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HomeMy WebLinkAbout127-17 NCDMF AR-160Permit Number 127-17 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Quality and Coastal Resources Commission ermit 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 .to NCDMF Artificial Reef 160, PO Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557 ng development in Atlantic Ocean Cety at AR-160.5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet off Dare County , as requested in the permittee's application dated 8/4/17, including attached dated 4/18/17 (Fis?ttre 2) and 5/2/17 unit, issued on November 17, 2017 , is subject to compliance with the application (where nt with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation terms may be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. Artificial Reef AR-160 Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes placement of additional material at artificial reef AR-160, all as expressly and specifically set forth in the attached permit application, project narrative, and workplan drawings. No other structure, whether submerged, floating or stationary, shall become a permanent part of this artificial reef without permit modification. No non -water dependent uses of structures shall be conducted on, in or over public trust waters without permit modification. (See attached sheets for Additional Conditions) action may be appealed by the permittee or other ms within twenty (20) days of the issuing date. permit must be accessible on -site to Department :1 when the project is inspected for compliance. intenance work or project modification not covered requires further Division approval. work must cease when the permit expires on December 31, 2020 its permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Program. Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. Braxtot . Davis, Director Division of Coastal Management This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. Signature of Permittee i AR-160 Permit N6. 127-17 Page 2 of 3 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Reef Structure In accordance with commitments made by the pernttee, reef construction within the site shall be accomplished by the placement of up to 100,000 tons of bridge rubble placed at three locations within the AR-160 boundary, as depicted in the attached workplan drawings. All materials shall be free from loose dirt or pollutants except in trace quantities. The navigational clearances of the reef material shall not exceed -30 feet as measured from mean lower low water. Pemutte shall be responsible for relocating or removing any individual reef unit that violates :the authorized clearances. ,,No material shall be placed at any time in any waters outside of the alignment of the reef site boundaries as indicated on the attached workplan drawings. The permittee shall be required to repair, maintain and/or remove any components of the reef that are displaced from the 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. This permit does not authorize the placement of material within any rocky outcroppings/hard bottoms. General reef AR-160 site shall be marked with signage as determined by the USCG private aids to All precautions should be taken by the permittee to ensure the free and full use by the public of all navigable waters at or adjacent to the authorized work. Use of the permitted activity shall not interfere with the public's right to free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States. The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States requires the removal, relocation, or other alteration of the structure or work authorized by this permit, or if in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due notice from the Corp. of Engineers, to remove, relocate or alter the work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States or the state of North Carolina. No claim shall be made against the United States or the state of North Carolina on account of any such removal or alteration. 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. The permittee and/or his or her contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to project ?NC,DMF AR-160 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Permit No.127-17 Page 3 of 3 CE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required, including but not limited to any authorizations required from the US Army Corp of Engineers. E. The N.C. Division of Water Resources has assigned the project DWR Project No. 17-1093. Future development at the permitted Artificial Reef site may require a modification of this permit. Contact a representative of the Division at (252) 264-3901 prior to the commencement of any such activity for this determination. 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. H;eived sl: ®CIA MP-1 APPLICATION forDC Imer Development Permit (last rwAsed 12127106) North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT 1. Primary Applicant/Landowner Information Business Name Project Name (if applil:") NCDEQ /North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries AR-160 Enhancements - Bonner Bridge Demolition Debris Applicant 1: First Name MI Lest Name Jason W Peters Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name If additional applicants, please effect) an additional page(s) with names listed. Mailing Address PO Box City Stale North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries 769 Morehead City NC ZIP Country Plaane No. FAX 28657 USA 252-808-8063 ext. 252-726-9216 Street Address (d different than above) City State ZIP 3"l Arendell St. Morehead City NC 28557- Email jason.peters@ncdenr.gov 2. Agent/Contractor Information Business Name RECEIVED Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name MI Last Name AUG 21 2017 Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name MI Last Name D C M - M H D CITY Mailing Address PO Box City Stata ZIP Plane No. 1 - - eld. Phone No. 2 - - ext. FAX No. Contactor 8 Street Address (iddlerent han above) City State ZIP Email <Formcontinues onbacb DCM- MHD CITY 2.52-808.20o8 :: 1.888-4RCOAST :: www.accoastairnanagement.aat 817/7017 050:37 PM M01 1R1M.Mf 1 Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit 3. Project Location s County (can be multiple) Street Address Slate Rd. rr Dare WA N/A Subdivision Name City State Z7p N/A WA NC WA - Phone No. Lot III (If many, attach additional pegs with fist) - - ext. I I , a. In which NC river basin is the project located? b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project Atlantic Ocean Mantic Ocean c. Is the water body Identified in (b) above, natural or manmade? d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site. SNalurel ❑Manmade ❑Unknown Atlantic Ocean e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? I. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed ❑Yes SNo work falls within. State of North Carolina Jurisdictional Boundary Waters 4. Site Description a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.) b. Sirs of entire tract (agJL) N/A 7.068.481.2 sq. ft. (162.27 ac.) c. Size of individual kills) d. Approximate elevation of trad above NHW (normal high water) or AR-160: 7,068,481.2 sq. fl. (162.27 ac) , NWL (normof water levao 0 ❑NHW or SNWL (If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list) e. Vegetation on tract none I. Man-made features and uses now on tract Previously constructed artificial reef habitat. Please see the narrative for detailed information. g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adjaceW to the proposed project site. Residential and commercial h. How does local government zone the trail? i. b "a proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning? N/A - (Attach zoning compliance certificate, d applicable) ❑Yes []No SNA J. Is the proposed activity pan of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? []Yes SNo k. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. []Yes SNo ❑NA If yea, by whom? I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes ❑No SNA National Register listed or eligible property? <Form continues on next page> RECEIVED _ 2-80a-2808 :: 1.868.4RCOA5"1` :: www.nccoastalrrµlrya peer enn1.not DCM- M rD CATY 8/7/2017 4M:38 PM Form DCM MPA (Page 3 of 4) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit in. (i) Are them wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No (11) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ONO (ii) If yes to either (I) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ®No (Attach documentadon, if available) n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities. N/A o. Dewigba existing drinking water supply source. N/A p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems. NIA 5. Actifvif les and Impacts a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial Government ❑Prrvate/Communityity b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete - Provide habitat for recreationally and commercially important finfish species. These structures will provide essential fish habitat for juvenile and adult life stages of finfish, crustaceans and invertebrates. Anticipated activities Include recreational fishing and scuba diving. 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. Reef construction will occur at AR-160 under this permit. Using agreed boundaries (see narrative), a perimeter buffer to protect against future boundary violations, and a grid development scheme, Bonner Bridge demolition debris will be deposited on site. A marine contractor will conduct all deployments under the guidance of DMF artificial reef personnel. DMF staff will be on site to mark locations, monitor activitiere, and ensure permit compliance. All equipment and materials will be transported by contractor to the site for deployment.. d. List all development activities you propose. This plan includes deployment of up to 100,000 tons of recycled concrete pipe. Recycled concrete materials will be reasonably free and clear of pollutants and other deleterious substances. Please see the narrative for detailed deployment information. e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project new work, or both? Both f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? up to 55.75 ❑Sq.Ft or Acres g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ❑Yes ®NO ❑NA that the public has established use of? RECEIVED h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state. N/A AUG 21 2017 1. Will wastewater or stomlweter be discharged Into a wetland? ❑yam If yea, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes ONO ®NA ). Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes ONO ®NA If yes, a8ach a mitigation proposal. 252.808-2808 :: 1-888.4RCOAST :: www.nccoasta l management. net MP1 ARMOdf 3 af7/2017 45 39PM Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4) <Form continues on back> APPLICATION for Major Development Permit B. Additional infor maUon In addition to this completed aIpplicallon form,. (MP-1) the following Rams below, if applicable, mustbe, submitted to order for the application package to be complete. Items (a) - (0 are always applicable to anymajordevelopmeht epplieaticn: Please consult the application - -inslmction booklet on how to property prepare the required Hems 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 previouslyauthorized 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 titre to the affected properties. e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DEW . I. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management `Name . Phone No, •Address Name Phone No. Address .Name Phone No. Address g. A list of previous stale or federal permits Issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permiaee, and issuing dates. US Army Corps of Engineers SAWC077-N-029.009.0092 Coastal Area Management Act Permit Number unknown h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable. f. Weiland delineation, if necessary. J. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner) Jr. 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. 1.7., Certification and Permission to Enter on LOW 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 do grant, and do in fad 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 furthercerfl th t the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge. Date Print Narne Ici . -V S 1 r Signature Please indicate application attachments pertaining to ®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information EIDCM MP-3 Upland Development ❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information Received sad project. i,r9 .10 7917 ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts 252-00a-2800 :: 1-880.4nCOAST :: www,nccoastalmanagoment,not MP1 AMU& 4 8/7/2017 4.5039 PM Received Form DCM MP-2 EXCAVATION and FILL (Except for bridges and culverts) f 14r-? C 'ill` Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet. Access Other Channel Canal Boat basin Boat Ramp Rock Groin Rock Breakwater (excluding shoreline (NLW or NWL) stabilization Length 1500138 Width 160 @ 138 Avg. Existing NA NA -66ft Depth Final Project NA NA -30 It 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 ML)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet affected. ❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB OWL ❑None III) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas: Z DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED a. area. c. (1) Do you dawn title to disposal area? ❑Yea ❑No ❑NA (II) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. e. (t)Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SO), OF 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. High -ground excavation in cubic yards. ®Ibis section not applcab/e b. Dimensions of disposal area. d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? ❑Yes ❑No ❑NA (III If yes, where? f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water? ❑Yes ONO ❑NA (g) If yes, how much water area is affected? AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY 7.52-808-2806 :: 1-8884RCOAST :: wrvgw.nccoaetalmanaaement•net MPl AR1W.Pdf 1 revised: 12/26/06 8p/2017 4:50:51 PM Form DCM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 2 of 3) 3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION N This section not applicable (if devefapment is a wood groin, use MP-4 - Structures) a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Length:_ UBul khead ❑Rlprap UBreakwater/Sill ❑Other. _ Wes: c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL: e. Type of stabilization material: f. (1) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months? ❑Yes ❑No DNA (ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount Information. g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level. h. Type of fit material. Bulkhead badkffll _ Rlprap t). Breakwater/Sill_ Other_ I. Source of fill material. ' A OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section notappficab/e (Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes ❑No DNA b. (I) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CM, If yes, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or (N) Amount of material to be placed in the water !tPl4 other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the 100,000 tons concrete bridge demolition debris number of square feet affected. (Iii) Dimensions of fill area 138 (150' x 150') nrlds = 55 ?5 ❑CW _ ❑SAV _ CBS acres ❑WL — ®None averaae depth = -66' (ii) Describe the purpose or the fill in these areas: project depth =-30' NIA maLedal profile = Maximum 36' (iv) Purpose of fill The goal of North Carolina's artificial reef program is to develop, maintain, evaluate and administer a successful system of artificial reefs for the purposes of enhancing marine fisheries habitat and public fishing and diving opportunities. 5. GENERAL a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragllne, controlled? badkhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? Concrete weights approximately 2.5 times water, therefore material TBO. Material will be transported to the site using large push or will resist movement after deployment. These materials are tow vessels and steel barges. Heavy equipment may be used common to artificial reef construction, have proved to be to deploy demolished bridge pieces. durable and stable, and have been used in NC artificial reef enhancements within ocean waters C. (1) Will navi stional aids be required as a result of the project? d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project Yes & ®No ❑NA site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA (li) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented. (11) If yes, explain steps that wig be taken to avoid or mmk`z environmental impacts. �(4 0' lid ,tgG 21 Z017 252-808-2808 :: 1-888.4RCOAST :: wow nccoastalmanagernent net ravteatk flyZti188c1 a CM MP2 AR160pdf 2 ap12017 430:51 PM Form DCM PAP-- (Excavation and Dill, Page 3 of 3) Date ' I ,�9-- l6� �Rnhwnctttit<x1K t�ctvntx 1� C Project Name 1 ti +tlt1 'i7(InCS MP�e ame) Apptl t� ate re f Received `C , 10 1P17 RECEIVED AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY 252-808-2808 n 1488-4itCOAST :: www necoastaimanagoment•m rovisod: 92/26/06 MP2-ARl W4)df 3 W12017 43031 PM Received AUG 18 7017 f C-W DCM-EC Marine Fisherles ENVIRONMENTAL OWUTV CAMA Major Permit Application Narrative NC Division of Marine Fisheries August 2017 Final North Carolina Artificial Reef Program Sites ROY COOPER cqu•r,,,R MICHAEL S. REGAN ' mrary BRAXTON C. DAVIS (Wre"'ar The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NC DMF) Artificial Reef Program has been formally operating since the 1970's, and has a total of 68 permitted artificial reefs and oyster sanctuaries within the state of North Carolina. Twenty-five (25) of these sites are in the states estuaries, while 43 are in ocean waters. In 2016, the NC DMF released an artificial reef guide which outlines each of the artificial reefs and oyster sanctuaries. The artificial reef guide provides material information, latitude longitude information, and a figure of the material on each of the reef sites. A pdf version of the hardcopy reef guide can be found at: 4fa488b49cbb& rgroupld=38337. The NC DMF Artificial Reef Program has also developed an interactive reef guide, set up in an ArcGIS format is available here: httos•//ncdenr maps arceis com/aos/wcbavvviewer/index.html?id=3b27e8594cb6444c88b5525b f763aa55. The interactive guide is complete with material shapefiles, latitude/longitude information, side -scan sonar imagery, and much more. This is available for review by the public, state, and federal agencies. Materials For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials that are approved for reef building. Accordingly, NCDMF adheres to program documentation which details specifications for acceptable reef construction materials, based on federal and state guidance (references available upon request). It should be specially noted that all materials placed at the state's artificial reef sites are free of hydrocarbons, contaminants, and toxins, as required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and other agencies involved in permitting of artificial reefs. All trash, wood, lines, and floating debris must also be removed. It should be noted that lead based paint is not likely a problem as the bridge was blast cleaned in the 1980's and 2011. It should also be noted that materials are visually inspected by NCDMF and/or the contractors, to ensure there is no oil, hydrocarbons, or contaminants. If materials are found to be contaminated, the material would be disposed of properly and not put on our artificial reefs. Finally, it should be noted that rebar will be limited to 3" in length on all bridge materials, but will be cut flush when feasible. RECEIVED AUG 2 12017 State of North Carolina I Dros"i of Marine Fisheres �VV �,J 3441 Arendell Street I P.O. box 70 1 Morehead City. North Camlim 28557 252-72e-7021 D C M �, A �@ H A,J ® CITY Narrative BonnerBrld9eC MA.pdf 1 8/15/2017 10.4 -.49AM Project Background Stakeholders Presently, the North Carolina Division of Transportation (NCDOT) is engaged in a contract with PCL construction to replace the NC-12 bridge across Oregon Inlet (Bonner Bridge). The demolition and disposal portion of this contract will be completed in coordination with the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) Artificial Reef Program. Demolished bridge material will be transported to four (4) (AR-130, AR140, AR-140, AR-160) existing ocean reef sites to create artificial reef habitat (Figure 1). In this project, DMF's role will be to ensure the sites 1) are appropriately permitted, 2) materials meet acceptable use guidelines, and 3) operations comply with established permit conditions. PCL construction will conduct all phases of demolition and deployment on site, with support provided by division staff for material placement. General Information AR-160 is located within the three -nautical mile boundary line, whereas AR-130, AR- 140, and AR-145 are in federal waters. This CAMA permit application will only address those planned enhancements at AR-160. Site AR-160 AR-160 is located at 35 43.888' N 75 26.77]' W, or 5.7 nm southeast of the Oregon Inlet sea buoy. The site is defined by a 1500 ft. radius circular boundary, encompassing a total area of 162.27 acres in total. These reef boundaries have been reviewed and approved by NCDCM (Attachment 1). Site depth is 66 ft. and has a charted minimum vertical clearance of 30 feet. In consideration of site depth and required clearance, this site allows for a construction profile of up to 36 ft. (Figure 2). Based on interpretation of side -scan data, the bottom habitat consists of sand and muddy sand. Surveys revealed no existing shell resource or natural hardbottom within the proposed boundary. To date, approximately 1.43 acres has been developed with the most recent construction occurring in 2002. Existing materials already on AR-160 include two 440 ft. liberty ships, 271 tons of concrete pipe, 215 concrete pilings, and 69 reef balls (Figure 3). Proposed Enhancements Materials In communication with NCDOT and PCL, we estimate to total project tonnage to be up to 100,000 tons of dismantled bridge pieces. These pieces will include bridge spans, bridge piles, bents, double t-girders. Concrete bridge pieces are consistent with state guidelines for acceptable artificial reef materials (Attachment 2). As the NCDOT-PCL contract prescribes, AR-160 will receive approximately 55% (44,000 — 55,000 tons) of the total tonnage. However, given project logistics and relatively unpredictable weather and inlet conditions in this area, AR-160 may receive up to the full complement of 100,000 tons. We propose to permit this site for up to 100,000 tons of the bridge material. Spatial Design of Reef As standard practice the reef program, we maintain a 150 ft. buffer of no construction on the inside perimeter of the reef boundary. The remaining area of the reef is gridded into 150 ft. x 150 ft. grids for spatial reference and planning purposes (Figure 4). RECEIVED AUG 21 2017 Slate of North Carolina I Dtvlsirar of Marine Fisheries 3441 ArendeB Street l P.O. Bar 7b9 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 M.� MMD CITY 252-M-roil Narrative BormrBridOeCAMA.pd1 2 8/15/2017 16A O" In order to distribute the materials in a logical and simple manner, we propose to designate three large block zones within the boundaries of the AR-160 reef site (Figures 4, 5, and 6). In figure 4, these areas are highlighted in orange and labeled as 1, 2, and 3. Zone 1 is 15.5 acres, zone 2 is 24.75 acres, and zone 3 is 15.5 acres of enhancement space. Plans will be to distribute the materials in these areas, starting in zone 1, and not to exceed 36 ft. of vertical profile (Figure 5 and 6). For the purposes of this permit, it should be assumed that a total of 55.75 acres will be impacted as a result of this project. Reef Construction/ Material Deployments Total number of deployment days on site will be determined by the capability of the deployment contractor (PCL). However, we do not anticipate the demolition portion of their contract to extend beyond ten months once demolition commences. Demolition is slated to begin as early as June 2018, but could start as late as November 2018. Construction of the artificial reef can be expected anytime between June 2018 and September 2019. PCL Construction will be conducting all deployments as defined in contract with NCDOT, however NCDMF personal will be on -site for all deployments to make sure permit and vertical clearance compliance is maintained. To guide deployments, program staff will mark daily deployment locations with visible references above the waterline, using recreational grade GPS. NCDMF staff will ensure reef construction operations and methodology are consistent with historically successful practices. Reef Monitoring During construction, NCDMF staff will serve as observer(s) to ensure proper permit and building compliance. Deployed materials will be surveyed with calibrated onboard sonar to verify compliance with vertical clearance requirements. When time allows, staff will survey the sites with bathymetric mapping equipment, as an update to the Artificial Reef program's artificial reef guide and habitat records. Staff will also perform SCUBA surveys on reef sites to observe material condition, as time allows. The Artificial Reef program also employs an online survey for recreational users to provide feedback on Artificial Reefs through its website, including AR-160. Further, artificial reefs are included in MRIP survey questionnaires, which can offer valuable biological information. Protected Resource Avoidance NCDMF staff will perform all avoidance measures as proposed to USACE (July 11, 2017; Attachment 3). During the scoping meeting for this project, no concerns were raised about the construction timeline and potential impacts to protected resources at AR-160. Reef Marking AR-160 is an existing reef site and is clearly marked on NOAA charts. NCDMF will not maintain any physical marking on station. RECEIVED AUG 21 2op DCM- MHD CITY State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 7691 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 252-726-7021 Narrative Bonner8r1dgeCAMA.pdf 3 W1512017 10.12,01 AM F > e Roe Distance in Nautical J• fM1 Miles from Oregon Inkl Sea Buoy OPS d kn- 35'05.102'N '• r M AR-130...... 11.6 75'31.BSOW i.:.. v....:�� AR-140...... R.2 v AR-145......7.7 AR-160...... 5.7 1e. )...F Mir. AR100 maYsialu not {�,,\'•.,.,, ..'' r- in alga dwrrculad on Chart V._ .:. .�.• Y , �if t. tro � � r e - N, ` ...F, 4 i r �}.f'•• _'� T, -, • .Ws ddm .J �^ J l R tI. .Ai •-ilr.... •\^ �• T C` _ 75'31.781'W 'S •. . ::.•„~ } A.: S`..r ... "•'�' �W,. c .any:..: Kv I- 41 �,I.,r I; ';. _.e l: .';.. '. 1ti,1' i `'J'.1:rev i ^• .' _ '�- 'r•. n � f��l..'•-��f4•�t rM9., r.i , Vplc lr e, •`.�^+•. .. - �'' � 1•160 I. ET { �• r•aslR. tv I. I ;� I.Y. i' •�•�'` .•. .. A. Y.µ. M • �j1 �75-20771 WJ Figure 1. The four reef locations where Bonner bridge demolition materials will be placed. Date August 16, 2010. State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Ftsherles 3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 7691 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 M-726-7021 ReF,N F,® AUG 2I ZW ®CW CITY Narrative BOneeraddgeCA .pd( 4 e/15/2017 10:1201 Nd AR-160 „A 6011 P' M t.: V n A 136.5' magnetic - 5.7 nautical miles from Oregon Inlet Sea Buoy 0 375 750 1,500 Feet l Permits: Old Bound CAMA Information: Unknown Unknown USACE SAWC077-N-028-089-0092 Site Depth 66ft Proposed Mln. YeRIW Clearance 30ft. Clearance Verified es '� Proposed Centerpoint Q Existing Material Fgum Prepared 4/e/17 Proposed Reef Boundary :" ,�•"':.'.... Botud Informatlon: Center 35' 43.888' N 75' 26.771' W Radius 1500 ft. 162.27 acres Material 1.43 acres Figure 2. AR-160 Artificial Reef site -specific details. Figure date: 4/18/17. RECEIVED AUG 21 2017 ®CIVIn 6VlH® CITY State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendell Street i P.O. eox 769 1 Morchcad Crty, North Carolina 26557 152-716-7021 Narrative BonnerBrldgefArM.pEf 5 8/15/3017 10:12U1 aM AR-160 Onyx, IMYI MN IWVngMc a) neelLw mAw horn Ores -I'm SnN v fe M1 w,WYENIh .. 1110011 Co"W (OwMIYbNfll 1 �w IIPOM 3r41.023'M 1YA141'W OMOWRa IM9W t waiea MXSnIN ffglfa Peow Rate 3 aBtleW Iynat VONs'B M31.10I 4 xly m 6ROW M'aASy 70,e1111aW s 2111 WlWY Maab'N Mamw s 4areat0.gl INp14 'OO'Q6JTB -macaw ••a'a1eeY -.7ra mw AxpLbliy w •ew.e••fam—s uw N1RypplrltYtllYW bbI/YI 14 N.C. Marine Fisheries Reef Guide AR-160 am. 1n at a.yf 7 .I M S � 3 0 ,O 1s1s 1w steel BeIY %Anp Rpe ti NOTES: fmR)'AAT4< N.C. Marine Fisheries Reef Guide 15 Figure 3. Existing material information in table form (left) and corresponding figure (right). Figure Date: 5/2/17. State ofNorth Carolim I DMsion of Marine rishenes 3441 Mendell Street I P.O. Box 7691 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 252-726-7021 RECEIVVED n11 C, n 1 7V NarratNe BonnerBrldgeCAMA.Pdf 6 18/15/2017 10:12,03AM 2AT:15 • 1 Reef Centerpoint Q Reef Boundary Proposed Material Grids OReef Construction Zone IM Existing Reef Material Existing Material Grids Figure 4. Spatial design for AR-160. Note there is a 150 ft. buffer of no construction around the perimeter of the reef site. The construction boundary is gridded into 150 ft x 150 ft grids, for planning reef deployments. For reference, yellow highlighted grids house existing artificial reef materials. Orange grids 1-3, are where we propose to deploy bridge material. Figure Date: 5/2/17. State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries 3441 ArcMell Street I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead city. North Carolina 28557 252-726-1021 RECEIVED AUG 21 2017 CITY Narrative BonnerBridgeCAMA pdf 7 8/15/2017 10:12:NAM 66 feet v U c m v v 76 V >r v v— O w 0 M . Y cU C C O Y V 7 i V1 C O V w O 4� G! w M Figure S. Side -view of the proposed reef enhancement on AR-160. Note the total depth of site at 66 feet, and the vertical profile of 30 ft, which leaves 36 ft. of vertical building space. Also, note the multiple bridge material types (bridge spans, bridge piles, A-Jax, bents, and double t-girders). Bridge material is not to scale and will likely be more spread out than this depiction. Figure Date: 5/2/17. RECEIVED State of North Cardim I DNision of Marine fisheries AUG 2 3441 Arenddi Street I P.O. BW 769 1 Morehead Cfty. North Carolina 28557 281-77e 7011 J)CM- MHD CITY Narrative BonnediridgeCAMA,cif a 8/152017 lo]2:04AM Top Down View AR-160 1 2 3 d 5 6 7 6 11 16 9 10 13 14....E 16 17 M 21 22 18 19 29 30 % \ 23 , °-*' `t - _ �,. 27 26 91 32 33 3t 42 43 35 36 3]� 39 AJ - Ft 41 44 45 48 47 4! 57 56 49 60 51 52 53, 54-; 5 58 59 80 6t 62 63 86 65 66 87 ri 73 74 91„-,^„� 9511 96 81 52 83 84 1 85 1 86 87 ee 69 90 1t 11 97 9B 99 1 10 10 to: o IN t0 106 107 11 lid 117 11 11 1 12 122 12 124 12E 13 13 1 14 1 13 1 1-�^'� 1 1 14 r 141 14 14 15 t 150 1F �� ,tl. / % 162 164 /f 157 l5f 18 1 / 17 17 17 17 17 171 17 17 1 let 18 i IX 191 19 19 1 IN let 201 20 ` v 9 V 19 191 20C 20 20 20 M M 2/ 211 214 21 21 212 21 217 211 211 22C 22 22 221 22 22 22 22 22 N 0 250 500 1.000 Feet ♦ Reef Centerpoint Reef Boundary Proposed Grids O Reef Construction Zone Bridge Material Figure 6. Top -down view of the bridge material on AR-160. Figure and material sizes are not to scale. Note, for simplicity of figure, no existing reef material is shown on this figure. Figure Date: 05/02/17. {� RECEIVED ED State of North Caroltita I Division ofMarim Fisheries 3441 ArenArll Street I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead CBy, North Camlin9 28557 252-726-1021 AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY Narrative 8onnerBrldge AMA.pdf 9 8/15/2017 10:12:05 AM Attachment 1. NC Division of Coastal Management Reef Boundary Acknowledgement NZ.- CoastotManogemew July I0, 2017 NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program do Jason Peters 3441 Arendell St. Morehead City. NC 28557 SUBJECT: NC DMF Artificial Reef Boundary Modifications Dear Mr. Peters, ROY COOPER careaar MICHAEL S. REOAN srnrl>r BRAXTON C. DAYIS taw , This letter is in response to the NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Rcef Program's request to modify and document the expansion of mnnerous artificial mcfand oyster muctrnry, sites throughout the estuarine and coastal waters of North Camlim. "11re reef site boundaries specified within this letter am existing or permitted and have been accurately documented. These boundaries will be kept on file with each related LAMA permit, and on file in with the NC Division ofConstal Management in the 2017 major permit archives tinder 2017 NC DMF AR BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. If at any time your agency wishes to access these records, apply for a permit or permit modification, or modify a boundary, this letter shall be referenced, along with the appropriate rcef site information. We endorsement does not convey an active permit or authorization to conduct devclopment within the newly acknowledged reef site boundaries. Any future development may require modification of an active permit or the need to proceed thrmigh the NC Division of Coastal Management's CAMA major permining process. Please contact a representative ofthc Division prim to the commencement of any activity for this determination. Utt>a•\ >r Received DateReC'd It t1 S�aa MNonnraaYry I L�mnnrNgwaYll.wfulMaroyramx w.saaoar ornrr i aaocmmarrca.,,ur 1 rtr.hraaxrx: xnsu zuammoa State of North Carolina I Division of Marne Fisheries 3441 Areodell 5tmet I PO. Box 70 1 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 252-72b-7021 CEIVED 40G 21 Z017 MHD CITY Narrative eonnerleldgeGW.pdf 10 8/15/2017 10.1205AM AR-191 08-10 Gibbs Shoal AR-197 OS -I 1 lung Shoal AR-291 OS-12 Raccoon [stand AR-292 CIS-13 Pea Island AR-29WOS-04 Clam Shoal OS-14 Little Creek AR-298/0S-06 Ocracoke OS-15 Swart Island AR-380 AR-160 AR-391 AR-275 AR-392 AR-315 AR-396 AR-320 AR-399 AR-342 OS-0I Croalan Sound AR-360 OS-02 Deep Bay AR-364 OS-03 West Bay AR-370 OS-05 Crab Hole AR-378 OS-07 Middle Bay AR-378b OS-08 Neuse River AR425 OS-09 West BluB' AR430 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me by telephone at (252) 809-2908 extension 215, or by email at grcgg j9dnar @Bcdenr aov. CC: Roy Brownlow Prank Jennings Jonathan Ilowch Debbie Wilson Sincerely, Gregg Bodnar Division of Coastal Management Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Ana arNyOffic I4 CTlrmwnWI lCoaMa,.W a MaehedCTYnllkr I �oOComm,+aAmv I alvelraE 6rY,NC 1aS11 rYaoereoa State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arrndell Street I P.O. Box 7691 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 252-726-7011 RECEIVED AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY Narrative Bonner8dd0eCAMA.pdf 11 81IS2017 10:12MAM Attachment 2: Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials (2016, 3rd Edition) ROY COOPER r ER MICHAEL S. REGAN >enerwr Marine Fisheries BRA%TON C. DAVIS exvwoxn.x,..ow,i,. !MelNr cfriitiLl?RdJ1�i e7�[7'LOi i'uFRITA-9R4r � rr. u t.. _ Artificial reef materials are selected on four primary considerations: Function, compatibility, durability, and stability. Materials used must meet their intended function, by supporting diverse and abundant biological communities. Selected materials must also be compatible with the aquatic environment in which they are placed. This means they must not pose environmental risks. Also, unstable materials, or those prone to movement; and non -durable, or easily degraded, materials must be precluded from use. The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program has produced a comprehensive list of accepted materials for use in partner projects. These materials were chosen based on the above criteria, using guidance from internal program studies, The ASMFC/GSMFC Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials (second Ed., 2004), The Environmental Protection Agency's )EPA) National Guidance: Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Preparing Vessels Intended to Create Artificial Reefs, and the NOAA/NMFS National Artificial Reef Plan. Accepted Materials: Concrete: Any hard, strong building material made by mixing a cementing material (commonly Portland cement) and a mineral aggregate with sufficient water to cause material to set and bind. Types include (but are not limited to) oval and round pipe, box culverts, risers, catch - basins", knock -out boxes, bridge rubble and bridge spans, manholes, slabs, piling& crushed concrete, and pre -designed structures such as Reef Balls or other units. All concrete must be fully cured to ensure environmental compatibility. Required Specifications: Ocean- • Unacceptable types in the ocean slabs, small pWngs, crushed concrete, small designed structures • Size - concrete pipe most be no less than 4 feet in length and no less than 36 Inches in inside diameter, unless such smaller pieces arc "nested"inside large diameter pieces • Composition - units must he no more than 25% degraded or missing. All concrete must he fully cured before deployment • Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Sraff for function, compatibility, durability, and stability Estuary - !%'•Nothing Compares.., swmarra• Cc I oM,w•awwKo.n,w. 344t.vaa R. PQeA I WONr.�Ih U,d 18.1 2u M." State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendeli Street I P.O. Box 7691 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 252-726-7021 CITY Narrative aonmd1rld9eCAMA.pdt 12 8/15/2017 10:12afiAM • Size- concrete pipe most be no smaller than 12 Inches In inside diameter and not exceed 30 inches in inside diameter. Any concrete structure must not exceed 0 feet in length, width, or height. Crushed concrete must be: B" maximum diameter, 6"average diameter, 4" minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 51% maximum undersize. In some instances of shallow water development, 2-4" diameter crashed concrete Is acceptable. • Composition - units must he no mom than 25% degraded or missing. All concrete must be fully cured before deployment • Design - pro- designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff for function, compatibility, durability, and stability Vessels: Vessels are a commonly used artificial reef material. These may be composed of ferro-cement or steel, though steel vessels are most common and preferred. Thorough preparation and cleaning is required before these materials may be used as reefs (EPA BMPS). Required Specifications: Ocean - • Size - vessels most be no smaller than 100 feet In length unless paired with a second 100 fi of or greater vessel • Clearance - vessels am subject to clearance requirements and In many cases, must be shortened in height to comply with permits. This may Involve expensive removal of vessel superstructure • Cleaning and preparation- vessels are subject to (IS Coast Guard and/or EPA inspection to satisfy BMP%, including removals of wood, fioatables, loose materials, and deleterious substances. • Stability - all air must be allowed to escape during sinking • Durability - vessel selection Is ultimately at the discretion of the Artificial Reef Coordinator, to safisfy expectations of durability Estuary - . Vessels are not accepted in estuarine waters Natural Materials: Natural materials have been used by most coastal states to replenish various types of habitat with a particular focus on shell bottom. Natural materials include different approved mineral rocks such as calcium carbonate shells, limestone marl, granite, and basalt. Required Specifications: Ocean - • Natural materials are not widely used in the ocean, given their size and susceptibility to sediment burial Estuary - • Size - a Limestone Mad (NCDOT Class B Spec.): 12"maximum diameter, Ir' average diameter, S"minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5% maximum undersize. In some Instances of shallow water development, NCDOT Spec #4limestone marl is acceptable. -->"NothingCompares _ ,. aWe xNormeraY,a ONabnalMcare rnne.i. 34lt AreaA5tm1 � LO,aa, ip91 MwNraOpy.Nor,�t.. ei,a kr.:, 26tRe-roll RECEIVED AUG 21 2017 State of North CaroW I Division of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 7691 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 DCM_ MHD CITY 252-72b-7021 tgt Narrative 6unneraridgeCAMA.Pdf 13 8/15/2017 10:1206AM Granite and Basalt B" maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4" minimum diameter, 10% maldmum oversize, 5% maximum undersize c Location- Umestone is not acceptable for use in high salinity environments, given high smCeptlblllty to blo-eroding organisms. Voles on all materials: 1) All materials must be cleaned and prepared In acrordanoe with United States Corps of EngineersGeneral (Regional) Perm Bs (aGP198500194 or uGP19000291).anyappllabIeNC Division of Coastal Management permits, and conform to site -specific navigational cleamore requirements established by the United Stales Coast Guard and NOAAOBim OfCsastSui vy. 2) Planned arrangenwnts for acqukhIon, rlenning.pwpnmtMn.dooknge/staging. towing, and sinking/deployment must be described in proposals. Oorkage. lowing. and deploynxnl will renuire proof of at least $1.000.000 marine INbil try Insurance. i) Additional guidance on niaterlalsperifcations and contras -tin, mrlunemunts is provided in lhefullowing documents: a. Tedmlral SpedflmtfmsforAnifldal ReefConsi nUsing Vesals:Publkalb Funded Prolerts b. Terhulral.CpeVmtimsfor Ardfidal ReefCnnsir Wn Using Vessals:hiwutely Funded Pr(4 Ys r. ivrhnirnl SpwiflmtimsforAni(riot Ree(nrfyner.Srorlunry CoeWrudien ucr]p Na]unil Narrdnls: PdmrWy Funded ProfecV d. 7'vshnlcal SpvdflmUms ferMlflclul Rw{or Dy#er.5unctuury C'onsVucuon udnANaWmI Mulwinls: Ibblrmlly, Funded Praleres o. 7'w1,Ncal Spedf outlo ns furAnifidul ReefCrmsou lion Using Cunaese: Pub&ulb Funded ProfwV C Terhaicof$pedflmdonsforArtifcial ReefConstrurtfm Using Connate: PrivnVly Funded Projects -'>"NotNng Compares.-.. Yareanortk vaass uw. dnrae taverns 34e1Amae115rraet e0.am JM UMiaaY.wnara,arq la55] 1Y1Ia -]OLI State of North Carafes I Dtvism of Marine Fisheries 3441 Am" Street I ROL Bert 7691 Morehead City. North Carollm 28557 M-72b-1021 RECEIVED AUG I I ZOW DCM- MHD CI c Nauatiw_BonuerBddgeCAMA.pdf 14 8/15/2017 10:12WAM Attachment 3. Proposed Special Conditions for Protected Resources (July 11, 2017) North Carolina Department of Environmental Ouality Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) Proposed Special Permit Conditions USACE General Permits 194 and 291 Any deployment of reef materials during North Atlantic right whale calving season (November 15 through April 15 of any year) must comply with: a. Maximum speed for all vessels involved in placing the reef material is 30 knots. b. Deployments must be conducted during daylight hours when lighting, weather, and sea conditions allow for visual monitoring of the project area. c. Deployment activities will not commence until NCDMF staff reports that no marine mammals or sea turtles have been sighted for at least 60 minutes. d. Deployment activities will cease immediately if sea turtles or marine mammals are sighted within the protected area and will not recommence until the NCDMF staff reports that no mammals or sea turtles have been sighted for at least 60 minutes. 2. If a listed species is seen within 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 As own volition. 3. Reef structures shall be sited and installed according to the historically permitted site clearances, listed in Table 1, relative to MLW. 4. Reef structures shall not be placed on natural hard -bottom habitat. 5. Materials should be of sufficient 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. 6. The use of explosives to deploy materials is not authorized 7. Reef materials shall be selected to ensure that ESA -listed species do not become entrapped in reef structures, or entangled in debris (e.g., abandoned fishing tackle, nets, and lines) that may accumulate on artificial reefs: a. Materials used for artificial reef building shall conform to the recommendations in the 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 ESAaisted species. Openings will be sufficient of sufficient size and quantity to allow for ,RECEIVED AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY State of North Carolina I owlsion o(MximFisheries 1441 Arendeli Street i P.O. Bar 769 1 Morehead City, North Carolim 28551 252-726-7021 Narrative BonnerBrldgeCAMA.pdf 15 W15/2017 10:12a7AM 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 cr 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. 8. 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 (takereport.nmfsser@noaa.gov), including dates of cleanup efforts and results of the clean-up. 9. In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus, the applicant must implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Manatee Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at http://www.fws.gov/m- es/marnmal/manateeguidelines.prif. 10. 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. State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Bar, 769 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 252-T2b-7021 ;DEIVED AUG 21 Z017 DCM_ MHD CITY Narrative_ BonoereridgKAMA.pdf 16 6115/2017 10.12a7AM a A a' 4 N A N q 5 � C i �•G L a —{ D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D 9 D 9 D A D 9 D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A W N W O W Ol W O1 W > W N W O W V1 W V1 W N W O (Y O W O W N W V1 W 0 W � N \wn N \2 N N M N w N N N N {{9� N 8 N N N N N O Y b V V t0 Y Y P V1 V O V A tf� M y O V W O P M N O1 Ot � P A O� tA0 Dl � O 1AO R O O �D V W W� N A W N J A O OYi W P tPn V O C 6 A a �n O O O A O �D O O to to to to w 0 0 0 P �n P P N to to to O O O P P ry=ry. O. 0 0 0 0 P S P P P T P P P O� P A O P A P P P V Pp W N W P P P Of P P N S 1p0 W Vq� P N P P P P N V� o� N V N V N V N J N J N V N V N V N V p tD N J p�O 0 N J N J N V 1 A P N tO J 1O N N V N V N V N J N J V S �WW p T V J N V N V N V N V IJ O N 0 0 N 0 N 0 IV 0 N 0 N 0 N `• O O N O O N O N O N O V O N O �O O Y Q N O N O N Q N O IJ O N Y O 0 �O 0 C 0 N 0 N 0 N 0 IJ 0 N R S O Y W Q O 0 0 0 0 S 0 �O 0 !A 0 0 0 o_ W A V1 V N V V N P Y N Y W A W A P a �D Y W P M N W W O O W O 1O V yN 3 Q O op Q 0 0 0 o O o 0 Q oQ Q O Q o O O o Q O O o O o g N 2SP RRV� 1VA YP+ N J N bY� w p� A V W W W V O W P V A Y �O t!� O A tI� V N V N III N N A W A P N W P N W O O WO � AR-376 1 60 IS 262.27 0.25 1.61 0.00252 AR-378 40 20 162.27 0.25 3.31 0100517 AR-378b 39 20 162.27 0.25 0.19 0.00030 AR-380" 6 3 (proposed) 5.03 0.01 0 0.00000 AR-381•" 4 1(proposed) 0.17 0.00 0 0.00000 AR-382 58 15 162.27 0.25 0.3 0.00047 AR-386 78 15 162.27 0.25 0.82 0.00129 AR-392 15 5 64.57 0.10 8.33 0.01302 AR-396 101 6 64.56 0.10 11.87 0.01855 AR-398 10 6 30.78 US 2.8 0.00438 AR-400 66 24 162.27 0.25 0.13 0.00020 AR-420 30 20 162.27 0.25 3.09 0.00483 AR-425 30 20 162.27 US 2.21 0.00345 AR-430 34 20 162.27 0.25 3.43 000536 AR-440 42 30 162.27 0.25 3.07 0.00480 AR-445 53 23 162.27 0.25 2.46 0.00384 AR-455 461 20 162.27 0.25 3.34 0.00522 AR-460 38 15 162.27 0.25 3.38 0.00528 AR-465 84 39 162.27 0.25 1.7 0.00266 AR-491 1 0 5.27 0.01 0 0.00000 O5-01 10 6 7.73 0.01 3.1 0.00484 OS-02 8 6 17.2 0.03 4.15 000648 OS-03 9 6 6.561 0.01 2.27 0.00355 05-05 14 6 30.52 0.05 13.26 0.02072 05-07 9 4 4.59 0.01 0.27 0.00042 05-08 11 6 5.71 0.01 3.47 0,00542 OS-09 14 6 19.94 0.03 2.86 0.00447 OS-10 14 6 30.02 0.05 8.06 0.01259 OS-11 14 6 10.01 0.02 1.13 0.00177 OS-12 15 61 9.97 0.02 1.72 0.00269 OS-13 10 6 46.36 0.07 2.62 0.00409 OS-14 20 6 20.71 0.031 6.14 0.00959 OS-15 11 6 60.31 0.09 15 0.023" Cumulattve 9732.34 15.21 204.43 0.32 NV ED f u 21 2017 State of North Carolina I Division ofMarine Fisheries 3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead City, North Caroline 28557 252-72b-7021 00vy N111gy CITY Narrative BonnerBndgeCAMA.pdf 18 B/15/2017 10:12:08AM Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY November 20, 2017 NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Jason Peters P.O. Box 769 Morehead City, N.C. 28557 Dear Sir or Madam: ROY COOPER Govemor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary BRAXTON C. DAVIS Director The enclosed permit constitutes authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act, and where applicable, the State Dredge and Fill Law, for you to proceed with your project proposal. The original (buff -colored form) is retained by you and it must be available on site when the project is inspected for compliance. Please sign both the original and the copy and return the copy to this office in the enclosed envelope. Signing the permit and proceeding means you have waived your right of appeal described below. If you object to the permit or any of the conditions, you may request a hearing pursuant to NCGS 113A-121.1 or 113-229. Your petition for a hearing must be filed in accordance with NCGS Chapter 150B with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27611-6714, (919) 733-2698 within twenty (20) days of this decision on your permit. You should also be aware that another qualified party may submit an objection to the issuance of this permit within twenty (20) days. The project plan is subject to those conditions appearing on the permit form. Otherwise, all work must be carried out in accordance with your application. Modifications, time extensions, and future maintenance requires additional approval. Please read your permit carefully prior to starting work and review all project plans, as approved. If you are having the work done by a contractor, it would be to your benefit to be sure that he fully understands all permit requirements. From time to time, Department personnel will visit the project site. To facilitate this review, we request that you complete and mail the enclosed Notice Card just prior to work initiation. However, if questions arise concerning permit conditions, environmental safeguards, or problem areas, you may contact Department personnel at any time for assistance. By working in accordance with the permit, you will be helping to protect our vitally important coastal resources. Enclosure Sincerely, o� 1/DKuglas V. Hugg0t s Major Permits Manager N.C. Division of Coastal Management State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality l Coastal Management Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557 2528082808 r. �__' .. i� `• �,;, , , ,.g �.'.. June 27, 2018 Regulatory Division Action ID No. SAW-2017-01819 Mr. Doug Huggett Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421 Dear Mr. Huggett: RECEIVED JUN 2 7 2018 MP SECTION MHD Reference the application of NC Division of Marine Fisheries to add up to 100,000 tons of demolition material to existing AR-160 impacting up to 55.75 acres of the 162 acre permitted reef site, 5.7nm from Oregon Inlet sea buoy, in the Atlantic Ocean, off Dare County, North Carolina. 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 State authorization: 1. All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict compliance with the attached plans, which are a part of this permit. Any modification to these plans must be approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) prior to implementation. 2. The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the removal, relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States. No claim shall be made against the United States on account of any such removal, relocation, or alteration. The permittee shall notify NOAA/NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE Chief Source Data Unit N CS261, 1315 E West HWY- RM 7316, Silver Spring, MD 20910- 3282 at least two weeks prior to beginning work and upon completion of work. h QHM I40ITO33 9+.1 RECEIVED JUN 2 7 2018 MP SECTION MHD 3. Except as specified in the plans attached to this permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance of this project, in such a manner as to impair normal flows and circulation patterns within waters or wetlands or to reduce the reach of waters or wetlands. 4. Except as authorized by this permit or any USACE approved modification to this permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance of this project, within waters or wetlands. This permit does not authorize temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill material within waters or wetlands outside the permitted area. This prohibition applies to all borrow and fill activities connected with this project. 5. Unless otherwise authorized by this permit, all fill material placed in waters or wetlands shall be generated from an upland source and will be clean and free of any pollutants except in trace quantities. Metal products, organic materials (including debris from land clearing activities), or unsightly debris will not be used. 6. The authorized structure and associated activity must not interfere with the public's right to free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States. No attempt will be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable waters at or adjacent to the authorized work for reason other than safety. 7. The permittee shall advise the Corps in writing at least two weeks prior to beginning the work authorized by this permit and again upon completion of the work authorized by this permit. 8. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a copy of this permit. A copy of this permit, including all conditions, shall be available at the project site during construction and maintenance of this project. 9. The permittee shall employ all sedimentation and erosion control measures necessary to prevent an increase in sedimentation or turbidity within waters and wetlands outside the permit area. This shall include, but is not limited to, the immediate installation of silt fencing or similar appropriate devices around all areas subject to soil disturbance or the movement of earthen fill, and the immediate stabilization of all disturbed areas. Additionally, the project must remain in full compliance with all aspects of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A Article 4). 10. The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such that the turbidity in the waterbody is 50 NTU's or less in all rivers not designated as trout waters by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM), 25 NTU's or less in all saltwater classes and in all lakes and reservoirs, and 10 NTU's or less in trout waters, are not considered significant. 11. Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported in writing to the Wilmington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers within 24 hours of the pemuttee's discovery of the violation. 12. The applicant will adhere to the National Marine Fisheries Service Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditions, dated March 23, 2006 and will apply these measure to the shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon. 13. The applicant will follow NCDMF Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Reef Materials, the ASMFC/GSMFC Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials, the EPA National Guidance: Best Management Practices for Preparing Vessels Intended to Create Artificial Reefs, and the NOAA/NMFS National Artificial Reef Plan. 14. The applicant will also adhere to the special conditions set forth in the USACE General Permits 194 and 291. Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Josh Pelletier, Washington Field Office, Regulatory Division, telephone (910) 251-4605. Copies Furnished: Mr. Ian McMillan North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Mr. Pete Benjamin U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Post Office Box 33726 Sincerely, Josh Pelletier Regulatory Project Manager RECEIVED JUN 2 7 2018 MP SECTION MHD Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 Mr. Fritz Rhode National Marine Fisheries Service Habitat Conservation Service 101 Pivers Island Road Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 Mr. Jeffrey Garnett Wetlands and Marine Regulatory Section Water Protection Division -Region IV U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 61 Forsyth Street, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 District Manager Field Office North Carolina Division of Coastal Management RECEIVED JUN 2 7 2018 MP SECTION MHD DCMCoordinator: or' II permit#: LZ7—1 Z MAMING DISTRIBUTION SHEET-- Permitee •& btgF /trlTlyio� Agents: .. DCM Field Offices Elizabeth City . (with revised work plan drawings) Morehead City Washington Wilmington US ACOE Offices: Washington: Raleigh Bland (Beaufort, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Hertford, Hyde, Perquimans, Tyrrell) Josh PelOWertie, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Washington) Tom Steffan (NC DOT- Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Pamlico) Bill Biddlecome (NC DOT -Remainder ECity/Washington District) Wilmington: Tyler Crumbley (Brunswick, New Hanover) Liz Hair (Carteret, Onslow, Pander) Brad Shaver (NCDOT-Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender) Cultural Resources: Renee Gledhill -Earley ` Public Water Supply: Heidi Cox (WIRO) Clif Whitfield (WARO) Marine Fisheries: Shane Staples Curt Weychert NC DOT: David Harris Shellfish Sanitation: Shannon Jenkins State Property: Tim Walton DEMLR/D WR: Karen Higgins Kristy Lynn Carpenter (NC DOT -All Projects) Washington: Anthony Scarbraugh-401` Roger Thorpe-Stormwater Garcy Ward- (NCDOT-Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimaus, Tyrrell, Washington) Wilmington: Robb Mairs — 401(Carteret, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover) Chad Coburn — 401(Brunswick) Georgette Scott - Stormwater Joanne Steenhuis - 401(NCDOT-Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender) Wildlife Resources: Maria Dunn (WARD) LPO: Fax Distribution: Permittee #: Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY October 23, 2017 NC Division of Marine Fisheries, Artificial Reef Program Jason Peters PO Box 769 Morehead City, NC 28557 Dear Mr. Peters: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary BRAXTON C. DAVIS Director 1:1LE This letter is in reference to your application for a Coastal Area Management Act Major Permit to undertake development activities to enhance Artificial Reef AR-160 in the Atlantic Ocean, off Dare 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 1/9/18 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 (252-808-2808 ext. 215) or e-mail (gregg.bodnar@ncdenr.gov). Cc: DCM Elizabeth City Sincerely, Gregory W. Bodnar Assistant Major Permits Coordinator State of North Carolina I Environmental Quaitty 1. Coastal Management Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead Ctty, NC 28557 252.8082808 DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD A) APPLICANT: NC Division of Marine Fisheries County: Dare LOCATION OF PROJECT: AR-160, 5.7 ntn SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD REP: 08/11/17 FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: NO To Be Forwarded: YES CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: NO To Be Forwarded: YES FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Frank Jennings DISTRICT OFFICE: Elizabeth City DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: Date: % — / % — / % ` B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT: FEE REC'D: $ 475 (60/40 %) PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: Advertise: 08/23/17 END OF NOTICE DATE: Comments due: 09/12/17 ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: DEED REC'D: APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: Bf ON: C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 10/25/17 MAIL OUT DATE: Circulation: 08/18/17 FEDERAL DUE DATE: PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE 150 DAY DEADLINE: STATE DUE DATE: Comments due: 09/08/17 FED COMMENTS REC'D: DENY DRAFT ON AGENCY DATE COMMENTS RETURNED OBJECTIONS: YES NO NOTES Coastal Management - Regional Representative 11Wn fie et'J-t W,94 Coastal Management - LUP Consistency (p 1 h Division of Community Assistance 8/2r 1 Land Quality Section--DEMLR DWR/DWQ—AgeifarProMMT5n— IO I DWR/DWQ - Storm Water DWR—PublicWater Supply I gl State Property Office 8 22 l7 k Division of Archives & History ---Cultural Res. Q Division of Env. Health —Shellfish Sanitation _N12 �C Division of Highways --DOT RECEIVED Wildlife Resources Commission I I"j i� Local Permit Office/Planning Dept.�q DMF—DCM Fisheries Resource Specialist 4 t•l I ®C M o M H D CITY Corps of Engineers LjL— i Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALI7Y MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Serredny BRAXTON C. DAVIS U4 ".1", Greg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management Frank Jennings, District Manager NCDMF AR-160 — Major Permit Application Comments September 18, 2017 NC Division of Marine Fisheries proposes to make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Artificial Reef-160 (AR-160) is located 35' 43' 89" N, 750 6' 77" W or 5.7 nm southeast of the Oregon Inlet sea buoy. The site is defined by a 1,500 ft. radius circular boundary encompassing a total area of 162.3 acres. Water depth at the site is approximately 66 ft. below mean low water (MLW). Bottom habitat in this area consists of sand and muddy sand. The rules of the Coastal Resource Commission mention "artificial reefs" in 07H.0208(b) (12) Submerged Lands Mining (A) (ii), "Natural reefs, coral outcrops, artificial reefs ... shall be avoided." While there are no development standards for artificial reefs, they are recognized as beneficial fish habitat. The project will enhance an existing reef. It is recommended the project be approved with a condition that water depths of the reef be maintained as charted and that the demolition material be free of any pollutants. Nothing Compares..,.,. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 401 S. Griffin St., Ste 300 1 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-264-39011252-331-2951 [fax] Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY August 18, 2017 MEM-DUM TO: Lee Padrick Division of Community Assistance ROY COOPER Cnvem,,. MICIIAPI, S. RPOAN 3e<rclaey BRAXTON C. DAVis UIMCW. FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator c/oGregg Bodnar, Assistant`Maio, Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries Project Location: AR-160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean off Dare County Proposed Project: Make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and retuni this form 09/08/17 to 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 (fix: 252 247 3330). If have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank Jennings at (252) "264 3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested. )3 {1 Y 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. k This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED ... DATE -5/'Nothing Colnpares�. Slate of NoAh Carolina I Environmcnal Quality I Coastal Mana;cment 401 S. Griffin St., Sit 3001 rJi=bcth City, NC 27909 .•, - • 252-2"-39011252-331.2951 Iraq Kl_r�ffl Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY August 18, 2017 MEMORANDUM TO: RECEIVED AUG 2 12017 DOA STATE PROPERTY OFFICE Tim Walton, 44emagec— blpec—fM t'. State Property Office ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary BRAXTON C. DAVIS Director FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator c/o Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries Project Location: AR-160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean off Dare County Proposed Project: Make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form 09/08/17 to 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (fax: 252-247-3330). If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank Jennings at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. 1This 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 DATERECOEIVED -^'Nothing Compares AUG 2 4 2017 State of Nortb Caroline I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 401 5 Griffin 25t22Ste 64390l1 2'-33312 5ifax) DCM- MHD CITY N Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY August 18, 2017 MEMORANDUM TO: C E u V AUG 2 3 2017 Shellfish Sanitation E ;e. water Quality sec' Shannon Jenkins Environmental Health— Shellfish Sanitation ROY COOPER Govemm MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary BRAXTON C. DAVIS Mm,tor FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator c/o Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries RECEIVED AUG 25 2017 ®CM- A411D CITY Project Location: AR-160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean off Dare County Proposed Project: Make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form 09/08/17 to 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (fax: 252-247-3330). If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank Jennings at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are 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 E/3 `-1 /17 f02 Si-w.nA,-,1q Nothing Compares State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 401 S. Griffin St., Ste 300 1 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-264-39011252-331.2951 [fax[ Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY August 18, 2017 MEMORANDUM TO: Clif Whitfield, Environmental Engineer DWR— Public Water Supply Section, WaRO ROY COOPER Govemor MICHAEL S. REGAN secretary BRAXTON C. DAVIS D/rector k�ECEIVED AUG 2 8 2017 FROM: Doug Huggeit, Major Permits Coordinator c/o Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management SUBJECT: ICAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries Project Location: AR-160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean off Dare County Proposed Project: Make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form 09/08/17 to 400 Commerce Avenue. Morehead City, NC 28557 (fax: 252-247-3330). If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank Jennings at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are 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 W / DATE +7 --�Nothing Compares. - State of North Carolina, I Favlrouraeetel Quality I coastal MmleOemeat 401 S. Gi ffm St., Ste 3001 Mizabeth.City, NC 27909. 252-264-3901 [252.331.2951 Put Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY August 18, 2017 TO: C. 171.0$.zz.�z Maria Tripp Dunn NC Wildlife Resources Commission ROY COOPER Govemoi MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary BRAXTON C. DAVIS Dvrctor FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator c/o Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management RECEIVED SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review SEP 0 5 2017 Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries DCM- MHD C -., Project Location: AR-160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean off Dare County Proposed Project: Make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form 09/08/17 to 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (fax: 252-247-3330). If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank Jennings at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested. REPLY: /This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. V 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 Nothmg Compares State of North Caroline I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 401 S. Griffin St., Ste 300 J FJvsbeth City, NC 27909 252-264-39011252-331-2951 jfn,1 Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY August 18, 2017 MEMORANDUM TO: RECEIVED AOR 8 5 loll DW-FlshNrlas WARO Shane Staples, Fisheries Resource Specialist Division of Coastal Management, WaRO ROY COOPER Govemor MICHAEL S. REGAN Semlary BRAXTON C. DAVIS Dimaor FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator c/o Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management l SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries Project Location: AR-160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean off Dare County Proposed Project: Make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form 09/08/17 to 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (fax: 252-247-3330). If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank Jennings at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. tl 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 Nm1h Carolina I Eoviroameolal Quality I Coastal Maoaeernm 401 S. Gril fa St., Ste 3001 Elizabeth City, INC 27909 252.264-39011252-331-2951 Ifaal Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY August 18, 2017 MEMORANDUM TO: REGENED/NGDENR/DWR AUG 25 2017 Water Quality Regional Operations Section Washington Regional 011100 ROY COOPER Govemor MICHAEL S. REGAN Seerelaq BRAXTON C. DAVIS Direolor Anthony Scarbraugh, DWR - Water Quality - 401, WaRO FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator c/o Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management, SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries Project Location: AR-160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean off Dare County Proposed Project: Make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form 09/08/17 to 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (fax: 252-247-3330). If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank Jennings at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested. REPLY: Tlys agency has no objection to the project ,as proposed. V/ rhis agency has no comment on the proposed project. Cy tWr l7 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. DATE C14 /1-7 "''Nothing Compares,,.. Smtc of Non11 Carolina I Environmcnial Quality I Constal Managmenl 401 S. Griffin St., Sic 300 1 Elivnhefh City, INC 27909 252-264-39011252.331-2951 [foal R Water Resources kn%innunental Quit it, NCDEQ— NC Division of Marine Fisheries Attn:Jason Peters PO Box 769 Morehead City, NC 28557 NOT A LAMA PERMIT September 11, 2017 ROY COOPER ciar r„r MICHAEL S. REGAN -Seerrnrry S. JAY ZIMMERMAN d)h ecn r DWR k 17-1093 DARE County Subject: APPROVAL OF 401 WATER QUALITY' CERTIFICATION WITH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AR-160 ENHANCEMENTS—BONNER BRIDGE DEMOLITION DEBRIS Dear Mr. Peters: You have our approval for the impacts:listed below for the purpose described in your application dated August 18, 2017 and received by the Division of Water Resources (Division) on August 22, 2017. These impacts are covered by the attached Water Quality General Certification Number 4097 and the conditions listed below. This certification is associated with theuse of CAMA Major Permit and General Permit(s) 198000291 issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). This Certification allows you to use the CAMA Major Permit when the Division of Coastal Management Issues it. Please note that you should get any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your project, including those required by (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the enclosed certification(s) or general permit and the following additional conditions: The following impacts are hereby approved provided that all of the other specific and general conditions of the Certification are met. No other Impacts are approved, including incidental impacts. [15A NCAC 02B .0506(b)(c)] Type of Impact Amount Approved Amount Reduced Plan location/ (units) (units) Reference Permanent Temporary Attached Open Water OW-1 (Fill from Bonner Bridge Demolition to Enhance Existing 55.75 (acres) 0 (acres) Figure 4 Artificial Reef) 2. Water Quality Certification Stag or North Carolina': lineironmenlnl Quality I Water Resonrces•Wahs Quality Regional Operulinns Section•Washinglon Regional Offt iA3 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 252-946-6431 NCDEQ- DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES DWR017-1093 401APPROVAL Page 2 of 3 The proposed project must comply with all the conditions of the General Water Quality Certifications) 4097. 115A NCAC 02B .0507(c)) Continuing Compliance 3. Turbidity Standard The Permittee shall adhere specially to 15A NCAC 02B ,0220 Tidal Salt Water Quality for Class SB Waters (3)(g) pH: shall be normal for waters in the area, which generally shall range between 6.8 and 8.5 except that swamp waters may have a pH as low as 4.3 if it Is the result of natural conditions; (1) Turbidity: the turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds this level due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be increased. [15A NCAC 02B .0222] 4. Recycled Concrete Inspection All reuse and/or recycled concrete must be free from loose dirt, fine particulate material, and other pollutants. This Office will require an initial on -site meeting between the Division staff, Division of Marine Fisheries and the demolition contractor representatives prior to bridge demolition material being deployed to ensure materials are free from pollutants. 115A NCAC 02B .0222] Other Conditions S. This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested. [G.S. 143-215.5] These Certifications 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.coml or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at (919) 431-3000 for information. Within sixty (60) calendardays 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:O0am and S:OOpm, excluding official state holidays). The petition may be faxed to the OAH at (919) 431-3100, 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 Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center 1711 New Hope Church Road Raleigh, NC 27699.6714 Raleigh, NC 27609-6285 t NCDEQ- DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES DWRH 17-1093 401APPROVAL Page 3 of 3 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DEQ: William F. Lane, General Counsel Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 This letter completes the review of the Division under section 401 of the Clean Water Rules. Please .contact Anthony Scarbraugh at 252-948-3924 or anthonv.scarbraugh@ncdenr.eov if you have any questions -or concerns. Sincerely, 1�`�'+ Robert Tankard, Assistant egional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources,, NCDEQ Enclosures: GC 4097 Certification of Completion cc: Gregg Bodnar, DCM Morehead City Office (via email) Frank Jennings, DCM Elizabeth City (via email) Josh Pelletier, USACE Washington Regulatory Field Office (via email) Laserfiche File ./ .-a 0 0,02750.060 0.11 NaV6Cal Ml" 0 Reef Centerpoint F-1 Reef Boundary Proposed Material Grids Q Reef Construction Zone a = Existing Reef Material Existing Material Grids design for AR-160. Note there is a 150 ft. buffer of no constructinn around the perimeter of the reef site. The construction boundary is gridded into 150 ft x 150 ft grids, for planning reef deployments. For reference, yellow highlighted grids house existing artificial reef materials. Orange grids 1-3, are where we propose to deploy bridge material. Figure Date: 5/2/17. APPROVED North Carolina Environmental Management Commission Division of Water R�urt"cxafn,cNauq i o1. M„p �lwgr nnm<, 4 rC lo., 1p.Uao%iG91 NlgtfhMYd (iry.MgN0terglinO 86S5T date fj y 2Q 17 252 7t6 011 Permit # I `7-Y c y 3 NuraM.ftnne, WW-AW,pol 8/tU1011 101]MAh1 Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY August 18, 2017 ul'Im,r:yillu I Charlan Owens, District Planner Division of Coastal Management ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secrelory BRAXTON C. DAVIS Dlreclor FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator c/o Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries Project Location: AR-160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean off Dare County Proposed Project: Make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form 09/08/17 to 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (fax: 252-247-3330). If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank Jennings at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are 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 objec a protect for reasons described in the attached k 5comments. RECEIVED DATE SEP 112017 '� Nothing Compares DC M- M H D CITY State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 401 S. Griffin St., Ste 3001 Elizabeth City, INC 27909 252-264-39011252-331-2951 [fax] Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAI. OUALITY MEMORANDUM TO: Gregg Bodnar, Major Permits Processing Coordinator Division of Coastal Management FROM: Charlan Owen lCP, NE District Planner Division of Co al Management ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary BRAXTON C. DAVIS Director SUBJECT: Major Permit Request by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program to place up to 100,000 tons of demolition material from the Bonner Bridge removal project within up to 55.75 acres of Artificial Reef-160, in the Atlantic Ocean, 5.7 nautical miles southeast of the Oregon Inlet sea buoy, near Dare County. DATE: September 6, 2017 Consistency Determination: The request is consistent with/not in conflict with the Dare County 2009 Land Use Plan certified by the CRC on February 24, 2011. Overview: The 162.3 acre project site is in the Atlantic Ocean, 5.7 nautical miles southeast of the Oregon Inlet sea buoy. Water depths at the site are approximately 66 feet below Mean Low Water (MLW). Bottom habitat in this area consists of sand and muddy sand. The site is known as Artificial Reef-160 (AR-160). Existing enhancements at AR-160 cover 1.43 acres and include two (2) 440 long foot liberty ships, 271 tons of concrete pipe, 215 concrete pilings and 69 reef balls. The reef maintains a navigable water depth of 30 feet below MLW and is a known diving site. AR-160 is located within the 3-mile nautical boundary line for state permit jurisdiction. Placement of up to 100,000 tons of demolition material from the Bonner Bridge removal project within up to 55.75 acres of AR-160 is proposed. A 30 foot navigational water depth will be maintained. The Atlantic Ocean is classified as SB at the project site and is open to shellfishing. A review of significant historic or archaeological resources was not provided. Anticipated Impacts resulting from this project are expected to include: the disturbance of 55.75 acres of Public Trust Area/Estuarine Waters Area of Environmental Concern (AEC). RECEIVED SEP 11 2017 --:-'>�Nothtng Compares� /gy State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal ManaliementD C M - M H D CITY TY Elizabeth City Office 1 401 South Griffin Street, Suite 300 1 Elizabeth City. North Carolina 27909 2522643901 North 'Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Coastal Management MEMORANDUM Page 2 of 3 Basis for Determination: The project site is in the Atlantic Ocean. As indicated on Page 217 of the Dare County Land Use Plan (LUP) the "Conservation" designation applies to all CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs). As indicated on Page 217, the purpose of the Conservation classification is to provide for the effective long-term management and protection of significant, limited, or irreplaceable areas. A glossary of terms used in the policy statements is provided on Page 139. These include. Advocate: to promote or encourage Encourage: to favor or foster (also see support) Recognize: to show awareness of an issue or condition Shall: mandatory, not optional, a more formal term for "will" Should: preferred or recommended but not mandatory in all cases Support: to foster; may imply financial support The following LUP policies may be applicable to this request. Public Access: Policy PA#1, Page 142. "Dare County supports the preservation and protection of the public's right to access and use of the public trust areas and waters." Policy PA#7, Page 145. "Beach nourishment is the preferred shoreline management alternative along the ocean beaches of Dare County... In addition to beach nourishment, the use of terminal groins, offshore reefs, and other similar techniques are compatible with the shoreline management goals of Dare County." Land Use Compatibility: Policy LUC#15, Page 159 RECEIVED SEP 112017 DCM- MHD CITY "The Dare County Board of Commissioners supports the protection of structures, lands, and artifacts that have been identified by the NC Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History, as archaeologically or historically significant. On a case -by -case basis individual protection/management strategies should be implemented to ensure archaeological and/or historical resources are not destroyed." Nothing Complares� State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management Elizabeth City Office 1 401 South Griffm Street, Suite 300 1 Elizabeth City. North Carolina 27909 252 264 3901 'North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Coastal Management MEMORANDUM Page 3 of 3 Natural Hazards: Water Quality: Policy NH#2, Page 180. Implementation Strategy, Page 180. 1.1. Rely on existing CAMA AEC regulations to address development activities along the ocean beaches, estuarine shoreline, and other public trust areas in unincorporated Dare County..." Fisheries Resources Policy WQ#11, Page 193. "Dare County recognizes the importance of our surrounding waters that serve as habitats for the area's abundant fisheries resources. The continued productivity of Dare County's fisheries shall be fostered through restoration and protection of the unique ecosystems upon which they depend. Dare County supports measures to protect and preserve designated primary nursery areas by the Division of Marine Fisheries..." Local Areas of Concern: Policy LAC#4, Page 200. "Dare County encourages federal and state regulatory agencies to consider fast -tracking of public purposes projects..." SEP 11 2017 DCM- MHD CITY Nothing Compares. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management Elizabeth City Office 1 401 South Griffin Street, Suite 300 1 Elizabeth City. North Carolina 27909 252 264 3901 Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY August 18, 2017 TO: R19@2 OW L19 1AUG 2 5 2017 U HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Renee Gledhill -Early NC Department of Cultural Resources ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN secretary BRAXTON C. DAVIS Director FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator c/o Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries 6-9 1-7-1570 e dbJ N&lti-a-17 d� 9�8 Project Location: AR-160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean off Dare County Proposed Project: Make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form 09/08/17 to 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (fax: 252-247-3330). If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank Jennings at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. SEP 18 2011 This agency has no comment on the proposed project. DCM- MHD CITY This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. n SIGNED DATE Nothing Compares State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 401 S. Griffin St., Ste 3001 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 AUG 252-264-39011252-331-2951 ]fax] AVID 2 8 2011 DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, Artificial Reef Program, 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: AR-160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean, off Dare County Latitude: 350 43' 88" N Longitude: 750 26' 77" W 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/DF 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: WasofSite Applicant PVisit — N/A N/A 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application i City eceComplete — 08/11/17 Office 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan — Dare County Land Classification From LUP - Conservation (B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA,EW (C) Water Dependent: Yes (D) Intended Use: Ocean Reef Enhancement (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A Planned -N/A (F) Type of Structures: Existing — AR-160 3 shipwrecks and habitat material Planned - Bonner Bridge demolition material (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A Source — N/A 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: Open Water: PTA, EW (D) Total Area Disturbed: 55.75 acres (E) Primary Nursery Area: No (F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes FILLED: 55.7 CEIVE AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NC Division of Marine Fisheries proposes to make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge. Project Setting The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) maintains several artificial reefs in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the North Carolina coast. Artificial Reef-160 (AR-160) is one of those reefs. It is located at 35' 43' 89" N, 750 6' 77" W or 5.7 nm southeast of the Oregon Inlet sea buoy. The site is defined by a 1,500 ft. radius circular boundary, 66 ft. encompassing a total area of 162.3 acres. Water depth at the site is approximately below mean low water (MLW). Bottom habitat in this area consists of sand and muddy sand. NC Division of Marine Fisheries Field Investigation Report Page 2 Previously, the reef site was enhanced by the deposition of two hulls from the liberty ships, "Dionysus", "Zane Gray', and a wooden trawler "Irving H" as well as concrete pipes, pilings, and reef balls. The reef maintains a navigable water depth of 30 ft. below MLW and is a known diving site. Development Proposal The applicant proposes to add demolition material from the Bonner Bridge removal project, to AR-160. The applicant indicates that up to 100,000 tons of demolition material will be deposited within the designated reef area and that up to 55.75 acres will be impacted by this project. A 30 ft. water depth will be maintained. Anticipated Impacts The project will result in approximately 55.75 acres of Public Trust Area and Estuarine Waters Areas of Environmental concerns disturbed by bridge debris deposition. Temporary Water Turbidly will occur during construction. Submitted by: Frank Jennings Date: August 15, 2017 RECOVED AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY August 18, 2017 Jason Peters NC Division of Marine Fisheries PO Box 769 Morehead City, NC 28557 Dear Mr. Peters: ROY COOPER MICHAEL S. REGAN BRAXTON C. DAVIS Obecto, RiErEIVED AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY The NC Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for State approval for development of your property located AR- 160, 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean, off Dare County. It was received complete on August 11, 2017, and appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is October 25, 2017. An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day. If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from August 11, 2017, you may request a meeting with the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of your project. Such a meeting will be held within five working days from the receipt of your written request and shall include the property owner, developer, and project designer/consultant. NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of- way fronting your property, or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application. , NoWinq Cnm[3a1:'s - State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 401 S. Griffin St., Ste 3001 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-264-39011252-331-2951 [11ax] Jason Peters NC Division of Marine Fisheries August 18, 2017 Page 2 An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by the appropriate State or Federal agency. Please contact me, if you have any questions and or if you wish to receive a copy of the field report. Sincerely, 14e nings District Manager, Northeastern District NC Division of Coastal Management FJ/eg Enclosure cc: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator, DCM, Morehead City AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY t LAMA PERMIT APPLIED FOR PROJECT: Make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by plPcing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material ffAm the Bonner Bridge r ® o September 12, 2017 -, (MMMPNTS ACCEPTED THROUGH APPLICANT. FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT THE LOCAL PERMIT OFFICER BELOW: Jason Peters Frank Jennings NC Division of Marine Fisheries 401 S. Griffin Street, Suite 300 PO Box 769 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Morehead City, NC 28557 252-264-3901 252-808-8063 � R 'This is a word processing form to be completed in Microsoft Word' NC Division of Coastal Management Major Permit Application Computer Sheet (1110112012) ,pert' Pie ag Rr" Applicant: pt blVlSlorl Dr JNIi-I'ItJ4` �Ib(t lelES �}ICTIrjG114L Date:—/s,_�% Project Site County 1% A R L- Staff• � J EO-1 I °UGd District EgElizabeth City ElWashington ❑Morehead City ❑Wilmington Project Name: _- Rover File: 3.T ° q 3' V3 n! 7J"°.ZG - 7 Date of initial application submittal (EX.,1/812007): $//r 17 Date application 'received as complete"in the Field office (DC• 1/8/2007): ; / / I / / 7 Permit Authorization: CAMA Dredge & Fill Wooth SITE DESCRIPTION/PERMIT INFORMATION PNA: ❑Yes MNo Photos Taken: Yes ❑ Nd'® Setback Required (riparian): ❑Yes gNo Critical Habitat: El Yes No ONot Sure 15 foot waiver obtained: El Yes ESNo Hazard Notification Returned: El Yes 1KNo SAV: El Yes ffNo EINot Sure Shell Bottom: El Yes JENo 0 Not Sure Temporary Impacts: X)Yes ❑No Sandbags: Dyes ESNo El Not Sure Did the land use classification come from countyLUP: ®Yes ❑No Mitigation� Required (optional): ❑Yes LINO Moratorium Conditions: El Yes (SNO []NA Environmental Assessment Done: ❑Yes ®No ❑NA SECONDARY WATER CLASSIFICATION— OPTIONAL (choose MAX of 4) P14 Future Water Supply (FWS) ❑ Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) ❑Swamp Waters (SW) High Quality Waters (HQW) ❑ Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) WETLANDS IMPACTED N 1 & ❑ (404) Corp. of Engineers (Jurisdictional El (LS) Sea lavender (Limonium sp.) (SS) Glasswort (Salicomia sp.) wetlands) ❑ (CJ) Saw grass (Cladium jamaicense) ❑ (SA) Salt marsh cordgrass (Spartina (SY) Salt reed grass (Spartina altemiflora) cynosuroides) (DS) Salt or spike grass (Distichlis El (SC) Buthush or three square (Scirpus ❑ CM Cattail (Typha sp.) spicata) ap.) ❑ (JR) Black needlerush (Juncos ❑ (SP) SaWmeadow grass (Spartina roemenanus) patens) APPLICATION FEE No fee required - $0.00 III(A) Private w/D&F up to 1 acre; 3490 El Ill(D) Pm. public orcomm w/D&F to 1 can be applied - $250 acre; 3490 can? be applied - $400 El Minor Modification to a CAMA Major Major Modification to a CAMA Major 29 IV Any development involving D&F of permit - $100 permit - $250 more than 1 acre - $475 ❑ Permit Transfer- $100 111(B) Public or commercial w/D&F to 1 Express Permit - $2000 acre; 3490 can be applied - $400 Major development extension request - IL Public or commercial/no dredge ECEIVED $100 and/or fill - $400 ❑ 1. Private no dredge and/or fill - $250 III(C) Priv. public orcomm wiD&F to 1 acre; 3490 can be applied; DCM needs DWQ agreement- $400 CITY ..W 252-808-2808 :: 1.888.4RCOAST :: www nccoastalmanagement_net revised: Nov. 2012 NC Division of Coastal Mgt. Application Computer Sheet, Page 2 of 2,, Applicant Date: Describe below the ACTIVITIES that have been applied for. All values should match the dimension order, and units of measurement found In your Activities code sheet. TYPE REPLACE Activity Name Number Choose Choose Dimension f Dimension 2 Dimension 3 Dimension 4 One One Rear zv"AkeWeOl NewWbrWo Replace SS, i1�6 i m Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N %o oPc'r'r w4WA$ New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Wok Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work El Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work 0 Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work ❑ Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work ❑ Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work El Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Wok El Replace Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N New Work U Replace „ Maint ❑ ❑ Y ❑ N Fo' revised Nov. 2012 s NC Division of Coastal Mgt. Application Computer Sheet, Page 3 of 3) Applicant: Date: Describe below the HABITAT disturbances forthe application. All values should match the name, and units of measurement found In your Habitat code sheet Habitat Name DISTURB TYPE Choose One TOTAL Sq. Ft. (Applied for. Disturbance total includes any anticipated restoration or temp impacts) FINAL Sq. Ft (Anticipated final disturbance. Excludes any restoration andior temp impact amount TOTAL Feet (Applied for. Disturbance total inctudes any anticipated restoration or temp im cis FINAL Feet (Anticipated final disturbance. Excludes any restoration and/or temp Impact amount bA170 pTA OJ Dredge ❑ Fill P9 Both ❑ Other ❑ �. z Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑ RECEIVED AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY 252.808-2808 :: 1.8884RCOAST :: www,neeoastalmanagement_net revised: Nov. 2012 MAJOR PERMIT FEE MATRIX Applicant: NC Off151on9 or MAAIIJR 1�lS#ErPIC-S ARTIr-10 )� REEP peo&t A Selection Development Type Fee DCM % DWO % (14300 16014351000931625 6253) (243001602 435100095 2341) I. Private, non-commercial development that does not $250 100% ($250) 0% ($0) involve the filling or excavation of any wetlands or open water areas: ll. Public or commercial development that does not $400 100% ($400) 0% ($0) involve the filling or wg excavation of any wetlands or open water areas: ❑ Major Modification to a $250 100% ($250) 0% ($0) CAMA Major permit III. For development that involves the filling and/or excavation of up to 1 acre of wetlands and/or open water areas, determine if A, B, C, or D below applies: III(A). Private, non- commercial development, if $250 100% ($250) 0% ($0) General Water Quality Certification No. 4097 (See attached can be applied: III(B). Public or commercial development, if General $400 100% ($400) 0% ($0) Water Quality Certification No. 4097 (See attached) can be applied: III(C). If General Water Quality Certification No. $400 60% ($240) 40% ($160) 4097 (see attached) could be applied, but DCM staff determined that additional RECEIVED review and written DWQ concurrence is needed AUG 21 2017 because of concerns related to water quality or life: III(D). If General Water Quality Certification No. $400 60% ($240) 40% ($160) Iaquatic 4097 (see attached) cannot be applied: IV. For development that JIVKI involves the filling and/or $475 60% ($285) 40% ($190) excavation of more than one acre of wetlands and/or open water areas: ROY COOPER G,"'rr�,�r MICHAEL S. REGAN Ser,erory BRAXTON C. DAVIS Director Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL OUAL11Y EMAIL MEMORANDUM TO: Susan Simpson The Coastland Times Manteo, NC 27954 legals @ thecoastlandtimes.net FROM: Ella Godfrey DATE: August 18, 2017 SUBJECT: Public Notice: NC Division of Marine Fisheries Please publish the attached Notice in the Wednesday, August 23, 2017 issue of The Coastland Times. The State Office of Budget and Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the affidavit, an original copy of the published notice, and an original invoice to Melissa Sebastian, NC Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557, (Telephone 252-808-2808). Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our Elizabeth City office (252) 264-3901. Attachment cc: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator, DCM, Morehead City Sarah Young, PIO, DCM, Raleigh Melissa Sebastian, Accounts Payable, DCM, Morehead City RECEIVED File AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY -^/'Nothing Compares..- ^, State of North Carolina I E, iuonmental Quality I Coastal Management 401 S. Gruen St., Suite 300 1 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-264-39011252331-2951 (fax] NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The NC Department of Environmental Quality hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) that application for a development permit in an AEC as designated under the CAMA was received on 08/11/17. NC Division of Marine Fisheries proposes to make improvements to Artificial Reef-160 by placing up to 100,000 tons of bridge demolition material from the Bonner Bridge at 5.7 nm SE of Oregon Inlet, sea buoy, Atlantic Ocean, off Dare County. A copy of the entire application may be reviewed at the office of the Division of Coastal Management, located at 401 S Griffin St, Ste 300, Elizabeth City, NC, 252-264- 3901 during normal business hours. Comments mailed to Braxton Davis, Director, DCM, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557, prior to 09/12/17, will be considered in making the permit decision. Later comments will be considered up to the time of permit decision. Project modification may occur based on review & comment by the public, state & federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided upon written request. PLEASE PUBLISH ON: August 23, 2017 RECEIVEL'-) AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD Cl-",' Received ROY COOPER v% 18 1017 6, verna MICHAEL S. REGAN ManneFishenes 01VM-EC BRAXTON C. DAVIS ENV$AONMENTR, UU4UTY 1)IM[/fY CAMA Major Permit Application Narrative NC Division of Marine Fisheries August 2017 Final North Carolina Artificial Reef Program sites The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NC DMF) Artificial Reef Program has been formally operating since the 1970's, and has a total of 68 permitted artificial reefs and oyster sanctuaries within the state of North Carolina. Twenty-five (25) of these sites are in the states estuaries, while 43 are in ocean waters. In 2016, the NC DMF released an artificial reef guide which outlines each of the artificial reefs and oyster sanctuaries. The artificial reef guide provides material information, latitude longitude information, and a figure of the material on each of the reef sites. A pdf version of the hardcopy reef guide can be found at: htto://t)ortal.ncdenr.ory/e/document library/pet file?uuid=24160156-4b96-49e6-9126- 4fa488b49cbb&proupld=38337. The NC DMF Artificial Reef Program has also developed an interactive reef guide, set up in an ArcGIS format is available here: hnps://ncdenr.maps.arcizis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=3b27e8594cb6444c88b5525b f763aa55. The interactive guide is complete with material shapefiles, latitude/longitude information, side -scan sonar imagery, and much more. This is available for review by the public, state, and federal agencies. Materials For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials that are approved for reef building. Accordingly, NCDMF adheres to program documentation which details specifications for acceptable reef construction materials, based on federal and state guidance (references available upon request). It should be specially noted that all materials placed at the state's artificial reef sites are free of hydrocarbons, contaminants, and toxins, as required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and other agencies involved in permitting of artificial reefs. All trash, wood, lines, and floating debris must also be removed. It should be noted that lead based paint is not likely a problem as the bridge was blast cleaned in the 1980's and 2011. It should also be noted that materials are visually inspected by NCDMF and/or the contractors, to ensure there is no oil, hydrocarbons, or contaminants. If materials are found to be contaminated, the material would be disposed of properly and not put on our artificial reefs. Finally, it should be noted that rebar will be limited to 3" in length on all bridge materials, but will be cut flush when feasible. State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendell Street iP.O, Bat 7691 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 252-726-7021 RECEIVED AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY Narrative 11onnerBrldgKAvA.pdf 1 8/15/2017 10:46:49 AM Project Background Stakeholders Presently, the North Carolina Division of Transportation (NCDOT) is engaged in a contract with PCL construction to replace the NC-12 bridge across Oregon Inlet (Bonner Bridge). The demolition and disposal portion of this contract will be completed in coordination with the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) Artificial Reef Program. Demolished bridge material will be transported to four (4) (AR-130, AR140, AR-140, AR-160) existing ocean reef sites to create artificial reef habitat (Figure 1). In this project, DMF's role will be to ensure the sites 1) are appropriately permitted, 2) materials meet acceptable use guidelines, and 3) operations comply with established permit conditions. PCL construction will conduct all phases of demolition and deployment on site, with support provided by division staff for material placement. General Information AR-160 is located within the three -nautical mile boundary line, whereas AR-130, AR- 140, and AR-145 are in federal waters. This CAMA permit application will only address those planned enhancements at AR-160. Site AR-160 AR-160 is located at 35 43.888' N 75 26.771' W, or 5.7 nm southeast of the Oregon Inlet sea buoy. The site is defined by a 1500 ft. radius circular boundary, encompassing a total area of 162.27 acres in total. These reef boundaries have been reviewed and approved by NCDCM (Attachment 1). Site depth is 66 ft. and has a charted minimum vertical clearance of 30 feet. In consideration of site depth and required clearance, this site allows for a construction profile of up to 36 ft. (Figure 2). Based on interpretation of side -scan data, the bottom habitat consists of sand and muddy sand. Surveys revealed no existing shell resource or natural hardbottom within the proposed boundary. To date, approximately 1.43 acres has been developed with the most recent construction occurring in 2002. Existing materials already on AR-160 include two 440 ft. liberty ships, 271 tons of concrete pipe, 215 concrete pilings, and 69 reef balls (Figure 3). Proposed Enhancements Materials In communication with NCDOT and PCL, we estimate to total project tonnage to be up to 100,000 tons of dismantled bridge pieces. These pieces will include bridge spans, bridge piles, bents, double t-girders. Concrete bridge pieces are consistent with state guidelines for acceptable artificial reef materials (Attachment 2). As the NCDOT-PCL contract prescribes, AR-160 will receive approximately 55% (44,000 — 55,000 tons) of the total tonnage. However, given project logistics and relatively unpredictable weather and inlet conditions in this area, AR-160 may receive up to the full complement of 100,000 tons. We propose to permit this site for up to 100,000 tons of the bridge material. Spatial Design of Reef As standard practice the reef program, we maintain a 150 ft. buffer of no construction on the inside perimeter of the reef boundary. The remaining area of the reef is gridded into 150 ft. x 150 ft. grids for spatial reference and planning purposes (Figure 4). State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendell Street I PO. Box 769 I Morehead City. North Carolina 28551 252-T1b-7021 RECEIVL-- AUG 21 2017 Nanative_BonnerBridgeCAMA.pdf 2 8115/2017 10:46:50AM In order to distribute the materials in a logical and simple manner, we propose to designate three large block zones within the boundaries of the AR-160 reef site (Figures 4, 5, and 6). In figure 4, these areas are highlighted in orange and labeled as 1, 2, and 3. Zone 1 is 15.5 acres, zone 2 is 24.75 acres, and zone 3 is 15.5 acres of enhancement space. Plans will be to distribute the materials in these areas, starting in zone 1, and not to exceed 36 ft. of vertical profile (Figure 5 and 6). For the purposes of this permit, it should be assumed that a total of 55.75 acres will be impacted as a result of this project. Reef Construction/ Material Deployments Total number of deployment days on site will be determined by the capability of the deployment contractor (PCL). However, we do not anticipate the demolition portion of their contract to extend beyond ten months once demolition commences. Demolition is slated to begin as early as June 2018, but could start as late as November 2018. Construction of the artificial reef can be expected anytime between June 2018 and September 2019. PCL Construction will be conducting all deployments as defined in contract with NCDOT, however NCDMF personal will be on -site for all deployments to make sure permit and vertical clearance compliance is maintained. To guide deployments, program staff will mark daily deployment locations with visible references above the waterline, using recreational grade GPS. NCDMF staff will ensure reef construction operations and methodology are consistent with historically successful practices. Reef Monitoring During construction, NCDMF staff will serve as observer(s) to ensure proper permit and building compliance. Deployed materials will be surveyed with calibrated onboard sonar to verify compliance with vertical clearance requirements. When time allows, staff will survey the sites with bathymetric mapping equipment, as an update to the Artificial Reef program's artificial reef guide and habitat records. Staff will also perform SCUBA surveys on reef sites to observe material condition, as time allows. The Artificial Reef program also employs an online survey for recreational users to provide feedback on Artificial Reefs through its website, including AR-160. Further, artificial reefs are included in MRIP survey questionnaires, which can offer valuable biological information. Protected Resource Avoidance NCDMF staff will perform all avoidance measures as proposed to USACE (July 11, 2017; Attachment 3). During the scoping meeting for this project, no concerns were raised about the construction timeline and potential impacts to protected resources at AR-160. Reef Marking AR-160 is an existing reef site and is clearly marked on NOAA charts. NCDMF will not maintain any physical marking on station. Rare of North Carofara I Dwhirm of Marine Ftsherks 3441Are.M1Stteef P.OBox7691 Morehead City, NorthCarohx 28557 152-726-7021 RECEIVED AUG 21 2017 DCM_ MHO CITY Narrative BonnerBddgeCAMA.pdf 3 8/15/2017 10:1291 AM -i r ..r' ... Real Dklarm m Noubcol ° '_ ... i.. . ,43PS .... Miles from ole8on Inlet Sea 81rWV . .�••.. - :3r OlLtW N•':' 31AWW AR-130...... 11.6 .i. AR-140...... 8.2 ♦�� ,F, v ,. AR-160...... 5.7 _ ? � �_; �:,y `L :.� � '+r« • NOW AR180malrlal k net Mawr tiotraradan Clrt -:..':_ ��_ >).:.��♦�, ;.- �. x�..... • 1. �!:.,, .ar.:,�_...r.:� � :-�;. ':.� a r — 75-31781• W 'Ls• . .f�•.. its � s\ �, b,'1�"\t\..�.;:� •, ,...~`',.:•' - ,.: ^._'u.• ,eT r1 r a�,� �%v`i�n ! .'�'... ,17723.883•W � . .puny, ',vpi• _ _. .. ,' •' r 4. "+ `� Artificial Reefs Off Oregon Inlet wa 3 Figure 1. The four reef locations where Bonner bridge demolition materials will be placed. Date August 16, 2010. State&North Carolina I Division&Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead Cay. North Carolina 28557 252-726-7021 plv r7ENED :n►��•.. IJIHD CITY Narrative aormftdgeC Mkpd/ 4 811512017 10:1791 AM AR-160 y "A 011 M'qt f A 136.5' magnetic - 5.7 natmk:al miles from Oregon Inlet Sea Buoy 0 375 750 1.500 Feet l i r i l r r i l t emdts: Old Boundary Information: jUnknownl G'MA Unknown MACE SAWC077-N-028-OWO092 Proposed Ca Iff0rit Q Exietin9 Material Haan PrepwW Ue117 Proposed Reef Boundary Proposed Gourd ItrfomreUon: Center 35' 43.888' N 75' 26.771' W Radius 1500ft. lfi2.27 aces Material 1.43 acres Sitep 66ft Mln. Vertltal dearana 30ft. deerana Verified es Figure 2. AR-160 Artificial Reef site -specific details. Figure date: 4/18/17. RECEIVED State of North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries 3441Arcndell Ttrnr I PO. Box 769I Morehead Coy, North Carolina 28557 252-72e-7027 Narrative AUG 21 2011 'DCM" MH® CITY 9onneraritlgeCAMA.ptlf 5 9/15/2017 tOJ 2:01 AM AR-160 aesse eNar NeM IM.r �.w•nm. si..a�� �wr xan o�wu� xwr s« soar r xa w.,.e.eaga ��. Odom NrNL3M P.M+1rrM1 1 Nb IIneM M'N.@3'N ]YM111'W 2 P"oniaN IWIMN 3raWN WAMVW NMNIMNMN IMM 3 alwilm Iwo 3 awk M•MAMW 4 MAMMY NWU M•aWN M•M9IrW 5 C Pkw 2r Re, QM wl1,M6'N M•MM3'W 3 aw Ltiay ME2Nr Brr INMM • 4&WN •M'M.M IN +•M•4 MN ••M•MIMW 'M.rN"SenOM crosMN i "PilieNreeiew -. 14 N.C. Narine Fisheries Reef Gold. AR-160 a.wN InINI Reef NOh3. �2. >r i. N.C. MerirM Rshenes Reef Guide is Figure 3. Existing material information in table form (left) and corresponding figure (right). Figure Date: 5/2/17. Stine of North Carolina 1 Division of Marine fisheries 3441 Arendell Street i P.O Box 7691 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 252-726-7021 REGE�vED AUG 21 ZO11 pC* CXTY Narrative BonnerBrldgeCAMA.pdf 6 8/15/2017 10:12M AM _G 5 •1 ♦ Reef Centerpoint Q Reef Boundary Proposed Material Grids OReef Construction Zone ® Existing Reef Material Existing Material Grids Figure 4. Spatial design for AR-160. Note there is a 150 ft. buffer of no construction around the perimeter of the reef site. The construction boundary is gridded into 150 ft x 150 ft grids, for planning reef deployments. For reference, yellow highlighted grids house existing artificial reef materials. Orange grids 1-3, are where we propose to deploy bridge material. Figure Date: 5/2/17. (RECEIVED state of Noah Carohm I Dmsim, of Marine FWwries AUG 21 2017 3441 ArendelMmet I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead Crty. North ra ofim 28557 252-T26-7021 DCM- MHD CITY Narratbe Bo .n ,BridgeCAMA.pdf 7 WISM17 IU12. 1W 66 feet v V C i N a! v V i al w O aJ a2 O m . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . a! to n3 E c 0 V 7 0 0 V 4— Qj v w rn Figure 5. Side -view of the proposed reef enhancement on AR-160. Note the total depth of site at 66 feet, and the vertical profile of 30 ft, which leaves 36 ft. of vertical building space. Also, note the multiple bridge material types (bridge spans, bridge piles, A-Jax, bents, and double t-girders). Bridge material is not to scale and will likely be more spread out than this depiction. Figure Date: 5/2/17. Store of North Carofma I Division of Marine Fisheries 3"ArendrBSte I P.O. Bar 7691 Morehead City. North Caroliia 28557 Z52-726-1021 Narrative BonnerBrldge MA.Pdf 8 wEi) 'ecv W3%"101 1000- WAD A ' • 1 o©©o��. MEMMM®�► MMMMM®M�\ I� MMM®M©©MMMMMMSWISM �\ ME ME M - �5iiMEE - �,► �M SEEM �M�► , ;Ems MMMMMMM EMMMMEMS SEEM®MMMMM�� t t tt 1tt Figure 6. Top -down view of the bridge material on AR-160. Figure and material sizes are not to scale. Note, for simplicity of figure, no existing reef material is shown on this figure. Figure Date: 05/02/17. RECEIVED Slate of North Caro$w I Donsirm of Marine F lshe,s AUG 21 2017 3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 701 Morehead Gty. North Carolina 26551 252-726-7021 DCM- MHD CITY Narrative B rn ,BndgeCAMA.pdf 9 8/15/2017 10:120SAM Attachment 1. NC Division of Coastal Management Reef Boundary Acknowledgement Coostathfanagement July 10, 2017 NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program c/o Jason Poem 3441 An dcll St. Morehead City, NC 28557 SUBJECT: NC DMF Artificial Reef Boundary Modifications Dear Mr. Peters, ROY COOPER cawror MICHAEL S. REGAN srr won BRAXTON C. DAVIS oarw This letter is in response to the NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program's request to rmdify and document the expansion of muncrous artificinI reefmnd oyster sanctuary sites throughout the estuarine and coastal waters of North Carolina. 'life reef site boundaries specified within this tenter are existing or permitted and have been accurately documented. 'These boundaries will be kept on file with each related CAMA permit, and on file in with the NC Division of Coastal Mmagement in the 2017 major permit archives order 2017 NC DMF AR BOUNDARY MODIFICATION, If at any time your agency wishes to access these records, apply fora permit or permit modification, or modify a boundary, this letter shall be referenced, along with the appropriate reef silc informationthis endorsement does not convey an active permit or authorization to conduct development within the newly acknowledged reel'site boundaries. Any future development may require modification of an active permit or the twed to proecud through the NC Division of Coastal Management's LAMA major permitting process. Please contact a representative of the Division prim to the cmnmencmmem of any activity for this determination. ak °t Received Dategectd � �L arerlMoiaa.l far.wtrWtarrlra.arsr.arsa salraaol0llr I a00d�saAwsr I YarasaGaare JaaA 2sepma State of North Carolina I Division of Marine fisheries 3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 252-726-1021 AUGG21 Z011 �cMM MHO CITY Narrative BonoerBrldgeCAMA.pdf 10 8/15/2017 I0d2115AM AR-191 OS-10 Gibbs Shoal AR-197 09-11 Long Shoal AR-291 OS-12 Raccoon Island AR-292 OS-13 Pea Island AR-296/OS44 Clam Shoal OS-14 Little Creek AR-298/0S-06 Ocracoke OS-15 Swan Island AR-380 AR-160 AR-381 AR-275 AR-392 AR-313 AR-396 AR-320 AR-399 AR-342 OS-01 Croatia Sound AR-360 OS-02 Deep Bay AR-364 OS-03 West Bay AR-370 OS-05 Crab Hole AR-378 OS-07 Middle Bay AR-378b OS-08 Neuse River AR425 OS-09 West Bluff AR430 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me by telephone at (252) 808-2808 extension 215, or by email at grca&.b2dn4r c0_denr.eov. CC: Roy Brownlow Frank Jennings Jonathan Ilowell Debbie Wilaun Sincerely, 7 Gregg Bodnar Division of Coastal Management Assistant Major Permits Coordinator SuedNonNraraNn I rwiYarw,al9�upyl CarulMnuq,m�a MvehedCllr011ke I WOca�e¢A�ene 1 Mvdrd Orr. NC lsdi saoarea RECEIVED AUG E 12017 Slatro(NorthCarolma I Division of Marine Fisheries 3"Arcrdeasveet I P.Q Bon 7891 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 DCM- M-HD CITY 252-720-7021 Narative sonmrBddge .Pdf 11 W1512017 10:12:06AM Attachment 2: Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials (2016, 3rd Edition) ROY COOPER MICHAEL S. REGAN NC M..., Moore Flthenes BRA%TON C. DAVIS North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Guidelines and Snecifimtions for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials 13^I Edition, 20171 Artificial reef materials arc selected on four primary considerations: Function, compatibility, durability, and stability. Materials used must meet their intended function, by supporting diverse and abundant biological communities. Selected materials must also be compatible with the aquatic environment In which they are placed. This means they must not pose environmental risks. Also, unstable materials, or those prone to movement, and non -durable, or easily degraded, materials must be precluded from use. The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program has produced a comprehensive list of accepted materials for use in partner projects. These materials were chosen based on the above criteria, using guidance from internal program studies, The ASMFC/GSMFC Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials (Second Ed., 2004), The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Guidance: Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Preparing Vessels Intended to Create Artificial Reefs, and the NOAA/NMFS National Artificial Reef Plan. Any hard, strong building material made by mixing a cementing material (commonly Portland cement) and a mineral aggregate with sufficlentwater to cause material to set and bind. Types include (but are not limited to) oval and round pipe, box culverts. risers, catch - basins, knock -out boxes, bridge rubble and bridge spans, manholes, slabs, pilings, crushed concrete, and pre -designed structures such as Reef Balls or other units. All concrete must be fully cured to ensure environmental compatibility. Required Specifications: Ocean- • Unacceptable types In the ocean: slabs, small pilings, crushed concrete, small designed structures • Size - concrete pipe most be no less than 4 feet in length and no less than 36 Inches In inside diameter, unless such smaller pieces are "nested" inside large diameter pieces • Composition - units must be no more than 25% degraded or missing. AR concrete must be fully cured before deployment • Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial ReetStaff for function, compatibility, durability, and stability Estuary - "'Nothing Compares y vw.drr..n c..,a�. a.,,�dM.YeFHwln cool n,maei�,... an em,w.Moa.,drxr.Nmnr„.ruxessr 7szneroa State of North Carona I Division of Marine f isher*s 3441 Mendell Street I Ra Box 7691 Morthead Cdy. North Carolina 26557 252-72b-7021 Narrative BormrB Mqe MA.pdt 12 11101 omf"D 0ra%4,Vl ,yti� t 811572017 1m2M W Size - concrete pipe most be no smaller than 12 Inches in inside diameter and not exceed 30 inches in inside diameter. Any concrete structure must not exceed B feet in length, width, or height. Crushed concrete must be: A" maximum diameter, 6"average diameter, 4" minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5% maximum undersize. In some Instances of shallow water development, 24" diameter crushed concrete Is acceptable. Composition - units must he no more than 2S% degraded or missing. All concrete must he fully roved hvtbredeployment Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff for function, compatibility, durability, and stability Vessels: Vessels are a commonly used artificial reef material. These may be composed of ferro•cement or steel, though steel vessels are most common and preferred. Thorough preparation and cleaning is required before these materials may be used as reefs (EPA BMPS). Required Specifications: Ocean - • Size - vessels roust be no smaller than 100 feet in length unless paired with a second 100 fiat nr greater vessel • Clearance - vessels are subject to clearance requirements and In many cases, must be shortened In height to comply with permlts. 71ds may Involve expensive removal of vessel superstructure • Cleaning and preparation - vessels are subject to ITS Coast Guard and/or EPA inspection to satisfy BMP%, including removals of wind, Noatables, loose materials, and deleterious substances. • Stability- all air must be allowed to escape during sinking • DurabWty - vessel selection is ultimately at the discretion of the Artificial Reef Coordinator, to satisfy expectations of durability Estuary - . Vessels are not accepted in estuarine waters Natural Materials: Natural materials have been used by most coastal states to replenish various types of habitat with a particular focus on shell bottom. Natural materials include different approved mineral rocks such as calcium carbonate shells, limestone marl, granite, and basalt. Required Specifications: Ocean - • Natural materials are not widely used In the ocear6 given their size and susceptibility to sediment burial Estuary - . Size - Limestone Mad (NCDOT Class B Spec.): 12"maximum diameter, 0" average diameter, S" minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5%mvdmum undersize. In some instances of shallow water development, NC DOT Spec R4 limestone marl is acceptable. -'� Nothing Compares - vreawormerew sienna ntan•i�,�... uome,aasmw Aamro aa.n.aaorr.ra,e,. esr m• ron State of North Carotaa I Dlvuion of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendea Street I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 252-72e-1021 DECEIVED AUG 21 2017 DCM- MHD CITY Narrative 8unnerarid9e(AMA.pd113 8/15/2017 1a12MMI Granite and Basalt 8" maximum diameter, G" average diameter, 4" nomination diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5% maodmum undersize r, Location- Limestone Is not acceptable for use In high salinity environments, given high susceptibility to No -eroding ortraNsms. Notes on all materials: 1) All materials must be cleaned and prepared in accordance with Untied States Corps of Brrg l neers General (Regional) Permits (aGP19(150U194 or AGP19000291). any appikxblr NC Dlvklon of Coastal Marragement permits. aml conform to site -specific navigationd rkararax requirements established by the Un Red States Coast Guard and VOAA Olfire of Coast Survey. 2) Planned a rmnippreents for acquisition, cleaning.11repamrlarr,dofhage/staglrlg.to%ing. and slnkingfdeployrMm must be described in proposals. Uakage.towing. and deployment will rcquireproaf of at least$1,000.000 marine INbility Irecame. 3) Additional guidance an material spa'Pa'mium and mntraoting remmmnienrs is pmvlded in the follow,ft documents: a. TedmiralSpedfimtimsfmAttiflAul ReefC.Mr ion Using Vessek:Publkuly Fundedinoni In. Techniml5perlfimtimsfo Artiflnal ReefCoWs Lion Using Vassak:Prlvmnly FundedPr(im-s r. 7'erhniral Spwifrotimsim-Ardretal Revfor ("er.Suwfta ry Construction using Nahool Malennls: Pr/.u*Funded Prgevta d 7'echxicalSyecifkationsfor 7utgldul RarforQysisrSmxWmY Construction udng Nulurvl Matwiak: Ivbgmlly Funded IT.Jero, c. 7'e<hxirxl Sged/Imlia,sfwArt/fidal Raef L'mnructbn Wag C'oJrvWe: WLRculy Funded Prcfw:ls I. Technical Sperifrmtimsfor Artificial Reefrmomaimr thing Corcri Prieweety FundwiPrejectr "Nothing Compares. You Ymb(:>dIu OrvnMMMMrc nrnerMs aJJtMwiMiY,aer PA lm hn '. I.bN+aa(bY. `1 rrx CVNru 1a55) ht�)la-N21 State of North Carolina I DiNskm of Marine Fisheries 3441 Arendell Street � P.O. Box 7691 Morehead Coy. North Carolina 28557 252-T2b-7021 - T:n �1'.li 212011 DcW ,MHO CITY NdnatlVe Boroe1Brid,<AMA.pdf 14 8/15/2017 10:1297AM Attachment 3. Proposed Special Conditions for Protected Resources (July 11, 2017) North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMFI Proposed Special Permit Conditions USACE General Permits 194 and 291 1. Any deployment of reef materials during North Atlantic right whale calving season (November 15 through April 15 of any year) must comply with: a. Maximum speed for all vessels involved in placing the reef material is 10 knots. b. Deployments must be conducted during daylight hours when lighting, weather, and sea conditions allow for visual monitoring of the project area. c. Deployment activities will not commence until NCDMF staff reports that no marine mammals or sea turtles have been sighted for at least 60 minutes. d. Deployment activities will cease immediately if sea turtles or marine mammals are sighted within the protected area and will not recommence until the NCDMF staff reports that no mammals or sea turtles have been sighted for at least 60 minutes. 2. If a listed species is seen within 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. 3. Reef structures shall be sited and installed according to the historically permitted site clearances, listed in Table 1, relative to MLW. 4. Reef structures shall not be placed on natural hard -bottom habitat. 5. Materials should be of sufficient 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. 6. The use of explosives to deploy materials is not authorized 7. Reef materials shall be selected to ensure that ESA -listed species do not become entrapped in reef structures, or entangled in debris (e.g., abandoned fishing tackle, nets, and lines)that may accumulate on artificial reefs: a. Materials used for artificial reef building shall conform to the recommendations in the National Artificial Reef Pion (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 ICEIVED AUG 21 2017 DC"- MHD CITY State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries 3441Arendell Street . PO. Boa76q I Morehead CBv. North Carolina 28557 252-T2n-7021 Narrative BormrBridgKAMA.pdf 15 8/1512017 10:1297AM 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. 8. 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 (takweport.nmfsser@noaa.gov), including dates of cleanup efforts and results of the clean-up. 9. In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, 7richechus manatus, the applicant must implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Manatee Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at http://www.fws.gov/nc- es/mammal/manatee_guidelines.pdf. 10. The applicant shall follow NMFS's Sea Turtle and Smolltooth 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. 'DECEIVED AUG 212017 State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Frshenes DCM MHD CITY 3441 Arendell Street I PA gar 769 1 Morehead City. 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