essentially non-existent) in this
section of the NRE. For instance, Cummings et al. (2014) reported no sightings or strandings of
manatees in -or -upstream of Stones Bay during a period of 1991-2012 (and only 3 total sightings
throughout the NRE — all in the lower section). Similarly, Epperly et al. (1995) reported an average
of only 1 public reporting/sighting of sea turtles per year in the NRE. Out of an abundance of
caution, we will also follow protocols adopted by NCDMF in the construction of AR -398 to ensure
protected species are not negatively impacted.
Site Demarcation: Each site will be marked by 4" posts that delineate corner boundaries (4 posts
per site). Each post will extend 6' above MLW, and will include reflective bands that can be seen
360° around. Each post will also include signage indicating: (1) project name; (2) funding sources;
3) prohibition of oyster (shellfish) harvest [sites will be designated as shellfish research reserves
via coordination with NCDMF]; (4) project team contact information.
Monitoring Plan: In the two years post-construction (and potentially longer pending funding), we
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 Castle® and Oyster CatcherTM material. Oyster sampling
will follow our established quadrant-based approaches (e.g., Fodrie et al. 2014, Ziegler et al. 2017)
for replicate measures of oyster populations. These approaches are only modestly invasive,
requiring snorkelers to remove clumps of oysters in 0.10 m2 samples. To sample fishes and
crustaceans, we will use novel Dual Frequency Identification Sonar (DIDSON) imaging
technology aLq://www.soundmetrics.com/), which we already have experience with from other
oyster reef research. This technology is effective in turbid or low-light environments and is
commonly used to estimate fish abundance, length and biomass, as well as to characterize habitat
features. Fish as small as 40 mm can readily be distinguished (Able et al. 2014). DIDSON
sampling is non-destructive and does not require the placement of nets/traps that could threaten
protected species.
During each quarterly site visit, we will snorkel by all 180 reef structures at each site, removing
any human debris such as bags, fishing gear, etc. If we notice that reef units are missing Oyster
Castle® blocks or Oyster CatcherTM patties, we will conduct a 50-m search (regardless of site
boundaries) to locate and reposition any displaced material. If continued monitoring funding
cannot be secured for 2+ years post restoration, we will use internal resources to continue checking
sites for debris and displaced material for 5 years post construction.
Timeline: Fundraising efforts have been underway since early 2017, primarily via NCWHF and
CCA NC, and funds are now in hand to complete the proposed restoration project. During the first
six months of 2018 (January-June), we will acquire all Oyster Castle® and Oyster CatcherTM
units/patties needed for this project. During June-July, 2018, we will construct the Oyster Castle®
and Oyster CatcherTM reefs. Monitoring (oyster and fish counts) will continue quarterly for two
years, and subsequently, sites will be inspected annually for debris removal for an additional 3
years to ensure that reef material remains on site. We will remove any debris we find, and return
any reef material we located that has moved out of the site boundary (none anticipated based on
past material performance).
Success Metrics: We consider the following outcomes as indicators of success:
1) The establishment of six Oyster Highway sites (540 Oyster Castle(V and 540 Oyster
CatcherTM reefs) will immediately provide new structurally complex fish and crustacean
habitat in the NRE.
2) Oyster densities >3 m2 on reef sites (per Powers et al. 2009).
3) The opportunity to conduct rigorous scientific assessments of how alternative substrates
support oyster populations will inform future restoration efforts in the NRE and beyond.
4) The persistence/stability of oyster communities underpinned by Oyster Castle® and Oyster
Catcher material on site, and the absence of material moving beyond our proposed site
boundaries.
Literature Cited
Able KW, Grothues TM, Kemp IM (2013) Fine -scale distribution of pelagic fishes relative to a
large urban pier. Marine Ecology Progress Series 476: 185-198.
Christensen, V. and J. Maclean (eds.), 2011. Ecosystem approach to fisheries: a global perspective.
Cambridge, New York: Cambridge University Press, 325 p.
Cummings, EW, DA Pabst, JE Blum, SG Barco, SJ Davis, VG Thayer, N Adimey, and WA
McLellan (2014) Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Habitat Use and Mortality of the Florida
Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) in the Mid -Atlantic States of North Carolina and
Virginia from 1991 to 2012. Aquatic Mammals 40:126-138.
DENR (NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources). 2007. White Oak River Basin -
wide Water Quality Management Plan. North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Water Quality
Section, Raleigh, NC.
Ensign, S.H., J.N. Halls, and M.A. Mallin. 2004. Application of digital bathymetry data in an
analysis of flushing times of two large estuaries. Computers and Geosciences 30(5): 501-511.
Sheryan P. Epperly, SP, J Braun, and A Veishlow (1995) Sea Turtles in North Carolina Waters.
Conservation Biology, 9:384-394.
Fodrie, FJ, AB Rodriguez, CJ Baillie, MC Brodeur, SE Coleman, RK Gittman, DA Keller, MD
Kenworthy, AK Poray, JT Ridge, EJ Theuerkauf, and NL Lindquist (2014) Classic paradigms in a
novel environment: inserting food -web and productivity lessons from rocky shores and
saltmarshes in to biogenic reef restoration. Journal of Applied Ecology 51: 1314-1325.
Mallin, M.A. and M.R. McIver. 2010. New River Estuary Water Quality 2008-2009. A report to
the Environmental Management Division of the U.S. Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina.
Newell, R., T. Fisher, R. Holyoke and J. Cornwell. 2005. Pages 93-120. In: The Comparitive Roles.
ofSuspension Feeders in Ecosystems. R. Dame and S. Olenin, eds. Vol. 47, NATO Science Series:
IV — Earth and Environmental Sciences. Springer, Netherlands
Peterson, C.H., Grabowski, J.H. and Powers, S.P., 2003. Estimated enhancement of fish
production resulting from restoring oyster reef habitat: quantitative valuation. Marine Ecology
Progress Series, 264, pp.249-264.
Powers, S.P., Peterson, C.H., Grabowski, J.H. and Lenihan, H.S., 2009. Success of constructed
oyster reefs in no -harvest sanctuaries: implications for restoration. Marine Ecology Progress
Series, 389, pp.159-170.
Smyth, A.R., M.F. Pichler, and J.H. Grabowski. 2015. Habitat context influences nitrogen removal
by restored oyster reefs. Journal of Applied Ecology 52 (3): 716-725.
Ziegler, SL, FJ Fodrie, CJ Baillie, and JH Grabowski (2017) Effects of landscape setting on oyster
reef structure and function persist more than a decade post restoration. Restoration Ecology
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D = —5 ft - water depth (relative to NLW)
E _ —3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NLW
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D = —5 ft - water depth (relative to NLW)
E _ —3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NLW
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D = —5 ft - water depth (relative to NLW)
E = —3.7 ft (44 inches) clearance above reef materials at NLW
F = —3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NHW Figure 6d
Latitude: N 34°36'43" Bottom Type: Unvegetated mud/sand
Longitude: W77021'46" Potential User Conflicts: None anticipated
Depth at MHW: 1.25 m
Distance from Shore: 110 m Site Boundary (70 m * 30 m) Figure 7a
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B = Normal Low Water (NLW)
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F = —4.0 ft (48 inches) clearance above reef materials at NHW Figure 7c
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B = Normal Low Water (NLW)
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D = —5 ft - water depth (relative to NLW)
E = —3.7 ft (44 inches) clearance above reef materials at NLW
F = —3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NHW Figure 7d
Latitude: N 34°38115" Bottom Type: Unvegetated mud/sand
Longitude: W77°22'22" Potential User Conflicts: None
Depth at MHW: 1.25 m
Distance from Shore: 100 m
anticipated, water access 200 m NE
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Profile view for the Oyster Castle° reef section of Site 5.
F
D
A
B
E
C
Scale: 1 in = 2 ft (horizontal and vertical) 1 in
Legend:
E= sandy bottom
A = Normal High Water (NHW)
B = Normal Low Water (NLW)
C = 14 inches - height of reef materials above the bottom
D = —5 ft - water depth (relative to NLW)
E _ —3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NLW
F = —4.0 ft (48 inches) clearance above reef materials at NHW Figure 8c
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B = Normal Low Water (NLW)
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D = -5 ft - water depth (relative to NLW)
E = —3.7 ft (44 inches) clearance above reef materials at NLW
F = —3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NHW Figure 8d
Latitude: N 34°39111" Bottom Type: Unvegetated mud/sand
Longitude: W77°22'52" Potential User Conflicts: none anticipated
Depth at MHW: 1.25 m
Distance from Shore: 100 m Site Boundary (70 m * 30 m) Figure 9a
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waters.
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E _ —3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NLW
F = —4.0 ft (48 inches) clearance above reef materials at NHW Figure 9c
Profile view for the Oyster Catcher"' reef section of Site 6.
Scale: 1 in = 2 ft (horizontal and vertical) 1 in
Legend:
IM sandy bottom
A = Normal High Water (NHW)
B = Normal Low Water (NLW)
C = 14 inches - height of reef materials above the bottom
D = —5 ft - water depth (relative to NLW)
E = —3.7 ft (44 inches) clearance above reef materials at NLW
F = —3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NHW Figure 9d
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F = —3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NHW Figure 9d
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Allied Concrete
Charlottesville, VA
www.alliedconcrete.com
photos from: www.alliedconcrete.com
Manufactured concrete units (12" * 12" * 8" [L * W *H])
Stackable and interlocking, designed to create complex,
stable habitat
Suitable for oyster settlement
In use in restoration projects in AL, DE, NJ, NY, SC, and VA
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in width
24
in
W)
16
in
H)
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Sandbar Oyster Company
Morehead City, NC
http://www.sandbaroystercompany.com
Photo of individual patty
from Niels Lindquist
Biodegradable jute plant fiber and cement plaster units
12"*12"*411[L*W*H])
Stackable and interlocking, designed to create complex,
stable habitat
Suitable for oyster settlement
In use in restoration projects in NC
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Figure 14
Oyster Catcher"' - photos from Niels Lindquist
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16
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MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS EAST -MARINE CORPS BASE
PSC BOX 20005
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The Honorable Mayor Sammy Phillips
Mayor of Jacksonville
Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce
1099 Gum Branch Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Dear Mayor Phillips:
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DEC.11 7017
Thank you for your letter regarding the City of
Jacksonville's Oyster Highway/New River dated 4 December 2017.
Camp Lejeune applauds the City's continuing efforts to spearhead
the Oyster Highway initiative. Our research confirms this
initiative has potential to greatly increase filtration of the
New River waters.
Unfortunately, Federal law prohibits us from using
appropriated funds for -other than their appropriated purpose,
and non -appropriated funded activities ('such as Marine Corps
Community Services) must only spend their funds in support of
their activities; both conditions are absent in this project.
As always, we appreciate Jacksonville's cooperative approach
to all issues involving or potentially effecting our Marines,
Sailors, their families, and our civilian workforce.
Sincerely
SCALISE
Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
Acting Commander
JAN 19 2018
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Camp
Lejeune
Camp
Lejeune
Jacksonville
New River
Estuary Oyster
Highway
Location Map
AR-398 –no
oysters,
but appropriate
salinity
Upper limit of
DMF cultch
plantings
Lack of oysters on
AR-398 appears
to be due to a
lack of oyster
larval delivery
not
an inability of
oysters to survive
there.
historic
oyster
distribution
Camp
Lejeune
Stones
Bay
Farnell
Bay
Proposed New River Estuary Oyster Highway Sites Location Map
Farnell Bay
10 km
Camp
Lejeune
Camp
Lejeune
Jacksonville
Stones
Bay
Existing Wilson
Bay Reef
Existing AR-398
Proposed Oyster
Highway Reefs
Farnell
Bay
Google Earth Views of the Proposed 6
Oyster Highway Reef Development
Sites in Farnell
Bay
1
2
345
6 Camp
Lejeune 1
2
3
4
5
6
6
Oyster
Highway
Google Earth
View of Site 1
Latitude: N 34˚40’11”
Longitude: W77˚21’33”
Depth at MLW: 1.5 m
Distance from Shore: 35 m
New
River
Marked
Channel:
>500m
Bottom Type: Unvegetated mud/sand
Potential User Conflicts: None anticipated
Site Boundary (70 m * 30 m)
Lejeune
Camp
Water
Access
Oyster
Highway
Google Earth
View of Site 2
New
River
Marked
Channel:
>500m
Latitude: N 34˚39’31”
Longitude: W77˚21’18”
Depth at MLW: 1.25 m
Distance from Shore: 70 m
Bottom Type: Unvegetated mud/sand
Potential User Conflicts: None anticipated
Site Boundary (70 m * 30 m)
Lejeune
Camp
Oyster
Highway
Google Earth
View of Site 3
New
River
Marked
Channel:
>500m
Unmarked
Channel:
250m
Latitude: N 34˚38’27”
Longitude: W77˚20’21”
Depth at MLW: 1.25 m
Distance from Shore: 60 m
Bottom Type: Unvegetated mud/sand
Potential User Conflicts: None
anticipated, water access 300 m SE
Water
Access/Park
Recreational
Fishing
Site Boundary (70 m * 30 m)
Lejeune
Camp
Oyster
Highway
Google Earth
View of Site 4
Latitude: N 34˚36’43”
Longitude: W77˚21’46”
Depth at MLW: 1.25 m
Distance from Shore: 110 m
Bottom Type: Unvegetated mud/sand
Potential User Conflicts: None anticipated
New
River
Marked
Channel:
>500m
Site Boundary (70 m * 30 m)
Lejeune
Camp
Oyster
Highway
Google Earth
View of Site 5
Latitude: N 34˚38’15”
Longitude: W77˚22’22”
Depth at MLW: 1.25 m
Distance from Shore: 100 m
Bottom Type: Unvegetated mud/sand
Potential User Conflicts: None
anticipated, water access 200 m NE
New
River
Marked
Channel:
>500m
Duck
Blind:
>200m
Water
Access
Site Boundary (70 m * 30 m)
Lejeune
Camp
Oyster
Highway
Google Earth
View of Site 6
Latitude: N 34˚39’11”
Longitude: W77˚22’52”
Depth at MLW: 1.25 m
Distance from Shore: 100 m
Bottom Type: Unvegetated mud/sand
Potential User Conflicts: none anticipated
New
River
Marked
Channel:
>500m
Site Boundary (70 m * 30 m)
Lejeune
Camp
8 m
8 m
3 m
3 m3 m 3 m
4 m
2 m
Offshore70 m
30 m
Nearshore
Plan View of Proposed Oyster Highway Reef
Complexes
• six –~0.5 acre reef development
sites in Farnell Bay
• 720 oyster castle® units per site; 90
oyster castle reefs per site
• 900 seeded oyster catcher patties
per site; 90 oyster catcher reefs per
site
• reefs proposed to be located in near-
shore shallow water to:
(1)allow shore access to the reefs for
recreational fishing; and
(2) avoid periodic hyoxia/anoxia
events that occur in deeper
waters.
Oyster Catcher™ patty reefs
Oyster Castle®reefs
Oyster Highway Project
Oyster Castle®
Allied Concrete
Charlottesville, VA
www.alliedconcrete.com
photos from: www.alliedconcrete.com
-Manufactured concrete units (12” * 12” * 8” [L * W *H])
-Stackable and interlocking, designed to create complex,
stable habitat
-Suitable for oyster settlement
-In use in restoration projects in AL, DE, NJ, NY, SC, and VA
Oyster Highway Oyster Castles® –photos imported from: www.alliedconcrete.com
Oyster Highway Oyster Castle® Individual Reef Configuration (*90 reefs per site)
Plan View:
36 in (L)
24
in
(W)
16
in
(H)
(8 units per individual reef)
Cross Section View:
(MLW depth: 50 in [1.25m])
Note: these
gaps are 1-2 in
in width
Oyster Highway Project
Oyster CatcherTM
Sandbar Oyster Company
Morehead City, NC
http://www.sandbaroystercompany.com
Photo of individual patty
from Niels Lindquist
-Biodegradable jute plant fiber and cement plaster units
(12” * 12” * 4” [L * W *H])
-Stackable and interlocking, designed to create complex,
stable habitat
-Suitable for oyster settlement
-In use in restoration projects in NC
Oyster Highway Oyster Catcher™ -photos from Niels
Lindquist
Newport River,
NC
Oyster Highway Oyster CatcherTM Individual Reef Configuration (*90 reefs per site)
Plan View:
Cross Section View:
(MLW depth: 50 in [1.25m])
24 in (L)
24
in (W)
16
in (H)
Sediment Surface
(10 patties per individual reef)
Vertical
post/anchors
A
B
C
D
EF
Legend:
= sandy bottom
A = Normal High Water (NHW)
B = Normal Low Water (NLW)
C = 14 inches -height of reef materials above the bottom
D = ~5 ft -water depth (relative to NLW)
E = ~3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NLW
F = ~4.0 ft (48 inches) clearance above reef materials at NHW
Scale: 1 in = 2 ft (horizontal and vertical)
sandy sediments
1 in
Oyster Highway Profile view for the Oyster Castle® reef section for all 6 development sites
A
B
C
D
EF
Legend:
= sandy bottom
Scale: 1 in = 2 ft (horizontal and vertical)
sandy sediments
1 in
A = Normal High Water (NHW)
B = Normal Low Water (NLW)
C = 14 inches -height of reef materials above the bottom
D = ~5 ft -water depth (relative to NLW)
E = ~3.7 ft (44 inches) clearance above reef materials at NLW
F = ~3.8 ft (46 inches) clearance above reef materials at NHW
Oyster Highway Profile view for the Oyster Catcher™ reef section for all 6 development sites

State of North Carolina | Environmental Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910-796-7215

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director Water Resources
Environmental Quality

March 29, 2018

DWR Project # 20180260
Onslow County
City of Jacksonville
Attn: Pat Donovan-Potts THIS IS NOT A CAMA PERMIT
P.O. Box 128
Jacksonville, NC 28540-0001

Subject Property: New River Estuary Oyster Highway, Onslow County
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions

Dear Ms. Donovan-Potts:

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 received by the Division of Water
Resources (Division) on February 20, 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 including
incidental impacts:

Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference
Open Waters (Shallow Bottom) Approximately 3.11 acres
(oyster castle units oyster
catcher patties)
Figures 1 through 15, and project
narrative
Coastal wetlands N/A
404/401 wetlands N/A
Buffers N/A

DocuSign Envelope ID: FE31F828-C963-4E59-801C-135E1C14CFA2
City of Jacksonville- New River Estuary Oyster Highway-Onslow County
DWR Permit # 20180260
March 29, 2018
Page 2 of 3

This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and specifications for
this project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification. If you change your project, you
must notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new application package with the
appropriate fee.

1. The applicant shall require his contractors (and/or agents) to comply with all of the terms of
this Certification, and 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
specific project shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the expiration of this
Certification.

3. Turbidity Standard

The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as
described in 15 A NCAC 2B .0220. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to
meet this standard. Turbidity curtains shall be used as appropriate. Please notify this Office if any
turbidity issues arise at 910.796.7215

4. 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 Clean Water Act), and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If the
Division determines that such standards or laws are not being met, including failure to 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.

5. All mechanized equipment operated near or in surface waters will be regularly inspected and
maintained to prevent contamination 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 Water Resources, between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm at the
Wilmington Regional Office at 910.796.7215 and after hours and on weekends call [phone].
Management of such spills shall comply with provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and
Hazardous Substances Control Act.

6. Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant and/or authorized agent is required to return the
enclosed certificate of completion form to the NCDENR DWR 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:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ws/401/certsandpermits/apply/forms).

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 of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
DocuSign Envelope ID: FE31F828-C963-4E59-801C-135E1C14CFA2
City of Jacksonville- New River Estuary Oyster Highway-Onslow County
DWR Permit # 20180260
March 29, 2018
Page 3 of 3

This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested.

This Certification can be contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of General Statute 150B by filing a
written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings (hereby known as
OAH). A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH
Clerk’s Office at [phone] for information.
Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of this notice, a petition must be filed with the OAH. A petition
is considered filed when the original and one (1) copy along with any applicable OAH filing fee is
received in the OAH during normal office hours (Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm,
excluding official state holidays).

The petition may be faxed to the OAH at [phone], provided the original and one copy of the
petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within five (5) business days
following the faxed transmission.

Mailing address for the OAH:

If sending via US Postal Service: If sending via delivery service (UPS,
FedEx, etc):
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
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. If you have any questions, please telephone Robb Mairs in the DWR Wilmington Regional
Office at 910.796.7215 or [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Morella Sanchez-King, Acting Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Enclosures: GC 4144

ec: Liz Hair - USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
Gregg Bodnar - DCM Morehead City
WiRO

DocuSign Envelope ID: FE31F828-C963-4E59-801C-135E1C14CFA2
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
69 DARLINGTON AVENUE
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343
July 2 , 2018

Regulatory Division

Action ID No. SAW-2017-02514

Mr. Doug Huggett
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department
of Environmental Quality
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421

Dear Mr. Huggett:

Reference the application of the City of Jacksonville to construct six oyster/fish reefs in waters of
Farnell Bay in the New River, near Jacksonville, in Onslow County, North Carolina. Coordinates of each
site in Decimal Degrees are: Reef #1 centered at 34° 40’11” N, 77° 21’33” W, Reef #2 centered at 34°
39’31” N, 77° 21’18” W, Reef #3 centered at 34° 38’27” N, 77° 20’21” W, Reef #4 centered at 34°
36’43” N, 77° 21’46” W, Reef #5 centered at 34° 38’15” N, 77° 22’22” W, Reef #6 centered at 34°
39’11” N, 77° 22’52” W.

The Oyster Highway Project – New River proposes to construct six new oyster/fish reef complexes.
Construction of the proposed reefs would involve the disturbance of 135,624 ft2 (12,600 m2), including
the spacing/buffering between individual patch reefs made of Oyster Castle and Oyster Catcher
substrates. The footprint of the Oyster Castle reefs will be 3,240 ft2 (301 m2), and the footprint of the
Oyster CatcherTM reefs will be 2,160 ft2 (201 m2).

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:

The applicant proposes to implement the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Special Permit
Conditions for USACE General Permits 194 and 291 (as applicable), for all proposed six oyster reef
sites, and additional measures listed below:

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1. If a listed species is seen within 100 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.

2. Reef structures shall be sited and installed according to the historically permitted site
clearances relative to MLW.

3. Reef structures shall not be placed on natural hard-bottom habitat.

4. Materials should be of sufficient size and relative density to not move from the reef site post-
deployment and be clean and free from asphalt, creosote, petroleum, other hydrocarbons and
toxic residues, loose free floating material or other deleterious substances.

5. The use of explosives to deploy materials is not authorized.

6. 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
National Artificial Reef Plan (as Amended): Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef
Materials, Second Edition (Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions
2004). 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 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 lines.
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.

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7. Underwater reef cleanup will be performed by NCDMF divers during annual reef site monitoring
events. Cleaning reefs in low 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 regularly 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]36T), including
dates of cleanup efforts and results of the clean- up.

8. The applicant shall follow NMFS’s Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish 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.

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 36Thttp://www.fws.gov/nc-
es/mammal/manatee_guidelines.pdf36T.

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
Liz Hair
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Mr. Pete Benjamin/Mr. John Ellis
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement

Dr. Pace Wilber
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division

Mr. Fritz Rohde/Ms. Twyla Cheatwood
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division

Mr. Todd Allen Bowers
US EPA Region 4 Life Scientist
Water Protection Division

Mr. Robb Mairs
Division of Water Resources

Mr. Gregg Bodnar
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RO.Y COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
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February 15, 2018
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Maria Dunn
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Gregg Bodnar
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMAIDREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
City of Jacksonville
Project Location: Farnell Bay Area of New River
Proposed Project: The city of Jacksonville is proposing to establish. an Oyster Highway by
constructing 6 oyster reefs in the New River. Each site would be .5 acre in size.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 7, 2.018 If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact _ Ryan DavenportPermit officer at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth
comments with supporting data is requested.
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This agency agency has no objection to the project as proposed. loge Hr��
his agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommende 7hangeAe
incorporated. See attached.
SucUss
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE `► " 1• ? ` !
Nothing Compar'es_,_�,_
State of North Carolina I Environmental'Quality I Coastal Management
Morehead City Offlce l 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
252 808 2808

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Received: 03/01 /2018
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 15, 2018
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
State Historic Preservation Office ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
ER 18-0412
Renee Gledhill -Early
NC Department of Cultural Resources
Gregg Bodnar
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
City of Jacksonville
Farnell Bay Area of New River
Due -- 3/9/18
A- 'C.S117L'P
311?/18
The city of Jacksonville is proposing to establish an Oyster Highway by
constructing 6 oyster reefs in the New River. Each site would be .5 acre in size.
Please indicate below your agency's osition or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 7, 2018 If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Ryan Davenport Permit officer at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth
comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
YThis 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 W(Q'�Q DATE 3 -
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality l Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
2528082808 MAR 0 2 201P

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 15, 2018
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
RECEIVE ►s RECEIVED
FEB 19rti'W MAR 0 2 2018
rJCW'; w DCM- MHD CITY
V*fw
Shane Staples
Division of Coastal Management
Gregg Bodnar
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
City of Jacksonville
Farnell Bay Area of New River
ROY COOPER
Covernor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
The city of Jacksonville is proposing to establish an Oyster Highway by
constructing 6 oyster reefs in the New River. Each site would be .5 acre in size.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 7, 2018 If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Ryan Davenport Permit officer at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth
comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: Y. This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. i041MEj (S et&os0.
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 % n DATE
SWg STAGS
Nothing Corrpares�
State of North Carolina I EnvIrImmentalQuality I Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead city, NC 28557
2528082808

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Heather Coats, DCM Assistant Major Permit Coordinator
FROM: Curt Weychert, DCM Fisheries Resource Specialist
SUBJECT: Jacksonville Oyster Highway Project
DATE: March 6, 2018
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
A North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Fisheries Resource Specialist has reviewed the
CAMA Major Permit application for proposed actions that impact fish and fish habitats. The applicant is
proposing to construct a series of oyster reefs using two different construction materials. The six (6) individual
oyster reef locations will all have the same dimensions, construction materials, and marking signage. The
project area is located throughout Farnell Bay and the northern reaches of the New River Estuary. The waters
in the area are closed and open to shellfish harvest and classified as SC NSW waters by the Division of Water
Resources.
This office has concerns of a hazard to navigation posed by the construction of hard structures which extend
16" into the water column in depths of -2' to -4' NWL. This office suggests that the applicant reach out to the
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Private Aids to Navigation section to provide areas of construction as well
as seek approval for appropriate signage of the sites. It is also suggested that the applicant coordinate with
NOAA OCS to have their sites properly marked on all nautical charts. These actions would maintain
consistency with actions taken by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) to ensure
recreational, commercial, and military vessels are aware of the site locations. In the event that site markers are
lost and cannot be immediately replaced, it is suggested that the applicant inform the USCG to broadcast a
notice to mariners warning if necessary.
In areas open to the harvest of shellfish, there is concern that poaching could cause a loss in materials,
shellfish, and data collection. This office suggests informing the NCDMF Marine Patrol of the locations of
these oyster reef locations so they are aware and may offer protection from poaching. It is also suggested that
any signage include language that oysters should not be taken from within the study area. Coordination with
the NCDMF Habitat and Enhancement section may be able to offer sanctuary designation of the areas to
protect the areas from harvest through proclamation of the Director.
Contact Curt Weychert at [phone] ext. 213 or Curt.Weycherta ncdenr.gov with further questions or
concerns.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808 [252-247-3330(fax)

Coastal lVlanagemen
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 15, 2018
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Mark Ziegler
Division of Community Assistance
Gregg Bodnar
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
City of Jacksonville
Project Location: Farnell Bay Area of New River
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S.. R:EGAN.
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
Proposed Project: The city of Jacksonville is proposing to establish an Oyster Highway by
constructing 6 oyster reefs in the New River. Each site world be .5 acre in size.
Please indicate below your agency' ition or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
March 79 2018
...,..,,,,.,., .,....,. ..,....,........ ..................,..,..,...,.......,........ If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
Ryan Davenport
contact .,.,,,...,......, ,,..,.,..,,,.,,,.,,.....!!__7_:-..........................I,-;-:.,..,,....,.,.................,.,..,.h.. , Permit officer at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth
comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: X This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency ,has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
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SIGNED M �V, � �DATE
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State of`North.Carolina Environmental Quality I Coastal. Management -
Morehead City Office 1400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead'City,.NC 28557
252 808 2808

Guthrie, Kara L
From: Christenbury, Mike
Sent: Monday, April 2, 2018 9:46 AM
To: Bodnar, Gregg
Subject: RE: City of Jacksonville Oyster Highway
Hi Gregg:
I have no comments regarding this proposed project. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! -MikeC
Michael Christenbury, Wilmington District Planner
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7426
Visit www.nccoastaimanagement.net to subscribe to
Coastal Management's quarterly newsletter, the CAMAgram.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address
may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records
Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Bodnar, Gregg
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 1:55 PM
To: Christenbury, Mike <[e-mail]>
Subject: City of Jacksonville Oyster Highway
Hey Mike,
Rachel isn't here to tell me if this one is hers or yours. It's in the New River so it's in the twilight zone between WiRO and
us, so I have no idea who's this one is. But if it yours let me know if you have any comments.
Thanks,
Gregg
Gregg Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality

252 808 2808 ext 215 office
Gregg. BodnarCa ncdenr.gov
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Guthrie, Kara L
From: Davenport, Ryan
Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 2:45 PM
To: Bodnar, Gregg
Subject: RE: Oyster Highway
Gregg,
I recommend the permit be issued and conditioned based on agency comments.
From: Bodnar, Gregg
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 20181:49 PM
To: Davenport, Ryan <[e-mail]>
Subject: Oyster Highway
Hey Ryan,
Any comments?
Gregg
Gregg Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 ext 215 office
Gregg. Bodnar(oncdenr.gov
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
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Guthrie, Kara L
From: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 4:29 PM
To: Pat Donovan -Potts
Cc: Davenport, Ryan; Bodnar, Gregg
Subject: [External] New River Estuary Oyster Highway project
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Pat,
Good afternoon. I hope you are doing well. I wanted to let you know that I received the application for the Oyster
Highway project and am currently processing as discussed in our scoping meeting in December 2017.
The project has been assigned the Corps Action ID: SAW-2017-02514.
In order for me to place the project on Public Notice to the federal agencies I will need more legible plans. Do you have
an electronic version that you can send to me? It is really hard to see the locations in the hard copy.
Additionally, this project will require consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries
Service. I will very likely be requesting additional information specific to listed species located in the project areas to
include with my consultation request to these agencies.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Liz Hair
Regulatory Project Manager
Wilmington District
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
[e-mail]
910-251-4049

Guthrie, Kara L
From: Weychert, Curtis R
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 1:46 PM
To: Bodnar, Gregg
Subject: City of Jacksonville Oyster Highway
Gregg, could you hold my comments from the file until I have time to address concerns of possible SAV within the
footprint of Site 3? If Joel or Niels have any information from their site investigations, that might also help.
Curtis Weychert
Fisheries Resource Specialist
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
252-808-2808 ext. 213
Curt. WevchertCa ncdenr.gov
400 Commerce Ave.
Morehead City. NC 28557
`. Nothing Compares --_

Guthrie, Kara L
From: Weychert, Curtis R
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 11:25 AM
To: Bodnar, Gregg
Subject: FW: [External] RE: Oyster Highway question
Gregg, based on these comments from Pat, I would likely agree that the site is in fact algae growing on intertidal hard
structure. I would be fine with the proposal but if you could add a condition in the permit stating that site 3 should
maintain a 50 meter buffer away from any existing vegetation associated with the existing hardened structure at the site
location. This rubble material may also provide additional protection from navigation hazards. I have no further
comments on the projects with all my previous comments still withstanding.
From: Pat Donovan -Brandenburg [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 9:05 AM
To: Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>
Cc: Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Oyster Highway question
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Good morning Gregg,
Based on previous visits to that area, we were under the impression that all the 'SAV' is macroalge growing on the
rubble field (associated with old outflow pipe/field?). In looking at the site plat maps, site 3 does lie on top of the marl
rock rubble field, which during some seasons has seaweeds growing on the rock. This is not a sea grass area, as we did
not find any on our initial investigations of the site.
Also, we thought we had positioned our site to the south of all of that by >50 m. However if we need to move the site 3
boundaries by another 50-60 m to the southwest please let us know. If we do need to move it, will you need another
map?
Thanks
If you have any more questions please do not hesitate to let me know.
I appreciate your help.
PAT DONOVAN-BRANDENBURC!
STORMWATER MANAGER
CITY OP JACKSONVILLE
PO BOX 128
815 NEW BR[DQE ST
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28541
910=938.6446

From: Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 2:31 PM
To: Pat Donovan -Brandenburg <[e-mail]>
Cc: Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>
Subject: Oyster Highway question
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safe
Afternoon Pat,
Hope all is well. Just had a question brought up concerning site 3 near Weil Point and Gonzalez Blvd. Do you have any
site descriptions? There is concern that aerial images and SAV layers note the presence of SAV at Site 3. 1 appreciate the
additional information.
Thanks again
Gregg
Gregg Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 ext 215 office
Gregg. Bodnar(a?ncdenr.00v
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City. NC 28557
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Guthrie, Kara L
From:
Davenport, Ryan
Sent:
Friday, February 16, 2018 10:35 AM
To:
Pat Donovan -Brandenburg
Cc:
Bodnar, Gregg
Subject:
oyster highway
Pat,
I made an error in the calculation of the 75 day review period expressed to you in the acknowledgement letter. In that
letter it was stated the first 75 day period would end 4/17/18. The correct date is 4/25/17. Sorry for the confusion and
let me know if you have any questions.
Ryan Davenport

Guthrie, Kara L
From: Pat Donovan -Brandenburg <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 4:50 PM
To: Bodnar, Gregg; Niels Lindquist; Fodrie, Joel; Cohen CIV Susan A; Davenport, Ryan
Subject: RE: [External] Re: Oyster Highway CAMA permit
Attachments: D00060518-06052018164522.pdf
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Gregg and Niels,
Here is the attached form filled out and signed.
Thank you.
Pat Donovan -Brandenburg
Stormwater Manager
City of Jacksonville
PO Box 128
815 New Bridge St
Jacksonville, NC 28541
910-938-6446
-----Original Message -----
From: Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 4:36 PM
To: Niels Lindquist <[e-mail]>; Pat Donovan -Brandenburg <[e-mail]>;
Fodrie, Joel <[e-mail]>; Cohen CIV Susan A <[e-mail]>; Davenport, Ryan
<rya [e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Re: Oyster Highway CAMA permit
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Gregg
-----Original Message -----
From: Niels Lindquist [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 4:09 PM
To: Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>; Pat Donovan -Brandenburg <pdonovan-
[e-mail]>; Fodrie, Joel <[e-mail]>; Cohen CIV Susan A <[e-mail]>;
Davenport, Ryan <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [External] Re: Oyster Highway CAMA permit

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Gregg - when you have the completed form in hand please send me an email and a text message (252.732.4516) too if
you would. I'm going to be outside for a while. Thanks, Niels
On 6/5/2018 3:48 PM, Bodnar, Gregg wrote:
> Thanks to the speed of the internet this shouldn't take too long. Pat if you could fill out and return, then Niels can
come in and sign the MP forms. Niels will just have to remember to date the forms again.
> Gregg
> -----Original Message-----
• From: Niels Lindquist [mailto:[e-mail]]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 3:40 PM
> To: Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>; Pat Donovan -Brandenburg
><[e-mail]>; Fodrie, Joel
> <[e-mail]>; Cohen CIV Susan A <[e-mail]>;
> Davenport, Ryan <[e-mail]>
> Subject: Re: [External] Re: Oyster Highway CAMA permit
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> Gregg - do you have the agent authorization form to send to Pat? If
> so, please pass one along to her and we'll see if we can get this
> wrapped up this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Thanks, Niels
> On 6/5/2018 3:36 PM, Bodnar, Gregg wrote:
>> I'll need an agent authorization form from Pat first. The MP forms do not indicate an agent and I do not have an
agent authorization form on file for the project.
>> Gregg
>> Gregg Bodnar
>> Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
>> Division of Coastal Management
>> Department of Environmental Quality
>> 252 808 2808 ext 215 office
>> [e-mail]
>> 400 Commerce Ave
>> Morehead City, NC 28557

>> Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North
>> Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
>> -----Original Message -----
>> From: Niels Lindquist [mailto:[e-mail]]
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 3:32 PM
>> To: Pat Donovan -Brandenburg
>> <pdonova [e-mail]>;
>> Fodrie, Joel <[e-mail]>; Cohen CIV Susan A
>> <[e-mail]>; Davenport, Ryan <[e-mail]>;
>> Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>
>> Subject: [External] Re: Oyster Highway LAMA permit
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>> Gregg - does it matter if it me or Joel signing for Pat? I can come
>> by this afternoon if I'm good to sign. Niels
>> On 6/5/2018 3:19 PM, Pat Donovan -Brandenburg wrote:
>>> Hey guys,
>>> Not sure how I missed signing the application, geesh....
>>> I am sorry.
>>> Please allow either Joel or Niels to sign for me so we can move forward.
>>> I would appreciate it.
>>> Thank you.
>>> Pat Donovan -Brandenburg
>>> Stormwater Manager
>>> City of Jacksonville
>>> PO Box 128
>>> 815 New Bridge St
>>> Jacksonville, NC 28541
>>> 910-938-6446
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Niels Lindquist <[e-mail]>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 3:02 PM
>>> To: Pat Donovan -Brandenburg

>>><[e-mail]>;
>>> Fodrie, Joel <[e-mail]>; Cohen CIV Susan A
>>> <[e-mail]>
>>> Subject: Re: Oyster Highway CAMA permit
>>> WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
>>> Hi Pat,
>>> Just got a call from Ryan Davenport. It seems that the CAMA permit application needs your signature. Ryan said
that if you email he and Gregg Bodnar that either Joel or I could act as your agent, he or I could pop overto the CAMA
office and sign for you.
>>> Niels

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From: Bodnar, Gregg
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2018 10:31 AM
To: Pat Donovan -Brandenburg
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Oyster Highway question
Morning Pat,
It seems the information you provided has satisfied Fisheries concerns. If a request comes in to move that site we can
work on a file note with modified GPS numbers and distances. If I receive anything to that effect I will let you know.
Thanks again,
Gregg
Gregg Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 ext 215 office
Gregg. Bodnar(a.ncdenr,gov
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
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Good morning Gregg,
Based on previous visits to that area, we were under the impression that all the'SAV' is macroalge growing on the
rubble field (associated with old outflow pipe/field?). In looking at the site plat maps, site 3 does lie on top of the marl

rock rubble field, which during some seasons has seaweeds growing on the rock. This is not a sea grass area, as we did
not find any on our initial investigations of the site.
Also, we thought we had positioned our site to the south of all of that by >50 m. However if we need to move the site 3
boundaries by another 50-60 m to the southwest please let us know. If we do need to move it, will you need another
map?
Thanks
If you have any more questions please do not hesitate to let me know.
I appreciate your help.
PAT DONOVAN-BRANDENBURG
STORMWATER MANAGER
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
PO BOX 128
815 NEW BRIDGE ST
JACKSONVU.LE, NC 28541
910-938-6446
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Afternoon Pat,
Hope all is well. Just had a question brought up concerning site 3 near Weil Point and Gonzalez Blvd. Do you have any
site descriptions? There is concern that aerial images and SAV layers note the presence of SAV at Site 3. 1 appreciate the
additional information.
Thanks again
Gregg
Gregg Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 ext 215 office
Greco. Bodnar(o.ncdenr. oov
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557

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