68-16EMERGENCY NC State Ports Authority

Class
Permit Number
68-16
? STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
I Coastal Resources Commission
V e r tu tt
for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
t
wC Issued to North Carolina State Ports Authority, P.O. Box 9002, Wilmington NC 28402
j Authorizing development in Brunswick County at within the Horseshoe Shoals segment of the
1� Cape Fear River Shipping Channel, as requested in the permittee's application dated 6/14/16, including the
1 dated 6/10/16, 1 dated 6/1/16, and 1 dated received at DCM Wilmington 6/14/16.
. This permit, issued on June 16, 2016 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
,,With the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
oe suolect to tines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Agitation Dredging
1) Unless specifically altered herein, this Major Permit authorizes the emergency one-time agitation
dredging event that is expressly and specifically set forth in the permittee's application dated 6/14/16
and workplan drawings (3) dated 1 dated 6/10/16, 1 dated 6/1/16, and 1 dated received at DCM
Wilmington 6/14/16.
2) All agitation dredging activities shall only be conducted during falling tides.
3) Agitation dredging shall not exceed -44 feet (42 feet authorized dredge depth plus 2 feet over
dredge allowance) below mean lower low water (MLLW). In no case shall the depth of agitation
dredging exceed the depth of connecting waters.
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
+ . This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or
otherqualifiedpersons within twenty (20) days of the issuing
date.
This permit must be accessible on -site to Department
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
hereunder requires further Division approval.
i`-• x, , ' All work must cease when the permit expires on
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
Braxt6 t Davis, Director
Ai�vision of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
December 31, 2019
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signature of Permittee

North Carolina State Ports Authority Permit No. 68-16
Page 2 of 3
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
4) In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus, the applicant shall
implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Manatee Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all
requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at http://www.fws.gov/nc-
es/mammal/manatee_guidelines.pdf.
5) All mechanized equipment will be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of
waters and wetlands from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. In the event of a
spill of petroleum products or any other hazardous waste, the permittee shall immediately report it to the
N.C. Division of Water Resources at [phone] and provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution
and Hazardous Substances Control Act will be followed.
General
6) The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States requires the
removal, relocation, or other alteration of the work authorized by this permit, or if in the opinion of the
Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said work shall cause unreasonable obstruction
to free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee shall be required, upon due notice from the
Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate or alter the obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the
United States or the State of North Carolina. No claim shall be made against the United States or the
State of North Carolina on account of any such removal or alteration.
7) This permit does not authorize the interference with any existing or proposed Federal Projects and the
permittee shall not be entitled to compensation for damage to the work authorized herein, which may be
- caused by or result from existing or future operations undertaken by the United States in the public
interest.
8) The authorized activity shall not interfere with the public's right to free navigation on all navigable
waters of the United States. No attempt will be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by
the public of all navigable waters at or adjacent to the authorized work for reason other than safety.
9) This permit shall not be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise disposed of to a third party without the
written approval of the Division of Coastal Management.
10) The permittee and/or his contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to project
initiation.
NOTE: In order to ensure that similar future events do not threaten the operational capabilities of the
State Port Facility in Wilmington, the permittee is strongly encouraged to expedite efforts to
develop and implement a proactive long-term solution that addresses future shoaling issues
within the project area. The Division of Coastal Management will offer any assistance possible
to help achieve this long-term solution.
NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits,
approvals or authorizations that may be required, including authorization from the United States
Army Corps of Engineers and North Carolina Division of Water Resources.

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NORTH
C OLINA
PORTS
June 14, 2016
Doug Huggett
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave.
Morehead City, NC 28557
Re: North Carolina State Ports Authority RECEIVED
Port of Wilmington
Dredging of Cape Fear River — Horseshoe Shoal JUN 16 2016
Emergency Permit Request
DCM- MHD CITY
Dear Mr Huggett:
The North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA) is requesting an emergency CAMA
permit to perform bed leveling in the Horseshoe Shoal segment of the Cape Fear River.
The bed leveling will be performed by using a beam to knock off the tops of the finger
shoals that have developed in Horseshoe Shoals. The beam will be attached to a cable
and wench system as to perform the work to the precise depths in the area. Surveys of
the area will be performed upon completion of the work.
The Horseshoe Shoal segment of the Cape Fear River has not been dredged by the US
Army Corps of Engineers in approximately 5 years. The authorized project depth in this
area of the river with over depth is 42'+2', but recent surveys in this area show many
areas are currently at 39'-40'. The Cape Fear River Pilots have indicated that due to the
shoaling in this area, a draft restriction of 37' for the Cape Fear River is imminent. This
depth would prohibit the larger vessels to transit the Cape Fear River to the Port of
Wilmington.
The international shipping business is changing rapidly with companies migrating to
larger vessels in response to the June opening of the Panama Canal. The NCSPA is
expecting the arrival of the larger vessels starting on July 1 for one container service, and
August for another. It is very important for this area to maintain the authorized project
depth in order for vessels to arrive and depart in a safe manner. If the vessels are unable
to arrive and depart in a safe manner, the NCSPA is at risk to lose vital business
opportunities which not only affects the NCSPA, but is also detrimental to the State as a
whole due to the revenues generated from these customers who could potentially be 10�6
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NORTH
CAROLINA
PORTS
Because of the noted conditions and circumstances above in the Cape Fear River, the
NCSPA is requesting an emergency permit to allow bed leveling in the Horseshoe Shoal
section of the Cape Fear River.
For your reference, I have attached the most recent USACE survey and a location map of
the area.
The North Carolina State Ports Authority appreciates the Division of Coastal
Managements attention and consideration regarding this effort. If additional information
is needed, please contact me at 910-251-5678 or via email at todd.waltonAncports.com.
Sincerely,
North Carolina State Ports Authority
Todd C. Walton
Sr. Environmental Analyst
RECEIVED
JUN 16 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
RECEIVED
r)CM WIUAINGTGN, NG
JUN 14 2016
North Carolina State Parts Authority - 2202 Burnett Boulevard - PO Box 9002 - Wilmington, NC 213402 - www.ncports.com

Project Narrative
The North Carolina State Ports Authority is requesting a permit to perform bed leveling in the Horseshoe
Shoal segment of the Cape Fear River. The bed leveling will be performed by using a beam to knock off
the tops of the finger shoals that have developed in Horseshoe Shoals. These shoals have a peak of 38'-
40'throughout the area, with deep valleys in between that have depths in the 42'-46' range. The beam
will be attached to a cable and wench system mounted on a barge being pushed by a tugboat as obtain
results that will have precise 42' depths in the area upon completion of the work.
The beam is approximately 30' long. It will be tied by 4 separate cables and suspended from the barge
via a pulley and winch system. Because the areas that need to be leveled are fairly narrow, the beam
will be suspended to depths that will just push the material off of the tops of these peaks. The material
in the Horseshoe shoals area is sandy so we do not expect very much migration of disturbed material
from this area in the river. We anticipate that the material that is disturbed by the bed leveling process
will be moved/ disposed of in the adjacent deeper areas within the Horseshoe Shoals section of the river
and remain in the shipping channel. Calculations from recent surveys estimate that there is 100,000CY
of material in the area to be leveled.
The bed leveling will be done on the falling tide. We anticipate that the work will take approximately 7
days to complete. Throughout the bed leveling effort, the tugboat operator will be monitoring the
depth in the area he is working. If after several passes, beneficial results are not observed, the bed
leveling work will discontinue. If after several passes the results show that the bed leveling is
successful, we anticipate 7-10 days of work to complete the entire process. After the work Is complete,
the area will be surveyed by a third party.
RECEIVED
JUN 16 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
REC.E- VED
DCM WILt•AINGTGN, NC
JUN 14 2016

gem MP-1
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
(last revised 12/27/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
North Carolina State Ports Authority
BED LEVELING OF HORSESHOE SHOALS
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
JEFFREY
E
MILES
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
rNC
P.O. BOX 9002
9002
Wilmington
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28402
USA
910-343-6430 ext.
910-343-6237
Street Address (d different from above)
City
State
ZIP
2202 BURNETT BLVD
Wilmington
NC
28401-
Email
[e-mail]
2. AgentlContractor information
Business Name
RE
North Carolina State Ports Authority
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
TODD
C
WALTON
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
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DC MM"D CITY
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
P.O. BOX 9002
9002
Wilmington
NC
ZIP
Phone No. 1
Phone No. 2
28402
910 - 251 - 5678 ext.
ext.
FAX No.
Contractor #
910 251 5686
N/A
Street Address (d different from above)
City
State
ZIP
2202 BURNETT BOULEVARD
Wilmington
NC
28401-
Email
RECEIVED
[e-mail]
OCM WILPAINGTON
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3- Project Location
County (can be multiple)
StreetAddress
State Rd. #
BRUNSWICK
HORSESHOE SHOAL
Subdivision Name
city
State
Zip
N/A
NEAR SOUTHPORT
NC
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (d many, attach additional page with list)
910 - 251 - 5678 ext.
I I r ,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
CAPE FEAR
CAPE FEAR RIVER
c. Is the water body Ida tilted in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural []Manmade ❑Unknown
CAPE FEAR RIVER
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
❑Yes ®No
work falls within.
NA
4.
Site Description
a.
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.fl.)
N/A
N/A
c.
Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
N/A, I I
NWL (normal water feveo
(if many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
N/A ❑NHW or ❑NWL
e.
Vegetation on tract
CAPE FEAR RIVER
f.
Man-made features and uses now on tract
PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE CAPE FEAR RIVER SHIPPING CHANNEL, CURRENTLY
DREDGED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS BY THE USACE
RECEIVED
g.
Identify and describe the existing land uses ad acen to the proposed project site. J U N 1 s 2O 16
Disposal Area #4, UPLAND DREDGE DISPOSAL SITE owned by Duke Energy
MHD CIT
h.
How does local government zone the tract?
L 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.
Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, by whom?
1.
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? Elves SNo
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes SNo
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes SNo
(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
5. Activities and Impacts
a.
Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use?
®Commercial SPublic/Government
❑Private/Community
b.
Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
THE AREA IS CURRENTLY USED AS A NAVIGATION CHANNEL FOR VESSELS COMING/GOING FROM THE OCEAN
TO TERMINALS ON THE CAPE FEAR RIVER.
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.
BED LEVELING OF MATERIAL IN EXISTING RIVER CHANNEL. A TUG WILL PUSH A BARGE WITH A BEAM
ATTACHED TO CABLES AND WENCHES TO ENSURE PRECISE DEPTHS
d.
List all development activities you propose.
NA
e.
Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both?
THIS IS MAINTENANCE OF THE
USACE AUTHORIZED DREDGE
AREA
f.
What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project?
N/A ❑Sq.Ft or []Acres
g.
Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area
❑Yes SNo ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h.
Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
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na
JUN 16 2016
i.
Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland?
[]Yes SNo
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water?
[]Yes ❑No ❑NA
j.
Is there any mitigation proposed?
❑Yes SNo ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
RFCEIVE
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6, Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, If applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package lobe complete. Items (a) — (0 are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with stale application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, If applicable.
I. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10). if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
1 7, Certification and Permission to Enter on Land
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date 6/142016 Print Name JEFFREY E. MILES
RECEIVED
Signature
JUN 16 2016
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your pro sed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts DCM- M H D CITY
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
RECEIVED
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental Information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
(excluding
(NLW or
Breakwater
shoreline
NWL
stabilization
Length
380U
'
Width
300'
'
Avg. Existing
39-40'
NA
NA
Depth
Final Project
4Z+2'
NA
NA
Depth
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW orNWL In
cubic yards.
100,000CY
c. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feel affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
TO RETURNT THE CURRENT DEPTH OF THIS PORTION OF
THE RIVER TO PROJECT DEPTHS
❑This section not applicable
b. Type of material to be
SAND
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
0
2.DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL 1❑This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area. b. Dimensions of disposal area.
SEE ATTACHED NARRATIVE
c. (1) Do you claim title to disposal area?
[]Yes ❑No ❑NA
(1) if no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner
e. (!)Does the disposal area Include any coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL []None
(it) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
d. (1) Will a disposal area be available f 46Qr L
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(li) If yea, where? J U N 16 2016
f. (1) Does the disposal include any 9ffttba �a� H D CITY
[]Yes ®No ❑NA LJ Ii �V�
(II) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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Fdrm DCM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 2 of 3)
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Length:
[]Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other: _ Width:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill— Riprap—
Breakwater/Sill_ Other—
i. Source of fill material
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
[]Yes []No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ®This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ❑Yes ❑No ❑NA b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (OW),
If yes, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
ll Amount of material to be laced in the water other wetlands (WL)?. If any boxes are checked, provide the
C) P number of square feet affected.
(iii) Dimensions of fill area — ❑CW ❑SAV — ❑SB
(iv) Purpose of fill ❑WL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
controlled?
Bed leveling will be performed on the falling tide.
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.
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Date
MAINTENANCE BEDLEVELING OF CAPE FEAR RIVER/
HOSRESHOE SHOAL
Project Name
What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Tugboat, barge with cable and wench system to hold beam at
precise depths.
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NAB 1V E p
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be tak o i ize
environmental impacts.
JUN 16 2016
NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
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Form DCM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 3 of 3)
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 23, 2016
North Carolina State Ports Authority
Mr. Jeffrey E. Miles
P.O. Box 9002
Wilmington, NC 28402
PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Seurmn-
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Brunswick County
DWR Project: 16-0597
Subject Property: Bed Leveling of Horseshoe Shoals — Cape Fear River
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Miles,
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to
impact 26.17 acres (1,140,000 square feet) of open water through emergency dredging to maintain
an existing shipping channel within the Horseshoe Shoals Section of the Cape Fear River as
described within your application received by the Division on June 15, 2016. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3900 (GC 3900).
You should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits
before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control,
Non -discharge, and stormwater regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed
impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration
of the 404 Permit. This Certification can also be found on line at:
btip://portal.ncdenr.or web/wq/swp/ws/401/certsandpermits.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change
your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and
is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in
the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may
be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and
specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification. If you
change your project, you must notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new
application package with the appropriate fee. If the propertyO F EiV�i ler must be..
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given a copy of this approval letter and General Certification and is responsible for complying
with all conditions. Any new owner must notify the Division and request the Certification be
issued in their name (15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .0502).
Turbidity Standard
The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be
exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 213 .0220. Appropriate sediment and erosion
control practices must be used to meet this standard. Turbidity curtains shall be used as
appropriate. Please notify this Office if any turbidity issues arise at 910.796.7215
4 This General Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the
corresponding General Permit. The conditions in effect on the date of issuance of the
Certification for a specific project shall remain in effect for the life of the project,
regardless of the expiration of this Certification.
The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms of this
permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its
contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project a
copy of this certification. A copy of this certification including all conditions shall be
available at the project site during the construction and maintenance of this project. [15A
NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2)]
6 Continuing Compliance:
The applicant/permittee and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a
manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements
resulting from compliance with 303(d) of the Clean Water Act), and any other
appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If the Division determines that such
standards or laws are not being met, including failure to sustain a designated or achieved
use, or that State or Federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary
to assure compliance, than the Division may reevaluate and modify this General Water
Quality Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)]
All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters or wetlands will be regularly
inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of waters and wetlands from fuels,
lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other potential toxic chemicals. In the event of a
hydrocarbon or chemical spill, the permittee/contractor shall immediately contact the
Division of Water Quality, between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm at the Wilmington
Regional Office at 910.796.7215 and after hours and on weekends call tsool 858-0368.
Management of such spills shall comply with provisions of the North Carolina Oil
Pollution and Hazardous Substances Control Act. [15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(3) and
(c)(3), 15A NCAC 0213.0200 (3)(f), and GS 143 Article 21A].
RECEIVED
JUL 05 2016
DCg, _.7AHD T'i

Bed Leveling Horseshow Shoals - CFR
Brunswick County
2016-0597
Fueling, lubrication and general equipment maintenance should not take place within 50
feet of a waterbody or wetlands to prevent contamination by fuel and oils. [15A NCAC
02H .0506 (b)(3) and (c)(3) and 15A NCAC 02B .0200 (3)(%
This certification grants permission to the director, an authorized representative of the
Director, or DEQ staff, upon the presentation of proper credentials, to enter the property
during normal business hours 15A NCAC 02H.0502(e).
10 Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or
applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant and/or
authorized agent is required to return a completed certificate of completion form to the
NCDEQ DWR 401 and Buffers Unit North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1617
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699 within ten days of project completion. The
certification of completion is available at:
htti)://portal.ncdenr.ore/web/wa/swp/ws/401 /certsandpenni is/apply/formsl.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification
and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your
proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as
authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested.
This Certification can be contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of General Statute 150B by
filing a written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings
(hereby known as OAH). A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at
http://www.ncoab.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone] for information.
Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of this notice, a petition must be filed with the
OAH. A petition is considered filed when the original and one (1) copy along with any
applicable OAH filing fee is received in the OAH during normal office hours (Monday through
Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00.pm, excluding official state holidays).
The petition may be faxed to the OAR at [phone], provided the original and one copy of
the petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission.
Mailing address for the OAH:
If sending via US Postal Service: If sending via delivery service (UPS,
FedEx, etc):
Office of Administrative Hearings Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center 1711 New Hope Church RoA E C E I V E D
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Raleigh, NC 27609-6285
JUL 0 5 2016
DCM- MHD CITY

Bed Leveling Horseshow Shoals - CFR
Brunswick County
2016-0597
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DEQ:
Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Jennifer Burdette in the Central
Office in Raleigh at 919.807.6364 or Jennifer.Burdetteaamcdennizov or Chad Coburn in the
DWR Wilmington Regional Office at 910.796.7379 or Chad.Cobum@,ncdenr.gov.
Jim , Regional Supervisor
Wat r Quali y Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure: GC 3900
cc: Todd Walton — NC State Ports Authority, P.O. Box 9002, Wilmington, NC 28402
Tyler Crumbley - USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Courtney Spears — DCM Morehead City
WiRO
RECEIVED
JUL 05 2016
DCM- MHD CITY

N�` -r.o_
Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DWR Project No:
Applicant:
Project Name:
PAT MCCRORY �[
(lu11111nr
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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401 Water Quality Certification Issued Date:
County:
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or. applicable Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the DWR
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. This form may be
returned to DWR by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not
necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
I, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be
built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
Agent's Certification
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be
built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Date:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
I, as a duly registered Professional (i.e.,
Engineer, Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to
observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permitee hereby state that,
to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such
that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water
Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
materials.
Signature: Date:
RECEIVED
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality l Water Resources JUL 05 2016
1611 Mail service Carter I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
9197079000 DCM- hANn mar..

RECEIVED
JUL 05 2016
DCM- MHD CITY

DCM Coordinator:s,,ZaA/� Permit #:
MAILING DISTRIBUTION SHEET
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DCM Field Offices
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Elizabeth City
(with revised work plan drawings)
Morehead City
Washington
`Wilmington
US ACOE Offices:
Washington:
Raleigh Bland
William Westcott (NC DOT)
Bill Biddlecome (NC DOT)
Wilmington:
2Tyler Crumble
Liz Hare
Cultural Resources: Renee Gledhill -Early
Public Water Supply: Heide Cox (WIRO)
Joey White (WARO)
DCM/ Shane Staples
Fisheries Specialist Gregg Bodnar
NC DOT: Ben Hughes
DMF/
Shellfish Sanitation: Shannon Jenkins
State Property: Tim Walton
Water Resources:, ) Raleigh)
o m Hennessy [C DOT)
Washington: Anthony Scarbraugh-401
Wilmington: Joanne Steenhuis — 401
Chad Coburn
DEMLR ---_.
Washington: Scott Vinson-Stormwater
Wilmington: Georgette Scott- Stormwater
Wildlife Resources: Maria Dunn
LPO:
Fax Distribution: Permitee
Agent #:_

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 20, 2016
N.C. State Ports Authority
P.O. Box 9002
Wilmington, N.C. 28402
Dear Sir or Madam:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
The enclosed permit constitutes authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act, and
where applicable, the State Dredge and Fill Law, for you to proceed with your project proposal. The
original (buff -colored form) is retained by you and it must be available on site when the project is
inspected for compliance. Please sign both the original and the copy and return the copy to this office in
the enclosed envelope. Signing the permit and proceeding means you have waived your right of appeal
described below.
If you object to the permit or any of the conditions, you may request a hearing pursuant to NCGS
113A-121.1 or 113-229. Your petition for a hearing must be filed in accordance with NCGS Chapter
150B with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27611-6714,
[phone] within twenty (20) days of this decision on your permit. You should also be aware that
another qualified party may submit an objection to the issuance of this permit within twenty (20) days.
The project plan is subject to those conditions appearing on the permit form. Otherwise, all work
must be carried out in accordance with your application. Modifications, time extensions, and future
maintenance requires additional approval. Please read your permit carefully prior to starting work and
review all project plans, as approved. If you are having the work done by a contractor, it would be to your
benefit to be sure that he fully understands all permit requirements.
From time to time, Department personnel will visit the project site. To facilitate this review, we
request that you complete and mail the enclosed Notice Card just prior to work initiation. However,, if
questions arise concerning permit conditions, environmental safeguards, or problem areas, you may
contact Department personnel at any time for assistance. By working in accordance with the permit, you
will be helping to protect our vitally important coastal resources.
Enclosure
C�. Sincerely,
C �& Y /{
Douglas V. Hu gett
Major Permits Manager
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
Nothing Compares_
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina State Ports Authority (Horseshoe Shoals Emergency
Maintenance Excavation)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: The project is located approximately 17 nautical miles south of the
NCSPA, within the Horseshoe Shoals Section of the Cape Fear River shipping channel, near Southport,
Brunswick County.
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Photo Index - 2006: 204-6656: A-E, 1-6 2000: 204-209: A-F, 1-6 1995: 14-150: A-G, 1-
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2315691 Y: 77567
Latitude:34°57'27.09"N Longitude:77°57'25.50"W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/ D & F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — N/A
Was Applicant Present — N/A
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 06/14/2016 (Completed)
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan —Brunswick County
Land Classification From LUP — Conservation/Developed
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Commercial/Industrial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing: N/A
Planned: None
(F) Type of Structures:
Existing — NA
Planned — Maintenance excavation of the shipping channel
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED Fit I Fr) nTHFR
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands (Open water)
1,140,000 sq. ft.
C Other — Hi h round
(D) Total Area Disturbed: — 1,140,000 sq. ft. (— 26 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No DCM- MHD CITY
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The N.C. State Ports Authority proposes to allow emergency agitation dredging
to maintain an existing shipping channel within the Horseshoe Shoals Section in the Cape Fear River.

RECEIVED
NCSPA- Horseshoe Shoal Emergency Maintenance Excavation
Page Two
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ACM' �MHD CiTy
The N.C. State Ports Authority (NCSPA) is located at 1 Shipyard Blvd., adjacent to the Cape Fear River, in
Wilmington, New Hanover County. The project site is located approximately 17 nautical miles downstream
of the NCSPA within the Horseshoe Shoals Segment of the Cape Fear River Shipping Channel, which is
northeast of the Town of Southport and the Duke Progress Energy Nuclear Power Plant in Brunswick
County. The project location is just east of two spoil islands, which are designated as DA-0003 to the south
and DA-0004 the north. DA-0003 is owned by the State of North Carolina and DA-0004 is currently owned
by Duke Progress Energy. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) currently maintains this section of
the shipping channel to a final project depth of -44' @ mean lower low water (MLLW) (See Hydrographic
Surveys and Project Narrative).
The waters of the Cape Fear River (in the vicinity of the project) are classified SC, by the N.C. Division of
Water Resources. The area is NOT designated as a Primary Nursery Area (PNA), by the N.C. Division of
Marine Fisheries and these waters are CLOSED to the harvesting of shellfish.
PROPOSED PROJECT
The N.C. State Ports Authority proposes to allow emergency agitation dredging to maintain an existing
shipping channel within the Horseshoe Shoals Section in the Cape Fear River. Based on a recent
hydrographic survey, the application states that the existing depth within the Horseshoe Shoal Section of the
shipping channel ranges from approximately -39'to -40' @MLLW. The application states that this area has
not been dredged by the USACE in approximately 5 years and the Cape Fear River Pilots have indicated
that due to shoaling in this area, a draft restriction of -37' for the Cape Fear River is imminent. The
application states that in anticipation of the new locks at the Panama Canal, the NCSPA anticipates larger
vessels would soon call on their ports.
The applicant proposes to excavate "bed leveling" an area of approximately 3,800' in length by 300' in width
to a final project depth of -44' @ MLLW, which would result in the removal of approximately 100,000 cubic
yards (CY) of river bottom material within the federal limits of the Horseshoe Shoals Section of the Cape
Fear River. The application states that bed leveling would be performed using a beam to knock off the tops
of the finger shoals that have developed in Horseshoe Shoals. The beam would be attached to a cable and
wench system mounted on a barge being pushed by a tugboat until the final project depth of -42' + -2' @
MLLW is obtained. The application states the material in Horseshoe Shoals area is sandy and they do not
expect very much migration of disturbed material from this area of the river. Further, the application states
they anticipate that the material that is disturbed by this proposed process would be moved/disposed of in
the adjacent deeper areas with the Horseshoe Shoals Section of the river and remain in the shipping
channel. The application states that the proposed excavation would be done on a falling (ebb) tide and a
survey would be conducted by a third party (See Hydrographic Surveys and Project Narratives).
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed maintenance excavation would disturb approximately 1,140,000 sq. ft. of river bottom area
and would result in the removal of approximately 100,000 CY of material, which would be re -suspended
back into the river system. Based on information on this type of agitation dredging in use in other facilities
within this segment of the river, it is anticipated that there would not be adverse impacts associated with the
operation of this system. The potential for short term sediment suspension impacts is certainly much more
acceptable than the possibility of product loss due to vessel damage resulting from grounding.
Submitted by: Robb L. Mairs Date: 06/14/2016 Office: Wilmington

IDIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
EMERGENCY APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
1) APPLICANT: NCSPA COUNTY: Brunswick
PROJECT NAME: Bed Leveling of Horseshoe Shoal
LOCATION OF PROJECT: approx. 17 nautical miles south of the NC State Ports, within the Horseshoe Shoals
Section of the Cape Fear River shipping channel, near Southport, Brunswick County
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 6-14-16
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: YES To Be Forwarded: n/a
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: n/a To Be Forwarded: n/a
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Mairs DISTRICT OFFICE: W7LM17VGT0N
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW:
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT:
PUBLIC NOTICE RECD: n/a
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES RECD:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: _ ♦ �Q n nxrS
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: &Ul 1 61sl1
MAIL OUT DATE: 6-15-16
FEDERAL DUE DATE:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY
EXPRESS FEE REC'D:
END OF NOTICE DATE: n/a
DEED RECD:
ON: to'1�¢ I a
150 DAY DEADLINE:
STATE DUE DATE: 6-18-16
FED COMMENTS REC'D:
DRAFT
AGENCY
DATE
COMMENTS
RETURNED
OBJECTIONS:
YES NO
NOTES
Coastal Management - Regional Representative
I
Coastal Management - LUP Consistency
Division of Community Assistance
Land Quality Section (DEMLR)
Division of Water Resources (401)
Storm Water Management (DEMLR)
State Property Office
Division of Archives & History
Division of Environmental Health
Division of Highways
Wildlife Resources Commission
Local Permit Office
Division of Marine Fisheries / DCM
J U N 16 2 016
Corps of Engineers
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Recommendations for State Permit- NCSPA (NCSPA-Horseshoe Shoals Emergency Maintenance Excavation) 06/14/2016
This proposed method of maintenance, at first glance, appears to be inconsistent with 15 NCAC 07H.0208 (b)(1)
and (2), which direct that excavated material be confined on highground; however, the same method was evaluated
for The NCSPA (State Permit No.47-87), which is located 17 nautical miles upstream from the project site. State
Permit No. 47-87 was issued to the applicant via a variance through the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC).
This proposal does not differ in concept from the method authorized under State Permit No. 47-87. In effect, the
agitation dredging would remove sediments from the shipping channel to avoid the creation of shoaled areas, which
could result in unsafe terminal operations. Based on information presented by information on agitation dredging in
use in other facilities within this segment of the river, it is anticipated that there would not be adverse impacts
associated with the operation of this system. The potential for short term sediment suspension impacts is certainly
much more acceptable than the possibility of product loss due to vessel damage resulting from grounding.
RECEIVED
JUN 16 2016
DCM- MHD CITY

Spears, Courtney
From: Crumbley, Tyler SAW <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:40 AM
To: Spears, Courtney
Cc: Mairs, Robb L; Wilson, Debra; Crumbley, Tyler SAW; Beter, Dale E SAW
Subject: NCSPA Horseshoe Shoal
Courtney,
I received the application package for the NCSPA to perform agitation dredging in the Horseshoe Shoal area. I have
given the proposal an Action ID of: SAW-2016-01222.
I am currently reviewing the project for authorization under GP2878 and trying to see if they can use the SARBO for
sturgeon and turtles. I have already spoken with the USFWS for manatee issues and they recommended the use of the
Manatee Guidelines would be all that is needed to satisfy ESA for that species. I will keep everyone abreast of the
situation and the status/and or need for formal consultation on species covered under ESA.
Tyler
Tyler Crumbley, PWS
Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -Wilmington District
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
email: [e-mail]
"The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at: http://regulatory.usacesurvey.com/"

I]
Spears, Courtney
From: Simpson, Shaun
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:00 AM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Mairs, Robb L; Spears, Courtney; Spencer, Thekla M SAW
(Thekla.M.Spencer@usace.a rmy.mi I)
Subject: NCSPA Emergency Pt Request Bio Report
Attachments: NCSPA Emergency Bio.pdf; NCSPA drawing.pdf; NCSPA Ig drawings.pdf
Hello Tyler,
Please see the attached from Robb Mairs. If possible, we respectfully request that you reply as indicated to Courtney
Spears within 3 days due to the circumstances of the request.
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.Simoson @ncdenr. gov
Nothing Compares,,...
E-mail correspondence to and from this address
may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

NCSM L�
From: Coats, Heather ^(NY1k 7-0 K
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 8:54 AM
To: Mairs, Robb L; Huggett, Doug; Wilson, Debra; Spears, Courtney
Subject: FW: Permit app for Wilmington Ports dredging
FYI
Heather Coats
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7302 office
[e-mail]
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.
-----Original Message -----
From: Crumbley, Tyler SAW[ma ilto:[e-mail]1]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 8:41 AM
To: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>; Coburn, Chad <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: Permit app
-----Original Message -----
From: Crumbley, Tyler SAW
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 8:38 AM
To:'walton, todd' <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Permit app
Todd,
On a serious note, in your preparation of the application, please be aware that we will need to have a BA for the
proposal on all species, but mostly sturgeon and turtles ready to go for our request for consultation. I can put it out for
federal review under the GP291 process, but we can't request consultation without the BA.

-Tyler v^,
-----Original Message -----
From: walton, todd [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 5:09 PM
To: Mairs, Robb L<[e-mail]>; Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>; Coats, Heather
<heather.coats@ ncdenr.gov>
Cc: Miles, Jeff <[e-mail]>; Blake, Mark <[e-mail]>; Crumbley, Tyler SAW
<Tyler.Cru m bley@ usace.a rmy.m il>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Permit app
Will have the permit app for sled dragging/ bed leveling to you tom by lunch.
Todd

HC Division of Coastal Management
Major Permit Application Computer Sheet
AEC: AIWW
Fee: $400 #1292
CDAITS —it" MHC cc
Applicant: NC State Port Authority
AgenUContractor: In -House c% Todd Walton
Project Site County: Brunswick IMF
Staff: Mairs
District: MI ' gto
Project Name: Bed Leveling of Horseshoe Shoal
Rover File: n/a
River Basin: Cape Fear
Initial date of application submittal: 6-14-16
Date application "received as complete" in the Field office:
Dredge &
SITE DESCRIPTIONJPERMIT INFORMATION
ORW: ❑Yes o I PNA: ❑Y s OAo
Photos Taken: Yes ❑ N
Setback Required (riparian): [Yes tOm
Critical Habitat: ❑Yes ❑No ZNot Sure
15 foot waiver obtained: Yes ONo
Hazard Notification Returned:
❑Yes U o
SAV: ❑Yes ❑No VINot Sure
Shell Bottom: ❑Yes ©No LKNot
Temporary Impacts: ❑Yes JnNo
Sure
Sandbags: ❑Yes o ❑ Not Sure
Did the land use c Lion a
( ' --
Mitigation Reguired (optional):
[]Yes( O
from county LU es o
Moratoriuum/�4nditions:
Environmental A ssment Done:
[]Yes ❑No �
Length of Shoreline:
❑Yes L�No ❑NA
�� Fr.
Shellfish Area D nation:
Project Description: (code)
Development Area: (code)
Open -or- losed
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SECONDARY WATER CLASSIFICATION — OPTIONAL (choose MAX of 4)
El Future Water Supply (FWS)
Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW)
Swamp Waters (SW)
High Quality Waters (HQW)
❑Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)
WETLANDSIMPACTED
❑ (404) Corp. of Engineers (Jurisdictional
❑ (LS) Sea lavender (Limonium sp.)
❑ (SS) Glasswort ( Salicomia sp.)
wetlands)
❑ (CJ) Saw grass (Cladium jamaioense)
(SA) Salt marsh cordgrass (Spartina
❑ (SY) Salt reed grass (Spartina
altemiflora)
cynosuroides)
❑ (DS) Salt or spike grass (Distichlis
❑ (SC) Bullrush or three square (Scirpus
El (TY) Cattail (Typha sp.)
spicata)
SO
❑ (JR) Black needlerush (Juncos
❑ (SP) Salttmeadow grass (Spartina
roemedanus)
patens)
APPLICATION FEE
❑ No fee required - $0.00
❑ III(A) Private w/ D&F up to 1 acre; 3490
❑ III(D) Priv. public or comm w/ D&F to 1
can be applied - $250
acre; can't be applied - $400
❑ Minor Modification to a CAMA Major
❑ Major Modification to a CAMA Major
Eff IV Any development involving D&F of
permit - $100
permit - $250
more than 1 acre - $475
❑ Permit Transfer - $100
El III(B) Public or commercial w/ D&F to 1
El Express Permit - $2000
acre; 3490 can be applied - $400
❑ Major development extension request -
❑ Il. Public or commercial/no dredge
$100
and/or fill - $400
❑ I. Private no dredge and/or fill - $250
❑ III(C) Priv. public or oomm w /D&F to 1
acre; 3490 can be applied; DCM needs
DWQ agreement - $400

NCSPA Horseshoe Shoal
Date: 6-14-16
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
One
Choose
One
Dimension 1
Dimensi n 2
Dimensi n
Dimension 4
New Work
Replace .11
ALP
Maint �
❑ Y
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work El
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
Describe below the HABITAT disturbances for the application. All values should match the name, and units of measurement found
in your Habitat code sheet
TOTAL Sq. Ft
FINAL Sq. Ft
TOTAL Feet
FINAL Feet
(Applied for.
(Anticipated final
(Applied for.
(Anticipated final
DISTURB TYPE
Disturbance total
disturbance.
Disturbance
disturbance.
Habitat Name
Choose One
includes any
Excludes any
total includes
Excludes any
anticipated
restoration
any anticipated
restoration and/or
restoration or
and/or temp
restoration or
temp impact
temp impacts)
impact amount)
temp impacts)
amount
t�- -
Dredge Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
IdL�0 1
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑

MAJOR PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
NCSPA Horseshoe Shoal / $475 / Brunswick Co.
DCM %
DWQ %
Development Te
Fee
14300160143510009316256253
2430016024351000952341
I. Private, non-commercial development that does
not involve the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$250
100%
$250
0%
$0
II. Public or commercial development that does
of 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,
or D below applies:
III(A). Private, non-commercial development, if
General Water Quality Certification No. 3490
See attached can be applied:
S250
100%
$250
0%
$0
III(B). Public or commercial development, if
General Water Quality Certification No. 3490
See attached can be applied:
$400
100%
$400
0%
$0
III(C). If General Water Quality Certification No.
90 (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.
3490 see attached cannot be applied:
$400
60%
$240
40%
$160
IV. Development that involves the filling and/or
excavation of more than one acre of wetlands
and/or open water areas: 1
$475
60%
$285
40%
$190
RECEIVED
JUN 16 2016
DCM- MHD CITY

DENR CAMA Daily Check Log for WIRO
Date
Date Deposit. Check Receipt or
Received of Cheek From Name Name of Permit Holder Vendor Check Number I amount Permit Number/Comments Refund'Reallocated
6114/201, NC Pons Authodly Jeffrey Miles First Citizens Bank 1726321 $475.001 mefee, Horseshoe Shoal Brunswick I RM rct. 1600D
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
BAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
p(reNnr
June 15, 2016'
Tyler Crumbley
Regulatory Branch
Wilmington District Corps of Engineer
1.
Courtney Spears, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ — Division of Coastal,Management
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City,. NC 28557 courtnevspears a0 cdenr-gov
Fax:.252=247-3330 (Cou"rier ;111-'.12;09),.
CAMA / D.& F EMERGENCYApplication Review
NC state Port Authority
approx. 17 nautical mites, south of the; NC State Ports,within the
Horseshoe -Shoals Section of ihe' Cape Fear River shipping channel,
near Southport, .Brunswick County
to obtain an emergency permit for peiforming,agitation,dcedging, to
maintain an existing shipping channei
Pr�turn leasertindicate-below your agency's position or viewpoint onthe proposed project and
rethis fonwpy_:Jun6:18,.2016 to CoirrtneyaSpears at the address above. If you
have any questions regardingtheproposed project, contact.Robb Mairs at [phone]
when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
SIGNED
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments. —
DATE
<�^Nothtng Compare'
stale orNmd, Carolina I Enviroamenlal Quality I Coazlnl Management
127 Cardinal Drivo Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405'
910496.7215

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION'REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S. NAME: North Carolina State Ports Authority,(Horseshoe Shoals� Emergency
Maintenance: Excavation)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: The project is.located.approximately 17 nautical miles south of the
NCSPA, within the Horseshoe Shoals Section of the Cape, Fear River shipping channel, near Southport,
Brunswick County.
Photo Index --2006: 204-6656: A-E, 1-6 2000:;204-209: A-F, 1-6 1995: 14-150: A-G, 1-
6
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2316691 Y::77567
Latitude: 34057'27.09"N Longitude: TTV'.25.50''W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: LAMA/ D & F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:. Dates. of, Site, Visit NWA.
Was Applicant Piesenf— N/A.
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application,Received — 06/14/2016 (Completed)
Office, Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan —Brunswick County
Land Classification From LUP — Conservation/Developed
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Commercial/Industrial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing: N/A
Planned: None
(F) Type of Structures:
Existing — NA
Planned — Maintenance excavation of the shipping channel
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
nprnr.F=n FII I Fr) OTHFR
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands (Open water)
1,140,000 sq. ft.
C Other — Hi h round
(D) Total Area Disturbed: — 1,140,000 sq. ft. (— 26 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: No
B. PROJECT SUMMARY: The N.C. State Ports Authority proposes to, allow emergency agitation dredging
to maintain an existing shipping channel within the Horseshoe Shoals Section in the Cape Fear River.

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NCSPA- Horseshoe Shoal Emergency Maintenance Excavation
Page Two
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The N.C. State Ports Authority (NCSPA) is located at 1 Shipyard Blvd., adjacent to the Cape Fear River, in
Wilmington, New Hanover County. The projectsite,is located: approximately17 nautical.miles downstream
of the NCSPA within the Horseshoe Shoals Segment of the Cape Fear River Shipping Channel, which is
northeast of the Town of!Soufhport'and the Duke Progress Energy Nuclear Power Plant in, Brunswick
County. The project location is just east of two spoil islands, which are designated as DA-0003 to the south
and DA-.0004 the north. DA-0003 is owned by the State of North Carolina and DA-0004 is currently owned
by Duke Progress Energy. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) currently maintains this section of
the shipping channel to a final project depth of -44' @, mean lower low water (MLLW) (See Hydrographic
Surveys and Project Narrative).
The waters of the Cape Fear River (in the vicinity of the project) are classified'SC, by the N.C. Division of
Water Resources. The area is NOT designated as a Primary.Nurse.ry Area (PNA), by the N.C. Division of
Marine Fisheries and these waters are CLOSED to"the .harvesting of shellfish.
PROPOSED PROJECT
The N.C. State Ports Authority proposes to, allow emergency agitation dredging to maintain an existing
shipping channel within the Horseshoe Shoals Section in the Cape Fear River. Based on.a recent
hydrographic survey, the application states that the existing depth within the Horseshoe;Shoal Section ofthe
shipping channel ranges from approximately-39'.to -40' @MLL1N. The application states,that this area has
not been dredged by the USACE in approximately 5 years and the Cape Fear River Pilots have indicated
that due to shoaling in this area, a draft restriction of -37' for the Cape Fear River is imminent. The
application states that in anticipation of the new locks at the Panama Canal, the-NCSPA anticipates larger
vessels would soon call on their ports.
The applicant proposes to excavate "bed leveling" an area of approximately 3,800' in length by 300' in width
to a final project depth of -44' @ MLLW, which would result in the removal of approximately 100,000 cubic
yards (CY) of river bottom material within the federal limits of the Horseshoe Shoals Section of the Cape
Fear River. The application states that bed leveling would be performed using a beam to knock off the tops
of the finger shoals that have developed in Horseshoe Shoals. The beam would be attached to'a cable and
wench system mounted on a barge being pushed by a tugboat until the final project depth of -42' + -2' @
MLLW.is obtained. The application states the material in Horseshoe Shoals area is sandy and they do not
expect very much migration of disturbed material from this area of the river. Further, the application states
they anticipate that the material that is disturbed by this proposed process would be moved/disposed of in
the adjacent deeper areas with the Horseshoe Shoals Section of the river and remain in the shipping
channel. The application states'that the proposed excavation would be done'on a falling (ebb) tide and a
survey would be conducted by a third party (See Hydrographic Surveys and Project Narratives).
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed maintenance excavation would disturb approximately 1,140,000 sq. ft. of river bottom area
and would result in the removal of approximately 100,000 CY of material, which would be re -suspended
back into the river system. Based on information on this type of agitation dredging in use in other facilities
within this segment of the river, it is anticipated that there would not be adverse impacts associated with the
operation of this system. The potential for short term sediment suspension impacts is certainly much more
acceptable than the possibility of product loss due to vesseldamage resulting from grounding.
Submitted by: Robb L. Mairs Date: 06/14/2016 Office: Wilmington

Recommendations for State Permit- NCSPA (NCSPA-Horseshoe Shoals Emergency Maintenance Excavation) 06/1412016
This proposed method of maintenance, at first glance, appears to be inconsistent with 15 NCAC 07H.0208 (b)(1) .
and (2), which direct that excavated material be confined on highground; however, the same method was evaluated
for The NCSPA (State Permit No.47-87), which, is located 17.nautical miles upstream from the. projectsite. State
Permit No. 47-87 was issued to the applicant via a variance through the Coastal Resources. Commission (CRC):
This proposal does not differ in concept from the method authorized under State Permit No. 47-87. In effect, the
agitation dredging would remove sediments from the shipping channel to avoid the creation of shoaled areas, which
could result in unsafe terminal operations. Based on,information presented by information on agitation dredging in
use in other facilities within this segment of the river,.it is anticipated that there would not be adverse impacts
associated with the operation of this system. The potential for short term sediment suspension impacts is certainly
much more.acceptable than the possibility of product loss due to vessel damage resulting from grounding.

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NORTH
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'• ,CARMLINA
June 14, 2016
Doug Haggett
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave.
Morehead City, NC 28557
i
Re: North Carolina State Ports Authority
Port of Wilmington
Dredging of Cape Fear River — Horseshoe Shoal
Emergency Permit Request
Dear Mr Haggett:
The North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA) is requesting an emergency CAMA
permit to perform bed leveling in the Horseshoe Shoalsegnrent of the Cape Fear Rivet:
The bed leveling will be performed by using a beam to.knoek off the tops of the finger
shoals that have developed in Horseshoe Shoals. The beam will be attached to a cable
and wench system as to perform the work to the precise depths in the area. Surveys of
the area will be performed upon completion of the work.
The Horseshoe Shoal.segment of the Cape Fear River has, not been dredged by the US
Army Corps of Engineers in approximately 5 years. The authorized project depth in this.
area of the river with over depth is 42'+2',' but recent•surveys in this area show manly
areas are currently at 39'-40'. The Cape Fear River Pilots have indicated that due to the
shoaling in this area, a draft restriction of 37' for the Cape Fear River is imminent This
depth would,prohibif the larger vessels to transit the Cape Fear River to the -Port of
Wilmington.
The international shipping business is changing rapidly with companies migrating to
larger vessels in response to the June opening of the Panama Canal. The NCSPA.is
expecting the arrival of the larger vessels starting on July I for one container set -vice, and
August for another. It is very important fo • this area'tumaintain the authorized project
depth in order for vessels to arrive and depart in a safe manner. If the vessels are unable
to arrive and depart in a safe manner, the NCSPA is at risk to lose vital business
opportunities which not only affects the NCSPA, but is also detrimental to the State as a
whole due to the revenues generated fioni these customers who could potentially k-LTt LE
DCM INILMINGTCN• NC
JUN 14 2016
North Carolina Stale Ports Authority • 2202 Burnett Boulevard • PO Box 9002 • Wilmington, NC 28402 • www.ncports.com

NORTH
CAROL INA
!OR "s
Because of the noted conditions and circumstances above in the Cape Pear River, the
NCSPA is requesting an emergency permit to allow bed leveling in the Horseshoe Shoal
section of the Cape Pear River.
For your reference, I have attached the most recent USACE survey and a location map of
the area.
The North Carolina State Ports Authority appreciates the Division of Coastal
Managements attention and consideration regarding this effort.. If additional -information
is needed, please contact me at 910-251=5678or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
North Carolina State Ports Authority
Todd C. Walton
Sr. Environmental Analyst
RECEIVED
1DCM WILI•,AINGTCN, NC
JUN 14 2016
North Carolina State Ports Authority • 2202 Burnett Boulevard • PO. Box 9002 • Wilmington, NC 28402 • www.ncports.com

Proiect'Narrative ` ,,.
The North Carolina State Ports Authorityls•requesting a permit to perform,bed leveling in the Horseshoe
Shoal segment of the Cape Fear River. The bed leveling will be'performed by using.a beam to knockoff
the tops of the'finger shoals that, have developed in Horseshoe Shoals. These shoals have a peak of 38'-
40'throughout the area, with deep valleys In between that have depths in the 42'-46' range.. The,beam
will be attached to a cable and wench system mounted on;a barge being, pushed by a tugboat as obtain
results that will have precise 42' depths In the area upon completion of,the,work.
The beam is approximately 30' long. -It will be tied by'4 separate cables and suspended from the barge
via a pulley and winch system, Because .the areas that need to be,leveled are fairly narrow, the beam
will be suspended to depths that will justpush the material off of the tops of these peaks. The material
in the Horseshoe shoals area Is sandy so we do not expect very much migration of disturbed material
from this area in the river. We anticipate that the.material.that is disturbed by the bed leveling process
will be moved/ disposed of In the adjacent deeper areas 'within the,Horseshoebhoalssection of the river
and remain in the shipping channel. Calculations from recentsurveys estimate that there is 100,000cy
of material in the area to be leveled.
The bed leveling will be done on the'falling tide, We anticipate that the work will take approximately 7
days to complete, Throughout,the bed leveling effort, the tugboat operator will be monitoring the
depth In the area he is working If after several passes, beneficial results are not observed, the bed
leveling work will discontinue. If after several passes -the results show that the bed leveling is
successful, we anticipate 7-10 days of workko complete the. entir,e process. After the work Is complete,
the area will be surveyed by a third party.
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1 Project No.: 2016-06.10

ACM MP-1
APPLICATION for '
Nle➢or Development Permit
(last revised 12127/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
9' iPrrmaryApp& tl,'Lanof er`Informahon�
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
"
North Carolina State Ports Authority
BED LEVE LING OF"HORSESHOE SHOALS "
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
JEFFREY
E
MILES,
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name.
-
if additional applicants, pleaseattach an additional pages) with names listed.- "
'
Mailing Address
-PO Box" `
City
State:
P.O. BOX 9002
9002
Wknington
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No..
28402
USA
910-343-6430- ext..
910-343-6237
Street Address (if different from above)
City ,
Stale
,ZIP
2202 BURNETT BLVD
[Wilmington
NC
28401-
Email
jeff.miles , @ncports.com
'2:' Agenf/Coniractor±Information
Business Name
-
North Carolina State Ports Authority
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
TODD
C
WALTON
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box .City
'State
P.O. BOX 9002
9002
Wilmington
NC
ZIP
Phone No. 1
Phone No.
2
.28402
910 - 251 - 5678 ext.
-
- ext.
FAX No.
Contractor #
910 251 5686
N/A
Street Address (if different from above)
City
Slate
ZIP
2202 BURNETT BOULEVARD
Wilmington
NC
28401 -
Email
[e-mail]
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
County (can be multiple)
Street Address -
Slate. Rd. 8
BRUNSWICK
HORSESHOE SHOAL
Subdivision Name.
;City
Stele
Zip
NIA
NEAR SOUTHPORT
NC
Phone No.
LotNo.(s) (it many, aliech additional page with list)
910-261-6678 ext.
,
P. In which NC -river basin Is the project located?
b.; Name ofbody of water nearest to proposed project'
CAPE FEAR
CAPETEAR RIVER
c. Is the water body Identified In (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed. project site.
®Natural ❑Manmade []Unknown
CAPEFEARRIVER"
e. fs proposed work within city limiWor planning jurisdiction?
I. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
[]Yes ®No
work falls within.
NA
`Iv ti \ vrJ t tl �::
1 ,. A ( e v i 4 t ii t)(x xfF 1 ♦ xt Jx yt
a. Total length of shorellne,on the tract(ft.)
b. Sizo;of entire tract
NIA
NIA
c, Size of individual lolls)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high wateg or
NIA,
NWL (normalwelerlevoq,
(if many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
N/A ' ❑NHW or ❑NWL
e. Vegetation on tract "
CAPE FEAR RIVER
I. Man-made features and uses now on tract
PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE 'CAPE FEAR RIVER SHIPPING CHANNEL, CURRENTLY
DREDGED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS BY THE USACE
g. Identify and describe theexisting land uses ad scent to the proposed project site.
Disposal Area 94, UPLAND DREDGE DISPOSAL SITE owned by Duke Energy
'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 RNA
j.'is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? []Yes ®No
k. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a'copy. ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, by whom?
1. Is theproposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it Involve a []Yes [KNo DNA
National Register listed or eligible property? "
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (i) Are there wetlands.on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(ij) Are lhere'ceastal wetlands on the site? ' ❑Yes ®No
(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. Describeexisting drinking water supply source.
r
NA
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems. _
NA
,5 rA''C vities;andllmpactx
a. Will the protect be for commercial, public, or private: use? .:
®Commercial ZPublialGovernment
❑Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
THE AREA IS CURRENTLY.USED AS A NAVIGATION CHANNEL'FOR VESSELS COMING/GOING FROM THE'OCEAN
TO TERMINALS ON THE CAPE FEAR RIVER:
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.
BED LEVELING OF MATERIAL IN EXISTING RIVER.CHANNEL . A TUG WILL PUSH A BARGE WITH A BEAM.
ATTACHED TO CABLES AND WENCHES TO ENSURE PRECISE DEPTHS
d. List all development activities you propose.
NA
e. Are the proposed activities: maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both?,
THIS IS.MAINTENANCE'OF THE
USAGE AUTHORIZED DREDGE ,
AREA
I. What Is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project?
NIA ❑Sq Ft or ❑Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area
[]Yes ®No []NA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and. type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
na
i. Will wastewater or stormwaler be discharged Into a wetland?
[]Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water?
[]Yes ❑No ❑NA
J. Is there any mitigation proposed?
❑Yes ®No' ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
a. A project narrative. •
b. An accurate, dated work plat (Including plan view and cross-secll
proposed project. Is any portion already complete?If previously
between work completed andproposed. ,
c. A site or location map that is,sufficienlly detailed to guide:. agency
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrume
e. Theappropriateapplication fee. Check or money order made, pa
I. A list of the names and complete addressesof the adjacent water
owners have received a copy of the application and plats.by certi
'which to submit comments on the,proposed'projecl tothe Divisio
I'itJame- ""
SAddress
lorraevelogmenttappucouvq„pr,, raw, rY 7:7.:,
drawings) drawn to scale. Please give. the.presenl status of the
iorized:Work, clearly indicate on maps; plats, drawings to distinguish
per sonnei,unramniarwun mn•a,cn ry n,aa„o.
nt under which the•applicanl claims,titleto the affected properties.
yable to DENRI .,.
front (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
fled mail. Such landowners must be -advised that they have 30 days In
o'gf,CoastalManagement,
Name ., ., .... Phone No.'
Address'
f..ytJame - Phone No? i
g. A list of previous state or federal permits Issued for work on the project tract. Include, permit numbers; permittee, and Issuing dates.
h. Sighed consultant or agent authorization form, ifapplioable. ,
1. Welland delineation, if necessary. -
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projectsin oceanfront and Inlet areas., (Must be sfgried by properly owner)
k. A statement of compliance with theN.C. EnvlronmentarPolicy ACt(N.C.G,B, 113A:1-10), if necessary: If the project involves expenditui
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a stalementdocumenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. .
7.'tCertfhcaton and P, ermrssionkto�Enterron�l?andl' , • r. � '` ,a''. t � s, r
I understand that any permit Issued in response to this application will allow'only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions' contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to;representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands In connection with evaluating information. related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further, certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to,the best of my knowledge.
Date 6/142016 Print Name. JEFFREY E. MILES
Signature' Gf
Please indicate application attachments pertaining.to yourt5sedoject.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 ' Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development RECEIVED
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information DCM 14rILP,41NGT0N, NC
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Form ®CM MP-2
EXCAVWTRON and ` LL
(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 lnciude,all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities: All values should be.gieen in feet,
Access
other
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Canal
BoatBasin.
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
Breakwater
(excluding
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stabilization
Length
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Width
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Final Project
Depth�a�m�x.,1+t..,.r"r��
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100,0000Y
c. O Does the area to be excavated Include coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or olherwetlands (WC)? Ilany boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feel affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(II) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
TO RETURNT THE CURRENT DEPTH OF THIS PORTION OF
THE RIVER TO PROJECT DEPTHS
a. Location of disposal area.
SEE ATTACHED NARRATIVE
c. (I) Do you claim title to disposal area?
[]Yes ❑No ❑NA
(i) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (i) Does the disposal area Include any"coaslal wetlandsimarsh
' (CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked; provide the
number of square feel affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ❑None
(I) Describe the purpose of disposal In these areas:
d. High -ground excavation In cubic yards.
0
area.
d. (1)'Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
[]Yes ❑No ❑NA
(II) If yes, where?
t.. (1) Does the disposal Include: any area. In the water?
[]Yes NNo []NA `
(1) If yes, how much water area Is affected?
RECEIVED
DCM WiL[AiNGTON, NC
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Form ®CM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 2 of21)
3 SHORELrINE$-TABIL'IzATION ®This sechonrnot app6catile
(I(;developmenhs,vwoorlgroin {use MR`,4: Structures)/ '
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a. Type of shoreline stabilization: D. " Length:
[]Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other:— Width. ;
c. Average distance walerward of NHW or NWL:' `d. Maximum`distance waierward of NNIN
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill _ Riprap
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Breakwater/Sill— Other_
1. Source of fill material.
4 ;OTHERxFIL'L /ACTIVITIES ®This sectroninot app6ca6)e,i
(Excfudm9. lnefineCStabr/lia'tron)7
,a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ❑Yes '❑No f ❑NA b. '(1) Will fill material be, placed in coastal wetlands/marsh
If yes, submerged aquatic vegetalibn (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
,other Wetlands,(WLj7 If any boxes:ard checked, provide the
(it) Amount of material to be placed in the water _ ' number,of square feetaffected: - -
(fii)Dimensions .offill area ._ ❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB j
(iv) Purpose of fill - ❑WL❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas: 7
5 GENERA'L =
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
controlled?
Bedaeveling will be performed on the falling tide.
c. (1) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
❑Yes ®No -❑NA
(iij.lf yes, explain whal'lype and how they will be implemented.
I. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?,
❑Yes; ❑No❑NA
(iq,lf,yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information., ,.
h., Type,of fill -material.
,. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
,backhoe„or hydraulic dredge)?
Tugboat, barge with cable and wench system to hold beam at
,precise depths.
d. (I) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(il) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental Impacts.
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Form ®CM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 3 of 3)
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RECEIVED
DCM \VILMINGTOK IJG
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Major Permiffee Schedule;
DWQ %
Development Type
Fee
(1430016014351(06093162562521)�
(24360160241351000952341)
I. Private, non-commercial
development that does not involve
the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$250
100"/0 ($250)
0%($0)-
11; Public or commercial
develdipment that does hot involve
the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$400
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111. For development that Involves
the filling and/or excavation of up
to 1 acre of wetlands and/or opera
water areas, determine If A.B, C:,
or D below applies:
N
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development, if General Water
Quality Certification No. 3490
(See attached) can be applied:
$250
100% ($250)
0%($0)
111(8): Public or -commercial
development,,if General:Water
Quality Certification No. .3490
(See attached) can be applied:
$400
100%($460)
0%($0)
III(Q.. If General Water Quality
Certification' No. 3490 (see
attached) could be.applied;.but
DCM staff determined that
additionalreview 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. 3490 (see
attached) cannot be applied:
$400.
60b/6 ($240)
.40%($160)
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filling andfor excavation of more
than one acre qfwetlands and/or
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4 715
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