34-17 NCDMF

Permit Class Permit Number
NEW 34-17
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
- - -rDe artment of Environmental Quality- ->
and
Coastal Resources Commission
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for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to NC Division of Marine Fisheries, PO Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557
Authorizing development in Carteret County at Bogue Sound, 0.41nm south of Spooners
Creek, as requested in the permittee's application dated 12/7/16 and attached workplan
drawings 5 dated 11/28/16 (Fieure 2). 1/6/17 (Fieures 6.7.and 8) and received DCM-MHD Citv (1/10/17)
This permit, 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
ie suoiject to tines, imprisonment or crvu action; or may cause me permit to oe nuu ana vola.
Artificial Reef AR-380
1) Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes the creation of a 5-acre site, artificial reef
AR-380, including all marking buoys, 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 water§ without permit modification.
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or other
qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date.
This permit must be accessible on -site to Department
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
hereunder requires further Division approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
December 31, 2020
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that
your project is consistent with the North Carolina. Coastal
Management Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
!/ Braxton C zDavis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

Division of Marine Fisheries Permit No. 34-17
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= ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Reef Structure
In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, reef construction within the site shall be
accomplished using reef units as depicted in the attached workplan drawings and project narrative. All
materials shall be free from loose dirt or pollutants except in trace quantities.
The navigational clearances of the individual reef units shall not exceed the clearances depicted in
attached Figure 8, dated "Received" 1/6/17. Permitte shall be responsible for relocating or removing
any individual reef unit that violates the authorized clearances.
No material shall be placed at any time in any waters outside of the alignment of the reef site boundaries
as indicated on the attached workplan drawings.
The permittee shall be required to repair, maintain and/or remove any components of the reef that are
displaced from the reef site boundaries as depicted in attached workplan(s). The permittee shall be
responsible for removing all portions of the reef should the site be terminated or displaced
p aced beyond
_. repair.
General
In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, the corners of AR-380 site shall be marked
with signage as determined by the USCG private aids to navigation. In addition, all necessary
notifications to concerned agencies shall be honored, regardless of whether or not such commitments are
=addressed by individual conditions of this permit.
All precautions should be. taken by the permittee to ensure the free and full use by the public of all
navigable waters at or adjacent to the authorized work. Use of the permitted activity shall not interfere
with the public's right to free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States.
The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States requires the
removal, relocation, or other alteration of the structure or work authorized by this permit, or if in the
opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause
unreasonable obstruction to free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon
due notice from the Corp. of Engineers, to remove, relocate or alter the work or obstructions caused
thereby, without expense to the United States or the state of North Carolina. No claim shall be made
against the United States or the state of North Carolina on account of any such removal or alteration.
This permit does not authorize the interference with any existing or proposed Federal project, and the
pemuttee shall not be entitled to compensation for damage to the authorized structure or work, or injury
which may be caused from existing or future operations undertaken by the United States in the public
interest.
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.

Division of Marine Fisheries Permit No. 34-17
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_ . ADDITIONAL - CONDITIONS
The permittee and/or his or her contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to
project initiation.
CE: 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.
The N.C. Division of Water Resources has assigned the project DWR Project No. 2017-0088.
TE: 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.
TE: 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.

Marine Fisheries
ENVIRONMENTAL OUAUTV
PAT McCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
. Secrenvy
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Heather Styron; Ryan Davenport
Division of Coastal Management, CAMA
Jason Peters (Artificial Reef Coordinator)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
Amy Comer Flowers (Artificial Reef Biologist)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
Modified Date: January 6, 2016; Original: December 7, 2016
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
RECEIVED
JAN 0 6 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
Permit modification post the January 51 joint CAMA-DMF meeting, to the New Artificial
Reef Proposal, Site AR-380, Bogue Sound, NC
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program proposes to construct a
new artificial reef within Bogue Sound, NC. Construction for this project is funded by Federal Grant AR-
2, titled: North Carolina Artificial Reef Program: Coordination, Assessment, Development, and
Maintenance of the NC Artificial Reef System. Please refer to the' sections below for details on the
proposed project and Division reef site selection protocol.
For every new artificial reef, the Artificial Reef Program follows written guidelines for site
selection. These guidelines are prepared in consideration of physical and biological requirements for
artificial reefs, reef accessibility, and avoidance of areas involved in commercial trawl operations. In
further consideration of bio-physical requirements, the site selection protocol incorporates best
management practices based on bottom sediment type, tidal current intensity, sedimentation
likelihood, and the avoidance of existing natural resources, such as shell or seagrass. It should also be
noted that all materials, siting, and deployment strategies are tailored to minimize impacts to protected
resources such as sturgeon and sea turtles. During site investigations, staff use side -scan sonar,
bathymetry analysis, backscatter analysis, and a benthic ponar grab to evaluate local conditions and
bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to determine the proposed reef
boundaries.
In October 2016, the NCDMF selected a large area of interest, known here forward as the
investigation area, located in Bogue Sound, NC (Figure 1). This investigation area was selected based on
its accessibility by recreational anglers, the absence of nearby estuarine artificial reef fishing
opportunities, and the low potential for user conflicts. Particularly, the area does not infringe on
historically popular commercial fishing or trawling grounds, nor does it conflict with any established
riparian access corridors. Further, the area of investigation is not within any defined critical habitat areas
for protected species. Within this investigation area, Artificial Reef staff collected data on bathymetry,
side -scan imagery, and benthic ponar grabs to verify depth, sediment type, and existing conditions.
Concluding the investigation, staff identified a reef site, to be named AR-380, centered at 340
43.110' N, 76° 48.020' W (Figure 1, 2). The delineated 5-acre site (-900 feet by —240 feet) is located
State of North Carolina I Emironmental Quality I Marine Fisheries
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approx. 0.41 nautical miles (nm) southeast of Spooner's Creek, approximately 0.20 nm from the nearest
USGC maintained channel, and approximately 0.10 nm from the nearest shoal feature (Figure 1 inset). A
conversation with Justin Arnette (USACE) on 10/27/16 determined that the reef site is at least a quarter.
mile from the nearest federal navigation project, and will not pose a problem. There is a moderately
strong semi -diurnal tidal current that flows to the east and west through this area. Within the
established 5-acre boundary, a 25' buffer will be left undeveloped to account for any material micro -
movements over time (Figure 2).
Inside the AR-380 boundaries, MLLW depth is approximately 6-7 feet (Figure 3) and during
MHW the depth is approximately 9-10 feet. The sediment composition within the proposed boundaries
primarily consists of sand, with little interspersed shell fragments (Figure 4). Side -scan sonar analysis
and results from the ponar grabs revealed no existing shell or SAV resource in the proposed permitted
boundary (Figure 5).
For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials. The NCDMF
applies experiential knowledge and best management practices to avoid propagating reef species which
are invasive or detrimental to local estuarine ecosystems. Reef construction materials used by NCDMF
are described in detail within the Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials,
2016 2nd Edition (Attachment 1).
Construction materials for this project will consist of 90 Bay Balls, made by Reef Innovations
(Figure 7). A normal Bay Ball has a three-foot diameter, however, to increase stability in the
environment, each Bay Ball will be poured with an extended base which will leave each Bay Ball with a
four -foot base diameter. Each Bay Ball will be two feet tall, has approximately 14 holes, and weighs
approximately 950 lbs. Because this site is not located in critical habitat area for sea turtles or sturgeon,
there is no anticipated impact of these Bay Balls on those protected resources. Although interactions are
not expected, all Bay Balls will have solid bases.
The spatial layout for proposed AR-380 will utilize 90 Bay Balls in six patches of fifteen Bay Balls
(Figure 6, 7). Each patch will utilize 15 Bay Balls that are designed as three Bay Balls 12 feet apart in the
east west direction, and 5 Bay Balls 12 feet apart to the north south direction (Figure 6, 7). Each patch is
approximately 68 feet long by 36 feet wide, with a distance of approx. 40 ft. between each reef patch
(Figure 7). With this design, given the MLW depth and reef unit profile, this reef will likely have 4.0 ft. to
5.0 ft. clearance (depths of 6-7 feet at MLW are 2.0 ft. tall; Figure 8) at the beginning, and we would
expect approximately 6 inches of subsidence, leading to 3.6 ft. to 4.6 ft. clearance.
Within the construction area, we are proposing to use a total of 90 Bay Balls, each Bay Ball with
a footprint of 15.99 sq. ft., for a total of 1,439.1 sq. ft. of delineated impacted area. The NCDMF plans to
mark the four boundary corners (Figure 2 table) of the proposed reef site with appropriate Artificial Reef
signage.
NCDMF Coordinates all reef deployments, using either marine contractors or state -maintained
vessels and staff. In either instance, NCDMF staff will remain on site during all deployments to ensure
enhancements remain within permitted boundaries.
Deployments of the proposed 90 Bay Balls should take no more than 2-3 deployment days to
complete. At this time, it has not been determined whether NCDMF staff or a marine contractor will
deploy materials. Either way, the NCDMF will work to employ the most effective and controlled
deployment strategy. To guide deployments, staff will mark locations with visible references above the
waterline, that will be checked with mapping grade GPS.
RECEIVED
JAN 06 2017
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (ran be multiple) -
Street Address
State Rd. #
Carteret
N/A
N/A
Subdivision Name
City
State
Tp
N/A
NIA .
NC
N/A -
.Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
N/A - - ext
N/A,
a.: In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
White Oak River Basin
Bogus Sound
d. Is thewater body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
R)6.
-'.®Natural []Manmade❑Unknown
Atlantic Ocean e ,,•-
e.' Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
❑Yes ®No
. work falls within.
N/A
4. Site Description
:a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b, Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
n/a
n/a
.c. Size of individual lots)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
; 5.0 acres = 217,472 sq ft.
NWL (normal water level)
(if many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
-10, ®NHW or ❑NWL
e. Vegetation on tract*
n1a d7 fie" dye' vsd 6 .
'.I.' -Man-made features and uses now on tract - -
none
g: Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacen to the proposed project site. .
The surrounding waters are public trust waters and are used for multiple recreational and commercial purposes (e.g.,
fishing, transportation). The closest land is morehead city, near Spooners Creek, and is approx. 0.41 nm North of the
:proposed reef location.
h. How does local government zone the tract?
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
NIA
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
[]Yes ❑No ®NA
j: Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
' k•-Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. []Yes No ®NA
"1f yes, by whom? NIA
',tr Is tha 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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.APPLICATION for
Major Devefapmant Permlt
dt.: (i) Are.thore.wetlands on thesite? DYes ®No
(rtj A a ti ere coaster wetlands an the site? t lYes ONO
jliij If yes to either 0 or(JI) above, has a delineation been oonducted? 0Yes ®No
(Attach documehtagem, Ifaveflablef
n; pesorlbeaxlsbhgwas1ewatertre0h0nifecll0les.
NIA.
o. be cribs eiiisilt5g drinkingwatersupptysource.
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p. DE'scribetOdstingstdrM% arrimnAgOMentortreatmentsystems,
N/A .
d;[yillthe projact'6$ for commerclol,pubilo,orplyeteu9e7 ❑por*eyoal NIOU411e1GntiEhrten[
oprrlvate/eoafmpity
b; Gtve a bri0f descrlpllon ofpurpose, use, and daily operations of the project'when cohtplete.
The NGDMF: Artificjal Reef Program is shifting focus to estuadne artificjal reefs that provjde accessibility, to the everyQay
kayak, sfandap paddleboarii, or recrea$onatt sTiennen Add tionally, welook fo provide accessible estuarine habitat for
recreationally And commercially important fidgh'.sp'eoies, Thr r NlQDMF proposes IQ,deptay50 reef, units in a 5 ade site,
named AR-3M The Reef Unit structures will provide:essantialfish habitat ibrjuvenite and adulttlfis stages of mish
crustaceans and invertebrates. 11n4ojp0ted.a4tjvttiesat this.leef:stte Mclude.recreatfopai dishing.
F Describe the proposed coostmcgon melhodoiogy, types of eonstructloh equipment to do use4 dyt g consliudlon; 4be numtieY of eacltilype
of.equipment and Where. it is to ba stoned:
Construction will occur at Aft 850 underihis permit- A perimeter hufferto.protect agafnstfuture boundary wolat qns, and.p
paYoh developmentsciidma, 50 reefunks will beplaced at Pre-deterntined.lodations, It isTBD whether. A marine contractof or
NCDMF staffviiiil conduet.ail dep loyments on sde. Eitherway, 0MF artificial reef persdn0etwlil ba oasite during a[l, deployotents:to rhark locations mogitoeachvitie's, And ensure permit cornpliaTice. All equipmerttwili be transMrted by..
contractor or. DMF stafEto•the sle for deptoymenf on a.barge.
d, List alydeyeiopmEntaclNiUesyouugrapese,
1Ne.propose to constfucta Well eshladne artificial reef, irm 54cre area, rfSing5 patches of lamaf units= 501eefurlts,
Thsse NCDMF Reef Units tiled ijj!'NCPMF fcIIdWstate Guidelinka apt Spe'Cifications for Accpptable Artificial reef
INatertais,20f@ 2nd Ediflon:(Attachment:l).. Please see the narrative for detailed deployment tnio`m afIon.
e' Are the proposed ap41wtjes malnteganca of an exietin&oJeot, now work, or botb7 New
t. Whet:Isthe approxifiritelotaldlsturbed-lagdarearesultijlgfroihthe:propcsed'pfojectT ao ❑k.Ft orHAves
g.'Will the proposed pr¢fectencroach an any pybllosase tent, pubWae'oessway:or'Other area ❑Yes' .®No❑NA
thatthapublic. has establith6d use oh
h: tletcriber location and type of eidstIng a6d prgo.'sed discharges to waters of the:state:
wastewater .orsWrmwaterbedischargad.iatoawetland? ❑Yes ❑No O.ryA
��..If yes, willthis Ascharged water be of the same saliptty as the receiving water? ❑Yes ONO RNA.
J; tsthem any mdigatlon proposed7 OYep ®No ❑ffA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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8.,, Additional Information
An addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted inorder for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) - (g are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
iInstruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required Items below.
a. 'A project narrative.
'b.Ari 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. Theappropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable. to DENK
I. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
'owners " have received a copy of the application and plats by certifled mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
'which tsubmit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management
Name NIA Phone No.
Address
-.Name N/A Phone No,
+ 'Address
.- Name NIA Phone No.
v Address
g. 'tN list'of previous state at federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, penniHee, and Issuing dates.
NIA N/A
NIA WA
h Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i.. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j , A's gned AEC hazard notice for projects In oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed bypropertyowneo
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.
rentrlcarion ana Yermissfon to tnter on Land
lerstand that any permit issued.in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained In the permit.
tify`that I am authorized to grant, and do In fact grant permission to 'representatives of state and federal review agencies to
ron the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
itoring of the project
her certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
e 12/7/16 Print
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to y
r ®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
ODCM' MP-4 Structures Information
red project.
❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
Breakwater
(excluding
shoreline
NWL
stabilization
Length
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Width
Avg. Existing
Depth
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NA
-6.5' mlw
Final Project
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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 wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square, feel affected.
❑CW ❑SAV. ❑SB
❑WL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ®This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area ' b. Dimensions of disposal area.
I c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
III) If no, attach a'letter granting permission from the owner.
ie. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
( (CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SIB),
r or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for futuremainlenanoe?
[]Yes ❑No ❑NA
III) If yes, where?
f. (i) Does the disposal. include any area in the water?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(h) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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Eartrt OCIM MP-2 (rxcavatlon and Fill, Page 2 or 3)
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION : -- :.. .
(lt development is a wood groln, use MP-4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other:
•6. ,Average distance walerward 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_
.: .Source of fill material.
( [OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
,(i) Will fill material be brought to the site? SYes []No
-- This section not applicable
Width:
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
f. (1) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes []No ❑NA
pi) It yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information. -
h. 'Type of fill material.
,..If yes.
ii} Amount o aterial to be placed In the water f e5\
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(fli) Dimensions of fill area i
permitted area.
.average depth =-6 5' MLW
?paten dent_ h -6*-4 rJ
material profile =��05'11A,(/✓
(IV) Purpose of fill
The goal of North Carolina's artificial reef program is to
:.develop, maintain, evaluate and administer a successful
system of artificial reefs for the purposes of enhancing
... marine fisheries habitat and public fishing opportunities.
-5. GENERAL
- a. Howwill excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
Reef Units are designed to resist movement after deployment.
Weight per unit is approx. 3,086lbs. These specific reef units
are similar to a reef ball, however rather than round design,
these are square. These types of structures, or the more
commonly known reef balls, are common to artificial reef
construction, have proved to be durable and stable.
c. (i). Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
- - -.' SYes []No ❑NA
- - ''.(ii) If -yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
- NCDMF will mark the four corners of the proposed reef site with
appropriate artificial reef signage.
[I This section not applicable
(i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/mars
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, p
number of square feet affected.
❑cW _ ❑SAV _ CISS _
❑WL RNone
(f) Describe the purpose of the fill In these areas:
N/A
or
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b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
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Wheel Loader or other heavy equipment will release individual
units at each specified latitude longitude. The units then sink
straight down and settle on the bottom.
d. (I) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? []Yes SNo ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
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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 sufficientwater 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:
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designed structures
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inches in inside diameter, unless such smaller pieces are "nested" inside
large diameter pieces
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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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maximum diameter, 6" average diameter; 4" minimum diameter, 10%
maximum oversize, 5% maximum undersize
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concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design -pre-designed structuresmust meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, durability, and stability
Vessels.
Vessels are a commonly used artificial reef material. These may be composed of
Ferro -cement or steel, though steel vessels are most common and preferred. Thorough
preparation and cleaning is required beforethese materials may be used as""reefs (EPA
BMPs).
"Required Specifications:
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• Size -vessels must be no smaller than 100 feet in length unless pairedwitha
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
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Natural Materials:
Natural materials have been used by most coastalstates 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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1) All materiels must be cleaned and prepared in accordance with U nited States Corps of Engineers General
(Regional) Permits (#GP198500194 or #GP19000291), any applicable NC Division of Coastal Management
permits, and conform to site -specific navigational clearance requirements established by the. U nited States Coast
Guard and NOAA Office of Coast Survey.
2) Planned arrangements for acquisition, cleaniall, preparation, dockage/staging, towing, and sinking/deployment
must be described in proposals. Dockage, towing, and deployment will require proof of at least $1,000,000
marine Ilability Insurance.
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Tyrrell)
Josh Peletier (Bertie, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Washington)
Tom Steffans (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) ff
Brad Shaver (NCDOT-Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender)
Cultural Resources: Renee Gledhill -Earley
Public Water Supply: Heidi Cox (WIRO)
Clif Whitfield (WARM)
Marine Fisheries: Shane Staples
Curt Weychert
NC DOT: David Harris
Shellfish Sanitation: Shannon Jenkins
State Property: Tim Walton
DEMLR/DWR: Karen Higgins
Kristy Lynn Carpenter (NC DOT -All Projects)
Washington: Anthony Scarbraugh-401
Roger Thorpe-Stormwater
Garcy Ward- (NCDOT-Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck,
Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, Washington)
Wilmington: Robb Mairs — 401 (Carteret, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover)
Chad Coburn — 401 (Brunswick) -�
Georgette Scott - Stormwater
Joanne Steenhuis - 401 (NCDOT-Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender)
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2016-01896 County: Carteret County U.S.G.S. Quad: Beaufort
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)
—5 acres
Nearest Waterway
Bogue Inlet
USGS HUC
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Nearest Town Morehead City
River Basin Onslow Bay
Coordinates Latitude:34.719722
Longitude:-76.805556
Location description: The oroiect site is located approximately 0.41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek_ within Bo ue
Sound, Morehead City, in Carteret County, NC.
Description of projects area and activity: This verification authorizes impacts to waters of the U.S. in association with
construction/deployment activities for the creation of artificial reef site 380. Specificallv. the proiect will include 50 reef units
in five patches of ten. Each patch will utilize 10 reef units that are arranged in a diamond pattern, with two reef units in the
middle of the diamond. Each diamond is approximately 60 feet lone by 50 feet wide, with a distance of approx. 50 ft. between
each reef diamond. With this design, given the MLW depth and reef unit profile, this reef will likelv have 2.6 ft. to 3.6 ft.
clearance. Within the construction area, a total of 50 reef units will be deployed, each with a footprint of 24.174 sq. ft., for a
total of 1208.68 sq. ft. of delineated impacted area. The NCDMF will mark the four boundary corners of the proposed reef site
with appropriate Artificial Reef signage.
Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
® Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number and/or Nationwide Permit Number: GP 194
SEE ATTACHED RGP or ATWP 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 11, 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 I administrative penalty, and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide and/or regional general permit
authorization is modified, suspended or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide and/or regional
general permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below,
provided it complies with all requirements of the modified nationwide permit. If the nationwide and/or regional general permit
authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terns 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.

SAW-2016-01896
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 (910) 2551-4049 or Sarah.E.HairQusace.armv.mil.
Corps Regulatory Official:
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. ® Ajurisdiction 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 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]

SAW-2016-01896
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 N/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.
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
hqp://corpsmanu.usace.army.mil/cm anex/f?p=136:4:0.
Copy famished:
Gregg Bodnar/Heather Styron -NC DCM
Robb Mairs- NC DWR
Matt Creelman-United States Coast Guard
Scott McAloon-United States Coast Guard

SAW-2016-01896
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://w,,vw.fws.gov/nc-
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Action ED Number: SAW-2016-01896 County: Carteret County
Permittee: Mr. Jason Peters/NC DMF
Project Name: NC Division of Marine Fisheries/AR 380/Atlantic Beach
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
WILMINGTON 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

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ENVIRONMENTAL OUALRY
March 9, 2017
NCDMF
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, N.C. 28557
Dear Sir or Madam:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
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,
Yuglas`��
V.. Hugge
Major Permits Manager
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
252 8082808

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
APPLICANT: NCDMF-AR-380 reef site County: Carteret
LOCATION OF PROJECT:.41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek, within Bogue Sound.
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 1/6/17
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: Yes To Be Forwarded: No
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: No To Be Forwarded: Yes
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Heather Styron DISTRICT OFFICE: Morehead City
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: Roy Brownlow
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT: FEE REC'D: $475.00
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: Yes
END OF NOTICE DATE: 1/10/17
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: N/A
DEED REC'D: N/A
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: DwAg+ftrggvU4 ✓tce—
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C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 11
150 - DAY DEADLINE:
MAIL OUT DATE: 1/18/17
STATE DUE DATE:
FEDERAL DUE DATE:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY
FED COMMENTS REC'D:
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MEMORANDUM:
TO: Gregg Bodnar
FROM: HEATHERSTYRON
THRU: ROY BROWNLOW
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Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
January 11, 2017
SUBJECT: COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS - CAMA MAJOR PERMIT- NCDMF AR-380
ARTIFICIAL REEF SITE, .41 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTH OF SPOONERS CREEK IN MOREHEAD
CITY
The following is my assessment and consequent recommendations of the above referenced
proposal: This proposal involves the placement of 90 reef balls approximately .41nautical miles
south of Spooners Creek, in Morehead City. The total project area is 217,472 square feet (5
acres) however, only 33,088 ft2 of shallow bottom habitat within Bogue Sound would be
utilized. The development conforms to the guidelines set forth under 15A NCAC 07H .0208. The
waters of this area of Bogue Sound 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: '
1. 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 1/6/and
1/10/j.6'. 11
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3. All precautions should betaken to ensure navigation is not hindered and Public Trust Area
is not unduly affected.
4. Reef area should be clearly demarcated with vertical markers such as spar buoys, day
markers, poles, pilings with reflectors (Coast Guard standards) etc. with enough height
clearance above nhw to be visible and to ensure navigation safety for boating traffic.
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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.
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000 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808

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January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
IV
ROY COOPER
Governor
F — WILLIAM G. ROSS,-JR.--
—
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Rachel Love-Adrick
Division of Coastal Management
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIWW channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposed Project: Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 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.
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This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
Tl ' a cy bjp s to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED ( / DATE ( I" UI'1' O 2�0 1
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400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
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ROY COOPER
Govenmr
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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
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
har,un Secrelan
BRAXTON DAVIS
Direct,,,
SUBJECT: Major Permit Request by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries.
DATE: January 19, 2017
Consistency Determination: The request is consistent with/not in conflict with the Carteret County Land
Use Plan certified by the CRC on December 20, 2010.
Overview: The applicant is proposing to construct an artificial reef. The project site is located at
76°48.020'W, 34°43.110'N in Bogue Sound, .41 nm south of Spooners Creek and .21 nm south of the
AIWW channel, in Carteret County, North Carolina.
The project area is 217,472 ft2 (5 acre), however the applicant is proposing to deploy 90 bay ball reef
units in 33,088 ft2 (176' x 188') of the northwest quadrant of the area. The 90 reef balls will be deployed
in 6 (six) patches of 15 (fifteen). The reef units are made of concrete, and are 2' H x 3' W, with a base of
4'. Water depths in the area is -6'5" NLW, the reef area would have a clearance of -4' to -5' NLW. The
applicant has stated that the reef site will be marked on each corner with appropriate signage.
The project is located in Bogue Sound and is classified as SA (Market Shellfishing, Salt Water) and HQW
(High Quality Waters), is not a Primary Nursery Area (PNA), and is open to shelifishing. No Submerged
Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) or shellfish beds were observed within the project area. Substrate consists of
mostly of sand. A review archaeological and cultural resources was not provided. There is a USACOE
federal channel within the project vicinity (applicant states .21 nm north of the project), however this
area is historically used by boating traffic due to the significant water depths (-6.5' NLW).
Anticipated impacts resulting from this project are expected to include: the incorporation of 33,088 ft2
of shallow bottom habitat in the 5-acre project area. The deployment of material will result localized
increase turbidity. There would be no hindrance to navigation forthe AIWW. The reef would change the
water depths in the area from -6.5 NLW to -4' to -5' NLW depending on the location. The area is a
traditional navigation route, although it is not marked. Placing a structure in this location with a 1.5 mile
(8,0000') open fetch that is subject to a steady southwest wind and currents (March to October) could
cause longshore sediment to accumulate resulting in shoaling.
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400 Commerce Avenue 1 Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-28081252-247-3330(fm)

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Division of Coastal Management Page 2 of 2
Basis for Determination:
The project site is located in Carteret County and is subject to the 2005 Carteret County Land Use Plan
Update. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designates the site as Conservation due to the sites location
in Estuarine Waters and Public Trust AECs (Areas of Environmental Concern). Land uses allowed in
Areas of Environmental Concern are those consistent with the State's minimum use standards and
state and federal regulations.
The following LUP policies may be applicable to this request:
2.0 Land Use Compatibility
2.4.1, pg. 71: "Carteret County will only allow development in estuarine and public trust waters that are
associated with water -dependent uses, consistent with state and federal standards, and meet all local polices
contained in this plan."
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400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2908 1252-247-3330 (fax)

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITY
January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.-• --
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
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sn aAN 19 2017
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Shannon Jenkins
Shellfish Sanitation
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIWW channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 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(//Jj• � UV � DATE I/)3/1-7 pl=�1VED
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JAN 2 4 2017
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400Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C, 28557
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January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
RECEIVED ROY COOPER
Governor
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BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
;Shane. Staplesor Gregg Bodnar
Division of Coastal Management
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Carteret County; .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIW W channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 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.
y 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 l�71/%
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400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
ip
ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Lee Padrick
Division of Community Assistance
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIWW channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 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/ Phis 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.
SIGNED4 � DATE / ` '27RF-- C E IV E D
JAN 3 0 2017
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400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
JAN 2 0 2017
E0A
STATE F. ,OPERTY
OFFICE
Tim Walton
State Property Office
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS,JR,'. --. -
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIWW channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposed Project: Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 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.
_ lens agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
SIGNED
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
DATE \ — J '� —1
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RECEIVED
FEB 01 2017
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557 D C M - M H D CITY
[phone]

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ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
ROY COOPER
Govamw
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.--
RECEIVED Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
FEB 0 2 2017 Dftaor
DCM- MHD CITY
Diane Williams
Public Water Supply
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
I Li@@0dJg
JAN 19 2017 PP,�mtsion of Water Resour
wlRO-PubfcWate uPp
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIWW channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposed Project: Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 2017. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Heather Styron,
Permit officer at (252) $08-2808. Ext. 216. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is
requested.
REPLY:y 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 / o/7
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400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
RECEIVED
FEB 0 2 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
Dan Sams
Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, iR,
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
JAN 19 2017
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIW W channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and returnthis form by
February 6, 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 jam-/ —�- DATE
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400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITV
January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO: 1
FR M: e
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
ECEIVE
1AN 19 209
ROY COOPER
Govemor
WILLIAM G. ROSS,-J-R. _.. -
Imerun secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Georgette Scott RECEIVED
Division of Energy, Mineral, & Land Resources
Doug Huggett FEB 0 2 2017
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
DCM- MHD CITY
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIWW channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 2017. If you have any questions regarding the proposed proj ect, please contact Heather Styron,
Permit officer at [phone]. Ext. 216. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is
requested.
REPLY: his 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 1 �2y�/�77
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state of North Carolina I Envitomnental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

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January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Renee Gledhill -Early
NC Department of Cultural Resources
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
ROY COOPER
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
juror&Ce -,y
BRAXTON DAVIS
jAm'lnr
I 's aJ'I­1{ "t.
Project Location: Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIW W channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposed Project: Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 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 ram'* DATE rl
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J00 Catm>ciu Avenue Morehead Cary, N.C. 28557 2
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
- - - FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - - _-
APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDMF Artificial Estuarine Reef Program (AR-380 reef site)
C/O Jason Peters
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE:.41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek, within
Bogue Sound
Longitude:76°48'020 W Latitude: 34°43'110N
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: D/F
INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit— December 2016 Google
Photography and future site
visit with DMF
Was Applicant Present — No
PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received—12/8/2016
Application Complete- 1/6/17 (due to design change and -
new drawings)
Office — Morehead City
SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Morehead City dated 2007
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 — 90 Bay Balls with 12' spacing (total footprint of
33,088sf)
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Shallow Bottom
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 33,088 ftz
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA, HQW Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The proposed project is located .41 nautical miles south of
Spooners Creek in Morehead City. Per the applicant, the site was chosen based on its
accessibility by recreational anglers, the absence of nearby estuarine artificial reef fishing
opportunities, and the low potential for user conflicts. In particular, the area does not
infringe on historically popular commercial fishing or trawling grounds or any established
riparian access corridors, however it would be located in a historically used boating area
but the new design would not cause navigation issues (4' nlw to 5' nlw clearance of water
depth above the reef balls). It is also not within any defined critical habitat areas for

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protected species.
9. Narrative Description
The AR-380 artificial reef project is located .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek
and .21 nautical miles south of the AIWW channel and within Bogue Sound.
The project area is 217,472 square feet (5 acres) in its entirety and has an average water
depth of -6'.5" nlw however, only 33,088ft2 (176' x 188') of the Northwest quadrant of the
proposed site boundaries would be utilized at this time. The Morehead City Land Use Plan
classifies this area as Conservation. This section of the Bogue Sound is not designated as
Primary Nursery Area, is open to the taking of shellfish and carries a water classification
of SA/HQW. Substrate within this area is mostly sand. No SAV's or shellfish beds were
observed within the proposal project area. There is a USACOE federal within the project
vicinity (app..21 rim north of the project), however, this area is historically used by
boating traffic due to the significant water depths (-6.5'nlw). There is a shoal to the north
of the proposed project site which separates it from the AIWW. The northern perimeter of
the site boundary is approximately 250' from the proposed reef site.
10. Proiect Description:
The applicant's current proposal is to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six
patches. The spatial layout will utilize a total of 90 bay balls in six patches of fifteen. Per
the applicant's drawings, figure 6 and figure 7, each patch would be designed to place
three bay balls 12' apart in an east west direction and 5 bay balls in a north/south direction.
Each ball would be spaced 12' apart and would incorporate a total area of 36' wide by 68'
long. Each of the sets would also be placed a width of 40' apart. Per the applicant the reef
area would have a clearance of -4' to -5' nlw of clearance as well as an expected
subsidence of 6 inches. The bay balls are 3' in diameter, however, to increase stability
each one would be poured to have an extended base of 4'. They are a maximum of 2' in
height. All four boundary corners would be marked per DMF, however the method and
materials were not specified.
11. Anticipated Impacts:
The proposed artificial reefs incorporate 33,088ft2of the 5-acre project area shallow bottom
habitat and has the potential to cause temporary turbidity. There would be no hindrance to
navigation for the AIW W (.21 nm south of this existing USACOE channel). The placement
of the artificial reef within this area would change the water depths from-6.5'nlw to -4'
nlw to -5' nlw depending on location but has an expected 6 inches of subsidence per the
applicant. This area has a traditional navigation route although it is not a marked route.
Runabout boats typically run parallel with the shoal which parallels the AIWW. Placing a
structure in this location with a 1.5 mile (8,000 `) open fetch that is subject to steady
southwest wind and currents (from March to October) could cause longshore sediment to
accumulate resulting in shoaling.
Name: Heather Styron Date: 1/17/17 Morehead City

Bodnar, Gregg
From: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 9:24 AM
To: Bodnar, Gregg
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

Gregg Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 ext 215 office
[e-mail]
400 Commerce Ave
Morehead City, NC 28557
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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January 17, 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
ROY COOPER
-- WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR;- .
Interhn Secrelary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
Maria Dunn
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMAIDREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIWW channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 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 i JD 7a19
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State ofNonh Carolina I EnvmmmentalQuahty I Coastal Management
400 Comaerce Avenue I Morehead C4, N.C. 28557
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ROY COOPER
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Coastal Management
EWIRONNENTALOUALM BRAXTON DAVIS
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RECEIVEDJNCDENR/DWR
January 17; 2017
JAN 19.2017
MEMORANDUM:
Water Quality Regional
TO: Robb Mairs Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMAIDREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Project Location: Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIW W channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposed Project: ' Proposes to construct an artificial -reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 2017. Ifyou have any questions regarding the proposed proj ect, 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. qo� This agency has no comment on the proposed project. �
This agency approves of the project.only if the recommended `changes are
incorporated. See attached.
T�"ency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE _ O2 I �i I O 1
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State ofNocth Cuolme I &nvhoamea d Quality 1 Coastal Manapm=t
400Commeme Avenue I Mareheed City,N.C. 28557
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Water Resources
Environmental Quality
February 27, 2017
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
DWR Project # 20170088
Carteret County
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Attn: Jason Peters
P.O. Box 769
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557 ' �,,+? k4}l-y�k)�{i"
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Subject Property: Artificial Reef 380, Bogue Sound, 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 7, 2016, and received. by the
Division of Water Resources (Division) on January 19, 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 of 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 impacts:
Amount Approved nits
Plan Location or Reference
Open Waters
Approximately 0.75 acres
(Reef balls material
Figures 1 through 8, project narrative
and attachment I cross section
Coastal wetlands
N/A
404/401 wetlands
N/A
Buffers
N/A
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state of North Carolina I Environmeatal Quality
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NCDMF-AR-380- Carteret County
DWR Permit f 20170088
February 27, 2017
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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 applicantIpermitee 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 requirementsof State and Federal law. if the
Division determines that such standards or laws.are not being met, including failure to sustain a
designated or achieved use, or that State or Federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are
necessary to assure compliance, than the Division may reevaluate and modify this General Water Quality
Certification.
6. All mechanized equipment operated near or in surface waters will be regularly inspected and
maintained to prevent contamination of waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other potential
toxic chemicals. In the event of a hydrocarbon or chemical spill, the permitee/contractor shall
immediately contact the Division of Water Resources, between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm at the
Wilmington Regional Office at 910.796.7215 and after hours and on weekends call [phone].
Management of such spills shall comply with provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and
Hazardous Substances Control Act.
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant and/or 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 150B by filing a
written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings (hereby known as
OAH). A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at htto://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH
Clerk's Office at [phone] for information.

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NCDMF-AR380- Carteret County
DWR Permit 9 20170088
February 27, 2017
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Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of this notice, a petition must be filed with the OAH. A petition
is considered filed when the original and one (1) copy along with any applicable OAH filing fee is
received in the OAH during normal office hours (Monday through Friday between 8:00. am and 5:00 pm,
excluding official state holidays).
The petition may be faxed to the OAH at [phone], provided the original and one copy of the
petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within five (5) business days
following the faxed transmission.
Mailing address for the OAH:
If sending via US. Postal Service:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
If sending via delivery service (UPS,
FedEX etc):
Office of Administrative Hearings
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609-6285
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DEQ:
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(a),ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely
Jim Gr oval Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosures: GC3900
ec: Liz Hair - USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch file
Gregg Bodnar - DCM Morehead City
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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 9&217 of the. United :States and subject to the Korth Carolina
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15A NCAC 02H ..0500 and 16A NCAC 02B .0200
for the discharge of fill material to waters and wetland .areas as described in General Permits
198000291, 198000048, 198700056, 1.97800080, 197800125, and 1913200277, Nationwide
Permits 3, 12, 13, 14, 18, 27, 29. 33, 35, 39, and 43, and for the Riparian Area Protection Rules
(Buffer Rules) in 15A NCAC 02B4O200.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity will not violate
applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws 927500 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
i. Boat Ramps and associated access (i.e. roads and parking lots) that involve the i
excavation or filling of less than 500 square feet total 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 i
shoreline protection -measures or do not extend waterward of the normal high water - _
_....__ .. ._._.......Iir or-hormalwater.. level. more .than_10,.feet.provided,-that.theactivity.will.not..__ -- _..... ...._..._. .... I; ,
involve.theexcavation or filling of any SAV or significant shellfish resources as
identified by the Division of Marine Fisheries and impacts less than 500 square feet
total of wetland, with the exception that the excavation or filling of coastal wetlands.
may not exceed 100 square feet; s
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
028.0225(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 dlmensiona of the dredged channel, and no Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
or shellfish beds Ore excavated or filled; I
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 NPD58 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
feel of the non -coastal excavation orfilling may take place within a Coastal
Shoreline Area of Environmental Concern. (AEC). Forthe 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
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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 Welland 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
Buffer Authorization Certificate is issued through N.C. Division of Coastal Management
(DCM) delegation for "ALLOWABLE" 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
fieydrid the?ootpririfofffie Tmpabts'depicfetl in the Pre-Constructi(Yl:Notifidatiorl; as "
authorized in the written 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 be in full compliance with all specifications
governing the proper desigh,.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.
a) If the project occurs in waters or watersheds classified as Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs),
SA, WS-1, WS-II, High Quality (HOW), or Outstanding Resource (ORW) waters, then the
sedimentation and erosion control designs must comply with the requirements set forth
in 15A NCAC 040 .0124, Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds.
a 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 yourproject
is_4overe� by this permit, full, compliance, With permit conditions Including the erosion &
sedimentation control:plan, inspections end maintenance, self -monitoring, reecord keeping
and reporting requirements is required. A copy of the general,permit.(NCG010000),
inspection log sheets, and other information may be found at
.htto://portal.ncdenr.omtweb/wo/ws/sulnodessw#tatrw ,
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) shall be required to be. in full
compliance with the conditions related to construction activities within themost recent version
of their individual NPDES (NCS000250) stormwater permit.
5. Construction Moratoriums and Coordination
If activities must occurdu.ring 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 wrilteri 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 Malntenance.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 not),
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 .0605, 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 state.. Water
that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to waters of the state
due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life( fish kills:
10. Compensatory Mitigation
In accordance with 15A NCAC 021-1.0506 (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, and/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 life movementl 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 emair 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
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designed to adequately accommodate high water or flood conditions. Additionally, when
roadways, causeways, or othet fillprojects are coristructetl'across FEMA=dpSig'rt9ted
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
result in 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. Ali 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 pipesf 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,
Water Quality Certification No. 3900 5.

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Water Quality. Certification No. 3900
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 rip -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. Rip -rap shall notbe 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 orwetlands. 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 appropriate. A
sample deed notification can be downloaded from the division's web site at
hflp://portal.ncdehrorg/wed/wci/swo/ws1401/certsandperr6itslapply/forms. 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.
16. 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. Inthe twenty (20}`coastatcounties; the :appropriate DWQ Regional Offce"musfbe contacted
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
Water Quality Certification No. 3900

--: Water -Quality. Certification- No:--39OQ - - - --
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 DENR 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 j
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 Number3641 and 3642 issued March 19, 2007; WQC.Numbers 3371 and 3400 issued
March 18, 2002; WQC Number3274 issued June 1, 2000, WQC Number3112 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.
Water Quality Certification No. 3900 7

ROY COOPER
Gowmor
WILLIAM G. ROSS JR
- - Interim Secretary
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
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January 17, 2017
FEB 1 2017
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Ben Hughes
NEW BERN
NC DOT, State Construction/Materials Branch DISTRICT OFFICE
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF-AR-380 reef site
Project Location: Carteret County, .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21 nautical
miles south of the AIWW channel within Bogue Sound.
Proposed Project: Proposes to construct an artificial reef using 90 bay balls in six patches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
February 6, 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.
JThis 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 4-29-irl R E C E W ED
MAY 0 4 2011
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400 Commerce Avenue I Moorhead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]

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. SW8170126
Bogue Sound Artificial Reef AR380
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Peters:
PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretory
TRACY DAVIS
Director
On January 19, 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 January 20, 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 is no longer needed, whichever occurs first.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter please contact Georgette Scott at
[phone], or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
For Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
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cc: Carteret County Building Inspections
Heather Styron/DCM Morehead City
Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File R `C E i ` J
MAY 01 2017
State or North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, NC 28405
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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
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
1/11/2017
The NC Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for
state approval for development at the AR-380 artificial reef site (.2nm south of Spooners Creek
and within Bogue Sound). The complete package was originally accepted as complete and received
on 1/6/17. The projected deadline for making a decision is 3/22/17. 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 1/6/17, 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.
Si rely
Bather M. 3iyron
Coastal Management Representative ,
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State ofNorth Carolina I Environmental Quality
1601 Mal Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina V699-1601
919.707-8600

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NC Division of Coastal Management
Major -Permit Application Computer Sheet
(11101%2012)--- - -- - -
Applicant: NCDMF
Date: 220/13
Project Site County: Carteret
Staff., HMS
District: ❑Elizabeth City ❑Washington
®Morehead City ❑Wilmington
Project Name: AR-380 Reef Site
Rover File: N/A
Date of initial application submittal (EX., 11812007) 1218116
Date application "received as complete"in the Field office (EX., 1/82007): 1218116 originally however design changes so new complete
date is 116117.
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 ❑Not Sure
15 foot waiver obtained: []Yes ®No
Hazard Notification Returned:
❑Yes ®No
SAV:❑Yes ®No ❑Not Sure
Shell Bottom: ❑Yes ®No ❑Not Sure
Temporary Impacts: ®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 (HQM
❑ 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) Blackneedlerush (Juncus
❑ (SP) Salt/meadow grass (Spartina
roemerianus)
patens)
APPLICATION FEE
❑ No fee required - $0.00
❑ M(A) Private w/D&F up to 1 acre; 3490
❑ W(D) Priv. public or comm w/D&F to 1
can be applied - $250
acre; 3490 can't be applied - $400
❑ Minor Modification to a CAMA Major
❑ Major Modification to a CAMA Major
® IVAny development involving D&F of
permit - $100
permit - $250
more than 1 acre - $475
❑ Permit Transfer- $100
❑ 111(B) Public or commercial w/D&F to 1
❑ Express Permit - $2000
acre; 3490 can be applied - $400
❑ Major development extension request -
❑ IL Public or commercial/no dredge
$100 `
and/or fill - $400
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r NeDivision of Coastal Mgt. Application Computer Sheet, rage 2 of 3)
Applicant: NCDMF Reef site AR 380
IT
Date: 1/11/17
- - Describe below the-ACTWIRESdhathave-been applied for. All values should match the dimension order; and -units of --- -
measurement found in yourActivities code sheet. -- -
TYPE
REPLACE
Activity Name
Number
Choose
Choose
Dimension 1
Dimension 2
Dimension 3
Dimension 4
One
One
Artificial reef
90
New Work El
Replace
188
176
Maint N
❑ Y N N
New Work®
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y N N
New Work®
Replace
Maint❑
❑Y El
New Work N
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y N N
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
N Y ❑ N
New Work N
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y N N
New Work N
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y N N
\
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y N N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
_
New Work❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work El
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y [IN
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ 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 [-I
❑Y❑N
New Work❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
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Applicant: NCDMF Reef site AR-380
Date:. 1/1 VIZ.—.
Describe below the HABITAT disturbances for the application. All values should match the name, and units of measurement
found in your Habitat code sheet.
Habitat Name
DISTURB TYPE
Choose One
TOTAL Sq. Ft.
(Applied for.
Disturbance total
includes any
anticipated
restoration or
tomp, impacts)
FINAL Sq. Ft.
(Anticipated final
disturbance.
Excludes any
restoration
and/or temp
impact amount)
TOTAL Feet
(Applied for.
Disturbance
total includes
any anticipated
restoration or
temp impacts)
FINAL Feet
(Anticipated final
disturbance.
Excludes any
restoration and/or
temp impact
amount
Shallow bottom
Dredge ® Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
33,088
33,088
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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Styron, Heather M.
From: Legals <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 8:58 AM
To: Styron, Heather M.
Subject: Re: NCDMF Reef Site
This ad is set and scheduled to run on December 21, 2016
in the amount of $ 44.99.
Proof:
NOTICE OF FILING OF
A PPLICATION FOR CAMA
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Department of Environment and Nature) Resources hereby gives public notice as required by NCOS 118A-119(b) that application for a development pemtil in an Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the
CAMA was received on 12/8/18. According to be application, The NC Division of Marine Fisheries applied for the construction of an artiicial reel (AR380) within Bague Sound,.2 nautical miles sai of Spooners Creek,
Morehead City, Carteret County.
A copy of the entire application may be a lammed or copied at the office of Heather Styroq NC Division of Coastal Management, located at ADD Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC, (252) 8082808 during normal
business hours. Comments mailed M Bra#on Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, N.C. 28557, prior to 1/10'17, mil be considered in making Me permit decision. Later
comments will be accepted and considered up to be time of permit decision. Project modification may occur need on review and comment by be public and state and federal agencies. Notice of be permit decision in this
matter will ba provided upon widen request
D21
On Dec 19, 2016, at 12:49 PM, Styron, Heather M. wrote:
Legal Advertisement Section
12/19/16
Re: Public Notice — NC Division of Marine Fisheries, Artificial Reef site AR-380, Bogue Sound, Morehead
City
To Whom It May Concern:
Please publish the attached Notice in the 12/21/16, 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 meat our
Morehead City office.
Sincerely,
fEedE{ler/LSbgrop
Heather M. Styron
Coastal Management Representative
HMS
Enclosure

if
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 on 12/8/16. According to the application, The NC Division of
Marine Fisheries applied for the construction of an artificial reef (AR-380) within Bogue Sound, .2
nautical miles south of Spooners Creek, Morehead City, 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 1/10/17, 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: 12/21/16
Heather M. Styron
Field Representative
NC Divison of Coastal Managment
NC Department of Environmental Quality
252 808 2808 ext.216 Office
heather. m.styron (o)ncdenr. gov Email
400 Commerce Ave.
Morehead City, NC 28557
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Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
Judy Allred '
Legal Assistant - Carteret County News -Times
4206 Bridges Street I Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: [phone] ext. 207 I Fax: [phone]
Lenals(aDTheNewsTimes.com - www.CarolinaCoastOnline.com

PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
F.J
Environmental
Quality
Legal Advertisement Section
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
12/19/16
Re: Public Notice — NC Division of Marine Fisheries, Artificial Reef site AR-380, Bogue Sound, Morehead
City
To Whom It May Concern:
Please publish the attached Notice in the 12/21/16, 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,
{EeaEiterlt S4mp
Heather M. Styron
Coastal Management Representative
HMS
Enclosure
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State arNorth Carolina I Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carali=27699-16U7
919-707-8600

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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 on 12/8/16. According to the application, The NC Division of
Marine Fisheries applied for the construction of an artificial reef (AR-380) within Bogue Sound, .2
nautical miles south of Spooners Creek, Morehead City, 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 1/10/17, 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: 12/21/16

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PAT McCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Marine Fisheries
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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TO: Heather Styron; Ryan Davenport
Division of Coastal Management, CAMA
THROUGH: Jason Peters (Artificial Reef Coordinator)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
FROM: Amy Comer Flowers (Artificial Reef BiolFog
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
DATE: December 7, 2016
SUBJECT: New Artificial Reef Proposal, SittkAR-380, Soun NC�
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisherie Artecial Reef Program proposes to construct a
new artificial reef within Bogue Sound, NC. Constructio o this project is funded by Federal Grant AR-
2, titled: North Carolina Artificial Reef Program: Coordinate Assessment, Development, and
Maintenance of the NC Artificial Reef System. Please refer to a sections below for details on the
proposed project and Division reef site selection protocol.
For every new artificial reef, the Artificial Reef Program f ows written guidelines for site
selection. These guidelines are prepared in consideration of physical and biological requirements for
artificial reefs, reef accessibility, and avoidance of areas involved in commercial trawl operations. In
further consideration of bio-physical requirements, the site selection protocol incorporates best
management practices based on bottom sediment type, tidal current intensity, sedimentation
likelihood, and the avoidance of existing natural resources, such as shell or seagrass. It should also be
noted that all materials, siting, and deployment strategies are tailored to minimize impacts to protected
resources such as sturgeon and sea turtles. During site investigations, staff use side -scan sonar,
bathymetry analysis, backscatter analysis, and a benthic ponar grab to evaluate local conditions and
bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to determine the proposed reef
boundaries.
In October 2016, the NCDMF selected a large area of interest, known here forward as the
investigation area, located in Bogue Sound, NC (Figure 1). This investigation area was selected based on
its accessibility by recreational anglers, the absence of nearby estuarine artificial reef fishing
opportunities, and the low potential for user conflicts. Particularly, the area does not infringe on
historically popular commercial fishing or trawling grounds, nor does it conflict with any established
riparian access corridors. Further, the area of investigation is not within any defined critical habitat areas
for protected species. Within this investigation area, Artificial Reef staff collected data on bathymetry,
side -scan imagery, and benthic ponar grabs to verify depth, sediment type, and existing conditions.
Concluding the investigation, staff identified a reef site, to be named AR-3801 centered at 340
43.110' N, 760 48.020' W (Figure 1, 2). The delineated 5-acre site (-900 feet by ^240 feet) is located
approx. 0.41 nautical miles (nm) southeast of Spooner's Creek, and approximately 0.20 nm from the
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Marine Fisher Its
PO Box 769 1 3441 Arendell Street I Morehead City, NC 28557
252 726 7021 T

nearest USGC maintained channel (Figure 1 inset). A conversation with Justin Annette (USACE) on
10/27/16 determined that the reef site is at least a quarter mile from the nearest federal navigation
project, and will not pose a problem. There is a moderately strong semi -diurnal tidal current that flows
to the east and west through this area. Within the established 5-acre boundary, a 25' buffer will be left
undeveloped to account for any material micro -movements over time (Figure 2).
Inside the AR-380 boundaries, MLLW depth is approximately 6-7 feet (Figure 3) and during
MHW the depth is approximately 9-10 feet. The sediment composition within the proposed boundaries
primarily consists of sand, with little interspersed shell fragments (Figure 4). Side -scan sonar analysis
and results from the ponar grabs revealed no existing shell or SAV resource in the proposed permitted
boundary (Figure 5).
For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials. The NCDMF
applies experiential knowledge and best management practices to avoid propagating reef species which
are invasive or detrimental to local estuarine ecosystems. Reef construction materials used by NCDMF
are described in detail within the Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials,
2016 2nd Edition (Attachment 1).
Construction materials for this project will consist of NCDMF-designed reef units with a height of
40 inches and an open base of 59 inches (Figure 7). Because the site is not located in critical habitat area
for sea turtles or sturgeon, there is no anticipated impact of these reef units on those protected
resources. The spatial layout for proposed AR-380 will utilize 50 reef units in five patches of ten (Figure
6, 7). Each patch will utilize 10 reef units that are arranged in a diamond pattern, with two reef units in
the middle of the diamond (Figure 6, 7). Each diamond is approximately 60 feet long by 50 feet wide,
with a distance of approx. 50 ft. between each reef diamond (Figure 7). With this design, given the MLW
depth and reef unit profile, this reef will likely have 2.6 ft. to 3.6 ft. clearance (depths of 6-7 feet at
MLW; units are 3.3 ft. tall).
Within the construction area, we are proposing to use a total of 50 reef units, each with a
footprint of 24.174 sq. ft., for a total of 1208.68 sq. ft. of delineated impacted area. The NCDMF plans to
mark the four boundary corners (Figure 2 table) of the proposed reef site with appropriate Artificial Reef
signage.
NCDMF Coordinates all reef deployments, using either marine contractors or state -maintained
vessels and staff. In either instance, NCDMF staff will remain on site during all deployments to ensure
enhancements remain within permitted boundaries.
Deployments of the proposed 50 reef units should take no more than 1-2 deployment days to
complete. At this time, it has not been determined whether NCDMF staff or a marine contractor will
deploy materials. Either way, the NCDMF will work to employ the most effective and controlled
deployment strategy. To guide deployments, staff will mark locations with visible references above the
waterline, that will be checked with mapping grade GPS.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Marine Fisheries
PO Box 7691344I Arendell Street I Morehead City, NC 28557
2527267021 T

Dom MP-1
APPLICATION for'
Major Development Permit
(last revised 12127M6)
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-380
Applicant 1: First Name
Ml
Last Name .
The Division of Marine Fisheres
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
769
Morehead City
NC
ZIP
Country i
Phone No.
FAX No.
28557
USA
262-808-8063
ext.
252-726.9218
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City
NC
28567-
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/ContractorInformation
Business Name -
N/A
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
ZIP
Phone No. 1
-
- eM.
Phone No. 2
ext.
FAX No.
Contractor t/
Sheet Address (ifdifferent from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
Stale Rd. #
Carteret
NIA
NIA
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
N/A
N/A .
NC
N/A -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
N/A - - exi.
N/A, I ,
a. In which NC -river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
White Oak River Basin
Bogue Sound
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown
Atlantic Ocean
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
I. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
[]Yes ®No
work falls within.
N/A
4.
Site Description
a.
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
n/a
n/a
c.
Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
5.0 acres = 217.472 sq ft.
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a I/st)
-10, ONHW or ❑NWL
e.
Vegetation on tract
n/a
I.
Man-made features and uses now on tract
none
g.
Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacen to the proposed project site.
The surrounding waters are public trust waters and are used for multiple recreational and commercial purposes (e.g.,
fishing, transportation). The closest land is morehead city, near Spooners Creek, and is approx. 0.41 nm North of the
proposed reef location.
h.
How does local government zone the tract?
I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
N/A
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
❑Yes []No ®NA
j.
Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
k.
Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
If yes, by whom? NIA
I.
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does a involve a ❑Yes ®No QNA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (1) Are there wetlands on the site? ❑Yes RNo
(it) Are there coastal wetlands on the site?, ❑Yes ®No
(Ili) If yes to either (1) or (it) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes RNo
(Attach documentation, If available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
NIA
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
NIA
5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial ®Public/Government
❑Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
The NCDMF Artificial Reef Program is shifting focus to estuarine artificial reefs that provide accessibility to the everyday
kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or recreational fishermen. Additionally, we look to provide accessible estuarine habitat for
recreationally and commercially important finfish species. The'NCDMF proposes to deploy 50 reef units in a 5-acre site,
named AR-380. The Reef Unit structures will provide essential fish habitat for juvenile and adult life stages of finfish,
crustaceans and invertebrates. Anticipated activities at this reef site include recreational fishing.
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
Construction will occur at AR-380 under this permit. A perimeter buffer to protect against future boundary violations, and a
patch development scheme, 50 reef units will be placed at pre -determined, locations. It is TBD whether a marine contractor or
NCDMF staff will conduct all deployments on site. Either way, DMF artificial reef personnel will be on site during all
deployments to mark locations, monitor activities, and ensure permit compliance. All equipment will be transported by
contractor or DMIF staff to the site for deployment on a barge.
d. List all development activities you propose.
We propose to construct a small estuarine artificial reef, in a 5-acre area, using 5 patches of 10 reef units= 50 reef units.
These NCDMF Reef Units used by NCDMF follow state Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef
Materials, 2016 2nd Edition (Attachment 1). Please see the narrative for detailed deployment information.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New
I. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 5.0 ❑Sq.FI or ®Acres
g. Will the proposed project
encroach on any public easement, public accesswayor other area []Yes RNo ❑NA
that the public has established
use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
NIA
I. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? []Yes []No RNA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes ❑No RNA
J. Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes RNo ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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APPLICATION for
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Major Development Permit
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (f) are Ways applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
I. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail, Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name WA Phone No.
Address
Name NIA Phone No.
Address
Name NIA Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, pennittee, and issuing dates.
NIA NIA
NIA NIA
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i. Wetland delineation, if necessary. ,
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.G. 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
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date 12/7116 Print
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to y ur p o(Co�6d project.
ZIDCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information v ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
(excluding
(NLW or
Breakwater
shoreline
NWL
stabilization
Length
890,
Width
250'
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
-6.5' mlw
Depth
Final Project
NA
NA
-3.16' mlw
Depth
1.
EXCAVATION
IDThis section not applicable
a.
Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in
b.
Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards.
c.
(i) Does the area to be excavated Include coastal wetlands/marsh
d.
High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
(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 excavation in these areas:
2.
DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
®This section not applicable
a.
Location of disposal area.
b.
Dimensions of disposal area.
C.
(1) Do you claim title to disposal area?
d.
(i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes []No ❑NA
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(it) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
(ii) If yes, where?
e.
(i) Does the disposal area Include any coastal wetlands/marsh
f.
(i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
❑yes ❑No ❑NA
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feel affected.
(it) If yes, how much water area is affected?
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ❑None
(it) Describe the purpose of disposal In these areas:
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION- ID This section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a. Tvoe of shoreline stabilization: b. Length:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other: ^ Width: _
c. Average distancewalerward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum distance watonvard 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
1. Source of fill material -
(1) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes []No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, slate amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
Jr. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilizalion)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? NYes ❑No ❑NA b.
If yes,
(11) Amount of material to be placed in the water 50 Reef
Units 4.92x4.92'
(iii) Dimensions of fill area 50 Reef Units within 590'x250'
Permitted area.
average depth = -6.5' MLW
project depth = -6.5' MLW
material Profile = 3.3'
(iv) Purpose of fill
The goal of North Carolina's artificial reef program is to
develop, maintain, evaluate and administer a successful
system of artificial reefs for the purposes of enhancing
marine fisheries habitat and public fishing opportunities.
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
Reef Units are designed to resist movement after deployment.
Weight per unit Is approx. 3,086lbs. These speck reef units
are similar to a reef ball, however rather than round design,
these are square. These types of structures, or the more
commonly known reef balls, are common to artificial reef
construction, have proved to be durable and stable.
(I) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlandsimarsh (CW),
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑m ❑SAV _ ❑SB
❑WL NNone
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
N/A
b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Artificial reef materials are brought to the site on a barge and
Wheel Loader or other heavy equipment will release individual
units at each specked latitude longitude. The units then sink
straight down and settle on the bottom.
C. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
NYes ❑No ❑NA site? []Yes NNo ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
NCOMF will mark the four comers of the proposed reef site with environmental impacts.
appropriate artificial reef signage. N/A
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Dale
AR-380
Project Name
Jason Peters
Ay 'ant Name
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AR-380 General Investigation Area
0 900 1.800 3,600 Feel
I I I I I I O Investigation Area O Proposed Site Boundaries
Date: October 11, 2016
Begin Scan: 9:08 AM
End Scan: 11:55 PM
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Speed: 7-10 Kt;
Sea State: Light Chop
Surface Water Temp: 19.4 C
SurfaceWater Sarinity: 28.7 ppt
Surface DO: 8.20 mg/1
Bottom Water Temp: 19.4 C
Figure 1. General investigation area. Investigations were completed on October 11, 2016 in Bogue Sound,
near Morehead City, NC. The proposed site boundary (green) is located approx. 0.41 nautical miles
southeast of Spooner's Creek and 0.20 nm south of the closest USGS navigation channel (inset). Figure
date: November 28, 2016.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Marine Flsherles
PO Box 7691 3441 Arendell Street I Morehead City, NC 28557
252 726 7021 T

PAT McCRORY
Governor
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Investigation Area ♦ Permit Comer Points O Proposed AR Boundaries
O 25
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Figure 2. Location and coordinates for the proposed AR-380, including the 25 ft. buffer of no reef construction.
Figure date: November 28, 2016.

N Q Permit Caner Points Depth (ft) at MLLW
Proposed Site Boundaries Value
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Figure 3. Bathymetric analysis at MLLW within the proposed AR-380 site boundaries. Bathymetry results yield depths of 6-7 feet at MLLW,
and 8-9 ft. at MHW (not shown here). Figure date: November 28, 2016.

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Figure 4. A benthic investigation using backscatter analysis and a ponar grab were taken within the proposed AR-380. Backscatter analysis revealed
a fairly homogenous bottom habitat with a moderately hard return. The ponar grab revealed the site was made up of sand, with little interspersed
shell fragments. Although only one ponar grab sample was taken, we can be fairly confident the habitat within the rest of the site is made up of sand
based on the homogenous backscatter analysis.

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Q Permit Comer Points
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Figure S. Side -scan sonar investigation. Analysis revealed no SAV, no living shell resources, no irregularities, or hard bottom within the
investigation area. Figure date: November 28, 2016.

AR-380 Schematic
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Figure 6: Location and schematic of the proposed AR-380 reef site (to scale). Note depths at MLLW range from 6 to 7 feet. Also note the use of 50 NCDMF
"Reef Units" spatially designed in 5 diamond patterns made of 10 reef units each. Finally note this proposal looks to enhance the western portion of the site,
while future enhancements will enhance the eastern portion of the proposed site with material (not included in this proposal). Figure date: October 24, 2016.

AR-380 Site Schematic
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using a total of 50 NCDMF reef units. Reef unit schematic (bottom). Note the 40" height and 59" width
of each reef unit. Figure date: October 24, 2016.

Attachment 1. Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials (2016, 2n1 Edition)
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Marine Fisheries BRAXTON C. DAVIS
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Guidelines and SDecifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials
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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 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.
Concrete:
Any hard, strong building material made by mixing a cementing material (commonly
Portland cement) and a mineral aggregate with sufficient water to cause material to set and
bind. Types include (but are not limited to) oval and round pipe, box culverts, risers, catch -
basins, knock -out boxes, bridge rubble and bridge spans, manholes, slabs, pilings, crushed
concrete, and pre -designed structures such as Reef Balls or other units. All concrete must
be fully cured to ensure environmental compatibility.
Required Specifications:
Ocean-
• Unacceptable types in the ocean: slabs, small pilings, crushed concrete, small
designed structures
• Size - concrete pipe must be no less than 4 feet in length and no less than 36
inches in inside diameter, unless such smaller pieces are "nested" inside
large diameter pieces
• Composition -units must be no more than 25% degraded or missing. All
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, durability, and stability
Estuary -
• Size -concrete pipe must be no smaller than 12 inches in inside diameter
and not exceed 30 inches in inside diameter. Any concrete structure must
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not exceed 8 feet In length, width or height. Crushed concrete must be: 8"
maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4" minimum diameter, 10%
maximum oversize, 5% maximum undersize
• Composition - units most 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 he no smaller than 100 feet in length unless paired with a
second 100 foot or greater vessel
• Clearance -vessels are subject to clearance requirements and In many cases,
must be shortened In height to comply with permits. This may involve
expensive removal of vessel superstructure
• Cleaning and preparation - vesselsaresubjecttoUSCoastGuardand/or
EPA inspection to satisfy BMPs, including removals of wood, fioatables, loose
materials, and deleterious substances.
• Stability - all air must be allowed to escape during sinking
• Durability - vessel selection is ultimately at the discretion of the Artificial
Reef Coordinator, to satisfy expectations of durability
Estuary -
. Vessels are not accepted in estuarine waters
Natural Materials.,
Natural materials have been used by most coastal states to replenish various types
of habitat with a particular focus on shell bottom. Natural materials include different
approved mineral rocks such as limestone marl, granite, and basalt.
Required Specifications:
Ocean -
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to sediment burial
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average diameter, 5" minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize,
5% maximum undersize
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minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5% maximum
undersize
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given high susceptibility to blo-eroding organisms
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permits, and conform to site -specific navigational clearance requirements established by the United States Coast
Guard and NOM Office of Coast Survey.
2) Planned arrangements for ecquIsitlon,cleaning,prepamtlon,dockage/rtaging, towing, and sinking/deployment
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Heather Styron; Ryan Davenport
Division of Coastal Management, CAMA
THROUGH: Jason Peters (Artificial Reef Coordinator)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Amy Comer Flowers (Artificial Reef Biologist)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
Modified Date: January 6, 2016; Original: December 7,
Permit modification post the January 51joint CAMA-DMF
Reef Proposal, Site AR-380, Bogue Sound, NC
BRAXTON C, DAVIS
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The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Pro am roposes to construct a
new artificial reef within Bogue Sound, NC. ConstruP
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2, titled: North Carolina Artificial Reef Program: C000 , sessme Development, and
Maintenance of the NC Artificial Reef System. Pleasthe ctions elow for details on the
proposed project and Division reef site selection prFor every new artificial reef, the ArtificialRr folio s written guidelines for site
selection. These guidelines are prepared in consldef ph nd biological requirements for
artificial reefs, reef accessibility, and avoidance of aolved in commercial trawl operations. In
further consideration of bio-physical requirements, selection protocol incorporates best
management practices based on bottom sediment dal current intensity, sedimentation
likelihood, and the avoidance of existing natural res, such as shell or seagrass. It should also be
noted that all materials, siting, and deployment strategies are tailored to minimize impacts to protected
resources such as sturgeon and sea turtles. During site investigations, staff use side -scan sonar,
bathymetry analysis, backscatter analysis, and a benthic ponar grab to evaluate local conditions and
bottom habitat. Data from these site investigations are used to determine the proposed reef
boundaries.
In October 2016, the NCDMF selected a large area of interest, known here forward as the
investigation area, located in Bogue Sound, NC (Figure 1). This investigation area was selected based on
its accessibility by recreational anglers, the absence of nearby estuarine artificial reef fishing
opportunities, and the low potential for user conflicts. Particularly, the area does not infringe on
historically popular commercial fishing or trawling grounds, nor does it conflict with any established
riparian access corridors. Further, the area of investigation is not within any defined critical habitat areas
for protected species. Within this investigation area, Artificial Reef staff collected data on bathymetry,
side -scan imagery, and benthic ponar grabs to verify depth, sediment type, and existing conditions.
Concluding the investigation, staff identified a reef site, to be named AR-380, centered at 34'
43.110' N, 76° 48.020' W (Figure 1, 2). The delineated 5-acre site (-900 feet by -240 feet) is located
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approx. 0.41 nautical miles (nm) southeast of Spooner's Creek, approximately 0.20 nm from the nearest
USGC maintained channel, and approximately 0.10 nm from the nearest shoal feature (Figure 1 inset). A
conversation with Justin Annette (USAGE) on 10/27/16 determined that the reef site.isat leasta quarter
- -mile from the nearestfederal navigation project, and will not pose a problem.- Theie is a moderately
strong semi -diurnal tidal current that flows to the east and west through this area. Within the
established 5-acre boundary, a 25' buffer will be left undeveloped to account for any material micro -
movements overtime (Figure 2).
Inside the AR-380 boundaries, MLLW depth is approximately 6-7 feet (Figure 3) and during
MHW the depth is approximately 9-10 feet. The sediment composition within the proposed bound�es.
primarily consists of sand, with little interspersed shell fragments (Figure 4). Side -scan sonar analysis
and results from the ponar grabs revealed no existing shell or SAV resource in the proposed permitted CQ
boundary (Figure 5). N 10 ZQ/�
For reef construction, NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials. T F
applies experiential knowledge and best management practices to avoid propagating reef specie i# H O
are invasive or detrimental to local estuarine ecosystems. Reef construction materials used by NCDMF
are described in detail within the Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials,
20162nd Edition (Attachment 1).
Construction materials for this project will consist of 90 Bay Balls, made by Reef Innovations
(Figure 7). A normal Bay Ball has a three-foot diameter, however, to increase stability in the
environment, each Bay Ball will be poured with an extended base which will leave each Bay Ball with a
four -foot base diameter. Each Bay Ball will be two feet tall, has approximately 14 holes, and weighs
approximately 950 lbs. Because this site is not located in critical habitat area for sea turtles or sturgeon,
there is no anticipated impact of these Bay Balls on those protected resources. Although interactions are
not expected, all Bay Balls will have solid bases.
The spatial layout for proposed AR-380 will utilize 90 Bay Balls in six patches of fifteen Bay Balls
(Figure 6, 7). Each patch will utilize 15 Bay Balls that are designed as three Bay Balls 12 feet apart in the
east west direction, and 6 Bay Balls 12 feet apart to the north south direction (Figure 6, 7). Each patch is
approximately 68 feet long by 36 feet wide, with a distance of approx. 40 ft. between each reef patch
(Figure 7). With this design, given the MLW depth and reef unit profile, this reef will likely have 4.0 ft. to
5.0 ft. clearance (depths of 6-7 feet at MLW are 2.0 ft. tall) at the beginning, and we would expect
approximately 6 inches of subsidence, leading to 3.6 ft. to 4.6 ft. clearance.
Within the construction area, we are proposing to use a total of 90 Bay Balls, each Bay Ball with
a footprint of 15.99 sq. ft., for a total of 1,439.1 sq. ft. of delineated impacted area. The NCDMF plans to
mark the four boundary corners (Figure 2 table) of the proposed reef site with appropriate Artificial Reef
signage.
NCDMF Coordinates all reef deployments, using either marine contractors or state -maintained
vessels and staff. In either instance, NCDMF staff will remain on site during all deployments to ensure
enhancements remain within permitted boundaries.
Deployments of the proposed 90 Bay Balls should take no more than 2-3 deployment days to
complete. At this time, it has not been determined whether NCDMF staff or a marine contractor will
deploy materials. Either way, the NCDMF will work to employ the most effective and controlled
deployment strategy. To guide deployments, staff will mark locations with visible references above the
waterline, that will be checked with mapping grade GPS.
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AR-380 General Investigation Area
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Date: October 11, 2016
Begih Scan: 9:08 AM
End Scan: 11:55 PM
Wind Direction.: NE
Wind Speed: 7-10 Kts
Sea State:. Light Chop
Surface Water Temp: 19.4 C
SurfaceWater Salinity: 28.7 ppt
Surface DO: 8.20 mg/I
Bottom Water Temp: 19.4 C
Figure 1. General investigation area. Investigations were completed on October 11, 2016 in Bogue Sound,
near Morehead City, NC. The proposed site boundary (green) is located approx. 0.41 nautical miles
southeast of Spooner's Creek, 0.20 rim south of the closest USGS navigation channel, and 0.10 nm from
the nearest shoal feature (inset). Figure date: January 6, 2017.
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- Attachment 1, Guidetines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials (2016, 2nd Edition)
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Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials
(2016.2^dEdition)
Artificial reef materials are selected on four primary considerations: Function,
compatibility, durability, and stability. Materials used must meet their intended function,
by supporting diverse and abundant biological communities. Selected materials must also
be compatible with the aquatic environment in which they are placed. This means they
must not pose environmental risks. Also, unstable materials, or those prone to movement,
and non -durable, or easily degraded, materials must be precluded from use.
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program has
produced a comprehensive list of accepted materials for use in partner projects. These
materials were chosen based on the above criteria, using guidance from internal program
studies, The ASMFC/GSMFC Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials (Second Ed.,
2004), The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Guidance: Best Management
Practices (BMPs) for Preparing Vessels intended to Create Artificial Reefs, and the
NOAA/NMFS National Artificial Reef Plan.
Concrete;
Any hard strong building material made by mbdng a cementing material (commonly
Portland cement) and a mineral aggregate with sufficient water to cause material to set and
hind. 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 1n length and no less than 36
inches in inside diameter, unless such smaller pieces are "nested" Inside
large diameter pieces
• Composition - units must be no more than 25% degraded or missing. All
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, durability, and stability
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and not exceed 30 inches in inside diameter. Any concrete structure must
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• Design - pre -designed Structures mustmeet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, dural inty, and stability'
.Vessels:.
Vessels are a commonly used artificial reef material. These may be cotdposed of
ferro-cementor steel, though steelvessels are most common and preferred. Thorough
preparation and cleaning isrequired hefore:these materials may be used as reefs (EPA
BMBs),
Required Specifications:
Ocean -
• Size- vessels must be no smaller than'100 feet in length unless p'airedwith a -
second 100 foot or greater vessel
Cleararice - vessels are subject.toiclearance requiremenis and in many cases,
must be shortened in height to complywith.pennits. This. may involve
expensive. removalofvessel superstructure
• Cleaning andpreparation-vessels are subject to U� Coast Guard and/or
EPA. inspectionto satisfy BMPs, Includingremovals of woad, floatables, loose.
materials, and deleterious substances.
• Stability- all air must he allowed to escape during slnldng
• Durability - vessel selection is ultimately at the discretion of the Artificial
Reef Coordinator, to satisfy expectations of durability
Estuary-
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Natural Materials:
Natural materials have been used by most coastal states to replenish various types
of habitat with a particular focus onshelLbottom. Naturalmaterialsinclude different
approved mineralrocks 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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average diameter, 5":minimum diameter, 10% maximum.oversize,
-Average
maximum undersize
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minimum diameter,. 100W maximum. oversize, S9%maximum
undersize
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