10-17 NCDMF

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Permit Number
10-17
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
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for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to
NC Division of Marine Fisheries. PO Box 769. Morehead Citv. NC 28557
Authorizing development in
Carteret
County at Huggins Creek, adjacent to spoil island near
as requested in the permittee's application dated 10/12/16, including attached drawings
1-3 and 5 dated 10/10/16, and Figure 4 dated 8/19/16, and project narrative dated 10/13/16 .
;This permit, issued on January 23, 2017 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
i*itt the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
be'suliject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
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Authorized Development
Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes the creation of Artificial Reef 381(AR-381),
located at Huggins Creek adjacent to a spoil island near Cedar Point, all as depicted in the attached
permit application, project narrative, and workplan drawings.
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
rmit action may be appealed by the permittee or other
persons 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
this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that
t is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
t Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
Braxton C. avis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

of Marine Fisheries Permit No.' 10-17
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Reef Structure
2) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, reef construction within the site shall be
accomplished using reef units as depicted in the attached workplan drawings and project narrative. All
materials shall be free from loose dirt or pollutants except in trace quantities.
In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, the comers of the AR-381 site shall be marked
with signage as determined by the USCG private aids to navigation. At a minimum, permanent
reflectors shall be attached to the structure in order to make it more visible during hours of darkness or
inclement weather.
In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus, the applicant must
::.implement the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all requirements therein.
The guidelines can be found at http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/mar=al/manatee_guidelines.pdf.
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The permittee and/or his or her contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to
project initiation.
6);F, No fill material shall be placed at any time in any waters outside of the alignment of the fill areas
indicated on the attached workplan drawings.
This permit does not authorize the excavation or filling of any vegetated wetlands, even temporarily.
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.
9).: This permit does not authorize the interference with any existing or proposed Federal project, and the
- permittee shall not be entitled to compensation for damage to the authorized structure or work, or injury
which may be caused from existing or future operations undertaken by the United States in the public
interest.

Permit No. 10-17
Page 3 of 3,
-NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits,
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approvals or authorizations that may be required. Including US Army Corps of Engineers
permits.
'NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources has assigned the project DWR Project No. 2016-1062.
NOTE: Future development at any of the permitted Artificial Reef site may require a modification of this
permit. Contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to the commencement of
any such activity for this determination.
An application processing fee of $475 was received by DCM for this project.
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Marine Fisheries
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. Ryan Davenport
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
PAT McCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
October 13, 2016
Re: Application for CAMA Major Permit to construct anew artificial reef site near Cedar Point, NC
To whom it may concern,
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program proposes to construct
Artificial Reef habitat within Bogue Sound near Cedar Point, NC. Construction for this project is funded
by Federal Grant AR-2, titled: North Carolina Artificial Reef Program: Coordination, Assessment,
Development, and Maintenance of the NC Artificial Reef System. Based on correspondence with USACE,
the proposed reef will likely be permitted under GP 194 (Liz Hair, USACE, personal Communication).
Please refer to the sections below for details on the proposed project and Division reef site selection
protocol.
For every new artificial reef, the Artificial Reef Program follows written guidelines for site
selection. These guidelines are prepared in consideration of physical and biological requirements for
artificial reefs, reef accessibility, and avoidance of areas involved in commercial trawl operations. In
further consideration of bio-physical requirements, the site selection protocol incorporates best
management practices based on bottom sediment type, tidal current intensity, sedimentation
likelihood, and the avoidance of existing natural resources, such as shell or seagrass. During site
investigations, staff use side -scan sonar, bathymetry analysis, backscatter analysis, and a pole probe to
evaluate local conditions and bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to determine
the proposed reef boundaries.
In March 2016, the NCDMF collected bathymetry, side -scan imagery, and pole probe
information to verify depth and existing conditions at a proposed area near Cedar Point, NC. The survey
area was located in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point, NC (Figure 1). This area was originally selected
based on its accessibility by recreational anglers, including stand-up paddleboard and kayak fishermen,
also because of the absence of nearby estuarine artificial reef fishing opportunities, and the low
potential for user conflicts. Particularly, the area does not infringe on historically popular commercial
fishing or trawling grounds. Any conflicts that may exist otherwise will be addressed during the public
comment portion of the application process. The site investigation yielded depth ranges of 1-9 feet at
MLW (Figure 1) with a tidal range of approximately 2 feet. Overall bottom habitat consisted of mostly
sand, sandy mud, and sandy shell regions (Table 1).
Following the site investigation survey, staff identified a 0.168-acre site (360 feet by 30 feet;
Figure 2), with center point at 34" 40.420' N, 77° 06.530' W, as a proposed reef site which is located near
the southern shoreline of Huggins Creek, approximately 150 ft. from the maintained channel, and
approximately 50 ft. away from the nearest point to the marsh island (Figure 2). Here, MLW depth
within proposed boundaries is approximately 4-5 feet, and during MHW the depth is approximately 6-7
feet (Figure 3). The sediment composition within these boundaries primarily consists o � lr4i= D
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bit cif interspersed shell (Table 1). There is no existing shell or SAV resource in the proposed permitted
boundary. There is a moderately strong semi -diurnal tidal current that flows through this area.
For permitting purposes, we anticipate all 0.168 acres of delineated area will be impacted by the
proposed project. NCDMF will mark the four corners of the proposed reef site (Table 2), with buoys,
pilings, or posts with appropriate Artificial Reef signage as determined by the USCG private aids to
navigation suggestions.
For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials. Further, the
NCDMF applies experiential knowledge and best management practices to avoid propagating reef
species which are invasive or detrimental to local estuarine ecosystems. Reef construction materials
used by NCDMF are described in detail within the Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial
Reef Materials, 20162nd Edition (Attachment 1).
Construction materials for this project will consist of NCDMF-designed reef units with a height of
40 inches and a base of 59 inches (Figure 4). The spatial design will arrange a total of SO units in five
patches of ten units. The patches are 10 reef units set up as five reef units by two reef units, with 60"
between each reef unit (Figure 5). Within each patch, reef units will be five feet from one another (edge
to edge), with a 2.5-foot buffer around each patch for any minor errors in deployments. This will yield a
total patch size of 50 ft. x 20 ft. Patches will be 25 feet, edge to edge, from each other. With this design,
given the MLW depth and reef unit profile, this reef will likely have little -to -no navigable clearance (0.67
ft. (for reef units placed at 4 ft. depth) to 1.67 ft. (for reef units placed at 5 ft. depth) at MLW. Within the
reef boundary (Table 2), NCDMF established a 5-foot buffer of no development for a total site area of
360 ft., x 30 ft. (Figure 5). The purpose of this buffer is to protect against deployment error and possible
material micro -movements over time.
NCDMF Coordinates all reef deployments, using either marine contractors or state -maintained
vessels and staff. In either instance, NCDMF staff will remain on site during all deployments to ensure
enhancements remain within permitted boundaries.
Deployments of the proposed 50 reef units should take no more than 3 deployment days to
complete. At this time, it has not been determined whether NCDMF staff or a marine contractor will
deploy materials. Either way, the NCDMF will work to employ the most effective and controlled
deployment strategy. To guide deployments, staff will mark locations with visible references above the
waterline, that will be checked with mapping grade GPS.
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Table 1. Pole -probe sediment sampling results for AR-381. Table date: 03/10/16.
Probe1D
Site
info
LATDD
LONGDD
DateRecorded
GPSldentifier
TlmeRecorded
Tide
SedimentType
1
AR381 Sitel
HigginsCreek
34.672883
-77.109800
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
High Fallin
Sandy Mud/ Shell
2
AR381 Sitel
HigginsCreek
34.673083
-77.109600
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
High Failin
Sand
3
AR381 Sitel
Higgins Creek
34.673267
-77.109267
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
High Failin
Sand
4
AR381 Sitel
Higgins Creek
34.673367
-77.109067
110.16
n/a
12:10
High Fallin
Sand/Shell
5
1 AR381 Sitel
Him ns Creek
34.673533
-77.109100
3.10.16
n/a
12.10
Hi Rh Fall in
Sand/Mud
6
AR381 Sitel
Higgins Creek
34.673500
-77.109367
3.10.16
n/a
1210
High Failin
Sand/Mud
7
AR381—Sitell
HigginsCreek
34,673467
•77.109650
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
High Fallin
Sand/ Shell
8
AR381 Shell
HigginsCreek
34.673410
-77ION 17
10.16
3.19
n/a
12:11
High Failin
Sand
AR381 Sitel
Hi insCreek
34673300
•71095173M16
n/a
12:10
High Falling
Sand/Shell
Table 2. AR-381 proposed Reef boundary coordinates. Table Date: 10/10/16.
Corner
Latitude
Longitude
A
34"
40.413'
-77°
6.559'
B
34"
40.430'
-77`
6.504'
C
34'
40.427'
-770
6.502'
D
34"
40.409'
-77"
6.557'
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AR381 Side -Scan & Bathymetry Investigation
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Figure 1. Site investigation for reef site AR-381. Investigation occurred in Huggins Creek, which resides
to the southeast of Cedar Point, NC. Figure date: October 10, 2016.
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AR381 Spatial Design
Marine Fisheries
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Figure 2. Spatial design (to scale) of the proposed AR-381 overlaid on side -scan sonar data. Note the
spatial design of 5 reef patches, made up of 10 reef units. Total reef footprint is 360 feet by 30 feet, for a
total footprint acreage of 0.168 acres. Also note the distance of —50 ft. at the sites nearest point to the
marsh, and 105 ft. at the farthest point. Figure date: October 10, 2016. Survey Date: MFWCfF
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AR381 Depth Analysis (Mean Low Tide)
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Figure 3. Mean low water bathymetric survey of the proposed AR-381 location with site location overlaid
(to scale). Note 5 patches of 10 reef units, which follow the 4-to-5-foot bathymetric line. Figure date:
October 10, 2016. Survey date: March 2016. RECEIVED
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Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
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Figure 5: Schematic (not to scale) of the proposed reef design for AR-381. Note the 5 patches of 10 reef units, fora total permitted area of 360 ft x
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Attachment 1. Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials (2016, 211 Edition)
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Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials
(2016, 2nd Edition)
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
he 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, 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 must be no less thanAl 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. All
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, durability, and stability
Estuary -
• Size -concrete pipe must be no smaller than 12 inches In inside diameter
and not exceed 30 Inches In inside diameter. Any concrete structure must
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not exceed 8 feet in length width, or height. Crushed concrete must be: B"
maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4" minimum diameter, 10%
maximum oversize, 5% maximum undersize
• Composition - units must be no more than 25% degraded or missing. AR
concrete must be fully cored before deployment
• 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 must be no smaller than too feet in length unless paired with a
second 100 foot or greater vessel
• Clearance - vessels are 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 US Coast Guard and/or
EPA inspection to satisfy BMPs, including removals of wood tioatables, loose
materials, and deleterious substances.
• Stability - a6 air must be allowed to escape during sinking
• Durability - 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 limestone marl, granite, and basalt.
Required Specifications:
Ocean -
• Natural materials are not widely used in the ocean, given their susceptibility
to sediment burial
Estuary -
• Size -
o Limestone Marl (NCDOT Class B Spec.): 12"maximum diameter, 8"
average diameter, 5" minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize,
5% maximum undersize
o Granite and Basalt: 8" maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4"
minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5% maximum
undersize
• Location- Limestone is not acceptable for use in high salinity environments,
given high susceptibility to bio-eroding organisms
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Notes on all materials:
1) All materials must he cleaned and prepared In accordance with United States Corps of Engineers General
(Regional) Permits (#GP198500194 or#GP19000291), any applicable NC Division of Coastal Mann gement
permits, and conform to site -specific navigational clearance requirements established by the United States Coast
Guard and NOAA Office of Coast Survey.
2) Planned arrangements for acquisltion, cleaning, preparation, dockage/staging, towing, and sinking/deployment
must be described In proposals. Dockage,towing, and deployment will require proof of at least$1,000.000
marine liability Insurance.
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UPLICHI01! for
Maier Development Permft
(last revised 12127106)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Appllcent/Landownerinformadon
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Ncdeq /North Carolina Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR-381
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
The Division of Marine Fisheres
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
769
Morehead City
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28557
USA
252-808.8063
ext.
252-726-9218
Street Address (f different horn above)
City
State
21P
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City
NC
28557-
Email
jason. peters@ncdenr. gov
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
N/A
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
Stale
ZIP
Phone No. 1
-
- ext.
Phone No. 2
- - ext.
FAX No.
Street Address (#different from above)
Contractor #
City State ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. protect Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. 8
Carteret
N/A
N/A
Subdivision Name
city
State
zip
N/A
N/A
NC
N/A -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (If Many, attach additional page with IISO
WA - ext.
WA,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
White Oak River Basin
Bogue Sound
C. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project she.
®Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown
White Oak River
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city lima the proposed
❑Yes ®No
work falls within.
N/A
4. Site Description
a.
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Sire of entire tract (sq.ft.)
0,168 acres- 10800 sq. ft.
C.
Size of individual lolls)
it. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
0.168 acres=10800 sq. ft.
NWL (normal "terleveq
(if many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
-8.5' 1110NIi1N or ❑NWL
e.
Vegetation on tract
Spartina allerni8ora is on the Marsh Spit that is to the south of the site, however there is no vegetation in the proposed site.
f.
Man-made features and uses now on tract
none
g.
Identify and describe the existing land uses adlacen to the proposed project site.
The surrounding waters are public trust waters and are used for multiple recreational and commercial purposes (e.g.,
fishing, transportation). The closes( adjacent land is a Spoil Island.
h.
How does local government zone the tract?
1. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
N/A
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, it applicable)
[]Yes []NO ®NA
j.
Is the proposed activity pan of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yss ®No
It.
Has a professional archaeological assessment been time for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. []Yes ❑No ®NA
If yes, by whom? WA
1.
is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does a involve a []Yes ®No ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4)
m. (1) Are there wetlands on the sile7
(11) Are there coastal wetlands on the see?
(in) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted?
(Attach documentation, it available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
N/A
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
[]Yes SNo
[]Yes ®No
❑Yes ONO
5, Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial SPublic/Government
❑Private/Community,
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and dally operations of the project when complete.
The NCDMF Artificial Reef Program is shifting focus to estuarine artificial reefs that provide accessibility to the everyday
kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or recreational fishermen. Additionally, we look to provide accessible estuarine habitat for
recreationally and commercially important finfish species. The NCDMF proposes to deploy 50 reef units in a 0.168-acre site,
named AR-381. The Reef Unit structures will provide essential fish habitat for juvenile and adult life stages of finfish,
crustaceans and invertebrates. Anticipated activities at this reef site include recreational fishing.
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.
Construction will occur at AR-381 under this permit. A perimeter buffer to protect against future boundary violations, and a
patch development scheme, 50 reef units will be placed at pre -determined locations. It is TBD whether a marine contractor or
NCDMF staff will conduct all deployments on site. Either way, DMF artificial reef personnel will be on site during all
deployments to mark locations, monitor activities, and ensure permit compliance. All equipment will be transported by
contractor or DMF staff to the site for deployment on a barge.
d. List all development activities you propose.
We propose to construct a small estuarine artificial reef, in a 0.16-acre area, using 5 patches of 10 reef units= 50 reef units.
These NCDMF Reef Units used by NCDMF follow state Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef
Materials, 2016 2nd Edition (Attachment 1). Please see the narrative for detailed deployment information.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New
L What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? —0.168 ❑Sq.R or SAcren
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any pubic easement, public aecessway or other area ❑Yee SNo ❑NA
that the public has established use o%
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the stale.
N/A
1. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a watland? ❑Yes []No SNA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? []Yes [:]No [DNA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes SNo ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4)
APPLICATION for
<Fonn continues on back>
Major Development Permit
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the followbg items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (t) are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
Instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly Indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that Is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with slate application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims tale to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (dparion) 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 WA Phone No.
Address
Name NIA Phone No.
Address
Name WA Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permiltee, and issuing dates.
NIA NIA
N/A N/A
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
I. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10). if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
7. Certification and Permission to Enter on Land
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating Information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date _10112/18 Print Name Jason Peters___`�`�
Signature A 0J
R ` s
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project. E C E d iJ r D
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development OCT 13 2016
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please Include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
(excluding
(NLW or
Breakwater
shoreline
NWL)
stabilization
Length
360'
Width
30'
Avg. Existing
Depth
NA
NA
4.5' mlw
Final Project
Depth
NA
NA
1.2' miw
11. EXCAVATION ®This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or
cubic yards.
c. (1) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wellands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area.
c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No DNA
(it) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner
b. Type of material to be excavated.
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
®This section not applicable
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
d. (i) Will a dispposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(il) If yes, where?
e. (I) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlandslmarsh f.
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
IQ Does the disposal include any area In the water?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(Ip If yes, how much water area is affected?
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION N This section not applicable
(ft development is a wood grohr, use MP4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Length:
[]Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/SIII ❑Other:
c. Average distancewaterwam of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead badrfill _ Riprap
Breakwater/Sill _ Other
(. Source of fill material.
Width:
d. Maximum distance watemard of NHW or NWL.
f. (I) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(it) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
e. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes ONO ❑NA b. (I) Will fill malarial be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
If yes,
(it) Amount of material to be placed in the water 50 Reef
Units 4.9Tx4.92'
(iii) Dimensions of fill area 360'x30'=50 Reef Units
average depth = 4.6 MLW
protect depth = AS MLW
(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 habltat and public fishing opportunities.
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
Reef Units are designed to resist movement after deployment.
Weight per unit is approx. 3,086lbs. These specific reef units
are similar to a reef ball, however rather than round design,
these are square. These types of structures, or the more
commonly known reef balls, are common to artificial reef
construction, have proved to be durable and stable.
c. (i) Will navi ational aids be required as a result of the project?
es M ®Yo ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
NCDMF will mark the four corners of the proposed reef site with
pilings or posts with appropriate artificial reef signage.
suDmergeo aquatic vegetation kanvb enan emwo, loot, v,
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV _ ❑SB
❑WL ®None
(it) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
N/A
RECEIVED
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Alvin cis t Y
What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
badkhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Artificial reef materials are brought to the site on a barge and
Wheel Loader or other heavy equipment will release individual
units at each specified latitude longitude. The units then sink
straight down and settle on the bottom.
d. (I) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
N/A
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Data
AR-381
Project Name
Jason Peters
Applirent NaA A me
A /' nt gnaw ture Y
RECEIVED
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Proposed AR-381 Location
Cedar Point, INC
Figure Date: October 18, 2016
Reef Centroid: 340 40.420' N, 77" 06.530' W
RECEIVED
OCT 192016
DCM- MHD CITY

DCM Coordinator: DIJiQ Permit
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Agents:
DCM Field Offices
�Iizabeth City (with revised work plan drawings)
Morehead City
Washington
Wilmington
US ACOE Offices:
Washington: Raleigh Bland
Josh Pelletier
William Westcott (NC DOT)
Bill Biddlecome (NC DOT)
Wilmington: Tyler Crumbley
Liz Hair
Cultural Resources: Renee Gledhill -Early or ([e-mail])
Public Water Supply: Heidi Cox (WIRO)
Joey White (WARD)
Marine Fisheries: Shane Staple`s
Gregg Bodnar
NC DOT: Ben Hughes
Shellfish Sanitation: Shannon Jenkins
State Property: Tim Walton
Water Quality: Karen Higgins (Raleigh)
John Hennessy (NC DOT)
Washington: Anthony Scarbraugh — 401
Wilmington: Robb Mairs — 401,?
Chad Coburn - 401
DEMLR:
Washington: Scott Vinson - Stormwater
Wilmington: 'Georgette Scott - Stormwater
Wildlife Resources: Maria Dunn
LPO:
Fax Distribution:
Permitee
Agent #:.

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
W ILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2016-01898 County: Onslow County U.S.G.S. Quad: Swansboro
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Pemtittee: Mr. Jason Peters
Division of Marine Fisheries
Address: PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Telephone Number:
252-808-8063
Size (acres)
0.17 acre
Nearest Waterway
Boeue Sound
USGS HUC
03020301
Location description:
Carolina.
Description of projects area and activity:
Nearest Town Cedar Point
River Basin Onslow Bay
Coordinates Latitude:34.673654
Longitude:-77.109724
Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
® Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Sri
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number and/or Nationwide Permit Number: GP 194
SEE ATTACHED RGP or NWP GENERAL, REGIONAL AND/OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached
conditions and your submitted application and attached information dated November 4, 2016 and additional information
dated February 2018. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the
permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, a Class I administrative penalty, and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide and/or regional general permit
authorization is modified, suspended or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide and/or regional
general permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below,
provided it complies with all requirements of the modified nationwide permit. If the nationwide and/or regional general permit
authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and
conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to
commence in reliance upon the nationwide and/or regional general permit, will remain authorized provided the activity is completed
within twelve months of the date of the nationwide and/or regional general permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Resources (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA),
prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City, NC, at [phone].
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal,
State or local approvaWpermits.
If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory
program, please contact Sarah Hair at [phone] or Sarah.E.HairAusace.armymil.

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT,
Action 14.; SAW-2616-6189-8 . County; Onilow Count* U.&.G:S-quad' Swansboro
GENERAL PERMT (REGIONAL AND:NATIONWIDE) VFRIFICAbON
Temdteea
Mr..Jason Peters
lilviiien of Marine Fisheries:
Address:
M Box 769
Morehead City,'NC,28557
Telephone:Nunaber:
252-869-8663
Size•(ares)�
0.17 acre.Cedar
Point
Nearest at
'Boku686un&
USQ$ HQC,
:03020301
Coordinates-
Latitude: 34.673654
Longitude:-77.108724.
Location, description:
The: proiect site is located withimwaters of.-Ruggins Cireek.near
Cedar Point-h
Carolina.'
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Applicable Law; Section 404 (Clean 'Water A6t, 33 USC 1344)
Sect on10, (1�ivers,and jiarhors 4��33 U�C 403)
A4tborlzation:
Vent
and/or
peraditeo,to a,jsihip work 6rder,hres1iirii4oh ard6r;a:Class I
6&6&tTTolvs
in strict accordance vvith-the attached
r 4.,1016 and additional jiforinaflina,
iThis verification will remain valid until the exphatiowdine4dentiffed below unless the nationwide �and/or regional general, permit,:an , thorintion , �is I modified, suspended or, revoked., If, prior to the'e)piiation dateAdentified below, the nationwide; and/or regional,
g;enerd-permit.authorization is reissued,andjor.mcifified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration ,,d6tqidentified below,
provided if complies with all;, requirements ofthe modified nationwide permit, If the nationwide and/or regional :gqnersfl,pqrmit
authorization expires ,or,is suspended, ` ,rev6ked,,br l&Pindified, snob. that the activity would,no. longed.comply wlib.ibeteruisatid.
'coffilitibrisP P IM tMWI ,' f the '" 0, permit; dotivitte which IV6 comjner�cea am under Constraction) Or are under �cojitmbt toy
--li�
'6n trice in"reliahm upon th6liatlotiwide afid/ot, regional generalp6ttiz t; will remain auth(kiied providedCompleted
witbin.twel I .twelve , 3 , ths of I the , e date oithe 'nationwide andl'orregib'nal geri'eralperradia exliii-ation;,modifichtlon, or revocation,, unless
discretionary authority has beewexerdised on aacase7b.ytcasebasi's,to.modify, suspeador revoke theaudhorizafion;
Activities'siJbjectto $eption 404,,(as hadipalpidlaboyp) may also requite an individual Section 40,1 Water Quality Certificatima. Yim,,
.s.
For -eictivitl ' es-.dcoud ibg- within the twenty roil8tal counties.subj ecHo regulation' imderlth6 Coastal Areit:Management, Act- (CANIA),
k ' uManagement in MoreheadCity, 14C,4q(252)
priorto.bqgmningwor�yo must contact the N.C.�T.Q Divisiowoftdastal i
This: Liepartmonf-ofthe Army yerificiftima,dries not relieve the permi"e, of the responsibility to olitain any
6#ei required Federal,
State orlocid,tipproyals/permifs,
„If there ;are any questions regarding this verification, any of the- conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of llngineers�rcguliafory

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
APPLICANT: NCDMF-AR381
County: Carteret
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Huggins Creek, adj. to spoil island
near Cedar Point.
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD:
10/19/16
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: No
To Be Forwarded: Yes
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: No
To Be Forwarded: Yes
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ryan Davenport
DISTRICT OFFICE: Morehead City
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: Roy Brownlow
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT: 10/31/16
FEE REC'D: $475.00
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: Yes
END OF NOTICE DATE: 11/22/16
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: Yes
DEED REC'D: N/A
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: Courtney Spears
ON: 10/31/16 �/
DAY DEADLINE: x AV(7
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 1/2/17
150 -
MAIL OUT DATE: 10/31/16
STATE DUE DATE:
FEDERAL DUE DATE:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE
FED COMMENTS REC'D:
DENY DRAFT ON
AGENCY
DATE COMMENTS
RETURNED
OBJECTIONS:
YES NO
NOTES
Coastal Management- Regional Representative
Coastal Management - LUP Consistency Detnmination
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October 31, 2016
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
_ Applicant:
Robb Mairs
Division of Water Resources
Courtney Spears
Major Permits Processing'Coordinator
pAT y
ratvrnor .
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Srcrerovy
......... F..._ �..
BRARTON DAVIS
n4rttor
RECElVED/NCDEgR/DWR
NOV 022016
Mier Qualitionsty Re4ional
Wilmington on
Regional office
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-Huggins Creek
Project Location: Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Proposed Project:, Carteret County, in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding. the proposed .project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY:
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This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.ILVII
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 continents.
SIGNED DATE O/—B `f •-/'
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400 CeMM=AVMw I Move=d Cay, NC 2g557
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Wafer Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 29, 2016
PAT MCCRORY
fk..'
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
5'eTreloty
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
DWR Project # 20161062
Carteret County
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Attn: Jason Petersony Fa
P.O. Box769- t r
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC28557 t (0 �
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Subject Property: Artificial Reef In Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Peters:
You have our approval, in accordance.with the attached conditions and those listed below to
construct an artificial reef, as described in your CAMA application dated October 12, 2016, and
received bythe Division of Water Resources (Division) on November 2, 2016. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3900 (GC 3900). This Certification allows you to use the General Permit
No. 198000194 permit when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the CAMA Major
Permit when issued by the Division of Coastal Management. In addition, you should obtain or
otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead
with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, Non -discharge,
Water Supply Watershed, and stormwater regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with
your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall
expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any
additional conditions listed on the following pages.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
1.. Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general
conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are
approved including incidental impacts:
State of No& Carolina i DepazOnent ofEnviranmental Quality i Division ofWetor Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Ext, Wilmiogton. NC 78405
919 796 7215

NC DMF
DWR # 2016-1062
Page 2 of 4
Amount Approved (Units)
Plan Location or Reference
Open Waters
Approximately 0.24 acres
(Reef balls material)
Figures 1 through 5, project
narrative and attachment 1
Coastal wetlands
N/A
404/401 wetlands
N/A
Buffers
N/A
2. This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and
specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification. If you
change your project, you must notify the Division and you maybe required to submit anew
application package with the appropriate fee.
3. The applicant shall require his contractors (and/or agents) to comply with all of the terms
of this Certification, and shall provide each of its contractors (and/or agents) a copy of
this Certification.
4. This General Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the
corresponding General Permit. The conditions in effect on the date of issuance of the
Certification for a speciflc project shall remain in effect for the life of the project,
regardless of the expiration of this Certification.
S. The applicant/permitee and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a
manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements
resulting from compliance with 303(d) of the Clean Water Act), and any other
appropriate requirements of State and Federal law, If the Division determines that such
standards or laws are not being met, Including failure to sustain a designated or
achieved use, or that.State or Federal law is being violated, or that further conditions
are necessary to assure compliance, than the Division may reevaluate and modify this
General Water Quality Certification.
6. All mechanized equipment operated near or in surface waters will be regularly
inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of waters from fuels, lubricants,
hydraulic fluids or other potential toxic chemicals. In the event of a hydrocarbon or
chemical spill, the permitee/contractor shall immediately contact the Division of Water
Resources, between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm at the Wilmington Regional Office at
910.796.7215 and after hours and on weekends call [phone]. Management of
such spills shall comply with provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and
Hazardous Substances Control Act.
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work.approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or
applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant and/or

NC DMF
DWR N 2016-1062
Page 3 of 4
authorized agent is required to return the enclosed certificate of completion form to the
NCDENR DWR 401 and Buffers Unit North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1617
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699 within ten days of project completion (the
certification of completion is also available at:
http://Porta l.ncd enr.org/web/wq/swp/ws/401/certsandoermits/apply/forms).
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result In revocation of this Certification and
may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed
impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by
this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval and Its conditions are final and binding unless contested.
This Certification can be contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of General Statute 150B by
filing a written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings
(hereby known as OAH). A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at
http://www.ncoah.6om/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone] for information.
Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of this notice, a petition must be filed with the
OAH. A petition is considered filed when the original and one (1) copy along with any
applicable OAH filing fee is received in the OAH during normal office hours (Monday through
Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, excluding official state holidays).
The petition may be faxed to the OAH at [phone], provided the original and one copy of
the petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission.
Mailing address for the OAH:
if sending via US Postal Service:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
!f sending via delivery. service (UPS,
FedEx, etc):
Office of Administrative Hearings
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609-6285.
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DEQ:
Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Robb Mairs in the DWR Wilmington Regional Office at
910.796.7427 or [e-mail].

NC DMF
DWR # 2016-1062
Page 4 of 4
Sincerely,
Jim a son, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosures: GC 3900
ec: Liz Hair - USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
Doug Huggett - DCM Morehead City
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GoastatManagemenr
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 31, 2016
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Tim Walton
State Property Office
RECEiG ED
NOV 0 3 2016
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STATE PROPERTY
OFFICE
FROM: Courtney Spears
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
PAT MCCRORY
Gvu vmor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretory
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMI±-Huggins Creek
BRAXTON DAVIS -
Director
Project Location: Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Proposed Project: Carteret County, in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY:This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency jects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE I/r3y�
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State ofN0ft QXrOHM l finvimmenml Quality I CoasW Managemem DCM- MHD CITY
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Div of Marine Fisheries
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar
Point
Photo Index - 2006: 39-8060 grid (P-14)
Longitude:77°06.530'W Latitude:34°40.420'N
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — 10/21/16
Was Applicant Present — No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received—10/13/16
Application Complete- 10/19/16
Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A)
Local Land Use Plan — Carteret County
Land Classification from LUP — Undeveloped
(B)
AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C)
Water Dependent: (yes)
(D)
Intended Use: Artificial Reef
(E)
Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned — N/A
(F)
Type of Structures: Existing — N/A
Planned — 50' Reef Balls
(G)
Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A)Open Water
N/A
10,800ft2
N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 10,800ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA-ORW
(G) Shellfish Classification: Open
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8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NC Div. of Marine Fisheries is proposing to construct an
artificial reef in Huggins Creek near Cedar Point. There would be 50 reef units placed in a
30'X360' area. This reef would be intended for inshore, and kayak fishermen.

Field Investigation Report:
NC Div.of Marine Fisheries
Page 02
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The NC Div. of Marine Fisheries project is located in
Huggins Creek adjacent to a spoil island in the Cedar Point area. The site can only be
accessed by water. It is situated .34mi SE of the NC Wildlife boating access on Hwy. 24
in Cedar Point and .63mi West of Bogue Inlet. The center of the reef would be at
34°40.420"N, 77°06.530"W.
Huggins Creek is SA-HQW and is open to the taking of shellfish. It is not a Primary
Nursery Area. There does not appear to be any SAVs in this area and the bottom substrate
consists of fine sand with some silt. A thick fringe of Coastal Wetlands and marsh islands
exists around the spoil island. This area in Carteret County's LUP is classified as
undeveloped.
10. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In an effort in provide fishing opportunities to inshore and
kayak fishermen, NC Div. of Marine Fisheries is proposing to construct an inshore artificial
reef along the shoreline of Huggins Creek. The reef area would be 30'X360'. There would
be 50 NCDMF reef units placed in this area. These reef units are made of concrete. Each
unit would be 40"HX59"WX50"L. Water depths in this area range from -3' to -5' at NLW
and -6' to -7' at NHW. NCDMF has stated that the 4 corners of the reef would be marked
with appropriate Artificial Reef signage as determined by the USCG private aids to
navigation suggestions.
11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: There would be 10,800ft2 of Public Trust Area usurped by
this project with approximately 1,200ft2 of bottom benthic habitat filled. Temporary
turbidity would occur during deployment of the reef units. There could be navigation
concerns to unaware boaters given the NLW depth and reef unit profile, however the
proposed reef would be approx. 150' from the channel. This project would provide valuable
inshore fishing habitat to small craft and kayak fishermen.
Name: Ryan Davenport
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Date: 10/25/16
Morehead City

Marine Fisheries
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. Ryan Davenport
NC Division of Coastal Management
PAT McCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART .
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
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Re: Application for CAMA Major Permit to construct a new artificial reef site near Cedar PointN Y 3 0 2016
To whom it may concern,
DCM- MHD CITY
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program proposes to construct
Artificial Reef habitat within Bogue Sound near Cedar Point, NC. Construction for this project is funded
by Federal Grant AR-2, titled: North Carolina Artificial Reef Program: Coordination, Assessment,
Development, and Maintenance of the NC Artificial Reef System. Based on correspondence with USACE,
the proposed reef will likely be permitted under GP 194 (Liz Hair, USACE, personal Communication).
Please refer to the sections below for details on the proposed project and Division reef site selection
protocol.
For every new artificial reef, the Artificial Reef Program follows written guidelines for site
selection. These guidelines are prepared in consideration of physical and biological requirements for
artificial reefs, reef accessibility, and avoidance of areas involved in commercial trawl operations. In
further consideration of bio-physical requirements, the site selection protocol incorporates best
management practices based on bottom sediment type, tidal current intensity, sedimentation
likelihood, and the avoidance of existing natural resources, such as shell or seagrass. During site
investigations, staff use side -scan sonar, bathymetry analysis, backscatter analysis, and a pole probe to
evaluate local conditions and bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to determine
the proposed reef boundaries.
In March 2016, the NCDMF collected bathymetry, side -scan imagery, and pole probe
information to verify depth and existing conditions at a proposed area near Cedar Point, NC. The survey
area was located in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point, NC (Figure 1). This area was originally selected
based on its accessibility by recreational anglers, including stand-up paddleboard and kayak fishermen,
also because of the absence of nearby estuarine artificial reef fishing opportunities, and the low
potential for user conflicts. Particularly, the area does not infringe on historically popular commercial
fishing or trawling grounds. Any conflicts that may exist otherwise will be addressed during the public
comment portion of the application process. The site investigation yielded depth ranges of 1-9 feet at
MLW (Figure 1) with a tidal range of approximately 2 feet. Overall bottom habitat consisted of mostly
sand, sandy mud, and sandy shell regions (Table 1).
Following the site investigation survey, staff identified a 0.168-acre site (360 feet by 30 feet;
Figure 2), with center point at 34` 40.420' N, 77' 06.530' W, as a proposed reef site which is located near
the southern shoreline of Huggins Creek, approximately 150 ft. from the maintained channel, and
approximately 50 ft. away from the nearest point to the marsh island (Figure 2). Here, MLW depth
within proposed boundaries is approximately 4-5 feet, and during MHW the depth is approximately 6-7
feet (Figure 3). The sediment composition within these boundaries primaril consists of sand and a little
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bit of interspersed shell (Table 1). There is no existing shell or SAV resource in the proposed permitted
boundary. There is a moderately strong semi -diurnal tidal current that flows through this area.
For permitting purposes, we anticipate all 0.168 acres of delineated area will be impacted by the
proposed project. NCDMF will mark the four corners of the proposed reef site (Table 2), with buoys,
pilings, or posts with appropriate Artificial Reef signage as determined by the USCG private aids to
navigation suggestions.
For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials. Further, the
NCDMF applies experiential knowledge and best management practices to avoid propagating reef
species which are invasive or detrimental to local estuarine ecosystems. Reef construction materials
used by NCDMF are described in detail within the Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial
Reef Materials, 20162nd Edition (Attachment 1).
Construction materials for this project will consist of NCDMF-designed reef units with a height of
40 inches and a base of 59 inches (Figure 4). The spatial design will arrange a total of 50 units in five
patches of ten units. The patches are 10 reef units set up as five reef units by two reef units, with 60"
between each reef unit (Figure 5). Within each patch, reef units will be five feet from one another (edge
to edge), with a 2.5-foot buffer around each patch for any minor errors in deployments. This will yield a
total patch size of 50 ft. x 20 ft. Patches will be 25 feet, edge to edge, from each other. With this design,
given the MLW depth and reef unit profile, this reef will likely have little -to -no navigable clearance (0.67
ft. (for reef units placed at 4 ft. depth) to 1.67 ft. (for reef units placed at 5 ft. depth) at MLW. Within the
reef boundary (Table 2), NCDMF established a 5-foot buffer of no development for a total site area of
360 ft., x 30 ft. (Figure 5). The purpose of this buffer is to protect against deployment error and possible
material micro -movements overtime.
NCDMF Coordinates all reef deployments, using either marine contractors or state -maintained
vessels and staff. In either instance, NCDMF staff will remain on site during all deployments to ensure
enhancements remain within permitted boundaries.
Deployments of the proposed 50 reef units should take no more than 3 deployment days to
complete. At this time, it has not been determined whether NCDMF staff or a marine contractor will
deploy materials. Either way, the NCDMF will work to employ the most effective and controlled
deployment strategy. To guide deployments, staff will mark locations with visible references above the
waterline, that will be checked with mapping grade GPS.
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Table 1. Pole -probe sediment sampling results for AR-381. Table date: 03/10/16.
ProbelD
Site.._
info
LATDD
LONGDD
DateRecorded
GPSldentifier
Timellecorded
Tide
SedimentType
1
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HigginsCreek
34.672893
-77.109800
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
High Fallin
Sand Mud/ Shell
2
AR381 Sitel
HigginsCreek
34.673083
-77.109600
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
HihFallin
Sand
3
AR381 Sitel
HigginsCreek
34.673267
-77.109267
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
HihFalli
Sand
4
AR381 Sitel
Higgins Creek
34.673367
-77.109%7
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
High Falling
Sand/Shell
5
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nsCreek
34.673533'
-77.109100
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
1 High Fallin
Sand/Mud
6
AR38151tel
HigglinsCreek
34.673500
-77.109367
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
High Fallin
Sand/Mud
7
AR381 Sitel
HigginsCreek
34.673467
-77.10%50
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
Hi hFallin
Sand/ Shell
8
AR381 Sitel
Hi insCreek
34.673400
-77.109817
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
Hi hFallin
Sand
9
AR381 Sitel
Higgins Creek
34.673300
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110.16
n/a
12:10
High Failin
Sand/Shell
Table 2. AR-381 proposed Reef boundary coordinates. Table Date: 10/10/16.
Corner
Latitude
Longitude
A
340 40.413'
-77°
6.559'
B
34° 40.430'
-770
6.504'
C
340 40.427'
-770
6.502'
D
340 40.409'
-77"
6.557'
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AR381 Side -Scan & Bathymetry Investigation
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to the sout���int, NC. Figure date: October 10, 2016.
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Figure 2. Spatial design (to scale) of the proposed AR-381 overlaid on side -scan sonar data. Note the
spatial design of 5 reef patches, made up of 10 reef units. Total reef footprint is 360 feet by 30 feet, for a
total footprint acreage of 0.168 acres. Also note the distance of -50 ft. at the sites nearest point to the
marsh, and 105 ft. at the farthest point. Figure date: October 10, 2016. Survey Date: March 2016.
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(to scale). Note 5 patches of 10 reef units, which follow the 4-to-5-foot bath c e. Figure date
October 10, 2016. Survey date: March 2016.
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Marine Fisheries
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretory
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Director
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Attachment 1. Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef. Materials (2016, 2ed Edition)
PAT McCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER ER VAAVAART
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Morfne Fisheries BRAXTON C. DAVIS
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North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials
f2016. 2nd Editionl
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 Materlals:
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, 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 must 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. All
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, durability, and stability
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• Size -concrete pipe must be no smaller than 12 inches In Inside diameter
and not exceed 30 inches in inside diameter. Any concrete structure must
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not exceed 8 feet In length, width, or height. Crushed concrete must be: 8"
maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4" minimum diameter,10%
maximum oversize, 5% maximum undersize
• Composition • units must be no more than 25% degraded or missing. AB
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• 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 beforethese materials may be used as reefs (EPA
BMPS).
Required Specifications:
Ocean -
• Size - vessels must be no smaller than 100 feet in length unless paired with a
second 100 foot or greater vessel
• Clearance - vessels are 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 US Coast Guard and/or
EPA inspection to satisfy BMPs, including removals of wood, floatables, loose
materials, and deleterious substances.
• Stability - all air must be allowed to escape during staking
• Durability - 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 limestone marl, granite, and basalt.
Required Specifications:
Ocean -
• Natural materials are not widely used in the ocean, given their susceptibility
to sediment burial
Estuary -
• Size -
• Limestone Marl (NCDOT Class B Spec.): 12 " maximum diameter, g'
average diameter, 5" minimum diameter,10% maximum oversize,
5% maximum undersize
o Granite and Basalt: 8" mvdmum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4"
minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5% mmdmum
undersize
• Location- Limestone is not acceptable for mein high salinity environments,
given high susceptibility to bio-eroding organisms
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Notes on all materials:
1) Ali materials must be cleaned and prepared In accordance with United States Corps of Engineers General
(Regional) Permits (#GP398500194 or #GP19000291), any applicable NC Division of Coastal Management
permits, and conform to site specific navigational clearance requirements established by the United States Coast
Guard and NOAAOfce of Coast Survey.
2) Planned arrangements for acquisition, cleaning, p reparation, dockage/staging, towing, and sinking/deployment
must be described In proposals. Dockage, towing, and deploymentwill require proof of at least $1,000,000
marine liability Insurance.
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NOW
APPLICATION for
Nlalor Development Permit
(last revised 12/27106)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Ncdeq /North Carolina Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR-381
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
The Division of Marine Fisheres
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
Cily
State
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
769
Morehead City
INC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No,
28657
USA
252.808.8063 ext.
252-726.9218
Street Address (If different from above)
City
State
ZiP
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City
NC
28567-
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/ContractorInformation
Business Name
NIA
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Agent' Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
ZIP
Phone No, 1
•
- ext.
Phone No. 2
- ext.
FAX No.
Contractor #
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
Email
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. N
Carteret
N/A
N/A
Subdivision Name
.city
State
Zip
N/A
N/A
NC
N/A -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
WA - ext.
N/A, ,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
White Oak River Basin
Bogue Sound
C. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown
White Oak River
e. Is proposed work within city limb or planning jurisdiction?
f. It applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city kknit the proposed
❑Yes ®No
work falls within.
N/A
4. Site Description
a.
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.) -
b, Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
0.168 acres=10800 sq. ft,
C.
Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
0.168 acres= 10800 sq. ft.
NWL (normal waterlevep
(if many lof sizes, please attach additional page with a Iiso
-6.5' ®NHW or ❑NWL
e.
Vegetation on tract
Spartina alterni8ora is on the Marsh Spit that is to the south of the site, however there is no vegetation in the proposed site.
I.
Man-made features and uses now on tract VED
none NOV 302016
g.
Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacen to the proposed project site.
The surrounding waters are public trust waters and are used for multiple recreational and commerc al purpose�a.lTy
fishing, transportation). The closest adjacent land is a Spoil Island.
h,
How does local government zone the tract?
I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
WA
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
❑Yes []No ®NA
j.
Is the proposed activity pan of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
k.
Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes []No ❑NA
If yes, by whom? N/A
1.
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does t involve a ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (1) Are there wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(Ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(Ili) If yes to either (1) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ®No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n: Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
N/A
5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial ®Public/Government
❑Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
The NCDMF Artificial Reef Program is shifting focus to estuarine artificial reefs that provide accessibility to the everyday
kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or recreational fishermen. Additionally, we look to provide accessible estuarine habitat for
recreationally and commercially important finfsh species. The NCDMF proposes to deploy 50 reef units in a 0.168-acre site,
named AR-381. The Reef Unit structures will provide essential fish habitat for juvenile and adult life stages of finfish,
crustaceans and invertebrates. Anticipated activities at this reef site include recreational fishing.
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.
Construction will occur at AR-381 under this permit. A perimeter buffer to protect against future boundary violations, and a
patch development scheme, 50 reef units will be placed at pre -determined locations. It is TBD whether a marine contractor or
NCDMF staff will conduct all deployments on site. Either way, DMF artificial reef personnel will be on site during all
deployments to mark locations, monitor activities, and ensure permit compliance. All equipment will be transported by
contractor or DMF staff to the site for deployment on a barge.
d. List all development activities you propose.
We propose to construct a small estuarine artificial reef, In a 0.16-acre area, using 5 patches of 10 reef units= 50 reef units.
These NCDMF Reef Units used by NCDMF follow state Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef
Materials, 20162nd Edition (Attachment 1), Please see the narrative for detailed deployment information.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? —0.168 ❑Sq.Ft or ®Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ❑Yea ®No DNA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the stale.
N/A
I. Wilt wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? ���� v 3 0 ❑Yea ❑No ®NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the recevirtg water? \-f Yes ❑No ®NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal. 0
o.
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APPLICATION for
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Major Development Permit
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (t) are ahvays applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
Instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (Including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly Indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed,
C. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e, The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
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 NIA Phone No.
Address
Name NIA Phone No.
Address
Name NIA Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous slate or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and Issuing dates.
NIA WA
NIA N/A
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, d applicable.
I. Wetland delineation, If necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), If necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
to Enter on Land
i unaerstana tnat any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and i
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating Information related to this permit appicaa
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monitoring of the project. NOV 3
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge. U 2016
Date _10/12/16 Print Name Jason Peters—11=114 ,
Signature �+ �H� �fTY
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ram P
Rock Groin
Rock
(excluding
Breakwater
shoreline
NWLJ
stabilization
Length
360'
Width
30'
Avg. Existing
Depth
NA
NA
-4.5' mlw
Final Project
Depth
NA
NA
1.2' mlw
11. 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.
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
(i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlanda/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW _ ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL _ ❑None
(it) Describe the purpose of the excavation In these areas:
2.
DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
®This section not applicable
a.
Location of disposal area.
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
c.
(i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
d. (i) Will a dis osal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yea ❑No DNA
❑Yes
LJNo ❑NA
(II) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
(II) If yes, where?
e.
(1) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area In the water?
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
(li) If yes, how much water area Is affected?
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB _
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION - --NThis section not applicable
(if development is a wood groin, use MP 4 — Structures)
a. Tvoe of shorelinestablizalion: b. Length:
[]Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwaler/Sill ❑Other_ - Width: _
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NAIL: d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead badkfill — Riprap
Breakwater/Sill_ Other
I. Source of rill material.
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
[]Yes ❑No ❑NA
(II) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (!)Will fill material be brought to the ske? ®Yes []No ❑NA b. (I) WIII fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
If yea submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
III) Amount of material to be placed in the water 50 Re number of square feet affected.
Units 4.92'x4.92' ❑CW ❑SAV _ ❑SB _
(iii) Dimensions of fill area 360k30'=50 Reef Units
❑ WL ®None
average depth = -4 5' MLW
project depth = -4 5' MLW (ig Describe the purpose of the fill In these areas:
NIA
material profile = 3.3'
(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 opportunities. O NO%Je `b (JCj 32016
C4f, A. 0�1�18
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on
controlled?
Reef Units are designed to resist movement after deployment.
Weight per unit is approx. 3,086lbs. These specific reef units
are similar to a reef ball, however rather than round design,
these are square. These types of structures, or the more
commonly known reef balls, are common to artificial reef
construction, have proved to be durable and stable.
c. (p Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
®Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
NCDMF will mark the four corners of the proposed reef site with
pilings or posts with appropriate artificial reef signage.
What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Artificial reef materials are brought to the site on a barge and
Wheel Loader or other heavy equipment will release individual
units at each specified latitude longitude. The units then sink
straight down and settle on the bottom.
d. (1) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? []Yes ®No ❑NA
(it) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
N/A
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Date
AR-381
Project Name
Jason Peters
Appli gant Name
A h nt Signature
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Proposed AR-381 Location
Cedar Point, NC
Figure Date: October 18, 2016
Reef Centroid: 34' 40.420' N, 77' 06.530' W
RECEIVED
OCT 19 2016
DCM- MHD CITY

N,C.,,,
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
C.I<-• 11•b1.02
October 31, 2016
Iut:hVA*)iW1%U1111
TO: Maria Dunn
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Courtney Spears
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
PAT MCCRORY
r"mmor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
&cxrcry
BRAXTON DAVIS
Dimclor
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-Huggins Creek
Project Location: Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Proposed Project: Carteret County, in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near CedarPoint.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
1// 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 AJ-1 1�— DATE h - 22-,x0i t.,
RECEIVED
DEC 0 5 2016
State of North Carofma 1 Boviroomenw Quality I Coasw Mampemaat
400
NC
comme 52409-2soa l2n•2a�30 (fa)n D C M- M H D CITY

1;a
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 31, 2016
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Lee Padrick
Division of Community Assistance
FROM: Courtney Spears
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
PAT MCCRORY
GnVrnor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Saaefory
BRAXTON DAVIS
blmctor
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-Huggins Creek
Project Location: Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Proposed Project: Carteret County, in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
ma's 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 50� DATE
RECEIVED
NOV 3 0 2016
State of North Carolina,$nvh=enW Quality I Coased Management DCM- MHD CITY
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28537
2571808-1808 [ 252.2413330 (fax)

PAT MCCRORY
(imvrnor
DONALD R, VAN DER VAART
Surrvmry .
w BRAXTON DAVIS
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ECEIVE
October 31, 2016 NOV 0 2 2016
MEMORANDUM: BY:
TO: Georgette Scott
Division of Energy, Mineral, & Land Resources
I ,� '
F M: ,� J , Courtney Spears RECEIVED
Major Permits Processing Coordinator NOV 2 9 2016
SUBJECT: CAMA/DkEDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
DCM- MHD CITY
Applicant: NCDMF-Huggins Creek
Project Location: Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Proposed Project: Carteret County, in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point. .
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
Stela afNoith Carolina I EnvimmnmW Quality I CuasW Management
400 Commaroa Am" I Mordwad City,NC 28557
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October 31, 2016
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
.4w, 2016
Renee Gledhill -Early
NC Department of Cultural Resources
Courtney Spears
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-Huggins Creek
PAT MCCRORY
(o Imm
LD R. VAN DER VAART
Sarntary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Diwao,
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Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Carteret County, in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
{('
►\ This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This a ency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
NOV 0 7 2015
State of Noah Carolina I EnwonmenW Quality I CoasW Ma prnent
400 Commerce Ay . I Moo hud City, NC 28557
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PAT MCCRORY
(Amp"OY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
3—tary
Ccasta(Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RECEIVED
NOV 16 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
October 31, 2016
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Dan Sams
Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
FROM: Courtney Spears
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-Huggins Creek
BRAXTON DAVIS -�
llimcror
LZV' Atzl
2016
Project Project Location: Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Proposed Project: Carteret County, in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
State of North Carolina I Envimnmattog Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
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1. t
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 31, 2016
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Serxrory
BRAXTON DAVIS
RECEIVED °"'"°r
NOV 16 2016
DCM- MHD CI�)TY
0ivislo-
WiRO.public eesUoo
Diane Williams
Public Water Supply
Courtney Spears
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-Huggins Creek
Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Carteret County, in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point. .
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: ✓ This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons describedin the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE i4//%6
SW* ofNodh Cmoaa I Bavim menial Quality I COUW Mmagemem
400 Commerce Avenue I Morebeed City, NC 28557
252-809-29081252-2413330 (8x)

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PAT MCCRORY
Gu`rrnnr
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
BRAXTON DAVIS
Coasta[Managemen _ 2016Director
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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October 31, 2016
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Rachel Love-Adrick
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: Courtney Spears
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-Huggins Creek
Project Location: Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Iluggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Proposed Project: Carteret County, in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
R,
Th' ag y obieeccts to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
OTd
SIGNED DATE 20RECEIVED
NOV 0 3 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
_a I
State ofNotth Cemlma I Euvim meocel Quality I COW Maaagemem
400 Commerce Am" I Mmehaad City, NC 28557
252-808.28081252-2473330(fax)

PAT MCCRORY
e; DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
BRAXTON DAVIS
Coastal Management n "'
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Courtney Spears, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: Rachel Love-Adrick, District Planner
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: Major Permit Request by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries.
DATE: November 3, 2016
Consistency Determination: The request is consistent with/not in conflict with the Carteret
County Land Use Plan certified by the CRC on December 20, 2010.
Overview: The applicant is proposing to construct an artificial reef. The project site center is
located at 77°06.530'W, 34°40.420'N in Huggins Creek, near a spoil island in the Cedar Point
area., Carteret County, North Carolina. The project is located at the .34 miles southeast of the
NC Wildlife Boasting Access and .63 miles west of Bogue Inlet.
The applicant is proposing to deploy 50 reef units in a 30' x 360' area. The reef units are made
of concrete, and are 40" H x 59" W x 50" L. Water depths in the area range from 4 to -5 at NLW
and -6' to -7' at NHW. The applicant has stated that the reef site will be marked on each corner
with appropriate signage.
The project is located in Huggins Creek and is classified as SA (Market Shellfishing, Salt Water)
and HQW (High Quality Waters), is not a Primary Nursery Area (PNA), and is open to
shellfishing. There does not appear to be any Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) in the area
and the bottom substrate consists of fine sand with some silt. A review archaeological and
cultural resources was not provided.
Anticipated impacts resulting from this project are expected to include: 10,800 ft2 of Public Trust
Area usurped and approximately 1,200 ft2 of bottom benthic habitat filled. The deployment of
material will result localized increase turbidity. There could be navigation concerns to unaware
boaters given the NLW depth and reef unit profile, however the proposed reed would be approx.
150' from the channel.
Basis for Determination:
The project site is located in Carteret County and is subject to the 2005 Carteret County Land
Use Plan Update. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designates the site as Conservation due
to the sites location in Estuarine Waters and Public Trust AECs (Areas of Environmental
'Nothing Compares -
Stale of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
MEMORANDUM
Page 2 of 2
Concern). Land uses allowed in Areas of Environmental Concern are those consistent with the
State's minimum use standards and state and federal regulations.
The following LUP policies may be applicable to this request:
2.0 Land Use Compatibility
2.4.1, pg. 71: "Carteret County will only allow development in estuarine and public trust waters that
are associated with water -dependent uses, consistent with state and federal standards, and meet all
local polices contained in this plan."
—"Nothing Compares —
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 31, 2016
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
C E J V E
NOV -1 20S D
Shellfish Sanitaro : :�ac•aational
Water Cuali:y S=_. oa
Shannon Jenkins
Shellfish Sanitation
Courtney Spears
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
PAT MCCRORY
CuWmor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Sarxmry
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-Huggins Creek
BRAXTON DAVIS
Vkrc r
RECEIVED
NOV 0 7 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
Proposes to construct an artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
Carteret County, in Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
November 20, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the. recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED ^ R SHANPaO &t*X05DATE I I I3 II
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State of
00 CGI MO A & I M00eolal Quality I Coastal tdeaa8emmt
400 Commeiaa Avenue I Morohaed City, NC 28557
252-809.2808 252.2473330 (9x)

October 31, 2016
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUI3JFCT:
Applicant:
Project Location:.
Proposed Project:
RECEIVED
NOV 0%2016
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Staples or Gregg Bodnar
:ioli of Coastal Management
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P ` , 'r Permits Processing Coordinator
PAT MCCR:ORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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DREDGB &FILL I'crrpit Application Review
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n,es to construct nn artificial reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point.
i c ret Cou it (y, in hlu ggi ns Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar Point.
Please indicate below'• icy'Spr;ition orviewpoint onthe proposedproject and return this form by
November 20, 2016. 1 i have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ryan
Davenport, Permit oft :it (2.52) MS-280S. Ext. 210. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requ J!
.REPLY: Wncy has no objection to the project as proposed.
t/ .-cncy hn r:o comment on the proposed project.
1. :J'ency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
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cncy ob, cts to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
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Bodnar, Gregg
From: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 2:29 PM
To: Bodnar, Gregg
Subject: RE: DCM application comments
Hey Gregg,
Thanks for reaching out. Here's the status for the following projects:
NC DMF Huggins Creek: received November 4, 2016. This one is being processed as a GP 194. Likely to require manatee
guidelines and am trying to figure out the ESA consultation portion for this one. No need to wait for me, but I will not be
able to issue until ESA is resolved. s W-;-
Comer Marina: received Dec 27, 2016. 1 have not had a chance to review yet, likely to be processed under GP 291.
Southern Salt Seafood: Received Dec 27, 2016. Same as above.
Elbert Owens: Public Notice comment period closed December 21, 2016. No negative comments received or additional
conditions requested. Standard GP 291 conditions and manatee guidelines will apply. If you are ready to issue, don't
worry about wait for my formal recommendations.
Academy Field, LLC: Haven't seen this one yet.
Thanks,
Liz
-----Original Message -----
From: Bodnar, Gregg [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 1:56 PM
To: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] DCM application comments
Afternoon Liz,
Hope all is well. I've taken over for Courtney as the Assistant Major Permits Coordinator and I'm going through
the backlog of projects and I have a few that I can't find comments from you yet. I figured they may have been lost in
the shuffle here or may not be written yet. Since I'm coming into these projects in the middle of them I thought it would
be easier to just bother you and ask all at once. Though I'll probably be bothering you a lot until I get a handle on the
job, so sorry in advance.
So here are the most pressing projects I have outstanding...

NCDMF AR-381 Huggins Creek near Cedar Point, Carteret County
Southern Salt Seafood Company in Morehead City, Carteret County
Comer Marina near Stella, Carteret County
Elbert Owens 120 Goodwin Lamp Rd, in Beaufort, Carteret County
Academy Field LLC, 1200 Harkers Island Rd, Harkers Island in Carteret County
If you have any information on these projects or can re -send any comments that have already been submitted I would
greatly appreciate it. Also, if there are any specifics about how you like to comment, best way to contact you about
projects, or if there is anything you need from me for these projects or future ones just let me know.
Thanks,
Gregg
Gregg Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator / Fisheries Resource Specialist
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 ext 213 office
[e-mail]
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the

North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Attn: Jason Peters
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
Dear Sir:
ROY COOPER
Govamor
WILLIAM G. ROSS JR.
Secretary
FILE BRAXTON DAVIS
nimcror
1/12/2017
This letter is in reference to your application for a Coastal Area Management Act Major Permit to
undertake development activities on proposed AR-381, in Huggins Creek, adjacent to a spoil island
near Cedar Island, in Carteret 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 March 18, 2017 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. 213) or e-mail ([e-mail]).
Sincerely,
Gregory. . odnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
State of North Carolina I Enviromnental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Momhead City, NC 28557
252-808-28081252-247-3330(fax)

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Energy. Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 8, 2017
Jason Peters
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Subject: EXEMPTION
Stormwater Project No. SW8 161112
AR-381 Huggins Creek
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Peters:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAIN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
On November 2, 2016, the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and
Land Resources received a copy of the CAMA Major Permit Application for the subject project.
Staff review of the plans and specifications on November 2, 2016 has determined that the
development activities proposed at this time will not pose a threat to surface water quality from
stormwater runoff. The Director has determined that projects that are reviewed and approved by
the Division as not posing a water quality threat from stormwater runoff should not be subject to
the stormwater management perrmtting requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000, the stormwater
rules. By copy of this letter, we are informing you that this project will not require a stormwater
management permit.
If the subject project disturbs one acre or more and has a point source discharge of stormwater
runoff, then it is also subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
stormwater discharge requirements. You are required to have an NPDES permit for stormwater
discharge from projects meeting these criteria. All temporary built -upon area associated with the
construction of the project must be removed within 30 days of completion of the project, or when
it is no longer needed, whichever occurs first.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter please contact
Georgette Scott at [phone], or via e-mail at georgette.scoft ncdenr.gREC E I V E D
Sincerely,
FEB 15 2017
5P Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director DC M- M H D CITY
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
GDS/gds: \\\Stormwater\Permits & Projects\2016 \161112 Exemption\2017 02 permit 161112
cc: Town of Morehead City Building Inspections
Ryan Davenport/DCM Morehead City
Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File
State of North Carolina 1 Environmental Quality 1 Energy, Mineral and and Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmmytort. NC 28403
910 796 7215

ROY COOPER
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITV
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
Govamor
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WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR. -
Inter/it Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
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Chris Niver
NC DOT, State Construction/Materials Branch
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-320
Carteret County, 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean.
Proposes to enhance the existing artificial reef by sinking 2 vessels and 4000
tons of concrete bridge rubble.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 12, 2017. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Heather
Styron, Permit officer at (252),808-2808. Ext. 216. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting
data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
RECEIVED
APR 21 2017
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.
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Bodnar, Gregg
From:
Bodnar, Gregg
Sent:
Friday, January 27, 2017 3:33 PM
To:
Peters, Jason
Cc:
Davenport, Ryan; Bodnar, Gregg
Subject:
RE: AR-381
Afternoon Jason,
That condition is satisfied by the buoys that mark the reef site as approved by the USCG.
Regards,
Gregg
Gregg Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 ext 215 office
Gregg. Bodnar@ ncdenr.gov
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
^Nothing Compares
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Peters, Jason
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 11:18 AM
To: Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: AR-381
Hi Gregg,
Could you please clarify Condition 3 on this permit? It states, "...permanent reflectors shall be attached to the structure
in order to make it more visible during hours of darkness or inclement -weather." We have proposed to mark this site
with buoys. Do buoys with reflectors suffice as being "permanent" and "attached to the structure" in this case? I hope
this isn't nitpicky, I just want to be certain we are remaining compliant with all our permit conditions before purchasing
buoys...
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Thanks,
Jason
Jason Peters
Artificial Reef Coordinator
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
NC Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 8063 office
252 269 2740 mobile
[e-mail]
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
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Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Bodnar, Gregg
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2017 4:15 PM
To: Peters, Jason <[e-mail]>
Subject: AR-381
Afternoon Jason,
I have attached Permit #10-17 for AR-381 Huggins Creek. The original should be arriving shortly. Please note
on page 3 of 3 that the USACE has not completed their review of the application. Please contact USACE Wilmington (Liz
Hair) to discuss concerns/comments that the Corp. may have.
Regards,
Gregg
Gregg Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator / Fisheries Resource Specialist
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 ext 213 office
Gregg. Bodnar@ ncdenr.00v
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
NM
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Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 29, 2016
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Attn:Jason Peters
P.O. Box 769
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
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Govern.,
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
DWR Project it 2016 1062
Carteret County
Subject Property: Artificial Reef in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Peters:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below to
construct an artificial reef, as described in your CAMA application dated October 12, 2016, and
received by the Division of Water Resources (Division) on November 2, 2016. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3900 (GC 3900). This Certification allows you to use the General Permit
No. 198000194 permit when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the CAMA Major
Permit when issued by the Division of Coastal Management. In addition, you should obtain or
otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead
with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, Non -discharge,
Water Supply Watershed, and stormwater regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with
your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall
expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any
additional conditions listed on the following pages. RECEIVED
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are: JAN 2 3 2017
1. Impacts Approved DCM- MHD CITY
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general
conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are
approved including incidental impacts:
State of North Carolina I Def aronent of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
919 796 7215

NC DMF
D W R N 2016-1062
Page 2 of 4
CJ
Amount Approved (Units)
Plan Location or Reference
Open Waters
Approximately 0.24 acres
(Reef balls material)
Figures 1 through 5, project
narrative and attachment 1
Coastal wetlands
N/A
404/401 wetlands
N/A
Buffers
N/A
2. This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and
specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification. If you
change your project, you must notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new
application package with the appropriate fee.
3. The applicant shall require his contractors (and/or agents) to comply with all of the terms
of this Certification, and shall provide each of its contractors (and/or agents) a copy of
this Certification.
4. This General Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the
corresponding General Permit. The conditions in effect on the date of issuance of the
Certification for a specific project shall remain in effect for the life of the project,
regardless of the expiration of this Certification.
5. The applicant/permitee and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a
manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements
resulting from compliance with 303(d) of the Clean Water Act), and any other
appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If the Division determines that such
standards or laws are not being met, including failure to sustain a designated or
achieved use, or that State or Federal law is being violated, or that further conditions
are necessary to assure compliance, than the Division may reevaluate and modify this
General Water Quality Certification.
6. All mechanized equipment operated near or in surface waters will be regularly
inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of waters from fuels, lubricants,
hydraulic fluids or other potential toxic chemicals. In the event of a hydrocarbon or
chemical spill, the permitee/contractor shall immediately contact the Division of Water
Resources, between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm at the Wilmington Regional Office at
910.796.7215 and after hours and on weekends call [phone]. Management of
such spills shall comply with provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and
Hazardous Substances Control Act.
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification oy
applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant and/or¢

NC DMF
DWR M 2016-1062
Page 3 of 4
authorized agent is required to return the enclosed certificate of completion form to the
NCDENR DWR 401 and Buffers Unit North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1617
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699 within ten days of project completion (the
certification of completion is also available at:
http://portal.ncdenr.or /web/wa/swp/ws/401/certsandi)ermits/apply/forms).
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and
may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed
impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by
this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested.
This Certification can be contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of General Statute 150E by
filing a written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings
(hereby known as OAH). A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at
http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone] for information.
Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of this notice, a petition must be filed with the
OAH. A petition is considered filed when the original and one (1) copy along with any
applicable OAH filing fee is received in the OAH during normal office hours (Monday through
Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, excluding official state holidays).
The petition may be faxed to the OAH at [phone], provided the original and one copy of
the petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission.
Mailing address for the OAH:
If sending via US Postal Service:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
If sending via delivery service (UPS,
FedEx, etc):
Office of Administrative Hearings
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609-6285.
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DEQ: RECEIVED
Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel JAN 2 3 2017
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center FID CITYRaleigh, NC 27699-1601 DCM- M
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Robb Mairs in the DWR Wilmington Regional Office at
910.796.7427 or Robb. Mairs(@ncdenr.aov.

NC DMF
DWR # 2016-1062
Page 4 of 4
Sincerely,
Jim a son, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosures: GC 3900
ec: Liz Hair - USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
Doug Huggett - DCM Morehead City
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RECEIV D
JAN 241 017
DCM- MHb o10
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 24, 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
Governor
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,
[phone] 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, I'
Douglas V. Huggettt
Major Permits Manager
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Div of Marine Fisheries
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar
Point
Photo Index - 2006: 39-8060 grid (P-14)
Longitude:77°06.530'W Latitude:34°40.420'N
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — 10/21/16
Was Applicant Present — No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received—10/13/16
Application Complete- 10/19/16
Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Carteret County
Land Classification from LUP — Undeveloped
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: (yes)
(D) Intended Use: Artificial Reef
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned — N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — N/A
Planned — 50' Reef Balls
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A)Open Water N/A 10,800ft2 N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 10,800ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA-ORW
(G) Shellfish Classification: Open
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NC Div. of Marine Fisheries is proposing to construct an
artificial reef in Huggins Creek near Cedar Point. There would be 50 reef units placed in a
30'X360' area. This reef would be intended for inshore and kayak fishermen.

Field Investigation Report:
NC Div.of Marine Fisheries
Page 02
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The NC Div. of Marine Fisheries project is located in
Huggins Creek adjacent to a spoil island in the Cedar Point area. The site can only be
accessed by water. It is situated .34mi SE of the NC Wildlife boating access on Hwy. 24
in Cedar Point and .63mi West of Bogue Inlet. The center of the reef would be at
34040.420"N, 77006.530"W. ,
Huggins Creek is SA-HQW and is open to the taking of shellfish. It is not a Primary
Nursery Area. There does not appear to be any SAVs in this area and the bottom substrate
consists of fine sand with some silt. A thick fringe of Coastal Wetlands and marsh islands
exists around the spoil island. This area in Carteret County's LUP is classified as
undeveloped.
10. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In an effort in provide fishing opportunities to inshore and
kayak fishermen, NC Div. of Marine Fisheries is proposing to construct an inshore artificial
reef along the shoreline of Huggins Creek. The reef area would be 30'X360'. There would
be 50 NCDMF reef units placed in this area. These reef units are made of concrete. Each
unit would be 40"HX59"WX50"L. Water depths in this area range from -3' to -5' at NLW
and -6' to -7' at NHW. NCDMF has stated that the 4 corners of the reef would be marked
with appropriate Artificial Reef signage as determined by the USCG private aids to
navigation suggestions.
11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: There would be 10,800ft2of Public Trust Area usurped by.
this project with approximately 1,200ft2 of bottom benthic habitat filled. Temporary
turbidity would occur during deployment of the reef units. There could be navigation
concerns to unaware boaters given the NLW depth. and reef unit profile, however the
proposed reef would be approx. 150' from the channel. This project would provide valuable
inshore fishing habitat to small craft and kayak fishermen.
Name: Ryan Davenport Date: 10/25/16 Morehead City

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NC Division of Coastal Management
Major Permit Application Computer Sheet
Applicant: NC Marine Fisheries ' " ' ' ' ' `"
10131116
Project Site County: Carteret
Staff., JRD
District: ❑Elizabeth City El Washington
®Morehead City ❑Wilmington
Project Name: AR-2
Rover File: N/A
pate A hn_iAj1_app&ation,submiItal (E_X-Y/t7/2007), 10/13116
Date application 'received as complete"in the Field office (EX: 1/8/2007): 10119116
Permit Authorization: ®CAMA ❑Dredge & Fill ❑Both
SITE DESCRIPTION/PERMIT INFORMATION
PNA: ❑Yes ®No
Photos Taken: Yes® NOD
Setback Required (riparian): ❑Yes
No
Critical Habitat: [I Yes ®No ❑Not Sure
15 foot waiver obtained: ❑Yes ®No
Hazard Notification Returned:
❑Yes ®No
SAV: ❑Yes ®No ❑Not Sure
Shell Bottom: El Yes ®No ❑ Not
Temporary Impacts: ®Yes ❑No
Sure
Sandbags: []Yes ®No ❑ Not Sure
Did the land use classification come from
Mitigation Required (optional):
county LUP:®Yes ❑No
❑Yes ®No
Moratorium Conditions: ❑ Yes ❑No
Environmental Assessment Done:
®NA
❑Yes ®No®NA
SECONDARY WATER CLASSIFICATION — OPTIONAL (choose MAX of 4)
WETLANDS IMPACTED
❑ (404) Corp. of Engineers (Jurisdictional
❑ (LS) Sea lavender (Limonium sp.)
❑ (SS) Glasswort ( Salicornia sp.)
wetlands)
❑ (CJ) Saw grass (Cladium jamaicense)
❑ (SA) Salt marsh cordgrass (Spartina
❑ (SY) Salt reed grass (Spartina
alterniflora)
cynosuroides)
❑ (DS) Salt or spike grass (Distichlis
❑ (SC) Bullrush or three square (Scirpus
❑ (TY) Cattail (Typha sp.)
spicata)
SO
❑ (JR) Black needlerush (Juncus
❑ (SP) Salt/meadow grass (Spartina
roemerianus)
patens)
APPLICATION FEE
❑ No fee required - $0.00
❑ Ill(A) Private w/D&F up to 1 acre;
❑ 111(D) Priv. public or comm w/D&F to 1
3490 can be applied - $250
acre; 3490 can't be applied - $400
❑ Minor Modification to a CAMA Major
❑ Major Modification to a CA MA Major
® 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
252-808-2808 :: 1.888-4RCOAST :: www-nccoastalmnnauement.net revised: 02/15/10

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❑ Major development extension request -
❑ II. Public or commercial/no dredge
$100
and/or fill - $400
❑ I.Prlvate no dredge and/or fill - $250
❑ 1ll(O Priv.public,orComm w/D&F to 1
acre; 3490 can be applied; DCM needs
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DWQ agreement - $400
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NC ,Division of Coastal Mgt. Application Computer Sheet, Page 3 of 4)
Applicant: NC Marine Fisheries
0
Date: 10131116
Describe below•theACTIVITIES that have been -applied for. All values should match the dimension order, and units of
measurement found in your Activities code sheet '
Activity Name
Number
TYPE
Choose
One
REPLACE
Choose
One
Dimension 1
Dimension 2
Dimension 3
Dimension 4
Artificial Reef
1
30'
360'
New Work ❑
Malnt ❑
Replace
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Maint ❑
Replace
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Maint ❑
Replace
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ET
Maint ❑
Replace
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Maint ❑
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❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Maint❑
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❑Y❑N
New Work El
Maint ❑
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❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Maint ❑
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❑ Y ❑ N
New Work❑
Maint ❑
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❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Maint ❑
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❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
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New Work
Maint❑
Replace
❑Y❑N
New Work
Ma/nt ❑
Replace
❑ Y ❑ N
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NC Division of Coastal Mgt. Application Computer Sheet, Page 3 of 4)
Applicant: Academy Field LLC
-Date. 10120118
Describe below the HABITAT disturbances for the 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
and/or temp
impact amount)
TOTAL Feet
(Applied for.
Disturbance
total includes
any anticipated
restoration or
temp impacts)
FINAL Feet
(Anticipated final
disturbance.
Excludes any
restoration and/or
temp impact
amount
Open Water
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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 ❑
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Bennett, Ronda
From:
Bennett, Ronda
Sent:
Monday, October 31, 2016 1:21 PM
To:
Tegals'
Subject:
Public Notice
Carteret News Times
Re: Public Notice — NC Div. of Marine Fisheries
Dear Sir:
Please publish the attached Notice in the 11/2/16 issue of the Carteret News Times.
The State Office of Budget and Management require 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 Arthur Stadiem,
NC Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557, Telephone (252)
808-2808.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our Morehead City
office.
Sincerely,
J. Ryan Davenport
Coastal Management Representative
Enclosure
cc: Roy Brownlow, District Manager
Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator
NOTICE OF FILING OF
A PPLICATION FOR CAMA
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b)
that an application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the CAMA was

received on 10/19/16. According to the application, NC Div. of Marine Fisheries applied to construct an Artificial Reef at V,
Huggins Creek adjacent to Cedar Point, Carteret County. A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at
the office of Ryan Davenport, NC Division of Coastal Management, located at 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City,
NC, [phone] during normal business hours. Comments mailed to Braxton C. Davis, Director, Division of Coastal
Management, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, N.C. 28557, prior to 11/22/16, will be considered in making the
permit decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project
modification may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal agencies. Notice of the
permit decision in this matter will be provided upon written request.
PUBLISHED ON: 11/2/16
*E-Mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation.*
Department of. Environmental Quality
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Environmental
Quality
NC Marine Fisheries
C/o Jason Peters
PO Box 796
Morehead City, NC 28557
Dear Mr. Peters:
` DONALD-R.
PAT MCCRORY
' Governor
VAN DER VAART
S-etuy
10/20/16
The NC Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for State approval for
development at Huggins Creek near Cedar Point. The complete package was received on 10/19/16. The projected deadline
for making a decision is 1/1/17. 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 10/19/16, 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.
NCG5113A-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.
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 notify me in writing if you wish to receive a copy of
my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
S'ncerely,
yan Davenpo
Coastal Management Representative
Enclosure
cc: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator
Roy Brownlow, District Manager/Compliance Coordinator
(Nothing Compares...
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557
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INSTRUCTIONS: Preparer must complete the following: Type of Entry, Page, All validatio
Budget Code, Deposit No. (if applicable), Total Debits, Total Credits, Line Number,
Company,,Account, Center, Amount, DR/CR, Prepared By, Date and Justification.
All forms must be reivewed and approved by authorized individual in the preparer's Entered by:
division. Every line must be valid and funds must be available rp for to submitting
the entry to be keyed. Date:
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From: Sebastian, Melissa,
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 9:22 AM
To: Erickson, Peggy
Subject: RE: AR-381-CAMA PERMIT CASH TRANSFER
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Budget Officer
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3441 Arendell Street
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Div of Marine Fisheries
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Huggins Creek adjacent to spoil island near Cedar
Point
Photo Index - 2006: 39-8060 grid (P-14)
Longitude:77°06.530'W Latitude:34°40.420'N
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit—10/21/16
Was Applicant Present — No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received—10/13/16
Application Complete- 10/19/16
Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Carteret County
Land Classification from LUP — Undeveloped
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: (yes)
(D) Intended Use: Artificial Reef
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned — N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — N/A
Planned — 50' Reef Balls
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A)Open Water N/A 10,800ft2 N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 10,800ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA-ORW
(G) Shellfish Classification: Open
RECEIVED
NOV 0 3 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NC Div. of Marine Fisheries is proposing to construct an
artificial reef in Huggins Creek near Cedar Point. There would be 50 reef units placed in a
30'X360' area. This reef would be intended for inshore and kayak fishermen.

Field Investigation Report:
NC Div.of Marine Fisheries
Page 02
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The NC Div. of Marine Fisheries project is located in
Huggins Creek adjacent to a spoil island in the Cedar Point area. The site can only be
accessed by water. It is situated .34mi SE of the NC Wildlife boating access on Hwy. 24
in Cedar Point and .63mi West of Bogue Inlet. The center of the reef would be at
34°40.420"N, 77°06.530"W.
Huggins Creek is SA-HQW and is open to the taking of shellfish. It is not a Primary
Nursery Area. There does not appear to be any SAVs in this area and the bottom substrate
consists of fine sand with some silt. A thick fringe of Coastal Wetlands and marsh islands
exists around the spoil island. This area in Carteret County's LUP is classified as
undeveloped.
10. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In an effort in provide fishing opportunities to inshore and
kayak fishermen, NC Div. of Marine Fisheries is proposing to construct an inshore artificial
reef along the shoreline of Huggins Creek. The reef area would be 30'X360'. There would
be 50 NCDMF reef units placed in this area. These reef units are made of concrete. Each
unit would be 40"HX59"WX50"L. Water depths in this area range from -3' to -5' at NLW
and -6' to -7' at NHW. NCDMF has stated that the 4 comers of the reef would be marked
with appropriate Artificial Reef signage as determined by the USCG private aids to
navigation suggestions.
11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: There would be 10,800ft2 of Public Trust Area usurped by
this project with approximately 1,200ft2 of bottom benthic habitat filled. Temporary
turbidity would occur during deployment of the reef units. There could be navigation
concerns to unaware boaters given the NLW depth and reef unit profile, however the
proposed reef would be approx. 150' from the channel. This project would provide valuable
inshore fishing habitat to small craft and kayak fishermen.
Name: Ryan Davenport Date: 10/25/16 Morehead City
RECEIVED
NOV 0 3 2016
DCM- MHD CITY

PAT McCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
MarineFisheries BRAXTON C. DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Director
October 13, 2016
Mr. Ryan Davenport
NC Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
Re: Application for CAMA Major Permit to construct a new artificial reef site near Cedar Point, NC
To whom it may concern,
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program proposes to construct
Artificial Reef habitat within Bogue Sound near Cedar Point, NC. Construction for this project is funded
by Federal Grant AR-2, titled: North Carolina Artificial Reef Program: Coordination, Assessment,
Development, and Maintenance of the NC Artificial Reef System. Based on correspondence with USACE,
the proposed reef will likely be permitted under GP 194 (Liz Hair, USACE, personal Communication).
Please refer to the sections below for details on the proposed project and Division reef site selection
protocol.
For every new artificial reef, the Artificial Reef Program follows written guidelines for site
selection. These guidelines are prepared in consideration of physical and biological requirements for
artificial reefs, reef accessibility, and avoidance of areas involved in commercial trawl operations. In
further consideration of bio-physical requirements, the site selection protocol incorporates best
management practices based on bottom sediment type, tidal current intensity, sedimentation
likelihood, and the avoidance of existing natural resources, such as shell or seagrass. During site
investigations, staff use side -scan sonar, bathymetry analysis, backscatter analysis, and a pole probe to
evaluate local conditions and bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to determine
the proposed reef boundaries.
In March 2016, the NCDMF collected bathymetry, side -scan imagery, and pole probe
information to verify depth and existing conditions at a proposed area near Cedar Point, NC. The survey
area was located in Huggins Creek, near Cedar Point, NC (Figure 1). This area was originally selected
based on its accessibility by recreational anglers, including stand-up paddleboard and kayak fishermen,
also because of the absence of nearby estuarine artificial reef fishing opportunities, and the low
potential for user conflicts. Particularly, the area does not infringe on historically popular commercial
fishing or trawling grounds. Any conflicts that may exist otherwise will be addressed during the public
comment portion of the application process. The site investigation yielded depth ranges of 1-9 feet at
MLW (Figure 1) with a tidal range of approximately 2 feet. Overall bottom habitat consisted of mostly
sand, sandy mud, and sandy shell regions (Table 1).
Following the site investigation survey, staff identified a 0.168-acre site (360 feet by 30 feet;
Figure 2), with center point at 34° 40.420' N, 77.06.530' W, as a proposed reef site which is located near
the southern shoreline of Huggins Creek, approximately 150 ft. from the maintained channel, and
approximately 50 ft. away from the nearest point to the marsh island (Figure 2). Here, MLW depth
within Sr *s approximately 4-5 feet, and during MHW the depth is approximately 6-7
feet (Fi ) j� eMi��{composition within these boundaries primarily consists o
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bit of interspersed shell (Table 1). There is no existing shell or SAV resource in the proposed permitted
boundary. There is a moderately strong semi -diurnal tidal current that flows through this area.
For permitting purposes, we anticipate all 0.168 acres of delineated area will be impacted by the
proposed project. NCDMF will mark the four corners of the proposed reef site (Table 2), with buoys,
pilings, or posts with appropriate Artificial Reef signage as determined by the USCG private aids to
navigation suggestions.
For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials. Further, the
NCDMF applies experiential knowledge and best management practices to avoid propagating reef
species which are invasive or detrimental to local estuarine ecosystems. Reef construction materials
used by NCDMF are described in detail within the Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial
Reef Materials, 2016 2nd Edition (Attachment 1).
Construction materials for this project will consist of NCDMF-designed reef units with a height of
40 inches and a base of 59 inches (Figure 4). The spatial design will arrange a total of 50 units in five
patches of ten units. The patches are 10 reef units set up as five reef units by two reef units, with 60"
between each reef unit (Figure 5). Within each patch, reef units will be five feet from one another (edge
to edge), with a 2.5-foot buffer around each patch for any minor errors in deployments. This will yield a
total patch size of 50 ft. x 20 ft. Patches will be 25 feet, edge to edge, from each other. With this design,
given the MLW depth and reef unit profile, this reef will likely have little -to -no navigable clearance (0.67
ft. (for reef units placed at 4 ft. depth) to 1.67 ft. (for reef units placed at 5 ft. depth) at MLW. Within the
reef boundary (Table 2), NCDMF established a 5-foot buffer of no development for a total site area of
360 ft., x 30 ft. (Figure 5). The purpose of this buffer is to protect against deployment error and possible
material micro -movements over time.
NCDMF Coordinates all reef deployments, using either marine contractors or state -maintained
vessels and staff. In either instance, NCDMF staff will remain on site during all deployments to ensure
enhancements remain within permitted boundaries.
Deployments of the proposed 50 reef units should take no more than 3 deployment days to
complete. At this time, it has not been determined whether NCDMF staff or a marine contractor will
deploy materials. Either way, the NCDMF will work to employ the most effective and controlled
deployment strategy. To guide deployments, staff will mark locations with visible references above the
waterline, that will be checked with mapping grade GPS.
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Table 1. Pole -probe sediment sampling results for AR-381. Table date: 03/10/16.
ProbelD
Site
info
LgTDD
LONGDD
DateRecorded
GPSldentifier
TimeRecorded
Tide
SedimentType
1
AR381 Sitel
HigiinsCreek
34.672883
-77.109800
3.10.16
n/a
12.20
High Fallin
Sand Mud/Shell
2
AR381 Sitel
HjggnsCreek
34,673083
-77.109600
3.10.16
n/a
12.10
High Fallin
Sand
3
AR381 Sitel
HigginsCreek
34.673267
-77.109267
3.10.16
n/a
1210
High Fallin
Sand
4
AR381 Sitel
Higgins Creek
34.673367
-77.109067
3.10.16
n/a
12.10
HihFallin
Sand/Shell
5
I AR381 Sitell
HigRinsCreek
34.673533'
-77.109100
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
HihFallin
Sand/Mud
6
AR381 Sitel
Higgins Creek
34.673500
-77.109367
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
High Fallin
Sand/Mud
7
AR381 51te1
Hi insCreek
34.673467
-77.109650
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
High FallingSand/
Shell
8
AR381 Sitel
Hi insCreek
34.673400
-77.109817
110.16
n/a
12:10
High Failin
Sand
9
AR381 Sitell
Higgins Creek
34.673300
-77.109517
3.10.16
n/a
12:10
Hi hFallin
Sand/Shell
Table 2. AR-381 proposed Reef boundary coordinates. Table Date: 10/10/16.
Corner
Latitude
Longitude
A
34°
40.413'
-77"
6.559'
B
340
40.430'
-77'
6.504'
C
340
40.427'
-77'
6.502'
D
34°
40.409'
-77'
6.557'
RECEIVED
NOV 0 3 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina I Errvironmental Quality I Marine Fisheries
PO Box 76913441 Arendeli Street I Morehead City, NC 28557
2527267021 T

AR381 Side -Scan & Bathymetry Investigation
Marine Fisheries
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Feet
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0 125 250
Yards
0 85 130
Figure 1. Site investigation for reef site AR-381. Investigation occurred in Huggins Creek, which resides
to the southeast of Cedar Point, NC. Figure date: October 10, 2016.
RECUIED
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Figure 2. Spatial design (to scale) of the proposed AR-381 overlaid on side -scan sonar data. Note the
spatial design of 5 reef patches, made up of 10 reef units. Total reef footprint is 360 feet by 30 feet, for a
total footprint acreage of 0.168 acres. Also note the distance of —50 ft. at the sites nearest point to the
marsh, and 105 ft. at the farthest point. Figure date: October 10, 2016. Survey Date: N4Plt'2016.-:
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Figure 3. Mean low water bathymetric survey of the proposed AR-381 location with site location overlaid
(to scale). Note 5 patches of 10 reef units, which follow the 4-to-5-foot bathymetric line. Figure date:
October 10, 2016. Survey date: March 2016.
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Marine Fisheries
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PAT McCRORY
Covemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
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Figure 5: Schematic (not to scale) of the proposed reef design for AR-381. Note the 5 patches of 10 reef units, for a total permitted area of 360 ft x
30 ft:; for a total acreage footprint of 0.168 acres. Figure date: October 10, 2016.
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Attachment 1. Guidelines and Specifications focAcceptable Artificial Reef Materials (2016, 211 Edition)
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North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials
(2016, 2nd Edition)
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.
Accented 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, 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:
Oceaw
• Unacceptable types In the ocean: slabs, small pilings, crushed concrete, small
designed structures
• Size - concrete pipe must 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. All
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, durability, and stability
Estuary -
• Size - concrete pipe must be no smaller than 12 inches In inside diameter /'�
and not exceed 30 inches in inside diameter. Any concrete structure must RECEIVED
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not exceed 8 feet In length, width, or height. Crushed concrete must be: 8"
maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4" minimum diameter, 10%
maximum oversize, 5% maximum undersize
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concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, rompanbility, 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 foot or greater vessel
• Clearance - vessels are 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 US Coast Guard and/or
EPA inspection to satisfy BMPs, 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 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 limestone marl, granite, and basalt.
Required Specifications:
Ocean -
• Natural materials are not widely used in the ocean, given their susceptibility
to sediment burial
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• Size -
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average diameter, 5" minimum diameter,10% maxdmum oversize,
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Notes on all materials:
1) Ali materials must be cleaned and prepared In accordance with United States Corps of Engineers General
(Regional) Permits (#GP198500194 or #GP19000291), any applicable NC Division of Coastal Management
permits, and conform to site -specific navigational clearance requirements established by the United States Coast
Guard and NOAA Office of Coast Survey.
2) Planned arrangements for acquisition, cleaning, preparation,dockage/staging, towing, and sinking/deployment
must be described In proposals. Dockage, towing, and deploymentwill requireproof of at least $1,000,000
marine Ilability Insurance.
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APPLICATION for
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Major Development Permit
(last revised 12/27106)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Appllcant/Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Ncdeq /North Carolina Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR-381
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
The Division of Marine Fisheres
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional pagels) with names listed.
Mailing Address
Box
Ciy
State
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North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
9
Morehead City
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28557
USA
252-808.8063
ext.
252-728.9218
Street Address (8d'iferent from above)
City
State
ZIP
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City
NC
28557-
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
N/A
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
ZIP
Phone No, 1
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- ext.
Phone No. 2
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ext.
FAX No.
Contractor 4
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Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. #
Carteret
N/A
N/A
Subdivision Name
City
State
zip
N/A
N/A
NC
N/A -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (#many, attach additional page with list)
WA - - ext.
N/A, ,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
White Oak River Basin
Bogue Sound
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown
White Oak River
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city lima the proposed
[]Yes ®No
work falls within.
N/A
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
0.168 acres-10800 sq. ft.
c. Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
0.168 acres= 10800 sq. ft.
NWL (normal water love#
(if many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
-6.5' DgNHW or ❑NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
Spartina afterniflora is on the Marsh Spit that is to the south of the site, however there is no vegetation in the proposed she.
I. Man-made features and uses now on tract
none
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacen to the proposed project sae.
The surrounding waters are public trust waters and are used for multiple recreational and commercial purposes (e.g.,
fishing, transportation). The closest adjacent land is a Spoil Island.
h. How does local government zone the tract?
I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
WA
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
[]Yes []No ®NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yea ®No
k. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. []Yes []No JRNA
If yes, by whom? N/A
I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a []Yes ®No ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (1) Are them wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(11) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (h) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ®No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Deserts existing storm water management or treatment systems.
WA
5, Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial ®PubsrJGovernmem
❑Private/Community,
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
The NCDMF Artificial Reef Program is shifting focus to estuarine artificial reefs that provide accessibility to the everyday
kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or recreational fishermen. Additionally, we look to provide accessible estuarine habitat for
recreationally and commercially important fnfish species. The NCDMF proposes to deploy 50 reef units in a 0.168-acre site,
named AR-381. The Reef Unit structures will provide essential fish habitat forjuvenile and adult life stages of finfish,
crustaceans and invertebrates. Anticipated activities at this reef site include recreational fishing.
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.
Construction will occur at AR-381 under this permit. A perimeter buffer to protect against future boundary violations, and a
patch development scheme, 50 reef units will be placed at pre -determined locations. It is TBD whether a marine contractor or
NCDMF staff will conduct all deployments on site. Either way, DMF artificial reef personnel will be on site during all
deployments to mark locations, monitor activities, and ensure permit compliance. All equipment will be transported by
contractor or DMF staff to the site for deployment on a barge.
d. List all development activities you propose.
We propose to construct a small estuarine artificial reef, in a 0.16-acre area, using 5 patches of 10 reef units= 50 reef units.
These NCDMF Reef Units used by NCDMF follow state Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef
Materials, 2016 2nd Edition (Attachment 1). Please see the narrative for detailed deployment information.
e, Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? —0A68 ❑Sq.Ft or ®Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public aceessway or other area ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state. _
N/A
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t. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? []Yes []No ®NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes RNo ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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APPLICATION for
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Major Development Permit
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (Q are always applicable to any major development application. Please consua the application
Instruction booklet on how to propedy prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (Including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly Indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Cherie or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name NIAPhone No.
Address
Name NIA Phone No.
Address
Name WA Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous stale or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, pennittee, and issuing dates.
NIA WA
NIA N/A
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
1. Weiland delineation, if necessary. _
J. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10). if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of pubic lards, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date _10/12/16 Print Name Jason Peters___
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development RECEIVED
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please Include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ram P
Rock Groin
Rock
(excluding
(NLW or
Breakwater
shoreline
NWL)
stabilization
Length
360'
Width
30'
Avg. Existing
Depth
NA
NA
-4.5' mlw
Final Project
Depth
NA
NA
-1.2' mlw
1. EXCAVATION ® This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be
cubic yards.
c. () Does the area to be excavated Include coastal wellands7marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV []SB
OWL ❑None
(!I) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area.
c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes []No ❑NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner
b. Type of material to be excavated.
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
®This section not applicable
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
d. (1) Will a dis osal area be available for future maintenance?
[]YesLJNo [:]NA
e. (1) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh I.
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV .. ❑SB _
❑WL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
(Iq If yes, where?
(i) Does the disposal include any area In the water?
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION .
(it development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Stwolures)
a. Type ofshoralinestabkizallon:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwaler/SIII ❑Other:
c. Average distance wateiward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead badkfill _ Riprap _
Breakwater/Sill Other _
1. Source of fill material.
-This section not applicable
Length
Width:
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
f. (t) Has there been shorellne erosion during preceding 12
months?
[]Yes []No ❑NA
(II) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to live eke? ®Yes []No ❑NA b. (I) WIII fill material be placed In coastal wetlandslmarsh (CW),
If yes, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom IS% or
other wetlands (WI-)? If any boxes are chocked, provide the
(it) Amount of material to be placed in the water 50 Re number of square feet affected.
Units 4.97x4.92'
(iii) Dimensions of fill area 360'x30'=50 Reef Unite ❑❑❑SB _
average depth = -4.6 MLW ❑WL ®NNonon a
pro act depth = -4.5' MLW (Ii) Describe the purpose of the ill In these areas:
NIA
material profile = 3.3'
(iv) Purpose of fill
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5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
Reef Units are designed to resist movement after deployment.
Weight per unit is approx. 3.086lbs. These specific reef units
are similar to a reef ball, however rather than round design,
these are square. These types of structures, or the more
commonly known reef balls, are common to artificial reef
construction, have proved to be durable and stable.
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What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhos, or hydraulic dredge)?
Artificial reef materials are brought to the site on a barge and
Wheel Loader or other heavy equipment will release individual
units at each specified latitude longitude. The units then sink
straight down and settle on the bottom.
c. (i) Will navi ational aids be required as a result of the project? d. (1) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
®Yes UNo ❑NA site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(if) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented. (ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
NCDMF will mark the four corners of the proposed reef site with environmental impacts.
pilings or posts with appropriate artificial reef sgnage. NIA
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Date
AR-381
Project Name
Jason Peters
Appli nt Name -
ApoTQrnt Signature
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