129-16 Letter of Authorization 2019 Dare County Inlet Dredging

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Mr. Ken Willson
Aptim Coastal Planning & Engineering
4038 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington, NC 28409
Dear Mr. Willson:
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March 15, 2019
This is with reference to your Hatteras Inlet Channel Event Notification submittal for State Permit
No.129-16, acting as agent for Dare County. The permit was issued on December 20, 2016 and
expires on December 31, 2019. The action proposed in your submittal is to dredge approximately
28,600 cubic yards of the Hatteras Inlet Connector Channel ("South Ferry Channel') by means of
sidecast dredge.
In reviewing the information provided, the Division of Coastal Management has determined that the
proposed action is consistent with the permit. This Letter of Authorization serves as approval of
the activities described in your event notification dated March 6, 2019, and plans labeled Sheets 1-4
dated revised March 5, 2019, and includes an extension of the moratorium to allow the authorized
work through April 15, 2019. All other permit conditions remain in effect
Please note this letter does not authorize any work not expressly described above, nor does it
eliminate the need to obtain any other additional state, federal or local permits, approvals or
authorizations that may be required.. If you have any questions concerning the above or if I can be
of any other assistance, please advise.
Sincerely,
Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
cc: MHC Files Bobby Outten, Dare County
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March 06, 2019
Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
Kenneth Willson .
Program Manager
Aptim Coastal Planning & Engineering of North
Carolina, Inc.
4038 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington, North Carolina
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
Subject: Hatteras Inlet Channel Maintenance Project — Written Notice of Project Initiation
Dear Ms. Coats:
The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) issued a CAMA Major Permit for the proposed Hatteras Inlet Channel
Maintenance Project on December 22, 2016 (#129-16). This letter serves as written notice of project initiation as
required in Condition 7 of the permit. Please find attached to this letter revised permit drawings dated March 05,
2019, which provide the location of the proposed channel for the upcoming event.
The project includes maintenance dredging within a portion of the Hatteras Inlet Connector Channel, which runs
between the inlet gorge and the ferry channel in proximity to Ocracoke Island. This channel is locally referred to as
the "South Ferry Channel'. The attached plan view drawing shows the location of the proposed channel, the disposal
area, and previously mapped submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) resources in the vicinity. The channel is proposed
to be dredged by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) side cast dredge Mein. Material dredged from the
channel will be sidecasted to either side of the proposed channeL
Dare County, the USACE, and the NC Division of Water Quality are all moving expeditiously to ensure the project
can start as soon as possible. Due to recent weather delays that postponed the necessary conditional surveys used to
develop the plans and cost estimates for the project, the project is running several weeks behind the ideal schedule.
The actual dredging of the channel is anticipated to last approximately 21 days; however, the timing of when the
dredging can begin is dependent on several factors outside of the control of the USACE Navigation Branch. , At the
time of this letter, it is anticipated that the project will be conducted between March 15, 2019 and April 15, 2019.
As you are aware, a Major CAMA Permit (#129-16) was issued by the State of North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management (DCM) to Dare County in December 2016 for the maintenance of the connector channel, The permit
was subsequently modified in March 2018. The permit prohibits maintenance activities from April 1 to September 30
without prior approval from the DCM in consultation with appropriate resource agencies. On behalf of Dare County,
we request consideration of 2 weeks of relief for this particular maintenance event In support of this request, we
bring to your attention the fact that no maintenance dredging was required of the channel in 2018 during the dredge
moratorium. Clearly, the channel conditions are highly dependent on weather conditions but Daze County is using
the best available data to maintain the channel in such a way as to minimize the need for dredging within the dredge
moratorium. RECEIVED
MAR 0 6 2019
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The modified permit allows for maintenance of a 200 ft. wide channel to a depth of -12 ft. MLW. Based on the
February 26, 2019 survey, removal of approximately 28,600 cy of material would be required to achieve a channel
depth of -10 ft. MLW within the proposed channel shown on the attached drawings, which includes a 150 foot wide
channel and a 50'foot widener in the area pinched between the two shoals encroaching on the channel.
As required by the permit, we have contacted Don Field with NOAA to determine if any updated imagery is available
for the project area to delineate SAV habitat. Mr. Field responded that they do not have any update aerial imagery,
however he indicated that new imagery is expected in May or June of this year. In the CAMA Major Permit, DCM
indicated that DMF staff may perform SAV surveys in proximity to the proposed dredge location to provide an
updated determination of the presence or absence of SAV resources.
Regarding contact information during dredge activities, Brennan Dooley of the USACE will be the point of contact
for the USACE dredging operations. Brennan's Phone Number is [phone] and his email is
Brennan_j.Dooleynn usacc.army.mil. I will be the County's agent and can be contacted via cell phone at (910) 443-
4471.
Please feel free to contact me anytime for further clarification or explanation of the project.
Very truly yours,
APTIM CO A TAL PLANNIINGr& ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
Ken Willson
Project Manager
CC:
Robert Outten, Dare County
Ann Daisey, Dare County
Jonathan Howell, NC DCM
Anthony Scarbraugh, NC DWR

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Coats, Heather
From:
Trowell, Steve
Sent:
Monday, March 11, 2019 11:57 AM
To:
Coats, Heather
Subject:
RE: Hatteras Inlet
Thanks Heather for letting me Shane's and Maria's comments. I do not have any concerns or comments. Keep me
posted on the time forthe conference call thanks
From: Coats, Heather
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 10:08 AM
To: Trowell, Steve <[e-mail]>
Subject: Hatteras Inlet
Hey Steve,
Hope you're well and had a great weekend! Do you have any comments, concerns, or questions about the proposed
upcoming Hatteras Inlet event? I'm attaching Shane and Maria's responses. Is there anyone else we need to check in
with that I'm missing? Andare you available Friday for a conference call?
Thanks!
Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7302 office
heather.coats aC)..ncdenr.aov
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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Coats, Heather
From:
Dunn, Maria T.
Sent:
Thursday, March 7, 2019 3A9 PM
To:
Staples, Shane; Coats, Heather, Pelletier, Josh R SAW([e-mail])
Cc:
Trowell, Steve; Howell, Jonathan
Subject:
RE: [External] Written Notice - Hatteras Inlet Event 5
Heather,
NCWRC concurs with NCDMF and does not object to the 15 day allowance into the moratorium.
Thank you.
Maria
Maria T. Dunn
Coastal Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
943 Washington Sq. Mall
Washington, NC 27889
office: 252-948-3916
fax: [phone]
www.ncwildlife.org
Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Staples, Shane
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2019 3:44 PM
To: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]>; Pelletier, Josh R SAW
([e-mail]1) <Josh.R.Pelletier@usai e.army.mil>
Cc: Trowell, Steve <[e-mail]>; Howell, Jonathan <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Written Notice - Hatteras Inlet Event 5
Heather,
The NCDMF does not have objection.to allowing for the proposed moratorium relief to extend until April 15, 2019.
Thanks
Shane
Shane Staples
Fisheries Resource Specialist
Division of Marine Fisheries
North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality
252-948-3950 office
[e-mail]

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Coats, Heather
From: Staples, Shane,
Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2019 3:44 PM
To: Coats, Heather; Dunn, Maria T.; Pelletier, Josh R SAW ([e-mail])
Cc: Trowell, Steve; Howell, Jonathan
Subject: RE: [External] Written Notice - Hatteras Inlet Event 5
Heather,
The NCDMF does not have objection to allowing for the proposed moratorium relief to extend until April 15, 2019.
Thanks
Shane
Shane Staples
Fisheries Resource Specialist
Division of Marine Fisheries
North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality
252-948-3950 office
[e-mail]
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27817
From: Coats, Heather
Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2019 9:00 AM
To: Staples, Shane <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]>; Pelletier, Josh R SAW
([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>
Cc: Trowell, Steve <[e-mail]>; Howell, Jonathan <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] Written Notice - Hatteras Inlet Event 5
Hello all,
Please see Dare County's request to reinitiate dredging of the South Ferry Channel using the Corps.' side cast dredge
Merritt (State Permit 129-16, SAW AID# 2016-02140) . As described in the attached letter of request, they are
anticipating 21 days of dredging for 28,600 cy of material and a project end date of April 15 (and thereby need approval
for an extension from the April 1 moratorium). Dredging would be confined to a maximum depth of -12' MLW and a
maximum channel width of 200'. It should also be noted that Ken has indicated in the attached email to Anthony that
dredging on the outgoing tide may not be feasible "based on feedback from the USACE dredge operators', although
encouraged (but not required) in the CAMA permit.
Let me know if you have any questions, comments or concerns. I'm also attaching Anthony Scarbraugh's response to this
request.
Thanks in advance,
Heather

Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7302 office.
heather.coats mcdenr.aov
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Willson, Kenneth[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 9:09 AM -
To: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>; Trowell, Steve <[e-mail]>; Howell, Jonathan
<[e-mail]>; Scarbraugh, Anthony <[e-mail]>
Cc: Rosov, Brad <[e-mail]>; Bobby Outten - Dare County ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>;
Ann Daisey <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Written Notice - Hatteras Inlet Event 5
All,
Please see attached a letter and plan drawings stating Dare County's intention to work with the USACE Wilmington
District Navigation Branch to conduct a maintenance event of the Hatteras Inlet Connector Channel (AKA South Ferry
Channel). Please review the letter and drawings and let us know if you have any questions or comments.
We would like to try to have a pre -construction conference call at your earliest convenience. Please provide feedback
on your -availability for March 8, March 11, or March 15.
Kind Regards,
KEN WILLSON
Client Program Manager
APTIM/Coastal, Ports & Marine
O 910 7919494
M 910 443 4471
E [e-mail]
APTIM
4038 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington, NC 28409

Coats, Heather
From: Scarbraugh, Anthony
Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 4:30 PM
To: Willson, Kenneth; Coats, Heather, Trowell, Steve; Howell, Jonathan
Cc: Rosov, Brad; Bobby Outten - Dare County ([e-mail]); Ann Daisey; Dunn,
Maria T.; Staples, Shane
Subject: RE: [External] Written Notice - Hatteras Inlet Event 5
Mr. Wilson,
Based on a review of the most recent SAV data in reference to the current maintenance dredge location this Office will,
not have any objection to the scope of work as proposed.
Regards,
Anthony Scarbraugh
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources —Water Quality Regional Operations
Department of Environmental Quality
252 948 3924 office
anthonv. scarbraugh(o)ncdenr. gov
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Willson, Kenneth[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 9:09 AM
To: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>; Trowell, Steve <[e-mail]>; Howell, Jonathan
<[e-mail]>; Scarbraugh, Anthony <[e-mail]>
Cc: Rosov, Brad <[e-mail]>; Bobby Outten - Dare County ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>;
Ann Daisey <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Written Notice - Hatteras Inlet Event 5
All,
Please see attached a letter and plan drawings stating Dare County's intention to Work with the USACE Wilmington
District Navigation Branch to conduct a maintenance event of the Hatteras Inlet Connector Channel (AKA South Ferry
Channel). Please reviewthe letter and drawings and let us know if you have any questions or comments.
We would like to try to have a pre -construction conference call at your earliest convenience. Please provide feedback
on your availability for March 8, March 11, or March 15.
Kind Regards,
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KEN WILLSON
Client Program Manager
APTIM/Coastal, Ports & Marine
O 910 7919494,
M 910 443 4471
E [e-mail]
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4038 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington, NC 28409
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