35-17 NCDMF AR-320

3mit Class Permit Number
',. NEW 35-17
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
-Department of Environmental Quality and
Coastal Resources Commission
Permit
for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
to NCDMF Artificial Reef 320 PO Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557
izing development in Atlantic Ocean Eeity at AR-320, 8nm WSW of Beaufort Inlet seabouv off
Beach in the Atlantic Ocean , as requested in the permittee's application dated 12/21/16 (NT-1), 12/19/16
including attached workplan drawings (3), dated 12/21/16 (Figure 1 & 4) and Profile Figure dated "Received" 1/12/17.
"Th , ermit, issued on March 9, 2017 is subject to compliance with the application (where
consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation
of these terms may be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Artificial Reef AR-320
Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes placement of additional material at artificial
reef AR-320, all as expressly and specifically set forth in the attached permit application, project
narrative, and workplan drawings. No other structure, whether submerged, floating or stationary,
shall become a permanent part of this artificial reef without permit modification. No non -water
dependent uses of structures shall be conducted on, in or over public trust waters without permit
modification.
(See attached sheet for Additional Conditions)
permit action may be appealed by the permittee or other
;d persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date.
permit must be accessible on -site to Department
el when the project is inspected for compliance.
maintenance work or project modification not covered
9er requires further Division approval.
must cease when the permit expires on
December 31, 2020
issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that
project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
agement Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
Braxton C. E is, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

NC DMF AR-320 Permit No. 35-17
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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 by the placement of two derelict tugboats and 4000 tons of concrete rubble as depicted in
the attached workplan drawings. All materials shall be free from loose dirt or pollutants except in trace
quantities.
3) The navigational clearances of the individual reef units shall not exceed -15 feet as measured from mean
lower low water. Permitte shall be responsible for relocating or removing any individual reef unit that
violates the authorized clearances.
3) No material shall be placed at any time in any waters outside of the alignment of the reef site boundaries
as indicated on the attached workplan drawings.
4) The permittee shall be required to repair, maintain and/or remove any components of the reef that are
displaced from the reef site boundaries as depicted in attached workplan(s). The permittee shall be
responsible for removing all portions of the reef should the site be terminated or displaced beyond repair.
General
5) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, AR-320 site shall be marked with signage as
determined by the USCG private aids to navigation.
6) All precautions should be taken by the permittee to ensure the free and full use by the public of all
navigable waters at or adjacent to the authorized work. Use of the permitted activity shall not interfere
with the public's right to free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States.
7) The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States requires the removal,
relocation, or other alteration of the structure or work authorized by this permit, or if in the opinion of the
Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable
obstruction to free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due notice
from the Corp. of Engineers, to remove, relocate or alter the work or obstructions caused thereby, without
expense to the United States or the state of North Carolina. No claim shall be made against the United
States or the state of North Carolina on account of any such removal or alteration.
8) 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) The permittee and/or his or her contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to project
initiation.
NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits,
approvals or authorizations that may be required. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has
processed the application through General Permit #198500194.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources has assigned the project DWR Project No. 2017-0126.

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__ ... ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS -
eTE: Future development at 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.
Itiz: An application processing fee of $475 was received by DCM for this project. This fee also satisfied
the Section 401 application processing fee requirements of the Division of Water Resources.

RECEIVED
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MEMORANDUM
DEC 21 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
TO: Heather Styron
Division of Coastal Management (CAMA), NCDEQ
THROUGH: Jason Peters (Artificial Reef Coordinat3
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ ,✓
FROM: Amy Comer Flowers (Artificial Reef Biologist)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
DATE: December 21, 2016
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BRAN!UN t!IAVIti
SUBJECT: Enhance Artificial Reef Site AR-320 with 2 Vessels and Bridge Rubble
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Habitat and Enhancement section
administers two reef programs (The Artificial Reef and Oyster Sanctuary Programs) which
routinely construct and enhance hard bottom habitat. Presently this section manages sixty-two
reef sites, which are periodically maintained by adding materials and replacing those that may
have eroded or been buried over time.
For every enhancement to an existing artificial reef, NCDMF intends to use only
biologically suitable materials. 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). These guidelines are prepared in consideration of physical and
biological requirements for artificial reefs and finfish ecology. The NCDMF applies experiential
knowledge and best management practices to minimize propagation of reef species which are
invasive or detrimental to local ecosystems. It should also be noted that all materials, siting, and
deployment strategies are also tailored to minimize impacts to protected resources such as
sturgeons and sea turtles.
During site investigations, staff use side -scan sonar and/or SCUBA, to evaluate local
conditions and bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to select enhancement
target locations within the permitted boundaries of the proposed reef.
With this proposal, the Artificial Reef program intends to enhance AR-320, an existing
reef site, located approximately 8.0 nm WSW of the Beaufort Inlet sea buoy, off Atlantic Beach,
NC (Figure 1). AR-320 is located 7.6 nm west of the nearest navigable channel (The Beaufort
Inlet Channel). AR-320 was previously authorized under SAWCO085-N-017-0352 (USACE
#194) and permitted by North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, Coastal Area
Management Act Major Permit #75-86 (exp. Dec. 31, 1989). The reef boundaries are delineated
by a 1500 ft. radius around a centroid coordinate (34° 39.474N/ 76° 48.450W; Figures 2 and 4).
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Within the boundaries of the AR-320 reef site, the USACE has authorized a mini Ai:: - `,/j H D CITY
navigational clearance of 15 feet, also noted on NOAA navigational charts. Side -scan sonar and
SCUBA surveys on the reef site by North Carolina Artificial Reef Program staff, noted
maximum site water depth at approximately 49 feet, which is consistent with NOAA
navigational charts. The bottom sediment within the AR-320 site is composed of fine grain sand
and silt, as verified by both side -scan and SCUBA surveys. SCUBA and side -scan surveys also
verified that there was no exposed natural hardbottom at the site (Figure 2). The reef has not
received enhancement materials since 1987 (-29 years), though recent side -scan surveys suggest
the reef is still composed of concrete bridge rubble (6.48 acres), steel bridge truss (0.08 acres),
and one 140' menhaden vessel (0.05 acres; Figure 3).
For regulatory compliance, considerations have been made to maintain authorized
clearance and ensure materials stay on site. Spatial planning at AR-320 includes a 150 ft.
"buffer" or zone of no -construction, which encircles allowable construction area within the
boundaries (Figures 2 and 4). The buffer zone helps maintains permit compliance and accounts
for micro -movements of material overtime. In consideration of site depth (49 ft.) and the
authorized minimum vertical clearance (15 ft.), design plans do not exceed 34 ft. of initial
maximum material profile. Some settling of the proposed enhancement materials will occur,
though likely not more than 1-5 ft.
The proposed enhancement operations will progress in three phases. Phase 1, will be the
sinking of the 98.4 ft. tugboat the Fort Fisher (Attachment 2). Phase II, will be the sinking of the
104 ft. tugboat the America. (Attachment 3). Finally, phase III will consist of sinking up to
4,000 tons of bridge rubble from the Gallants Channel Bridge.
Phase I and Phase II are high -publicity reef enhancements, which are currently under
contract and funded through the Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL) grant program. To
complete phases I and II, the artificial reef program has identified two preferred grid areas,
within reef boundaries, as the final resting place for the two vessels. The Fort Fisher will be
sunk first, and in grid 195 (Center coordinates 34' 39.61002N / 76° 48.52482W), while the
America will be sunk in grid 205 (center coordinates 34° 39.63474N/ 76° 48.55476W). Both
vessels will be prepared in accordance with state and federal guidance, so that they are
reasonably clean and free of petroleum and other hydrocarbons (e.g. oil, grease, asphalt, and
creosote), toxic residues, (e.g. mercury, cadmium, and lead), and other deleterious substances.
This includes the removal of all floatables and preparation to a maximum height not to exceed 34
ft. Each vessel will be sunk using an independent anchoring system complete with one anchor
sufficient to anchor them when on the reef site. Further, a thorough sink plan for each vessel,
prepared by the contractor and approved by the NCDMF, will help to ensure that the vessels are
oriented upright once resting on the bottom; although not guaranteed. As stipulated under
contract, both vessels must be situated on the bottom, at the reef site, by May 1, 2017. However,
the contract timeline calls for the first vessel (Fort Fisher) to be sunk in mid -March and the
second vessel (America) to be sunk during mid -April. To guide deployments, staff will mark
locations with visible references above the waterline, that will be checked with mapping grade
GPS.
During Phase III, reef enhancements will be made using concrete bridge rubble from the
demolished Gallants Channel bridge. For this phase, approximately 4,000 tons will be delivered
on site over the course of approximately five deployment days. Size of rubble pieces will
conform to NCDMF guidelines for ocean enhancements (Attachment 1). Timing of this reef
enhancement hinges on multiple factors including when the new bridge will be completed, and
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DCM MP-1
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
(last revised 12/27/06)
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DCM- MHD C`
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-320 Enhancements
Applicant 1: First Name MI
Last Name
Jason W
Peters
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional pege(a) 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- BOB -8063 ext.
252-726-9218
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City
NC
28557-
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
ZIP
Phone No. 1
-
- ext.
Phone No. 2
- - ext.
FAX No.
Contractor 0
Street Address (if different from above)
City
Stale
ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 5)
RECEIVEDAPPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
DEC 21 2017
3. Project Locadon
County (can be multiple)
Street Address —
stela Rd, s
Carteret
N/A
WA
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
WA
N/A
NC
N/A -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with Ibt)
- - ext.
I I I ,
a. In which NC river basin Is Me project boated?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest majorwater body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ❑Manmade []Unknown
Atlantic Ocean
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
❑Yee ®No
work falls within.
North Carolina State Waters
4. Site Description
a.
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Slav of entire tract (sq.&)
WA
Boundary of AR320- 7.065,000 sq. ft.
c.
Size of Individual lolls)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
AR-320: 7,065,000 sq. ft. (162.19 ac) , .,
NWL (normal water level)
(Nmany lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
0 ❑NHW or ®NWL
e.
Vegetation on tract
none
f.
Man-made features and uses now on tract
Previously constructed artificial reef habitat. Please see the narrative for detailed information.
g.
identify and describe the existing land uses at$acen to ft proposed project aft.
Residential and commercial
h.
How does local government zone the tract?
I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
N/A
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, s applicable)
❑Yes ❑No [DNA
J.
Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
k.
Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
if yes, by whom?
I.
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a []Yes ❑No ®NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 5)
APPLICATION for
M. (1) Are there wetlands on the site?
(it) Are there coastal wetlands on the site?
(III) If yes to either (i) or (III 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.
WA
Major Development Permit
[]Yes
[]Yes ®No
❑Yea ®No
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p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems. LJli rvi - rv" 1.
WA
5. Actlivldes and Impacts
a.
Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? []Commercial ®PuNldGovernment
❑Private/Community
b.
Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
Provide habitat for recreationally and commercially important finfish species. These structures will provide essential fish
habitat for juvenile and adult life stages of finfish, crustaceans and invertebrates. Anticipated activities include recreational
fishing and scuba diving.
c.
Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
Construction will occur at AR-320 under this permit. Using permitted boundaries, a perimeter buffer to protect against future
boundary violations, and a grid development scheme, two one hundred foot class vessels and aproximately 4,000 tons of
concrete bridge demolition debris will be placed on pre -determined locations (See project narrative). A Division of Marine
Fisheries (DMF) approved contractor will deploy all materials. DMF artificial reef personnel will be on site during all
deployments to mark locations, monitor activities, and ensure permit compliance.
d.
List all development activities you propose.
The reef site has been overlaid with 150' x 150' construction grids for deployment referencing. In this plan, we propose to
construct artificial reef habitat within six grids, southwest and east of existing structures. A total of four patch reefs will be
created, where:
Phase #1 = Grid 195 - Sinking of the 98A ft. Fort Fisher.
Phase #2 = Grid 205- Sinking of the 104 ft. America
Phase #3 = Bridge material will be distributed amongst four grids (92, 109, 127, 144).
All materials are reasonably free and clear of pollutants.
e.
Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? maintenance of an existing project
f.
What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 3.09 ❑Sq.Ft or ®Acres
g.
WIII the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ®Yes []No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h.
Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
N/A
1.
Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? []Yes ❑No ®NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the some salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yee []NO ®NA
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Form DCM MPA (Page 4 of 5) RECEIVED APPLICATION for
DEC 21 2017 Major Development Permit
J. Is there any mitigation proposed? r1❑yes ❑No ®NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal DCM- ' L CITY
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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) — (0 are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to property prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that Is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparien) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days In
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittes, and Issuing dates.
US Army Corps of Engineers General Pemft #198500194 Expires: Dec. 31, 2016, anticipated renewal Jan. 1, 2017
Coastal Area Management Act Perms Number 75-86 Issues June 6, 1986, expired Dec. 31 1989
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, H applicable.
1. Welland delineation, H necessary.
J. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects In oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owned
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.
1 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 at the information provided in this application is rulhful to the best of my knowledge.
Date Print Name MOVI-PJe_rS
Signature Please indicate application attachments pertaining to yoY p posed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 5 of 5)
APPLICATION for
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Developnent
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Infonnadw
Major Development Permit
RECEVED
DEC 21 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please Include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rack Groin
Rock
Breakwater
(excluding
shoreline
NWL
stabilization
150ft @ 6
Length
grids
150It @ 6
Width
grids
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
49ft
Depth
Final Project
NA
NA
15 ft
Depth
1. EXCAVATION ®This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL In b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards.
c. (1) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wellandslmarsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation In these areas:
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
a.
area.
c. (1) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(11) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (1) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(11) Describe the purpose of disposal In these areas:
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
®This section not applicable
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
d. (1) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, where?
f. (i) Does the disposal Include any area in the water?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(it) If yes, how much water area Is affected?
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures) -
a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Length:
❑Bulkhead ❑Rlprap ❑BreakwatedSlll ❑Other._ Width:
C. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization 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.
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level. h. Type of All material.
Bulkhead backfill _ Riprap _
Breakwater/Sill— Other_
I. Source of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (I) Will fill material be brought to the site? NYes UNo UNA
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed In the water
ADproximately 4.000 tons of bridoe material, and (2) 100t,
(Ili) Dimensions of fill area Six ids n 3.09 acres
average depth = -49'
project depth =-49'
material profile = Maximum 34'
(iv) Purpose of fill
The goal of North Carolina's artificial reef program is to
develop, maintain, evaluate and administer a successful
system of artificial reefs for the purposes of enhancing
marine fisheries habitat and public fishing and diving
opportunities.
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b.
controlled?
All materials mentioned in this proposal are common to artificial
reef construction, have proved to be durable and stable, and
have been used in NC artificial reef enhancements within ocean
waters. Per unit volume, concrete weighs approximately 2.5
times water,and steel weighs approximately 7.5 times water.
C. (i) Will navi atianal aids be required as a result of the project?
[]YesMo ❑NA
(Ip If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
(1) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV _ ❑SB
OWL ®Nona
(it) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
NIA
What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
TBD, depending on contractor, however in any event, tug boats
and barges will be used. Typically artificial reef materials are
brought to the site on large vessels and released at or near the
waters surface. The materials than sink straight down and
settle on the bottom. Vessels will be sunk using soft patches
and the best standard practices for sinking a vessel.
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? []Yes ®No ❑NA
(11) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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Figure 1. AR-320 is located approximately 8.0 nm west-southwest of Beaufort Inlet. Side -scan
sonar and SCUBA surveys on the reef site by North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries staff
indicate a water depth of approximately 49 feet. In consideration of site depth and a 15 ft.
minimum clearance, AR-320 enhancements will allow a maximum of 34-feet of material vertical
profile. Figure Date: 12/19/16.
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site. Site bottom composition is fine grain sand and silt with underlying limestone rock Figure
date: 12/19/16.
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enhancements have not been made since 1987. Reef currently consists of bridge material, steel
bridge truss, and a 140 ft. menhaden vessel named the "Novelty". Figure date: 12/19/16.
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150 foot no -construction buffer zone. Grid 195 is the proposed sinking location for the Tug Fort
Fisher, while grid 205 is the proposed sinking location for the Tug America. Finally, grids 92,
109, 127, and 144 were selected as the preferred sinking location for the Gallant Channel bridge
material. Figure date: 12/21/16.
State of North Carolina I Envlmnnnental Quality I Marine Fisheries
PO Sox 769 1 3441 Mendell Street I Morehead City, NC 28557
252 726 7021 T
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DEC 21 2017
Attachment 1. Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials ( CITY
2"1 Edition)
PAT McCRORY
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Artificial reef materials arc selected on four primary considerations: Function,
compatibility, durability, and stability. Materials used must meet their intended function,
by supporting diverse and abundant biological communities. Selected materials must also
be compatible with the aquatic environment in which they are placed. This means they
must not pose environmental risks. Also, unstable materials, or those prone to movement,
and non -durable, or easily degraded, materials must be precluded from use.
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program has
produced a comprehensive list of accepted materials for use in partner projects. These
materials were chosen based on the above criteria, using guidance from internal program
studies, The ASMFC/GSMFC Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials (Second Ed.,
2004), The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Guidance: Best Management
Practices (BMPs) for Preparing Vessels Intended to Create Artificial Reefs, and the
NOAA/NMFS National Artificial Reef Plan.
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 (hut 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. 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
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• Size - concrete pipe must be no smaller than 12 inches In inside diameter
and not exceed 30Inches In Inside diameter. Any concrete structure most
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not exceed a feet In length, width, or height. Crushed concrete must be: 8•
maximum diameter, 6"average diameter, 4" minlmum diameter, 10%
maximum oversize, 5% maximum undersize
• 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
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 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,
most 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 most be allowed to escape during sinking
• Durability- vessel selection is ultimately at the discretion of the Artificial
Reef Coordinator, to satisfy expectations of durability
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. 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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• Limestone Marl (NCDOT Class B Spec.): 12"maximum diameter, 0"
average diameter, 5" minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize,
5% maximum undersize
Q Granite and Basalt B" maximum diameter, 6' average diameter, 4"
minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5% maximum
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given high susceptibility to blo-eroding organisms
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DEC 21 2017
Notes on all mate rlals, SJCM- IV HD CITY
1) Ali materials must be cleaned and prepared In ecmrdancewuh United States Corps of Engineers General
(Regional) Permits CNGP198500194 or aGP19000291), any applkable NC Dlvision ofCoaswl Management
permits, and conform to she-speclik navigatkrul clearnlre requirements establhhed by the U nked States Coast
Guard and NOAA Of k-e of Coast Survey.
2) Pis nned arrangements for acqulsillon,dean Ing. preperallon.dockege/staging, towing, and sinking/deployment
must be described in pmposals. Dockage, towing, and deployment will requ Ire proof of at least $1,000.000
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DEC 21 2017
Attachment 2. Photos of the 94.4-foot Tuehoat the Fort Fisher.
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Attachment 3. Pictures of the 104-foot Tugboat the America.
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PO Box 76913441 Arendell Street I Morehead City. NC 28557
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MAILING DISTRIBUTION SHEET
Permitee: Acyp Po &-x 70 WtHG AC ?b55-I
Agents:
DCM Field Offices
Elizabeth City (with revised work plan drawings)
Morehead City
Washington
Wilmington
US ACOE Offices:
Washington: Raleigh Bland (Beaufort, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Hertford, Hyde, Perquimans,
Tyrrell)
Josh Peletier (Bertie, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Washington)
Tom Steffan (NC DOT- Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Pamlico)
Bill Biddlecome (NC DOT -Remainder ECity/Washington District)
Wilmington: Tyler Crumbley (Brunswick, New Hanover)
Liz Hair (Carteret, Onslow, Pender) ,►
Brad Shaver (NCDOT-Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender)
Cultural Resources: Renee Gledhill -Earley 4'
Public Water Supply: Heidi Cox (WIRO)
Clif Whitfield (WARD)
Marine Fisheries: Shane Staples
Curt Weychert
NC DOT: David Harris
Shellfish Sanitation: Shannon Jenkins
State Property: Tim Walton
DEMLR/DWR: Karen Higgid
Kristy Lynn Carpenter (NC DOT -All Projects)
Washington: Anthony Scarbraugh-401
Roger Thorpe-Stormwater
Garcy Ward- (NCDOT-Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck,
Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, Washington)
Wilmington:
Wildlife Resources:
LPO:
Fax Distribution:
Robb Mairs — 401 (Carteret, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover)
Chad Coburn — 401 (Brunswick)
Georgette Scott - Stormwater
Joanne Steenhuis - 401 (NCDOT-Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender)
Maria Dunn (WARO)
Permittee #: Agent#,

Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 25, 2017
Jason Peters
NC DEQ/Division of Marine Fisheries
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Subject: EXEMPTION
Stormwater Project No. SW8170127
Artificial Reef AR320 Enhancements
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Peters:
PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
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On January 25, 2017, 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 February 13, 2017 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 permitting 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 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 [e-mail].
Sincere.
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For Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
GDS/gds: %StormwaterlPermits & Projects12017 \170127 Exemption12017 04 permit 170127
cc: Carteret County Building Inspections
Heather Styron/DCM Morehead City
Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File
RrCEINED
MAY 01 2017
State of North Carolina i Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension i Wilmington, NC 28405
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 9, 2017
NCDMF
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, ////
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Douglas V. H ggett
Major Permits Manager
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality l Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
2528082808

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
APPLICANT: NCDMF-AR-320 County: Carteret
LOCATION OF PROJECT: 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic Beach within the Atlantic Ocean.
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 1/12/17
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: Yes To Be Forwarded: No
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: No
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Heather Styron
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: Roy Brownlow
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT:
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: Yes
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: N/A
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: Doug Huggett
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 3128/17
MAIL OUT DATE: 1/23/17
FEDERAL DUE DATE:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY
To Be Forwarded: Yes
DISTRICT OFFICE: Morehead City
FEE REC'D: $475.00
END OF NOTICE DATE: 2/11/17
DEED REC'D: N/A
ON: 1/23/17
150 - DAY DEADLINE:
STATE DUE DATE: z/12�f7
FED COMMENTS REC'D:
DRAFT ON
AGENCY
DATE COMMENTS
OBJECTIONS:
NOTES
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
ROY COOPER
Govemor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR,-= -
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Lee Padrick/Mark Ziegler
Division of Community Assistance
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 [phone]. Ext. 216. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting
data is requested. -
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. .
C=�TFi 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���s's�:/' DATE _ 17 —1 7,= i °� f a®'
JAN 3 0 2017
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Cowed Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehad City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

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CoastalManagement
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
ROY COOPER
• Qwamor
.„, •• ��VJdLLi�:I4I G. ROSS;'JItv:.:;:-•-''..:. _:•:
Lee Padrick/,Nfark Ziegler*
Division, of Community assistance
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-320
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Project Location: Carteret County, 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean.
Proposed Project: Proposes to enhance the existing artificial reef by sinking 2 vessels and 40.00
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 [phone]. 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.
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 1A DATE ! 2 51 7
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Sow of North Carolina I FAidronmental QnVry I Comtal b1 mgement
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehepd City. N.C. 28557

ROY COOPER
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Coastal Management
.ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Rachel Love-Adrick
Division of Coastal Management
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.
Proposed Project: 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.
This agency approves of, the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
i gency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNE V1, DATE 2-1 12ZI3-
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State dNoath Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coutal Management
400 Conmecce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: Rachel Love-Adrick, District Planner
Division of Coastal Management
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
SUBJECT: Major Permit Request by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries.
DATE: January 24, 2017
Consistency Determination: The request is consistent with/not in conflict with the 2015
Pine Knoll Shores CAMA Core Land Use Plan certified by the CRC on September 23, 2015.
Overview: The applicant is proposing to improve an existing artificial reef (AR-320 aka Clifton
Moss Reef). The project site is located at 76048.450'W, 34049.474'N in the Atlantic Ocean, 8
nm WSW of the Beaufort Inlet Buoy and 7.6 nm west of the Beuafort Inlet Channel in Pine Knoll
Shores, Carteret County, North Carolina.
The project area is 7,065,00 ft2 (162 acres), however, only 169,884ft s (3.9 acres with a 1500'
buffer radius) of the proposed site would be utilized at this time. Average water depths at the
site is -49' nlw. The applicant is proposing to deploy two (2) vessels, a 98' tugboat "The Fort
Fisher" and a 104' tugboat "The America", along with 4,000 tons of concrete (rubble from the
Gallants Channel Bridge). The project would be conducted in three (3) phases: Phase one the
sinking of the 'Fort Fisher" tugboat; Phase two the sinking of "The America" tugboat; Phase 3
the deployment of the concrete.
The project is located in the Atlantic Ocean is classified as SB (Primary Recreation, Salt Water),
is not a Primary Nursery Area (PNA), and is open to the taking of shell fish. A review
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) and archaeological/cultural resources was not
provided.
Anticipated impacts resulting from this project are expected to include: the incorporation of
169,884ft2 of shallow bottom habitat AECs affected include Estuarine Waters and Public Trust
Areas. The reef has the potential to cause temporary turbidity. There would be bi hindrance
to navigation in the Beaufort Channel. The deployment of material would decrease the water
depths from -49' nlw to -15 nlw. All portions of the development would remain within the
existing previously approved reef site.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality l Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
252 808 2808

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Basis for Determination:
The project site is located in Pine Knoll Shores and is subject to the 2015 Pine Knoll Shores
CAMA Core Land Use Plan. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) does not provide a designation
to the site. The Land Use Plan does not contain any policies applicable to this request.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
2528082808

Roy COOPER
CoastaiManagement
.ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
RECEIVED covomor
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Seaerory
WARo BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
(, $han6- - taples:'oi Gregg Bodnar
Division of Coastal Management
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 [phone]. Ext. 216. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting
data is requested. • .
REPLY: /This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
V This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED s.a..s—.G'Gs DATE
Nothing Compares"-.
State ofNorth Carolina I Eavhenmeatd Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue. I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2017-00158 County: Carteret County U.S.G.S. Quad: Mansfield
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Permittee:
Mr. Jason Peters
Division of Marine Fisheries
Address:
PO Box 769
Morehead City NC, 28557
Telephone Number:
252-808-8063
Size (acres)
—162 acres
Nearest Waterway
Atlantic Ocean
USGS HUC
03020301
Nearest Town Atlantic Beach
River Basin Onslow Bay
Coordinates latitude: 34.6601
Longitude:-76.8087
Location description: The project site is located approximately 8 nm WSW of the Beaufort Inlet sea buoy, off Atlantic Beach,
at existing AR 320, within the Atlantic Ocean, in Carteret County, NC.
Description of projects area and activity: This verification authorizes impacts to waters of the U.S. in association with
construction/deplovment activities for the enhancement of artificial reef site 320. Specifically, the project includes the sinkin
of two tug boats and installation of approximately 4,000 tons of concrete bridge rubble. Placement of material would cover
169.884-souare feet (so ft) within the boundaries of AR-320. The site is 50 ft. deep, with a charted navigational clearance of 15
ft.
Applicable Law: ❑ Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
® Section 10 (Rivets and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number and/or Nationwide Permit Number: GP 194
SEE ATTACHED RGP or NWT 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 January 26, 2017, 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 1 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 (CAMA),
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 approvals/permits.
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.Hair(a),USace.armv.mil.

Corps Regulatory Official: 61
Date: June 28, 2018
Expiration Date of Verification: December 31, 2021
A. Determination of Jurisdiction:
1. ❑ There are waters, including wetlands, on the above described project area that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). This preliminary
determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part
331). However, you may request an approved JD, which is an appealable action, by contacting the Corps district for further
instruction. Please note, if work is authorized by either a general or nationwide permit, and you wish to request an appeal of an
approved JD, the appeal must be received by the Corps and the appeal process concluded prior to the commencement of any
work in waters of the United States and prior to any work that could alter the hydrology of waters of the United States.
2. ❑ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements
of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC §
1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to
exceed five years from the date of this notification.
3. ❑ There are waters, including wetlands, within the above described project area that are subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,
this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
4. ® A jurisdiction determination was not completed with this request. Therefore, this is not an appealable action. However, you
may request an approved JD, which is an appealable action, by contacting the Corps for further instruction.
5. ❑ The aquatic resources within the above described project area have been identified under a previous action. Please reference
the approved jurisdictional determination issued . Action ID: SAW-
B. Basis For Jurisdictional Determination: N/A. An Approved JD has not been completed.
C. Remarks:
D. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site
identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security
Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in USDA programs, you should request
a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
E. Appeals Information for Approved Jurisdiction Determinations (as indicated in A2 and A3 above).
If you object to this determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed
you will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and Request for Appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this
determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Jason Steele, Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room IOM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]

In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal
under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you
decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by is/A.
-It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence. N/A
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at
htti)://co!32smapu.usace.army.mil/cm aoex/Pp=136:4:0.
Electronic copy furnished:
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Robb Mairs- NC DW R
Matt Creelman-United States Coast Guard
Scott McAloon-United States Coast Guard

SAW-2017-00158
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Any deployment of reef materials during North Atlantic right whale calving season (November 15
through April 15 of any year) must comply with:
a. Maximum speed for all vessels involved in placing the reef material is 10 knots.
b. Deployments must be conducted during daylight hours when lighting, weather, and sea conditions
allow for visual monitoring of the project area.
c. Deployment activities will not commence until NCDMF staff reports that no marine mammals or
sea turtles have been sighted for at least 60 minutes.
d. Deployment activities will cease immediately if sea turtles or marine mammals are sighted within
the protected area and will not recommence until the NCDMF staff reports that no mammals or sea
turtles have been sighted for at least 60 minutes.
2. If a listed species is seen within 100 yards of the active daily construction operation or vessel movement,
all appropriate precautions shall be implemented to ensure its protection. These precautions shall include
cessation of operation of any moving equipment closer than 50 feet of a listed species. Operation of any
mechanical construction equipment shall cease immediately if a listed species is seen within a 50-ft radius
of the equipment. Activities may not resume until the protected species has departed the project area of its
own volition.
3. Reef structures shall be sited and installed in accordance with the permitted boundaries and site
clearances.
4. Reef structures shall not be placed on natural hard -bottom habitat.
5. Materials should be of sufficient size and relative density to not move from the reef site post -
deployment and be clean and free from asphalt, creosote, petroleum, other hydrocarbons and toxic residues,
loose free floating material or other deleterious substances.
6. The use of explosives to deploy materials is not authorized.
7. Reef materials shall be selected to ensure that ESA -listed species do not become entrapped in reef
structures, or entangled in debris (e.g., abandoned fishing tackle, nets, and lines) that may accumulate on
artificial reefs:
a. Materials used for artificial reef building shall conform to the recommendations in the National
Artificial Reef Plan (as Amended): Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials, Second Edition
(Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions 2004). Except that derelict automobiles shall
not be used and derelict vessels and military surplus shall have openings on all exposed sides adequate
to prevent entrapment of ESA -listed species. Openings will be sufficient of sufficient size and quantity
to allow for several points of egress for sea turtle species that may enter the structure.
b. Military surplus and vessel structures such as ladders, rails, booms, antennas, etc. will be removed
to reduce the potential accumulation of abandoned fishing tackle and lines. Clean steel, concrete

bridge or large building demolition materials such as slabs or pilings may be used provided that all
steel reinforcement rods do not protrude more than 3 inches.
8. During regularly scheduled reef assessments, staff will make reasonable attempts to clean reef materials
of debris, without compromising the safety of the crew and divers. For example, precluding conditions
might involve low visibility or high current, which may present diver safety issues and increase the
potential of divers being entangled or snagged. The applicant will send confirmation of cleanup to NMFS's
Southeast Regional Office ([e-mail]), including dates of cleanup efforts and results of
the clean-up.
9. The applicant shall follow NMFS's Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditions to
further reduce interaction risk, and require all construction workers watch for sturgeon and sea turtles.
Operation of any mechanical construction equipment will cease immediately if a protected species is seen
within a 50-ft radius of the equipment. Activities will not resume until the protected species has departed
the project area of its own volition.
10. All material placed to construct reefs (specifically designed reef modules) will be selected and placed
so as to avoid the movement of reef materials due to sea conditions or currents. The permittee will be
responsible for any materials which are moved by sea conditions or which break loose from reefs, and the
permittee will be responsible for any damage caused by such materials.
11. All materials used for construction of reefs shall be consistent with the National Artificial Reef Plan
and will be clean and free of petroleum and other hydrocarbons (oil, grease, asphalt and creosote), toxic
residues (mercury, cadmium and lead) and loose, free floating material and other deleterious substances
and/or in compliance with criteria established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
12. The use of tires, Fish Aggregating Devices (FADS), post use sanitary sewer materials, automobiles and
other civilian vehicles, white goods (refrigerators, washers, etc.) boat molds, floatables, loose organic
material and general demolition debris, other than clean concrete units to form reefs, are not authorized by
this Regional General Permit (RGP).
13. This RGP does not authorize the placement of material within any jurisdictional wetland, submerged
aquatic vegetation bed, coral reefs, oyster reefs, mussel beds, scallop beds, clam beds or live bottoms (areas
supporting the growth of sponges, sea fans, soft coral and other sessile macro invertebrates generally
associated with rock outcrops).
14. In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus, the applicant
must implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Manatee Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all
requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at 36Thttp:/h,,ryNw.fws.gov/nc-
es/mammal/manatee_gu idelines.pdf36T.
15. The applicant shall follow NMFS's Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditions in
order to further reduce interaction risk, and require all construction workers watch for sturgeon and sea
turtles. Operation of any mechanical construction equipment will cease immediately if a protected species
is seen within a 50-ft radius of the equipment. Activities will not resume until the protected species has
departed the project area of its own volition.

Action ID Number: SAW-2017-00158
Permittee: Mr. Jason Peters
Division of Marine Fisheries
County: Carteret County
Project Name: Artificial Reef 320/Division of Marine Fisheries/Two vessels and bridge rubble
Date Verification Issued: June 28, 2018
Project Manager: Sarah Hair
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit,
sign this certification and return it to the following address:
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEER
WH MINGTON DISTRICT
Attn: Sarah Hair
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers representative. Failure to comply with any terms or conditions of this authorization may
result in the Corps suspending, modifying or revoking the authorization and/or issuing a Class I
administrative penalty, or initiating other appropriate legal action.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in
accordance with the terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in
accordance with the permit conditions.
Signature of Permittee
Date

ROY COOPER
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Gregg Bodnar
FROM: HEATHERSTYRON
THRU: ROY BROWNLOW
Governor
- WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
January 18, 2017
SUBJECT: COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS - CAMA MAJOR PERMIT- NCDMF AR-320
ARTIFICIAL REEF SITE, 8 NAUTICAL MILES WSW OF THE BEAUOFRT INLET SEA BUOY AND
WITHIN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
The following is my assessment and consequent recommendations of the above referenced
proposal: This proposal involves the enhancement of the existing reef with the placement of
-two vessels and 4,000 tons of concrete bridge rubble approximately 8 nautical miles WSW of
the Beaufort Inlet buoy, in Atlantic Beach. The total project area is 7,065,000 square feet (162
acres) however, only 169,884 ft2 (3.9 acres) of deep bottom habitat within the Atlantic Ocean
would be utilized. The development conforms to the guidelines set forth under 15A NCAC
07H .0208. The waters of this area of the Atlantic Ocean are open to shellfish harvest and are
not considered Primary Nursery Areas. Assuming that state and.federal agencies concur with
the proposal, the District recommends the project be authorized as proposed, contingent upon
the following specific and general conditions:
The permitted activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant
increase in turbidity outside of the area of construction or construction -related discharge.
Increases such that the turbidity in the waterbody is 25 NTU's or less in all saltwater classes
are not considered significant.
2. The reefs shall be placed as shown on the drawings dated received by DCM on 12/21/16
and 1/12/16.
3. All precautions should be taken to ensure navigation is not hindered and Public Trust Area
is not unduly affected.
4. The existing reef area should be clearly demarcated with vertical markers etc. (Coast Guard
standards) with enough height clearance above nhw to be visible and to ensure navigation
safety for boating traffic.
Nothing ComparesT_-,_-
State of North Carolina I Enviromnemal Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808

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NC DMF Reef Site AR-320 Comments
Page 2 of 2
5. The Permittee is required to repair, maintain and remove any displaced portion or
components of the reef. The permittee is responsible for removing all portions of the reef
should the project be terminated or displaced beyond repair.
6. Any future expansion or enlargement of the reef structure will require additional review
etc.
Nothing ComparesT�
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808

ROY COOPER
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITY
RECEIVE®
FEB 0 2 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS JR
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM: JA ` -
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TO: Dan Sams,._ \.
Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-AR-320
Project Location: Carteret County, 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean.
Proposed Project: 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 [phone]. 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.
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 121 b 7
Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City. N.C. 28557
(252) $082808

IMP
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
JAN 2 5 2017
I-OA
STATE PROPERTY
OFFICE
Tim Walton
State Property Office
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
ROY COOPER
Covarnor
WILLiAM G.'ROSS, JIt
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-320
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
RECEIVED
JAN 31 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
Carteret County, 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean.
Proposed Project: 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 [phone]. 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.
This agency approves of the project .only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency bjects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE // -7hz
Nothing Compares
State 411orth Carolina I Enviromneatel Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue i Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDMF Artificial Estuarine Reef Program (AR-320 reef site)
C/O Jason Peters
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean
Longitude: 76°48'450 W Latitude: 34°39'474 N
INVESTIGATION TYPE: D/F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit— December 2016 Google
Photography and future site
visit with DMF
Was Applicant Present —No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received—12/21/2016
Application Complete- 1/12/17
Office — Morehead City
6. STPE
DESCRIPTION:
(A)
Local Land Use Plan — Atlantic Beach dated 2008
RECEIVED
Land Classification from LUP — Conservation
(B)
AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
JAN 3 I �Ol%
(C)
Water Dependent: (yes)
(D)
Intended Use: public/government
(E)
Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
DC M - M H D CITY
Planned - None
(F)
Type of Structures: Existing — N/A
Planned — sinking of 2 100' tug boats
and 4000 tons of concrete
bridge rubble (total footprint of
33,088sf) over existing reef
(G)
Estimated -Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source —N/A
HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Shallow Bottom N/A 1 169,884ft2 1 N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 169,884 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The proposed project is located 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort
Inlet Buoy off Atlantic Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean. The site currently has an existing
artificial reef, and since it has not been improved since 1987 (previously permitted through CAMA
major permit # 75-86), the applicant has chosen the site for enhancement.
9. Narrative Description
The AR-320 artificial reef project is located 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Wet buoy and
7.6 nautical miles west of the nearest navigable channel (the Beaufort Inlet Channel). The site is
also known as the "Clifton Moss Reef'.

Field Investigation Report
NCDMF AR-320 reef site
Page 2 of 2
The project area is 7,065,000 square feet (162 acres) in its entirety and has an average water depth
of -49' nlw however, only 169,884ftz (3.9 acres with a 1500' buffer radius) of the proposed site
boundaries would be utilized at this time. The Atlantic Beach Land Use Plan classifies this area as
Conservation. This section of the Atlantic Ocean is not designated as Primary Nursery Area, is
open to the taking of shellfish and carries a water classification of SB. Substrate within this area is
mostly sand and silt. The nearest designated channel is the Beaufort Inlet Channel, which is 7.6 nm
west of the project site.
10. Proiect Descriotion:
The applicant's current proposal is to enhance the existing AR-320 artificial reef by sinking 2
vessels and 4000 tons of concrete bridge rubble. The project would be conducted in three phases.
Phase one would sink the 98' tugboat, the Fort Fisher, with phase two sinking the 104' tugboat, the
America. The final phase (three) would consist of sinking 4,000 tons of bridge rubble from the
Gallants Channel Bridge. Phase one and two are currently under contract and funded through the
Coastal Recreational Fishing License grant program.
The applicants have located two grid areas that would demarcate the sunken tugs. The Fort Fisher
would be located within reef boundaries and sunk within grid area 195 (34039'61002/76°48'52482
W). The America would be sunk in grid area 205 (34039'63474 N/76°48'55476 W. Both vessels
would be clean, stripped and free of petroleum and other hydrocarbons, toxic residues etc. Each
vessel would be sunk using an independent anchoring system complete with one anchor sufficient
to anchor them when on the existing reef site. The first vessel is expected to be sunk by mid -March
with the second one sunk during mid -April. The phase three portion would be made using concrete
bridge rubble from the Gallants Channel Bridge project. There would be approximately 4000 tons
placed over a 5-day deployment. The timing of this phase would be dependent on the completion
of the new bridge. Per the applicant, the reef area would have a clearance of greater than
-LS-' nlw as well as an expected subsidence of I'-5'. Per --the applicant, the four boundary corners
are currently marked, Although the method and materials were not specified, the site is marked
with cylindrical can buoys.
11. Anticipated Impacts:
The proposed artificial reef incorporates 169,884 8ft2 of the 3.9-acre project area deep bottom
habitat and has the potential to cause temporary turbidity. There would be no hindrance to
navigation for the Beaufort Inlet Channel (7.6 nm west of the existing reef site). The placement of
the sunken ships and bridge rubble within this area would change the water depths from-49'nlw to
at -15' nlw but has an expected P-5' of subsidence per the applicant. All portions of the
development would remain with the existing previously approved reef site.
Name: Heather Styron Date: 1/23/17 Morehead City
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DEC 21 2017
DCM- MHD CITY RIt A X ! 0 N )A%. h
MEMORANDUM
TO: Heather Styron
Division of Coastal Management (CAMA), NCDEQ
THROUGH: Jason Peters (Artificial Reef Coordinate,
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ J
RECEIVED
FROM: Amy Comer Flowers (Artificial Reef Biologist)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ JAN 3 1 2017
DATE: December 21, 2016 DCM— MHD CITY
SUBJECT: Enhance Artificial Reef Site AR-320 with 2 Vessels and Bridge Rubble
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Habitat and Enhancement section
administers two reef programs (The Artificial Reef and Oyster Sanctuary Programs) which
routinely construct and enhance hard bottom habitat. Presently this section manages sixty-two
reef sites, which are periodically maintained by adding materials and replacing those that may
have eroded or been buried over time.
For every enhancement to an existing artificial reef, NCDMF intends to use only
biologically suitable materials. 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). These guidelines are prepared in consideration of physical and
biological requirements for artificial reefs and finfish ecology. The NCDMF applies experiential
knowledge and best management practices to minimize propagation of reef species which are
invasive or detrimental to local ecosystems. It should also be noted that all materials, siting, and
deployment strategies are also tailored to minimize impacts to protected resources such as
sturgeons and sea turtles.
During site investigations, staff use side -scan sonar and/or SCUBA, to evaluate local
conditions and bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to select enhancement
target locations within the permitted boundaries of the proposed reef.
With this proposal, the Artificial Reef program intends to enhance AR-320, an existing
reef site, located approximately 8.0 nm WSW of the Beaufort Inlet sea buoy, off Atlantic Beach,
NC (Figure 1). AR-320 is located 7.6 rim west of the nearest navigable channel (The Beaufort
Inlet Channel). AR-320 was previously authorized under SAWCO085-N-017-0352 (USACE
#194) and permitted by North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, Coastal Area
Management Act Major Permit #75-86 (exp. Dec. 31,1989). The reef boundaries are delineated
by a 1500 ft. radius around a centroid coordinate (34' 39.474N/ 76° 48.450W; Figures 2 and 4).
State of North Carolina I Errdronmental Qwky I Marine Fisherks
PO Box 769 13441 Arendell Street I Morehead City. NC 285S7
2527267021 T

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Within the boundaries of the AR-320 reef site, the USACE has authorized a minimum N1; .Clry,
navigational clearance of 15 feet, also noted on NOAA navigational charts. Side -scan sonar and
SCUBA surveys on the reef site by North Carolina Artificial Reef Program staff, noted
maximum site water depth at approximately 49 feet, which is consistent with NOAA
navigational charts. The bottom sediment within the AR-320 site is composed of fine grain sand
and silt, as verified by both side -scan and SCUBA surveys. SCUBA and side -scan surveys also
verified that there was no exposed natural hardbottom at the site (Figure 2). The reef has not
received enhancement materials since 1987 (-29 years), though recent side -scan surveys suggest
the reef is still composed of concrete bridge rubble (6.48 acres), steel bridge truss (0.08 acres),
and one 140' menhaden vessel (0.05 acres; Figure 3).
For regulatory compliance, considerations have been made to maintain authorized
clearance and ensure materials stay on site. Spatial planning at AR-320 includes a 150 ft.
"buffer" or zone of no -construction, which encircles allowable construction area within the
boundaries (Figures 2 and 4). The buffer zone helps maintains permit compliance and accounts
for micro -movements of material overtime. In consideration of site depth (49 ft.) and the
authorized minimum vertical clearance (15 ft.), design plans do not exceed 34 ft. of initial
maximum material profile. Some settling of the proposed enhancement materials will occur,
though likely not more than 1-5 ft.
The proposed enhancement operations will progress in three phases. Phase 1, will be the
sinking of the 98.4 ft. tugboat the Fort Fisher (Attachment 2). Phase II, will be the sinking of the
104 ft. tugboat the America. (Attachment 3). Finally, phase III will consist of sinking up to
4,000 tons of bridge rubble from the Gallants Channel Bridge.
Phase I and Phase II are high -publicity reef enhancements, which are currently under
contract and funded through the Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL) grant program. To
complete phases I and 11, the artificial reef program has identified two preferred grid areas,
within reef boundaries, as the final resting place for the two vessels. The Fort Fisher will be
sunk first, and in grid 195 (Center coordinates 34° 39.61002N / 76° 48.52482W), while the
America will be sunk in grid 205 (center coordinates 34° 39.63474N/ 76° 48.55476W). Both
vessels will be prepared in accordance with state and federal guidance, so that they are
reasonably clean and free of petroleum and other hydrocarbons (e.g. oil, grease, asphalt, and
creosote), toxic residues, (e.g. mercury, cadmium, and lead), and other deleterious substances.
This includes the removal of all floatables and preparation to a maximum height not to exceed 34
ft. Each vessel will be sunk using an independent anchoring system complete with one anchor
sufficient to anchor them when on the reef site. Further, a thorough sink plan for each vessel,
prepared by the contractor and approved by the NCDMF, will help to ensure that the vessels are
oriented upright once resting on the bottom; although not guaranteed. As stipulated under
contract, both vessels must be situated on the bottom, at the reef site, by May 1, 2017. However,
tjle contract timeline calls for the first vessel (Fort Fisher) to be sunk in mid -March and the
becond vessel (America) to be sunk during mid -April. To guide deployments, staff will mark
�L &ations with visible references above the waterline, that will be checked with mapping grade
> C &S.
LLg = During Phase I1I, reef enhancements will be made using concrete bridge rubble from the
" emolished Gallants Channel bridge. For this phase, approximately 4,000 tons will be delivered
on site over the course of approximately five deployment days. Size of rubble pieces will
Monform to NCDMF guidelines for ocean enhancements (Attachment 1). Timing of this reef
Qnhancement hinges on multiple factors including when the new bridge will be completed, and
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APPLICATION for
Malor Development Permit
(last revised 12127106)
2017
DCM- MHD
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary ApplicantbLandowner Information
Business Name
Project Name IN applicable)
NcdeglNorth Carolina Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR-320 Enhancements
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Jason
W
Peters
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) Wit; names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
CRY
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 (if different from above)
city
state
ZIP
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City
NC
28557-
Email
jason. [e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
REGEIVED
AgenU Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
JAN Ti 2017
Agent/ Contractor 2: Fist Name
MI
Last Noma
- MHD CITY
Mailing Address
PO Box
CRY
State
ZIP
Phone No. 1
-
- ext.
Phone No. 2
- - ext.
FAX No.
Contractor#
'
Street Address (Jdifferent from above)
City
state
ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 5) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
S. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
Stale Rd. #
Carteret
N/A
N/A
Subdivision Name
City
Slate
Zip
NIA
WA
NC
WA -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with Hat)
ext.
a. In which NC river basin Is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
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
Atlantic Ocean
s. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
❑Yes ®No
work falls within.
North Carolina State Waters
4. Site DescWpdon
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.R)
WA
Boundary of AR320= 7,065,000 sq. ft.
c. Size of Individual tot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high wafer) or
AR-320: 7,065,000 sq. ft. (182.19 ac) , .,
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
0 ❑NHW or ®NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
none
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
Previously constructed artificial reef habitat. Please see the narrative for detailed information.
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacent to the proposed project site.
Residential and commercial
h. Hoe does local government zone the tract?
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
NIA
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, d applicable)
❑Yes ❑No ®NA
J. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
k. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. Elves ®No DNA
If yas. by whom?
I. Is 160proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
NoTaiial Register listed or eligible property?
Q
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. () Are there wetlands on the site?
[]Yes ®No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site?
❑Yes ®No
(III) If yes to either (i) or (III above, has a delineation been conducted?
[]Yes ®No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
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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 ®PublidGovernment
❑Private/Communily
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
Provide habitat for recreationally and commercially important finfish species. These structures will provide essential fish
habitat for juvenile and adult life stages of finfish, crustaceans and invertebrates. Anticipated activities include recreational
fishing and scuba diving.
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
Construction will occur at AR-320 under this permit. Using permitted boundaries, a perimeter buffer to protect against future
boundary violations, and a grid development scheme, two one hundred foot class vessels and aproximately 4,000 tons of
concrete bridge demolition debris will be placed on pre -determined locations (See project narrative). A Division of Marine
Fisheries (DMF) approved contractor will deploy all materials. DMF artificial reef personnel will be on site during all
deployments to mark locations, monitor activities, and ensure permit compliance.
d. List all development activities you propose.
The reef site has been overlaid with 150' x 150' construction grids for deployment referencing. In this plan, we propose to
construct artificial reef habitat within six grids, southwest and east of existing structures. A total oLfgf�p v�i1h
created, where: � (C C' V C
Phase #1 = Grid 195 - Sinking of the 98.4 ft. Fort Fisher. f Q N 3 1 2 ��
Phase 02 = Grid 205- Sinking of the 104 ft. America
Phase #3 = Bridge material will be distributed amongst four grids (92, 109. 127, 144).
All materials are reasonably free and clear of pollutants. DCi M— M H D C IT
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? maintenance of an existing project
f. What Is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 3.09 ❑Sq.Ft or ®Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ®Yes []No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
N/A
I. Will wastewater orstormwaterbedischarged into awetland? ❑Yes []No ®NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yea []NO ®NA
.Y
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Major Development Permit
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? []Yes []No ®NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, N applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) - (1) are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
Instruction booklet on how to property prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permieee, and Issuing dates.
US Army Corps of Engineers General Pemit #198500194 Expires: Dec. 31, 2016, anticipated renewal Jan. 1, 2017
Coastal Area Management Act Permit Number 75-86 Issues June 6, 1986, expired Dec. 31 1989
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
I. Wetland delineation, 0 necessary.
J. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and Inlet areas. (Must be signed by property ownso
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1.10). it 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. Co tYReadon and Permission to Enter on Land 1
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)o.
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit applic Mee t and follow -pp.
monitoring of the project. L� ^ U
I further certify at the information provided in this application is1ruthful to the best of my knowledge. > o
Date } Print Name `JMOVJ �fL�P,C `1
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Signature U z
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Please indicate application attachments pertaining to y04r p posed project. ()
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 5 of 5)
APPLICATION for
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
❑DCM MPA Structures Information
Major Development Permit
RE,�NED
21 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
RECEIVED
JAN 31 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
Breakwater
(excluding
shoreline
NWL
stabilization
Length
150ft@ 8
grids
Width
150 ft @ 6
grids
Avg. Existing
Depth
NA
NA
-49 It
Final Project
Depth
NA
NA
75 ft
If. EXCAVATION ®This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NNW or NWL In
cubic yards.
(1) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV 088
OWL ❑None
(a) Describe the purpose of the excavation In these areas:
b. Type of material to be
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a. Location otdlsoosal area.
c. (q Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner
e. (1) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlandstmarsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WI.)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
d. Q) WIII a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yea ❑No DNA
(if) If yes, where?
I. (i) Does the disposal Include any area in the water?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
III) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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Form DCM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 2 of 3)
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(if development Is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a Tvna of ahnralim 0ahili7atlnn' b. Length:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill 00ther._ Width:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill _ Riprap _____
Breakwater/Sill— Other_
I. Source of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes ONO ❑NA
If yes,
(il) Amount of material to be placed In the water
Approximately 4 OOD tons of brkrce material and (2) 100 ft
class vessels.
(III) Dimensions of fill area ,Six (I50' x 150'1 orids - 3.09 acres
averaae depth = -49'
project depth = -49'
material profile = Maximum 34'
(iv) Purpose of fill
The goal of North Carolina's artificial reef program is to
develop, maintain, evaluate and administer a successful
system of artificial reefs for the purposes of enhancing
marine fisheries habitat and public fishing and diving
opportunities.
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes ONO DNA
(it) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
❑This section not applicable
b. (1) Will fill material be placed In coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV _ ❑SB
❑WL ®Nona
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
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a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on she and erosion b.
controlled?
All materials mentioned in this proposal are common to artificial
reef construction, have proved to be durable and stable, and
have been used In NC artificial reef enhancements within ocean
waters. Per unit volume, concrete weighs approximately 2.5
times water,and steel weighs approximately 7.5 times water.
c. (I) Will nay' alional aids be required as a result of the project?
❑Yes NNo ❑NA
(Ip If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
badkhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
TBD, depending on contractor, however in any event, tug boats
and barges will be used. Typically artificial reef materials are
brought to the Site on large vessels and released at or near the
waters surface. The materials then sink straight down and
settle on the bottom. Vessels will be sunk using soft patches
and the best standard practices for sinking a vessel.
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ONO ❑NA
(II) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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Date
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sonar and SCUBA surveys on the reef site by North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries staff
indicate a water depth of approximately 49 feet. In consideration of site depth and a 15 ft.
minimum clearance, AR-320 enhancements will allow a maximum of 34-feet of material vertical
profile. Figure Date: 12/19/16.
RECEIVED
JAN 3 1 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina I Emironwntai Quality I Marine Fisheries
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enhancements have not been made since 1987. Reef currently consists of bridge material, steel
bridge truss, and a 140 ft. menhaden vessel named the "Novelty". Figure date: 12/19/16.
RECEIVED
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DCM- MHD CITY
State ol'Nerth Carolina I Emlraemntal Qualty I Marine Fisheries
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150 foot no -construction buffer zone. Grid 195 is the proposed sinking location for the Tug F4Q
Fisher, while grid 205 is the proposed sinking location for the Tug America. Finally, grids 92� N
109, 127, and 144 were selected as the preferred sinking location for the Gallant Channel bricj� *-+
material. Figure date: 12/21/16.
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Attachment 1. Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials (2016, C' Y
2"1 Edition)
PAT McCRORY
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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 crlterla, 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.
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 r�
• Compost non -units must be no more than 2 5% degraded or missing. Ali RECEIVED
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatlblllty, durability, and stability JAN 31 2017
Estuary -
• Size -concrete pipe must he no smaller than 12 Inches In Inside diameter
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not exceed 8 feet in length, width, orhelght. Crushed concrete must be: 8"
maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4" minmum diameter, 10%
maximum oversize, 5% maximum undersize
• Composition - units must be no more than 25%degraded ormissing. 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
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 100 feet in length unless paired with
second 100 foot or greatervessel
• 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 sinking
• Durability- vessel selection Is ultimately at the discretion of the Artificial
Reef Coordinator, to satisfy expectations of durability
Estuary -
• Vessels arc 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:
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to sediment burial
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permits, and conform to slteapecRk navigatiaml clearance requirements esublfshed by the United Suter Coast
Guard and NOAA OfOce ofCwst Survey.
2) Planned arrangements for acqulsillon,cleaning, preparation,dockage/staging.towing, and sinking/deployment
must be described In proposals. Dockage, towing, and deployment will require proofofat least $1,000,OOD
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ROY COOPER
Coastal Management
.ENVIRONMENTAL GUALITV
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
JAN 2 5 2017
Shellfis11
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Water Qualiy on
RECENED
FEB 61 2017
Shannon Jenkins MI{p CITY
Shellfish Sanitation DCM-
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-320
Govemor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, FR
Intuhn Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
D/rector
Carteret County, 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean.
Proposed Project: 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.
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( �4� DATE 1130117
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nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

ROY COOPER
Govemor
a _ `t
RECEIV ED WILLIAM G. ROSS JR.-
__ Interim Secretary
CoastatManagement FEB 0 2 2017
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
DCM- MHD CITY
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
Heidi Cox
Public Water Supply
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
114@&oe4
JAN 2 S 2017
vt vision
NiRO . p b"� Wa er UrCesupps
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 [phone]. 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.
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 16,leol7
Nothing Compares
State dNolth Carolina I Envhonmeatal Quality I Coastal Management
400 Colamerce Am= J Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS,
Levae Saaetary
BRAXTON DAVIS
DAIIXOl
11 107
January 23.2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Renee Gledhill-Earlyt,�tj ,1
NC Department of Cultural Resources a
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMAIDREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-AR-320
Project Location: Carteret County, 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean.
Proposed Project: 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.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency
j�objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
(j�
SIGNED 2G X_�DATE 3
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State of NoAt Carolina t %Vi=M*1" Qua�ty l C W MIMV�
4o0 C,=.ct 1 vww 1 Mordtud Cit}; N.C. 28557
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ROY COOPER
Commor
--- WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.-
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Georgette Scott
Division of Energy, Mineral, & Land Resources
FR M: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
i
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-AR-320
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Dindor
ECEIVE
JAN 2 5 Yon
BY
Project Location: Carteret County, 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean.
Proposed Project: 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 [phone]. 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.
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
SIGNEDDATE ��3�/-7 Ktk;EIVF.D
' I FEB 21 2017
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JIi'f
State ofNonh Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal MenaP-ent
400 Co=m Avaue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

0
ROY COOPER
Gavemar
WILLIAM G. ROSS,
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
(-.I -i.pL 24.01
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
Maria Dunn
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
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 [phone]. Ext. 216. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting
data is requested,
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
t�This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerea Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

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Bodnar, Gregg
From: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 9:24 AM
To: Bodnar, Gregg �ryk
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] DCM CAMA comments
The two reef sites won't receive comments since we are processing them as GP 194's. however, we are still
waiting on add info from DMF to include with our consultation request to NMFS PRD.
Let me get back to you on the ocean club.
I'm in fort Bragg today, I'll be back in the office tomorrow.
Liz
From: Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>
Date: February 22, 2017 at 9:20:44 AM EST
To: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] DCM CAMA comments
Morning Liz,
Just wanted to check in on a few projects. I appreciate the quick response on Bailey. I was happy to
finally get that one done. That was an interesting one because of its location outside the riparian
corridor. But anyway here are the ones I was curious about...
NC DMF AR-380 Bogue Sound in Carteret County
NC DMF AR-320 inside 3nm off Carteret County
Ocean Club Master Assoc in Bogue Sound in Carteret County
As always thanks for everything and let me know if I can do anything on my end for you,
Gregg

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
ROY COOPER
WILLiAM
. InterlrirSenretary ,
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
RECEIVED/NCDENN/DWN
JAN 2 5 2017.
Robb Mairs
Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional
OPeratWiliningtonlons Region l ptflce
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator.
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-AR-320
Project Location: Carteret County, 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean.
ProposedProject: 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 [phone]. Ext. 216. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting
data is requested.
REPLY: YThis agency has no objection to the project as proposed. j \ J'
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
®ncy objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED Au DATE C
Nothing Compares
State ufNorth Carolina I Eav wtuaaontal Quality I Coastal Management
400Commune Avoue I Mmeheedcity,N.C. 29557
(252)BOB•2808

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Water Resources
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2017
_ " ROY.COOP.ER _.
Oovernor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
DWR Project # 20170126
NC Division of Marine Fisheries Carteret County
Attn: Jason Peters lq
P.O. Box 769 dt Ld p �i 9I t t
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557 ,. pA4pi T�jl axL
Subject Property: Artificial Reef 320 Enhancement, Atlantic Ocean, Carteret County
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 December 21, 2016, and received by the
Division of Water Resources (Division) on January 25, 2017. 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 when issued by the US Army
Corps of Engineers and the CAMA Major Permit when issued by the Division of Coastal Management.
In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits
before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, Non -
discharge, Water Supply Watershed, and stormwater regulations., Also, this approval to proceed with
your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire
upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional
conditions listed on the following pages.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of
this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met.. No other impacts are approved includine
incidental imoacts:
Amount Approved Units
Plan Location or Reference
Open Waters
Approximately 3.9 acres
Figures 1 through 4, project narrative
(Reef balls material)
and attachments 1 through 3 and
cross section
Coastal wetlands
N/A
404/401 wetlands
N/A
Buffers
N/A
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State efNorth Carolina I Environmental Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910.796-7215

NCDMF-AR-320- Carteret County
DWR Permit # 20170126
February 27, 2017
PageM3 _
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/pormitee 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.
7. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant and/or authorized agent is required to return the
enclosed certificate of completion form to the NCDENR DWR 401 and Buffers Unit North Carolina
Division of Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699 within ten days of project
completion (the certification of completion is also available at:
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.15013 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.

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NCDMF-AR-320- Carteret County
DWR Permit M 20170126
February 27, 2017
Page303
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) copyof 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 Robb.Mairs(o)nedenr. ov.
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Jim gso , Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosures: GC 3900
eo: Liz Hair - USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
Gregg Bodnar - DCM Morehead City
WiRO

_ Water Quality Certification No. 3900
CAMA PERMIT CERTIFICATION
Water Quality Certification Number 3900 is Issued in conformity with the requirements of Section
401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the. United.States and subject to the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15A NCAC 02H .0500 and 15A NCAC 02B .0200
for the discharge of fill material to waters and wetland areas as described in General Permits
198000291, 198000048, 198700056, 197800080, 197800125, and199200277, Nationwide
Permits 3, 12, 13, 14, 181 27, 29, 33, 35, 39, and 43, and for the Riparian Area Protection Rules
(Buffer Rules) in 15A NCAC 02B .0200.
The State of North Carolina .certifies that the specified category of activity will not violate
applicable'portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 305 and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217
if conducted in accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Activities meeting any one (1) of the following thresholds or circumstances require written
approval for a 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division of Water Quality (the
"Division"):
a) Activities authorized by CAMA major permits, except;
I. Boat Ramps and associated access (i.e. roads and parking lots) that involve the
excavation or filling of less than 500 square feettotal of wetland and open water
area, with the exception that the excavation or filling of coastal wetlands may not
exceed.100 square feet;
11. Shoreline protection measures that tie into existing bulkheads, land or other
shoreline' protection measures or do not.extend.waterward of the normal high water
line or -normal -water level more.than.l0..feet. providedthat.the.activity.will not........
involve the excavation. orfilling of any SAY or signff(cant,shelifish resources as
identified by the Division of Marine Fisheries and Impacts less than 500 square feet
total ofweiland, with the exception that the excavation or filling of coastal wetlands
may not exceed 100 square feet;
III. Piers and docks designed to accommodate up to but not exceeding 10 vessels
(except where prohibited in ORW Waters as defined in 15A NCAC
02B.0225(7)&(8)) and where the water depth is equal to.or-greater than two feet of
water at normal low water level or normal water level (whichever is applicable);
iv. Maintenance dredging of less than 0:5 acres of open water or non -vegetated
wetlands provided; that the applicant can provide documentation showing the
historic dimensions of the dredged channel, and no Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
or shellfish beds are excavated or filled;
v. Projects that involve only shading of waters or wetlands;
vi. Utility lines, except wastewater lines and potable water discharge lines which are
subject to an NPDES Permit, as long as wetland or water impacts are temporary;
vii. Upland development Which involves no more than 1110 of an acre.of excavation or
filling of non -coastal wetlands, with the exception than no more than 2,000 square
feetof the non -coastal excavation orfilling may take place within a Coastal
Shoreline Area of Environmental Concern (AEC). For the purposes of this area
calculation, the excavation or filling impacts of the entire project must be .
considered, which may include boat ramps, bulkheads or other shoreline
Water Quality Certification No. 3900

Water. Quality_ Certification No. 3900
stabilization measures. The applicant must comply with all applicable coastal
stormwater rules;
viii. Single family home construction that results in fill of 404 wetlands as long as
written concurrence is not required from DWQ for the applicable Corps of
Engineers Nationwide Permit; or
b) Any stream relocation; or
c) Any impact associated with a Notice of Violation or an enforcement action for violation(s)
of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 02H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 02H
.1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC
02B .0200); or
d) Any impacts to streams and/or buffers in the Neuse or Tar -Pamlico River Basins (or any
other basin or watershed with Riparian Area Protection Rules [Buffer Rules) in effect at
the time of application) unless the activities are listed as "EXEMPT" from these rules or a i
Buffer Authorization Certificate is issued through N.C. Division of Coastal Management [
(DCM) delegation forALLOWABLE" activities.
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.3D(e), written approval for a 401
Water Quality General Certification must include the appropriate fee. If a project also requires a
CAMA Permit, then one payment to both agencies shall be submitted and will be the higher of the
two fees.
Activities Included in this General Certification that do not meet one of the thresholds
listed above do not require written approval from the Division as long as they comply with
the Conditions of Certification listed below. Activities authorized by Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA) General Permits do not require written approval from the
Division as long as they comply with the Conditions of Certification listed below. If any of
-these Conditions cannot be met, then written approval from the Division is required.
Conditions of Certification:
1. No Impacts Beyond those Authorized in the Written Approval or Beyond the Threshold of Use
of this Certification
= No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur In wetlands, waters, -or riparian areas
_.
beyondthdeotofpn"imthe Pfe CaiistructoS NotiBatian;ase
authorizewritten approval from the Division or beyond the thresholds established for
use.of this Certification without written authorization, including incidental impacts. All
construction activities, including the design, Installation, operation, and maintenance of
sediment and erosion control Best.Management Practices shall be performed so that no
violations of State water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. Approved plans and
specifications for this project are incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts of this
permit.
2. Standard Erosion and Sediment Control Practices
Erosion and sediment control practices must he in full.compliance with all specifications
goveming the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best
Management Practices and if applicable, comply with the specific conditions and
requirements of the NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit issued to the site:
a): Design, Installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control
measures must be such that they equal or exceed the requirements specified in the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices
shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects,
including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
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b) For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed,
installed, operated, and maintained In accordance with the most recent version of the
North Carolina Surface Mining Manual.
c) Reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in
accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and the
Mining Act of 1971.
d) Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures
and stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times.
e) If the project occurs in waters or watersheds classified as Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs),
SA, WS-I, WS-II, High Quality (HOW), or Outstanding Resource (ORV4 waters, then the
sedimentation and erosion control designs must comply with the requirements set forth
in 15A NCAC 049 ,0124, Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds.
3. No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures In Wetlands or Waters
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters.
Exceptions to this condition require application submittal to and written approval by the
Division. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is
unavoidable, then design and placement of temporary erosion control measures. shall not be
conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands, stream beds, or banks,
adjacent to or upstream and downstream of the above structures. All sediment and erosion
control devices shall be removed and the natural grade restored within two (2) months of the
date that the Division of Land Resources (DLR) or locally delegated program has released
the specific area within the project
4. Construction stormwater Permit NCG010000
An NPDES Construction stormwater Permit is required for construction projects that disturb
one (1) or more. acres of land. This Permit allows stormwater to be discharged during, land
disturbing construction activities as stipulated in the conditions of the permit. If your project
is covered_by, this„permit, full. compliance with permit conditions including the erosion &
sedimentation control plan, inspections and maintenance; self -monitoring, record keeping
and reporting requirements is required. A copy of the general permit.(NCG010000),
inspection log sheets, and other information may be found at
htlp:/Iport6l.ncdenr.c)Lq/weblwq/ws/su/npdessw#tab
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) shall be required to be. in full
compliance with the conditions related to construction activities.within the most recent version
of their Individual NPDES (NCS000250) stormwater permit.
5. Construction'Moratoriums and Coordination
If activities must occur during periods of high biological activity (i.e. sea turtle nesting, fish
spawning, or bird nesting), then biological monitoring may be required at the request of other
state or federal agencies and coordinated with these activities.
All moratoriums on construction activities established by the.NC Wildlife Resources
Commission (WRC), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), NC Division of Marine Fisheries
(DMF), or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to lessen impacts on trout,. anadromous
fish, larval/post-larval fishes and crustaceans, or other aquatic species of concern shall be
implemented. Exceptions to this condition require written approval by the resource agency
responsible for the given moratorium.
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Work within the twenty-five (25) designated trout counties or identified state or federal
endangered or threatened species habitat shall be coordinated with the appropriate WRC,
USFWS, NMFS, and/or DMF personnel.
6. Dredging shall not cause Shellfish Closures
The effluent water from the dredge spoil should not be released into open shellfish waters.
Shellfish Sanitation and the Division of Water Quality must be notified if this is to occur.
7. Work in the Dry
All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted so that the flowing stream does
not come in contact with the disturbed area. Approved best management practices from the
most current version of the NC Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or the NC DOT
Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual, such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams,
and other diversion structures shall be used to minimize excavation in flowing water.
Exceptions to this condition require application submittal to and written approval by the
Division.
8. Riparian Area Protection (Buffer) Rules
Activities located in the protected riparian areas (whether jurisdictional wetlands or hot),
within the Neuse, Tar -.Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins or in the Randleman, Jordan, or
Goose Creek Watersheds (or any other basin or watershed with buffer rules) shall be limited
to "uses° identified within and constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0233, .0259,
.0243, .0250, .0267 and .06.05, and shall be located, designed, constructed, and maintained
to have minimal disturbance to protect water quality to the maximum extent practicable
through the use of best management practices. All buffer rule requirements, including diffuse
flow requirements, must be met
9, If concrete is used during the construction, then all necessary measures shall be taken to
prevent direct contact between uncured or curing concrete and waters of the stale.. Water
that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to waters of the state
due to the poten0al for elevated pH and possible aquatic life/ fish kills.
10. Compensatory Mitigation
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (h), compensatory mitigation may be required for
losses of equal to or greater than 150 linear feet of streams (intermittent and perennial)
and/or equal to or greater than one (1) acre of wetlands. For linear public transportation
projects, Impacts equal to or exceeding 150 linear feet per stream shall require mitigation.
Buffer mitigation may be required for any project with Buffer Rules in effect at the time of
application for activities classified as "Allowable with Mitigation" or "Prohibited" within. the
Table of Uses.
A determination of buffer, wetland, and stream mitigation requirements shall be made for any
General Water Quality Certification for this Nationwide antl/,or Regional General Permit.
Design and monitoring protocols shall follow the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington
District Stream Mitigation Guidelines (April 2003) or its subsequent updates. Compensatory
mitigation plans shall be submitted to the Division for written approval as required in those
protocols. The mitigation plan must be implemented and/or constructed before any impacts
occur on site. Alternatively, the Division will accept payment into an in -lieu fee program or a
mitigation bank. In these cases, proof of payment shall be provided to the Division before
any impacts occur on site.
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11. Placement of Culverts and Other Structures in Waters and Wetlands
Culverts required for this project shall be designed and installed in such a manner that the
original stream profiles are not altered and allow for aquatic life movement during low flows.
Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern, and longitudinal
profile) must be maintained above and below locations of each culvert.
Placement of culverts and other structures in waters and streams must be below the
elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches,
and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than or equal to 48
inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life.
When topographic constraints indicate culvert slopes of greater than 5%, culvert burial is not
required, provided that all alternative options for flattening the slope have been investigated
and aquatic fife movement/ connectivity has been provided when possible (rock ladders,
crossvanes, etc). Notification to the Division including supporting documentation to include a
location map of the culvert, culvert profile drawings, and slope calculations shall be provided
to the Division 60 days prior to the installation of the culvert,
When bedrock is present in culvert locations, culvert burial is not required provided that there
is sufficient documentation of the presence of bedrock. Notification to the Division including'
supporting documentation such as, but not limited to, a location map of the culvert,
geotechnical reports, photographs, etc shall be provided to the Division'a minimum of 60
days prior to the installation of the culvert. If bedrock is discovered during construction, then
the Division shall be notified by phone or email within 24 hours of discovery.
If other site -specific topographic constraints preclude the ability to bury the culverts as
described above and/or it can be demonstrated that burying the culvert would result in
destabilization of the channel, then exceptions to this condition require application submittal
to, and written approval by, the Division of Water Quality, regardless of the total impacts to
streams or wetlands from the project.
Installation of culverts in wetlands must ensure continuity of water movement and be
designed to adequately accommodate high water or flood conditions. Additionally, .when
roadwags, causeways, or other fill projects al'e'Constructed'aerossFEMA=desigrtated
floodways or wetlands, openings such.as culverts or bridges must be provided to maintain
the natural hydrology of the system as well as prevent constriction of the floodway that may
resultin destabilization of streams or wetlands.
The establishment of native, woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization
techniques must be used where practicable instead of riprap or other bank hardening.
methods.
12. All temporary fill and culverts shall be removed and the impacted area returned to natural
conditions within 60 days of the determination that the temporary Impact is no longer
necessary. The Impacted areas shall be restored to original grade, including each stream's
original cross sectional dimensions, plan form. pattern, and longitudinal bed and bed profile,
and the various sites shall be stabilized with natural woody vegetation (except for the
approved maintenance areas) and restored to prevent erosion.
13. All temporary pipes/ culverts/ riprap pads etc, shall be installed in all streams as outlined in
the most recent edition of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and
Design Manual or the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual so -as not to restrict stream flow
or cause dis-equilibrium during' use of this General Certification.
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14. Any riprap required for proper culvert placement, stream stabilization, or restoration of
temporarily disturbed areas shall be restricted to the area directly impacted by the approved
construction activity. All rip -rap shall buried and/or "keyed in' such that the original stream
elevation and streambank contours.are restored and maintained. Placement of rlp-rap or
other approved materials shall not result in de -stabilization of the stream bed or banks
upstream or downstream of the area.
15. Any rip -rap used for stream stabilization shall be of a size and density so as not to be able to
be carried off by wave, current action, or stream flows and consist of clean rock or masonry
material free of debris or toxic pollutants. Rlp-rap shall riot, be installed in the streambed
except in specific areas required for velocity control and to ensure structural integrity of bank
stabilization measures.
16. If this Water Quality Certification is used to access building sites, then all lots owned by the
applicant must be buildable without additional impacts to streams or wetlands. The applicant
is required to provide evidence that the lots are buildable without requiring additional impacts
to wetlands, waters, or buffers if required to do so in writing by the Division. For road
construction purposes, this Certification shall only be utilized from natural high ground to
natural high ground.
17. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all retained jurisdictional
wetlands, waters, and protective buffers within the project boundaries in order to assure
compliance for future wetland, water, and buffer impact. These mechanisms shall be put in
place at the time of recording of the property or of individual lots whichever is aporoprate. A
sample deed notification can be downloaded from'the Division's web site at
htto://portal ncdenr org/web/wg/swo/ws/401/certsandperniits/aooNFforms. The text of the
sample deed notification may be modified as appropriate to suit to a specific project.
Documentation of deed notifications shall be provided to the Division upon request.
18. If an environmental document is required under the National or State Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA or SEPA), then this General Certification' is not valid until a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD) Is Issued by the State
Clearinghouse.
19. In the twenty (�Ojeoasfal coun$es, thejappropriate DfN4 Regions ice must 'e contait a "' '
to determine if Coastal Stormwater Regulations will be required.
20. This General Certification. does not relieve the applicant of the responsibility to obtain all other
required Federal, State, or Local approvals.
21. The applicant/permittee 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, then the
Division may reevaluate and modify this General Water Quality Certification..
22, When written authorization is required for use of this certification, upon completion of all
permitted impacts included within the approval and any subsequent modifications; the _
applicant shall be required to return the certificate of completion attached to the approval.
One copy of the certificate shall be sent to the DWQ Central Office in Raleigh at 1650 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650.
23. Additional site -specific conditions, including monitoring and/or modeling requirements, may
be added to the written approval letter for projects proposed under this Water Quality
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Certification in order to ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent
standards.
24. This certification grants permission to the director, an authorized representative of the
Director, or DENP, staff, upon the presentation of proper credentials, to enter the property
during normal business hours.
This General Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the
corresponding Nationwide and/or Regional General Permit. The conditions in effect on the date
of issuance of Certification for a specific project shall remain in effect for the life of the project,
regardless of the expiration date of this Certification.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific project may result
in revocation of this General Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil
penalties.
The Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality may require submission of a formal
application for Individual Certification for any project in this category of activity If it is determined
that the project is likely to have a significant adverse effect upon water quality, including state or
federally listed endangered or threatened aquatic species, or degrade the waters so that existing
uses of the wetland or downstream waters are precluded.
Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications prior to a
Certification decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality.
Effective date: March 19, 2012
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
By
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
History Note: Water Quality Certification (WQC) Number 3900 issued March 19, 2012 replaces
WQC Number 3641 and 3642 issued March 19, 2007; WQC Numbers 3371 and 3400 issued
March 18, 2002; WQC Number 3274 issued June 1, 2000; WQC Number 31.12 issued February
11; 1997; and WQC Number 3025 issued September 6, 1995. This General Certification is
rescinded when the Corps of Engineers reauthorizes any of the corresponding Nationwide and/or
Regional General Permits or when deemed appropriate by the Director of the Division of Water
Quality.
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Field Investigation Report
NCDMF AR-320 reef site
Page 2 of 2
The project area is 7,065,000 square feet (162 acres) in its entirety and has an average water depth
of -49' nlw however, only 169,884ft' (3.9 acres with a 1500' buffer radius) of the proposed site
boundaries would be utilized at this time. The Atlantic Beach Land Use Plan classifies this area as
Conservation. This section of the Atlantic Ocean is not designated as Primary Nursery Area, is
open to the taking of shellfish and carries a water classification of SB. Substrate within this area is
mostly sand and silt. The nearest designated channel is the Beaufort Inlet Channel, which is 7.6 nm
west of the project site.
10. Project Description:
The applicant's current proposal is to enhance the existing AR-320 artificial reef by sinking 2
vessels and 4000 tons of concrete bridge rubble. The project would be conducted in three phases.
Phase one would sink the 98' tugboat, the Fort Fisher, with phase two sinking the 104' tugboat, the
America. The final phase (three) would consist of sinking 4,000 tons of bridge rubble from the
Gallants Channel Bridge. Phase one and two are currently under contract and funded through the
Coastal Recreational Fishing License grant program.
The applicants have located two grid areas that would demarcate the sunken tugs. The Fort Fisher
would be located within reef boundaries and sunk within grid area 195 (34139'61002/76°48'52482
W). The America would be sunk in grid area 205 (34°39'63474 N/76°48'55476 W. Both vessels
would be clean, stripped and free of petroleum and other hydrocarbons, toxic residues etc. Each
vessel would be sunk using an independent anchoring system complete with one anchor sufficient
to anchor them when on the existing reef site. The first vessel is expected to be sunk by mid -March
with the second one sunk during mid -April. The phase three portion would be made, using concrete
bridge rubble from the Gallants Channel Bridge project. There would be approximately 4000 tons
placed over a 5-day deployment. The timing of this phase would be dependent on the completion
of the new bridge. Per the applicant, the reef area would have a clearance of greater than
-15' nlw as well as an expected subsidence of F-5'. Per the applicant, the four boundary corners
are currently marked, Although the method and materials were not specified, the site is marked
with cylindrical can buoys.
11. Anticipated Impacts:
The proposed artificial reef incorporates 169,884 8ft' of the 3.9-acre project area deep bottom
habitat and has the potential to cause temporary turbidity. There would be no hindrance to
navigation for the Beaufort Inlet Channel (7.6 nm west of the existing reef site). The placement of
the sunken ships and bridge rubble within this area would change the water depths from-49'nlw to
at -15' nlw but has an expected P-5' of subsidence per the applicant. All portions of the
development would remain with the existing previously approved reef site.
Name: Heather Styron Date: 1/23/17 Morehead City

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDMF Artificial Estuarine Reef Program (AR-320 reef site)
C/O Jason Peters
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean
Longitude: 76°48'450 W Latitude: 34°39'474 N
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: D/F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — December 2016 Google
Photography and future site
visit with DW
Was Applicant Present —No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 12/21/2016
Application Complete- 1/12/17
Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Atlantic Beach dated 2008
Land Classification from LUP — Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: (yes)
(D) Intended Use: public/government
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing —N/A
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — N/A
Planned — sinking of 2 100' tug boats and 4000 tons of concrete
bridge rubble (total footprint of
33,088sf) over existing reef
(G) Estimated -Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source —N/A
HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Shallow Bottom
Area Disturbed: 169,884 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The proposed project is located 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort
Inlet Buoy off Atlantic Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean. The site currently has an existing
artificial reef, and since it has not been improved since 1987 (previously permitted through CAMA
major permit # 75-86), the applicant has chosen the site for enhancement.
9. Narrative Description
The AR-320 artificial reef project is located 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy and
7.6 nautical miles west of the nearest navigable channel (the Beaufort Inlet Channel). The site is
also known as the "Clifton Moss Reef'.

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Attachments:
Brownlow, Roy
Wednesday, February 01, 2017 12:41 PM
Peters, Jason
Styron, Heather M.; Huggett, Doug; Bodnar, Gregg; Murphey, Steve; Wright, Garry L;
Lopazanski, Mike
FW: AR-320 Field Investigation Report
Ap plication_Erro r. pdf
Jason,
Hope this finds you doing well.
Field Representative Heather Styron forwarded me an e-mail you sent to her pertaining to an error in the Field Report for
the proposed AR 320 enhancements CAMA permit application.
I apologize for the error in the field report and I take responsibility for the information I provided to Heather on the buoy
marking for the AR 320 proposal. I instructed Heather to put the information about the buoys identifying the AR 320 based
on my review of the application. This decision was based on best available information, as well as information that was not
provided in the project narrative that accompanied the permit application. It is DCM staff's responsibility to review all
information about a site for which a proposed development is about to take place. Hazards to navigation is a critical
component of the Division's permit review. Part of my information gathering came from the NOAA nautical Charts (online)
which indicated that the site is marked with cylindrical can buoys. Even the NC DMF Artificial Reef website depicts a
photograph of a typical offshore AR site with a boat fishing near the AR buoy — admittedly its not the 320 in the photo.
Therefore, I relied on historic practice of marking the offshore ARs. I was not aware that the DMF no longer maintains the
buoys at this AR site, but thanks for disclosing that important information in your e-mail to Heather.
Upon further review of the DMF narrative and DCM Field Report, another point is that the AR 320 is located off the township
of Pine Knoll Shores, not Atlantic Beach as described in the DMF project narrative. I will discuss this new information with
the Major Permit Coordinator and see what the best way to handle this'matter in the most expedient manner.
To prevent possible delays in future permit applications, it is suggested to disclose and describe within the project narrative
all information about a proposed site, including the current site conditions and any changes in site conditions or
characteristics since previous permit activity. The project narrative submitted by the applicant with the CAMA Permit
application is an important component of a complete CAMA permit application. The marking of underwater obstructions, or
the absence thereof as in this case, is significant information to disclose in the narrative to the Division as to how a
proposed site is to be marked; or the reasons a proposed AR site is not marked. This is critical information the Division
should be made aware of in order to make permit decisions, terms and conditions on State permits.
Thank you in advance for ensuring that I be copied or notified of any correspondence relating to CAMA permit applications
when communicating with the Morehead City District Field Representatives in the future.
Roy Brownlow
District Manager
& Compliance Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 office

Extension 217
Roy. Brownlow @ ncdenr.gov
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
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From: Peters, Jason
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 5:30 PM
To: Styron, Heather M. <[e-mail]>
Cc: Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>; Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>; Murphey, Steve
<[e-mail]>; Wright, Garry L<[e-mail]>
Subject: AR-320 Field Investigation Report
Hi Heather,
I was contacted today by a recipient of the recently distributed field investigation report for AR-320. I'm not sure if it will
require amending the report or not, but I'd like to clarify something. Under "Project Description" the last sentence of the
2nd paragraph states "Per the applicant, the four boundary corners are currently marked. Although the materials were
not specified, the site is marked with cylindrical can buoys." In fact, this site is not currently marked by any buoys, nor
has it been physically marked by a buoy in recent history. At this time, the we do not plan to add buoy markings to this
reef site, since the minimum navigational clearance at the site is charted and therefore does not pose any hazard to
navigation (Per USCG).
If this does require amending, I would hope it does not delay our timeline for the permit review, given the time
sensitivity of this project.
Thank you and have a great weekend,
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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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDMF Artificial Estuarine Reef Program (AR-320 reef site)
C/O Jason Peters
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy off Atlantic
Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean
Longitude: 76°48'450 W Latitude: 34°39'474 N
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: D/F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit— December 2016 Google
Photography and future site
visit with DMF
Was Applicant Present —No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 12/21/2016
Application Complete- 1/12/17
Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan —Atlantic Beach dated 2008
Land Classification from LUP — Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: (yes)
(D) Intended Use: public/government
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing —N/A
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — N/A
Planned — sinking of 2 100' tug boats and 4000 tons of concrete
bridge rubble (total footprint of
33,088sf) over existing reef
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
(A) Shallow Bottom
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 169,884 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The proposed project is located 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort
Inlet Buoy off Atlantic Beach and within the Atlantic Ocean. The site currently has an existing
artificial reef, and since it has not been improved since 1987 (previously permitted through CAMA
major permit # 75-86), the applicant has chosen the site for enhancement.
9. Narrative Description
The AR-320 artificial reef project is located 8 nautical miles WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy and
7.6 nautical miles west of the nearest navigable channel (the Beaufort Inlet Channel). The site is
also known as the "Clifton Moss Reef'.

Field Investigation Report
NCDMF AR-320 reef site
Page 2 of 2
The project area is 7,065,000 square feet (162 acres) in its entirety and has an average water depth
of -49' nlw however, only 169,884ft2 (3.9 acres with a 1500' buffer radius) of the proposed site
boundaries would be utilized at this time. The Atlantic Beach Land Use Plan classifies this area as
Conservation. This section of the Atlantic Ocean is not designated as Primary Nursery Area, is
open to the taking of shellfish and carries a water classification of SB. Substrate within this area is
mostly sand and silt. The nearest designated channel is the Beaufort Inlet Channel, which is 7.6 nm
west of the project site.
10. Proiect Description:
The applicant's current proposal is to enhance the existing AR-320 artificial reef by sinking 2
vessels and 4000 tons of concrete bridge rubble. The project would be conducted in three phases.
Phase one would sink the 98' tugboat, the Fort Fisher, with phase two sinking the 104' tugboat, the
America. The final phase (three) would consist of sinking 4,000 tons of bridge rubble from the
Gallants Channel Bridge. Phase one and two are currently under contract and funded through the
Coastal Recreational Fishing License grant program.
The applicants have located two grid areas that would demarcate the sunken tugs. The Fort Fisher
would be located within reef boundaries and sunk within grid area 195 (34°39'61002/76°48'52482
W). The America would be sunk in grid area 205 (3499'63474 N/76°48'55476 W. Both vessels
would be clean, stripped and free of petroleum and other hydrocarbons, toxic residues etc. Each
vessel would be sunk using an independent anchoring system complete with one anchor sufficient
to anchor them when on the existing reef site. The first vessel is expected to be sunk by mid -March
with the second one sunk during mid -April. The phase three portion would be made using concrete
bridge rubble from the Gallants Channel Bridge project. There would be approximately 4000 tons
placed over a 5-day deployment. The timing of this phase would be dependent on the completion
of the new bridge. Per the applicant, the reef area would have a clearance of greater than
-15' nlw as well as an expected subsidence of P-5'. Per the applicant, the four boundary corners
are currently marked, Although the method and materials were not specified, the site is marked
with cylindrical can buoys.
11. Anticipated Impacts:
The proposed artificial reef incorporates 169,884 8ft2 of the 3.9-acre project area deep bottom
habitat and has the potential to cause temporary turbidity. There would be no hindrance to
navigation for the Beaufort Inlet Channel (7.6 nm west of the existing reef site). The placement of
the sunken ships and bridge rubble within this area would change the water depths from-49'nlw to
at -15' nlw but has an expected F-5' of subsidence per the applicant. All portions of the
development would remain with the existing previously approved reef site.
Name: Heather Styron Date: 1/23/17 Morehead City

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NC Division of Coastal Management
Major Permit Application Computer Sheet
(? 1/01/2012)
Applicant: NCDMF
Date: 220/13
Project Site County: Carteret
Staff.., HMS
District: ❑Elizabeth City ❑Washington
®Morehead City El Wilmington
Project Name: AR-320 Reef Site
Rover File: N/A
Date of initial application submittal (EX., 1182007) 12121116
Date application "received as complete"in the Field office (EX. IM12007): 1/12/17
Permit Authorization: ❑CAMA ®Dredge & Fill ❑Both
SITE DESCRIPTION/PERMIT INFORMATION
PNA: ❑Yes ®No
Photos Taken: Yes ❑ No®
Setback Required (riparian): ❑ Yes ®No
Critical Habitat: ❑Yes ®No [-]NotSure
15 foot waiver obtained: ❑Yes ®No
Hazard Notification Returned:
❑Yes ®No
SAV: ❑Yes ®No ❑Not Sure
Shell Bottom: ❑Yes ®No ❑ Not Sure
Temporary Impacts: M Yes ❑No
Sandbags: ❑ Yes ®No ❑ Not Sun:
Did the land use classification come from
countyLUP: ❑Yes ®No
Mitigation Required (optional):
❑Yes ®No
Moratorium Conditions: ❑ Yes ®No
❑NA
Environmental Assessment Done:
[-]Yes ®No ❑NA
SECONDARY WATER CLASSIFICATION— OPTIONAL (choose MAX of 4)
❑ Future Water Supply (FWS) ❑ Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) ❑ Swamp Waters (SW)
❑ High Quality Waters (HQW) ❑ Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)
WETLANDS IMPACTED
❑ (404) Corp. of Engineers (Jurisdictional
❑ (LS) Sea lavender (Limonium sp.)
❑ (SS) Glasswort ( Salicomia sp.)
wetlands)
❑ (CJ) Saw grass (Cladium jamaicense)
❑ (SA) Salt marsh cordgmss (Spartina
❑ (SY) Salt reed grass (Spartina
altemiflora)
cynosuroides)
❑ (DS) Salt or spike grass (Distichlis
❑ (SC) Bullrush or three square (Scirpus
❑ (TY) Cattail (Typha sp.)
spicata)
sp.)
❑ (JR) Blackneedlemsh (Juncus
❑ (SP) Salt/meadow grass (Spartina
roemerianus)
patens)
APPLICATION FEE
❑ No fee required - $0.00
❑ W(A) Private w/D&F up to 1 acre; 3490
❑ III(D) Priv. public or comet w/D&F to 1
can be applied - $250
acre; 3490 can't be applied - $400
❑ Minor Modification to a CAMA Major
❑ Major Modification to a CAMA Major
® IV Any development involving D&F of
permit - $100
permit - $250
more than 1 acre - $475
❑ Permit Transfer- $100
❑ III(B) Public or commercial w/D&F to 1
❑ Express Permit - $2000
acre; 3490 can be applied- $400
❑ Major development extension request -
❑ I/. Public orcommeroial/no dredge
$100
and/or rill - $400
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s NC Division of Coastal Mgt. Application Computer Sheet, Page 2 of 3)
Applicant: NCDMF Reef site AR 320
Date: 1118117
- Describe below the ACTIVIVES4hathave been applied for. All values should match the dimension order, and units -of --• - - -
measurement found in your Activities code sheet.
TYPE
REPLACE
Activity Name
Number
Choose
Choose
Dimension 1
Dimension 2
Dimension 3
Dimension 4
One
One
Artificial reef
1
New Work El
Replace
202
34
Maint ®
❑ Y ® N
New Work®
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ® N
New Work®
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ® N
New Work El
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ® N
New Work®
Replace
Maint ❑
El Y [IN
New Work®
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ® N
New Work®
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ® N
New Work®
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ® N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
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Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y [IN
New Work❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
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Maint ❑
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revised 02/15/10

NC Division of Coastal Mgt. Application Computer Sheet, Page 3 of 3)
Applicant NCDMF Reef site AR-380
_. Date:.1/11/1.7..
Describe below the HABITAT disturbances for the application. Alt 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
tamp impacts)
FINAL Feet
(Anticipated final
disturbance.
Excludes any
restoration and/or
temp impact
amount
Deep bottom
Dredge ® Fill ElBoth ElOther El134,
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9 '
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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 ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
(Artificial Reef Program)
C/o Jason Peters
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Dear Sirs:
ROY COOPER
agvcmor
-WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
1/18/2017
The NC Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for state
approval for development at the AR-320 artificial reef site (8 nm WSW of the Beaufort Inlet buoy and
within Bogue Sound). The package was received on 12/2J,/16 and accepted as complete on 1/12/17. The
projected deadline for making a decision is 3/28/17. 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 1/12/17, you may request a meeting
with the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of your
project. Such a meeting will be held within five working days from the receipt of your written request and
shall include the property owner, developer, and project designer/consultant.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed
development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice .of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the
property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your
property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card
to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way fronting your property, or at a point along the
road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your property. Failure to post this notice
could result in an incomplete application.
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.
SO4erely,
Bather M. Styron
Coastal Management Representative
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808

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Styron, Heather M.
From: Legals <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 11:45 AM
To: Styron, Heather M.
Subject: Re: DMF AR-320 existing reef site
This ad is set and scheduled to run on January 22, 2017
in the amount of $ 49.08.
Proof:
NOTICE OF FILING OF
A PPLICATION FOR CAMA
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources herabygives public notice as required! by NCGS 110A-119(b) bat application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental Concern as designated under Me
CAMA was received antl complete on 1/12/17. Acceding to to application. The NC Division of Marine Fisheries applied for the enhancement d be existing ARJ20 artificial reef whin the Atlantic Ocean, located
approximately 8.0 nm WSW of be Beaufort Inlet sea buoy, off Atlantic Seatll, Carteret County.
A copy of the ante application may be examined or copied at be office of Heather Styron, NC Division of Coastal Management toated at 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC, (252) 80828W during normal
business hours. Comments mailed to Braldcn Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, N.C. 28557, prior to 2/11117, will be considered in making vie permit decision. Later
comments will be accepted and considered up M be time of permit decision. Project modification may occur based on revtwand commend by to public and state and federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this
matter will be provided upon written request
J22
On Jan 18, 2017, at 10:55 AM, Styron, Heather M. wrote:
Legal Advertisement Section
1/18/17
Re: Public Notice — NC Division of Marine Fisheries, Existing Artificial Reef Site AR-3201 Atlantic Ocean,
Atlantic Beach
To Whom It May Concern:
Please publish the attached Notice in the 1/22/17, issue of the Carteret News Times.
The State Office of Budget and Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to
payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the affidavit, an original copy of the published notice,
and an original invoice to Arthur Stadiem, NC Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Avenue,
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557, Telephone [phone].
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our
Morehead City office.
Sincerely,
geoE /tAr'on
Heather M. Styron
Coastal Management Representative
HMS
Enclosure

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 application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental Concern as
designated underthe CAMA was received and complete on 1/12/17. According to the application, The
INC Division of Marine Fisheries applied for the enhancement of the existing AR-320 artificial reef within
the Atlantic Ocean, located approximately 8.0 nm WSW of the Beaufort Inlet sea buoy, off Atlantic
Beach, Carteret County.
A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at the office of Heather Styron, NC Division
of Coastal Management, located at 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC, [phone] during
normal business hours. Comments mailed to Braxton Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management,
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, N.C. 28557, prior to 2/11/17, 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: 1/22/17
Heather M. Styron
Field Representative
NC Divison of Coastal Managment
INC Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 ext.216 Office
heather. m.stvronOncdenr.aov Email
400 Commerce Ave.
Morehead City, INC 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.
Judy Allred
Legal Assistant — Carteret County News -Times
4206 Bridges Street I Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: [phone] ext. 207 1 Fax: [phone]

Legals(cDTheNewsTimes.com — www.CarolinaCoastOnline.com

ROY COOPER
Govemor
�;a
'- WILLIAM G.'ROSS, JR.
Interim Secretary
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Legal Advertisement Section 1/18/17
Re: Public Notice — NC Division of Marine Fisheries, Existing Artificial Reef Site AR-320, Atlantic Ocean,
Atlantic Beach
To Whom It May Concern:
Please publish the attached Notice in the 1/22/17, issue of the Carteret News Times.
The State Office of Budget and Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to
payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the affidavit, an original copy of the published notice,
and an original invoice to Arthur Stadiem, NC Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Avenue,
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557, Telephone [phone].
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our
Morehead City office.
Sincerely,
Heather M. Styron
Coastal Management Representative
HMS
Enclosure
Nothing Compares, -
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808

ROY COOPER
Governor
Kro.-
-W.IL"LI:SMG.ROSS, JR. Interim Secretary
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
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 application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental Concern as
designated under the CAMA was received and complete on 1/12/17. According to the application, The
NC Division of Marine Fisheries applied for the enhancement of the existing AR-320 artificial reef within
the Atlantic Ocean, located approximately 8.0 nm WSW of the Beaufort Inlet sea buoy, off Atlantic
Beach, Carteret County.
A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at the office of Heather Styron, NC Division
of Coastal Management, located at 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC, [phone] during
normal business hours. Comments mailed to Braxton Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management,
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, N.C. 28557, prior to 2/11/17, 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: 1/22/17
Nothing Comparesf �
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808

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