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October 10, 2017
Mr. Christian Preziosi
Land Management Group, Inc.
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15
Wilmington, NC 28403
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretory
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
Re: Request for CAMA Application Withdrawal- Village of Bald Head Island
Dear Mr. Preziosi:
This letter is in reference to the CAMA Major Permit application request that you submitted to the
Division of Coastal Management on behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island, which was received
as complete on May 26, 2017. The project consisted of a proposed major modification of State
Permit No. 91-14, requesting authorization to excavate a borrow site off Frying Pan Shoals, near
Bald Head Island, in Brunswick County. A request to place the application on hold was sent to us
on July 28, 2017, and the application has been on hold since that date.
On October 2, 2017, the Division of Coastal Management received your request to withdraw the
permit application referenced above. As such, this file will be retired and considered closed in
status.
Please contact me at [phone], or by email at: heather.coats(c)ncdenr.gov if you have any
question of if I can be of additional assistance.
RECEIVED
OCT 18 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
Sincerely,
Heather Coats
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Cc: MHC Files WiRO Files
Ronnie Smith, USACE Chad Coburn, DWR
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
9107967215

If you have any questions concerning these matters, please feel free to contact me by telephone
at [phone], or by email me at [e-mail].
Cc: MHC Files
WiRO Files
Kelly Johnson, DEMLR
Tyler Crumbley, USACE
Sincerely,
/tifyl� Coallt4
ea�er Coats
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
RECEIVED
OCT 13 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quallty I Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
9107%7215

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 10, 2017
Land Management Group, Inc.
c/o Mr. Greg Finch
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15
Wilmington, NC 28403
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL. S. REGAN
.Secretory
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Wector
SUBJECT: Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permit Application Submittal for
The Point at OIB, LLC
Dear Mr. Finch:
This letter is. in response to the above referenced CAMA permit application, which was accepted
as complete by the Division's Wilmington office on July 21, 2017 and extended on October 3,
2017. Processing of the application is ongoing. However, it has been determined that additional
information will be required prior to the Division taking final action on your application. These
required items are summarized below:
1) The N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral, & Land Resources (DEMLR) has notified
us that the stormwater permit application for this project was returned as
insufficiently complete to process.
Therefore, it is necessary that processing of your permit application be placed in abeyance until
such time as you have satisfied the requirements of the DEMLR. Once DEMLR has notified the
Division of Coastal Management Major Permit Section in writing that no further actions are
necessary on the part of the applicant, we will resume processing of your application.
If you can provide to this office a copy of the requested information within five working days
from the date of this letter, DCM staff will continue processing of the application and the
processing clock will not be suspended. If the required information is not received in this office
within the specified timeframe, processing of the application will be suspended in accordance
with 15A NCAC 07J.0204(d) until such time as the requested information is provided.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
9107967215
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
69 DARLINGTON AVENUE
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343
April 18, 2017
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Action ID. SAW-2012- 00040
Dr. Pace Wilber
Supervisory Fishery Biologist
Habitat Conservation Division
Atlantic Branch
NOAA Fisheries Service
219 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
Dear Dr. Wilber:
Reference is made to a Department of the Army permit application submitted by the Village of Bald Head Island
to dredge approximately 460 acres of Frying Pan Shoals and the placement of dredged material to nourish South
Beach and West Beach along the shoreline of Bald Head Island, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
This notice initiates the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultation requirements of the Magnuson -Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 USC 1855(b)2). The Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
(Corps) initial determination is that the proposed project may adversely impact EFH or associated fisheries managed
by the South Atlantic or Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Councils or the National Marine Fisheries Service. This
determination is being made based on the project's description, the location of the project, and preliminary feedback
from resource agencies on the effects of the project.
An EFH assessment is provided to facilitate your review and determination of the project's effects on EFH and
Federally managed fisheries. The project public notice can be accessed at:
htto://www. saw. usace. army.mil/Missions/ReeulatoryPermitProeram/PublicNotices.asI)x
In accordance with the Act, the Corps requests your Agency's final determination of the effects of this project on
EFH and Federally managed fisheries, and asks that you provide comments and any conservation measures that
would serve to mitigate for these impacts.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Ronnie Smith at the letterhead address, by
telephone at 910-251-4829, by fax at 910-2514025, or by email at: [e-mail].
Sincerely
Scott C. McLendon
Chief, Regulatory Division
Enclosures:
EFH assessment
RECEIVED
APR 2 4 2017
DCM- MHD CITY

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Copy Furnished (with enclosures):
Ken Riley
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division — Atlantic Branch
101 Pivers Island Road
Beaufort, NC 28516-9722
Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
USFWS — Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Copy Furnished (without enclosures):
Doug Huggett
CAMA Major Permits Coordinator
NCDCM
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead,City, NC
Debra Wilson
Wilmington District Manager
NCDCM
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
Tara McPherson
Wilmington District Manager
NCDCM
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
Shane Staples
NCDMF - Southern Coastal
5285 Hwy 70 West
Morehead City, NC 28557
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August 10, 2017
Mr. Ronnie Smith
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Wilmington District
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
69 Darlington.Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
RE: Department of Army - Permit Modification Request (USACE Action Id. SAW-2012-00040)
Village of Bald Head Island Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Additional Information in Response to Federal Agency Comments
Dear Mr. Smith:
By way of this letter and on behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island (Applicant), Land
Management Group, Inc. (LMG) (agent) is providing additional information in response to
comments transmitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (letter dated June 14,
2017) regarding the Village's proposed dredging of a borrow site located on Frying Pan Shoals
(FPS) and associated nourishment of the West Beach and South Beach shorelines of Bald Head
Island, North Carolina.
In consideration of the concerns raised by NMFS and their accompanying recommendation to
explore other viable sand -source alternatives, the Village is currently evaluating options to
prioritize the use of the previously authorized borrow site located on Jay Bird Shoals (JBS)
(including both the partially recovered area dredged in 2009 and the remaining, undredged
portion of the borrow site). Currently, the only alternative borrow site available for near term
sand placement at Bald Head Island (BHI) is sand remaining in the developed JBS borrow site.
Options other than JBS and FPS are not feasible. For instance, there is not sufficient sand within
the Bald Head Creek borrow area. Moreover, only a small dredge can be utilized at that
location. Therefore, the Bald Head Creek site is not suitable for any large-scale nourishment
event. With respect to the, Wilmington Harbor Channel as a potential borrow site, all sand
dredged by the Corps of Engineers (COE) in 2017/18 as part of their regularly occurring channel
maintenance will be placed on Oak Island pursuant to the Wilmington Harbor Sand
Management Plan (WHSMP). Hence, there will not be sufficient sand quantities available to the
Village in the near future.
www.lmgroup.net • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 Received
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Within the developed JBS borrow site, there is an estimated 900,000 cy of sand remaining in
the undredged portion of the site and lying outside a Cultural, Resource Exclusion area.
Additionally, there is almost 1 Mcflavailable) which lies within the area previously excavated in
2009. The predicted volume required to be placed on South Beach in 2018/19 is approximately
1.M cy. Subsequent to that sand placement; the Village will be the recipient of the next two (2)
federal channel maintenance/beach disposal projects. This would theoretically allow the.use of
the FPS borrow, area to be deferred nearly 10 years into the future. It does not; however,
obviate, the need to complete the permitting for the FPS borrow site since it would likely be
required as a sand source after a major hurricane.
The use of the AS site (if -viable in terms of both sand quality and quantity) would address more
immediate nourishment needs that will require an estimated iMcy of material in the winter of
2018/19. Note that a long-term borrow site consisting of high volumes of beach -compatible
sand (from a borrow site exhibiting physical conditions conducive for relatively rapid recovery)
will ultimately be, needed to offset long-term sand deficits along South Beach and West Beach,
Ta_that', end, the Village intends -to continue its request for authorization for the use of the
proposed FPS borrow site. In the interim, use of the JBS site will likely be able to address the
more immediate nourishment. needs. while deferring and ultimately reducing physical
disturbance to the FPS site.
It is the intent of, the Village to request a permit modification authorizing the dredging of
approximately 11VIcy of sand, from the JBS site. Pending, the results of updated vibracore
sampling of the infill areas of the previously dredged JBS site and the demonstration of
adequate volumes of high quality, beach -compatible sand, the Village will likely seek to dredge
750,000 cy from areas which have infilled'via deposition of sand since 2009 and to obtain the
remaining needed volume of 250,000 cy from the unexcavated portion of the site. It is believed
that such a plan is deemed favorable at this time based upon the following considerations:
(1) It helps to avoid disturbance to the FPS borrowsite over the next several years
(potentially up to a decade into the future);,
(2) It meets the intent of the terminal groin permit condition which limits the volume of
dredging to 250,000 'cy' on the unexcavated portion' of JBS without triggering
intensive monitoring of the Oak'lsland shoreline; and
(3) It addresses the requirement stipulated by both permit condition and state statute
for the Sponsor of a terminal groin project to keep the fillet of the groin full.
Upon receipt and analysis of, all sediment data, the Village will prepare and submit a formal
written request, to the COE (and state permitting agencies) detailing the revised, proposed
action with accompanying plan drawings. In addition, we will continue to coordinate with your
office to determine an appropriate course of action for seeking authorization for the long-term
use of the FPS borrow site. In doing so, we intend to address remaining, applicable federal
agency comments under separate correspondence in the near future. In the Interim, please
www.lmgroup.net • Phone: [phone] • Fax: 930AS2.0060
3005 Wrightsville Ave:, Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403
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feel free to contact me vial phone at 910-452-0001 or by email at cordzio ic& , iikebujj.het
should you have any questions regarding the information provided.
Sincerely,
Christian Preziosi
Land Management Group, Inc. (permit agent)
Cc. Chris McCall, Village of Bald Head Island
Erik Olsen, Olsen Associates
Heather Coats, DCM-Wilmington
Tara MacPherson, DCM-Wilmington
www.lmgroup.net • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 20403
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
July 28, 2017
Land Management Group, Inc.
Mr. Christian Preziosi
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15
Wilmington, NC 28403
Dear Mr. Preziosi:
Rom'
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
This letter acknowledges your email/letter sent on July 27, 2017 in which you indicated that
you wish to place your CAMA Major Permit application, acting as agent for the Village of Bald
Head Island, in abeyance. Based on this request, processing of your application will be terminated
until such time as a written request is received in this office requesting a resumption of application
processing. As required by NCAC T15A:07J.0204(d), during the pendency of any termination of
processing, the permit processing period will not run. Upon my receipt of a written request to
reinitiate processing, the Division of Coastal Management will resume processing of the application
at the point where it was terminated.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me at [phone],
or by e-mail at [e-mail].
cc: MHC Files
Wilmington Files
Ronnie Smith, USACE
Chad Coburn, DWR
Sincerely,
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Heather Coats
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
RECEIVED
AUG 01 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
9107967215

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LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP mc.
Environmental Consultants
July 27, 2017
Ms. Debra Wilson
NC Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
RE: NC CAMA Permit Application — Major Modification Request to State Permit No. 91-14
Village of Bald Head Island Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Request to Place Application on Voluntary Hold
Dear Debbie:
By way of this letter and on behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island (Applicant), Land Management
Group, Inc. (LMG) (agent) is requesting to place a voluntary hold on the Major Modification Request
to State Permit No. 91-14 submitted on December 20, 2016. The Village is currently evaluating
options to help address comments received from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
during the federal Public Notice period.
Should you have any questions or would like to discuss, please feel free to contact me via phone at
910-452-0001 or by email at [e-mail]. Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
Land Management Group, Inc. (permit agent)
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Christian Ri„��P,p ,.�,
Preziosi
Christian Preziosi
Environmental Consultant RECEIVED
CC. Chris McCall, Village of Bald Head Island AUG U 12017
Erik Olsen, Olsen Associates p CITY
Heather Coats, DCM-Wilmington DCM_ MH
Tara MacPherson, DCM-Wilmington
Ronnie Smith, USACE Wilmington Regulatory Branch
Chad Coburn, NC DWR-Wilmington
RECEIVED
www.lmgroup.net • Phone:910AS2.0001 • Fax:910AS2.0060 DCM WILMINGTON, NC
380S Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 JUL 2 7 2017

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FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major'Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather..coats(oncdenr.gov
Fax: 395`-3964 Courle"MO_ _16a33),. -
SUBJECT: COMA /Dredge 8 Fi►l'App'Ifcation Review,'
Applicant: The Village of Bald Head Island'(MM91-14)
Project Location: a borrow area within Frying Pan Shoals Formation; and at'South Beach,
adjacent to the.Atlantic Ocean, and at West Beach adjacent to the Cape Fear
River, on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County
Proposed Project:. to use Frying Pan Shoats as a long-term beach maintenance borrow site and
to expand the existing Federal disposal templates on, West and South Beaches
Please indicate below your agency's positionmorviewpoint on the proposed -project and
return<ttifs form to NeathereCoats at the, address above by July 1; 101.7. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson at' [phone] when
appropriate in -depth -comments withsupporting`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 forreasons:described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED A DATED'
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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OVALRY
June 21, 2017
Mr, Chris McCall
Village of Bald Head Island
P.O. Box 3009
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
Subject: EXEMPTION
Stormwater Project No. SW8170607
Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Brunswick County
Dear Mr. McCall:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
On June 7, 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
June 16, 2017 has determined that the development activities proposed at this time will not pose a threat to surface
water quality from stormwater runoff. The Director has determined that projects that are reviewed and approved by
the Division as not posing a water quality threat from stormwater runoff should not be subject to the stormwater
management permitting requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000, the stormwater rules. By copy of this letter, we are
informing you that this project will not require a stormwater management permit.
If the subject project disturbs one acre or more and has a point source discharge of stormwater runoff, then it is also
subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater discharge requirements. You
are required to have an NPDES permit for stormwater discharge from projects meeting these criteria. All temporary
built -upon area associated with the construction of the project must be removed within 30 days of completion of the
project, or when it is no longer needed, whichever occurs first.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter please contact Georgette Scott at
[phone], or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
For Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
GDS/gds: MStormwateAPerrnits & ProjectM20171170607 Exemption12017 06 permit 170607
cc: Land Management Group, Inc. RECEIVED
Bald Head island Building Inspections
Tara MacPherson/Shaun Simpson-DCM WIRO
DCM Morehead City JUL 0 7 2017
Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File
DCM- MILD CITY
State of North Carohna I Environmental Quality 1 Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Wilatngton Regional Office I t27 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, NC 28405
9107967215

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
Fl") APPLICANT: The Pdlage of Bald Head Island COUNTY: Brunswick
RECEIVE®
JUN 12 2017
PROJECT NAME: Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project (MM91-14) nnr(%nn�� n,AAyI�e
LOCATION OF PROJECT: within the Frying Pan Shoals formation and along the beachfroWs'6t'SoutA'W DhC ITY
adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and West Beach, adjacent to the Cape Fer River, on BHI
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 5-26-17 `/
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: No
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: No
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tara MacPherson
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DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: 'g—
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT:
PUBLIC NOTICE RECD: 6-10-17 ✓
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO:
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: I
MAIL OUT DATE: 6-7-17
FEDERAL DUE DATE:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY
To Be Forwarded: n/a
To Be Forwarded: n/a
DISTRICT OFFICE: WILMINGTON
FEE REC'D: $475 #47820 (deposited by MHC)
END OF NOTICE DATE: 7-1-17 ^/
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June 7, 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. coatsal --ncdenrpov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: The Village of Bald Head Island (MM91-14)
Project Location: a borrow area within Frying Pan Shoals Formation, and at South Beach,
adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and at West Beach adjacent to the Cape Fear
River, on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County
Proposed Project: to use Frying Pan Shoals as a long-term beach maintenance borrow site and
to expand the existing Federal disposal templates on West and South Beaches
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 July 1, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson 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 th V vi c 4—of DATED G 9 f( 7
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 7, 2017
TO:
Dan Sams
District Manager-DEMLR
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. coatsonncdenr.aov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-1 36r
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: The Village of Bald Head Island (MM91-14)
Project Location: a borrow area within Frying Pan Shoals Formation, and at South Beach,
adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and at West Beach adjacent to the Cape Fear
River, on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County
Proposed Project: to use Frying Pan Shoals as a long-term beach maintenance borrow site and
to expand the existing Federal disposal templates on West and South Beaches
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return thisform, to Heather Coa7at the address above by July 1, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson 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
t t { are incorporated. See attached. Alt c"q,h -,F �4.8,"
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comments.
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 J U N �i 2 2017
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Governor
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Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: The Village of Bald Head Island (MM91-14)
Project Location: a borrow area within Frying Pan Shoals Formation, and at South Beach,
adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and at West Beach adjacent to the Cape Fear
River, on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County
Proposed Project: to use Frying Pan Shoals as a long-term beach maintenance borrow site and
to expand the existing Federal disposal templates on West and South Beaches
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 July 1, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson 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.
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State of North Carolina I Environmenlal Quality I Coastal Management iI OLIO(1j&TON, NQ
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2017

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
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RECEIVED
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JUN 12 2017
DOA
TO: Tim Walton STATE PROPERTY
Dept of Administration OFFICE
State Property Office
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(d)-niodenroov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: The Village of Bald Head Island (MM91-14)
Project Location: a borrow area within Frying Pan Shoals Formation, and at South Beach,
adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and at West Beach adjacent to the Cape Fear
River, on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County
Proposed Project: to use Frying Pan Shoals as a long-term beach maintenance borrow site and
to expand the existing Federal disposal templates on West and South Beaches
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 July 1, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson 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**
V This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED DATED W /"
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State of North Carolina] Environmental Quality I Coastal Management DCM WILMINGTON, NC
127 Cardinal Drive Exl, Wilmington, NC 29405
910-796-7215 41UN 2,017

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ROY COOPER
(iovemar
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
Coastal Management BRAXTON DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Director
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JUf4 21 2017
TO: Shannon Jenkins NC DMF QCM- MHp CITY
Shellfish Sanitation Section
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(aDncdenr.gov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: The Village of Bald Head Island (MM91-14)
Project Location: a borrow area within Frying Pan Shoals Formation, and at South Beach,
adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and at West Beach adjacent to the Cape Fear
River, on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County
Proposed Project: to use Frying Pan Shoals as a long-term beach maintenance borrow site and
to expand the existing Federal disposal templates on West and South Beaches
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 July 1, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson 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.
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NC DOT
DISTRICT 3
David Harris
NC DOT
Roadside Environmental Unit
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
7ilr,,t.r
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsaC).ncdenraov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: The Village of Bald Head Island (MM91-14)
Project Location: a borrow area within Frying Pan Shoals Formation, and at South Beach,
adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and at West Beach adjacent to the Cape Fear
River, on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County
Proposed Project: to use Frying Pan Shoals as a long-term beach maintenance borrow site and
to expand the existing Federal disposal templates on West and South Beaches
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 July 1, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson 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 DATED l�
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DCM WILMINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management JUN 2 2 2017
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 7, 2017
TO:
Chris McCall
Bald Head Island Village Manager
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Do,v rnr
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(a)ncdenrgov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: The Village of Bald Head Island (MM91-14)
Project Location: a borrow area within Frying Pan Shoals Formation, and at South Beach,
adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and at West Beach adjacent to the Cape Fear
River, on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County
Proposed Project: to use Frying Pan Shoals as a long-term beach maintenance borrow site and
to expand the existing Federal disposal templates on West and South Beaches
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 July 1, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: his 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 DATED
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Public Water Supply-WiRO
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(a).ncdenrgov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: The Village of Bald Head Island (MM91-14)
Project Location: a borrow area within Frying Pan Shoals Formation, and at South Beach,
adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and at West Beach adjacent to the Cape Fear
River, on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County
Proposed Project: to use Frying Pan Shoals as a long-term beach maintenance borrow site and
to expand the existing Federal disposal templates on West and South Beaches
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 July 1, 2017. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson 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 DATED �oZ /
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DCM WILMINGTON, NC
State of Noah Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 J U N 15 2017
910-796-7215

RECEIVED
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT JUN 12 2017
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Village of BHI
DCM- MHD CITY
PROJECT NAME: Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Project site includes an approximately 460 acre proposed
borrow area with a 22.5 acre fairway within the Frying Pan Shoals formation and approximately
21,800 linear feet of beachfront area along South Beach adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and West
Beach, adjacent to the Cape Fear River, on Bald Head Island, Brunswick County.
Photo Index - West and South Beach Nourishment Area: 2006: 11-6178 2000: 11-104
Frying Pan Shoals Borrow Site: See Sheet 7 of 9 with attachment for coordinates.
West and South Beach Nourishment Area: Lat: 330 52' 05.1385" N Long: 78' 00' 49.1098"
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/ Dredge & Fill
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Date of Scoping Meeting — November 13, 2016
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 1/25/17 Complete- 5/26/17
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Village of Bald Head Island
Land Classification From LUP — Disposal Area Only- Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: OEA, PT, EW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — N/A Planned - N/A
(G) Estimated Rate of Erosion: 8' per year Source-2011 LTAASCR Update
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED
(A) (Open Water)
472 acres
Frying Pan Shoals
20 560,320 sq. ft
(B) Oceanfront Beach above N14W
5 acres (218,000 sq. ft.)
Beach Profile below NHW
30 acres (1,306,800 sq. ft.)
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 507 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing a Major Modification of State Permit No. 91-
14 for the use of Frying Pan Shoals as a long-term beach maintenance borrow site and to expand the
existing Federal disposal templates on West Beach and South Beach on Bald Head Island.

Village of Bald Head Island
Major Modification to State Permit No. 91-14
Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Bald Head Island is part of an island group known as Smith Island, located at the confluence of the
Cape Fear River and Atlantic Ocean between Fort Fisher and Oak Island/Caswell Beach in
Brunswick County. The island is accessed by private boat or a private ferry service from Southport.
This project borrow area is along the western side of Frying Pan Shoals located approximately 1 mile
southeast of the area between South Beach and West Beach on Bald Head Island known as "The
Point", and encompasses approximately 460 acres. The project borrow site is bordered by the
Atlantic Ocean and the disposal areas are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and east, the
Cape Fear River to the west and residential properties to the north.
The project areas on South Beach and West Beach are located within the Ocean Erodible Area of
Environmental Concern (AEC). The annual erosion rate for the project area is 8'/year per the
Division of Coastal Management's 2011 Annual Erosion Rate maps. A portion of West Beach north
of the constructed terminal groin (along West Beach) has a 2'/year erosion rate. The Coastal
Resources Commission established this erosion rate in 2009 by Declaratory Ruling.
The South Beach portion of the project falls within the USACE Wilmington Harbor Sand
Management Plan project, which authorizes the placement of material excavated from the federal
navigation channel on South Beach at Years 2 and 4 of a 6-year cycle. South Beach last received
sand under the federal project in the winter of 2014/2015. A short stretch of West Beach was also
included in the last two disposal events. West Beach was also previously nourished in 2006 under
State Permit #62-05, issued to the Village of Bald Head Island on April 28, 2005 (Federal Permit No.
198000291). State Permit #62-05 authorized the excavation of approximately 40,000 cubic yards of
material from Bald Head Creek, which was then deposited on West Beach. State Permit #139-10
authorized the dredging of approximately 140,000 cubic yards of additional material from the mouth
of Bald Head Creek, which was placed on both West & South Beaches in 2012.
State Permit #9-95, issued to the Village of Bald Head Island, authorized nourishment of a portion of
South Beach. A minor modification of the permit was granted on July 7, 1995 by means of a CRC
variance, for installation of the sand groin field on South Beach (Federal Permit #199404687). A
minor modification of State Permit #9-95 was also issued by CRC variance for the construction of a
300-linear foot sandbag revetment west of Groin # 16 and extending towards "The Point" on August
8, 2011. State Permit #67-09 was issued to the Village of Bald Head Island for the dredging of
approximately 1.86 million cubic yards of sand from Jay Bird Shoals for the renourishment of South
and West Beaches. Work under this permit was performed in 2010. This proposal has been
submitted as a major modification to State Permit No. 91-14, which was issued to the Village of Bald
Head Island on October 21, 2014 for construction of a terminal groin structure and associated sand
fillet. This permit is due to expire on December 31, 2017. Phase I of the terminal groin (1100 ft. long
section) was constructed at "The Point" in 2015

The waters of the Atlantic Ocean contiguous with this portion of the Cape Fear River are classified as
SB by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources. The waters are not designated as a Primary
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Nursery Area (PNA) by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. They are CLOSED to the harvesting
of shellfish.
PROPOSED PROJECT:
The applicant is proposing a Major Modification of State Permit No. 91-14 for the use of Frying Pan
Shoals as a long -tern beach maintenance borrow site and to expand the existing disposal templates on
West Beach and South Beach on Bald Head Island. The application states that the permitted terminal
groin, sand tube groin and periodic nourishment events through the Wilmington Harbor and Town
nourishment project are not sufficient to mitigate erosion on South Beach or West Beach. While the
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) identified Frying Pan Shoals as a potential long-term sand
source for these areas it identified Jay Bird Shoals and the mouth of Bald Head Creek as preferred
borrow areas. Concerns were expressed by agencies relative to the use of Frying Pan Shoals during
review. In the original application for the terminal groin project the applicant had stated that the
preferred sand source for fillet creation was the remaining portion of the Jay Bird Shoals borrow site
authorized by State Permit 67-09. The preferred sand source the Village identified for any needed
mitigation on West Beach was the remainder of the Bald Head Creek mouth borrow site, as authorized
under State Permit 139-10. The three segments of the federal inner -ocean entrance channel near Bald
Head Island have also been identified as a potential sand source. A discussion of alternate sand source
sites, dated received on April 3, 2017, has been submitted with this project (see Application
Attachments).
According to the applicant, Frying Pan Shoals contains an approximately 460 acre sand source on the
western portion of the shoal located approximately 1 mile seaward of the southeastern shoreline of
Bald Head Island (see Sheets 1,4,5 and 6 of 6). According to multiple Vibracores analyzed for sand
quality (see Figure 1 of Attachment A), the applicant has determined that composite samples from the
borrow site taken to a maximum depth of - 25 ft. at MLW contain 92.09% mean sand content and an
average of 2% fines (see Sand Search Investigation and Narrative). DCM determined that the
sampling performed did not meet the technical standards for beach fill projects described in 15A NCAC
07H .0312. Spacing requirements were not met and some samples were not taken to the proposed
excavation depth. On March 6, 2017 a request for additional information was sent to the applicant
including a request for additional sampling. Mr. Erik Olsen stated that for the Frying Pan Shoals
Sand Search reliance was made on the geotechnical findings of the Jay Bird Shoals borrow site, as
well as a site specific sub -bottom survey and other cores acquired by the Wilmington District,
USACOE in 2009. He further states that these efforts provide excellent secondary references for
the determination of both the depth and the nature of high quality sediment associated with a future
borrow site at the location proposed (see Response to Request for Additional Information and
Attachment dated received March 28, 2017). In late May 2017 it came to the attention of DCM
that the Regulatory Reform Act of 2016-2017 was passed by the General Assembly and signed

into law by the Governor as Session Law 2017-10. The law includes language that exempts NC's
cape
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shoals, including Frying Pan Shoals from the technical standards of beach fill projects. On May
24, 2017 DCM sent an email to determine if the applicant intended to submit any additional
information to support the application. In a response from the applicant they stated that the Sand
Search Investigation characterizes the nature and quality of the material contained within the proposed
borrow site and therefor would not be submitting additional sampling information to DCM (see
Attachment A). The applicant has responded to the USACE's additional information request, and no
further sediment sampling is proposed.
The application states that the proposed borrow site would provide 8.5 Million cubic yards of
compatible material if excavated to a depth of -25 ft. NAVD88 and 5.2 Million cubic yards of
material if excavated to a depth of -20 ft. NAVD88. The narrative includes characteristics of the
borrow site as a potential sand source due to numerous factors including accessibility, presence of
high quality beach compatible sediment, ability to avoid cultural resources and a statement that the
area is highly dynamic and highly depositional (see Sand Search Investigation and Narrative). A
discussion on Borrow Site Recovery for Frying Pan Shoals is included in the Narrative (see
Narrative). The application states that excavation would be conducted to a maximum depth of -21 ft.
NAVD88 with -2 ft. overdepth (see Sheet 8 of 9) utilizing a 27"-30" cutter suction dredge. A
submerged pipeline would provide disposal on the South and West Beach shorelines. According to
the applicant, existing water depths within the fairway range from -15 to — 21 NAVD88 and existing
water depths on the overall borrow area range from -15 to -5 NAVD88 (See Sheet 8 of 9).
Hydrographic surveys and marine cultural resource investigation have identified a buffer exclusion
area within the proposed sand source footprint measuring approximately 9.7 acres that would be
avoided (see Narrative and Sheets 7 and 9 of 9).
An additional "fairway" within the western portion of the proposed excavation area, not to exceed
400 ft. in width or 22.5 acres, is proposed for construction if deemed necessary by the dredge
contractor (see Narrative and Sheets 5-7 of 9). A review of the Sand Search Investigation has
determined that VIBRACORE data for this area was not included in the Sand Search Investigation
Report. According to Mr. Olsen, the spatial extent of the VIBRACORES acquired was physically
limited by operational and safety considerations. The Narrative states that any beach compatible
material excavated from the proposed "fairway" would be placed on South and/or West Beach.
Physical monitoring of the entire proposed disposal site and the proposed excavation area would be
conducted by the Village of Bald Head Island annually for three years and biannually after each
specific dredging event. The applicant states that monitoring data would be utilized to calculate
deposition rates or "recharge" of the site as part of the existing BM comprehensive Shoreline
Monitoring Program, which is reported annually.
According to the applicant, the proposed limits of the beach fill template is an expansion from the
Federal template, which has been the recipient of multiple projects associated with the Wilmington

Harbor navigation project (beginning in 2000). The proposed limits of beach fill expand the previous
template from Station 0+00 to Station 8+00 on West Beach to and from Station 134-+00-to1itatiom D
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218+00 on South Beach, with a potential taper past Station 218+00 The applicant states that the beach
construction berm will maintain an 8ft. elevation in order to be consistent with prior USACE disposal
events. The beach profile would have an average width of 100 linear ft. over the length of the entire
21,800 ft. disposal template area and would include a mild slope on the oceanward edge (see MP-2
and Sheet 2 and 3 of 9). The application states that the Village of Bald Head Island will be responsible
for any site revegetation or stabilization that is deemed necessary by Resource Agencies. Post -
construction tilling would be conducted as deemed necessary by Resource Agencies after each fill
event. According to the applicant, a maximum of 1,306,800 sq. ft. of fill would be placed below mean
high water in an area measuring approximately 30 acres. The proposed beach fill project would have
an excavated volume of up to 1.87 million cubic yards of material placed for the current proposed
event. According to the applicant, the Frying Pan Shoal Site has a maximum compatible volume of 8.5
million cubic yards of material available for long-term use.
Surveying commitments and mitigation thresholds have been described in the Inlet Management Plan
submitted as part of the application package (see attached plan for details). A draft EIS has been
reviewed by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and commenting agencies. The final EIS
has not yet been released by the USACE.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
The proposed excavation of the Frying Pan Shoals Borrow site could result in the excavation of
approximately 20,560,320 sq. ft. of Public Trust Area and Estuarine Waters. The subsequent
beach disposal would result in the filling of approximately 218,000 sq. ft. of unvegetated beach
above MHW and approximately 1,306,800 sq. ft. of area below MHW. The proposed borrow
area and associated "fairway" contains the potential for excavation of up to 472 acres of Public
Trust Area and Estuarine Waters. Minor increases in turbidity should be expected during
construction.
Submitted by: Tara MacPherson Date: June 7, 2017 Office: Wilmington

Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Applicant: Village of Bald Head Island
Project Narrative:
I. Introduction
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The south -facing shoreline of Bald Head Island (i.e. South Beach) experiences on -going and chronic
erosion resulting in predictable sand losses and shoreline recession. Severe erosion has been chronicled
along South Beach (particularly its western reach) since the 1970s. Under the most recent detailed
physical monitoring, Olsen Associates, Inc. (2016) reported that the Island's gross volumetric loss
(excluding East Beach) over the November 2000 to May 2016 timeframe was approximately 5.733 Mcy
(corresponding to an average annualized loss of 371,700 cy). The highest rates of sand loss have
occurred principally at the extreme west end of South Beach in the vicinity of the Cape Fear River
entrance. This prompted the Village of Bald Head Island (Village) to procure authorizations for, and
subsequently construct, a 1,300-If terminal groin at this location. Construction of the terminal groin
structure was completed in December 2015.
While the terminal groin addresses chronic shoreline losses along western South Beach, it has been
documented that the terminal groin and existing sand tube groin field are not sufficient, in and of
themselves, to prevent or to adequately offset sand losses from South Beach or West Beach. As a result,
periodic nourishment through both the federally -sponsored Wilmington Harbor dredge and disposal
project and Village -sponsored engineered beach projects are required to mitigate erosion along the
entirety of South Beach and West Beach. The threat to existing homes, dunes and infrastructure as a
result of the erosion and shoreline recession has prompted the Village to seek longer term beach
nourishment options. Predicted sand volume needs for South Beach and West Beach were identified in
the terminal groin EIS (for both the terminal groin alternative and non-structural alternatives). Frying
Pan Shoals was identified at that time as a long term sand source with the potential to satisfy the sand
volume requirements for South Beach and West Beach in the future.
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LAMA Permit 91-14 Major Modification, Project Narrative, December 2016 (updated March 2017)
Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project Village of Bald Head Island 1

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II. Existing Conditions
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Bald Head Island is a 3-mile long south -facing barrier island located immediately eastward of the
mouth of the Cape Fear River at 33.85"N, 77.9889°W (NAD27). The island forms the southern terminus
of the Smith Island complex at Cape Fear Point from which Frying Pan Shoals extend over thirty miles
southeastward into the Atlantic Ocean.
Bald Head Island's east and south shorelines (East Beach and South Beach, respectively) front the
Atlantic Ocean. The western shoreline (a.k.a. West Beach) is located immediately adjacent to, and
fronts, the Cape Fear River entrance. The north side of the island is bounded by the Bald Head Creek
estuary. The remainder of Smith Island is composed of interior tidal creeks (including Cape Creek and
Deep Creek), associated tidal marsh, Middle Island, and Bluff Island. The mouth of the Cape Fear River
(over one mile in width) separates Bald Head Island from the eastern end of Oak Island (or Caswell
Beach).
Frying Pan Shoals is a submerged extension of a large-scale cuspate foreland (i.e. accretional feature
formed by processes of longshore drift and prevailing wind and wave conditions). The shoals extend
over thirty miles offshore from the eastern end of Bald Head Island. Evaluations conducted by the
USACE as part of the General Reevaluation Report (GRR) for the Brunswick County Beaches Coastal
Storm Damage Reduction Project indicate the presence of substantial volumes of "beach -compatible"
material within Frying Pan Shoals.
Olsen Associates, Inc. (OA) has identified a viable sand source (i.e. borrow site) along the west side
of the shoal approximately 1 mile seaward of the southeastern shoreline of Bald Head Island (Olsen
Associates, Inc. 2016). As part of that sand search investigation, Geodynamics performed a
hydrographic survey of the area of interest (since NOAA charts are highly inaccurate in this dynamic
area). Similarly, Tidewater Atlantic Research, Inc. (TAR) performed two (2) phases of marine cultural
resource investigation to discern the location of potential wrecks. The Phase II investigation identified
one small buffer area mapped around one cluster of magnetic anomalies recommended to be avoided
(TAR 2016). Accordingly, the project design has delineated a 9.73 A Exclusion Zone within the borrow
site based upon the T.A.R. findings.
Athena Technologies was retained to obtain multiple VIBRACORES within the proposed area of
interest. Those cores have been logged and analyzed for sand quality. CA subsequently completed a
summary report of the Sand Search Investigation (Olsen Associates 2016). According to this report, the
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grand mean sand content for composite samples from the proposed borrow site was 92.09%, and the
percent fines measured over depth (to -25 ft MLW) was low (2% on average). Itk9W-reUN&CITY
expected based upon these results and the findings of other geotechnical investigations in similarly
occurring, nearby shoal features that depositional sediments above a certain elevation within the
defined borrow area will be of beach quality. The continuity of the predicted horizon of sands above
either clay or silty sands is highly predictable at this location (Olsen Associates 2016). The permit
request will seek authorization to dredge above that horizon.
III. Proposed Work
In order to plan for and address expected sediment deficits over the next several decades, the
Village of Bald Head Island has identified an approximate 460-acre sand source site for the acquisition of
beach -compatible material suitable for placement along the South and West Beach shorelines. The
volume of sand placed for such a project should be sufficient to both address expected sediment losses
between federal disposal events, as well as ensure adequate improved beach widths along the entirety
of the South Beach shorefront. The proposed borrow source to be permitted is located on the western
portion of the Frying Pan Shoals formation approximately 1 mile off the southeast shoreline of Bald
Head Island. Sediment identified within the Frying Pan Shoals borrow site will be excavated by cutter
suction dredge and pumped by submerged pipeline to the South Beach and West Beach shorelines.
Assuming a neat sand volume to -20 ft NAVD88, the identified borrow site could theoretically yield up to
5.2 Mcy. To an elevation of -25 ft NAVD88, the neat sand volume is estimated to be 8.5 Mcy. It is
anticipated that these tentative maximum volumes would be reduced by the inability of any dredge
operation to effectively excavate all sediment within a defined contract borrow site. There will also be a
small percentage loss of sediment during excavation and placement operations. Within the borrow area
there is included a 9.73 A Exclusion Zone intended to avoid impact to potential cultural resources.
The proposed limits of beach fill are from Station 0+00 on West Beach to Station 218+00 on
eastern South Beach (see Sheet 2 of 9). The beach fill berm will maintain an approximate average
elevation of +8 ft. NGVD which is consistent with prior beach disposal berms constructed by the
Wilmington District USACOE since 2001. A mild slope in the seaward direction will be introduced into
the berm (by grading) to reduce post -placement scarping and enhance post -construction turtle nesting
activities. Should dune erosion or benching be evident at the time of construction, up to 5 cy of sand
per ft. of shorefront would be mechanically moved and graded to repair the duneline. Any revegetation
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necessary for dune stabilization would be performed by the Village under separate cont wc3.suhselyyIVVytl1�ttnl1��
TY
to fill placement completion by the dredge contractor. Post -construction beach tilling will be performedD C'I
based upon consultation with Resource Agencies after each future fill event.
It can be reliably assumed that a 27"-30" cutter suction dredge (Ocean Certified) will be utilized
to excavate material from the permitted site. Draft considerations for such plant argue for the inclusion
of an excavated access fairway between the -20 ft contour and the westernmost boundary of the
borrow site. The creation of an optional fairway will be at the discretion of the dredge contractor. Any
material to be removed from a fairway (if constructed) is beach compatible and would be placed within
the shorefront beach fill site. The effective width of the fairway would not exceed 400 ft. Its maximum
effective area would be 22.5 acres, or less.
Borrow Site Recovery
The selection of the proposed Bald Head Island borrow site capitalized on the findings of
hydrographic surveys, geotechnical investigations, and two phases of cultural resource investigation. Of
specific interest in the development of the borrow site were the following characteristics:
• reasonable accessibility to Bald Head Island;
• documented strata of high quality beach compatible sediment suitable for meeting both State
Standards and post -placement performance criteria acceptable to the Engineer and the
project Sponsor;
• desirable constructability characteristics for purposes of sand excavation and beach fill
construction by an ocean -certified cutter suction dredge;
• avoidance of cultural resources necessary for operational feasibility, and
• siting of the borrow area in a known dynamic but highly depositional area for purposes of
ensuring rapid substrate recovery.
The design depth of the proposed borrow site is such that substrate sediments exposed immediately
after project construction will continue to consist of high quality sands. Future sedimentary conditions
will therefore initially be influenced by slumping of excavation perimeter side slopes (i.e., sand) and
deposition from predictable sediment transport along the marginal shoal feature as presently exists
today. Advance quantification of infilling rates are difficult due to equilibration processes between cut
and uncut portions of shoal during the first few years following dredging. Physical monitoring pf e
pi}tts�t - j v ED
borrow site recovery is proposed. It is well documented however that the section of shoal i08nMINGT0N, NC
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naturally depositional both in the modern day and the morphological sense. Regardless of future
realized sediment deposition rates, the probability of sedimentation by similar sandy material (in
contrast to fines, organics, clays, etc.) is excellent (McNinch, 2009) and is the principal post -construction
borrow site characteristic desired for purposes of rapid recovery of benthic communities (Bergquist,
et.al. 2008) and minimization of potential effects to EFH.
IV. Post -Construction Monitoring
The Village as permittee will perform physical monitoring of a dredged borrow site immediately
after construction, annually for three (3) years and biennially thereafter. The post -construction
bathymetry will be compared annually with subsequent monitoring results to calculate in -filling or
"recharge" of the site. The results of the monitoring will be incorporated into the Village's existing
comprehensive Shoreline Monitoring Program and reported annually.
The footprint of each monitoring survey shall include the entire permitted site as well as the
actual area of excavation within. Any changes in morphology to the Frying Pan Shoals formation will be
evaluated and discussed — as relevant. Changes in bathymetry proximate to any cultural resource buffer
will be monitored.
The Village will coordinate with all State and Federal regulatory agencies prior to the initiation of
each redundant excavation within the overall permitted area. The strategic design rationale for each
excavation will be provided for all subsequent dredging operations or contracts proposed by the Village.
The frequency of physical monitoring surveys will be "reset" after each dredging event.
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V. Source of Information
Berquist, D.C., S.E. Crowe, M. Levisen and R.F. Van Dolah. 2008. Change and recovery of physical and
biological characteristics at beach and borrow areas impacted by the 2005 Folly Beach nourishment
project. For Charleston District, US Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston, South Carolina. Final
Report by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
McNinch, Jesse. 2009. Literature Review of Cuspate Forelands, Implications to Dredging Frying Pan
Shoals. Prepared for USACE, unpublished. 64 pp.
Olsen Associates, Inc., 2011. Bald Head Island, NC. Beach Monitoring Program: Monitoring Report No. 9
(May 2010 - May 2011). Report prepared for Village of Bald Head Island. Olsen Associates, Inc. 2618
Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL 32204. 69 pp plus app.
Olsen Associates, Inc., 2016. Frying Pan Shoals Sand Search Investigation. Report prepared for Village of
Bald Head Island. Olsen Associates, Inc. 2618 Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL 32204. 38 pp plus app.
Tidewater Atlantic Research (TAR), 2016. Remote -Sensing Reconnaissance Survey at the Location of a
Proposed Borrow Site on Frying Pan Shoals Off Bald Head Island, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
17 pp.
ENCL: Permit Sheets 1-9
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APPLICATION for HECIVED
Malor Development Permit JUN 12, P017
(last revised 12/27106) DCM- MHQ
North Carolina DIVISION OF CO 3 NAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Village Of Bald Head Island
Project Name (if applicable)
Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Applicant 1: First Name
Mr. Chris
MI
Last Name
McCall
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
ff additional applicants, please allach an addihbnel paga(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 3009
PO Box
City
Bald Head Island
State
NC
ZIP
28461
Country
USA
Phone No.
910-457-9700 md.1002
FAX No.
910-457-6206
Street Address (d different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
Land Management Group, Inc.
Agentl Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Christian
Prevost
Agentl Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Olsen Associates Inc., Erik
Olsen
Mailing Address
PO Box
city
State
3805 Wrightsville Avenue #15
Wilmington
NC
ZIP
Phone No.1
Phone No. 2
28403
910-452-0001 ext.
ext.
FAX No.
Contractor M
910 452 0060
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
[e-mail]; [e-mail]
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RECEIVED APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
JUN 12 2017
3. Project Locadon
DGM M
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
13&teTRd. #
Brunswick
NA
NA
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
NA
Village of Bald Head Island
INC
28461 -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
910 - 457 - 4926 ext.
NA,
a. In which INC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Cape Fear River
Atlantic Ocean (borrow area and South Beach
nourishment area); Cape Fear River (West Beach
nourishment)
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 (borrow area and South Beach
nourishment area); Cape Fear River (West Beach
nourishment)
e. Is proposed work within dry limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
®Yes []No
work falls within.
Village of Bald Head Island
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.fL)
21,800 Ift of beach nourishment
NA
C. Size of individual lolls)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
NA, I
NWL (normal wafer level)
(if many lot sizes, please attach additional pegs with a list)
Elevation varies between 0 ft to +6 ft NHW (+f-)
®NHW or ❑NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
Proposed beach nourishment area consists of unvegetated intertidal beach and denuded dry beach areas.
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
Within beach nourishment area; terminal groin, sand tube groins, beach fill, manmade dunes.
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses ad seen to the proposed project site.
Residential homes, busienesses and public infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, etc.)
h. How does local government zone the tract?
I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
NA
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
[]Yes ❑No ®NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
k. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ®Yes []No DNA
If yes, by whom? Tidewater Atlantic Research, Inc.
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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m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? []Yes SNo
(it) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes SNo
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ❑No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
NA
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
NA
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
NA
& Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial SPublidGovernment
❑Privatelcommunity,
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
Purpose is to provide a current and future source of beach compatible sand to address documented sand losses between
federal disposal events and to ensure adequate improved beach widths along South Beach and West Beach. Nourishment
is proposed along the shorelines that receive periodic nourishment from the federally -sponsored Wilmington Harbor dredge
and disposal project. Village -sponsored beach nourishment will maintain the beach resources and will protect adjacent
residential homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Daily use of the beach will be recreational by the residents of Bald Head
Island and the general public.
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.
Dredging of the proposed off -shore borrow area will be by 27" to 30" cutter suction dredge. Material will be piped to the
beach by hydraulic pipeline and booster pumps. Land -based equipment for fill placement will include bulldozers (D8 or
similar), dredge pipe, and payloaders.
d. List all development activities you propose.
Excavation of beach compatible sand (to a depth no greater than -26 NAVD88) from a 460-acres borrow area within Frying
Pan Shoals; placement of sand along approximately 21,800 lit of West Beach and South Beach. The construction bens will
maintain an approximate elevation of +8ft NAVD which is consistent with the federal disposal fill template. A mild slope in
the seaward direction will be graded to reduce post -placement scarping.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Maintenance (of shorelines receiving
periodic federal disposal)
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? Approx. 50 ❑Sq.Ft or S
Acres
g. Will the proposed project
encroach an any public easement, public accessway or other area SYes [:]No ❑NA
that the public has established
use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
Sand placement by dredge or mechanical means will occur seaward of the MHWL.
I. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? []Yes ❑No SNA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? []Yes ❑No SNA
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j. Is there any mitigation proposed? -" No DNA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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6. Addidonal Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (f) are 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 Adjacent Property were owners notified during initial project; CAMA Permit 91-14 Phone No.
issued 10/21/14 and for federal nourishment project.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, per matee, and issuing dates.
CAMA 91-14; COE 2014-00661; CAMA 60-09; COE 2007-
02699; CAMA 139-10; COE 2009-02334; CAMA 9-95; COE
199404687.
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i. Welland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
7. Certification and Permission to Enter on Land I
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowleddge. /
Date December20, 2016 Print Name NNe��0l fT1A(✓ AE1/0Sf 1A1014ANMt44FME�- 4R0✓P (A")
Signature NMI
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 5 of 5)
APPLICATION for
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
Major Development Permit
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet
Access
Other
Channel
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
(excluding
(NLW or
Breakwater
shoreline
NWL)
stabilization
Irregular
Length
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Shape - See
Question 1a
below
Irregular
Width
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Shape -See
Question 1a.
below
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
varies
Depth
Final Project
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
vares
Depth
a Amount of material to be
cubic yards.
or
Frying Pan Shoal Borrow Site- Compatible volume estimated
between 5.2 Mcy (-20ft NAVD88 final depth) and a maximum 8.5
Mcy (-25ft NAVD88 final depth) to be availabe for long-term use.
Estimated 1.872 Mcy needed for current event. The approximate
acreage of the borrow area (minus the 9.73-acre exclusion zone) is
450.27 acres (equivalent to 19,613,761 sf). An optional fairway
area consists of 22.5 acres (equivalent to 980,100 so,
❑This section not
Type of material to be excavated.
Beach -compatible sand (see attached Sand Search
Investigation for geotechnical information and sediment
analysis, Olsen 2016)
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),
None
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
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To provide a source of beach fill for continued beach
maintenance and protection of adjacent residential homes,
SUN 1 2 2017
businesses, and infrastructure along South Beach and West
Beach.
DCM- MHD CITY
It DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATEQ, MATERIALhts
section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area
b Dimensions of disposal area.
Oceanfront shoreline of South Beach and riverfront
Dimensions will vary based upon the beach profiles at the
shoreline of West Beach (see Sheet 2 of 9)
time of construction (refer to Sheet 3 of 9 attached).
Estimated to be an average width of 100 ft over the length
of the project.
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c. (1) Do you claim title to disposal area?
SYes []No ❑NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
d. (1) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
®Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, where?
Beach nourishment footprint along West Beach
established by terminal groin project and footprint along
South Beach established by Wilmington Harbor federal
disposal project.
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
II submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), SYes ❑No ❑NA
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected. (ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB Amount of material placed below MHW will vary- See Sheet 3
❑WL NNone of 9. Area below MHW to be affected is estimated to be 30
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas: acres depending upon beach profiles at the time of
construction.
Maintenance of beach fill and protection of adjacent homes,
businesses, and infrastructure.
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill NOther. Beach Width: Width will vary based on slopes and elevations at time of
nourishment with protective berm. placement (see Shet 3 of 9)
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: Varies (see Figure d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL. —100 ft
3 of 9).
e. Type of stabilization material: f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
Clean beach compatible sand for protective berm at base of dunes. months?
SYes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
Average 371,700 cy per year, per Village's Beach Monitoring
Program.
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level. It. Type of fill material.
Bulkhead backfill _ Riprap Clean beach compatible sand. RECEIVED
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Breakwater/Sill Other — 500.000 cv. R CC C I� / C
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i. Source of fill material. JUN qO 2017
Frying Pan Shoals Borrow Area as described in this permit I
application.
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4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES " ❑This section not appricable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a (il Will III material be brought to the site? NYes ❑No ]NA b (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlandsimarsh (CW),
If yes, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water varies - other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
estimated 500.00 cv (see Sheet 3 of 9) number of square feet affected.
w Dimensions of fill area 21.800 Ift with varying width (see ❑WL ❑SAV ❑SB
Sheets ❑WL NNone
Sheets 2 and 3 of 9).
(iv) Purpose of fill (ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
Beach fill construction for maintained protection of homes, NA
businesses, and infrastructure along West and South
Beaches. R EC `: i V ED
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C. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
❑Yes ❑No ®NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
December 20, 2016
Date
Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Project Name
of Said Head Island
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? []Yes ❑No ®NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
Temporary toe -dike to be used. In addition, grading sloped beach
profile will promote more rapid beach equilibrium. Engineered
nourished beach will help to reduce erosion of upper beach and
dunes.
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
[]Yes ❑No ®NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
December 20, 2016 (updated March 28, 2017)
Date
Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Project Name
Village of Bald Head Island
Applicant Name
Christian
Preziosi (Land Management Group, Agent)
Applicant Signature
b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Assumed 27" to 30" cutter suction dredge. Payloaders, dozers;
backhoes for beach placement.
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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Attachment A.
Engineer's Response to RAI Items #1-#5
Village of Bald Head Island Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
LAMA Major Modification Request (State Permit No. 91-14)
Response to Request for Additional Information

From: Christian Preziosi [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2017 4:01 PM
To: MacPherson, Tara <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Cc: Smith, Ronnie D SAW ([e-mail])<[e-mail]>; Coats,
Heather <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Frying Pan Shoals Nourishment Project
Hi Tara,
Please see the attached copy of the response to the Corps' request for additional information. Note also
the attached updated permit drawings prepared by Erik (Sheets 5-8). This information has been
submitted to Ronnie as part of the request to modify the DA permit. We are submitting a copy for
DCM's use in supplementing the Village's request to modify State Permit No. 91-14.
Let me know if you have any questions or require any additional information for the processing the
major mod request.
Thank you for your time and assistance with this project -
Christian
From: Christian Preziosi
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 4:30 PM
To:'MacPherson, Tara' <[e-mail]>; eolsen olsen-associates.com_
Cc: Smith, Ronnie D SAW (Ronnie. [e-mail]) <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Frying Pan Shoals Nourishment Project
Tara,
Thanks for your email. As part of the Village's response to the federal request for additional information
(RAI), Erik has prepared a couple of revised permit drawings. As such, we plan to furnish copies to DCM
to supplement the application forthe Major Mod request. Note that no further sediment sampling is
proposed as Erik believes that the sand search investigation is morethan sufficient to characterize the
nature and quality of the material contained within the proposed borrow site.
We will be submitting our response to the Corps by the end of this week — and will provide a full copy of
our response to DCM as well.
In the meantime, please call or email if you have any other questions or would like to discuss further.
Thanks,
Christian
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From: MacPherson, Tara[mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 3:04 PM
To: [e-mail]; Christian Preziosi <[e-mail]>
Cc: Smith, Ronnie D SAW ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>
Subject: Frying Pan Shoals Nourishment Project
Erik,
It has come to our attention that the Regulatory Reform Act of 2016-2017 was recently passed by the
General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor as Session Law 2017-10. As I'm sure you are
aware, this legislation included language that exempts NC's cape shoals from the technical standards of
beach fill projects as described in 15A 07H .0312, which includes Frying Pan Shoals. On March 6, we sent
a request for additional information that required further sampling in accordance with these technical
standards. We have not received this information to date. The USACE also requested information
pertaining to the use of Frying Pan Shoals as a borrow source in a letter dated 4/12/17. Many of the
items addressed in their letter reference comments received from state and federal agencies. It is our
understanding that the new legislation will not have any bearing on federal permitting requirements and
on their permit process. As such, please advise us if you still intend to submit any additional information
to support your application or if you want us to resume processing of your application as -is, given the
passage of Session Law 2017-10. Please be aware that the project must still be determined to comply
with 15A 07H .0308 and additional information may be needed pending further review by the
commenting agencies.
Thank you,
Tara MacPherson
Field Specialist
NC Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
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FRYING PAN SHOALS NOURISHMENT PROJECT JUN 12 2017
State Permit No. 91-14 MAJOR MODIFICATION DCM_ MHD CITY
Village of Bald Head Island, N.C. — Applicant
Response to DCM — Request for Additional Information (6 March 2017)
OVERVIEW
Prior to addressing the request for additional (RAI) items addressed in the 6 March 2017
correspondence from Debra Wilson, it is appropriate to discuss the operational and feasibility
aspects of acquiring various forms of data required by I SNACA07HO312 (the Technical Standards
or "Sediment Rule" for Beach Fill Projects in N.C.).
First, the South and West Beach segments of BHI shoreline to be nourished from material dredged
from a newly developed Frying Pan Shoals borrow site have been the recipient of multiple sand
disposal projects associated with the Wilmington Harbor navigation project (beginning in 2000).
As such they are no longer "natural' sandy shorelines, but rather beaches comprised of varying
percentages of sand and shell (carbonate material) dredged from three (3) abutting segments of the
navigation channel. Moreover, the subject routine beach disposal operations have no scheduled
termination due to the reoccurring requirement to maintain the federally authorized channel every
two to three years. Various requirements of the adopted State standards therefore do not (and
should not) apply. Precedent in this regard was established in the consideration and permitting of
the Jay Bird Shoals Borrow Site (CAMA 67-09 and COE #2007-02699).
As everyone should be aware, the Frying Pan Shoals formation in itself is typified by a highly
energetic and unique wave and current environment. Hence, geotechnical exploration can be
limited by operational and safety factors which affect accessibility, motion of the coring vessel
and the nature of depositional sediments involved. Case in point — in order to perforia the 4bh9FP
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shallow water coring necessary for the Frying Pan Shoal borrow site, a small shallow draft coring
vessel is required. Unfortunately, the coring rigs associated with such vessels are often unable to
achieve full penetration of the 20' core tube. Additionally, movement of the vessel due to wave
and current surge can totally preclude the acquisition of any level of core at certain locations —
irrespective of the number of attempts to do so. Where cores do not reach the full depth of
excavation proposed, both self -similar work by others and/or alternate means of evaluating soils
at depth (such as a sub -bottom survey) are required to supplement engineering judgement needed
for borrow site design. For the Frying Pan Shoals Sand Search, reliance was made on the
geotechnical findings of the Jay Bird Shoals borrow site, as well as a site specific sub -bottom
survey and other cores acquired by the Wilmington District, USACOE in 2009. All of these efforts
provide excellent secondary references for the determination of both the depth and the nature of
high quality sediment associated with a future borrow site at the location proposed.
The Rule in itself acknowledges the difficulties of comprehensively exploring or investigating
dynamic inlet shoal systems. It is submitted that the exact same considerations apply to the highly
dynamic Frying Pan Shoals formation.
RAI RESPONSES
1. In April 2009, the Wilmington District, USACOE acquired 31 VIBRACORES westward of
the Frying Pan Shoal formation in water depths averaging 15-20 ft mol. (see Figure 1).
Vibracore no. FPS-V-09-5 typifies the sediments associated with the proposed dredge fairway.
Both the Core Log and two grain size distributions curves are attached. As shown on the log,
sediment above -26ft (NAVD 88) is considered to be SP material and acceptable for beach
placement — should any portion of the fairway require dredging. The federal Vibracores in
general are also useful in corroborating the typical geological horizon for beach compatible
sediments in the overall area of interest.
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2. The "test" for shell material as addressed by Rule is inapplicable due to the fact that both West
Beach and South Beach are the recipients of navigation project disposal material. A similar
finding of non -applicability was determined during the permitting of the Jay Bird Shoals
Borrow site in 2007 for all the same reasons.
3. The use of Multi -beam survey technology for the site under consideration is not warranted.
Instead single beam survey to federal standards was performed. Multi -beam survey results
would not provide any meaningful level of additional information on the vast majority of the
Frying Pans Shoals formation which is in a continuous state of dynamic flux. That is to say,
highly detailed survey data would be subject to change almost immediately due to the dynamic
nature of the area of investigation. If multi -beam was intended to detect hard -bottom the side
scan survey performed by T.A.R. suffices in that regard. Additional more detailed survey of
each discrete borrow area within the larger area being permitted will be performed as part of
the design process for a specific nourishment event. As applicable, multi -beam survey may be
utilized at that time and incorporated into the construction documents.
4. As expected, the spatial extent of the Vibracores acquired was physically limited by
operational and safety considerations. A minimum of three (3) coring attempts at different
dates and weather conditions were attempted in order to ensure that "difficult" cores could not
be acquired. Accordingly, engineering judgement based upon prior work at J.B. Shoals, sub -
bottom profiling, etc. were utilized to guide the consultant in the identification of the
sedimentary characteristics typifying the proposed borrow area.
5. See No. 4 above.
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VILLAGE OF BALD HEAD ISLAND BEACH NOURISHMENT MHD CITY
Over the course of the last ten years, the Village of Bald Head Island (Village) has evaluated
several potential sand source sites to offset sand losses associated with chronic and accelerated
erosion along South Beach and West Beach. The highest rates of sand loss have occurred
principally at the west end of South Beach in the vicinity of the Cape Fear River entrance. This
prompted the Village of Bald Head Island (Village) to procure authorizations for, and
subsequently construct, a 1,300-If terminal groin at this location. Construction of the terminal
groin structure was completed in December 2015. While the terminal groin addresses chronic
shoreline losses along western South Beach, it has been documented that the terminal groin and
existing sand tube groin field are not sufficient, in and of themselves, to prevent or to adequately
offset sand losses from South Beach or West Beach.
Several alternative sand source sites have been evaluated under prior NEPA analyses for Village -
sponsored nourishment projects (LMG and Olsen 2008, LMG 2014). The following source sites
have been considered for the purpose of providing a sufficient quantity of sand for the proposed
beach nourishment: (a) Wilmington Harbor Entrance Channel; (b) Jay Bird Shoals; (c) Bald Head
Creek Shoal; (d) areas westward of the former federal channel alignment; (e) the EPA designated
Wilmington Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site (ODMDS); (f) confined disposal facilities (CDFs)
along the upper reaches of the Cape Fear River; and (g) Frying Pan Shoals. The following is a
description of each of these sand sources and their viability for use as a large-scale and long-term
source of beach -compatible sand.
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A. Wilmington Harbor Entrance Channel
Prior federal channel maintenance and disposal events conducted under the )QG%tMW1DoC1TY
SMP have demonstrated that the innermost segment of the Ocean Entrance Channel is a suitable
source of beach -compatible material. Navigation channel surveys for three channel reaches
(Smith Island Channel, Baldhead Shoal Channel 1, and Baldhead Shoal Channel 2) continue to be
conducted on bi-monthly intervals. Recent condition surveys performed in 2012 (preceding the
Spring 2013 maintenance dredging contract indicate the occurrence of continued shoaling in the
western side of the Smith Island Channel and the eastern side of Baldhead Shoal Reach 1 and 2
(USACE 2013). Areas of pronounced decreases in channel depth resulting from shoaling
represent suitable high quality sources for beach nourishment material. Presently all sand to be
dredged from the Wilmington Harbor entrance channel in 2018 by the USACE is scheduled to be
placed on Oak Island. As a result, sand from these reaches is not available to the Village of Bald
Head Island until 2021 at the earliest.
Per the Wilmington Harbor Dredged Material Management Plan (USACE 1996) and the SMP
(USACE 2000), beach quality sand can be found within the interior reaches north of the Smith
Island Channel. According to sediment composition data, dredged material from Horseshoe
Shoal and Reaves Point contained 98%sand and 99%sand, respectively (USACE 1996). The SMP
contains a section dedicated to the management of sediments dredged from the Inner Harbor
channels (Snows Marsh and Horseshoe Shoals channels). Based upon investigations conducted
in support of the development of the SMP, it was estimated that 0.6 Mcy of beach quality
material would be removed from these channels as part of the proposed Wilmington Harbor
Deepening Project. Prior to 2000, maintenance dredging operations for these reaches utilized
the ODMDS. Subsequent to the development and implementation of the SMP, placement of
dredged material from these reaches may occur on adjacent beaches including Carolina Beach,
Kure Beach, the Fort Fisher area, Bald Head Island, or Caswell Beach (when such options are
deemed the least costly and environmentally acceptable alternatives that are consistent with the
engineering requirements of the project) (USACE 2000).
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B. Jay Bird Shoals DCM- MHD CITY
Jay Bird Shoals is a linear, ebb tidal feature of the Cape Fear River and is situated immediately
west of the confluence of the current Wilmington Harbor entrance channel and the former,
abandoned channel. Suitable sediment (i.e. beach compatible by North Carolina sediment
standard criteria) has been previously identified throughout much of the shoal feature to an
average depth of -22 ft NGVD. In 2009, the Village of Bald Head Island received federal and state
authorizations (Department of Army (DA) Permit No. 2007-02699 and CAMA Major Permit No.
67-09, respectively) to dredge up to 2M cy of material from Jay Bird Shoals. The permitted
borrow site was approximately 158 acres and was located at the seaward end of the shoal. Prior
to authorization of the final borrow site footprint, boundaries were refined to avoid and minimize
disturbance to potential cultural and environmental resources. The final authorized borrow
limits avoided shallow subtidal and intertidal habitat (Land Management Group and Olsen, 2009).
Physical and biological monitoring of Jay Bird Shoals was completed prior to implementation of
the project and continued for three years post -construction (LMG 2011, 2012, 2013)
Approximately 1.85M cy of material (measured volume from borrow site) was excavated and
pumped to South Beach and West Beach during the Village -sponsored 2009/2010 Beach
Restoration Project. Detailed geotechnical analyses of the sediments within the Jay Bird Shoals
depositional feature indicated that sediments within the shoal feature are characterized as SP
sands under the Unified Soil Classification System and defined as poorly graded sands -gravelly
sands with little to no fine sand components. SP sands were found to occur to an average depth
of -25 ft at which point a thin clay layer was identified to exist. Overall, the sediments were
determined to be compatible with the existing beach substrate on South Beach and West Beach
as confirmed via post -nourishment inspections by the project engineer and staff of NC DCM and
the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
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Within the previously developed and analyzed Jay Bird Shoals borrow site r%r "O C1TY
approximately 1 Mcy of sand. Permits issued for the recently constructed terminal groin,
however, have conditions which operationally restrict near term excavation of the Jay Bird Shoals
borrow area to 250,000 cy. This quantity is insufficient to meet the predicted erosional losses
since 2015 (the date of the last federal beach disposal on South Beach).
C. Bald Head Creek Shoal
The depositional shoal feature located at the mouth of Bald Head Creek (BHC) represents a
smaller volume sand source in the immediate vicinity of the Island. The creek mouth is located
approximately 1600If north of the entrance to Bald Head Marina. BHC, itself, is a relatively small
saltwater creek system (approximately 3.5 km from headwaters to mouth) subject to semidiurnal
tidal flows. It is bordered to the south by Bald Head Island and to the north by Middle Island.
In November 2010, the Village received federal and state authorization (DA Permit No.
198000291 and CAMA Major Permit No. 139-10, respectively) to dredge 100,000 cy of material
from an approximate 21-acre borrow site at the mouth of BHC for the purpose of providing
supplemental sand to a severely eroded segment of western South Beach. The permit was
subsequently modified to allow for up to 140,000 cy of material to be excavated.
In December 2008, fifteen Vibracores were acquired by the firm of Athena Technologies, Inc.
throughout portions of the ebb tidal shoal feature located at the entrance to Bald Head Creek.
The purpose of the effort was to document sediment conditions in the proposed excavation area
for the project being considered at that time as well as to characterize the sediments of the ebb
tidal platform in general. The sediments encountered were predominantly medium grained,
moderately well sorted sands. It was common for sand lithologies to show layered variations in
grain size from medium sands to finer sands. The coarser lenses were typically cleaner and
occasionally reflected a higher percentage shell content. Carbonate content on average was
generally about 10%. Shell material was typically finer grained with few instances of large intact
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shells encountered. Fines content was also typically very low (i.e., about 1%±) witb IUMtt CITY
of increase with depth
Biological monitoring performed for three years post -dredging demonstrated rapid recovery of
characteristic benthic taxa (LMG 2015). Physical monitoring also demonstrated in -filling with
beach compatible sand. In 2016, the Village received state and federal authorizations to dredge
the approximate 21-acre borrow site for the placement of up to 100,000 cy of sand on the
shorelines of Row Boat Row and West Beach. This work was completed in early March 2017.
Although there remains approximately 250,000 cy of sand within a permitted (but to -date
unused) borrow area within the shoals of Bald Head Creek, use of that material is designated for
offsetting any future adverse effects of the terminal groin (should such occur). As a result, this
borrow site would not be viable to address the long-term, high -volume sand needs of South
Beach and West Beach.
D. Areas West of the Former Federal Channel
Offshore sediment data acquired from areas situated immediately adjacent to the former federal
channel alignment at the mouth of the Cape Fear River indicate a high content of fine sediments
generally considered unsuitable for beach nourishment. Due to the nature of this material and
the technical standards for beach placement, this alternative was determined not to be
practicable during the 2008 NEPA process and permit evaluation.
E. Offshore Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site (ODMDS)
The offshore ODMDS has been used for the disposal of dredged materials from the Wilmington
Harbor Federal navigation project and the Military Ocean Terminal at Sunny Point (MOTSU) for
many years. MOTSU is a military port facility located on the west bank of the Cape Fear River
approximately 10 miles upstream from the river's mouth. Both the Federal navigation project
and MOTSU require some level of annual maintenance dredging. Reaches of the Federal project
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maintenance extend from the ocean bar channel at the mouth of the Cape Fear Riivrve��rrq to a point
just north of Smith Creek on the Northeast Cape Fear River (north of WilmiRtC315AN_MQe CITY
Wilmington Harbor Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) provides specific information
as to the historical and present-day use of the ODMDS including documentation of the quantity
and character of material placed within. In addition, an evaluation of potential beneficial uses of
material dredged from the Federal navigation project is required as part of the DMMP. This
requirement served as the premise for the establishment of the 2000 Wilmington Harbor Sand
Management Plan (SMP) which specifically provides for the return of littoral material to the
beachfront. According to the SMP, beach -compatible dredged material (sands) dredged from
the ocean bar or river navigation channel should be placed on nearby beaches or within the active
littoral system when it is economically and environmentally acceptable to do so.
The DMMP clearly documents conditions of the two ODMDS sites (both the old site used until
2002 and the new site used for current dredged material disposal). Specific volume totals of
dredged materials placed within the former ODMDS site are available from 1976 through 1999
(Table 2). Since 1987, the date of the site designation, approximately 27.6 Mcy of dredged
materials have been placed within the ODMDS. The source of the material is divided into three
general zones within the Cape Fear River: (1) the Wilmington Harbor Federal navigation project,
ocean bar channels (WH-OB); (2) the Wilmington Harbor navigation channel to Wilmington,
excluding the ocean bar and portions above the Lower Brunswick channel (WH-NAV); and (3) the
MOTSU channel. Of the total material disposed in the ODMDS, approximately 15.5 Mcy (56%) of
the material has come from WH-NAV and the MOTSU channels. As identified in Table 3, the mid -
project reaches of WH-NAV and MOTSU exhibit significantly higher silt and clay components not
compatible with beach placement. MOTSU dredged material alone (accounting for 12 Mcy or
43% of the total material placed in the ODMDS since 1987) is characterized as silty riverine
sediments consisting of 70% silt and clay. Additionally, it is commonly reported that the ODMDS
consists of woody debris associated with prior dredging of river bottom. In light of these
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Table 2. Dredged Material Quantities from Wilmington Harbor Project 1976.1999. richA RAW CITY
DREDGED MATERIAL QUANTITY CUBIC YARDS
YEAR
WH-08
WH-NAV
MOTSU
YEAR TOTAL
1976
1,157,161
0
0
1,157,161
1977
218,624
0
0
218,624
1978
523803
0
0
523,803
1979
138,817
0
0
138,817
1980
951,935
0
0
951,935
1981
376942
0
0
376,942
1982
1 850,621
0
0
850,621
1983
1,018,839
0
0
1,018,839
1984
1,297,202
0
0
1,297202
1985
190,633
0
0
190,633
1986
756,423
0
0
756,423
1987
1571,976
0
983,250
2,555,226
1988
0
1 597,568
0
597,568
1989
1,124,408
0
1,255,134
2,379,542
1990
524,267
0
1,047,290
1,571,557
1991
427,176
466,349
0
893,525
1992
1,051328
0
773,950
1,825,278
1993
749,800
0
945,255
1,695,055
1994
1,040,600
0
549,770
1,590,370
1995
1,594,295
1,633,852
398,111
3,626,258
1996
1,000,000
345,430
3,683,330
5,028,760
1997
1 1,444,000
217,294
132914
1,794,208
1998
901,988
1 196,442
1 1,473,582
2,572,012
1999
675,549
0
825,000
1,500,549
1976-1999
19,586,387
3,456,935
12,067,586
35,110,908
1987-1999
12,105,387
3,456,935
12,067,586
27,629,908
Note: WH-OB - Baldhead Shoal through Battery Island Channels, indusive.
WH-NAV - Lower Swash through portions of Lower Brunswick channels.
MOTSU - Materials associated with MOTSU only.
Material Management Plan (DMMP) Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina, June 1996. U. S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Wilmington District - Ocean Disposal Database and Contract Dredging Records.
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Table 3. Sediment Composition of Dredged Material - Wilmington Harbor Project
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Channel
%Gravel
% Sand
% Silt & Clay
Sediment Grouping
Bald Head Shoal
Offshore Reaches
0.0
73.2
26.8
Silty Offshore
Inlet Reaches
0.0
98.7
1.3
Sandy
Lower Project
Reaches
Smith Island
7.9
92.0
0.1
Caswell -Southport
18.0
80.5
1.5
Southport
12.5
85.5
2.0
Battery Island
38.0
61.0
1.0
Lower Swash
27.0
70.0
3.0
Horsheshoe Shoal
0.0
98.0
2.0
Reaves Point
0.0
99.0
1.0
Lower Midnight
0.0
76.0
24.0
Vaned
Mid -Project
Reaches
Upper Midnight
0.0
82.5
17.5
Lower Lilli ut
0.0
56.5
46.5
Upper Lilli ut
0.0
98.0
2.0
Keg Island
0.0
63.0
37.0
Upper and Lower Big Island
2.0
94.0
3.0
Lower Brunswick
0.0
92.7
7.3
Upper Brunswick
0.0
57.0
43.0
Fourth East and Between
0.0
80.0
20.0
Anchorage Basin
0.0
6.0
94.0
Silty Upper - Project
Reaches
Between Memorial &
Hilton Railroad Bridges
10.0
55.0
35.0
Above Hilton Railroad Bridge
0.0
58.0
42.0
MOTSU'
0.0
1 30.0
70.0
Silty Riverine
Note: Gravel - grain size larger than 5.0 mm
Sand -grain size between 0.07 and .5 mm
Silt and Clay - grain size smaller that 0.07 mm
Source: USACE 1996 except for' which is USACE 1993
F. Confined Disposal Facilities (CDFs)
Over the years, maintenance for the Wilmington Harbor project has resulted in the creation of
disposal sites along channelized reaches of the Cape Fear River Estuary. The 1989 Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) for the long-term maintenance of Wilmington Harbor (LISACE 1989)
identified eighteen (18) disposal sites extending from Snow Marsh Channel (north of Southport)
to near the upstream limit of the federal project on the Northeast Cape Fear River (just north of
the mouth of Smith Creek). The disposal areas were originally formed from pumping material to
unconfined areas along maintained channel reaches. Over time, the federal project included the
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construction of upland dikes to contain the dredged material. Most of thg _d wdIlAd CITY
facilities have since been abandoned by the USACE. IJL+
These areas range in size, with all but one site (Area 15 on Eagles Island) less than 50 acres. Many
of the sites have eroding dikes and have been subsequently overgrown by Phragmies australis
and wetland plant species. Based upon the location of these areas, many of the sites consist of
mixed material with higher content of fine-grained sediments. Only two sites (Area 3 and Area
4) are still maintained by the USACE as CDFs. Area 3 (29 ac) has mixed sediment content (Owens,
pers. communication) and would likely not be a suitable source candidate for beach quality
material. Area 4 (25 ac) consists predominantly of beach -compatible sand. However, sand from
this island is dedicated for the federally -authorized Kure Beach project in New Hanover County
(NC).
Based upon documentation of existing disposal areas of the Wilmington Harbor project, use of
any single CDF as a source of beach -compatible sand is not viable. All but one of these sites
consists of mixed sediment content deemed unsuitable for beach placement. The one CDF (Area
4) that contains higher percent sand content is dedicated as a sand source for the federally -
authorized Kure Beach project. Given the quantity of sand required for nourishment on Bald
Head Island, the State technical standards the material must meet, and issues associated with
constructability, CDFs were determined not to be practicable during the 2008 NEPA process and
permit evaluation.
G. Frying Pan Shoals
Frying Pan Shoals is a submerged extension of a large-scale cuspate foreland (i.e. accretional
feature formed by processes of longshore drift and prevailing wind and wave conditions). The
shoals extend over thirty miles offshore from the eastern end of Bald Head Island. Evaluations
conducted by the USACE as part of the General Reevaluation Report (GRR) for the Brunswick
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County Beaches Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project indicate the presence of slll:114 24017
volumes of "beach -compatible" material within Frying Pan Shoals (Catlin 2010). DCM- MHD CITY
Olsen Associates, Inc. (OA) has identified a viable sand source (i.e. borrow site) along the west
side of the shoal approximately 1 mile seaward of the southeastern shoreline of Bald Head Island
(Olsen Associates, Inc. 2016). As part of that sand search investigation, Geodynamics performed
a hydrographic survey of the area of interest (since NOAA charts are highly inaccurate in this
dynamic area). Similarly, Tidewater Atlantic Research, Inc. (TAR) performed two (2) phases of
marine cultural resource investigation to discern the location of potential wrecks. The Phase II
investigation identified one small buffer area mapped around one cluster of magnetic anomalies
recommended to be avoided (TAR 2016). Accordingly, the project design has delineated a 9.73-
acre Exclusion Zone within the borrow site based upon the T.A.R. findings.
Athena Technologies was retained to obtain multiple VIBRACORES within the proposed area of
interest. Those cores have been logged and analyzed for sand quality. OA subsequently
completed a summary report of the Sand Search Investigation (Olsen Associates 2016).
According to this report, the grand mean sand content for composite samples from the proposed
borrow site was 92.09%, and the percent fines measured over depth (to -25 ft MLW) was low (2%
on average). It can be reasonably expected based upon these results and the findings of other
geotechnical investigations in similarly occurring, nearby shoal features that depositional
sediments above a certain elevation within the defined borrow area will be of beach quality. The
continuity of the predicted horizon of sands above either clay or silty sands is highly predictable
at this location (Olsen Associates 2016). The applicant is seeking a permit to dredge above this
horizon.
Summary of Viable Sand Source Sites
Areas considered as potential sources of material for beach nourishment have been evaluated in
the context of the project requirements (both in terms of sand quality and quantity). Any
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potential sand source area must consist of sediments satisfying minimum standOM-bW401 CITY
projects. The applicant must also consider the proximity of the source area relative to the area
of beach being nourished due to transport logistics, project duration, constructability, and cost
constraints. All dredging and beach filling operations must be confined to a relatively narrow
window of time to minimize potential adverse effects to environmental resources. In light of
these considerations, the most desirable potential sources are identified in the general vicinity
of West Beach and South Beach on Bald Head Island.
While Jay Bird Shoals has demonstrated to be a viable sand source site for the Village, dredging
a quantity in excess of 250,000 cy of material from the previously delineated borrow site would
trigger several permit provisions including the formation of a three -member Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) and monitoring and analyses of shoreline trends along Oak Island (for a
minimum of nine years post -dredging) to ensure that there is no adverse effect to the Oak Island
monitoring area resulting from the Jay Bird Shoals dredging. In addition, Jay Bird Shoals is a more
finite resource and is identified as HAPC for shrimp, estuarine -dependent snapper -grouper, and
red drum by the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (SAFMC). Given the size of the
shoal feature relative to the predicted, long-term needs and the additional provisions required
under the current authorization, Jay Bird Shoals is not viable as a long-term, multi -event sand
source site.
Given the size of the proposed borrow area on Frying Pan Shoals relative to the entire shoal
feature (both spatially and volumetrically) and the annual rates of sediment input (estimated to
be 500,000 cy/yr), the morphological integrity of the shoal will not be affected by the proposed
action. Provided the overall physical integrity of the shoals is maintained, then potential adverse
effects to ecological functions are minimized. In general, it is preferable to utilize sites that are
anticipated to have a high likelihood of physical recovery and biological recovery. The location
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of the borrow site on the western flank of FPS ensures infilling with sand (consistent with the
existing substrate) and a relatively high rate of recharge.
Use of Frying Pan Shoals will avoid disturbance to coastal inlets and associated shoals, hard
bottom habitat, and Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs). In light of the favorable physical conditions
of the borrow site (suitable substrate and characteristics favorable for physical and biological
recovery), avoidance of other sensitive EFH habitats, adherence to the identified SAFMC
protection measures, and incorporation of additional mitigative actions, it is believed that
potential adverse environmental effects are minimized.
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Amendment 10 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery
Management Plan: Essential Fish Habitat and Environmental Assessment. 380 pp.
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Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL
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Restoration Project. Prepared for the Village of Bald Head Island. Olsen Associates, Inc.
Jacksonville FL. 40 pp.
Olsen Associates, Inc. 2007. Bald Head Island Beach Restoration Project —Analysis of Potential
Impacts of Borrow Site to the Local Wave Climate.
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Report No. 9 (May 2010 - May 2011). Report prepared for Village of Bald Head Island MHD
Associates, Inc. 2618 Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL 32204.69 pp plus app. CITY
Olsen Associates, Inc. 2016. Frying Pan Shoals Sand Search Investigation. Prepared for the
Village of Bald Head Island. Olsen Associates, Inc. Jacksonville FL. 361 pp.
Olsen Associates, Inc. 2016. Bald Head Island, NC Beach Monitoring Program, Monitoring
Report No. 14 (April 2015 to April 2016). Prepared for the Village of Bald Head Island. Olsen
Associates, Inc. Jacksonville FL. 90 pp. plus appendices.
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933 Evaluation Report. Wilmington District, South Atlantic Division.
(USACE) US Army Corps of Engineers. 1996. Final supplement I to the Final Environmental
Impact Statement on improvement of navigation, Wilmington Harbor Channel Deepening.
Wilmington, NC.
(USACE) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 1997. Draft Reevaluation Report and Environmental
Assessment for Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Wave Protection. Brunswick County
Beaches, North Carolina. Ocean Isle Beach Portion. Wilmington District, South Atlantic
Division.
(USACE) US Army Corps of Engineers. 1999. Environmental Effect Statement: Manteo
(Shallowbag) Bay North Carolina, Draft Supplement #3. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District, 232 pp.
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Modifications of Authorized Improvements, Wilmington Harbor, North Carolina. Wilmington
District, South Atlantic Division.
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Program for the Atlantic Coast of New Jersey, Asbury Park to Manasquan Section Beach Erosion
Control Project, Final Report. Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS.
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Ocean Entrance Channels and Inner Harbor Between Lower Swash and Reaves Point. Appendix
D. Wilmington District, South Atlantic Division.
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Environmental Impact Statement for Brunswick County Beach, North Carolina in press. USACE
Wilmington District.
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 7, 2017
Mr. Christian Preziosi
Land Management Group
3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15
Wilmington, NC 28403
Dear Mr. Preziosi:
ROY COOPER
Go,,emm'
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
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The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application, as acting agent for
the Village of Bald Head Island, for State approval for use of Frying Pan Shoals as a borrow site located adjacent to
the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Brunswick County. It was received as complete on May 26, 2017 and
appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is August 9, 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 May 26, 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 I I3A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed
development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property of
your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where it can be
observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the
road right-of-way fronting your property; or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead
one into your property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by the
appropriate State or Federal agency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me in writing if you
wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Sincerely,
Tara MacPherson
Field Specialist
cc: Heather Coats, DCM Ronnie Smith, USACE
Doug Huggett, MHC Curt Weychert, DCM Fisheries
Chris McCall, VBHI Chad Coburn, DWR
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ent., Wilmington, NC 29405
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COMMENTS ACCEPTED THROUGH duly 1. 2017
APPLICANT:
The Village of Bald Head Island
c/o Chris McCall, Village Manager
1-0 Box 3009
Agent: Christian Preziosi [phone]
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
THE LOCAL PERMIT OFFICER BELOW:
_NC Div. of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Dr. Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
Tara MacPherson, Field Specialist
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION
Name of Property Owner Requesting Permit: Village of Bald Head Island c/o Chris McCall
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3009
Phone Number: 910-457-9700
Email Address: rmrrall(&villagFhhi_ora
I certify that I have authorized Land Management Group, Inc.
Agent I Contractor
to act on my behalf, for the purpose of applying for and obtaining all CAMA permits
necessary for the following proposed development: Beach nourishment along
in Brunswick County.
I furthermore certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to
Division of Coastal Management staff, the Local Permit Officer and their agents to enter
on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application.
Property Owner Information:
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AEC HAZARD NOTICE
Project Is In An: Ocean Erodible Area —High Hazard Flood Area _Inlet Hazard Area
Property Owner: r"4,.1fr1*AL """ rs of Vl"Aft of eeLa dtifi rrl.AAO
Property Address: F4Y,14 f m XNOAL
Date Lot Was Platted: 'v14
This notice is intended toimake you, the applicant, aware of the
special risks and conditions associated with development in this
area, which is subject to natural hazards such as storms, erosion
and currents. The odes of the Coastal Resources Commission
require that you receive an AEC Hazard Notice and acknowledge
that notice in writing before a permit for development can be
issued.
The Commission's rules on building standards, oceanfront
setbacks and dune alterations are designed to minimize, but not
eliminate, property loss from hazards. By granting permits, the
Coastal Resources Commission does not guarantee the safety of
the development and assumes no liability for future damage to
the development Permits issued in the Ocean Hazard Area of
Environmental Concern include the condition that structures be
relocated ordismantled if they become imminently threatened by
changes in shoreline configuration. The structure(s) must be
relocated or dismantled within two (2) years of becoming
imminently threatened, and in any case upon its collapse or
subsidence.
The best available information, as accepted by the Coastal
Resources Commission, indicates that the annual long-term
average ocean erosion rate for the area where your property is
located is N A feet per year.
The rate was established by careful analysis of aerial photographs
of the coastline taken over the past 50 years.
Stud'es also indicate that the shoreline could move as much as
feet landward in a major storm.
The flood waters in a major storm are predicted to be about
._MIA_ feet dap in this area.
Preferred oceanfront protection measures are beach nourishment
and relocation of threatened structures. Hard erosion control
structum such as bulkheads, seawalls, revetments, groins, jetties
and breakwaters are prohibited. Temporary sand bags may be
authorized under certain conditions.
The applicant must acknowledge this information and requirements
by signing this notice in the space below. Without the proper
signature, the application will not be complete.
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Property Owner's Signature Date
SPECIAL NOTE: This hazard notice is required fordevelopment
in areas subject to sudden and massive storms and erosion. Permits
issued for development in this area expire on December 31 of the
third year following the year in which the permit was issued.
Shortly before work begins on the project site, the Local Permit
Officer fttust be contacted to determine the vegetation line and
setback distance at your site. If the property has seen little change
since the time of permit issuance, and the proposed development
can still meet the setback requirement, the LPO will inform you
that you may begin work. Substantial progress on the project
must be made within 60 days of this setback determination, or
the setback must be remeasured. Also, the occurrence of a major
shoreline change as the result of storm within the 60-day period
will necessitate remeasurement of the setback. It is important
thatyou check with the LPO before the permit expires forolHcial
approval to continue the work after the permit has expired.
Generally, if foundation pilings have been placed and substantial
progress is continuing, permit renewal can be authorized. It is
unlawful to continue work after permit expiration.
For mo%e Information, contact.
SrtirNtaw lovttrr
Local Permit Officer
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Address
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Locarty
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LMG
LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP sec.
Environmental Consultants
May 26, 2017
Mr. Ronnie Smith
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Wilmington District
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
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RE: Department of Army - Permit Modification Request (USACE Action Id. SAW-2012-00040)
Village of Bald Head Island Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Response to Request for Additional Information
Dear Mr. Smith:
By way of this letter and on behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island (Applicant), Land Management
Group, Inc. (LMG) (agent) is providing a response to your request for additional information (dated
April 18, 2017) for the permit modification request to the Department of Army (DA) authorization
for the proposed dredging of a borrow site located on Frying Pan Shoals and associated
nourishment of the West Beach and South Beach shorelines of Bald Head Island, North Carolina.
Please refer to the following requested information:
a. The project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) evaluated the use of Frying Plan Shoals
as a long-term sand source site under the Preferred Alternative. Indeed, there were four
sand source sites identified for future Village -sponsored nourishment. These were: (1) Jay
Bird Shoals; (2) reaches of the Wilmington Harbor Channel demonstrated to contain
beach -compatible material (i.e. Baldhead Shoal Reach 1, Baldhead Shoal Reach 2, and Smith
Island Range); (3) Bald Head Creek Shoals; and (4) Frying Pan Shoals. Delft 3-D modeling
(required to evaluate the six project alternatives) incorporated the predicted future Village -
sponsored nourishment events for Alternatives 3 through 6 (with Alternative #5 being the
preferred alternative for the combined use of a terminal groin with periodic federal disposal
and future long-term Village -sponsored nourishment). Jay Bird Shoals and Frying Pan Shoals
were specifically identified as necessary sand source sites based upon the relatively large
sand volumes required to offset predicted erosion rates and sand losses along the entirety
of West Beach and South Beach (based upon the modeled performance of alternatives with
and without the terminal groin). The implementation of the Preferred Alternative (with the
terminal groin) reduced overall long-term sand volume needs but certainly did not preclude
the requirement for long-term Village -sponsored nourishment of West Beach and South
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Beach. Such a requirement was evaluated within the FEIS and specifically idenntt,led tlieW CITY
of a borrow site on Frying Pan Shoals.
The Village understands the need to revise the 12,600-If Action Area identified for the
Incidental Take Statement in the June 19, 2014 Biological Opinion (BO). Note that the
March 2014 Biological Assessment (BA) and subsequent BO evaluated potential adverse
effects to the rufa red knot (Calidris canuta rufa) and to critical habitat for loggerhead sea
turtle (Caretta coretto) in anticipation of these listings. Furthermore, in February 2015
(subsequent to the listing of rufa red knot as threatened and after the biological and
conference opinions for the Village's project), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)
confirmed the conference opinion as the biological opinion for red knot. As a result, the
Incidental Take Statement in the BO became effective for the red knot.
The revised Action Area (to include the remaining beachfront of South Beach east to Sta
218+00) consists of the same beach habitats (both type and quality) as evaluated in the
2014 BA. As a result, the Village requests an update of the existing BO utilizing species
information contained within the 2014 project BA and BO. There are no additional species
or critical habitats listed since that time. In addition, the dredge and nourishment work is to
occur during the acceptable environmental windows. As a result, it is anticipated that there
will be no changes to the existing effect determinations. LMG (as authorized Agent) will
coordinate with the Corps of Engineers (COE) and the Service to modify the Action Area to
incorporate the remaining beachfront of South Beach which is periodically nourished
through federal disposal events associated with the maintenance of the Wilmington Harbor
Channel.
b. The functional importance of Frying Pan Shoals for commercially- and recreationally -
important fish species is recognized and discussed in greater detail in the Essential Fish
Habitat (EFH) assessment prepared by the Applicant. This document has been submitted to
the Corps of Engineers (COE) and to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It is also
available digitally via the COE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office. The FPS feature
represents a multi -use habitat for numerous species. Both its vertical relief and its location
make it an important habitat. As such it has been designated as a Habitat Area of Particular
Concern (HAPC) for coastal migratory pelagics including the following managed species:
cobia, king mackerel, and Spanish mackerel. FPS provides habitat for benthic invertebrates
adapted to dynamic substrate and serving as trophic base for demersal fish. It also serves as
refuge for pelagic planktivores (e.g. anchovies, menhadens) that are prey species for
resident and transient piscivores (e.g. bluefish, spiny dogfish, smooth dogfish, king
mackerel, and Spanish mackerel). Subtidal bottom areas off the southeastern shoreline of
North Carolina (including inlet shoals and cape -associated shoals) serve as pupping grounds
for several species of shark (Deaton et al. 2010).
Any potential for long-term alteration of habitat is minimized based upon the size and siting
of the borrow site within such a large, dynamic and depositional feature. The initial
maximum proposed volume of excavation (1.51VIcy to 2Mcy) represents a small fraction
(estimated to be 0; 1% to 0.2%) of the total volume of sand within FPS. Sediment input from
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updrift cuspate forelands provides active recharge of the shoal feature (estimedZg be.ynJ ® C STY
to 500,000 cy/yr). The position of the borrow site on the western flank of el�'s}}ji''aaaI I
allow for more rapid physical recovery. According to McNinch (unpublished), the crest of
the shoal is "likely planed -off during storm conditions, when waves are steep and breaking
across the shoal". Sediment during these events is transferred to the flanks of the shoal. The
combination of the size and position of sand source site (on the western flank) minimizes
the probability of adverse effects to the shoal integrity and will have minimal influence on
processes contributing to shoal formation and maintenance. As a result, the overall
morphology of the cape -associated shoal will remain unchanged.
The proposed project will not bifurcate nor affect the sediment stability of the shoal in any
manner (i.e. there is no predicted alteration of the current hydrodynamics or littoral
transport regimen). Therefore, the existing biogeographical boundary will remain intact.
The shoal receives sand from the north via sediment transport southward along East Beach
and from the west along South Beach. The majority of the placed fill on South Beach will
eventually return to the shoal and is therefore not removed from the "system" as would for
example sand taken to Oak Island. Much of the sand will therefore "recycle" to a large part
back to the shoal from which it was removed.
c. With respect to concerns regarding potential future cumulative effects, it is the
Applicant's position that any future use of FPS as a borrow site by others is speculative and
generally not practicable. If another municipal or federal project identified FPS for a
preferred option, federal and state permitting agencies would require appropriate NEPA
documentation ensuring that the integrity of the shoal formation is not compromised. In
addition, any future, hypothetical sand borrowing for transport to a shoreline other than
Bald Head would necessarily require the use of a hopper dredge (to be able to transport
sand that distance). Hopper dredges have operational draft requirements of 20 to 30 ft of
water (or more when loaded). Hence, they could not physically excavate sand directly from
the majority of the shoal, and as a result, shoal integrity would not be compromised. Use of
a hopper dredge would require a borrow site westward of the shoal and seaward of Bald
Head Island (i.e. the sand search area for the Wilmington District Brunswick County
Shoreline Protection Project). It is important to note that the Corps did not explore the area
delineated by the Village of Bald Head Island since they could not consider the use of a
hydraulic cutter suction dredge. Pragmatically, even if a hopper dredge could operate in the
area of the Village's proposed borrow site, it would be prohibitively expensive for a typical
community.
2. a. Long-term sand losses along the shorelines of West Beach and South Beach have been
well -documented through intensive physical surveying of Bald Head Island since 2000 (and
before with less intensive physical monitoring). As detailed in the FEIS for the Village's
Shoreline Stabilization Project (i.e. terminal groin project), future Village -sponsored
nourishment of South Beach and West Beach would be required irrespective of the
installation of the terminal groin. To date the terminal groin has proven to be effective in its
intended purpose: to re -orient and stabilize the western shoreline of South Beach and to
reduce the rate of sand losses along the effective updrift shoreline of the structure. The
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HIS modeled the relative differences of predicted sand losses with 1XWiaomHE) CITY
terminal structure. It was clear at that time from the modeling and from the engineering
analyses that future Village -Sponsored nourishment would be required. Post -construction
monitoring has confirmed the need for nourishment along the entirety of South Beach. The
Village (through the authorized Shoreline Stabilization Project) developed a long-term beach
management strategy that identified long-term sand source sites (including FPS). This is
deemed preferable rather than designing, permitting, and implementing ad -hoc projects in
response to emergency conditions.
b. The Applicant refers WRC to the submitted EFH report. It is recognized that FPS provides
habitat for commercially- and recreationally -important fish species. The location and design
of the borrow site would not compromise the integrity of the shoal and would minimize any
potential effects to fish habitat. In addition, the project incorporates all of the SAFMC
protection measures for dredging within a HAPC. These measure include:
(1) preparation and submittal of an impact assessment document;
(2) ensuring compatibility of fill material to that of recipient beach;
(3) siting borrow sites in areas characterized by strong currents and sand movement
to promote more rapid infilling rates (and thus reducing the duration of impacts to
benthic habitats); and
(4) dredging in a manner intended to minimize impacts to wave energy and
currents,"thus reducing the likelihood of infilling with fine-grained sediments".
Other mitigation elements of the proposed project include the following:
(1) avoidance of hard bottom habitat;
(2) avoidance of Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs);
(3) avoidance of impacts to coastal inlets and associated shoals;
(4) use of hydraulic cutter suction dredge (avoidance and minimization of
entrainment); and
(5) incorporation of physical monitoring of the borrow site (i.e. post -construction
assessment of gross morphology and physical recovery).
In light of the favorable physical conditions of the borrow site (suitable substrate and
characteristics favorable for physical and biological recovery), avoidance of other sensitive
EFH habitats, adherence to the identified SAFMC protection measures, and incorporation of
additional mitigative actions, it is believed that potential adverse effects to EFH and
managed species is minimized.
c. The Applicant agrees to perform the proposed work during the acceptable environmental
window (i.e. avoiding both sea turtles and shorebird nesting periods from April 1 to
November 15) unless there is a required response to a "declared" emergency such as a
major tropical storm or hurricane. In addition, the Applicant will perform necessary physical
monitoring of the borrow site on an annual basis to evaluate and document borrow site
recovery. In addition, the shorelines of West Beach and South Beach will continued to be
surveyed on a minimum of annual intervals. The results and findings of physical monitoring
will be submitted to the agencies on an annual basis. The Applicant will also develop and
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implement a biological monitoring plan that will include benthic infaunal mor 'Tpof�Mq.tD CITY
borrow site and benthic macroinvertebrate sampling of the beachfront for a period�oi u�p��f{o�� ��
3 years.
3. As referenced above, the Applicant has completed an EFH Assessment. As part of the
assessment, specific actions and potential adverse effects to fishery resources are
evaluated. In addition, the document includes a comprehensive alternatives analysis for
other potential sand source sites and specific protection measures and actions to be
employed to minimize disturbance to EFH.
4. a. An alternatives analysis has been included within the EFH Assessment (refer to Appendix
B of the EFH). The alternatives evaluated include: (a) Wilmington Harbor Entrance Channel;
(b) Jay Bird Shoals; (c) Bald Head Creek Shoal; (d) areas westward of the former federal
channel alignment; (e) the EPA designated Wilmington Ocean Dredged Material Disposal
Site (ODMDS); (f) confined disposal facilities (CDFs) along the upper reaches of the Cape
Fear River; and (g) Frying Pan Shoals. The analysis described each of the sand sources and
evaluated their viability for use as a large-scale and long-term source of beach -compatible
sand. Use of a sand source site on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) was considered but is
prohibitively expensive to develop, design, and dredge. Therefore, the use of a borrow site
on the OCS was deemed to be not practicable.
b. The Applicant will prepare a comprehensive physical and biological monitoring plan as
part of the permit review process. The monitoring will include annual bathymetric surveys
and sediment grab samples to document the extent and composition of the infill material.
The biological monitoring will include benthic infauna, and macroinvertebrate sampling.
c. Several BMPs were identified in the EFH Assessment. Refer to the following brief
overview of these BM Ps:
1. The project will be performed during periods of reduced biological activity
(outside of the April 1 through November 15 moratorium);
2. The initial dredge volume will be reduced to 2Mcy (or less) from an approximate
137-acre borrow site. It should be noted that the larger borrow site was evaluated
and delineated based upon long-term nourishment needs and sand volume
requirements for West Beach and South Beach. Identification, engineering analyses,
environmental due -diligence, and permitting of a long-term borrow site is
considered advantageous for all parties in that it reduces the adverse effects and
costs of multiple smaller, ad -hoc projects in response to emergency conditions.
3. The project incorporates the use of a cutter suction dredge which significantly
reduces the spatial scale of excavation and eliminates entrainment of turtles and
various fish species (particularly demersal fish such as the endangered Atlantic
sturgeon and shortnose sturgeon). Similarly, a cutter suction dredge allows for
access to the best quality sediment which results in the minimization of sediment
losses from the beach fill template and thus reduces the frequency of future
maintenance events. In addition, it helps to ensure that the post -dredge substrate
will infill with sandier sediments (a condition considered favorable for benthic
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infaunal recovery). Note that the request for limiting excavation t�h qf�0�� CITY
would increase the spatial extent of the dredge area an estimated a l7
In addition, the Applicant could incorporate a BMP which prioritizes the use of the
remaining, previously authorized Jay Bird Shoals borrow site provided that the existing
terminal groin authorization is modified to eliminate the monitoring of Oak Island.
Implementation of this BMP would defer the dredging from the FPS borrow site for a period
of time and could potentially reduce the frequency of future dredge events from FPS to
every nine years (more or less). The frequency and schedule of future Village -sponsored
nourishment is heavily influenced by the schedule and volume of the Wilmington Harbor
Sand Management Plan (SMP) as well as by episodic storm -induced erosion.
It should be noted that the proposed initial dredging is for an approximate 137-acre borrow
area (with an estimated maximum volume of 2Mcy or less). Additional borrow site acreage
was identified for the purpose of long-term due diligence and disclosure for permitting
purposes (particularly in the event of a future, emergency condition). The advance
engineering analyses and environmental due -diligence of a larger borrow site is deemed
prudent for both the Applicant and the reviewing permitting/resource agencies. In addition,
the fairway shown in the permit drawings is "optional' in that it will only be dredged if
required by the Contractor for safe access to the borrow site. The dredge must be able to
reliably leave the work area and seek a safe harbor within the Cape Fear River mouth —
hence the need to illustrate a fairway for safety reasons.
S. Refer to attached drawing (Sheet 5 of 9) depicting the proposed dredge area in relation to
the sand search area.
6. As discussed in Item 1(c) above, the proposed dredge area is appropriately sited to promote
physical recovery and to avoid impacts to the integrity of the shoal. The position and size of
the borrow area (137 acres) relative to the larger shoal feature will have no effect to the
integrity of the shoal. During storm events, sand from the crest of the feature will be
transported south and west and will allow for physical recovery while minimizing effects to
shoal morphology. The proposed borrow site will not affect the entirety of the shoal cross
section (by design) at any location. Hence, the minimum existing shallow water depths
typifying the crest of the shoal — which currently affect wave energy dissipation or
translation) will not be compromised. As a result, longshore drift from the beach to the
west and the north to the shoal will likewise not be affected by the project.
This shoal formation under natural conditions is a highly discontinuous and translatory
feature. Localized changes in elevation change almost daily and more significant annual
changes to the shoal feature occur naturally. In light of the predicted minimal effect to
shoal morphology, there is not anticipated to be any long-term effect to fish habitat and no
effect to fish migration patterns as the integrity of the shoal will remain unaffected.
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7. There is no predicted alteration to the hydrodynamics of the shoal orDtWNID CITY
transport regimen as a result of the proposed dredging. Similarly, there will be no effect to
adjacent barrier islands.
8. Based upon the texture of the sediments migrating south along the shoal and the predicted
infilling patterns, there will little to no fine -textured sediments deposited within the
dredged area. Any potential adverse effect to benthic infaunal communities will therefore
be short-lived as it is anticipated (and demonstrated through prior monitoring of Jay Bird
Shoals and Bald Head Creek Shoals) that these assemblages return to pre -project
composition and abundance rather quickly particularly in dynamic shoal systems with
relatively rapid infilling rates and sandy substrates. This is largely due to the fecundity and
opportunistic nature of benthic infaunal species adapted to high-energy and disturbance -
prone environments. If required, the Applicant would include pre- and post -construction
benthic monitoring as an additional mitigative measure.
9. During gaps in the Wilmington Harbor SMP sand placement events, there is a predicted
sand volume need of approximately 1.5Mcy to 2Mcy that would be derived from a Village -
sponsored interim fill project. An initial Village -sponsored project is required for the Winter
of 2018/2019. Under the current SMP, federal disposal is anticipated to occur in 2021
(1Mcy) and 2024 (1Mcy). As a result, the next predicted Village -sponsored need would
occur in 2027 and would remain on an approximate 9-year interval thereafter (in the
absence of a catastrophic storm event). Each Village -sponsored event is anticipated to
average 1.5Mcy to a maximum of 2Mcy. It is anticipated that the shoreline on South Beach
east of the existing terminal groin fillet will remain as the principal area of required
nourishment. Currently, state and federal permits allow for sand placement at West Beach
from two developed borrow sites located within the Bald Head Creek ebb tidal platform.
Most previous fill placements along West Beach sponsored by the Village have been small
scale and have averaged about only 25,000 cy, mol.
10. Due to the extremely "energetic" nature of the Frying Pan Shoal formation — which is
affected by converging wave energy originating from both Onslow Bay and the Atlantic
Ocean — post -construction shoaling rates of the proposed borrow area are expected to be
high. Pragmatically, such a dynamic and ever -changing hydrographic condition cannot be
reasonably numerically modeled. With the design condition that the shoal will not be
bifurcated — post construction transport of littoral material into the excavated area will be
rapid. This is in contrast to borrow sites located within inlet shoals where the primary
causation of sediment transport principally results from hydrodynamic forces associated
with tides (and riverine discharges at times). For example, monitoring shows that the Jay
Bird Shoal borrow area (excavated portion) has experienced some 630,000 cy of deposition
over a 5-year period, mol. (i.e. 125,000 cy/yr on average).
It is predicted that the excavated portion of the Frying Pan Shoals borrow site will
experience annual deposition at a higher rate (i.e. 2 to 3 times). An accurate determination
of post -construction shoaling will be again made by way of a detailed annual hydrographic
survey.
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11. The size and volume of the proposed dredge area is based upon the long_tQLnL prg ,piS,t�fID CITY
nourishment needs of West Beach and South Beach and allows for some le d1i41y
to an emergency condition resulting from a major storm event. As indicated above, it is
considered desirable from an engineering and environmental due -diligence standpoint to
delineate and permit a long-term probable sand source site rather than responding to each
nourishment need in an ad -hoc manner. It is believed that such an approach is prudent for
both the Applicant and for reviewing permitting and resource agencies.
Should you have any questions regarding the information provided, please feel free to contact me
vial phone at 910-452-0001 or by email at coreziosi(@Imgrouo.net. Thank you for your time and
assistance.
Sincerely,
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Christian Preziosi
Land Management Group, Inc. (permit agent)
Encl. Revised Permit Drawings (Sheets 5, 6, 7, and 8)
CC. Chris McCall, Village of Bald Head Island
Erik Olsen, Olsen Associates
Heather Coats, DCM-Wilmington
Tara MacPherson, DCM-Wilmington
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
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Colonel Kevin P. Landers Sr., Commander MAR 3 0 2017
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District V
69 Darlington Avenue D
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1398
JuN 12 2017
Attention: Ronnie Smith
DCM- MHD CITY
Dear Colonel Landers:
This letter is in reference to public notice SAW-2012-00040 dated March 9, 2017. The Village
of Bald Head Island (Village) requests the Wilmington District modify the permit it issued for
construction of a terminal groin and beach nourishment. The Village seeks authorization to
dredge a portion of Frying Pan Shoals and place the dredged material along the shoreline of Bald
Head Island, including West Beach and South Beach. The permit modification request would
benefit the Village in securing an additional source of material for beach nourishment activities.
The Wilmington District's initial determination is the proposed project may adversely affect
essential fish habitat (EFH) or associated fisheries managed by the South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council (SAFMC), Mid -Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the National
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The SAFMC designated Frying Pan Shoals as a Habitat Area
of Particular Concern under the Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Frying Pan Shoals support aquatic resources of national importance in accordance with Section
906(e)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986.
As detailed in the enclosed letter dated March 9, 2017, the NMFS shares concern the proposed
project may adversely affect EFH. The NMFS believes dredging sand from Frying Pan Shoals
may have long-term impacts to a substantial amount of shoal habitat the SAFMC designates as
EFH for cobia, Spanish mackerel, and king mackerel and the NMFS designates for Atlantic
highly migratory species (tuna, swordfish, billfish, small and large coastal sharks, and pelagic
sharks). The NMFS believes systematic dredging of Frying Pan Shoals, such as the proposed
project and subsequently other projects, may result in cumulative and unanticipated changes in
habitat quality. The NMFS provided the Wilmington district with four EFH conservation
recommendations. The most notable recommendation is the NMFS request that excavation of
Frying Pan Shoals for beach nourishment activities be excluded from permit modifications, as
cumulative adverse impacts are likely to occur with the proposed project.
Pursuant to Part IV 3(b) of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of
Commerce and the Department of the Army dated August 11, 1992, I have reviewed the findings
of my staff and determined the proposed work would adversely impact aquatic resources of
national importance. I request you consider fully the views and recommendations of the NMFS
in making your final decision concerning authorization of the proposed work. I also encourage
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continued efforts to resolve this matter at the staff level, and I have directed my staff to cooperate
in any related effort to this end.
Thank you for consideration of this request. Please contact Dr. Ken Riley at [phone], or
by e-mail at [e-mail] if you have questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
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Roy E. rabtree, Ph.D.
Regional Administrator
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
Southeast Regional Office
26313th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5505
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Colonel Kevin P. Landers Sr., Commander
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District
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Attention: Ronnie Smith JUN 12 2017
Dear Colonel Landers: DC M- M H D CITY
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) reviewed public notice SAW-2012-00040,
dated February 8, 2017. The Village of Bald Head Island (Village) requests authorization from
the Department of the Army to modify a permit for groin fillet maintenance and beach
nourishment. Specifically, the Village seeks authorization to dredge a portion of Frying Pan
Shoals and place the dredged material along the shoreline of Bald Head Island, including West
Beach and South Beach. The Wilmington District's initial determination is the proposed project
may adversely affect essential fish habitat (EFH) or associated fisheries managed by the South
Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC), the Mid -Atlantic Fishery Management
Council, or NMFS. For reasons detailed below, the NMFS agrees with this determination and
concludes borrowing sand from Frying Pan Shoals may have long-term impacts to a substantial
amount of shoal habitat the SAFMC designates EFH for cobia, Spanish mackerel, and king
mackerel and the NMFS designates for Atlantic highly migratory species (tuna, swordfish,
billfish, small and large coastal sharks, and pelagic sharks). In accordance with Part IV, Section
3(a) of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Commerce and the
Department of the Army, dated August 11, 1992, the NMFS has also determined the mining of
Frying Pan Shoals may lead to substantial and unacceptable impacts to aquatic resources of
national importance (ARNI). As the nation's federal trustee for the conservation and
management of marine, estuarine, and diadromous fishery resources, the NMFS provides the
following comments pursuant to authorities of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act and the
Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson -Stevens Act).
Description of the Proposed Project
The Village has relied on a variety of shoreline management actions to address chronic erosion
on the western end of South Beach, The Point, and West Beach over the past 18 years. The most
recent project, completed in December 2015, included construction of a 1,300-linear-foot
terminal groin concurrent with a federal beach disposal operation on Bald Head Island. Recent
physical monitoring reports the average annualized loss is 371,700 cubic yards of sand from
West Beach and South Beach. Previous groin fillet maintenance and beach nourishment projects
used material sourced from the Wilmington Harbor Federal Navigation Project and Jay Bird
Shoals. Since 2001, Bald Head Island has received 250,000 to 366,000 cubic yards of sand per
year from the Wilmington Harbor Federal Navigation Project. The Wilmington District has
committed to continue contributing beach compatible sand frogton Harbor Federal
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Navigation Project to the Village for beach nourishment activities. Other sources of material
approved in the current permit for beach disposal are located on Jay Bird Shoal and Bald Head
Creek Shoal.
The Village wants to secure an additional long-term source of material for groin fillet
maintenance and beach nourishment. The Village has identified a borrow source located within
a 460-acre site on the western portion of the Frying Pan Shoals formation, approximately one
mile off the southeast shoreline of Bald Head Island. Sediment would be excavated to a depth up
to -25 feet by cutter suction dredge and pumped by submerged pipeline to the shoreline of Bald
Head Island. The identified borrow site could yield up to 8.5 million cubic yards of sand
material meeting North Carolina's standards for beach compatibility. Because of draft
restrictions to access the borrow source, the Village also seeks authorization for the dredge plant
to excavate a fairway (channel) to access the borrow location. The effective width of the fairway
would not exceed 400 feet and the affected area would be approximately 22.5 acres. The public
notice does not discuss the fate of the material dredged for the fairway, and it is not clear if the
material is suitable for beach disposal. Hence, impacts from dredging the fairway may exceed
the amount stated.
The Village proposes to conduct physical monitoring of the borrow site immediately after
dredging, annually for three years, and biennially thereafter until the permit expires in November
2024. The footprint of each monitoring survey would include the entire permitted nourishment
site as well as the area of excavation within Frying Pan Shoals. The results of the monitoring
would be incorporated into the Village's existing Shoreline Monitoring Program annual report.
The Village does not propose any environmental surveys or ecological studies of affected
fisheries or fish habitat.
Consultation History
The NMFS participated in a scoping meeting with the Village, North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and the Wilmington District on November 4, 2016. The NMFS expressed concerns that
a project of this scope may affect EFH associated with an important cape -associated shoal
complex. The NMFS recommended a more thorough alternatives analysis be completed and
recommended the analysis include additional sources of material from the Wilmington Harbor
Federal Navigation Project (e.g., Outer Ocean Bar and Mid -River) and the Wilmington Harbor
Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site. The NMFS also recommended the Village investigate
other offshore sand sources not affiliated with the Cape Fear inlet and shoal complex (e.g., Outer
Continental Shelf).
The NMFS commented extensively in review of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
entitled, Village of Bald Head Island Shoreline Protection Project, dated August 2014, and its
EFH Assessment, dated January 2014. The NMFS comments noted significant errors and
omissions in these documents. The NMFS provided guidance on interpretations of impacts to
fisheries. The NMFS provided an EFH conservation recommendation requesting the permit
authorizing the terminal groin and beach nourishment not include dredging of sand from Frying
Pan Shoals without further EFH consultation and in-depth review of environmental impacts. The
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Wilmington District agreed, and the permit it issued did not authorize dredging in � H D CITY
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Essential Fish Habitat and Aquatic Resources of National Importance
Pursuant to the Magnuson -Stevens Act, the SAFMC and NMFS designate EFH within the study
area to include tidal inlets and cape -associated shoal complexes because these areas provide
feeding, resting, and staging habitat for a variety of commercially, recreationally, and
ecologically important fish species. The SAFMC also designates these areas as an HAPC under
the fishery management plans for shrimp, snapper/grouper complex, and coastal migratory
pelagic species because these areas are rare, sensitive to stress and disturbance, and important to
ecosystem function. Understanding how tidal inlets and shoals function to provide habitat is the
product of a complex mix of connections between biological processes and physical factors. The
cape -associated shoal complexes of North Carolina are known "hot -spot" environments where
dense aggregations of fish are supported by local primary production. The SAMFC provides
additional information on the species it manages and their EFH in Fishery Ecosystem Plan of the
South Atlantic Region (available at www.safmc.net), and the NMFS provides additional
information on the EFH of highly migratory species in Amendment 10 to the 2006 Consolidated
HMS Fishery Management Plan: Essential Fish Habitat (available at
www. nmfs. noaa. gov/sfa/hmsl)
Several fish and invertebrates inhabiting the project area are ARNI in accordance with Section
906(e)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (PL 99-602), including bluefish
(Pomatomus saltatrix), spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), croaker (Micropogonias
undulatus), southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma), blue crab (Callinectes sapidus),
Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculates), pompano (Trachinotus carolinus), and penaeid
shrimp.
Impacts to Essential Fish Habitat
The Wilmington District and NMFS evaluated EFH impacts from dredging sand at Jay Bird
Shoals, Bald Head Creek Shoal, and the Wilmington Harbor federal channel during the original
EFH consultation for this project. Consequently, this additional review focuses on the EFH
impacts from dredging sand at Frying Pan Shoals.
The North Carolina coast consists of a series of cuspate bays or coastal compartments, each with
different spatial orientations and a geologic character reflecting the adjacent continental shelf
(McNinch and Luettich 2000; Riggs and Ames 2009). Frying Pan Shoals, like the other cape -
associated shoal complexes in North Carolina, is a prominent feature extending to the continental
shelf break. Among the three cape -associated shoal complexes, Frying Pan Shoals extends the
farthest, approximately 30 miles. Each of the cape -associated shoal complexes appears to have
large volumes of high quality, beach compatible sand (Riggs et al. 2011). Cape -associated shoal
complexes are constantly changing. They shift under normal current regimes, but storm events
are largely responsible for sediment transport, sand distribution, and shoal migration. Wind -
driven currents and storm -induced waves suspend sediment causing frequent erosion and
deposition on the seabed. A significant knowledge gap exists in understanding the role of cape -
associated shoal complexes in the function and maintenance of North Carolina's barrier island
system (Kato and Schiavinato 2009). It is entirely unknown how barrier islands and longshore
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coastal currents will respond to dredging and removal of large volumes of sand from Frying Pan
Shoals. There is potential for significant short-term and long-term physical and biological
impacts from dredging shoal habitat.
Frying Pan Shoals is characterized by a high fish production, a high benthic faunal density, and
species diversity. The Shoals are critically important for fisheries as it demarcates the boundary
where the Labrador Current flowing south collides with the Gulf Stream Current flowing north.
This biogeographical boundary plays a key role in supporting shrimp, the snapper -grouper
complex, coastal migratory pelagic species, and highly migratory species by generating localized
areas of high productivity. Upwelling in frontal eddies and summer bottom intrusions driven by
the Gulf Stream contribute to this productivity by providing nutrient rich waters and a succession
of biological responses (Lee et al. 1991).
Shoal habitat is defined by such factors as exposure, sediment texture, depth, and rugosity. The
NMFS is primarily concerned about the impacts of dredging on prey resources and foraging
habitat provided by the Frying Pan Shoal complex. Benthic invertebrate communities consisting
of crustaceans, worms, and mollusks are diverse and productive despite the high-energy
disturbance regime affecting the Shoal complex. Infaunal species provide important trophic
linkages coupling benthic-pelagic ecosystems. Many of the organisms utilizing these habitats
also provide trophic linkages between inshore and offshore populations. Succession and
recovery of benthic communities established in shallow high-energy environments may reflect
the adaptation of communities that occur in these habitats to frequent disturbance from episodic
storm events (Normandeau Associates 2014). Potential impacts caused by dredging include
physical removal of benthic faunal communities and disturbance of foraging habitat for fish and
invertebrates. Dredging can also affect benthic communities by altering sediment transport
characteristics of a shoal favoring sedimentation instead of resuspension. Benthic impacts are
expected to be reflected in measures of abundance, biomass, and taxa richness. Several practices
have been suggested to reduce recovery times for benthic communities following dredging
events. Most important is ensuring dredging activities do not create a depression in which fine
sediments deposit and collect. This may change the sediment composition and associated
infaunal assemblages, which is essential for recovery and recolonization (Byrnes et al. 2004;
Crowe et al. 2016). Also, timing of dredging prior to the peak recruitment period of spring and
summer, along with the preservation of local refuge patches to maximize the rate and success of
benthic recolonization have also been suggested to improve recovery times (Byrnes et al. 2004;
Brooks et al. 2006).
The NMFS believes dredging and alterations of habitat on Frying Pan Shoals could affect
spatiotemporal longshore movements of migratory fish species by disrupting feeding behavior
(i.e., movement based on patchy food availability) and by disrupting a significant orientation cue
for migration. Frying Pan Shoals serve as a migratory corridor for many species that traverse the
coastal waters of the Southeast. Data on fish migration through North Carolina's cape -associated
shoal complexes are sparse (Schwartz 1989). Anadromous species are the most common and
well known fish to exhibit longshore migratory behavior. Anadromous species have complex
lifecycles where individuals migrate great distances along the continental shelf and then return to
their natal rivers to spawn. In the Southeast, Atlantic sturgeon, shormose sturgeon, striped bass,
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throughout their life cycle. Sexually mature adults move across the shoals to aggr d
Oft at river mouths and inlets prior to spawning migration in rivers. Similarly, CITY
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emerge from estuaries and migrate across the shoals en route to the waters of the North Atlantic
for growing. Inlets and nearshore shallow areas with predominantly sandy substrate are
particularly important refuge and foraging habitat for sturgeon and other anadromous species
(Laney et al. 2007; Taylor et al. 2016).
A number of marine species seasonally migrate across the shoals. Cobia is a popular recreational
and commercial species distributed worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm -temperate
waters. Cobia are abundant in the warm waters off the coast of the U.S. from Virginia south
throughout the Gulf of Mexico. The SAFMC manages cobia as part of the Coastal Migratory
Pelagics Fishery Management Plan because the species is highly migratory. In late spring,
schools of fish begin to migrate north from Florida. Migration and movement correlate with
water temperature. Schools of migrating fish occur throughout coastal waters moving along
beaches and the nearshore environment. Cobia form large spawning aggregations off North
Carolina in May and June.
There are numerous other examples of spatial movement patterns of fish across Frying Pan
Shoals at various temporal scales. Atlantic menhaden form large schools that migrate between
inshore and offshore waters foraging on plankton. During fall and early winter, menhaden
migrate south around the North Carolina capes to spawn (ASMFC 2015). The accumulation of
menhaden and other schooling planktivores (e.g., anchovies, sardines, herring, and scad) on the
shoals attract pelagic predators such as Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, and coastal sharks.
The NMFS is concerned the systematic dredging of cape -associated shoal complexes, such as the
proposed project and subsequently other projects, may result in cumulative and unanticipated
changes in habitat quality. Although opportunistic invertebrate communities may repopulate
these areas after dredging, benthic populations may not recover to pre -project levels. Dredging
will also suspend any fine material in the borrow area which may clog the gills in young, less
mobile fish and invertebrates and thereby increase their mortality rates within assemblages. The
extent of negative effect is dependent on the life history stages of the species present and the
duration of the event. Frying Pan Shoals are a long-established seascape feature unique to North
Carolina that provides valuable habitat for fishery resources utilizing estuaries and offshore
waters as a part of their life cycle. Avoiding dredging of sand from this shoal complex would
ensure that these important areas would not be altered to the point they no longer provide
valuable habitat.
Monitoring Needed for the Dredging Impacts
To fully evaluate the proposed mining of Frying Pan Shoals for sand, the NMFS requires
additional information regarding the rates at which borrow areas are expected to fill and
measures the Wilmington District may require the Village to take to limit dredging to portions of
the Shoal expected to fill in most rapidly. The NMFS also requires information on the biological
monitoring the District may require quantifying whether the actual impacts to EFH are within
acceptable limits. To characterize distribution, abundance, biomass, and diversity of fish and
invertebrates on the Shoal complex, the NMFS recommends using fishery -independent surveys
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that include a combination of active sampling (e.g., trawling) and passive sampling (e.g.,
acoustic surveillance technology).
Dredging Best Management Practices
The NMFS requests the District develop best management practices (BMPs) to minimize the
adverse effects from dredging the shoal -complex and provide these for review before the District
makes its final decision on the proposed permit modification. For example, limiting the dredging
to the prevailing downdrift flanks of the shoals and limiting the depth of the dredge cuts to ten
feet may be good practices. Dredging within the shoal -complex should be limited to the portions
of the shoal expected to fill in most quickly once dredging has stopped. Environmental windows
(seasonal restrictions) should be used to limit the timing of dredge and disposal activities to
protect fish during sensitive life stages.
Impacts to Aquatic Resources of National Importance
Several fish and invertebrates known to inhabit the project area are ARNI in accordance with
Section 906(e)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (PL 99-602), including
bluefish, spotted seatrout, croaker, southern flounder, blue crab, Spanish mackerel, pompano,
and penaeid shrimp. These species utilize sandy shoals for spawning, refuge, foraging, or
nursery areas. As proposed, the work could directly and permanently eliminate a substantial
amount of sandy shoal habitat. Indirect impacts to this habitat and the ARNI that depend upon
the Shoals also may result from the altered wave climate caused by removing a substantial
portion of the Shoal. These indirect and cumulative impacts from the proposed action include
increased turbidity and sedimentation from placement of fill in the aquatic environment and loss
of food production functions performed by sandy shoals.
EFH Conservation Recommendations
Section 305(b)(4)(A) of the Magnuson -Stevens Act requires the NMFS to provide EFH
Conservation Recommendations for any federal action or permit which may result in adverse
impacts to EFH. Therefore, the NMFS recommends the following to ensure the conservation of
EFH and associated fishery resources:
1. The excavation of Frying Pan Shoals for terminal groin maintenance and beach
nourishment should be eliminated from the project design. The NMFS would reconsider
this recommendation based on receipt of additional environmental analysis performed
including an EFH Assessment addressing the proposed permit modifications.
2. An alternatives analysis should be done to identify whether Frying Pan Shoals is the least
environmentally damaging practicable alternative sand source the Village could use
during the remainder of the permit period. This analysis should include examination of
additional offshore sources, including those in the Outer Continental Shelf, capable of
providing beach compatible sand.
3. A physical and biological monitoring plan for the offshore borrow areas should be
developed to more accurately determine impacts to shoal habitat. The objectives of the
monitoring should include documenting the extent and grain -size distribution of the
material filling the excavation sites. Environmental monitoring should also document
biological components of the ecosystem, including fish, invertebrates, and infauna, to
quantify recovery and whether the actual impacts to EFH are within acceptabI C Cl.V E D
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4. BMPs should be developed to minimize the adverse impacts associated with dredgi, D CITY
Frying Pan Shoals and integrated into the project design. For example, )b�l�iti t n
dredging to the prevailing downdrift region of the shoal and limiting the depths of the
dredge cuts to ten (10) feet may be good practices. Similarly, restricting the time of year
for construction activities including dredging, groin maintenance, and beach nourishment,
should be included to reduce impacts to EFH and vulnerable life stages of federally
managed fishery species. Please provide a list of BMPs to NMFS for review before the
District makes its final decision on the proposed permit modification.
Section 305(b)(4)(B) of the Magnuson -Stevens Act and implementing regulation at 50 CFR
Section 600.920(k) require the Wilmington District to provide a written response to this letter
within 30 days of its receipt. If it is not possible to provide a substantive response within 30
days, in accordance with the "findings" with the Wilmington District, an interim response should
be provided to the NMFS. A detailed response then must be provided prior to final approval of
the action. The detailed response must include a description of measures proposed by the
Wilmington District to avoid, mitigate, or offset the adverse impacts of the activity. If the
response is inconsistent with the EFH conservation recommendations, the Wilmington District
must provide a substantive discussion justifying the reasons for not following the
recommendations.
Closing
Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments. Please direct related questions or
correspondence to the attention of Dr. Ken Riley at our Beaufort Field Office, 101 Pivers Island
Road, Beaufort, North Carolina 28516-9722. He may be reached by telephone at (252) 728-
8750 or by e-mail at [e-mail].
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Virginia M. Fay
Assistant Regional Administrator
Habitat Conservation Division
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alternations following dredging in two beach nourishment borrow areas in South Carolina's
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coastal ocean, Report of the Ocean Policy Steering Committee. North Carolina Coastal
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coast: evolutionary history, present crisis, and vision for the future. Chapel Hill: University of
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and a winter aggregation area of adult Atlantic sturgeon, Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus, in the
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
February 27, 2017
Mr. Ronnie Smith
Wilmington Regulatory Division Office RECEIVED
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 J U N 12 2017
Subject: Action ID #SAW- 2012-00040; Village of Bald Head Island DC M- M H D CITY
Brunswick County, NC
Dear Mr. Smith:
This letter provides the comments of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) on the
subject Public Notice (PN), dated February 7, 2017. The Village of Bald Head Island
(VBHI) has requested a modification to the permit issued November 19, 2014 for the
construction of a terminal groin structure on Bald Head Island in the Atlantic Ocean. The
terminal groin was constructed in 2015. At this time, the permittee proposes to maintain
the sand fillet with sand from Frying Pan Shoals; and also to nourish the entire length of
South Beach and West Beach. These comments are submitted in accordance with the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-
667d). Comments related to the FWCA are to be used in your determination of
compliance with 404(b)(1) guidelines (40 CFR 230) and in your public interest review
(33 CFR 320.4) in relation to the protection of fish and wildlife resources. Additional
comments are provided regarding the District Engineer's determination of project
impacts pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C.1531-1543).
Project Area, Proposed Activities, and Anticipated Impacts
The project area is the entire length of South Beach, and a large portion of West Beach
and the adjacent Atlantic Ocean on Bald Head Island. The waters of the project area are
classified as SB. The area is not designated as a Primary Nursery Area (PNA) and is not
closed to the taking of shellfish. The substrate of the project area is primarily sand.
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Federally Protected Species
The following federally -listed species (under the authority of the Service) are found
within the project area: West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), piping plover
(Charadrius melodus), red knot (Calidris canutus rufa), seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus
pumilus), and the Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempi), hawksbill (Eretmochelys
imbricata), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), and green
(Chelonia mydas) sea turtles. In addition, the project area includes terrestrial critical
habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean (NWA) loggerhead sea turtle.
Service Concerns and Recommendations
1. The Service believes that this is a new and separate project from the construction of
the terminal groin, and as such, should be treated as a new proposal rather than a
modification to the authorization for the constructed groin.
We direct your attention to the August 1, 2014 Final Environmental Impact Statement
(FEIS), the June 19, 2014 Biological Opinion (BO), and other information associated
with the terminal groin project. According to meeting minutes, as early as September 12,
2012, the Project Review Team (PRT) for the terminal groin project began discussing
issues with combining nourishment alternatives with the terminal groin alternative, and it
was determined that beach nourishment along South Beach would be a separate
alternative. The Service understands that the authorization of the project includes "beach
nourishment," but the specific areas to be nourished are not described, and the Corps did
not consult with the Service on specific areas to be nourished, outside of the sand fillet.
In the FEIS, the preferred alternative and the authorized project is Alternative 5,
"Terminal Groin with Beach Nourishment/Beach Disposal (Sand Tube Groinfield
Remaining)." This alternative includes the construction of a 1,900 linear foot (If) terminal
groin concurrent with, and following a federal beach disposal operation on Bald Head
Island. The structure was proposed to be constructed in two phases and serve as a
"template" for fill material placed eastward of the groin. The first phase, a 1,3001f groin,
was constructed in 2015. Sand from the Corps Wilmington Harbor Sand Management
Plan (SMP) was placed on South Beach and West Beach prior to construction of the
groin. According to the BO, the project that the Service consulted on was described as
including approximately 12,600 If of shoreline along portions of South Beach (for
construction of the groin). Approximately 2,5001f of shoreline was proposed to be
affected by the disposal of sand for maintenance of the sand fillet. The project includes
proposed maintenance of the 2,5001f sand fillet at 3 years after the initial placement of
sand and initiation of groin construction, and then on 9-year intervals for the life of the
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project (Years 12, 21, and 30 after initial sand placement). The maintenance of the sand
fillet does not include other portions of South Beach or West Beach.
The Incidental Take Statement in the BO for the terminal groin project does not allow
incidental take of listed species outside of the 12,600 If of shoreline anticipated for
construction of the terminal groin. The Service did not dictate a smaller incidental"CEIVED
for the maintenance of the sand fillet; however, we expect that the fillet would be as
described in the original project description (2,500 If).
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Alternative 3 in the FEIS (`Beach Nourishment/Disposal with Existing Sand Tub)CM- MHD CITY
Groinfield to Remain in Place") involves a beach fill project, which is smaller than the
one currently proposed. However, this alternative was not combined with the preferred
alternative, and in fact was distinctly separated from the preferred alternative. The
currently proposed beach fill project is considerably larger than that proposed in
Alternative 3. The project in Alternative 3 is not defined spatially in the FEIS, but a
review of FEIS figures 5.4, 5.9, 5.10 appears to define an area from approximately
Station 38+00 to Station 166+00. The currently proposed beach nourishment project
spans the entire shorelines of South and West Beach from Station 4+00 to Station
228+00. Therefore, the Service recommends that this proposal be considered a new and
separate project from the terminal groin project.
2. If the permittee and the Corps agree to modify the terminal groin permit to include this
larger beach nourishment project, the Service recommends reinitiation of consultation to
amend the June 19, 2014 BO. We note that a new or updated Biological Assessment
should be submitted to provide project -specific information and up-to-date species data
for the new portions of the Action Area.
3. If the Corps determines that the beach nourishment proposal for South and West
Beaches should be addressed through a new authorization, the Service recommends that
the permittee and Corps consider achieving compliance with ESA Section 7 consultation
requirements through coverage under the Statewide Programmatic BO, which should be
issued later this spring. The Terms and Conditions of this BO will require, among other
things, sand placement outside of the sea turtle nesting season, compliance with the North
Carolina sediment criteria, and species monitoring (with annual reporting).
4. The Service notes that the June 19, 2014 BO (Section IX — Reporting Requirements)
requires that an "annual report detailing the monitoring and survey data collected during
the preceding year (required in the above Terms and Conditions) and summarizing all
piping plover, red knot, shorebird, seabeach amaranth, and sea turtle data must be
provided to the Raleigh Field Office by January 31 of each year for review and
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comment." To date, the Service has not received any annual reports that were required
by the BO.
5. The Service notes that the FEIS does not appear to contain detailed sediment quality
data for Frying Pan Shoals. Appendices E and F contain hydrographic maps and
geotechnical data for Bald Head Creek Shoals. The Service could not find similar data or
reports for the other potential sand sources described in the FEIS (Jay Bird Shoals and
Frying Pan Shoals), and we do not recall significant discussions about the utilization of
Frying Pan Shoals, presumably because the applicant intended to use sand sources that
are closer. The applicant should provide applicable sediment quality data for the
currently -proposed borrow area. The Service recommends that a more comprehensive
presentation on the borrow area alternatives be developed.
6. Cape Shoal complexes such as Frying Pan Shoals are biogeographical boundaries,
separating ocean bays such as (in this case) Onslow Bay and Long Bay. Maintaining the
integrity of these complexes is essential, particularly as stopover points for migrating
commercially- and recreationally -important fish species. The Service is concerned that
removing sand from the complex and depositing it to the southwest will effectively
remove the sand from the system, causing potential long-term impacts. It is difficult to
predict how quickly the complex may recover from a significant sand removal event, and
no data has been provided in this regard. The Service is also concerned with the potential
cumulative effects of multiple parties mining a new borrow area that has never been
mined before. We note that the applicant is not the only municipality in the area that is
interested in using Frying Pan Shoals as a borrow source. We recommend that a more
rigorous analysis of sand source alternatives be provided.
Summary
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this public notice. If you have
questions regarding these comments, please contact Kathy Matthews at 919-856-4520,
ext. 27 or by e-mail at <[e-mail] >.
Sincerely,
to Benjamin
Field Supervisor
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LMG
LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP ixc
Environmental Consultants
March 28, 2017
Ms. Debra Wilson
NC Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
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DCM- MHD CITY
RE: NC CAMA Permit Application — Major Modification Request to State Permit No. 91-14
Village of Bald Head Island Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Response to Request for Additional Information
Dear Debbie:
By way of this letter and on behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island (Applicant), Land Management
Group, Inc. (LMG) (agent) is providing the following response to your request for additional
information (dated March 6, 2017) for the Major Modification application for State Permit No. 91-
14. Please refer to the following requested information.
Several of the items requested in your letter pertain to geotechnical information associated with
North Carolina technical standards for beach fill projects (15A NCAC 07H 0312). In response to
these requests, please refer to the attached information from the project engineer (Erik Olsen) (see
Attachment A). The remaining items (#6 through #10) are addressed below:
6. Property owner notifications have been submitted to the property owners directly adjacent to
the outer limits of the proposed fill template (specifically Bald Head Island Limited on West Beach
and the State of North Carolina on the eastern end of South Beach). See attached copies of these
notification letters with the corresponding certified mail receipts (Attachment B).
7. The project narrative has been updated to reflect the proposed beach fill templates beginning at
Station 0+00 on West Beach and extending to Station 218+00 on South Beach (see attached update
narrative, Attachment C).
8. The MP-2 form has been updated to include the square footage of the proposed excavation area
within Frying Pan Shoals (see attached updated form, Attachment D).
9. Refer to the attached description of borrow site alternatives considered for the proposed long-
term nourishment project (Attachment E). RECEIVED
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10. Noted. The comments provided by the US Fish and Wildlife Service will be addressed via the
federal permit review process.
Lastly, please note that the complete set of geophysical imaging (requested via email from Heather
Coats on March 16, 2017) has been transmitted by Geodynamics, LLC via an email link to a FTP site
(transmitted on March 27, 2017).
Should you have any questions regarding the information provided, please feel free to contact me
vial phone at 910-452-0001 or by email at [e-mail]. Thank you for your time and
assistance.
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CC. Chris McCall, Village of Bald Head Island
Erik Olsen, Olsen Associates
Heather Coats, DCM-Wilmington
Tara MacPherson, DCM-Wilmington
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LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP mr.
Environmental cnnsu/mots
March 27, 2017
State of North Carolina
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116 West Jones Street DCM- MHD C11►"V
Raleigh, NC 27603
RE: NC CAMA Permit Application — Major Modification Request to State Permit No. 91-14
Village of Bald Head Island Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Dear Sir/Madam,
This letter serves to notify the State of North Carolina of the proposed beach nourishment
project of West Beach and South Beach utilizing a sand source site (i.e. borrow site) located on the
western portion of the Frying Pan Shoals formation approximately 1 mile off the southeast shoreline of
Bald Head Island. Sediment identified within the Frying Pan Shoals borrow site will be excavated by
cutter suction dredge and pumped by submerged pipeline to the South Beach and West Beach
shorelines to offset sand losses from chronic erosion.
Adjacent riparian property owners are required by the NC Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA) permit application process to be notified. A copy of the CAMA permit application (narrative,
application forms and figures) as it has been submitted to the NC DCM is enclosed. If you have any
comments on the project, they can be directed to Ms. Debra Wilson at the following address:
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
Ms. Wilson can also be reached by phone at 910-796-7266. No comment within 30-days of receipt of
this package indicates no objection. I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the
enclosed materials and can be reached at 910-452-0001.
Sincerely,
Christian Preziosl
Land Management Group, Inc. (permit agent)
Encl. CAMA Permit Application, Major Modification Request
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Tara MacPherson, DCM-Wilmington
Heather Coats, DCM-Wilmington MAR 2 8 2017
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3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403

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March 27, 2017
Bald Head Island Limited, LLC
PO Box 3069
Bald Head Island, NC 28461-7000
RE: NC CAMA Permit Application — Major Modification Request to State Permit No. 91-14
Village of Bald Head Island Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project
Dear Sir/Madam,
This letter serves to notify Bald Head Island Limited, LLC of the proposed beach nourishment
project of West Beach and South Beach utilizing a sand source site (i.e. borrow site) located on the
western portion of the Frying Pan Shoals formation approximately 1 mile off the southeast shoreline of
Bald Head Island. Sediment identified within the Frying Pan Shoals borrow site will be excavated by
cutter suction dredge and pumped by submerged pipeline to the South Beach and West Beach
shorelines to offset sand losses from chronic erosion.
Adjacent riparian property owners are required by the NC Coastal Area Management Act
(LAMA) permit application process to be notified. A copy of the CAMA permit application (narrative,
application forms and figures) as it has been submitted to the NC DCM is enclosed. If you have any
comments on the project, they can be directed to Ms. Debra Wilson at the following address:
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
Ms. Wilson can also be reached by phone at 910-796-7266. No comment within 30-days of receipt of
this package indicates no objection. I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the
enclosed materials and can be reached at 910-452-0001.
Sincerely,
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CC. Debra Wilson, DCM-Wilmington
Tara MacPherson, DCM-Wilmington
Heather Coats, DCM-Wilmington
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March 6, 2017
Village of Bald Head Island
c/o Christian Preziosi
3805 Wrightsville Avenue No.15
Wilmington, NC 28403
RE: CAMA Major Development Permit Application
Village of Bald Head Island
Frying Pan Shoals Nourishment Project Major Modification
State Permit No. 91-14
Dear Mr. Preziosi:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application on January 25, 2017, acting
on behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island, for use of Frying Pan Shoals as a long term beach maintenance borrow
site adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River
Based on the information you provided, your application package lacks information necessary to complete
processing. The attached checklist indicates the deficiencies of your application. If you respond within three working
days from the date of this fax or E-mail, or within five days from the receipt of this letter with the required additional
information, processing of your application will promptly confinue and will not be placed on hold. If you are not able
to respond within three or five days, your application will not be accepted as complete for processing. Additional
information may be required pending further review by the fifteen (15) review agencies. The attached checklist
indicates the deficiencies of your application.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call me at my Wilmington Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Debra Wilson
District Manager, NC Division of Coastal Managements Wilmington Regional Office
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Heather Coats, DCM Wilmington
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DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina i Environmental Quality: Coastal Management
Wilmington Office '. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension ; Wilmington. North Carolina 28405
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After reviewing your recently submitted CAMA major permit application submittal, it has come to the attention of the
N.C. Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) that the following items are missing from your application package.
1. If material from the proposed access fairway will be placed on a recipient beach the fairway area must be
included in the characterization of the borrow site and at least one (1) additional VIBRACORE must be
obtained to meet spacing requirements. Please provide an additional VIBRACORE sample on the western
side of the access fairway location for a complete composite sampling profile.
2. In accordance with 15A NCAC 07H 0312(1)(h) the total number of sediments and shell material greater than
or equal to three inches in diameter, observable on the surface of the beach between mean low water and
the frontal dune toe, shall be calculated for an area of 50,000 sq. ft. within the beach fill project boundaries.
This area must be established as a representative sample of the entire project area in order to be utilized as
a background value. Color photographs of the sample area also need to be provided.
3. Please provide measurements of seafloor elevation utilizing multibeam technology for 100 percent of the
entire proposed borrow site, including the proposed fairway, in accordance with NCAC 07H. 0312(2)(c). If
this can't be performed in areas with elevations of less than 10 ft. please note the requirements in 15A
NCAC 07H. 0312(2)(e) which state that sediment sample spacing shall be no less than one core per six
acres (grid spacing of 500 feet or 152 meters).
4. Please provide additional VIBRACORE samples and geophysical data within the proposed borrow area (see
Figure 5.5 of the Frying Pan Shoals Sand Search Investigation Report). In accordance with the
requirements of 15A NCAC 07H. 0312(2)(e). VIBRACORE samples should cover the entire proposed
borrow area.
5. Please provide additional data for VIBRACORE samples not taken to depth. According to15A NCAC 07H.
0312(4)(a): sediment excavation depths for all borrow sites shall not exceed the maximum depth of
recovered core at each coring location.
6. Please provide proof of adjacent property owner notifications for both properties directly adjacent to the
outer project limits of the expanded template area.
7. Please update the project Narrative to include language discussing the expansion of the beach template on
West Beach and South Beach.
8. Please update the MP-2 form to include the sq. ft. are of proposed excavation within Frying Pan Shoals.
9. Please provide discussion of alternative borrow locations as was requested during the November 3, 2016
scoping meeting for this project.
10. Please also see the attached letter from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. While we are not requesting
additional information at this time we strongly encourage you to address their concerns. Failure to do so
may result in a delay in processing and/or future additional information requests.
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
February 27, 2017
Mr. Ronnie Smith
Wilmington Regulatory Division Office
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Subject: Action ID #SAW- 2012-00040; Village of Bald Head Island
Brunswick County, NC
Dear Mr. Smith:
This letter provides the comments of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) on the
subject Public Notice (PN), dated February 7, 2017. The Village of Bald Head Island
(VBHI) has requested a modification to the permit issued November 19, 2014 for the
construction of a terminal groin structure on Bald Head Island in the Atlantic Ocean. The
terminal groin was constructed in 2015. At this time, the permittee proposes to maintain
the sand fillet with sand from Frying Pan Shoals, and also to nourish the entire length of
South Beach and West Beach. These comments are submitted in accordance with the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-
667d). Comments related to the FWCA are to be used in your determination of
compliance with 404(b)(1) guidelines (40 CFR 230) and in your public interest review
(33 CFR 320.4) in relation to the protection of fish and wildlife resources. Additional
comments are provided regarding the District Engineer's determination of project
impacts pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C.1531-1543).
Project Area, Proposed Activities, and Anticipated Impacts
The project area is the entire length of South Beach, and a large portion of West Beach
and the adjacent Atlantic Ocean on Bald Head Island. The waters of the project area are
classified as SB. The area is not designated as a Primary Nursery Area (PNA) and is not
closed to the taking of shellfish. The substrate of the project area is primarily sand.
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Federally Protected Species
The following federally -listed species (under the authority of the Service) are found
within the project area: West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), piping plover
(Charadrius melodus), red knot (Calidris canutus rufa), seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus
pumilus), and the Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempi), hawksbill (Eretmochelys
imbricata), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), and green
(Chelonia mydas) sea turtles. In addition, the project area includes terrestrial critical
habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean (NWA) loggerhead sea turtle.
Service Concerns and Recommendations
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1. The Service believes that this is a new and separate project from the construction c6C M_ M H D C ITS
the terminal groin, and as such, should be treated as a new proposal rather than a
modification to the authorization for the constructed groin.
We direct your attention to the August 1, 2014 Final Environmental Impact Statement
(FEIS), the June 19, 2014 Biological Opinion (BO), and other information associated
with the terminal groin project. According to meeting minutes, as early as September 12,
2012, the Project Review Team (PRT) for the terminal groin project began discussing
issues with combining nourishment alternatives with the terminal groin alternative, and it
was determined that beach nourishment along South Beach would be a separate
alternative. The Service understands that the authorization of the project includes "beach
nourishment," but the specific areas to be nourished are not described, and the Corps did
not consult with the Service on specific areas to be nourished, outside of the sand fillet.
In the FEIS, the preferred alternative and the authorized project is Alternative 5,
"Terminal Groin with Beach Nourishment/Beach Disposal (Sand Tube Groinfield
Remaining)." This alternative includes the construction of a 1,900 linear foot (If) terminal
groin concurrent with, and following a federal beach disposal operation on Bald Head
Island. The structure was proposed to be constructed in two phases and serve as a
"template" for fill material placed eastward of the groin. The fast phase, a 1,3001f groin,
was constructed in 2015. Sand from the Corps Wilmington Harbor Sand Management
Plan (SMP) was placed on South Beach and West Beach prior to construction of the
groin. According to the BO, the project that the Service consulted on was described as
including approximately 12,600 If of shoreline along portions of South Beach (for
construction of the groin). Approximately 2,5001f of shoreline was proposed to be
affected by the disposal of sand for maintenance of the sand fillet. The project includes
proposed maintenance of the 2,5001f sand fillet at 3 years after the initial placement of
sand and initiation of groin construction, and then on 9-year intervals for the life of the
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project (Years 12, 21, and 30 after initial sand placement). The maintenance of the sand
fillet does not include other portions of South Beach or West Beach.
The Incidental Take Statement in the BO for the terminal groin project does not allow
incidental take of listed species outside of the 12,600 If of shoreline anticipated for
construction of the terminal groin. The Service did not dictate a smaller incidental take
for the maintenance of the sand fillet; however, we expect that the fillet would be as
described in the original project description (2,500 If).
Alternative 3 in the FEIS ("Beach Nourishment/Disposal with Existing Sand Tube
Groinfield to Remain in Place") involves a beach fill project, which is smaller than the
one currently proposed. However, this alternative was not combined with the preferred
alternative, and in fact was distinctly separated from the preferred alternative. The
currently proposed beach fill project is considerably larger than that proposed in
Alternative 3. The project in Alternative 3 is not defined spatially in the FEIS, but a
review of FEIS figures 5.4, 5.9, 5.10 appears to define an area from approximately
Station 38+00 to Station 166+00•. The currently proposed beach nourishment project
spans the entire shorelines of South and West Beach from Station 4+00 to Station
228+00. Therefore, the Service recommends that this proposal be considered a new and
separate project from the terminal groin project.
2. If the permittee and the Corps agree to modify the terminal groin permit to include this
larger beach nourishment project, the Service recommends reinitiation of consultation to
amend the June 19, 2014 BO. We note that a new or updated Biological Assessment
should be submitted to provide project -specific information and up-to-date species data
for the new portions of the Action Area.
3. If the Corps determines that the beach nourishment proposal for South and West
Beaches should be addressed through a new authorization, the Service recommends that
the permittee and Corps consider achieving compliance with ESA Section 7 consultation
requirements through coverage under the Statewide Programmatic BO, which should be
issued later this spring. The Terms and Conditions of this BO will require, among other
things, sand placement outside of the sea turtle nesting season, compliance with the North
Carolina sediment criteria, and species monitoring (with annual reporting).
4. The Service notes that the June 19, 2014 BO (Section DC — Reporting Requirements)
requires that an "annual report detailing the monitoring and survey data collected during
the preceding year (required in the above Terms and Conditions) and summarizing all
piping plover, red knot, shorebird, seabeach amaranth, and sea turtle data must be
provided to the Raleigh Field Office by January 31 of each year for review and
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comment." To date, the Service has not received any annual reports that were required
by the BO.
5. The Service notes that the FEIS does not appear to contain detailed sediment quality
data for Frying Pan Shoals. Appendices E and F contain hydrographic maps and
geotechnical data for Bald Head Creek Shoals. The Service could not find similar data or
reports for the other potential sand sources described in the FEIS (Jay Bird Shoals and
Frying Pan Shoals), and we do not recall significant discussions about the utilization of
Frying Pan Shoals, presumably because the applicant intended to use sand sources that
are closer. The applicant should provide applicable sediment quality data for the
currently -proposed borrow area. The Service recommends that a more comprehensive
presentation on the borrow area alternatives be developed.
6. Cape Shoal complexes such as Frying Pan Shoals are biogeographical boundaries,
separating ocean bays such as (in this case) Onslow Bay and Long Bay. Maintaining the
integrity of these complexes is essential, particularly as stopover points for migrating
commercially- and recreationally -important fish species. The Service is concerned that
removing sand from the complex and depositing it to the southwest will effectively
remove the sand from the system, causing potential long-term impacts. It is difficult to
predict how quickly the complex may recover from a significant sand removal event, and
no data has been provided in this regard. The Service is also concerned with the potential
cumulative effects of multiple parties mining a new borrow area that has never been
mined before. We note that the applicant is not the only municipality in the area that is
interested in using Frying Pan Shoals as a borrow source. We recommend that a more
rigorous analysis of sand source alternatives be provided.
Summary
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this public notice. If you have
questions regarding these comments, please contact Kathy Matthews at 919-856-4520,
ext. 27 or by e-mail at <[e-mail]>.
Sincerely,
(I01m,4
to Benjamin
Field Supervisor
cc:
Ken Riley, NOAA Fisheries, Beaufort
Maria Dunn, NCWRC, Washington, NC
Doug Huggett, NC Division of Coastal Management, Morehead City
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LMG
LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP INC
Environmental Consultants
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tara MacPherson, NCDCM
FROM: Christian Preziosi, LMG
DATE: January 2S, 2017
RE: Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project, Village of Bald Head Island
CAMA Permit No. 91-14, Major Modification Request
Ta ra,
On behalf of the Village of Bald Head Island, please see attached a hard -copy of the Major
Modification Request for CAMA Permit No. 91-14. The modification request seeks to authorize the
use of an approximate 460-acre multi -event borrow area on the western flank of Frying Pan Shoals
for long-term nourishment and maintenance of the South Beach and West Beach shorelines of Bald
Head Island. Note that a request has also been submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(COE) for modification of the corresponding Department of Army (DA) permit authorization.
The enclosed application materials include a CD of: (1) the Frying Pan Shoals Sand Search
Investigation Report (Olsen Associates, Inc.); and (2) the Submerged Cultural Resource
Management Summary (Tidewater Atlantic Research, Inc. 2016).
Let us know if you have any questions or need anything else at this time.
Thank y u,
(, ).
Christian Prezio i
Land Management Group, Inc.
www.lmgroup.net • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403
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LMG
LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP roc
Environmental Consultants
20 December 2016
Mr. Doug Huggett
NC Division of Coastal Management
404 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, N.C. 28557
Re: Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment Project, Village of Bald Head Island
CAMA Permit 91-14, Major Modification Request
Dear Doug,
Please find enclosed a request for Major Modification of CAMA Permit 91-14 which is submitted
on behalf of The Village of Bald Head Island. Work requested in this modification would provide
a long term sand source for beach maintenance on the West and South Beaches of Bald Head
Island An approximately 460-acre multi -event borrow area within Frying Pan Shoals has been
identified as an adequate source of beach compatible sand. Beach placement would utilize
footprints and profiles previously established and approved in the terminal groin and federal
beach disposal projects.
Additional details are provided in the enclosed application materials. Please note that the
Frying Pan Shoals Sand Search Investigation Report (Olsen Associates Inc. 2016) and the
Submerged Cultural Resource Management Summary (Tidewater Atlantic Research Inc. 2016)
are provided on the enclosed CD. An Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) report is being prepared and
will be furnished to NC DCM, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the National
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) as part of the permit review process. Thank you in advance
for your assistance in processing this request.
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Sincerelyr-
(%il Ji
Christian Pre osi
Environmental Consultant
Encl: Application package
$475 application fee check
Cc: Mr. Chris McCall, Village of Bald Head Island
Mr. Erik Olsen, Olsen Associates, Inc.
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3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403

�e
ROY COOPER
Gmemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 7, 2017
[e-mail]
2 Pages
Star News
Legal Advertisement Section
Post Office Box 840
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Re: Major Public Notice for The Village of Bald Head Island / Brunswick Co.
Kyle & Heather: Please publish the attached Notice in the Saturday, June 10, 2017 issue
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
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:
Sincerely,
ekSau
K. son
Permitting Support & Customer Assistance
Heather Coats - WiRO
Doug Huggett - MHC
Ronnie Smith - USACE
Sarah Young- DCM
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
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M
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 May 26, 2017, The Village
of Bald Head Island proposed to modify State Permit No. 91-14 to use Frying Pan Shoals as
a borrow site for the beach nourishment of South Beach, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and
West Beach, adjacent to the Cape Fear River, on Bald Head Island, in Brunswick County. A
copy of the application can be examined or copied at the office of Tara MacPherson, N.C. Dept.
of Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,
Wilmington, NC 28405, (910-796-7425) 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 July 1, 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.
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127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-7967215

NC Division of Coastal Management
AEC +to5escnesrs�u+es
_
$475 / #47620 c@MHC
Major Permit Application Computer
Sheet
CDAITS _- MHC cc _.__.
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Applicant e of Bald Head Island Villa
pp st1/71j/
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Agent/Contractor. LMG c%o £hristian Preziosi
Piolect Site County Brunswick
Staff Tara MacPherstn
District Wilmington
Project Name Frying Pan Shaais Nourishment
Pro}. MM91-t4 Rover -File
n.a Rjv beta Cape Fear
fnitial date of application submittal. 1-25-17
Date application 'received as complete in the
Field office: ''-
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Permit Authorization: (� -CAMAO & FAI oth
SITE DESCRIPTIONIPERMIT INFORMATION
pi Yv __lYes 'ytyNc °NA Ys tNn
thotos Taken Yes❑ No,�
Setback Requred r, parian} [Yes [moo
h,, �_al r, ii't-ii Yes N . `. "1v� � ...
' h foot waver obi alned Ine
Haz Notification •i,urriorl ,.
[,Yes ❑No
;Yes „ fJ� ;—INo[Sure
Sr m =:v- .� e• ',o _
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Temporary Impacts ;ryr es ��,,Na.
Sure
- _
Sandbags: [ Yes to El Not Sure
,
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Did the land use ciasslfi t' n c; r•'F-
from county LUP E]YesNo
4.litigation Required (optional)
..,Yes �1\10
Moratorium Conditions.
,,Err}}vvtronmental Assessment Done
'Yes
Length of Shorehmr
Yes [JNo ❑NA
T r1tin F-NA
y (?
Shellfish Are9.•Desujnaaon
Project Desc, p' ia, ..
_. i , n.eni •. , ,.
Open - - Closed
SECOND ER
CLASSIFICATION
- OPTIONAL (choose MA?
[j Future Water SuPPIY(FW
orient'Sensdive
^aaters(S'N)
❑ High Quality Waters iHOW'i
❑ Outstanding Res(e,: -. ..
WETLANDSIMPACTED
(404) Corp of Engineers (Jurisdictional
; [] U S) Sea lavender ti. monium ;h :
I. , ,>,., ,,. ,,,,d v, S,,n, , , � s;:..I
wetlands)
(CJI Saw grass ICladiurn jamaicense)
LJ iSA) Salt marsh cordgrass (Spartrna
❑ (SY) Salt reed grass (Spartma
altemiflora)
cynosuroides)
:. j (DS) Salt or spike grass (Dlstichhs
E] (SC) Du rush or three square (Scirpus
❑ (TY) Cattail (Typha so,)
i,picma)
sp.)
](JR)Black needlerush Juncus
(
- S-
� {SPi SalUrneadow grass (Sganina
--
roemerianus)
patens)
APPLICATION FEE
' ,•
F� IIItA) Private w/ D&F up ro 1 acre 3490
:' Q Ill(D) Priv public or comm wl D&F to .-.
• +. , ,i 5250
e 3490 can't be applied - $400
..V
ition to a CAMA Major
X I Any development involving D&F of
$25U
�, fie than 1 acre - $475
13j Public or commercial w/ D&F to 1
:, n- Express Permit - $2000
,490 can be applied - S400
(Major cieve. opment extension reques! -
: il. Public or commercial/no dredge
'.. $100
:,ndlor fill - S400
:.
? ❑ I Private no dredge andlor fill- $250
_ [j III(C) Priv public or comm .4vfD&F to 1
acre, 349t7 :an be applied. DCM needs
DWO r ; -ment - $400

Date. 1 25-17
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 1. Dimension 2 Dimension 3 Dimension 4
:. One One
Y 7, v
_ nrt [3Y tsN t'
,
Mart ID Y
Nx:vr V,r t. , 1 Reprece
Repiace_.
C3 Y N
,v Replace
Y ❑ N
New Wrr`, Replace
., Ma,nt Ej Y El N
New Won [j '�. Replace .
Ma,nt ❑ u Y Q 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. So. Fl. TOTAL Feet FINAL Feet
:(-.v ,.. uei. _. D,Pn, ....
DISTURB TYPE U:stwbance total ; i:tu`baoce
Habitat Name includes any . n dudes any
.
>„ Choose One ,a, p• r. o-� anhcipeted 5toratian. r r +r:ir rt r..h ra��u� �,ur
Ill restoratror or 1: d or temp xa ion r tprit + p"i,
terP mr"Actsl „ mpacts r amOLPt
.Dredge C,t F111, Both ❑ Other
l._1 Butn L Other
,.j Both ❑ Other ❑
.:,e jJ Fd? ❑ Both ❑ Other
n c Fill Ll Both p Other [
'.7 Both D Other El
[� Both ❑ Other 0
919,733.2293 % 1-888.4FWOAST revised: 10 12.06

MAJOR PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
E2
L6/ -/ 4- /9 L/
DCM %
DWQ %
Development Ta
Fee1(14300160143510009316266253)2430016024351000952341
I. Private, non-commercial development that does
of involve the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$250
100%
$250
0%
$0
II. Public or commercial development that does
not involve the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$400
100%
$400
0%
$0
III. For development that involves the filling
and/or excavation of up to 1 acre of wetlands
and/or open water areas, determine if A,B, C.
r D below ap lies:
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
concerns related to water quality or aquatic life:
$400
60%
$240
40%
$160
III(D). If General Water Quality Certification No.
900 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
nd/or o en water areas:
$475
60%
$285
40%
$190
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0
From: Bennett, Ronda
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 6:32 AM
To: Simpson, Shaun <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Major Mod 91-14
Ck no. 47820 for $475.00. Rec'd 12-22-16. Written by LMG, Inc.
Ronda C. Bennett
Department of Environmental Quality
Office Manager
Bennett, Ronda
808-2808 ExL 206work
Division of Coastal Management
i Commerce Avenue
rehead City, North Carolina 28557
From: Simpson, Shaun
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 5:05 PM
To: Bennett, Ronda <[e-mail]>
Subject: Major Mod 91-14
Hey Ronda,
We received a Major app for the Village of Bald Head Island / Frying Pan Shoals Beach Nourishment
Project. Tara says the check was deposited in MHC. Can you please send me a cc of the deposit
sheet? The cc of the check is undecipherable, so I can't tell the amount or check number.
Thanks,
Shaun
Shaun Simpson
Permit Support & Customer Service
NC Department of Environmental Quality
NC Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC28405
Phone: [phone]
Shaun. SimasonOncdenr. aov
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