80-17 NCDMF AR-491

mnit Class
4EW
Permit Number
80-17
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
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for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to NC Division of Marine Fisheries, PO Boa 769, Morehead City, NC 28557
Authorizing development in New Hanover County at the Cape Fear River, adjacent to Carolina
Beach State Park. Carolina Beach , as requested in the permittee's application dated 4/13/17_ incl. attached
workplan drawings (8) Figures 1 3 and 4 of 8, dated 2/2/17, and Figures 2 and 5-8 of 8, dated 2/17/17.
This permit, issued on June 27, 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
to tines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause me permit to De nuu ana voia.
Artificial Reef AR-491
1) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, reef construction within the site shall be
accomplished using crushed concrete as depicted in the attached workplan drawings Figures 1-8. All
materials shall be free from loose dirt or pollutants except in trace quantities.
2) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, the corners of AR-491 site shall be marked
with signage as determined by the USCG private aids to navigation.
RECEIVED
JUL 0 7 2017
(See attached sheet for Additional Conditions) DCM- MHD CITY
This permit action may be appealed by the petmittee 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.
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jyR BraxtofiT. Davis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Permit No. 80-17
Page 2 of 2
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
3) The permittee shall be required to repair, maintain and/or remove any components of the reef that are
displaced from the reef site boundaries as depicted in attached workplan(s). The permittee shall be
responsible for removing all portions of the reef should the site be terminated or displaced beyond
repair.
NOTE: Future development at any of the permitted Artificial Reef site may require a modification of this
permit. Contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to the commencement of
any such activity for this determination.
4) No fill material shall be placed at any time in any waters outside of the alignment of the fill areas indicated
on the attached workplan drawings. Any expansion of the reef beyond the 1-acre reef site'described in the
application shall require additional authorization.
5) No attempt shall be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable
waters adjacent to the authorized work.
6) The permittee shall maintain the authorized work in good condition and in conformance with the terms
and conditions of this permit. The permittee is not relieved of this requirege jf be1 s the
permitted activity without having it transferred to a third party. Uss.(� t
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7) The permittee and/or his or her contractor shall meet with a representative of qeWibA ITY
project initiation.
8) This permit does not authorize the interference with any existing or proposed Federal project, and the
permittee shall not be entitled to compensation for damage to the authorized structure or work, or injury
which may be caused from existing or future operations undertaken by the United States in the public
interest.
9) No Coastal Wetlands shall be excavated or filled, even temporarily.
NOTE: Future development of the permittee's property 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.
NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits,
approvals or authorizations that may be required.
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized the proposed project by way of General Permit
198500194 (Action ID No. SAW-2017-01029), which was issued on 5/22/17.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources authorized the proposed project on 5/24/17 (DWR Project
No. 2017-0546).
NOTE: An application processing fee of $475 was received by DCM for this project. This fee also
satisfied the Section 401 application processing fee requirements of the Division of Water
Resources.

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
1) APPLICANT: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries COUNTY: New Hanover
PROJECT NAME: Artificial Reef Site 491 (AR-491)
LOCATION OF PROJECT: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
within the Cape Fear River, in Carolina Beach
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 4-13-17,11
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: Yes To Be Forwarded: n/a
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: No To Be Forwarded: n/a
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Courtney Spears DISTRICT OFFICE: iI7LM17VGT0N
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DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW:
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT: FEE REC'D: $475 electronic transfer offunds �0/40
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: 4-29-17 `/ END OF NOTICE DATE: 5-20-17
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO:
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 1���
MAIL OUT DATE: 4-26-17
FEDERAL DUE DATE:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY
DEED REC'D:
ON:
150 DAY DEADLINE:
STATE DUE DATE: 5-20-17
FED COMMENTS REC'D:
DRAFT
AGENCY
DATE
COMMENTS
RETURNED
OBJECTION
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YES NO
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Recommendations for Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Marine Fisheries AR-491
4/26/2017
It is the opinion of this office that the proposed work is CONSISTENT with the Use Standards for Estuarine Waters and
Public Trust Areas, as set forth in NCAC 07H .0206 & .0207. This office has no objection to the proposed work, provided
it is consistent with all other state and federal permitting requirements.
RECEIVED
APR 2 8 2017
DCM- MHD CITY

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MEMORANDUM
To: Heather Coats Ow
From: Michael Christenbury, Wilmington District Planner
Subject: Consistency Determination, Major Permit Application, NCDEQ - DMF,
Carolina Beach, New Hanover County
Date: June 13, 2016
This project appears to be consistent with the Town of Carolina Beach Land Use
Plan.
ildift Ago
The applicant proposes to construct an artificial oyster reef in the Cape Fear River
adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park for habitat and recreation enhancement. The
project is located adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park off Dow Road.
Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC's) impacted by the proposal are EW and PTA.
The Waters at the project site are classified as SC and are not open to the harvesting of
shellfish. The area is not a Primary Nursery Area.
I have reviewed this proposal for consistency with the Carolina Beach Land Use Plan and
offer the following comments.
The AECs impacted by the work are classified as Conservation.
In general, the Town of Carolina Beach allows development in Conservation classified
AECs which is consistent with the State's minimum use standards. The Town of
Carolina Beach Land Use Plan contains some policies, which exceed the State's
minimum use standards. However, none of these standards appear to be applicable to this
proposal.
This project appears to be consistent with the Town of Carolina Beach Land Use Plan.
Cc: File

IN -
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 26, 2017
TO:
Mark Zeigler
Division of Community Assistance
Wilmington Regional Office
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(cDncdenr.gov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: X This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"*Additional comments may be attached"
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 m v `� < < DATED 17
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

r
tom'
ROY COOPER
Governor
1a �
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
CoastalManagement BRAXTON DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
.Director
April 26, 2017
TO: Dan Sams
District Manager-DEMLR
Wilmington Regional Office
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsCcilncdenr.gov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04=16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA /Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
I
turn this,fonn to"Heather;Coatslat the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
**Additional comments may be attached**
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
SIGNED
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.
DATED :�/Q / 2D / 7
DCM WILM NIVED GTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management MAY 0 y 2011
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 29405
910-796-7215

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 26, 2017
TO:
Robb Mairs
401 Wetlands
DWR-WiRO
ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secremy
RECEIYED/NCDENR/M BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
APR 2 6 2017
Water Quality Regional
Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatscDncdenr.gov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive, /
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. f �cjSULGF
"Additional comments may be attached"
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 DATED a "
RECEIVED
\ DCM WILMINGTON, NC
MAY 2 4 2017
State of North Carolina i Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

L
ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
Coastal Management
BRAXTON DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Director
ECEIVE
April 26, 2017
APR 2 6 2017
qY:
T
Georgette Scott
Stormwater Section
1
DEMLR - WiRO
FROM:
Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsta'Dncdenr.aov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT:
CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant:
NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location:
adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
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.
DATED ']//Z,�7
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management MAY 1 9. 2 U17
127 Cardinal Drive EId., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796.7215

Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 12, 2017
Mr. Jason Peters, Artificial Reef Coordinator
NC DEO/Division of Marine Fisheries
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Subject: EXEMPTION
Stormwater Project No. SW8170413
Artificial Reef AR 491 Oyster Reef
New Hanover County
Dear Mr, Peters:
ROY COOPER
Covemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
On April 26, 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
May 12, 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. avis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
GDS/gds: 111StormwaterlPermits & Projects12017 \170413 Exemption12017 06 permit 170413
cc: New Hanover County Building Inspections
Courtney Spears/Shaun Simpson-DCM WIRO RECEIVED
DCM Morehead City
Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File
JUN 19 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I WilMngton, NC 28405
910 796 7215

IdA
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 26, 2017
TO:
Tim Walton
Dept of Administration
State Property Office
RECEIVED
MAY 01 2017
DOA
STATE PROPERTY
OFFICE
ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
A ..to,
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(cilncdenr.gov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
**Additional comments may be attached**
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.
SIGNEDu1
DATED -5A/19
Z10?9$An
State of North Carolina I Environmental Qwhty I Costal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmin6400, NC 28405 OWN010NIWlIM W04
910-796-7215 03AG038

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Coastal Management
F H V IRG W W NTAL QUALITY
April 26, 2017
7.
FMAY 2 2017
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ROY COOPER
(;0Wmru
MICHAEL S. REGAN
S[CKrury
BRAXTON DAVIS
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TO:
Renee Gledhill -Early
Dept of Cultural Resources
s q - I
Archives & History
FROM:
Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm , NC 28405 heathec.coats(Wricdenr
gov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT-
CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant:
NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
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ppe
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive.
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
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 L, . �
DATED ,.1411-4
REC;i--,vl_iJ
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
MAY 12 2017
Srote of North Cadme I Fiwceeoeoml (Heist IComW Mmgpno
127 Crdiod Driw Fja. W"w0i , NC 2EW3
910-"6.7211
MAY 032017

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 26, 2017
TO:
m
MAY 12 2017
NC DOT
DISTRICT 3
David Harris
NC DOT
Roadside Environmental Unit
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(cDncdenrpov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
**Additional comments may be attached**
X This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
SIGNED
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.
DATED °sllS�l
DCM RECEIVED
ILMING ON, NC
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management i �'I
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 MAY 8 2917
910-796-7215

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 26, 2017
TO:
Maria Dunn
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
For WiRO
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
3ecmtary
BRAXTON DAVIS
fH+ecror
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(abncdencgov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
*Additional comments may be attached**
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 ;� Tj� DATED ')- lu 7 i' H
4EC :.c1VEb
DGM WILMINGTON, NO
JUN 2 3 2017
State ofNonth Caroim I Environmcnlal QnelR Y I Coastal MaaWn-1
127 Cardinal Fkiw Ext. Wamingtoo, NC 28405
910-7967215

CoastalAftw ement
KN"WNM"TI WALITY
April 26, 2017
TO:
Abby Lorenzo
Local Permit Officer
Town of Carolina Beach
ROY COOPER
Gov mor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secmmry
BRAXTON DAVIS
D,mc+or
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsanncdenraov
Fax:[phone]
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010'State Park Drive,
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below our a encys position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
„',,, a k. ' "at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"*Additional comments may be attached'"
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 Q���LDATED
REG7IVEP
DC11A WILMINGTON, NC
MAY 0 8 2017
SW or North Cuohm I Envlronmemnl Quality I Coubd Marugmroot
127 Cardinal Drive Eve., Wdmingmo, NC 29405
910-79& 15

TO
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 26, 2017
TO:
Shannon Jenkins
NC DMF
Shellfish Sanitation Section
ROY COOPER
Gommor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
seerelmy
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
APR 2 6 2017
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsCcilncdenr.nov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
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.
Apr y A.A4 I Ai,v/(h SIGNED DATED �,�O I%
RECEIVE®
MAY 0 4 2017
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management D C M_ M ° O CITY
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

Marine Fisheries
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
May 3, 2017
MEMORANDUM
TO:
From:
Through:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
S'r, era,y
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Andrew Haines,
Environmental Program Supervisor
Shannon Jenkins, Section Chief
Shellfish Sanitation & Recreational Water Quality
CAMA Application Review
NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: New Hanover County, adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park in the
Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: To construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation
enhancement
This proposed artificial oyster reef would be located in waters that are currently
classified as Prohibited for shellfish harvest, and are less than one mile from a
municipal wastewater treatment plant outfall. While it is acknowledged that oyster reefs
can have a beneficial impact on this area, there is also a risk that oysters illegally
harvested from this reef could cause illness if consumed. The ease of accessibility to
this reef increases the risk of illegal harvest either intentionally by poachers, or
unintentionally by tourists who are unaware of the surrounding closures and potential
health risks, so increased enforcement patrols by DMF Marine Patrol may be required.
Marine Patrol should be notified upon completion of reef construction so that closed
shellfish harvesting signs can be posted, and so that modified patrol plans can be
developed as necessary.
RECEIVED
Nothing ComparMAY 0 4 2017
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State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries D C M - M H D CITY
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

Kl'
Coastal Management
ElPhOl"WENTAL WALRV
April 26, 2017
TO:
Curt Weychert
Fisheries Resource Specialist
MHC-DCM
ROY COOPER
Gommor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secremry
BRAXTON DAVIS
DIMC101
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsla)ncdenr.gov
395-396400AWRINW-411
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SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached**
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.
DATED /
REG._: VED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC RECEIVED
MAY 0 5 2017
State of North Carolina I Enw anal Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drier Eat., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215
APR 2 S 2017
DCM- MHD i.; T Y

Coastal Management
NV EIRONMENTAL GUALITV
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Heather Coats, DCM Assistant Major Permit Coordinator
FROM. Curt Weychert, DCM Fisheries Resource Speciali
SUBJECT: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries, AR-491
DATE: May 5, 2017
ROY COOPER
Cows
MICHAEL S. REGAN
S=ssary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Dl> ,
A North Caro.lina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Fisheries Resource Specialist has reviewed the
subject permit application fonproposed actions that impact fish and fish habitats. The North Carolina Division
of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) Artificial Reef (AR) Program is seeking to construct the first installment of an
estuarine artificial reef within the Cape Fear River. The project will cover one acre of bottom with crushed
concrete to create habitat for fiinfish and invertebrates.
As per our discussion at the multi -agency scoping meeting on April 4, 2017, the use of concrete as opposed to
a less dense material might help with long term stability of the reef. Additionally, the initial construction of
only one (1) acre within the five (5) acre site will allow assessment of the material and its biological suitability
as habitat. If future enhancements are to be planned in the future, any documentation proving material
stability within the permitted boundaries, as well as data supporting the deployment of material acting as
beneficial habitat would likely serve to address any fisheries resource questions..
Contact Curt Weychert at [phone] ext. 213 or Curt.Wevchert@ncdenrsoy with further questions or
concerns.
state of North Carolina I Fnvironalental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Co t mmce'Avenue I Morehead City. NC 28557
252-808-28081252-247-3330(11m)

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
69 DARLINGTON AVENUE
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343,
May 22, 2017
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. SAW-2017-01029, General Permit No. 198500194
i• North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality
Division of Marine Fisheries
Attn: Mr.. Jason Peters
Post Office Box 769'
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Dear Mr. Peters:
Through coordination with the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management; we have
learned of your request to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation
enhancement, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive, within the Cape Fear River, in Carolina
Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Coordinates are: 34.0429 N,-77.89658 W. .
On January1, 2017, we renewed General Permit No. 1978500194, (copy enclosed), that
'authorizes the construction, maintenance and repair of artificial reefs in coastal and offshore
waters, aspart of work conducted by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF),
within all waters subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the Wilmington District, Corps of,
Engineers. General Permit No: 1978500194 expires. December 31, 2021.
Your work is authorized provided it is accomplished in strict accordancewith your
submitted plans, the enclosed general and special conditions.
Please read the enclosed permit to prevent an unintentional violation of Federal law. 'As
this Department of the Army regional general permit does not relieve you of the responsibility to
obtain any other required approvals, you should contact appropriate State and local agencies
before beginning work.
Received
MAY 2 4 20V
DCM

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Thai* you for your time,and cooperation. if you have questions, please conram: wir, iper
CrumbI , ey, offhe Wifn)ingtoii Regulatory Field.Office, telephone: [phone].
Sincerel
Tyler Crumblcy, Project Manager.
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Enclosure:
GP 194 conditions
Copies Vitirrahed (without enclosure):
Ms. Heather Coats
Division of Coastal Management
North Caiolina Deparinient of
'Environmental Quality
'127 Cardinal Drive Extension-
Wilinin gtop, North Carolina 28405
•Mrl Doug Huggett
North Qarblirm Department of
'Environ
mental'
Division of Coastal Management
400 :doniner6b Avenue
Morehead. City, North Carolina 28557-3421
Ms. Karen Higgins
Divisionof Water Resources
North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality
1 650;Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Mr. Robb Mairs
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of
Envirormental Quality
127C,ardinal;Driye Extension
Wilmington; North Carolina 28405

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1343
http://,A-Aw.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Repula ryPermitProgramasm
General Permit No. 198500194
Name of Permittee: General Public
Effective Date: January 1, 2017 ,
Expiration Date: December 31, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
GENERAL (REGIONAL) PERMIT
A general permit to perform work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States and
waters of the United States, upon recommendation of the Chief of Engineers, pursuant to Section
10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403)„ Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), and Section 4(e) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lends Act of1953"
[43 U.S.C. 1333(e)] is hereby renewed and modified by authority of the Secretary of the Army
by the
District Engineer
U.S. Army Engineer District, Wilmington
Corps of Engineers.
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1343
TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF .
ARTIFICIAL REEFS IN COASTAL AND OFFSHORE WATERS, AS PART OF WORK
CONDUCTED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DMSION OF MARINE FISHERIES
(NCDMF), WITHIN ALL WATERS SUBJECT TO THE REGULATORY
JURISDICTION OF THE WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
The following definitions shall be used for purposes of this regional general permit(RGP):
a. Artificial Reef Structures that are constructed or placed in navigable waters of the
United States or in waters overlying the outer continental shelf for the purpose of
enhancing fish habitat, fishery resources and commercial and recreational fishing
opportunities. Artificial reefs do not include.pilings, bank and grade stabilization
structures, wing deflectors, dolphins, jetties, breakwaters, groins or other structures that
are not placed for the purpose of enhancing fishery resourcesand fishing opportunities.
b. Fish AggregatingDevice: evice: Man-made objects used to attract ocean going pelagic fish.
The devices usually consist of buoys or floats tethered to the ocean floor with concrete

blocks. Fish aggregating devices are primarily used to attract fish for commercial fishing.
and are not placed to enhance fish habitat.
For, artificial reef projects sited in navigable waters and/or the outer continental shelf:
Information on new site development, including additions or boundary modifications to existing
reef sites,• will be provided`io the following agencies for comments for a period of 30 days. The
District will also provide acopy of the verified general permits to the'following agencies:
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Maritime Safety -Information Division —
7500 GEOINT Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22150
NationalMarine Fisheries Service
Office of Marine Recreational Fisheries
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, Maryland 209111
Director
Southeast Region
National Marine Fisheries Service.
263 13`s Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Assistant Secretary of the Army
histallation, Energy and Environment
ASA (IE&E)
110 Army Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 26310-50110
Department of Commerce, NOAA
Nautical Data Branch,.N/CS26
1315 East-West Highway.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(e-mail: ocs.ndb0,noaa ov)
Commander (DPW)
Fifth Coast Guard District,
431 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704-5004
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For artificial reef projects sited on'the outer continental shelf -
Information on new site development; including additions or boundary modifications to existing .
reef sites, will be provided to the following agencies for comments for a period of 30 days: The
District will also provide a copy of the verified general permits to the following agencies: I -
Department of the Navy
Office of Judge Advocate General (Code 11)
1322 Patterson Avenue SE
Suite 3000; Building 33
Washington, D.C.20374-5066
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental
and Scientific Affairs -
U.S. Department of State (OES)
2201 C,StrcetNW
Washington; D.C. 20520
Special Conditions
- a. Prior to construction of any new artificial reef, including additions or boundary
modifications to existing sites, the following information will be provided to the North Carolina.
Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) and to the Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers,
Regulatory Division (Corps):
i. The NCDMF reef number and the location of the structure and reef site
expressed -in both latitude/longitude, with a statement of horizontal datum (NAD83 or
WGS84). Plans for circular shaped reef sites must show the coordinates of the center of the,
reef site and must describe the radius measurements of each circular reef site. Plans for reefs
sites shaped as polygons must show the coordinates of all vertices.
ii. Plans of the proposed work (on 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch paper), showing all
pertinent structures, elevations, clearances, dimensions, types and quantities of materials, the
relative locations of all structures and boundaries of the reef site.
iii. Water depths and vertical clearances measured in feet from Mean Lower Low
Water (MLLW) as used by the National Ocean Service (NOS) navigation charts.
iv. The site's proximity to shipping lanes and general navigation channels.
v. Approximate commencement and completion dates.
vi. Description of site conditions as evidenced by marine survey or inspection
performed or approved by NCDMF.
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vii. Anchoring methodsto be used.
viii,. Fishery -management objectives, including the.goals of the reef site andahe
-types of fisheries the project
will be enhancing.
ix. A general.description of how the reef will be constructed, managed and
monitored.
b. Construction may not proceed until the NCDMF has obtained concurrence from
Commander (SPW)', U.S. Coast.Guard Sector North Carolina, 23'61`East'Fort Macon Road,
Atlantic- Beach; North Carolina,28512-5633 for the location.and clearance depth:"If required by
the Coast Guard or deemed necessary by NCDMF, a private aid to navigation application (Form
CG-2554) approved by Coast.Guard Fifth District shall be furnished to.the: Wilmington District
Engineer.
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' c. For new reef sites, including additions or boundary modifications to existing reef sites, no
work will commence until the, NCDMF has received written notice to proceed from the
Wilmington District Engineer. This notice may include appropriate conditions or restrictions.
Such conditions or restrictions will be enforceable idaccordance-with normal enforcement
procedures and authorities.
d. All material placed to construct reefs (specifically designed reef modules) will be
selected and placed so as to avoid the movement _of regf material's 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. i.
e. - 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 andaead) and loose, free floating material and
other deleterious substances -and/or in compliance with criteria established by the U.S.
Environmental Protection -Agency (EPA).
L All material will be available for inspection by the EPA and/or the Corps or their
designated representative prior to placement. Prior to the use of vessels subject to P.L. 92402,
the NCDMF must notify the EPA. Prior to the use ofvessels not subject to P.L. 92402 or any
other proposed reef materials; the NCDMF must notify the Wilmington District Engineer. All "
ii reef material must be certified by the reviewing agency as acceptable before placement can be
performed.
g. 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,
floatablesi.loose organic, material and general demolition debris, otheratian clean concrete units
to form reefs, are not authorized by this Regional General Permit (RGP).
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h. The NCDMF will be responsible for maintaining any clearance above the reef or device
required by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Corps and/or any other appropriate regulatory agency.
i. 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).
j. The NCDMF will coordinate with the owner or operator of any utility line or other
structure located within the immediate work area prior to the commencement of reef
construction.
k. Artificial: reefs shall not be located in shipping lanes, general navigation channels or
established anchorage areas where such structures would be an impairment, to navigation and/or
anchorage.
1. This general permit does not authorize construction within danger zones or restricted
areas identified in 33 CFR 334, within marine sanctuaries established pursuant to the Marine
Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. 1432), or within material areas leased by
the Bureau of Land Management.
in. The construction, maintenance and repair of reefs will be designed and accomplished in
such a manner so as to avoid altering shoreline or near shore bottom profiles or cause shoreline
or near shore erosion or accretion.
n. This general permit does not provide authorization for the construction of artificial reefs,
in designated shrimp, fish or shellfish trawling areas as established by the NCDMF, unless, in the
opinion of the Wilmington District Engineer, such construction would not constitute a hazard to
trawling activities.
o. Should all or part of a proposed development activity be located in an Area of
Environmental Concern (AEC) as designated by the North Carolina Coastal Resources
Commission, a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit is required from the NCDCM
before the onset of the proposed activity. Should a Federal activity within any one of North
Carolina's twenty coastal counties or which could affect a coastal use' or resource in any one of
North Carolina's twenty coastal counties be proposed by a Federal agency, a consistency,
determination pursuant to Subpart "C" of 15 CFR 930 must be prepared and submitted by that
Federal agency to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management before the onset of the
proposed activity.
p, The permittee must notify the National Ocean Service (NOS) in writing, upon first
deployment of the reef material and upon completion of the activity authorized by this general
permit. Your notification of completion must include a drawing which certifies the location and
configuration of the completed activity (as built drawing). Notifications to NOS will be sent to
ocs.ndb(@,noaa.¢ov or to the following address:

Department of Commerce, NOAA
Nautical: Data Branch, N/CS26
131SEast-West Highway
Silver Spring MD '20910
q. The permittee must notify and/or provide pertinent project information to Coast Guard
-Sector North Carolina at least three weeks prior to construction or placement of reef material.
`Notificationsto Coast:. Guard Sector North Carolina can be sent to NCmarineeventsAuscg.mil or
to the following address:
USCG Sector NC Waterways Division
721'Medical' Center'Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
'General'Conditions
1.
a. Authorized structures located on or adjacent to Federally authorized waterways will be .
constricted in accordance with the, latest- criteria established by.the District Engineer,
Wilmington District. You may -review the setback policy at
hgp://www.saw.usdce.armv.mil/Missions/Navigation/Setbacks.aspx. This general permit does
not authorize the construction of hardened or permanentlyfixed structureswithirrthe Federally
Authorized ChannelSetback, unless the activity is approved by the Corps.'
b. Except as authorized by this general permit or any Corps approved modification to this
general' permit, no excavation; fill or mechanized land -clearing activities shall.take.place within
waters or wetlands, at any time in:the construction or maintenance ofthis project. This general
permit does not authorize temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill material
within waters or wetlands outside the permitted area. This prohibition applies to all borrow and
fill'activities connected with this project.
c. Authorization under this general permit does not obviate the need to obtain other federal,
state, or local authorizations.
d. All, work authorized, by this general permit must comply with the terms and conditions of
the'.applicable.Clean Water'Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for this general permit
issued by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources.
e. The permittee shall employ all sedimentation and erosion control measures necessary to
prevent an increase in sedimentation or turbidity within waters and wetlands.outside the permit
area. This shall include .but is not limited to, the immediate installation of silt fencing or similar
appropriate devices around all areas subject to soil disturbance or the movement of earthen fill;
and the immediate stabilization of all disturbed areas. Additionally, the project.must remain in
full compliance with' all aspects of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North
Carolina General Statutes Chapter l 13A Article 4).

f. The activities authorized by this general permit must not interfere with the public's right to
free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States. No attempt will be made by the
permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable waters at or adjacent to
the authorized work for a reason other than safety.
g. The permittee understands and agrees that if future operations by the United States require
the removal, relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the
opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his/her authorized representative, said structure or work'
shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee
will be required, upon due notice from the Corps, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work
or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States. No claim shall be made
against the United' States on account of any such removal or alteration.
h. The permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of the general permit for the verified
individual activity, may apply for an individual permit, or will, without expense to the United
States and in such time and manner as the Secretary of the Army or his/her authorized
representative may direct, restore the affected water of the United States to its former conditions.
i. This General Permit does not authorize any activity that would conflict with a federal
project's congressionally authorized purposes, established limitations or restrictions, or limit an
agency's ability to conduct necessary operation and maintenance functions. Per Section 14 of
the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, as amended (33 U.S.C. 408), no project that has the
potential to take possession of or make use of for any purpose, or build upon, alter, deface,
destroy, move, injure, or obstruct a federally constructed work or project, including, but not
limited to, levees, dams, jettys, navigation channels, borrow areas, dredged material disposal
sites, flood'control projects, etc., shall be permitted unless the project has been reviewed and
approved by the appropriate Corps approval authority.
j. The permittee shall obtain a Consent to Cross Government Easement from the
Wilmington District's Land Use Coordinator prior to any crossing of the Corps easement and/or
prior to commencing construction of any structures, authorized dredging or other work within the
right-of-way of, or in proximity to, a federally designated disposal area. The. Land Use
Coordinator may be contacted at: CESAW-OP-N; 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, North
Carolina 28403-1343, email: SAWWeb-NAVQusace.army.mil.
k. The permittee will allow the Wilmington District Engineer or his/her representative to
inspect the authorized activity at any time deemed necessary to assure that the activity is being
performed or maintained in strict accordance with the Special and General Conditions of this
general permit.
1. This general permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
in. This general permit does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others.

n. This general permit does not authorize the interference with any existing or proposed
federal project.
b.- In issuing this general permit, the Federal Government does not'assume any liability for
the followm­g:
(I)D.arnages to -the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or
unpetmitted activities'df-frorn natural causes.
(2) Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result -of current or future
activities underiaken4by,or on behalf of the United States mi"the-public interest:
(3) Damages to persons-, property,, or t6other permitted or uppermitted activities,or
structures caused by the activity authorized by this general permit. -
(4) Design ,or construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work
(5) Damage claims associated with any future modification,.suspeiision, or revocation of
this general permit.
p. Authorization provided by this general permit may be modified, suspended or revoked in
whole or,in in part if the Wilmington District Engineer, acting for,the Secretary of the,Army,
determines that such action would be in the,hest , h6'tefin'of this general permit
. public interest. T
shall be five, (5) yee;s'uni,ess'subject to modification, suspension of revocation.Any
modification, suspension o . r revocation of this authorization will not be the basis for. any claim
for damages against the -United'States Government.
q. No activity may
occur in, a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, or
in a river officially designated by Congress as a "study river" foilpossible inclusionjn the system
while the river is in an official study status, unless the appropriateFederalagency.with direct
management responsibility for such river, has determined iwwri4ink that the proposed activity
will not adversely affect -the Wild and Scenic designation, or study - status.. Information on Wild
and Scenic Rivers may be obtained from the appropriate Federallaind-management agency
responsible for the designated Wild and Scenic River or "study river - (e.g., National Park
Service, U.S. Forest Service, etc.) Information on these rivers is also:available at:
,hqp://www.rivers.gov/,.
r. This generalpermit does not authorize any activity within, or directly affecting, a marine
sanctuary established by the Secretary of Commerce under authority of Section 362 of the
r ry.
Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, unless the applicarif provides the
Corps with a certification , from the Secretary of Commerce that the propose#activity is
consistent with the purposes of Title III of the Marine Protection, Research'and Sanctuaries. , tuaries Act.
Information on marine sanctuaries may be obtained at hMLJ/sanctuaries'.n'o-aa.'2ov/#MN.
Permittees may.noi begin work until they provide the Corps with a written certification from -the
Departineni of Commerce.

s. In cases where the Wilmington District Engineer determines that the activity may affect
properties listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places and its codified
regulations, the National Historic Preservation Amendment Acts of 1980 and 1992, the
Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation
Act, the activity is not authorized, until the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) have been satisfied. Permittees may not begin work until notified by the
Corps that the requirements of the NHPA have been satisfied and that the activity is authorized.
t. If you discover any previously unknown historic, cultural or archeological remains and
artifacts while accomplishing the activity authorized by this general permit, you must
immediately notify the WilmingtonDistrict Engineer of what you have found, and to the
maximum extent practicable, avoid construction activities that may affect the remains and
artifacts until the required coordination has been completed. The Wilmington District Engineer
will initiate the Federal, tribal and state coordination required to determine if the items or
remains warrant a recovery effort or if the site is eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places.
u. No activity is authorized under this general permit which is likely to directly or indirectly
jeopardize the'continued existence of a threatened or endangered species or a species proposed for
such designation, as identified under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), or which will
directly or indirectly destroy or adversely modify the critical habitat of such species. No activity is
authorized under any NWP which "may affect" a listed species or critical habitat, unless Section 7
consultation addressing the effects of the proposed activity has been completed*. Information on
threatened and endangered species and their critical habitat can be obtained directly from the
Corps field offices, the USFWS field offices or at the following web addresses:
ham://www.fws.gov/ or http://%vww.fws.eov/ionc/ or http://ivww.noaa. P-ov/fisheries.htm 1.
Permittees may not begin work until notified by the Corps that the requirements of the
Endangered Species Act have been satisfied and that the activity is authorized.
*Note Section 7 consultation has been completed for the West Indian manatee and the
permittee must comply with General Condition "v" in order to satisfy the requirements of the
ESA for this species.
v. In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus), the
applicant must implement the USFWS' Manatee Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all
requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at htto:/Iwww.Avs.o.ov/nc-
es/mammal/manatee puidelines.pdf.
w. If the permittee discovers or observes any live, damaged, injured or dead individual of an
endangered or threatened species during construction, the petmittee shall immediately notify the
Wilmington District Engineer so that required coordination can be initiated with the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service and/or National Marine Fisheries Service.
x. Permittees are advised that development activities in or near a floodway may, be subject to
the National Flood Insurance Program that prohibits any development, including.fill, within a

floodway. that results in any increase in base flood •elevations. - This'general permit does not
authorize any activity prohibited,bythe National Flood Insurance Piogratn.
y. Tlie pemrittee must install and maintain, at his/her expense, any signal lights and signals. .
prescribed by,theU.S Coast Guard, through regulations or.otherwwtsse, on authorized facilities: ,
Fof further information, the permittee should contact Coast ,duard Sectoi North Carolina at (910j
772-2191 or email Coast Guard Fifth District at cgd3watemo6 alusce mil:
z. The permittee must maintain any structure or work authorized by, this general permit in
good condition and in conformance with the terries and conditions'of this general peanit:- The
Pemvttee is not relieved of this requirement if the Permittee abandons the structure or:worL "
`"-Transfer in fee sim le of the, work authorized this oral p by gea pemut,will`automatirally transfer t.
this general permit to the property s new owner; with ell of the rights and responsibilities
enumerated herein:. The permittee, must inforin any subsequent owner of all activities undertaken
FF under the'authority of ibis gezieral permit and provide the Subsequent owner;with a copy. of the
Y tents and conditions„ofthis general permit.
as :At his/her sole discretio
n, any tirae'during the processing cycle; the Wilmington District
` Engineer may determine that this general-pemut will not be applicable to a specific proposal. In
such case, the procedures`for.processing an individual permit in accordance with.33 CFR 325
Will be available.
bb. Except as authorized by.this general permit or any,Corps approved modification to this
general permit; all fill material placed inwaters or. wetlands shall be generated from an upland
source and will be clean and free of any pollutanN except m trace quantities:
cc. Except as authorized by this general permit or any, Corps approved modification to ;this
! general permit, all excavated: material will be disposed'of in approved upliiud:disposal areas.,
dd. Activities which have -commenced (i.e., arc -under construction) or are under contract to
commence in reliance upon this general permit will remain audioii a providedlhe activity, is
completed within twelve months ofthe date of the general pe�tt's expirafion; modification,- or-.
revocation. Activities completed under the authorization of this gcncW permit that were in
effect at the time the activity was completed continue to be authorized by the general pcnnft I
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY:
FOR THE COMMANDER
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Chief, Regulatory Division
Wilmington District
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Figure 1. AR-491 proposed location, new Carolina Beach State Park. The proposed site
boundary (in green) is approximately 500 feet from the nearest navigation channel. Insets
provide context to the specific location proposed. Figure date: February 2, 2017.
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gur ym try p po depth is roximatel I'
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proposed area is hard sand or hard sand/mud. No shell or SAV resource was found during the
survey. Figure date: February 2, 2017.
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buffer of no reef construction. Figure date: February 2, 2017.
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height will not exceed 12 inches. Figure date: February 17, 2017,
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date: February 17, 2017.
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 26, 2017
TO:
Heidi Cox
Assistant Regional Engineering Supervisor
Public Water Supply-WiRO
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Drnn3ar
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(cDncdenr.aov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
in Carolina Beach, within the Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: to construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and recreation enhancement
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by May 20, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Courtney Spears at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
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.
�C.L, 1A �i
DATED M / Z
DCM WECEIVED
ILMINGTON, NC
State of North Caroline I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management MAY 01 2017
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

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APPLICATION for
Meter Development Permit
(last revised 12127/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Nodeq /North Carolina Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR-491
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
The Division of Marine Fisheres
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional pages) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
769
Morehead City
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28557
USA
252-808-8063 ext.
252-726-9218
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City
NC
28557-
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
N/A
RECEIVED
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Lest to
APR 2 8 2017
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
DC M- M H D CITY
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
ZIP
Phone No. 1
Md.
Phone No. 2
ext.
FAX No.
Contractor 0
Street Address (rf different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
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RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
APR 13 2017
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 5) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. #
New Hanover
N/A
N/A
Subdivision Name
City
state
Zip
N/A
N/A
NC
N/A -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
N/A - ext.
N/A, I ,
a. In which NC river basln Is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Cape Fear River Basin
Cape Fear River
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 Pink 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.)
rva
n/a
c.
Size of Individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
5.07 acres = 220,525 sq ft.
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
-1' at MLW; -Sat MHW ®NHW or ❑NWL
e.
Vegetation on tract `E
/ D
n/a RECE. V
PR 2 a Zo�7
f.
Man-made features and uses now on trail TY
none MHD cl
DCM_
g.
Identify and describe the existing land uses adiarent 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 Carolina Beach State Park, which is approx. 100 ft. east of the proposed reef
location. To the west and northwest of the proposed reef site (500 ft), is a maintained channel, that goes into Snow's Cut
(Reference Figure t in narrative).
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)
❑Yea ❑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 RNA
If yes, by whom? WA
I.
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it Involve a []Yes ®No ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 5) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
M. (i) Are there wetlands on the site?
❑Yes ONO
(ip Are there coastal wetlands on the she?
[-)Yes ®No
(1li) If yes to either (1) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted?
❑Yes ®No
(Attach documentation, H available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
RECEIVED
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.CITY
N/A
5. AcOvid" and Impacts
a. W11 the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial ®Publlc/Govemment
❑Private/Communty
It. 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 crushed concrete in a
approximetly 5-acre site, named AR-491. The hard -bottom habitat provided by the crushed concrete material will provide
essential fish habitat forjuvenile and adult life stages of finfish, crustaceans, invertebrates, and oysters. Anticipated activities
at this reef site include recreational fishing. This site will be accessable from both shore fishermen that wade near the reef,
and by boat.
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-491 under this permit.
A 25 ft. perimeter buffer of no construction was established to protect against material and boundary violations over time.
Due to this, construction activities will only occur within the construction zone (Reference Figure 2 in project narrative). The
proposed crushed concrete material will be deployed with the same methodology to the culich planting process. The NC
DMF will follow protocol that has been in place for 5+ years, in the Cutch Planting Program, and material height will not
exceed 12 inches off bottom. At this time and under this permit application, we plan to enhance approximately 1.0 acres
(43,560 sq. ft.) of the proposed reef site. Therefore 1.0 acres (43,560 sq. ft.) of the river bottom is expected to be impacted.
The deployment methodology consists of a high pressure fire hose, which will pump surrounding water through the high
pressure hose, and sprays material off the vessel to distribute the concrete material into the water and onto the river bottom.
The captain, first mate, and the individual operating the firehose will work together to ensure the maximum height of 12
inches is not exceeded, and that material is spread across the —1.0 acres.
It is TBD whether a marine contractor or NCDMF staff will conduct all deployments on site. Either way, DMF artificial reef
personnel will be on site during all deployments to mark locations, monitor activities, and ensure permit compliance. All
equipment will be transported by contractor or DMF staff to the site for deployment on a barge.
d. List all development activities you propose.
We propose to construct a small estuarine artificial reef (5.07 acres) in the Cape Fear River, off Carolina Beach State Park.
Under this permit application we are proposing to permit a 5-acre site, while only devloping 1.0 acres using crushed concrete
materials. The crushed concrete follows state guidelines, as well as the National Artificial Reef Plan guidelines, for
acceptable reef materials (See attachment 1 in project narrative for a full review of NC State specific acceptable materials).
Also, please see the project narrative for additional and detailed deployment Information.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? Disturbed river bottom:
—1.0 acres (43, 560 sq. ft.) RECEI
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oTON, NC
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 5) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ❑Yes QgNo ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
N/A
APR 2 S 2017
i. Will wastewater or stonnwater be discharged into a wetland? ❑Ytgl UM-mm I
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? []Yes []No ®NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? []Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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FM Addiffahiflnformation
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (t) are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to property prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
-Name Carolina Beach State Park JJK�
Phone No. 910d58-8206
Address 1010 State Padt j%dC ne Beach State Pads, NC 28428'
Name N/A Phone No.
Address
pName WA
!''Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
N/A WA
N/A WA
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization forth, if applicable.
i. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N. C.G.S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 5 of 5)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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 04/13/17 Print Name Amy Comer f=�
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information []DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
[]DCM MP-3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
RECEIVED
APR 2 8 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
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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
-�—�
728'
Width
300,
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
-1.0' mlw,
Depth
NA
-5.0' mhw
Final Project
NA
0' mlw
Depth
4.0' mhw
11. EXCAVATION ®This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL In b. Type of material to
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
`,
RECEIVED
OWL ❑None
(li) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
APR 2 S 2017
RAHD CITY
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
®This section not applicawe
a. Location of disposal area.
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
d. (1) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
❑Yes ONo ❑NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
(u) If yes, where?
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlandslmarsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
f. (1) Does the disposal Include any area in the waters
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(1) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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;v.
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
(if development is a wood groin, use MP-4 - Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Length:
[]Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater/S i II Other
i. Source of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
(i) Will fill material be brought to the site?
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water 3.5W tons of
Crushed concrete
(III) Dimensions of fill area FIII area will compose aoproximetN
1.0 acres of the proposed 5.0 acre site. The fill area is planned
for the northern reach of the proposed site (See Figure 7 5 In
Project Narrative)
Material profile = max 1 0'
(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 -An
accessible (from boat and from shore or wading) artificial
reef site would enhance fishing opportunities while also
serving as hard bottom habitat for oysters and finfsh
species.
This would be the states first beach accessable artificial
reef and will serve the recreational fishing community in
New Hanover County, NC.
®This section not applicable
Width: _
d. Maximum distance watemard of NHW or NWL:
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes [--]No ❑NA
(h) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
[-]This section not applicable
b. (I) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV _ ❑SB
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
N/A
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5. GENERAL
a, How will excavated or fill material be kept on she and erosion b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g.,
controlled? backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Concrete of this size has successfully been utilized on several
artificcal reefs/oyster sanctuaries, most recently including
Raccoon Island (Permit 14"9). Concrete weighs approximetty
2.5 times water. Using crushed concrete is common to artificial
reef construction, and have proved to be durable and stable In
the marine and estuarine environment.
Artificial Reef materials will be brought on site using a vessel. The
vessel will be equipped with a high pressure fire hose. The fire
hose will pump surrounding water and spray material off the
vessel to distribute the crushed concrete into the water. The
material then sinks straight down and settles on the bottom.
The firehose protocol has been in place for 5+ years, and Is
used In the culteh planting process. All protoco IVED
followed. DCM WILMINGTON, NC
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C. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
®Yes ❑No ❑NA site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented. (if) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
NCDMF will mark the four comers of the proposed reef site with environmental impacts.
appropriate artificial reef signage. N/A
04/13/17
Date
AR-491
Project Name
Amy Comer
Appli nt Name
7
Applicant Sign ure
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DCM- MHD CITY
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ROY COOPER
N, Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Senrtary
Marine Fisheries BRAXTON C. DAVIS
ENVIRONHENTAL QUALITY
DIretIOr
MEMORANDUM
TO: Division of Coastal Management, CAMA
THROUGH: Jason Peters (Artificial Reef Coordinator)
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ
FROM: Amy Comer Flowers (Artificial Reef Biologist) RECEIVED
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDEQ APR 2 8 2017
DATE: April 13, 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
SUBJECT: New Artificial Reef Proposal, Site AR-491, Cape Fear River, NC
Background Information
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NC DMF) Artificial Reef Program has
been formally operating since the 1970's, and has a total of 63 permitted artificial reefs and
oyster sanctuaries within the state of North Carolina. Twenty-one (21) of these sites are in the
states estuaries, while 42 are in ocean waters. In 2016, the NC DMF released an artificial reef
guide which outlines each of the artificial reefs and oyster sanctuaries. This document provides
material information, latitude longitude information, and a figure of the material on the reef site.
A pdf version of the hardcopy reef guide can be found at:
htW://portaLncdenr.orglc/document library/get file?uuid=24160156-4b96-49e6-9126-
4fa488b49cbb&groupId=38337. The NC DMF Artificial Reef Program has also developed an
interactive reef guide, set up in an ArcGIS format is available here:
httos://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webgppviewer/index.html?id=3b27e8594cb6444c88b5525b
f763aa55. The interactive guide is complete with material shapefiles, latitude/longitude
information, side -scan sonar imagery, and much more. This is available for review by the public,
state, and federal agencies.
At this time, the NC DMF artificial reef program is looking to increase recreational user
access and to increase the amount of small estuarine artificial reefs in the state of North Carolina.
Therefore, the NC DMF Artificial Reef Program proposes to construct a new artificial reef
within the Cape Fear River, NC. Construction for this project is funded by USFWS Sportfish
Restoration Program.
The NC DMF Artificial Reef Program guidelines follow the National Artificial Reef
Plan, and in some cases may be more stringent than the National Artificial Reef Plan. 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
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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, potential bottom habitat is surveyed to evaluate the suitability for the project
goals. Data from these site investigations are used to determine the proposed reef boundaries.
Stakeholders
This is a joint reef project, including both the NC DMF, the North Carolina Coastal
Federation (NCCF), and Carolina Beach State Park. The NCCF is working with partners to
design, implement, and monitor restoration projects in response to and to mitigate the release of
hazardous substances into the watershed at the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation Superfund
Site in Navassa, NC. These projects include benthic and estuarine habitat restoration along with
estuarine tidal marsh restoration. In consultation with Carolina Beach State Park, NC DMF and
NCCF have agreed to pursue reef and enhancements in an area adjacent to, and ac�e�ssihl&
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Site Selection APR 2 8 2017
The NCCF hired Geodynamics to conduct bathymetry surveys in the Cape Fear River CITY
near the Carolina State Park, in order to help identify the proper area/region for 4D(Wei�ll iv
Monitoring by NCCF indicates a high level of oyster spat recruitment to the area. Historical
navigation charts also indicate extensive oyster reefs in the lower Cape Fear River.
In July 2015, the NC DMF conducted bottom surveys within the same survey area as
geodynamics. This region was selected for site exploration based on several factors including
the potential for oyster larval connectivity to the rest of the Cape Fear River and proximity to
Carolina Beach State Park. Furthermore, the shallow water depths surrounding Carolina Beach
State Park are popular with recreational anglers. An accessible and nearshore artificial reef
would enhance fishing opportunities while also serving as hard bottom habitat for oysters and
finfish species. The proposed area does not infringe on historically popular commercial fishing
or trawling grounds, nor does it conflict with any established riparian access corridors. To our
knowledge, the area of interest is not within any defined critical habitat areas for protected
species.
Proposed Site
Concluding the intensive site selection investigation, staff identified a reef site to be
named AR-491, centered at 340 02.850'N, 770 55.330' W (Figure 1). The eastern edge of the
delineated site is located about 150 feet west of Carolina Beach State Park and approximately
110 feet west of the North Carolina Coastal Federation living shoreline. The proposed site is
approximately 500 feet from the nearest USCG maintained channel (Figure 1). While NC DMF
conducted surveys of the bottom habitat (sediment probe), no vessel traffic was observed outside
of the main channel, or near this area. Therefore, we believe this site is amply sited to avoid
navigational issues.
The proposed site boundaries were chosen for several reasons. First, NCCF has
completed a living shoreline project in cooperation with Carolina Beach State Park. The location
of the proposed AR491 is in close proximity to this living shoreline and will serve as the benthic
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habitat restoration portion of the project. Second, an artificial reef in this location will reduce
wave energy impacting the living shoreline. Third, given the somewhat shallow depths
associated at this site, it will give recreational anglers the opportunity to wade near the reef site
giving them ample fishing opportunities, while serving as hard bottom habitat for oysters and
finfish species. The proposed AR-491 will be the first shore -accessible reef that the state plans to
build.
Inside the AR-491 proposed boundaries, depth is approximately one foot at mean low
water (MLW) (Figure 2), and approximately 5 feet at MHW (not pictured). The site has a mean
tide range of 4.17 feet. The sediment composition within the proposed boundaries is
predominately hard sand and mud, with a minimal amount of other bottom types (Figure 3).
Surveys revealed no existing shell resource or SAV resource within the proposed boundary. The
artificial reef program feels the bottom habitat is suitable for material placemeIR>�Sr�Ts VE p
artificial reef and oyster habitat.
Materials APR 2 8 2017
The NC DMF applies experiential knowledge and best managements s j��y r l
propagating reef species which are invasive or detrimental to local estuarine`E<c2fs ste>1iS.' F rr& TY
construction, NC DMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials that are approved for
reef building. NC DMF has drafted a document that describes, in detail, the acceptable
construction materials that are used in the state of North Carolina. All materials follow the
National Artificial Reef Plan, but in many cases, has more stringent requirements, as the NC
DMF document brings experimental knowledge for the successfulness of Artificial Reefs in
North Carolina Waters. This document can be found in the Guidelines and Specifications for
Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials, 2017 3'd Edition (Attachment 1).
As standard practice, all materials utilized on the states artificial reefs shall minimize
impacts to the environmental quality, and must be free of hydrocarbon, contaminants, and toxins,
as required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and other agencies involved
in permitting of artificial reefs. All trash, wood, lines, and floating debris must also be removed
from materials.
For this project, construction material will consist of approximately 3,500 tons of Spec #4
crushed concrete, which has an average diameter of 2 inches. This material has been used
successfully in NC DMF Artificial Reef and Oyster Sanctuary projects for many years, and we
feel it will serve as successful habitat for fish and oysters on AR-491. The material is free of
toxins, exposed rebar, or other protruding steel components.
Spatial Design of Reef
As proposed, the site has a permitted area is 5.07 acres (220,525 sq. ft.) (Figure 4, total
delineated area inside of the "Proposed Site Boundaries" polygon). Although the entire 5.07
acres will be permitted, NC DMF has instituted a common practice of employing an `area of no
construction' or `buffer' area. This buffer allows for material micro -movements over time due to
wave or storm action, while still remaining within the permitted boundaries. For AR-491, we
proposed a 25 ft. buffer. The total area available for enhancements on this permitted site will be
3.93 acres (Figure 4, total delineated area inside of the "25 ft. Construction Buffer" polygon).
We plan to enhance approximately 1.0 acres (43,560 sq. ft.) of the river bottom within the
proposed boundaries, at this time. By siting an area larger than the current planned
enhancement, there will still be space in the delineated reef boundary for future enhancements.
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Starting with a smaller footprint will allow for stability and durability monitoring of this reef
over time, and will allow for continued evidence -based enhancements on this reef site. When the
program is ready for future enhancements, another permit application will be submitted.
Because the construction method employed for this reef site will consist of the crushed
concrete material being washed off a barge (see Reef Construction/ Material Deployments
Section), schematics are approximated (Figures 5, 6). However, piles of material (crushed
concrete) will not exceed 12 inches tall (Figure 5) and will be spread throughout the northern
portion of the site to cover approximately 1.0 acres (43,560 sq. ft.) of the river bottom (Figure 7,
8). With the described material spatial design and the site depth, this reef will likely be intertidal
during MLW (Figure 5), with little exposed material. During MHW, the site dep*gCblE4VED
greater than 4.0 feet.
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Reef Construction/ Material Deployments
NC DMF coordinates all reef deployments, using either marine contrac�t"i-i D CITY
maintained vessels and staff. In either instance, NC DMF staff remain on site urmg I
deployments to ensure enhancements remain (1) within permitted boundaries and (2) compliant
with navigational clearance requirements.
It has not been decided whether deployments of material will be conducted by a capable
marine contractor chosen by the NC DMF or by staff. Either way, detailed schematics and
design plans will be strictly adhered to. The desired deployment location within the reef site is
always determined prior to deployment, with precise GPS coordinates. To guide deployments,
NCDMF will mark the reef with visible references above the waterline (e.g. high-flyers), that
will be checked with a mapping grade GPS. As deployments occur, NC DMF staff will
periodically halt deployments in order to check the vertical profile of deployed materials
throughout the project. GIS, GPS, sounding poles, and high frequency sonar will be used to
monitor reef development for permit compliance. A secondary NC DMF vessel uninvolved in
the deployments, will remain on site during all deployments to ensure enhancements remain
within permitted boundaries.
Deployments of Spec #4 crushed concrete to the proposed reef site should take no more
than 2-5 deployment days to complete. The crushed concrete material will be deployed with
similar methodology to the NC DMF cultch planting process. The NC DMF will follow protocol
that has been established and in place for 5+ years, in the Cultch Planting Program, where
material height will not exceed 12 inches off bottom. Regardless of who deploys material (a
marine contractor or the NC DMF staff), a high pressure fire hose will be used, which pumps
surrounding water through the high pressure hose, and sprays material off the vessel to distribute
the cultch material, or in this case, the concrete, into the water and onto the river bottom. The
captain, first mate, and the individual operating the firehose will work together to ensure the
maximum height of 12 inches is not exceeded, and that material is spread across —1.0 acres.
Reef Marking
NC DMF plans to mark the four boundary corners (Figure 4 table) of the, proposed reef
site with appropriate Artificial Reef signage in accordance with USCG regulations. The
appropriate signage will have ample reflectors to make recreational users aware of the site in low
light or bad weather conditions. This reef site will also be marked on NOAA charts.
The interactive reef guide available on the NC DMF website, will be updated to supply
precise locations of material and information about each deployment within the site.
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Reef Monitoring
Once materials are settled on the river bottom, if depth allows the site will be scanned
using side -scan sonar technology. All material will then be digitized in ArcGIS to reveal total
area of the bottom impacted. These layers will be added to the Interactive Reef Guide available
on the NC DMF Artificial Reef Program webpage (see link in Background Information
paragraph).
With every new deployment and/or every few years, the reef program will re -scan sites to
assess the materials on site. This will reveal information about material movement and possibly
information about stability and durability.
Finally, once the permit for this reef is approved, site information will be added and a
unique identifier will be given to it, to be coded into the Marine Recreational Information
Program (MRIP) surveys through NOAA. This will allow for recreational tracking and
monitoring of site use, over time.
Protected or Endangered Species (Atlantic Sturgeon, Shortnose Sturgeon, Turtles)
Avoidance Measures:
1. NC DMF will ensure all vessel operators and crews maintain a vigilant watch for
Atlantic Sturgeon, Shortnose Sturgeon, and sea turtles, by maneuvering, slowing
down, or stopping their vessel to avoid striking protected species.
2. During deployments, NC DMF will monitor the surrounding waters for protected
species. If a protected species is spotted, all operations will be halted.
3. Deployments will not be conducted at any time when lighting or weather conditions
(e.g., darkness, rain, fog, sea state) prevents visual monitoring of the surrounding
waters.
4. Shut down procedures: Deployment activities will cease immediately if a sea turtle,
Atlantic Sturgeon or Shortnose Sturgeon is sighted in the surrounding waters.
Deployment activities will not recommence until it is ensured that all protected
species are out of the surrounding waters.
5. NC DMF will ensure to follow the "Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction
Conditions" provided by NOAA (Attachment 2).
Reporting Requirements:
1. NC DMF staff is trained to report all documented and suspected endangered species
(Sea Turtles, Atlantic Sturgeon, Shortnose Sturgeon) injuries or mortalities to staff
immediately, and will assist in carcass salvage if requested. Incident reports will be
completed and submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Regional
Office, within 24 hours.
Atlantic Sturgeon
Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) originating from the New York
Bight, Chesapeake Bay, South Atlantic, and Carolina DPSs are listed as endangered, while the
Gulf of Maine DPS is listed as threatened. The marine range of all five DPSs extends along the
Atlantic coast from Canada to Cape Canaveral, Florida Based on the best available information,
Atlantic Sturgeon originating from any of five DPSs could occur in the Cape Fear River;
however, it is likely that the majority of Atlantic Sturgeon in the area would be from the Carolina
DPS.
Atlantic Sturgeon spawn in their natal rivers, with spawning migrations generally
occurring during April -May in Mid-Atlanticcsski and Pacheco 1977; Smith 1985;
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Bain 1997; Smith and Clugston 1997; Caron et al. 2002). The distribution of Atlantic Sturgeon is
strongly associated with prey availability, and Atlantic Sturgeon may occur where suitable
forage and appropriate habitat conditions (e.g., soft substrate) are present. Suitable Atlantic
Sturgeon forage comprises polycheates, isopods, amphipods, aggregations of mollusks and
crustaceans (Johnson et al. 1997).
The proposed artificial reef (AR-491) lies in an area consistent with conditions (i.e. large
tidal river, accessible to the marine environment, with connectivity to spawning, foraging and
overwintering grounds) that support the presence of adult and sub -adult Atlantic Sturgeon. Early
life stages (eggs and larvae) and juveniles will not be present in any portion of the reef site, as
they are intolerant of the higher salinity levels characteristic of the Cape Fear River. Spawning is
not supported in this area, for the same reason. Therefore, use of this area will be limited to adult
and sub -adult Atlantic Sturgeon as they migrate between spawning, suitable foraging and
overwintering grounds.
In 2014, a NC DMF study reviewed Atlantic Sturgeon movements in the Cape Fear
River. It was found that Atlantic Sturgeon prefer the reach between rkm 30 and rkm 60, which is
—10 rkm north of the proposed artificial reef site. The telemetry results suggest Atlantic
Sturgeon do not reside near the proposed study site, but instead migrate through this reach. It's
also likely that they utilized the deeper water depths, especially those associated with the
shipping channel. The proposed site is located in shallow water, which means they may avoid
the proposed site, based on the shallow depths, and instead utilize the main shipping channel
which is 5,000 feet west of the proposed reef site. Because of these finding, we feel that the
likelihood of interactions with Atlantic Sturgeon on the proposed reef site is extremely low. For
more detailed information regarding Atlantic Sturgeon movement in the Cape Fear River, see
Attachment 3.
Shortnose Sturgeon
Shortnose Sturgeon are a large, long lived, benthic fish species that mainly occupy the
deep channel sections of large rivers, but will forage where food is accessible. They feed on a
variety of benthic and epibenthic invertebrates including mollusks, crustaceans (e.g., amphipods,
chironomids, isopods), and oligochaete worms in soft -sediment habitat (Dadswell 1979 in NMFS
1998). Today, 19 populations of Shortnose Sturgeon range from the St. Johns River, Florida, to
the Saint John River in New Brunswick, Canada.
Generally, Shortnose Sturgeon occur in the deepest parts of rivers or estuaries where
suitable dissolved oxygen and salinity values are present (Gilbert 1989). Deep water habitat is
also where Shormose Sturgeon are likely to forage and utilize as thermal ref igia from the higher
water temperatures that occur seasonally at the surface and in shallower habitat.
The reach of the Cape Fear River where we proposed AR-491, is consistent with
conditions (i.e. proximity to large tidal river, connectivity to spawning sites, nearby foraging and
overwintering grounds) that support the presence of adult Shortnose Sturgeon. Early life stages
(eggs and larvae) and juveniles will not be present in any portion of the action area, as they are
intolerant of the higher salinity levels, characteristic of the Cape Fear River. Spawning is not
located in the region near the proposed reef site. Therefore, use of this region will be limited to
adult Shortnose Sturgeon as they migrate between spawning, suitable foraging, and
overwintering grounds. However, the likelihood of them utilizing this region is low, as they do
not prefer the shallow depths or bottom habitat associated with the proposed reef site.
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Direct Impact from Artificial Reef Material During Deployment.
The deployment of artificial reef materials has the potential to directly affect listed
species via direct impact. However, the risk of deployment of artificial material making direct
contact with a listed species is extremely unlikely due to: the species' mobility and ability to
sense activity in the water column and the inspection and monitoring measures we will take (e.g.,
conducting a visual scan of the site before deployment of reef materials) to ensure listed species
are not in the area prior to and at the time of deployment. Therefore, we believe that any direct
impacts of material on listed species are extremely unlikely.
Habitat Modifications
The proposed AR-491 site is not known to be prime foraging or migratory area for ESA -
listed sea turtles; however, areas containing soft substrate may be used by several invertebrate
species that Sturgeon prey upon. If listed species occur in the area to feed opportunistically or are
transiting through the area, they may temporarily avoid the area due to construction activities. If
present, listed species would be expected to return to the area after the cessation of activities.
The placement of artificial reef materials on the river bottom may affect benthic
organisms. Artificial reef habitat provides hiding places for organisms, as well as attachment
sites for algae and invertebrates. Benthic organisms living in the areas may be buried by the
addition of artificial reef materials. Although listed species may opportunistically forage in the
area, as mentioned above, the reef sites are not known to be prime areas for foraging, and
constitute only a small fraction of the available habitat for foraging in the surrounding area.
Based on this information, impacts on the foraging behavior of ESA -listed Sturgeon and sea
turtles will be undetectable; therefore, we believe effects to be insignificant.
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provide context to the specific location proposed. Figure date: February 2, 2017.
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proposed area is hard sand or hard sand/mud. No shell or SAV resource was found during the
survey. Figure date: February 2, 2017.
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Figure 5. Cross-section/ side -view of the crushed concrete deployments on AR-491. Note the
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Attachment 1. Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials (3rd
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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.
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
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. AR
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, durability, and stability
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• Size - concrete pipe must be no smaller than 12 inches in Inside diameter
and not exceed 30 inches in inside diameter. Any concrete structure must
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. In some instances of shallow
water development, 24" diameter crushed concrete is acceptable.
• Composition - units must be no more than 25% degraded or missing. All
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, durability, and stability
Vessels,
Vessels are a commonly used artificial reef material. These may be composed of
ferro-cement or steel, though steel vessels are most common and preferred. Thorough
preparation and cleaning is required before these materials may be used as reefs (EPA
BMPs).
Required Specifications:
Ocean -
• Size - vessels must be no smaller than 100 feet in length unless paired with a
second 100 foot or greater vessel
• Clearance - vessels are subject to clearance requirements and in many cases,
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 - a6 air must be allowed to escape during sinking
• Durability- vessel selection is ultimately at the discretion of the Artificial
Reef Coordinator, to satisfy expectations of durability
Estuary -
. Vessels are not accepted in estuarine waters
Natural Materials,
Natural materials have been used by most coastal states to replenish various types
of habitat with a particular focus on shell bottom. Natural materials include different
approved mineral rocks such as calcium carbonate shells, limestone marl, granite, and
basalt.
Required Specifications:
Ocean -
• Natural materials are not widely used In the ocean, given their size and
susceptibility to sediment burial
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• Size -
o Limestone Marl (NCDOT Class B Spec.): 12"maximum diameter, 8"
average diameter, 5" minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize,
5% maximum undersize. In some instances of shall E i V E D
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o Granite and Basalt: B" maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4"
minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5% maximum
undersize
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environments, given high susceptibility to bio-eroding organisms.
Notes on all materials:
1) All materials must be cleaned and prepared In accordance with United States Corps of Engineers General
(Regional) Permits (#GP198500194 or#GP19000291), any applicable NC Division of Coastal Management
permits, and conform to site-speclfic navigational clearance requirements established by the U nfled States Coast
Guard and NOAA Office of Coast Survey.
2) Planned arrangements fo r acquisition, clean ing, preparation, dockage/staging, towing. and sinking/deployment
must be described in proposals. Dockage,towing, and deployment will require proof of at least$1,000,000
marine liability Insurance.
3) Additional guidance on material specifications and contracting requirements is provided in the following
documents:
a TechnlcalSped/IcatimsforArtlfidal ReefConstructim Using Vessels:Publlcaly FundedProjectr
b. TechnicalSpedflcatimsforArtildal ReefConstmcUon Using Vessels:Privately Funded Projects
c. Te AnimlSpedflcadmsforArdidal Reefor0yster Sanctuary Cana musing Naarml Materials:
Privately Funded Projects
d. TecbNcalSpedflmtimsforArtf/icialReefor Oyster Sanctuary Construction using NatumlMatedals:
Publimlly Funded Projects
e. Tech nicalSpedfncadonsforArdficial ReefConstructlon Using Concrete: Publically Funded Projects
f. Technical SpedflcationsforArtificial ReefCons(ruction Using Concrete: Privately Funded Projects
RECEIVED
APR 2 8 2017
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State at North Car&n lfhv nb o2 Wrinr rltheries DCM- MHD CITY
UAIArendeM,ccl I PO. Bon lM Me headClty. No,mr ,O na 28552
252-nb-2021
DCM WECEIVED
ILMINGTON, NO
Stare of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 i Morehead City. North Carolina 28557 APR 13 2017
252-726-7021

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Attachment 2: Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditions document.
L"NTrFD STATES DEPARTr m-, r OF COx1�E� RCE
h6 %Natlonal Oceanic and Atmospheric Admon inistrati
NATIONALEfARA'EMBERIES SE'RTICE
'.� Southeast Regional Office
263 13th Aveaue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
SLk n RTLE 3\D SNLALLTOOTH SAXATISH CONSTRUCTION C'ONDTIION S
The peruittee shall congly with the following protected species construction conditions:
a. The permittee shall instruct all personnel associated with the project of the potential presence of
these species and the need to avoid collisions with sea turtles and snudkooth sawfish. All
construction personnel are respaaaible for observing water -related activities for the presence of
these species-
b. The permittee shall advise all construction personnel that there are civil and crimiml penalties far
harping. harassing. or killing sea turtles or smalhooth sawfish, which are protected under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973.
c. Siltation bariers shall be made of material in which a sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish cannot
become entangled, be property secured, and be regularly monitored to aveid protected species
entrapment. Barriers may not block sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish entry to or exit from
designated critical habitat without prior agtemmt from the National Marini Fisheries Service-s
Protected Resources Dnision, St. Petersburg, Florida.
d AR vessels associated with the construction project shall operate at "no wake idle ' speeds at all
times wink in the construction area and while in water depths where the draft of the vessel
provides less than a four -foot clearance firm the bottom All vessels will preferentially follow
deep -water routes (e.g.. marked channels) whenever possible.
e. If a sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish is seen within 100 yards of the active daily
constnution'dredging operation or vessel movement, all appropriate precautions shall be
implemeated to ensure its protection These precautions shall include cessation of operation of
any arcing equipment closer than 50 feet of a sea turtle or smalhooth sawfish. Operation of any
mechanical ccnsructim egvipaent sbaR cease immediately if a sea turtle m smalhoothsawfish is
seen witlan a 50-fr radius of the equipment. Activities may, not resume until the protected species
has departed the project area of its ow%volition.
f. Any collision with and;'er injury to a sea turtle or smallooth sawfish shall be reported
immediately to the National Matme Fisheries Service s Protected Resources Division (�'7-S'4-
5312) and the local authotiaed sea turtle sfrandingirescue orgawzation
g. Any special construction renditions, required of your specific project outside these general
conditions, if applicable. will be addressed in the primary, consultation.
Revised: Mach '3. 2006
O:'6mu'•.Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditioas*c _
'Avv
RECEIVED
APR 2 8 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine nsherles RECEIVED
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 7tN l Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 DCM WILMINGTON, NC
252-726-7021
APR 13 2017

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Attachment 3: Information regarding Atlantic Sturgeon in the vicinity of the proposed reef
site AR-491.
Marine FtOwnes
rTnpMMrMu1 WYnY
Jason Peter,
NC DMF
Artificial Reef Coordinator
near Mr. Peters:
ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
facet-,
BRA%TON C. DAVIS
arRb
Mcnis is the in(omlation )on requeaed regarding Atlantic sturgeon, At ipenser uxyrux-hav ,rt rinrhm, in
the Cape Fear River.
.An acoustic telemetry study on the movcmcuts of slurgeat in the Romrolite and Cape Fear Rivers was
completed by NC'DMF in 2014 as part of a larger feknd grant (Post et. al. 2014). During this study, a
total of 129 Allamic Sturgeon were uptincd Ault 75 individuals nv.�ening acoustic togs in the Cape Fear
basin. The movements of these fish were monitored by a passive acoustic necivcr array (32 fixed
slatimn), which spanned 335 river kilmetcn. l be greatest detection density of Atlantic sturgeon
occurred between river kilootelers (rkrn) 30 and 60. Sul -adult Atlantic Sturgeon showed an
overall median distribution centered on Am 45. which is a tidal and seasonally mesoluline to
oligohaline section of river near the confluence of the Nonhenst and Cape Fur rivers in Wilmington. NC'.
This region hits also becn identified as an area containing suugen by previous rerurchers (Moser and
Ross 1995, Flowers and Ifightower 2013 ), and is likely an important feeding and holding location for
Atlantic sturgeon within this system. lagged sturgeon displayed fidelity to the system during observed
seasonal and potential spawning migrations, with an average return rate of 766a to the s)stcm between
)tars. Nearly no lagged sturgeon were detected within the riser system during the month of January,
having mostly emigrated inn the owun
I he pntpowd artificial reef site adjacent to Carolina Beach Slate Park is located at approximately rkm 20
at an estimated depth of 2m. A f ixcd monitoring station is located at dsm 18 close it, Ihv main shipping
channel Plus monitoring station has atom time detected all sturgeon which were acoustically tagged in
the Cape fear Kiver While the numher of individuak ddectel al this monitoring statilai etc high, the
relative delecliln density during the stud) period for this station was low Atlantic sturgeon were
typically onh detected at this ntuniluring station during periods of immigration or emigration from Vic
sy slrm. [)ifring this study period several inouslicall) lagged fish were manually traded while making
large movements, and were found to occupy Ilk okeper portion of the shipping channel. Moor and Koss
41995) also found Atlantic sturgeon to primarily occupy water depths greater than Him m the Cape fear
river in both warm (>25 (7) and cool temperature period%.
The Cape fear River likely has a reproducing population of Atlantic sturgeon which occupy Farb
spawning and rearing habitat. During their wasonal mid spawning migrations Atlantic sturgeon were
detected anywhereGem rkrn 0 m 111. llowever, sub-adult%were principally detected hct% e n rkni 30
and 60 for extended periods of time, indicating this stretch of is river as important habitat. I he mean
depth at which sturgeon were captured for Ills NCDMF telemetry study (8.5m). and which they were
primarily observed by Moser and Ross (1995) I>10m). suggests they may not imquenll) imeracl with the
proposed met site during migration activity.
RECEIVED
=? Nothhly Cumpdrex APR 28 2017
Mao •,/ NaIAC-•aN I n.•w•,a M.nvw n.M.k+
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I]CM- MHL� CITY
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Dwistnn of Marine ltshMes fin it fl 1 1 lJ 2017
3441 Arendell Street 1 P.O. Box 769 I Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252 726 7021

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11 you have any other tI1e511tmx ahenl sturgcim in the CApc fear, plcaw feel Irec to contact rile.
Sincacly,
Joe I'aceadols
Biologist
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
127 Cardinal Dr. Ext.
Wilmington NC, 25405
Phone: [phone]
Finail: Joc.Fa«rdola-' cdcnrse-v
Selected Reference.
Flowen, II. J., rid 1. li. I IighWwer. 201 J. A novel apprsuch u. wnzying slurgcron wing side -scan smmr
and occupancy modeling. Marine and Coastal Fisheries: Dynamics. Management, and Ecosystem
Science loldine seriall 5:211-221.
Muscr, M. L. and S. W. Rnns (1995), "l lahitat rise and movemalts of shortnnse and Atlantic sturgeotne in
tlw lower Cape Fear Rivcr, North Carolina." I ransactiuns of the American Fisheries Society
124(2): 225.
Post, W. C.. 1. Darden, 1). L. Peterwm, M. Imifler, amid C. Collie. 2014. Rcseanch and Management of
Endangered and Threatened Species in the Southeast: Riverine Movements of Shormose and
Atlantic Sturgemn. Final Rcpna6 Coed No. NA IONMF4720016.
RECEIVED
APR 2 8 2017
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DCM- MHD CITY
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries APR 13 2017
3441 Amndell Street I P.O. Box M I Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Name: Artificial Reef Site AR-491, Cape Fear River
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Located adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State
Park Drive, Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, within the Cape Fear River.
Photo Index - 2006: 14-6646, E, 12-13 Lat: 34102'51.28"N
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/Dredge & Fill
Long: 77055' 15.40"W
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — 4/25/2017
Was Applicant Present— No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 4/13/17 (Complete)
Office —Wilmington
6. SITE
DESCRIPTION:
RECEIVED
(A)
Local Land Use Plan —Town of Carolina Beach
Land Classification From LUP— Conservation
APR 2 8 2p)7
(B)
AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C)
(D)
Water Dependent: Yes
Intended Use: Public
DCM-MHD CITY
(E)
Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Municipal
Planned - N/A
(F)
Type of Structures: Existing — Public Marina, bulkhead, boat -ramp, public park with parking areas &
associated structures.
Planned - One artificial reef site
(G)
Estimated Rate of Erosion: N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED
OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands -Open Water
43,560 sq. ft.
Other— High ground
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 43,560 sq. ft. (1 acre)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct an artificial oyster reef in the Cape Fear River
adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park shoreline for habitat and recreation enhancement.

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Marine Fisheries
Page Two
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is located adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park (CBSP), in Carolina Beach, on Dow Road, off US Highway
421, in southern New Hanover County. The property is situated along the southern shoreline of the Cape Fear River,
near it's confluence with Snow's Cut. The park consists of approximately 700 acres of wooded uplands, and includes
facilities for camping, nature trails, and educational programs. To locate the project site from the Wilmington Regional
Office (WiRO), travel from Wilmington towards Carolina Beach on Carolina Beach Road (NC Hwy 421) for
approximately 12 miles south. Continue over Snows Cut Bridge for approximately 0.2 miles south until you reach Dow
Road. Turn right onto Dow Road and turn right onto State Park Road, which will be the entrance to the CBSP. Continue
to travel west approximately 1 mile until you reach the public marina and parking area. Follow trail along shoreline from
SW comer of parking area to living shoreline signs.
The public marina includes 40 wet slips, two boat ramps, a large parking area, and a marina/park office building. In
1987, State Permit # 95-87 was issued to expand the original boat basin, construct docks for 32 additional slips, and
conduct maintenance dredging within the existing basin and access channel. In 1996, CAMA General Permit #16003-
D was issued to clear a small shoaled area from the access channel. Subsequently, in 1999, the DCM issued State
Permit #127-99 for maintenance dredging within the access channel and boat basin. State Permit # 165-08 was issued
to replace the public marina docking facility and boat -ramp, maintenance excavation and upgrade the parking area.
State Permit # 165-08 expired on July 3, 2015. State Permit #50-15 was issued to construct a bagged oyster shell and
marl marsh sill and is due to expire on December 31, 2018.
The project site is adjacent to the northwestern end of the park at the location of a designated hiking trail and beach
area in the Cape Fear River. The project site is approximately 100' west of the bagged oyster shell sill constructed in
2015 and 500' from the nearest navigation channel. The bottom type of the Cape Fear River in the project site is a mix
of sand and mud, with no presence of SAV or shell resource. There are multiple areas where coastal wetlands exist
along the shoreline, which consists primarily of Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina attemfflora), intermixed with Salt Grass
(Distichlis spicata), Sea Lavender (Limoium carofinanum), Black Needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) and Salt Meadow
Hay (Spartina patens) in an area ranging from approximately 30' to 80' in width. Upland vegetation along the project
area consists of hard wood trees and shrubs primarily Live Oak (Quercus virginiana), Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerfera), and
Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana).
The waters of this area of the Cape Fear River are classified SC, by the N.C. Division of Water Resources. The area
is not designated as a Primary Nursery Area, by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries, and these waters are CLOSED
to the harvest of shellfish. RECEIVED
PROPOSED PROJECT: APR 2 8 2017
The applicant is proposing to construct an artificial oyster reef in the Cape Fear River adjacent to Carolina Beach State
Park shoreline for habitat and recreation enhancement. The application states the prop0aMiciW@eQbEYe
located waterward of the marsh in an area measuring approximately 5.07 acres in area including a 25' buffer from any
proposed reef siting (see Figure 4). The total site area would be marked with Artificial Reef signage in accordance with
USCG regulations on the four comers of the proposed site (see Figure 4 for GPS coordinates). The application also
states the proposed area for immediate reef construction would be approximately 1 acre located at the northernmost
end of the proposed overall site (see Figure 8). The bottom type across the proposed site is a mix of sand and mud
(see Figure 3). The reef would be constructed of approximately 3,500 tons of Spec #4 crushed concrete with an
average diameter of 2", to a maximum height of approximately 12" in water depths of -1.0' @ normal low water. The

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reef would be constructed from a barge using a high-pressure fire hose that would spray the crushed concrete off the
vessel to distribute the concrete into the water and onto the river bottom in an irregular distribution (see Figure 6). The
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Marine Fisheries
Page Three
application states that after construction to site will be scanned using side -scan sonar, digitize, and added to the
Interactive Reef Guide available on the NC DMF Artificial Reef Program webpage.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
The proposed artificial reef would result in the fill of approximately 43,560 sq. ft. of shallow bottom located in the
Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs). As proposed, the overall site may
eventually impact 220,525 sq. ft. (5.07 acres) if the reef is completely built out within the proposed boundaries. The
proposed reef would be located waterward approximately 100' from NHW.
RECEIVED
APR 2 S 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
Submitted by: Courtney Spears Date: April 26, 2017 Office: Wilmington

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 26, 2017
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
c/o Jason Peters
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Dear Mr. Peters:
ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secmrary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for State approval
for development of the subject property located adjacent to 1010 State Park Drive, Carolina Beach, New
Hanover County. It was received as complete on April 13, 2017 and appears to be adequate for processing
at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is June 27, 2017. An additional 75-day review
period is provided by law when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not been
notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated above, you should consider the review period
extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will serve as your notice of an extended review.
However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day.
If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from April 13, 2017, you may request a
meeting with the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of
your project. Such a meeting will be held within five working days from the receipt of your written request
and shall include the property owner, developer, and project designer/consultant.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed
development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the
property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your
property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card
to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way fronting your property; or at a point along the road
right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your property. Failure to post this notice could result
in an incomplete application.
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��>�i E D
writing if you wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from revie l ncles.
APR 2 S M7
Sin rely,
DCM- MHD CITY
Courtne ears
Field Representative
cc: Heather Coats, DCM Tyler Crumbley, COE
Doug Huggett, MHC Robb Mairs, DWR
Abby Lorenzo, LPO
State of North Carolina I Enviromental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

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PROJECP construct an artificial oyster reef for habitat and
mr-matinn PnhanrPmPnt arflacent to Carolina Beach State
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COMMENTS ACCEPTED THROUGH May 2012017
APPLICANT:
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
ATTN: Jason Peters [phone]
FOR
MORE DETAILS CONTACT
TCDQvAofPCaslFMlmoanageent
Gardinal Ur. Extension
Wilmington, NE; Z0405
Courtney pears, Field Re -presentative

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DCM %
DWQ %
Development Ta
Fee
14300160143510009316256253
2430016024351000952341
I. Private, non-commercial development that does
not involve the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$250
100%
$250
0%
$0
H. Public or commercial development that does
not involve the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$400
100%
$400
0%
$0
Ill. For development that involves the filling
and/or excavation of up to 1 acre of wetlands
and/or open water areas, determine if A,B, C,
r D below applies:
III(A). Private, non-commercial development, if
General Water Quality Certification No. 3900
See attached can be applied:
$250
100%
$250
0%
$0
III(B). Public or commercial development, if
General Water Quality Certification No. 3900
See attached can be applied:
$400
100%
$400
0%
$0
III(C). If General Water Quality Certification No.
900 (see attached) could be applied, but DCM
staff determined that additional review and written
DWQ concurrence is needed because of
ncems related to water quality or aquatic life:
$400
60%
$240
40%
$160
III(D). If General Water Quality Certification No.
3900 see attached cannot be applied
$400
60%
$240
40%
$160
IV. Development that involves the filling and/or
excavation of more than one acre of wetlands
and/or open water areas:
$475
60%
$285
40%
($190)
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RECEIVED
APR 2 8 2017
DCM- MHD CITY RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NO

LIST
601 DEQ-GENERAL FUND
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL LEDGER SYSTEM
DETAIL TRANSACTION LEDGER
FOR THE PERIOD 04/01/2017 - 04/30/2017
I ENTER: 16256253PE01 DCM -PERMIT FEES/PERMIT & ENFORCE SECT
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C-U-GL-DETAIL-LEDGER-DAPG67
04/24/2017
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ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE INFO
DEBIT
CREDIT
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FEES
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BEGINNING BALANCE ***
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04/04/2017
03082017
16PN
SMITHCUSTOMHOME / 032817 2269
100.00
.00
04/04/2017
REFUND2017
16PN
SPITLERTIMOTHY / 032817 2269
400.00
.00 .
04/06/2017
1621172612
138219
.00
462.00
04/06/2017
1621172612
515108
.00
462.00
04/06/2017
1621172612
515109
.00
338.80
04/07/2017
1621172640
515110
.00
1,848.00
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04/07/2017
1621172651
138213
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770.00
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04/11/2017
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CARTERETCOUNTYI / 040617 2274
100.00
.00
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04/11/2017
1621172674
516120
.00
1,386.00
09/11/2017
1621172674
516116
.00
1,232.00
04/11/2017
1621172674
516119
.00
1,001.00
04/11/2017
1621172674
138222
.00
924.00
V
04/11/2017
1621172674
516117
.00
924.00
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04/11/2017
1621172674
516121
.00
616.00
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04/11/2017
1621172674
515111
.00
308.00
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04/11/2017
1621172674
516118
.00
154.00
04/11/2017
1621172691
133071
.00
2,233.00
04/12/2017
1621172685
515113
.00
1,386.00
04/12/2017
1621172685
515112
.00
154.00
04/13/2017
16211726
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04/
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1631AE5322
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475.00
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1,232.00
04/18/2017
1621172726
138228
.00
770.00
04/18/2017
1621172726
515115
.00
539.00
04/19/2017
1621172732
133073
.00
835.45
04/20/2017
1621172763
516126
.00
2,541.00
04/20/2017
1621172763
516124
.00
1,078.00
04/20/2017
1621172763
516122
.00
1,001.00
04/20/2017
1621172763
516123
.00
924.00
04/20/2017
1621172763
516125
.00
385.00
04/21/2017
1621172775
515117
.00
308.00
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600.00
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26,982.25
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CT 435100093 COASTAL MANGE PERMIT FEES
CT 531562 MED INS CONTRIB-RECPTS
04/03/2017 0100892165 NCO1/1600/161625005/14300
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479.48 .00 BI
479.48 .00 BI
163.50 .00 BI

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ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, ]R
IMenm SecMary
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 36, 2017
[e-mail]
2 Pages
Star News
Legal Advertisement Section
Post Office Box 840
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Re: Major Public Notice for NC DEQ Division of Marine Fisheries / New Hanover Co.
Kyle & Heather: Please publish the attached Notice in the Saturday, April 29, 2017 issue.
BRAXTON DAVIS
DIMaor
The State Office of Budget & Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to
payment for newspaper advertising.
Please send the original affidavit and invoice for payment to Shaun Simpson at the NC Division of
Coastal Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-796-7226. Paying by
credit card to the attention of Tanya Wright, (Ref acct # 796-7215).
Please email a copy of the credit card receipt to me.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me
at our Wilmington office.
cc:
Heather Coats - WiRO
Doug Huggett - MHC
Tyler Crumbley - USACE
Sarah Young- DCM
Sincerely,
Shaun K. Simpson
Permitting Support & Customer Assistance
RECEIVED
APR 2 8 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 29405
910-796-7215

NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Department of Environmental Quality hereby gives public notice as required by
NCGS 113A-119(b) that the following application was submitted for a development permit in an
Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the CAMA: On April 13, 2017, the N. C.
Division of Marine Fisheries proposed to construct an artificial oyster reef within the Cape
Fear River, adjacent to Carolina Beach State Park, off Dow Road, at 1010 State Park Drive,
Carolina Beach, New Hanover County. A copy of the application can be examined or copied at
the office of Courtney Spears, N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal
Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405, (910-796-7423) during normal
business hours.
Comments mailed to Braxton C. Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management, 400
Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557-3421, prior to May 20, 2017 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 these matters will be provided
upon written request.
RECEIVED
APR 2 8 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina I Enwoomental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Driv Eat, Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

NC Division of Coastal Management
Major Permit Application Computer Sheet
AEC: Cape Fear fiver
Fee: $475 919dronic transfer
CDAITS _ MHC cc _
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Agent/Contractor: self
Project Site County: New Hanover
Staff: Courtney Spears istri Wilmington
Project Name: Artificial Reef- 491 er File: n/a
River Basin: Cape Fear
Initial date of application submittal: 4-13-17
Date application "received as complete' in the Field office:
SITE DESCRIPTION/PERMIT INFORMATION
ORW: ❑YesIQ No
PNA: ❑Yes o
Photos Taken: Yes No❑
Setback Required (riparian): Yes No
Critical Habitat: ❑Yes ❑No Not Sure
15 foot waiver obtained: []Yeso
Hazard NQVfication Returned:
❑Yes [to
SAV: ❑Yes No ❑Not Sure
Shell Bottom: ❑Yes No ❑ Not
Temporary Impacts: Yes ❑No
Sure
Sandbags: ❑Yes PqNo ❑ Not Sure
Did the land use classifi ti come
Mitigatio equired (optional):
from county LUP: []Yes No
❑Yes IANO
/ooff
Moratorium Conditions:
Environment sessment Done:
Length Shoreline:
❑Yes [lo ❑NA
❑Yes ❑No/A
FT.
Shellfish Area Designation:
Project Description: (code)
Development Area: (code)
Open -o Clos
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220S Z,S—
SECONDARY WATER CLASSIFICATION — OPTIONAL (choose MAX of 4)
❑ Future Water Supply (FWS) ---Fla Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) ❑ Swamp Waters (SW)
❑ High Quality Waters (HQW) I ❑ Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)
WETLANDSIMPACTED
❑ (404) Corp. of Engineers (Jurisdictional
❑ (LS) Sea lavender (Limonium sp.)
❑ (SS) Glasswort (Salicornia sp.)
wetlands)
❑ (CJ) Saw grass (Cladium jamaioense)
❑ (SA) Salt marsh cordgrass (Spartina
❑ (SY) Salt reed grass (Spartina
alterniflora)
cynosuroides)
❑ (DS) Salt or spike grass (Distichlis
❑ (SC) Bullrush or three square (Scirpus
❑ (TY) Cattail (Typha sp.)
spicata)
sp.)
RECEIVED
❑ (JR) Black needlerush (Juncus
❑ (SP) Salt/meadow grass (Spartina
roemerianus)
patens)
APPLICATION FEE
❑ No fee required - $0.00
❑ I II(A) Private w/ D&F up to 1 acre, 3490
❑ II I(�ubtWr�J f to 1
can be applied - $250
acre; t b d -
❑ Minor Modification to a CAMA Major
❑ Major Modification to a CAMA Major
IV Any development involving D&F of
permit - $100
permit - $250
re than 1 acre - $475
❑ Permit Transfer - $100
III(B) Public or commercial w/ D&F to 1
❑ Express Permit - $2000
acre; 3490 can be applied - $400
❑ Major development extension request -
❑ II. Public or commercial/no dredge
$100
and/or fill - $400
❑ I. Private no dredge and/or fill - $250
❑ III(C) Priv. public or comm w /D&F to 1
acre; 3490 can be applied, DCM needs
DWQ agreement - $400

NCDMF AR491
Date: 4-13-17
Describe below the ACTIVITIES that have been applied for. All values should match the dimension order, and units of
measurement found in your Activities code sheet.
TYPE
REPLACE
Activity Name
Number
Choose
Choose
Dimension 1
Dimension 2
Dimension 3
Dimension 4
One
One
r4:1. ^Ltd{
New Work
Replace
I
Maint ❑
❑ Y N
/
1
New Work Lj
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y [:IN
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
Describe below the HABITAT disturbances for the application. All values should match the name, and units of measurement found
in your Habitat code sheet.
TOTAL Sq. Ft.
FINAL Sq. Ft.
TOTAL Feet
FINAL Feet
(Applied for.
(Anticipated final
(Applied for.
(Anticipated final
DISTURB TYPE
Disturbance total
disturbance.
Disturbance
disturbance.
Habitat Name
Choose One
includes any
Excludes any
total includes
Excludes any
anticipated
restoration
any anticipated
restoration and/or
restoration or
and/or temp
restoration or
temp impact
temp impacts)
impact amount)
temp impacts)
amount
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 ❑
MAY 0 4 2017
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