50-16 New Hanover County

Permit Class
NEW
Permit Number
50-16
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
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
11 Issued to New Hanover County, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Authorizing development in New Hanover County at the Atlantic Ocean, Carolina Beach Inlet, AIWW Crossing, &
oceanfront shoreline of Freeman Park, Carolina Beach, as requested in the permittee's application dated 2/17/15, including
attached workplan drawings (5), as referenced in Condition No. 1 below.
This permit, issued on May 5, 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
be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
1) Unless specifically altered herein, all development shall be carried out in accordance with the
attached workplan drawings (5), labeled Figure 4, dated 5/4/15; "Attachment 3.3, Items 2-4 of 5",
Item 2 of 5 dated 8/7/12, Item 3 of 5 dated 7/3/12, Item 4 of 5 dated 7/10/14, and 5 of 5 dated
Received DCM Wilmington 5/12/15; and AEC Hazard Notice dated 2/17/15.
2) In order to protect threatened and endangered species and to minimize adverse impacts to offshore,
nearshore, intertidal and beach resources, no excavation or beach nourishment activities, including
mobilization and demobilization, shall occur from April 1 to November 15 of any year without prior
approval from the Division of Coastal Management in consultation with the Division of Marine
Fisheries, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
.This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or
other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing
date.
This permit must be accessible on -site to Department
-personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
hereunder requires further Division approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
December 31, 2019
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
Braxtdn-C. Davis, Director
f—TDivision of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature ofPennittee

New Hanover County Permit No. 50-16
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Excavation
`3),. All excavation shall take place entirely within the areas indicated on the attached workplan drawings.
4) Excavation shall not exceed -8' MLW (with a maximum 2' overdredge allowance) in Carolina Beach
Inlet, and -12' MLW at the AIW W crossing (with a maximum 2' overdredge allowance).
5) - The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated
wetlands is not authorized.
Beach Nourishment
•. 6) This permit authorizes beach nourishment activities to be carried out one (1) time along the entire reach
of the requested project area. Any request to carry out additional activities within an area where
nourishment activities have been completed under this permit shall require a modification of this permit.
7) Prior to any nourishment activities occurring between April 1 and October 31 of any year, the Division
of Marine Fisheries, Shellfish Sanitation Section shall be notified so that any necessary swimming
advisories may be posted.
Prior to initiation of beach nourishment activity along each section of beach, the existing mean high
water line shall be surveyed, and a copy of the survey provided to the Division of Coastal Management.
`VOTE: The permittee is advised that the State of North Carolina claims title to all currently submerged
lands and any future lands that are raised above the mean high water level as a result of this
proj ect.
9) ` Prior to the initiation of beach nourishment activity on a specific property, easements or similar legal
instruments shall be obtained from the impacted property owner(s).
10) Temporary dikes shall be used to retain and direct flow of material parallel to the shoreline to minimize
surf zone turbidities. The temporary dikes shall be removed and the beach graded in accordance with
approved profiles upon completion of pumping activities in that particular section of beach.
11) Should dredging operations encounter sand deemed non -compatible with 15A NCAC 07H .0312
(Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects), the dredge operator shall immediately cease operation and
contact the Division of Coastal Management and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Wilmington District
Office. Dredge operations shall resume after resolution of the issue of sand compatibility.
12) In order to prevent leakage, dredge pipes shall be routinely inspected. If leakage is found and repairs
cannot be made immediately, pumping of material shall stop until such leaks are fixed.
13) Once a section is complete, piping and heavy equipment shall be removed or shifted to a new section
and the area graded and dressed to final approved slopes.

New Hanover County
Permit No. 50-16
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
14) Land -based equipment necessary for beach nourishment work shall be brought to the site through
existing accesses. Should the work result in any damage to existing accesses, the accesses shall be
restored to pre -project conditions immediately upon project completion in that specific area.
NOTE: The permittee is advised that any new access site would require a modification of this permit.
15) Dune disturbance shall be kept to a minimum. Any alteration of existing dunes shall be coordinated with
the Division of Coastal Management as well as the appropriate property owner(s). All disturbed areas
shall be restored to original contours and configuration and shall be revegetated immediately following
project completion in that specific area.
Cultural Resource Protection
16) The permittee shall exercise all precautions to avoid damage to any potential historic structures or
shipwrecks. If such materials are encountered, the permittee shall immediately stop work and notify the
N.C. Division of Coastal Management at [phone] and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at (910)
251-4170.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Conditions
17) Dredging activities authorized by this permit shall not in any way interfere with the operations of the
Corps' civil works dredging and navigation projects.
i1tR);' 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 the North Carolina Emergency Management
Office at 1-800-858-0368, and provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and Hazardous Substances
Control Act will be followed.
19) The permittee shall advise the Wilmington District, Regulatory Division in writing at least 30 days prior
to beginning the work authorized by this permit. The contractor's name, phone number, and address,
including any inspector's contact name and phone number shall be provided to the Wilmington District
prior to any work.
20) Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or Section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act shall be reported in writing to the Wilmington Regulatory Field Office, Attn:
Mr. Tyler Crumbley, Wilmington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 69 Darlington Avenue,
Wilmington, NC 28403 within 24 hours of the permittee's discovery of the violation.
27) The permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of this permit or upon its expiration before
completion of the work will, without expense to the United States and in such time and manner as the
Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative may direct, restore the water or wetland to its pre -
project condition.

New Hanover County
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Permit No. 50-16
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22) Prior to the commencement of construction of the authorized dredging or other work within the right-of-
way of, or in proximity to, a federally maintained navigation channel, the permittee shall obtain all
necessary Consents to cross Government Easement from the Corps' Real Estate Division. The Real
Estate Division may be contacted at: CESAS-RE-MC, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, North
Carolina 28403-1343, tel. [phone].
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27)
Activities proposed within the Corps Easements for use of Disposal Areas may require approval prior to
construction. Prior to commencing work associated with improvements or disposal on any designated
Disposal Area, the permittee shall coordinate with the Corps of Engineers, Real Estate Division for any
approvals needed to perform work within the Corps easement. The Real Estate Division may be
contacted at CESAS-RE-MC, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1343, tel. 910-
251-4474.
In issuing this permit, the Federal Government does not assume any liability for: a) Damages to the
permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or unpermitted activities or from natural
causes; b) Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or future Federal
activities initiated on behalf of the general public; c) Damages to other permitted or unpermitted
activities or structures caused by the authorized activity; d) Design and construction deficiencies
associated with the permitted work; e) Damage claims associated with any future modification,
suspension, or revocation of this permit.
The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the removal,
relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the
Secretary of the Army, or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable
obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due
notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or
obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States. No claim shall be made against the
United States or the State of North Carolina on account of any such removal, relocation, or alteration.
The permittee shall notify NOAA/National Ocean Service Chief Source Data Unit N CS261, 1315 E
West HWY- RM 7316, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 at least two (2) weeks prior to beginning work
and upon completion of work.
Should Federal Aids to Navigation need to be relocated to facilitate this operation, 30 days' notice is
requested. The request will be sent to the Coast Guard District Five Office at:
USCG District Five (DPW)
431 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Or Email:
[e-mail]

New Hanover County
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Permit No. 50-16
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
To address concerns from the United States Coast Guard: The following information shall be provided
'10 days prior to dredge operations or any other activity that impacts the safe navigation on federal
waterways commences:
a) Dates (inclusive of operation).
b) Hours of operation (24 hours/daylight hours only).
c) Names of the involved vessels(s).
d) Working and standby frequencies.
e) Specific location (Mile.Marker/Channel).
f) Any specific instruction or concerns that would be pertinent to the mariner. (Note: We can only
provide information. We cannot direct the movements of vessels. We urge the mariner to adhere
to the requested actions.)
Submit the information to:
USCG Sector NC Waterways Division
721 Medical Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401
Or Email:
NCmarineevents a,usce.mil
29) << ,The permittee shall install and maintain, at his expense, any signal lights and signals prescribed by the
f ' U.S. Coast Guard, through regulations or otherwise, on authorized facilities. For further information,
the permittee should contact the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office at telephone, [phone].
30) The permittee shall obtain any necessary authorizations or approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers prior to initiation of any permitted activity. Unless altered by a specific Condition of this
Permit, the permittee shall adhere to all conditions on the Federal approval, including, but not limited to,
the attached list of terms and conditions relating to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological
- _Opinion, Essential Fish Habitat, and Hopper Dredging (SARBO).
3 NOTE: Should the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers modify one or more of the terms and conditions referenced
in Condition No. 30 of this Permit, this change to the terms and conditions shall be considered to be
officially incorporated into this Permit upon written notification to the Division by the U.S. Army
? Corps of Engineers, provided that this change is not in conflict with a specific Condition of this
Permit.
General
31) This permit shall not be assigned, transferred, sold or otherwise disposed of to a third parry without the
p.- - written approval of the Division of Coastal Management.
"32) ` The permittee and his contractor shall schedule a pre -construction conference with the Division of
t Coastal Management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, and
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N.C. Division of Water Resources prior to the initiation of any dredging or mobilization activities.
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33) The authorized project 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.
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
r 34)_ This permit does not authorize any permanent or long-term interference with the public's right of access
�z_- and/or usage of all State lands and waters.
-35) The permittee shall make every effort possible to minimize any negative impacts of trucks and
construction equipment on roadway and pedestrian traffic. The permittee should also ensure that the
ability of individuals to access and enjoy the beach is not impeded outside of the construction limits.
36)- The N.C. Division of Water Resources has authorized the proposed project under DWR Project No. 12-
0868 V2, which was issued on 7/1/15. Any violation of the Water Quality Certification shall also be
considered a violation of this CAMA Permit.
NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits,
approvals or authorizations that may be required.
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has assigned the proposed project Action ID No. SAW-2014-
02006.
`=NOTE: Future nourishment activities may require a modification of this permit. The permittee shall
contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to the commencement of any
such activity for the determination.
-NOTE: A permit application processing fee of $475 was received by DCM for this project. This fee also
satisfied the Section 401 application processing fee requirements of the Division of Water
Resources.

DCM Coordinator:
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MAILING DISTRIBUTION SHEET
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DCM Field Offices
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: Tyler Crumbley
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: Karen Higgins (Raleigh)
John Hennessy (NC DOT)
Washington: Anthony Scarbraugh-401
Wilmington: Joanne Steenhuis — 401
Chad Coburn - 401
DEMLR
Washington: Scott Vinson-Stormwater
Wilmington: Georgette Scott- Stormwater
Wildlife Resources: Maria Dunn
LPO:
Fax Distribution: Permitee
Agent #:.

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITT
May 16, 2016
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive
Wilmington, N.C. 28403
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
Si
ncerely,
I /
Douglas H� e-tt
Major Permits Manager
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
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15 August 2019
Resource Agencies:
Email Transmittal
New Hanover County (NHC) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Navigation
Branch have an August opportunity (25th — 29th) for a Carolina Beach Inlet (CBI) maintenance
dredging event. The special purpose dredge Currituck is scheduled to leave the Wanchese
shipyard on the 22ad headed for northern inlets. Our goal is to reschedule the dredge plant prior
to its northern repositioning. Based on August surveys, the Currituck's rescheduling opportunity
as well as the US Coast Guard's asset mandate; a late August maintenance dredging event is
prudent.
NHC and the USACE are proposing a five-day maintenance dredging event making use of the
inshore dredge material management site (IDMMS) authorized by the NC Division of Coastal
Management (NCDCM) Permit 50-16, expiration date 12/2020. Based on the inlet's shoaling
and the availability of a USACE hopper dredge, the proposed maintenance event would fall
outside NHC's IDMMS' environmental window. In support of an "out of window" maintenance
event, NHC is providing supplemental documentation as requested by the NC Division of
Coastal Management (NCDCM), the NC Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) and the
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) from prior and similar CBI maintenance events.
Supplemental Documentation
Statement of purpose and need specific to this event:
• Maintaining CBI as an ocean accessible route from Myrtle Grove Sound and adjacent
NHC estuarine areas;
• Responding to shoaled conditions and the USCG's mandated year-round aids to
navigation (ATONs) access and
• Implementing a resource conservation and adaptive dredge material management
alternative, the IDMMS.
Dredge and disposal schedule for proposed work:
• A five-day August 25th — 29th maintenance event making use of the IDMMS;
• The Currituck will mobilize from Wanchese on/about the 22ad;
• Begin CBI maintenance dredging on/about the 25th and
• Demobilize on/about the 30d. RECEIVED
AUG 15 2019
MP SECTION WIRO

Current depth and bathymetry of IDMMS:
• Attached is the August 2019 survey and calculated template dredge volumes;
• The IDMMS deposition location and capacity and
• A post -construction survey and summary will be provided.
Volume estimate of material to be placed in IDMMS:
• CBI's IDMMS deposition authorization is 75,000 cubic yards within CB's three-year
coastal storm damage reduction (CSDR) project cycles. Considering recent usage, the
IDMMS has approximately 55,000 cubic yards of authorized deposition remaining in the
current cycle;
• The USACE's opinion of IDMMS deposition capacity is provided;
• The dredge event is five, 12-hour days. If the Currituck were to maximizes 60 hours of
dredging at —200 cubic yards/hour, the event volume managed would be approximately
12,000 cy.
Record of most recent sand recycling from the IDMMS:
• The last recycling/reuse of beach quality sand from the CSDR's IDMMS occurred in
March 2019 and is scheduled again for FY22.
Forecast of next disposal event planned for the IDMMS:
• As per the USACE's upcoming shipyard visits and the fleet's US East Coast
responsibilities, the USACE will continue abbreviated but repetitive visits within NC's
shallow draft inlets;
• The US East Coast scheduling of the USACE's dredge fleet is completely a USACE
responsibility and
• NHC prefers and requests USACE special purpose dredges using the IDMMS, resulting
in improved operational efficiency (reduced dredge plant travel time), improved sediment
management (pre -staged recycling within the IDMMS) and reduced environmental
effects (surf -zone and nearshore nursery area avoidance).
NHC recognizes the regulatory scheduling challenges but considers the IDMMS as a viable
alternative. Given schedules and timelines, NHC is requesting the agencies accept this
transmittal as a pre -construction notification. NHC thanks all for your consideration.
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H. Layton Bedsole Jr., REM
Shore Protection Coordinator
New Hanover County
Attachments:_; P;e=dredge inlet survey
USACE Operational concurrence

Bedsole, Layton
From: Conner, Kevin B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 3:04 PM
To: HORTON, J TODD CIV USARMY CESAW (US); Bedsole, Layton; Petersen, Joen A CIV
USARMY CESAW (USA)
Cc: Dooley, Brennan J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Subject: RE: CBI Sept. Currituck IDMMS
Thanks Todd, it looks like there is sufficient capacity in the IDMMS for this dredge work.
Kevin B. Conner, P.E.
Chief, Water Resources Section
Wilmington District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
PH: 910-251-4867
Kevin. [e-mail]
-----Original Message -----
From: HORTON,1 TODD CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 2:48 PM
To: Bedsole, Layton <[e-mail]>; Petersen, Joen A CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
<[e-mail]>; Conner, Kevin B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Cc: Dooley, Brennan I CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: CBI Sept. Currituck IDMMS
Layton,
Here you go. Will this work?
Todd
-----Original Message -----
From: Bedsole, Layton [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 10:15 AM
To: HORTON, J TODD CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <James.T. Horton@ usace.army.mil>; Petersen, Joen A CIV USARMY
CESAW (USA)<Joen.A. Petersen@ usace.army.mil>; Conner, Kevin B CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
<[e-mail]>
Cc: Dooley, Brennan J CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] CBI Sept. Currituck IDMMS
Good Morning,

Have verbally initiated consultation with NCDCM. Once the IDMMS graphic and volume are complete and
engineering has commented, will forward the complete package to the agencies!
Layton Bedsole Shore Protection Coordinator
Engineering
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 160
Wilmington I NC 28403
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Coats, Heather
From: Coats, Heather
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2019 5:20 PM
To: Bedsole, Layton'
Subject: RE: [External] Currituck, IDMMS
Hi Layton,
I did not hear back definitely from Liz- I just sent her an email and will certainly forward her response as.l receive it.
I can't speak for the federal authorization, but can grant authorization under the CAMA permit as you described in your
request, provided you also receive any federal authorization that may be required, as conditioned in the permit.
And as always, if there are any changes to the proposed project in terms of (but not limited to) volume, dredge location,
timing, etc., additional authorization from DCM may be required.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Heather
Heather Coats
Beach& Inlet Management Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7302 office
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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: Bedsole, Layton [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2019 5:06 PM
To: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Currituck, IDMMS
Howdy,
With Maria on board and Fritz's previous preference, we are a go?
Beer o'clock!

L.
Layton Bedsole I Shore Protection Coordinator
Engineering
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 160
Wilmington, NC 28403
[phone] p 1 [phone] f
www.nhcqov.com

Coats, Heather
From: Dunn, Maria T.
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 7:40 AM
To: Coats, Heather ,
Cc: '[e-mail]'
Subject: RE: [External] CB Inlet
Heather,
NCWRC has considered the request regarding the allowance of activity to dredge the Carolina Beach Inlet with
placement of material in the IDMMS. Since there is no oceanfront material placement, there would be no impact to
nesting shorebirds or sea turtles. The Currituck has been previously tested to determine if sea turtles (even juvenile
greens) could get sucked:into the drag head. Those results have allowed the USACE to use the vessel for federal projects
during the moratorium. Therefore, the NCWRC does not object to the one time allowance to use the Currituck to dredge
the Carolina Beach Inlet with placement of material into the IDMMS as long as the drag head is operated properly, only
engaging while on the bottom, to avoid any potential interactions with sea turtle hatchlings within the inlet complex.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this request. Please do not hesitate to call if there is anything additional.
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: Dunn, Maria T.
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 4:27 PM
To: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>; Hair, Sarah E SAW ([e-mail])
<[e-mail]>; Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Coburn, Chad
<[e-mail]>; Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Debra <[e-mail]>;
Amico, Patrick <[e-mail]>
Cc: Finn, Sarah A <[e-mail]>; Godfrey, Matthew H <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] CB Inlet
Heather,
The April 1— November 15 moratorium of Permit No. 50-16 was established to protect wildlife resources such as nesting
shore birds, sea turtles, and marine fishery species. While the NCWRC does not believe the proposed activity to dredge
the Carolina Beach Inlet and place material in the IDMMS would significantly affect nesting shore birds, nesting sea
turtles, and swimming adult turtles, we do have a concern that use of the hopper dredgemay entrain small juvenile
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Kemp's ridleys and greens that weigh less than 5 pounds. There is also a possibility that recent hatchlings may be caught,
within the inlet tide and be within the project area.
The USACE's Currituck has been allowed to work during the regional hopper dredge moratorium due to its low. risk of
take for swimming adult sea turtles. However, I do not known NMFS's position regarding the vessel use in areas with
juveniles or whether or not there are measures to minimize or allow take (such as on board observers, BO with take
allowance, etc.). These questions would need to be addressed.
If this project does.have a BO that allows take and measures are in place to avoid and minimize, please let me know. I
understand there is a short turnaround time forthe Currituckto be scheduled to go south, so please call or email if we
need to discuss orthere is additional information.
Thank you,
Maria
Maria T. Dunn
Coastal Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
943 Washington Sq. Mall
Washington, NC 27889
office: 252-948-3916
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From: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:59 AM
To: Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]>; Hair, Sarah E SAW ([e-mail])
<[e-mail]>; Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>;.Coburn, Chad
<[e-mail]>; Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Debra <debra.wilson9ncdenr.gov>;
Amico, Patrick <Patrick,[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] CB Inlet
Hi all,
Please let me know if you have any comments or concerns regarding Layton's request, either directly or by copying me
on your response to Layton, if you prefer.
Thanks!
Heather
Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7302 office

heather. coats(a.ncdenr.gov
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
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From: Bedsole, Layton [ma!Ito:[e-mail]
Sent: Thursday,, August 15, 2019 9:15 AM
To: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>
Cc: Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Debra <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T.
<[e-mail]>; kathryn [e-mail]; Hair, Sarah E SAW ([e-mail])
<[e-mail]>; Weychert, Curtis R <curt.wevchertOncdenr.eov>; Coburn, Chad
<[e-mail]>; Brennan Dooley ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>;
Bedsole, Layton <Ibedsole nhceov.com>
Subject: [External] CB Inlet
Good Morning All,
This schedule option became available on Tuesday the 13th; a Merritt sidecast event ($27,500/day) was already
scheduled for early September. ACurrituck hopper event ($18,000/day) could position CB Inlet well for the start of the
fall fishing season! Please consider our request.
Feel free to call!
Layton Bedsole ( Shore Protection Coordinator
Engineering
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 160
Wilmington, NC 28403
[phone] p 1 [phone] f
www.nhcgov.com I

Coats, Heather
From: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2019 11:41 AM
To: Coats, Heather
Subject: RE: [External] August 2019 Currituck Event CB Inlet
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Thanks! It does help. I remember that they did not object last year, but was hoping to get a response for this event. If I
can't get in touch with anyone today, I would tend to lean that the previous response should suffice. .
Liz
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Hi Liz,
Layton asked if this may help- I told him you were hoping to talk to someone today, and I didn't know, but I'd pass it
along to you.:)
Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7302 office
[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>

127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
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Subject: [External] August 2019 Currituck Event CB Inlet
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Thanks!
L.
Layton Bedsole
Shore Protection Coordinator
Engineering
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230 Government Center Drive, Suite 160
Wilmington
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Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:43:54 +0000
Subject: Re: Carolina Beach Inlet, July Maintenance
Hi Layton:

NMFS would prefer that the material go into the CB borrow pit rather than the nearshore ocean. Young of several
fishes, primarily Gulf Kingfish and Florida Pompano, are actively recruiting to the surf zone and nearshore areas and
would be vulnerable and easily displaced if this disposal took place in the nearshore ocean.
Thanks
Fritz Rohde
N M FS-HCD
Beaufort, NC
On Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 9:53 AM, Bedsole, Layton <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> > wrote:
Good Morning All,
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to call!
L.
Layton Bedsole
Shore Protection Coordinator
Engineering
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 160
Wilmington
NC
28403
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Coats, Heather
From:
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Sent:
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 3:43 PM
To:
Coats, Heather
Subject:
RE: [External] CB Inlet
I have talked with Maria and we both agree that we don't oppose this project. I wanted to ensure that the Currituck was
not posing a problem with turtle hatchlings.
Curt
From: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 10:41 AM
To: Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>
Subject: Fwd: [External] CB Inlet
Hi Curt,
Hope you're doing well and having a great week. I didn't see you copied on this. Have you sent me your comments yet? If
not, can you please let me.know if you have any questions or concerns?
Thanks so much!
H.
Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
NC Department of Environmental Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28409
910-796-7302
From: Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 7:40 AM
To: Coats, Heather e

Cc: '[e-mail]'
Subject: RE: [External] CB Inlet
Heather,
NCWRC has considered the request regarding the allowance of activity to dredge the Carolina Beach Inlet with
placement of material in the IDMMS. Since there is no oceanfront material placement, there would be no impact to
nesting shorebirds or sea turtles. The Currituck has been previously tested to determine if sea turtles (even juvenile
greens) could get sucked into the drag head. Those results have allowed the USACE to use the vessel for federal projects
during the moratorium. Therefore, the NCWRC does not object to the one time allowance to use the Currituck to dredge
the Carolina Beach Inlet with placement of material into the IDMMS as long as the drag head is operated properly, only
engaging while on the bottom, to avoid any potential interactions with sea turtle hatchlings within the inlet complex.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this request. Please do not hesitate to call if there is anything additional.
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
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From: Dunn, Maria T.
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 4:27 PM
To: Coats, Heather <heather.coats Ca)ncdenr.gov>; Hair, Sarah E SAW ([e-mail])
<[e-mail]>; Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Coburn, Chad
<[e-mail]>; Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Debra <[e-mail]>;

Amico, Patrick J <Patrick:[e-mail]>
Cc: Finn, Sarah A <[e-mail]>; Godfrey, Matthew H <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (External] CB Inlet
Heather;
The April 1— November 15 moratorium of Permit No. 50-16 was established to protect wildlife resources such as nesting
shore birds, sea turtles, and marine fishery species. While the NCWRC does not believe the proposed activity to dredge
the Carolina Beach Inlet and place material in the IDMMS would significantly affect nesting shore birds, nesting sea
turtles, and swimming adult turtles, we do have a concern that use of the hopper dredge may entrain small juvenile
Kemp's ridleys and greens that weigh less than 5 pounds. There is also a possibility that recent hatchlings may be caught
within the inlet tide and be within the project area.
The USACE's Currituck has been allowed to work during the regional hopper dredge moratorium due to its low risk of
take for swimming adult sea turtles. However, I do not known NMFS's position regarding the vessel use in areas with
juveniles or whether or not there are measures to minimize or allow take (such as on board observers, BO with take
allowance, etc.). These questions would need to be addressed.
If this project does have a BO that allows take and measures are in place to avoid and minimize, please let me know. I
understand there is a short turnaround time for theCurrituck to be scheduled to go south, so please call or email if we
need to discuss or there is additional information.
Thank you,
Maria
Maria T. Dunn
Coastal Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
943 Washington Sq. Mall
Washington, NC 27889
office: 252-948-3916
fax; 252-975-3716
www.ncwildlife.org

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To: Dunn, Maria T. <maria.dunnc@ncwildlife.6rg>; Hair, Sarah E SAW ([e-mail])
<[e-mail]>; Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Coburn, Chad
<[e-mail]>; Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Debra <[e-mail]>;
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Subject: RE: [External] CB Inlet
Hi all,
Please let me know if you have any comments or concerns regarding Layton's request, either directly or by copying me
on your response to Layton, if you prefer.
Thanks!
Heather
Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7302 office
heather. coats(a ncdenr.00v
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
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6 May 2019
Carolina Beach Inlet, New Hanover County (NHC)
Maintenance Dredging, NCDCM Permit #50-16 (Exp. Dec. 2020)
Event Summary
Dredge plant: Special Purpose Dredge Murden
Dredging dates: April 15'"— April 30'h
Template volume removed: ^21,951 cubic yards (cy)
Management location: NHC Inshore Dredge Material Management Site (IDMMS)
Regulatory scoping: 9 April
Additional info. provided: yes, window request
Agency concurrences: 14 April
BD surveys: 22 March
USACE concurrence, IDMMS availability: 1 April
AD surveys: 1 May,
USACE concurrence, no navigational effects: 6 May
FY2019-2021, IDMMS deposition
(75,000 cubic yards authorized)
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HLB: 6 May 2019
Attachments: USACE BD and AD surveys
FY2019 (April) 21,951 cy
Running Total 21,951 cy
RECEIVED
MAY 0 6 2019
MP SECTION WIRO

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
SDI-5 Carolina Beach Inlet
APPLICANT'S NAME: New Hanover County c/o Layton Bedsole
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: The project site includes the Carolina Beach Inlet, AIWW Crossing -
Tangent 1 Section 4, approximately 4,900 linear feet of beachfront area at Freeman Park/North end of
Carolina Beach, beginning approximately 1500 ft. south of Carolina Beach Inlet and extending to the
north side of 398 Oceana Way, and a near -shore disposal area adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in
Carolina Beach, New Hanover County.
Photo Index:
AIWW Tangent Crossing —2006: 21-7380:4-24, R-S 2000: 21-260:1-24, P-Q 1995: 21-242-1-24,P-Q
CB Inlet-2006: 21-7380:12-13, Q-X 2000: 21-260:10-13, Q-X 1995: 21-242:11-14, Q-X
Bea chfront Placement Area - 2006: 21-7378-9:Oceanfront 2000: Not Available 1996: Not Available
Coordinates:
Midpoint of beneficial placement area — Lat: 34° 03' S8.68"N Long: 77° 52' 40.89"W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Multi Agency Meetings: 4/21/15 (w/ applicant) & 5/8/15
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — March 30, 2015 Completed- May 12, 2015
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Town of Carolina Beach
Classification From LUP- No classification for dry sand beach/General Project Area is
classified as Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW PT OH IH
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — N/A (North End Park Area)
Planned — N/A
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 57year to 11.57year
Source — 2011 LTAASCR Update
HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
(A) Intertidal/Subtidal (Open Water)
AIWW/ Carolina Beach Inlet
— 44 acres
(B) Oceanfront Beach
—16.9 acres
(D) Total Area Disturbed:(-61 acres)
[D
MAY 2 61015
(iF'Iw-uur,�e �N�
" Note: Typical Inlet and AIWW Crossing dredge volumes are listed on the MP-2 Form.
"* Note: An additional nearshore disposal area is described as 3,700 linear feet in length with a variable width.

New Hanover County- SDI-5 (Carolina Beach Inlet)
Page Two
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: New Hanover County proposes to obtain state authorization to continue
federal navigation maintenance dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW crossing (Tangent 1 Section 4)
including near -shore disposal with associated beneficial placement (including USACE beach template disposal
areas) on approximately 4,900 linear ft. of beachfront area at the north end of Carolina Beach/Freeman Park
and in an adjacent near -shore disposal area.
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project sites include AIWW crossing (Tangent 1 Section 4), Carolina Beach Inlet between the north end of
Carolina Beach and the south end of Masonboro Island, the Oceanfront Shoreline at Freeman Park, and a
near -shore disposal location, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in Carolina Beach, New Hanover County (Figure
4). The defined disposal area for the SDI-5 project begins approximately 1500 ft. south of Carolina Beach Inlet
and extends to the north side of 398 Oceana Way. To locate the northern limits of the project site from the
Wilmington Regional Office (WiRO), travel from Wilmington to Carolina Beach south on College Road (NC 132
to Hwy 421) for approximately 12 miles south. Continue over Snows Cut Bridge for approximately 1.3 miles
south until you reach Carl Winner Drive. Turn left onto Carl Winner Drive, and then left on Canal Drive. Travel
approximately 1.6 miles north until Canal Drive terminates to the entrance of Freeman Park. Carolina Beach is
a barrier island located in New Hanover County and is flanked by Myrtle Grove Sound/Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway (AIWW) to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The section of the island is managed for
recreational use and is adjacent to residential homes to the south and Carolina Beach Inlet to the north. The
project site encompasses approximately 4,900 linear feet of oceanfront beach which includes a section of
beach the USACE has historically used for dredge material disposal. Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
crossing navigation maintenance areas (from where the sand is being removed) are located along the northern
and western sides of Carolina Beach. The applicant has provided the 2012 USACE template (Attachment 3.3
Item 3) and states that the approximate elevation of the tract above NHW was + 6 ft. NGVD 29 at the top of
berm at that time. The high ground portion of the project is vegetated primarily with American Beach Grass
(Ammophila breviligulata) and Sea Oats (Unicla paniculata).
The current long term annual erosion rate for the project disposal areas within the Town of Carolina Beach
varies from 5 ft./year on the southern end to 11.5 ft./year on the most northern end of the project limits, per the
current Division of Coastal Management's (DCM) 2011 Annual Erosion Rate maps. The Ocean Erodible AEC
ranges from 600-990 ft. in the SDI-5 Carolina Beach Inlet Project Area.
The proposed action consists of maintenance dredging and beneficial placement at 5 (five) federally authorized
shallow draft inlets and associated Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway AIWW Crossings, these projects are referred
to as the SDI-5. According to the applicant, ongoing federal navigation maintenance dredging programs at the
inlets and AIWW crossings have been authorized and conducted since at least 1982, but many of North
Carolina's shallow draft inlets have not been in the Presidential budget since 2005. Should the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) be unable to perform the program, local governments seek to have authorization
in place to continue year-round navigation maintenance in areas critical to local commerce and recreation.
The application states that maintenance dredging at each inlet would mimic the ongoing, approved (USAGE)
maintenance dredging program for each area, which includes the AIWW crossings, connecting channels and
the inlet throats throughout currently authorized inlet linear distances beyond the COLREGS line. According to
the applicant, only currently approved dredge material management locations, including shoreline beneficial
placement, near -shore placement and/or upland confined disposal are included in this project. The application
states that beach -quality material removed from the inlets and beneficially placed on neighboring beaches will
maintain recreational beach area and provide storm protection to public and private infrastructure.
RECEIVED
MAY A 6 2015
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New Hanover County- SDI-5 (Carolina Beach Inlet)
Page Three
CAMA State Permit No. 138-12 was issued to New Hanover County on December 21, 2012 to continue beach
nourishment along the oceanfront shoreline of the Town of Carolina Beach as specified under the authorized
Federal Storm Damage Reduction Project, authorized by Congress in 1962, this permit is due to expire in
December of 2018. According to permit history, a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was issued for
the project in July 1981, which authorized the placement of beach compatible material from the Carolina Beach
Inlet onto the Carolina Beach oceanfront. Historically, the average volume of material placed on Carolina
Beach oceanfront since 1985 has averaged 858,600 cubic yards (cy) during each periodic nourishment
operation, spread over 14,000 LF with the fill density of approximately 61.3 cubic yards/ft. The northern limits
of the project was approximately 720 ft. north of the existing rock revetment and the Carolina Beach Fishing
Pier and the southern limits of the project was located just north of Tennessee Avenue.
Historically, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has maintained Carolina Beach Inlet as a marked
navigation channel, providing commercial and recreational access to the Atlantic Ocean. Over the years, and
with adequate funding, the USACE has been able to maintain the federal channel with their side -cast dredge
fleet. Traditionally, they have maintained a depth of -12 ft. plus -2 ft. overcut in the AIWW Crossing, -8 ft. plus -
2 ft. overcut in Carolina Beach Inlet at MLW using the side -cast dredge; however, periodic maintenance has
become less frequent due to budget constraints, the shallow depth of the inlet and the amount of material
that's held in the inlet system by the side -cast operations. In the event the USACE is not capable of
maintaining the inlet, New Hanover County would like to obtain approval to perform the navigation
maintenance work and utilize the material for beneficial placement.
The application states that the navigation maintenance dredging project area depths and dimensions will
mimic the federally authorized project at Carolina Beach Inlet, AIWW crossing Tangent 1 Section 4 and for all
disposal locations. According to the applicant, consistency determinations and concurrences have been issued
for federal projects in the proposed project areas associated with Carolina Beach Inlet (see Page 20-21).
According to the applicant the project template for the SDI-5 beneficial placement in Carolina Beach will
include the USACE placement template area, including a near -shore disposal area (Figure 4).
The application includes a Cultural Resource Assessment (Attachment 5.1) which refers to documents issued
per Section 106 of the National Historical Preservation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-665), as amended, and the
Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987 (See Attachment 5.1 page 3 and Appendix A coordination letters). The
applicant states that impacts to cultural resources in the Carolina Beach Inlet Project Area are not anticipated.
The application also includes a Sediment Evaluation (Attachment 5.2), a Supplemental Biological Assessment
(Attachment 5.3), Essential Fish Habitat Summary (Attachment 5.4) and Recommended Conservation
Measures (Attachment 6).
The Town of Carolina Beach's Land Use Plan does not have the dry sand beach classified; however, the
upland areas of this project are classified as Conservation. The waters of the project site are classified as SB
by the NC Division of Water Quality. The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has NOT designated this area ECEIVED
Atlantic Ocean as a Primary Nursery Area (PNA), and the waters are OPEN to the harvesting of shellfis�i.
10. PROPOSED PROJECT:
MAY 2 B 2015
u�wi-Wino why,
New Hanover County proposes to obtain state authorization to continue federal navigation maintenance
dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW crossing (Tangent 1 Section 4) including near -shore disposal
with associated beneficial placement (including USACE beach template disposal areas) on approximately
4,900 linear ft. of beachfront area at the north end of Carolina Beach/Freeman Park and in an adjacent near -
shore disposal area. This application is part of a joint application for 5 federally authorized shallow draft inlets
which are referred to at the SDI-5. According to the application, the depths and dimensions will mimic the
federally authorized projects at the Carolina Beach inlet area and the AIWW crossing and beach quality
material removed from these areas will be beneficially placed on the oceanfront beach encompassing the
USACE placement template area and/or USACE navigation maintenance near -shore disposal area (see
Narrative, Page 23 & 27 Figure 4 and Attachment 3.3 1-5).

New Hanover County- SDI-5 (Carolina Beach Inlet)
Page Four
The applicant is proposing to follow the precise template of the federally authorized project conducted by the
USACE Wilmington District (see Page 23, Figure 4 and Attachment 3.3 1-5). According to the application,
the Carolina beach Inlet navigation maintenance dredging would occur within an area measuring
approximately 6,300 ft. in length by 150 ft. in width to a maximum depth of -8 ft. at MLW (plus 2 ft. over -depth).
The AIWW crossing navigation maintenance dredging would occur within an area measuring approximately
3,900 ft. in length by 90 ft. in width (there is also an authorized 50 ft. widener along this stretch of the AIWW
(see Page 16 Table 1)) to a maximum depth of -12 ft. at MLW (plus 2 ft. over -depth), The application states
that these depths mimic the federally authorized depths within these areas (see MP-2 Excavation and Fill
Form on Page 22). According to the application typical AIWW crossing maintenance excavates approximately
100,000 cubic yards and the Carolina Beach Inlet navigation maintenance excavates approximately 54,000
cubic yards during each maintenance event. Shoal maintenance is mentioned in Attachment 6 (Conservation
Measures) but is not included in the project description for this area.
According to the applicant the project template for beneficial placement at Freeman Park begins approximately
1500 ft. south of Carolina Beach Inlet and extends to the north side of 398 Oceana Way The applicant states
that the project consists of beach fill (beneficial placement) on the oceanfront beach at Freeman Park along an
area measuring approximately 3000 ft. long and 150 ft. wide and in the adjacent near -shore disposal location
(located at approximately -10 ft. at MLW), in an area measuring approximately 3,700 ft. in length at variable
widths and depths (see Pages 23 & 27). The application does not state an average fill placement density
along the project area or provide current dune crest elevations. The application does state that the length of
beneficial placement for each event will be based on the volume of dredged material, but will typically be about
2,600 ft. in length with an average berm width of 150 ft. According to permit history average fill placement
density along the Federal Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project area to the south is approximately 61.3
cubic yards/ft. According to the applicant easements for the beneficial placement locations have been acquired
by New Hanover County. No specific upland disposal sites for non -compatible material have been proposed for
Carolina Beach Inlet.
In April of 2008, the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) adopted State Sediment Criteria
Rule 15A NCAC 07H .0312. The new rule was intended to prevent the disposal of incompatible material on the
beach. In accordance with this new rule, the application states that sediment characterization data were
obtained for Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW Crossing from sampling events between 2006 and 2014.
According to the application samples collected contained beach compatible material throughout the project
area to the proposed project depth (see Attachment 5.2 (Page 2-3, Table 2 and Figure 3)). Two additional
samples were taken in October of 2014 within the AIWW crossing area and Carolina Beach Inlet (see
Attachment 5.2 Table 2).
The application states that temporary in -situ sand berms will be used during beach placement to facilitate
settlement and retention of sand on the beach which would allow the sandy material to settle out before the
water re-enters the ocean. Dredging associated with beneficial placement will be conducted utilizing a
cutterhead hydraulic dredge and pipeline. The application drawing shows the dredging pipeline following
exactly what the USACE used in previous projects from the inlet down the back side of Freeman Beach (see
Figure 4). If beneficial placement is not included in a navigation maintenance event other types of dredges will
be considered (See MP-2 Excavation and Fill 5b. on page 30). The proposed beneficial placement location is
essentially within the middle of Freeman Park and according to the applicant the entire project would follow the
precise template of previously authorized projects (see Figure 4, Page 27 and Project Narrative)
Conservation measures submitted by the applicant for the SDI-5 project include an environmental window of
November 16-April 30 for implementation of routine dredging activities to federally -authorized depths, however
the applicant also mentions dredge/beneficial placement activity outside of the environmental window to
address shoals that may build up within the inlets (see Narrative, Attachment 5.4 Page 2 and Attachment
6). The applicant states that because the proposed action entails maintenance of existing navigation channels,
areas of shell bottom are not considered to be applicable within existing navigation channels (segEeaW24
and Attachment 5.4).
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New Hanover County- SDI-5 (Carolina Beach Inlet)
Page Five
In summary, the proposed beneficial placement associated with navigation maintenance dredging activities
would remain within the Town limits. According to the applicant, all navigation maintenance excavation is
consistent with federal projects thereby not exceeding the depth and width of the federal channel. As
proposed, the entire project would overlap previously impacted templates along the oceanfront as well as
previously dredged areas within Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW Crossing.
11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed navigation maintenance dredging volumes are typically 54,000 yd3 within Carolina Beach Inlet
and 100,000 yd3 within the AIWW Crossing. According to the applicant, fill densities will be event specific.
Shoal maintenance is mentioned in the application, but is not included in the project description. The beneficial
placement portion of the project would disturb a maximum of approximately 735,000 sq. ft. of oceanfront beach
impacting areas below and above Mean High Water as a result of the nourishment activities. The near -shore
placement area is 3700 ft. in length, the applicant did not provide the width of this area so maximum impact
areas cannot be determined at this time. Placement of sand on the beach would result in temporary mortality
for intertidal micro fauna such as crabs and worms. Placement of material below the MHW boundary would
result in temporary turbidity within the nearshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean; potentially affecting fish and
aquatic life in the project area at the time. Limiting the work to the winter season should reduce potential
adverse impacts to fish communities. There may be some impact to sea turtle nesting as a result of this
project. Beach compaction should be monitored and tilling should be required to reduce the likelihood of
impacting sea turtle nesting and hatching activities. Erosion escarpments forming after the project completion
should also be leveled to reduce turtle nesting impacts. Public use of the beach during the beach fill process
would be limited to some degree. The project would serve to provide authorization for New Hanover County
to continue the federal navigation maintenance dredging program at Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
crossing Tangent 1 Section 4. The application states that actual disturbed areas and volumes of material will
be a summation of the locations within the channels that need to be dredged for navigation at a given time, but
the length of beneficial placement areas will typically be approximately 2,600 ft. in length with an average berm
width of 150 ft.
Submitted by: Tara MacPherson Date: May 18, 2015 Office: Wilmington
RECEIVED
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DCM MP-1 APPLICATION FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The local stakeholders for five inlets on the southeast North Carolina coast are submitting a N.C. Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA) Major Permit application to the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (NCDENR) Division of Coastal Management (DCM) for conducting maintenance dredging for
navigation (the Proposed Action). The permit application is a joint application for the state and federal
approvals required to conduct the Proposed Action. Issuance of a General Permit 291 from the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District is anticipated for the Proposed Action.
The Proposed Action consists of maintenance dredging and beneficial placement at five inlets and associated
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIW W) crossings: Bogue, New Topsail, Carolina Beach, Lockwoods Folly, and
Shallotte River Inlet (Figure 1). With the exception of Shallotte River Inlet, which is a federally -authorized
Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) borrow area, these inlets are federally -authorized shallow -draft inlets,
and are referred to as "the SDI-5" in this application for convenience. The applicants are the five local
governments adjacent to the inlets (listed below), who wish to obtain major CAMA permits to continue the
ongoing federal navigation maintenance dredging program at the inlets and the AIW W crossings, which is
currently conducted by the USACE Wilmington District The federal program has been authorized and
conducted since at least 1982, and is currently funded by the State of North Carolina, or a combination of State
and local funds. Should the USACE Wilmington District be unable to perform the program for some reason, the
local governments need to have the requisite permits to continue year-round navigation maintenance in the
inlets, which are critical to local commerce and recreation. Additional project information is provided in Section
6.A of this application.
The project areas for each inlet are depicted on Figures 2 through 6. The maintenance dredging project areas,
depths, and dimensions will mimic the federally -authorized projects at each inlet In addition to the federally-
/ - authorized beneficial placement areas, placement areas from CAMA-permitted local projects are included in the
i Proposed Action. The beneficial placement areas from local projects are described in Form MP-2, Section 2; and
are labeled on Figures 2 through 6.
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As a result of the ongoing nature of stakeholder projects at the SDI-5, many studies of environmental effects
have been conducted over time. These existing studies have been obtained and summarized in the assessments
provided with this permit application. Electronic copies of these studies can be provided upon request
Because this application includes five applicants, the standard CAMA permit application form has not been used,
but has instead been adapted into the following sections, which are organized and numbered in accordance with
permit application forms MP-1 and MP-2. As appropriate, permit application sections are replicated where
inlet -specific information must be provided, or are combined if the information to be provided applies to all of
the inlets.
1.0 PRIMARY APPLICANT/LANDOWNER INFORMATION RECEIVED
1.1 BOGUE INLET APR 10 2015
Business Name(s):
Applicant Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Town of Emerald Isle DCM-MHD CITY
Frank Rush, Jr., Town Manager
7500 Emerald
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
252-354-3424
LSL-354-5068
[e-mail]
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1.2 NEW TOPSAIL INLET
Business Name:
Town of Topsail Beach
Applicant Name:
Tim Holloman, Town Manager
Address:
820 S. Anderson Blvd.
City, State, Zip:
Topsail Beach, NC 28465
Phone Number:
910-328-5841 x 226
Fax Number:
910-328-1560
E-mail Address:
townmanager tonsailh_ each orb
Applicants
Alternate Contact:
ayor
Ma or Howard Braxton
CAROLINA BEACH INLET
Business Name:
New Hanover County
Applicant Name:
Chris Coudriet, County Manager
Address:
230 Government Center Drive
City, State, Zip:
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone Number:
910-798-7104
Fax Number:
910-798-7051
Applicants
Contact;
H. Layton Bedsole, Jr„ REM; Shore Protection Coordinator
E-mail Address:
][e-mail]
1.4 LOCKWOODS FOLLY INLET
Business Name: Town of Holden Beach
Applicant Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Applicant's
Contact:
E-mail Address:
Hewett, Town Manager
PO Box 449
Supply, NC 28462
910-842-6488
910-842-9315
[e-mail]
Christy Ferguson
[e-mail]
APR 10 2015
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1.5 SHALLOTTE RIVER INLET I
Business Name:
Town of Ocean Isle Beach
Applicant Name:
Debbie Smith (Town Mayor)
Address:
3 West Third Street
City, State, Zip:
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Pho N b
ne um er. 910-579-2166
Fax Number: 910-579-8804
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
Applicant's Daisy Ivey, Town Manager
Contact:
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
RECEIVED
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Signed agent authorization forms for each applicant are provided as Attachment 1. The authorized agent for the
permit application is as follows:
O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc.
Daniel Ramsay
3214 Charles B. Root Wynd, Suite 130
Raleigh, NC 27612, USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
[e-mail]
RECEIVED
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3.0 PROJECT LOCATION
3.1 BOGUE INLET
County:
Carteret
Location:
Bogue Inlet, Bogue Inlet Connecting Channel, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
(AIWW) Crossing
City, State, Zip:
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
a) In which NC river basin is the project located?
White Oak
b) Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Bogue Inlet, Atlantic Ocean, AIW W,
White Oak River
c) Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
0 Natural 63 Manmade ❑ Unknown
d) Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
Bogue Inlet, Atlantic Ocean
e) Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
19 Yes ❑ No
f) If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the
proposed work falls within.
Town of Emerald Isle and Carteret Co.
3.2 NEW TOPSAIL INLET
County:
Pender
Location:
New Topsail Inlet, Topsail Creek, Banks Channel, AIW W Crossing
City, State, Zip:
Topsail Beach, NC 28465
a) In which NC river basin is the project located?
Cape Fear
b) Name of body of water nearest to proposed project.
New Topsail Inlet, Atlantic Ocean,
Topsail Creek, AIW W, Black Mud
Channel, Banks Channel
c) Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
m Natural Q Manmade ❑ Unknown
d) Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
New Topsail Inlet, Atlantic Ocean
e) Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
0 Yes ❑ No
f) If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the
proposed work falls within.
Town of Topsail Beach
RECEIVED
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County:
New Hanover
Location:
Carolina Beach Inlet, AIW W Crossing
City, State, Zip:
Vicinity of Carolina Beach, NC 28428
a) In which NC rivet basin is the project located?
Cape Fear
b) Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Carolina Beach Inlet, Atlantic Ocean,
AIW W
c) Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
El Natural CI Manmade ❑ Unknown
d) Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
Carolina Beach Inlet, Atlantic Ocean
e) Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
El Yes ❑ No
f) If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the
proposed work falls within.
New Hanover County
3.4 LOCKWOODS FOLLY INLET
County:
Brunswick
Location:
Lockwoods Folly Inlet, AIW W Crossing
City, State, Zip:
Holden Beach, NC 28462
a) In which NC river basin is the project located?
Lumber
b) Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Lockwoods Folly Inlet, Atlantic Ocean,
Lockwoods Folly River, ARM, Eastern
Channel
c) Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
EI Natural m Manmade ❑ Unknown
d) Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
Lockwoods Folly Inlet, Atlantic Ocean
e) Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
EI Yes ❑ No
f) If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the
proposed work falls within.
Town of Holden Beach
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County:
Brunswick
Location:
Shallotte River Inlet, AIW W Crossing
City, State, Zip:
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
a) In which NC river basin is the project located?
Lumber
b) Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Shallotte River Inlet, Atlantic Ocean,
AIW W, Shallotte River
c) Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
0 Natural 0 Manmade ❑ Unknown
d) Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
Shallotte River Inlet, Atlantic Ocean
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e) Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
m Yes ❑ No
f) If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the
proposed work falls within.
Town of Ocean Isle Beach
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4.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
4.1 BOGUE INLET
a)
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft): Varies
b)
Size of entire tract (sq. ft):
Varies
c)
Size of individual lot(s):
NA
d)
Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or NWL
(normal water level) Top of berm at -+6 ft NAVD 88 (USACE AIW W
❑ NHW or ❑ NWL
Crossing Placement) and »+7 ft NGVD-29 (Bogue Inlet Channel Erosion
NAVD88 and NGVD-29
Response Project)
e)
Vegetation -on tract: Beach contains upland beach grasses and sedges
on dunes.
f)
Manmade features and uses now on tract: Man-made features include dune cross walks, vehicular
cross-overs, and sand fencing on the beach and channel markers within
the inlet. Uses include
recreational activities on the beach and commercial and recreational boating within the
proposed dredge channels.
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g)
Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacen to the proposed project site: The existing land
uses adjacent to the proposed project include single and multifamily residential properties,
commercial businesses, and community access to the beach front.
h)
How does local government zone the tract?
Residential and
Commercial
I)
Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning? (attach
zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
j)
Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment
proposal:
❑ Yes 0 No
k)
Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? (If
yes, attach a copy) By whom? See Attachment 5.1- Cultural Resource
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
Assessment
1)
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or
does it involve a Natural Register listed or eligible property? See
❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA
Attachment 5.1- Cultural Resource Assessment
m)
(i) Are there wetlands on the site?
❑ Yes 0 No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site?
❑ Yes 0 No
(III) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has the delineation been conducted?
(attach documentation, if available)
❑ Yes ❑ No
n)
Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
NA RECEIVED
o)
Describe existing drinking water supply source.
NA
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p)
Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
NA
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a)
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft): Varies
b)
Size of entire tract (sq. ft): Varies
c)
Size of individual lot(s):
NA
d)
Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or NWL
(normal water level): Top of berm at-+6 ftNGVD-29 (USACEAIWW
❑NHW or ❑NWL
Crossing Placement) and at-+5 ft NAVD88 (2011 Permit #22-09
NGVD-29 and NAVD88
Modification)
e)
Vegetation on tract: Beach contains upland beach grasses and sedges
on dunes.
f)
Manmade features and uses now on tract: Man-made features include dune cross walks, vehicular
cross-overs, and sand fencing on the beach and channel markers within the inlet, Topsail Creek,
and Banks Channel. Uses include recreational activities on the beach and commercial and
recreational boating within the proposed dredge channels.
g)
Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site: Residential and
commercial development on Topsail Island. Natural wildlife preserve on Lea-Hutaff Island to the
south of New Topsail Inlet
h)
How does local government zone the tract?
Residential and Commercial
I)
Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
(attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
p yes ❑ No ❑ NA
j)
Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment
proposal:
❑ yes H No
k)
Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the
tract? (If yes, attach a copy) By whom? See Attachment 5.1-
IZ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
Cultural Resource Assessment
1)
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic
District or does it involve a Natural Register listed or eligible
property?
❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA
See Attachment 5.1- Cultural Resource Assessment
m)
(i) Are there wetlands on the site?
❑ Yes Q No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site?
[]Yes EI No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has the delineation been
conducted? (attach documentation, if available)
[]Yes ❑ No
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
RECEIVED
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4.3 CAROLINA BEACH INLET
a) Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft):
Varies
b) Size of entire tract (sq. ft):
Varies
c) Size of individual lot(s):
NA
d) Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high
❑ NHW or ❑ NWL
water) or NWL (normal water level): Top of Berm at -+6 ft
NGVD-29
NGVD-29
e). Vegetation on tract: Beach contains upland beach grasses and sedges on dunes.
f) Manmade features and uses now on tract: The inlet is used for recreational and commercial boating
and fishing, and contains channel markers. The beachfront is utilized for recreational activities.
g) Identify and describe the existing land uses aa'acent to the proposed project site: The existing land
uses adjacent to the proposed project include single and multifamily residential properties,
commercial businesses, and community access to the beach front. The inlet and AIW W are used
for commercial and recreational boating and fishing.
h) How does local government zone the tract?
Multifamily (MF), Tourist (T-1),
Residential R-1 , Conservation C
i) Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
(attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
Oyes ❑ No ❑ NA
j) Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront
redevelopment proposal:
❑yes H No
k) Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for
the tract? (If yes, attach a copy) By whom?
El Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
See Attachment 5.1- Cultural Resource Assessment
1) Is the proposed project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a Natural Register listed or
eligible property? See Attachment 5.1- Cultural Resource
❑ yes EI No ❑ NA
Assessment
m) (i) Are there wetlands on the site?
❑ Yes El No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site?
❑ Yes 0 No
(iii) If yes to either (1) or (ii) above, has the delineation been
conducted? (attach documentation, if available)
[]Yes ❑ No
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 RECEIVED
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4.4 LOCKWOODS FOLLY INLET
a) Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft): Varies
b) Size of entire tract (sq. ft): Varies
c) Size of individual lot(s):
NA
d) Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high
water) or NWL (normal water level):
❑ NHW or ❑ NWL
Top of berm ranges from -+6.0 ft NAVD 88 (USACE
AIWW Crossing,''Piggyback"Project Placement) to-+9.5
NAVDB8 and NGVD-29
R NGVD-29 (Holden Beach Central Reach)
e) Vegetation on tract: Beach contains upland beach grasses and sedges on dunes.
f) Manmade features and uses now on tract: The tract includes single and multifamily residential
homes, business and commercial uses. The beachfront is utilized for recreational activities, and
includes Holden Beach Pier. The inlet and AIW W are used for commercial and recreational
boating and contain channel marking.
g) Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site: The existing land
uses adjacent to the proposed project include single and multifamily residential properties,
commercial businesses, and community access to the beach front
h) How does local government zone the tract?
Residential/Multifamily/Commercial
i) Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
O Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
zoning? (attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
j) Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront
❑ Yes El No
redevelopment proposal:
k) Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for
the tract? (If yes, attach a copy) By whom?
Q Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
See Attachment 5.1- Cultural Resource Assessment
1) Is the proposed project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a Natural Register listed or
eligible property?
❑ Yes El No ❑ NA
See Attachment 5.1- Cultural Resource Assessment
m) (i) Are there wetlands on the site?
❑ Yes ®No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site?
❑ Yes EZI No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (h) above, has the delineation been
❑ Yes ❑ No
conducted? (attach documentation, if available)
n) Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
NA I�ECEIVED
o) Describe existing drinking water supply source.
NA Arm 10 U15
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p) Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems. NA
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Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft): Varies
a Size of entire trails . ft): Varies
b) Size of individual lot(s):
NA
c) Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or NWL
(normal water level): Top of Berm at -+6 ft NAVD88 (USACE AIW W
❑ NHW or ❑ NWL
Crossing Placement), -+7 ft NGVD-29 (East find Project), and -+9.5 ft
NAVD88 and NGVD-29
NGVD-29 (CSDR Project)
d) Vegetation on tract: Beach contains upland beach grasses and sedges on
dunes.
e) Manmade features and uses now on tract: The tract Includes single and multifamily residential
homes, business and commercial uses. The beachfront is utilized for recreational activities. The
inlet and AIW W are used for commercial and recreational boating, and contain channel markers.
f) Identify and describe the existing land uses aadiacent to the proposed project site: The existing land
uses adjacent to the proposed project include single and multifamily residential properties,
commercial businesses, and community access to the beach front and AIW W.
g) How does local government zone the tract?
Residential
h) Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning? (attach
zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
Ayes ❑ No ❑ NA
i) Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment
proposal:
❑ Yes 0 No
j) Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? (If
yes, attach a copy) By whom?
El Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
See Attachment 5.1- Cultural Resource Assessment
k) Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or
does it involve a Natural Register listed or eligible property?
❑ Yes Q No ❑ NA
See Attachment 5.1- Cultural Resource Assessment
1) (i) Are there wetlands on the site?
❑ Yes El No
(H) Are there coastal wetlands on the site?
❑ Yes Q No
(III) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has the delineation been conducted? (attach
documentation, if available)
❑yes ❑ No
m) Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities. NA
n) Describe existing drinking water supply source. NA
o) Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
NA
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5.0 ACTIVITIES AND IMPACTS
5.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE DREDGING AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES
a) Will the project be for commercial, public, or
0 Commercial 0 Public/Government OPrlvate/Community
private use?
b) Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
Bogue, Topsail, Carolina Beach, Lockwoods Folly, and Shallotte River Inlets are shallow -draft inlets that allow
for various -sized vessels to navigate from the AIW W to the Atlantic
Ocean for commerce, fishing, and
recreation. Beach -quality material removed from the inlets that is beneficially placed on neighboring
beaches will maintain recreational beach area and provide storm protection to public and private
infrastructure.
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.
For dredging with beneficial` placement, typical beneficial placement methodology will be used, which
includes using a cutterhead bydraulic dredge and pipeline to convey sediment to the beach, and using
bulldozers, front-end loaders and other earth moving machinery
to shape the sediment For dredging
without beneficial placement, dredges will be.selected based on the following criteria:
■ Appropriate draft for inlet & channels
■ Exclusionary fittings for sea turtles and sturgeon (if hopper dredges are used that have sufficient
suction head size and suction power to entrain sea turtles and sturgeon)
■ Sea -worthy beyond International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (referred to as
COLREGS) demarcation line.
d) List all development activities you propose.
Dredging of the SDI-5, connecting channels, and AhA W Crossings will result in beneficial placement on the
following beaches, using previously -authorized beneficial locations from
placement USACE and locally -
permitted projects:
1. The Pointe at Emerald Isle and Bogue Banks
2. Topsail Beach
3. Freeman Park (Carolina Beach)
4. Holden Beach
5.Ocean Isle Beach
e) Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new
0 Existing ❑ New ❑ Both
work or both?
f) What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the
❑ Sq. ft or ❑ Acres
proposed project? The actual disturbed land area will be a
summation of the locations within the channels that need to be
dredged for navigation at a given time, and the volume of that
material that is beneficially placed or disposed.
g) Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
accessway or other area that the public has established use of?
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The projects will entail maintenance of publicly -accessible
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h) Describe location and type of edsting and proposed discharges to waters of the state. Decanting of
dredged sand removed from the inlet/AIW W templates.
0 Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? ❑ Yes El No ❑ NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the El Yes ❑ No NA
receiving water?
j) Is there any mitigation proposed? (If yes, attach a mitigation ❑ Yes RI No ❑ NA
proposal)
6.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
6.A. PROJECT NARRATIVE
Many of North Carolina's shallow draft inlets have not been in a Presidential budget since 2005 (e.g., Bogue,
Carolina Beach and Lockwoods Folly). The USACE Headquarters is also internally assessing the viability of
the side -cast dredge plant "Merritt'; the Corps' primary dredge plant for shallow draft inlet maintenance in
N.C. If North Carolina's shallow draft inlet maintenance dredging continues receiving limited or no support
within Presidential budgets, and USACE Headquarters fails to garner future fiscal support and potentially
determines the "Merritt" as non -viable, local stakeholders must have another alternative. One alternative is
for the local stakeholders adjoining the shallow draft inlets and AIW W crossing to contract the
maintenance dredging on their own. To do this, they would need authorizations (permits) allowing local
maintenance dredging within their specific AIW W crossings and inlets.
To this end, the local stakeholders for the SDI-5 are submitting this single NCDCM Major Permit application
for conducting maintenance dredging.
The inlet project areas and applicants are described in the following table:
Table 6.A.1 Project Summary
Project Area
Applicant
Bogue Inlet, Connecting Channel, AIW W Crossing
Town of Emerald Isle
New Topsail Inlet, Topsail Creek, Banks Channel, AIW W
Crossing
Town of Topsail Beach
Carolina Beach Inlet, AIW W Crossing
New Hanover County
Lockwoods Folly Inlet, AIW W Crossing
Town of Holden Beach
[Shallotte River Inlet Coastal Storm Damage Reduction
DR) Borrow Area, as well as the AIW W Crossing
Town of Ocean Isle Beach
---- -----•- • • ,­ • -....« aFJJIL ,auo.d will serve as me umoreua permit application for the processing of a RECEIVED
NCDCM Major Permit as well as other state and federal authorizations. The intended result is the
acquisition of locally held authorizations (NCDCM Major Permit/USACE General Permit 291) for each inle6PP 101015
issued to each participating applicant
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The authorized maintenance dredging at each inlet would mimic the ongoing, approved USACE
maintenance dredging program for each inlet, which includes the AIW W crossings, connecting channels,
and the inlet throats out through the currently authorized USACE inlet linear distances beyond the
COLREGS line. The authorizations would include currently approved dredge material management
locations including shoreline beneficial placement, nearshore placement and/or upland confined disposal.
The project area for each inlet is depicted in Figures 2 through 6.
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As a result of the ongoing nature of local stakeholder projects, many studies of environmental effects have been
conducted over time. These existing studies have been obtained and summarized in the following assessments
provided with this permit application:
■ Cultural Resource Assessment -Attachment 5.1
■ Sediment Evaluation -Attachment 5.2
■ Supplemental Biological Assessment (BA) -Attachment 5.3
■ Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Summary - Attachment 5.4
Recommended conservation measures from the Supplemental BA and EFH Summary to minimize potential
effects to protected species and EFH are provided as Attachment 6 to this permit application.
I WORK PLAT
Plan view and cross -sectional plans from the USACE Wilmington District are provided in Attachment 3 for the
existing dredging areas at each inlet and AIW W crossing. Plan view boundaries of existing shoreline beneficial
placement areas are provided in Attachment 3, with typical placement profiles. Existing upland disposal and
nearshore placement locations are provided in Figures 2 through 6. ,
6.C. LOCATION MAP
Site locations are depicted on Figures 1 through 6.
6.1). COPY OF THE DEED, EASEMENT STATEMENT
Easements for the beneficial placement locations and upland disposal locations have been'previously acquired
for the associated federal and local projects. The USACE and the applicants have the respective easements on
file. Should an easement to a property within the proposed disposal areas be found to be problematic or
deficient, the respective applicant will resolve the issue before beginning construction.
Before using the upland disposal sites, the applicants will obtain Consent Agreements from the USACE real
estate office that give the applicants authorization to use the sites. These documents will provide proof of real
estate interest in the disposal sites for the purposes of the CAMA major permit. The USACE Wilmington District
does not require Consent Agreements for beneficial beach placement along federally -authorized shorefront
placement reaches or within federal Coastal Storm Damage Reduction beach placement project areas.
6.E. APPLICATION FEE
The application fee of $475 has been provided with the permit application.
I ADJACENT WATERFRONT OWNERS AND PROOF OF NOTIFICATION.
The riparian property owner adjacent to the previously -authorized beneficial placement templates are
identified below, and have been notified. See Attachment 4 for notification and return receipts.
Bogue Inlet
Adjacent Waterfront Property
Adjacent Owner Mailing Address
Name:
Hugh and Denise Donahue
Address:
115 Bogue Ct
4 Pheasant Lane, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone
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New Topsail Inlet
Adjacent Waterfront Property
Adjacent Owner Mailing Address
Name:
Lea Island, Inc. ,
Address:
Lea Island; PIN: 3291-94-5377-000
PO Box 1717, Virginia Beach, NC 23451
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James Gardner
Name:
Address:
101 N Anderson Blvd (Town Line)
PO Box 119, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Carolina Beach Inlet
Adjacent Waterfront Property
Adjacent Owner Mailing Address
Name:
Fred B. Graham, Jr., Et Al.
Address:
0 Masonboro Island
PO Box 3302, Wilmington, NC 28406
Phone
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N/A
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Tywgrof, Carolma Beach
tSAddress
1398R()cl'ana Way, ' , a , 7-'®r
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Lockwoods Folly Inlet
Adjacent Waterfront Property
Adjacent Owner Mailing Address -
Name:
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Milton Keener
Address:
N/A; Parcel ID: 233PB002
856 Hoffman Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone
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Name:
Paul M ET Julie P Cino
Address:
N/A; Parcel ID: 246BB042
2322 Iris Ct, Jamison, PA 18929
Phone
N/A
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Shallotte River Inlet
Adjacent Waterfront Property
Adjacent Owner Mailing Address
Name:
Clayton J. Vance, Jr.
Address:
N/A; Parcel ID: 257FI006
3500 Ranlo Drive, Raleigh, NC 27 112
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G.G. LIST OF PREVIOUS STATE OR FEDERAL PERMITS ISSUED FOR WORK ON THE PROJECT TRACT
6.G.1 Bogue Inlet
The following consistency determinations and concurrences have been issued for federal projects on the project
tract: I
Description
Date
Purpose
The NC Department of Natural Resources &
1/12/1979 and
Inlet maintenance dredging
Community Development (NC DNR&CD) issued
1/24/1980
concurrence letters to the USACE Wilmington
District
The USACE Wilmington District 1983 Report on
1983
Construction and maintenance of the
Improvement of Navigation and EIS contains a
entrance channel across the ocean
consistency determination in Appendix E
bar at Bogue Inlet
The USACE Wilmington District submitted a
9/2/1983
Maintenance of the Bogue Inlet
consistency determination and concurrence to the
AIW W Crossing and upland disposal
NC DNR&CD
Consistency concurrence issued by the NCDCM
1/16/2009
Maintenance dredging with a
cutterhead hydraulic pipeline dredge
from the Atlantic Ocean through
Bogue Inlet to the AIW W.
In addition, the following state and federal permits have been issued to the Town of Emerald Isle for work on the
project tract:
Permit Number
Issuing Date
1.CAMAMajor Permit #20-99
2/16/99
USACE #1999-00659, DWQ #98-1292
1/27/99
9/9/2004; renewed on 2/8/2008, Minor modifications on
10/10/2004,12/21/2004,2/8/2005,12/21/2005,05/07/2007,
2. CAMA Major Permit #127-04
6/19/2007,11/21/2007,11/25/2007, 10/8/2008, 3/28/2010,
11/21/2010, and 12/23/2010. 'Modification requested
10/17/2013.
DWQ Project# 041176
9/7/2004 RECEIVE
6.G.2 New Topsail Inlet
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The following consistency determinations and concurrences have been issued for federal projects on the project
tract:
Description
Date
Purpose
i
NC DNR&CD issued concurrence letters to
1/12/1979 and
Inlet'maintenance dredging
the USACE Wilmington District
1/24/1980
USACE Wilmington District consistency
2/25/1980
Maintenance of the New Topsail Inlet AIW W
determination
Crossing
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Description
Date
Purpose
USACE Wilmington District consistency
7/2/1980
Expansion of dredge area within New Topsail
determination
Inlet to include the connector channels west of
Banks Channel and Topsail Creek to the AIW W,
with nearshore disposal at the -10 ft mean low
water (MLW) contour.
Consistency concurrence from NC DNR &
7/16/1980
Dredging within New Topsail Inlet and nearshore
CD
disposal
USACE Wilmington District prepared a
9/15/1980
Use of an industry -owned dredge with nearshore
subsequent consistency determination
disposal at the -14 It MLW contour.
USACE Wilmington District consistency
2/22/1982
Beach disposal of material dredged from Banks
determination
Channel
NC DNR&CD issued a consistency
2/25/1988
Maintenance dredging of the Topsail Inlet AIW W
concurrence letter for USACE Wilmington
Crossing
District consistency determination
In addition, the following state and federal permits have been issued to the Town of Topsail Beach for work on
the project tract:
Permit Number
I Issuing Date
1. CAMA Major Permit #22-09
2/27/2009, modified in 7/1/2009, 12/1/2010,
1/12/2011, 1/12/2014
USACE Action ID # SAW-2006-40848-071
6/15/2009
USACE Action ID # SAW-2013-00404
11/12/2013 R
DWQ Certification #3777
11/17/2010 DCnn-
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6.G.3 Carolina Beach Inlet
The following consistency determinations and concurrences have been issued for federal projects on the project
tract:
Description
Date
Purpose
USACE Wilmington District prepared
2/25/1980
Carolina Beach Inlet AIW W Crossing maintenance
consistency determination and submitted
project
to NC DNR&CD
USACE Wilmington District consistency
4/18/1980
Construction and maintenance of Carolina Beach
determination letter submitted to NC
Inlet with nearshore disposal
DNR&CD
USACE Wilmington District submitted
February1982
Include beach disposal on Masonboro Island
amendment to April 18, 1980 consistency
determination letter to NC DNR&CD
NC DNR & CD consistency concurrence
3/30/1987
Maintenance of the AIW W Crossing and beach
letter (references USACE Wilmington
disposal on Masonboro Island
District Consistency Determination CD
87-10
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project tract: ,
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Permit Number
Issuing Date
DCM Permit #138-12
Expires 12 31 2015
DWQ Certification #3900
(DWQ Project#12-0868
10/29/2012
USACE Action ID # SAW-2010-01825
1 8 2013
6.G.4 Lockwoods Folly Inlet
The following consistency determinations and concurrences have been issued for federal projects on the project
tract:
Description
Date
Purpose
NC DNR&CD issued concurrence letters to
i/12/1979 and
Inlet maintenance dredging
the USACE Wilmington District
1/24/1980
USACE Wilmington District consistency
2/25/ 9980
Maintenance dredging within the AIW W at
determination
Lockwoods Folly Inlet
USACE Wilmington District consistency
8/4/1980
determination
Lockwoods Folly River AIW W Crossing project
(dredging and upland disposal)
Consistency concurrence issued by
9/25/1980
NCDNR & CD
USACE Wilmington District consistency
6/29/1984
determination
Adding an additional disposal area for dredging
Lockwoods Folly Inlet
Consistency concurrence issued by
7/16/1984
NCDNR & CD
T. �,Idfr:.,.. «tie
•..•.....,s JW EC a„u,cueiai permits nave Deen issued to the Town of Holden Beach for work on
the project tract:
Permit Number
Issuing Date
1. CAMA DCM Permit#14-02
Issued 2/1/2002, Major Modification 7/10/2012,
Modification requested 12/20/2013
DWQ Certification #3780
(DWQ Project #20011836)
Issued 2/13/2009, Replaced 6/18/2012 '
USACE Action ID No. SAW-2012-00286
9/28/2012
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6.G.5 Shallotte River Inlet
The following consistency determinations and concurrences have been issued for federal projects on the project
tract:
Description
Date
Purpose
USACE Wilmington District consistency
2/25/1980and
Shallotte Inlet AIWW Crossing maintenance
determinations
6/29/1984
dredgingproject
NC DNR & CD issued consistency
7/16/1984
Maintenance dredging in the vicinity of Holden
concurrence (
Beach
NC DCM issued state consistency
9/29/1997
Ocean Isle Beach coastal storm damage reduction
concurrence
project
In addition, the following state and federal permits have been issued to the Town of Ocean Isle Beach for work
on the project tract:
Permit Number
Issuing Date
CAMA Permit # 91-05
6/28/2005, modified 4/28/2006
DWQ Certification #3400 (DWQ Project No. 050487)
5/13/2005
USACE Department of the Army Permit #SAW-2005-00360
9/27/2005
6.1-1. SIGNED CONSULTANT OR AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
See Attachment 1
6.1. WETLAND DELINEATION
Not necessary.
6J. SIGNED AEC HAZARD NOTICE FOR PROJECTS IN OCEANFRONT AND INLET AREAS
See Attachment 2
6.K. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE N.C. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
Not required.
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DCM MP-2 EXCAVATION AND FILL INFORMATION
The following sections comprise application form MP-2.
Dimension
Bogue Inlet
New Topsail
Carolina Beach
Lockwoods
Shallotte River
Inlet
Inlet
Folly Inlet
Inlet
Length
AIWW:5,400ft
A1WW:7,800R
AIWW:3,900ft
AIWW:7,700R
AIWW:9,000ft
Bogue Inlet&
Connecting
Topsail Creek:
Carolina Beach
Lockwoods
Shallotte River
Channel: 16,500
8,000 ft
Inlet- 6,300 R
Folly Inlet
Inlet: 5,400 ft
R
4,100 ft
New Topsail Inlet
7,800 It
Banks Channel:
21,100 ft
Width
AIWW:100ft
AIWW:100it(+50
AIWW:l00ft(+50
TWW:l00ft
AIWW:100ft
(+50 it widener)
Rwidener)
ft widener)
(+400Rbend
(+200ftwidener
Connecting
New Topsail Inlet
Carolina Beach
widener)
at Inlet Crossing,
Channel: 90 ft
150 ft
Inlet: 150 it
Lockwoods
and 100 ft
widenerat
Bogue Inlet 150
Topsail Creek &
Fa11yln1et:150
Shallotte River)
ft
Banks Channel:
R
BOft
Shallotte River
..
Inlet: Ranges from
320 R at AIW W to
1,500 ft at mouth
Average '
AIWW:-12ft
AIWW:-12ftMLW
AIWW:-12RMLW
AIWW:-12ft
AIWW:-12ft
Extsting Depth ,
(Federally
MLW
Topsail Creek: -7 ft
Carolina Beach
MLW
MLW
authorized
Connecting
Channel: -6 ft
MLW
Inlet: -8 R MLW
Lockwoods
Shallotte River
depths)
MLW
Inlet: -BftMLW
-
Folly Inlet -12 It
Inlet: .15 ft MLW
MLW
Bogue Inlet: -8 R
Banks Channel: -7
MLW
ftMLW
Final Project
AIWW:-14it
AIWW:-14RMLW
AIWW:-14RMLW
AIWW:-14ft
AIWW:-14ft
Depth (Includes
Allowable
MLW
New Topsail Inlet:
Carolina Beach
MLW
MLW
Over -depth)
Connecting
Channel: -8 ft
-10 ft MLW
Inlet: -10 R MLW
Lockwoods
Shallotte River
MLW
Topsail Creek&
Folly Inlet: -14 R
Inlet: -15 R MLW
Banks Channel: -9
MLW
Bogue Inlet: -10
ft MLW
lftMLw
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1. EXCAVATION
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a. Amount of material to be excavated from Typical AIW W Crossing maintenance at each inlet, including
below NHW or NWL in cubic yards wideners, excavates less than 150,000 cy approximately every
two years, typical inlet shoal maintenance at each inlet
excavates less than 30,000 cy per year. The CSDR Borrow Area
at Shallotte Inlet typically provides up to 385,000 cy during
nourishment cycles.
b. Type of material to be excavated
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c. Does the area to be excavated include
coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom
(SB), or other wetlands (WL)7 If so,
provide number of square feet affected,
and the purpose of excavation In these
areas.
d. High ground excavation in cubic yards
Benthic habitats mapped in the vicinity of the project areas are
depicted in the Essential Fish Habitat Summary figures
(Attachment 5.4).
None of the inlet excavation areas include CW, SAV, or WL.
Because the Proposed Action entails maintenance of existing
navigation channels, the areas of shell bottom depicted in
Attachment 5.4 are not considered to be applicable within
existing navigation channels.
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2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
2.1 Bogue Inlet
a. and b. Location & dimensions of disposal areas: The proposed disposal areas are from the following
previously authorized projects, which have beneficially placed material in the footprints delineated on Figure 2
and shown id the Design Plats provided in Attachment 3.1:
• Bogue Inlet Channel Erosion Response Project, Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permit #127-
04, conducted by the Town of Emerald Isle in 2005. This includes an authorized beach placement
template of approximately 4.5 miles of beach with a typical berm width of 80 ft and a 20:1 beach face
slope from the berm to existing grade.
• Permit Modification to CAMA Permit #127-04 for beneficial placement at the Pointe at Emerald Isle,
conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District in winter 2013/2014.
Approximately 50 acres of placement along 3,000 feet of beach, to a depth of 1-2 feet.
• Bogue Inlet & AIW W Crossing Maintenance Dredging and Beneficial Placement, conducted by the
USACE Wilmington'District This includes beneficial placement on the beach, and near -shore disposal
locations at approximately -10 ft MLW (see Figure 2). Beach placement is along approximately 1,200
feet of beach, with an average berm width of 75 ft and a natural slope from the berm to existing grade.
• Upland Disposal Site # AIW W DA 0060, existing diked upland disposal site recommended for use for
incompatible material by USACE Wilmin on District Approximatel '21 acres.
c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA
As part of completing the projects
described above, the Town of Emerald
Isle acquired easements from. the
affected properties for beneficial beach
placement of dredged material. These
easements are on file with the Town of
Emerald Isle.
The USACE Wilmington District has
easements on file for the upland
disposal site. The applicant will obtain
a Consent Agreement from the USACE
Real Estate Office prior to beginning
construction.
Should an easement be found to be
problematic, the applicant will resolve
the issue prior to beginning
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
construction.
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d.(i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
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Same locations
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e.(i) 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
❑ CW — ❑ SAV _ ❑ SB
number of square feet affected:
❑ WL _ 0 None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
E(i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
The nearshore disposal area is
approximately 6,000 feet long with a
variable width.
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2.2 New Topsail Inlet
a. and b. Location & dimensions of disposal areas: The proposed disposal areas are from the following
previously authorized projects, which have beneficially placed material in the footprints delineated on Figure 3
and shown in the Design Plats provided in Attachment 3.2:
• Topsail Beach Nourishment Project (Permit #22-09 Modification), conducted by the Town of
Topsail Beach. This includes an authorized beach placement template of 10,861 linear feet of beach with
an average berm width of 40 ft and a 25:1 beach face slope from the berm to existing grade.
• New Topsail Inlet, Topsail Creek, Banks Channel, & AIW W Crossing Maintenance Dredging and
Beneficial Placement, conducted by the USACE Wilmington District This includes beneficial placement
on the beach, and near -shore disposal locations at approximately -loft MLW (see Figure 3). Beach
placement is along approximately 1,650 feet of beach, with an average berm width of 100 ft and a
natural slope from the berm to existing grade.
• Upland Disposal Site # AIW W DA 0203, existing diked upland disposal site recommended for use for
incompatible material by USACE Wilmington District Site is approximately 14.7 acres.
c.(i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑ Yes Q No ❑ NA
As part of completing the projects
described above, the Town of Topsail
Beach acquired easements from the
affected properties for beneficial beach
placement of dredged material. These
easements are on file with the Town of
Emerald Isle.
The USACE Wilmington District has
easements on file for the upland
disposal site. The applicant will obtain
a Consent Agreement from the USACE
Real Estate Office prior to beginning
construction.
Should an easement be found to be
problematic, the applicant will resolve
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
the issue prior to beginning
construction.
d.(i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
ElYes ❑ No ❑ NA
(ii) If yes, where?
Same locations RE El'
e.(i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
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other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
❑ ❑ SAV _ ❑ SB nr-rn_p EI
number of square feet affected:
❑ WL _ ❑ None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
f.(i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
The nearshore disposal area is
ii If yes, how much water area is affected?
approximately 6,000 feet long with a
variable width.
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a. and b. Location & dimensions of disposal area: The proposed disposal area is from the following
previously authorized project, which has beneficially placed material in the footprint delineated on Figure 4 and
shown in the Design Plats provided in Attachment 3.3:
• Carolina Beach & AIW W Crossing Maintenance Dredging and Beneficial Placement, conducted by
the USACE Wilmington District This includes beneficial placement on the beach at Freeman Park, and
near -shore disposal locations at approximately -10 ft MLW (see Figure 4). Beach placement is along
approximately 3,000 feet of beach, with an average berm width of 150 It and a natural slope from the
berm to existing grade.
c.(i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑ Yes O No ❑ NA
New Hanover County acquired
easements from the affected properties
for beneficial beach placement of
dredged material. These easements are
on file with New Hanover County.
Should an easement be found to be
problematic, the applicant will resolve
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
the issue prior to beginning
construction.
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
El Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
(ii) If yes, where?
Same locations
e.(i) 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
❑ CW — ❑ SAV _ ❑ SB
number of square feet affected:
❑ WL _ El None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
E(i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
El Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
The nearshore disposal area is
(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
approximately 3,700 feet long at variable
widths and depths.
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a. and b. Location of & dimensions of disposal areas: The proposed disposal areas are from the following
previously authorized projects, which have beneficially placed material in the footprints delineated on Figure 5
and shown in the Design Plats provided in Attachment 3.4:
■ Holden Beach Central Reach Project (Permit #22-09), conducted by the Town of Holden Beach. This
includes an authorized beach placement template along 4.2 miles of shoreline, with an average dune
crest width of 25 feet, and a 5:1 construction slope to an average berm width of 140-190 ft, with a 15:1
beach face slope from the berm to existing grade.
• Lockwoods Folly Inlet & AIW W Crossing Maintenance Dredging and Beneficial Placement,
conducted by the USACE Wilmington District This includes beneficial placement on the beach, and
near -shore disposal locations at approximately -10 ft MLW (see Figure 5). Beach placement is along
approximately 2,000 feet of beach, with an average berm width of 75 ft and a natural slope from the
berm to existing grade.
• Holden Beach 2013 Permit#14-02 Modification "Piggyback Project', conducted by the USACE
Wilmington District and the Town of Holden Beach. This included beach placement west of the existing
USACE template for placement from the AIW W Crossing, along approximately 3,700 feet of beach, with
an average berm width of 75 ft and a natural slope from the berm to existing grade.
• Upland Disposal Site # AIW W DA 0268, existing diked upland disposal site recommended for use for
incompatible material by USACE Wilmington District. Site is a122roximately 21.5 acres.
c.(i) Do you claim title to disposal area? ❑ Yes El No ❑ NA
As part of completing the projects
described above, the Town of Holden
Beach acquired easements from the
affected properties for beneficial beach
placement of dredged material. These
easements are on file with the Town of
Holden Beach.
The USACE Wilmington District has
easements on file for the upland
disposal site. The applicant will obtain
a Consent Agreement from the USACE
Real Estate Office prior to beginning
construction.
Should an easement be found to be
problematic, the applicant will resolve
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
the issue prior to beginning RECEI E[
construction.
d. i Will a dis osal area be available for future maintenance?
❑No ❑ NA (1
ii If es, where.,
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
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(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
❑ SAV ❑SB
number of s uare feet affected:
_ _
❑ WL 11 None
ii Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
_
f. i Does the dis osal include any area in the water? 0
Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
The nearshore disposal area is
approximately 5,700 feet long at Holden
Beach, and approximately 8,200 feet long at
ii If es, how much water area is affected?
Oak Island with a variable width at both
areas.
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a. and b. Location & dimensions of disposal areas: The proposed disposal areas are from the following -
previously authorized projects, which have beneficially placed material in the footprints delineated on Figure 6
and shown in the Design Plats provided in Attachment 3.5:
• Ocean Isle Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project, conducted by the USAGE Wilmington
District This includes an authorized beach placement template along approximately 3.3 miles of
shoreline, with an average dune crest width of 25 feet, and a 10:1 construction slope to an average berm
width of 50 ft, with a 10:1 beach face slope from the berm to existing grade.
• Shallotte River Inlet AIW W Crossing Maintenance Dredging and Beneficial Placement, conducted
by the USACE Wilmington District This includes beneficial placement on the beach, and a near -shore
disposal location at approximately -10 ft MLW (see Figure 6). Beach placement is along approximately
1,600 feet of beach, with an average berm width of 75 ft and a natural slope from the berm to existing
grade.
■ Ocean Isle Beach East End Project (Permit #91-05), conducted by the USACE Wilmington District and
the Town of Ocean Isle Beach. This included beach placement east of the existing USACE template for
placement from the AIW W Crossing, along approximately 2,700 feet of beach, with an average berm
width of 130 ft to 150 ft with a slope from the berm ranging from 18:1 to 20:1 to existing grade.
• Upland Disposal Site # AIW W DA 0300, existing diked upland disposal site recommended for use for
incompatible material by USACE Wilmington District Site is a proximately13.2 acres.
c.(i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA
As part of completing the projects
described above, the Town of Ocean Isle
Beach and the USACE Wilmington
District acquired easements from the
affected properties for beneficial beach
placement of dredged material. These
easements are on file with the Town of
Ocean Isle Beach and the USACE
Wilmington District
The USACE Wilmington District has
easements on file for the upland
disposal site. The applicant will obtain
a Consent Agreement from the USACE
Real Estate Office prior to beginning
construction.
Should an easement be found to be
problematic, the applicant will resolve
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the issue prior to beginning
ii If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
construction.
d. i Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ NA
ii If yes, where?
Same location'if fill is required. 0V '-
e.(i) 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
❑ CW ❑ SAV ❑ SB
number of square feet affected:
_ _
❑ WL 0 None
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ii Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
f. i Does the disposal include any area in the water?
E7 Yes ❑ No. ❑ NA
The nearshore disposal area is
(H) If yes, how much water area is affected?
approximately 3,500 feet long with a
variable width.
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
Not applicable.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
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Not applicable.
S. GENERAL
S.a. Retention of fill excavated material and erosion control measures
Temporary in -situ sand berms and dikes will be used during beach placement to facilitate settlement
and retention of sand on beach and also allow water to re-enter Atlantic Ocean.
S.b. Describe types of equipment to be used
For dredging with beneficial placement, a cutterhead hydraulic dredge and pipeline, bulldozers, front-
end loaders and other earth moving machinery will be used. For dredging without beneficial
placement, dredges will be selected based on the following criteria:
■ Appropriate draft 'for inlet & channels
■ Exclusionary fittings for sea turtles and sturgeon (if hopper dredges are used that have sufficient
suction head size and suction power to entrain sea turtles and sturgeon)
■ Sea -worthy beyond COLREGS line
S.c. Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project
Yes.
S.d Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project site
No.
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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
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the application. The protectwill be subject td.the conditions and restrictions contained In the permit
i certify that I am authorized to grant' and do In fact grant permission to representatives ofstate and fed
review agencies to enter, on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related
permit application and follow-up monitoring of ibeprojecF
I further cer_ ti /jtha a information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my:lmowledge.
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1 understand that any permit issued in response to this application wilPallow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit..
I certify that 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: �� Printname: ChrisCoudriet
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the application. The project will 'be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that Iam 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.
1 further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
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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.
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New Hanover County (NHC) Inshore Dredge Material Management Site (IDMMS)
Carolina Beach Inlet, Unincorporated New Hanover County
Biological Assessment
Prepared for:
New Hanover County
Prepared by:
Coastal Planning & Engineering of North Carolina, Inc.
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Biological Assessment for the New Hanover County Inshore Dredge Material Management Site
Contents
1 Project Description.................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Background and Historical Context................................................................................. 1
1.2 Proposed Project............................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Potential Benefits............................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Sediment Characteristics.................................................................................................. 4
2 Species Assessed..................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Shortnose Sturgeon.......................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Atlantic Sturgeon............................................................................................................ 10
2.3 Sea Turtles......................................................................................................................14
2.3.1 Critical Habitat for Loggerhead Sea Turtles........................................................... 15
2.4 West Indian Manatee...................................................................................................... 17
2.5 Seabeach Amaranth........................................................................................................ 18
2.6 Piping Plover.................................................................................................................. 19
2.6.1 Critical Habitat........................................................................................................ 20
2.7 Red Knot........................................................................................................................ 22
3 Effects of the Action............................................................................................................. 23
3.1 Shortnose Sturgeon and Atlantic Sturgeon.................................................................... 23
3.2 Sea Turtles...................................................................................................................... 25
3.3 West Indian Manatee...................................................................................................... 25
3ASeabeach Amaranth........................................................................................................ 26
3.5 Piping Plover.................................................................................................................. 26
3.6 Red Knot........................................................................................................................ 26
4 Cumulative Effects................................................................................................................ 26
4.1 Shortnose and Atlantic Sturgeon.................................................................................... 26
4.2 Sea Turtles...................................................................................................................... 26
4.3 West Indian Manatee...................................................................................................... 27
4.4 Seabeach Amaranth ....................................................... R14C,.1.e
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4.5 Piping Plover and Red Knot...............................................DEt 'r'4"ZQ16.............. ........ 28
5 Conservation Measures......................................................................................................... 29
6 Effects Determinations.................................................... D1..C..M::.AdHD.CgY. ............ 2p9
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List of Figures
Figure 1. Project location map depicting Carolina Beach Inlet and the engineered borrow
area/IDMMS................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2. Location of the AIW W Inlet Crossing and Carolina Beach Inlet Channel. Note: Carolina
Beach Inlet Channel location is not fixed and follows deep water ................................................. 7
Figure 3. Locations of Atlantic sturgeon captures in vicinity of Cape Fear River and Carolina
Beach Inlet. Data provided by Chris Stewart, NCDMF............................................................... 13
Figure 4. Number and species of nests and false crawls recorded on Carolina Beach between 2006
and 2016. Data is considered preliminary and is from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (seaturtle.org, 2016)................................................................................................. 14
Figure 5. Number and species of nests and false crawls recorded on Masonboro Island between
2006 and 2016. Data is considered preliminary and is from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (seaturtle.org, 2016)................................................................................................. 15
Figure 6. Critical habitat designated for the loggerhead sea turtle ............................................... 16
Figure 7. Critical habitat for the piping plover in proximity to the borrow area. Unit NC-14,
designated by the USFWS, encompasses the parts of Masonboro Island, Carolina Beach and the
CarolinaBeach Inlet--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
List of Tables
Table 1. List of federally threatened and endangered species potentially occurring in the project
area.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Table 2. Inlet tidal current and discharge measurement within the Carolina Beach Inlet Sediment
Trap(Jarret and Hemsley, 1988).................................................................................................. 24
Table 3. Summary of effects determinations for threatened and endangered species potentially
occurringin the project area......................................................................................................... 29
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List of Acronyms
AIWW Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
BA
Biological Assessment
CPE-NC
Coastal Planning and Engineering of North Carolina, Inc.
CSDR
Coastal Storm Damage Reduction
EEZ
Exclusive Economic Zone
ESA
Endangered Species Act
HQW
High Quality Water
IDMMS
Inshore Dredge Material Management Site
MANLAA
May Affect, Not Likely To Adversely Affect
NCDMF
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
NCWRC
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
NHC
New Hanover County
NMFS
National Marine Fisheries Service
NWA DPS
Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment
OCS
Outer Continental Shelf
PBFs
Primary Biological Features
PNA
Primary Nursery Areas
SAV
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
T&E
Threatened and Endangered
USACE
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USFWS
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
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1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Background and Historical Context
Carolina Beach Inlet is located in southern New Hanover County, North Carolina and serves as a
conduit between the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) and the Atlantic Ocean (Figure 1).
This shallow draft inlet was opened by local interest in 1952 and has been actively managed by
the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for navigation since 1982.
In 1970, the USACE created the 25-acre engineered borrow site within the throat of the inlet
(USACE, 1970). Since 1981, this feature has been utilized as the borrow source of beach quality
material for the Carolina Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) Project. The
operational depth of the borrow site has been -40 feet (ft.) NAVD since 1988 (Figure 1). Studies
by the USACE have shown that the borrow site has a passive infilling rate of approximately
250,000 cubic yards (cy) per year due to the longshore transport of material migrating into the
inlet. This equates to an approximate sand source volume of 750,000 cy per the CSDR's three-
year maintenance cycle (USACE, 1993). Between 1985 and 2016, the average CSDR event
recycled approximately 870K cy from the engineered borrow site (NHC SPO, 2016). Because the
50-year federal authorization for the Carolina Beach CSDR Project was set to expire in 2014, New
Hanover County applied for, and was issued state and federal permits in 2012 that allow for the
Carolina Beach CSDR Project's continued maintenance. The CSDR permits include the use of the
engineered borrow site and all aspects of the federal CSDR project as performed by the USACE.
Accordingly, the engineered borrow area's accumulated sand is expected to be reclaimed on a 3-
year cycle for the foreseeable future.
Along with managing an engineered borrow site within the inlet system, other portions of the inlet
complex have been regularly managed for navigation by the USACE. Specifically, the USACE
has maintained a 3,900 linear foot portion of the AI W W crossing in proximity to the inlet. This
portion of the waterway has been dredged approximately every two years to a depth of -12 ft. (+/-
2 ft.) mean low water (MLW) with a bottom width of 90 ft. In addition to the AI W W maintenance
dredging, the USACE has also maintained navigation through Carolina Beach Inlet. This
component includes dredging a 150 ft. wide channel spanning 6,300 ft. with an authorized depth
of -8 ft. (+/- 2 ft.) MLW (Figure 2). The majority of dredging within Carolina Beach Inlet occurs
within the outer bar channel. The sediment management techniques within these areas have been
facilitated through three methods: (1) side channel placement utilizing the USACE's sidecast
dredge plant Merritt; (2) nearshore placement utilizing the USACE's hopper dredge plants Murden
and Currituck and (3) beneficial shoreline placement along the oceanfront in Freeman Park
utilizing a USACE contractor's hydraulic pipeline dredge. Due to limited federal appropriations
for AI W W crossings and shallow draft inlet maintenance dredging combined with the high demand
of the only three (3) USACE shallow draft dredge plants, New Hanover County recently secured
state and federal permits to maintain Carolina Beach Inlet and the AI W W inlet crossing just as the
USACE has for the past several decades (NCDCM Major Permit #50-16, issued on 5/5/16 and
Department of Army Action ID No. SAW-2014-02006, General Regional Permit #198000291
issued on 5/23/16). Should the USACE's shallow draft dredge fleet loose the capability and/or
capacity to maintain these navigational features, New Hanover COAMWEIVt2ldr reiVED
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obtained permits to continue maintenance dredging within the AIWW inlet crossing and Carolina
Beach Inlet.
1.2 Proposed Project
The USACE's current sediment management practices associated with the maintenance dredging
efforts in the AIWW crossing and Carolina Beach Inlet are effective at maintaining the navigability
through the inlet; however, some potential efficiencies have been identified by New Hanover
County. As stated above, the existing disposal strategies of dredged material includes side cast
dredging, the disposal of material via pipeline from the AIWW inlet crossing to the oceanfront
shoreline of Freeman Park and hopper dredging from within the Carolina Beach Inlet channel with
disposal nearly two (2) miles south in a nearshore disposal site adjacent to the Freeman Park
oceanfront. Rather than transporting the material to these relatively distant locations, this proposal
seeks to modify the County's existing permits such that the dredged material could be managed
directly into the engineered borrow site within Carolina Beach Inlet. As such, the borrow area
would also serve as an inshore dredge material management site (IDMMS). This approach would
strategically stage the inlet's beach compatible dredged material within a currently authorized
borrow site for future beneficial reuse during routine Carolina Beach CSDR events. New Hanover
County proposes the same hopper or similar type dredge access to the AIWW crossing with the
same potential beneficial reuse management within the IDMMS. In addition, New Hanover
County proposes the use of a modified hydraulic pipeline alignment that positions a Tremie pipe
discharge configuration facilitating positional placement of the dredged beach quality material
within the IDMMS. This modified approach could be applicable to the private sector interests
managed by the USACE for the AIWW inlet crossing maintenance work and other inlet reaches.
There are no modifications to the inlet template or the engineered borrow site associated with this
request. The request is to allow for additional sediment management flexibility.
As stated above, approximately 250,000 cy/year passively infill the inlet by littoral transport. From
1985 through 2016, the average CSDR three-year maintenance cycle event included the recycling
of approximately 870,000 cy from the engineered borrow site (NHC SPO, 2016). The proposed
activity under this management modification limits the amount of material actively disposed into
the IDMMS to not rise above -14 ft MLW. Managing the IDMMS's placed material to remain at
or below -14 MLW will ensure that the proposed management flexibility will not alter the
navigability or geomorphology of the inlet. An examination of the CSDR's pre -construction
surveys conducted from within the engineered borrow area in 2010 suggests that there was
capacity for 76,400 cy of material to be placed between the bottom of the engineered borrow site
and the -14 ft. MLW depth contour. Results of the same analysis performed with 2013 CSDR pre -
construction data suggest that there was a capacity of more than 60,000 cy of material below the -
14 ft. MLW contour. Given the inlet is maintained at an authorized depth of -8 ft. (+/- 2 ft.) MLW,
the request to limit active disposal into the IDMMS to not exceed -14 MLW (historically 60,000
to 76,500 cy every three years) would not hinder the navigation, functionality or geomorphology
of the inlet.
NHC attempts to maintain CBI quarterly and when federally funded, the USACE maintains the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) crossing approximately every two years. A NHC CBI
maintenance strategy is to facilitate hopper dredges in the late winter and early fall while ens IVED
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Considering the number of US East Coast shallow draft channels maintained by the USACE's
three -vessel dredge fleet, scheduling plant accessibility is "as available" more so than "as
preferred/planned". The duration of each maintenance event depends on the amount of inlet
shoaled material and the USACE scheduling of available shallow draft dredge plants.
Considering the large number of shallow draft channels maintained by the USACE's three -vessel
dredge fleet, it is most likely that only one (1) or two (2) split -hull dredge maintenance events are
likely to occur annually within Carolina Beach Inlet. As such, the 20,000 to 25,000 cy/year active
placement within the IDMMS is likely an upper logistic estimate.
NHC is requesting to modify their state and federal permits (NCDCM Major Permit #50-16, issued
on 5/5/16 and Department of Army Action ID No. SAW-2014-02006, General Regional Permit
#198000291 issued on 5/23/16) to maintain Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW inlet crossing as
to allow the county to multi -purpose the engineered borrow site as an inshore dredge material
management site (IDMMS). There are no inlet template modifications associated with this request.
NHC requests a broader access of dredge material management options that are ecologically
sound, based on good engineering and economically justified.
Specifically, the proposed activity involves two facets:
(1) NHC proposes placement of the beach compatible maintenance material within the
IDMMS by split -hull vessels as an alternative to the nearshore placement area two miles
south of the inlet. This option would strategically stage beach compatible material within
a currently authorized borrow site for future beneficial reuse. NHC proposes the same
approach within the AI W W crossing with the same beneficial reuse management option.
(2) NHC proposes a modified hydraulic pipeline alignment that positions a Tremie pipe
discharge configuration to facilitate positional placement of beach quality material within
the IDMMS. The Tremie pipe option would be maneuvered such that "mounding" of
discharged sediment is avoided.
The Action Area is defined as the waters and substrate within the authorized Carolina Beach CSDR
borrow area (Figure 1) and immediate surrounding waters. The proposed action includes
placement of inlet maintenance material (sand) into the CSDR borrow area (proposed IDMMS).
All other activities and effects have been assessed and authorized through the referenced SDI-5
permit. The NMFS completed their EFH consultation on the SDI-5 project on October 30, 2015
and advised the USACE that the project is covered by an existing ESA consultation, the Regional
Biological Opinion Concerning the use of Hopper Dredges in Channels and Borrow Areas along
the Southeast U.S. Atlantic Coast (SARBO). On 1 December 2015, the USACE concluded the
SDI-5 consultation efforts with NOAA Fisheries. Given that channel maintenance dredging is not
a part of this current IDMMS request and that the proposed action is exclusively additional
sediment management flexibility, would NMFS consider the existing SDI-5 ESA consultation as
meeting the IDMMS consultation requirements. Similarly, current ocean dredge material disposal
sites (ODMDS) have been found applicable and covered by the existing ESA consultation
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1.3 Potential Benefits
The proposed material management options would provide a range of benefits that include the
implementation of a true sediment management strategy, significant cost savings and reduced
potential ecological effects. The current strategy involves side cast disposal, oceanfront disposal
on Freeman Park via pipeline and a nearshore disposal site several miles south of the inlet. During
dredge plant availabilities, the additional flexibility would strategically place the dredged sand
directly within the traditionally authorized and used USACE engineered borrow site. This
sediment management modification would allow improved efficiencies in dredged material
management as access to split -hull plants are available.
Positive fiscal impacts will be incurred by decreasing the cost per cubic yard moved during
maintenance events. Disposing of the material within the IDMMS will increase the hopper
dredges' effective operational periods by reducing transit times, fuel consumption and the need to
confront limiting wave conditions while attempting to access the nearshore disposal site
approximately two (2) miles south of the inlet. Implementing the proposed Tremie pipe
configuration could also show a reduction in cost per cubic yard by diminishing the mobilization
and demobilization costs associated with piping the dredged material from the AIWW inlet
crossing to Freeman Park.
Potential ecological benefits could be realized by curtailing the need to mobilize and demobilize
the pipeline extending from the AIWW inlet crossing down the shoulder of the inlet to Freeman
Park. Potential effects to threatened and endangered flora and fauna including seabeach amaranth,
nesting sea turtles, piping plovers and red knots would inherently be minimized. In addition, the
proposed management action could minimize the effects of nearshore placement and sidecast
disposal activities confining the disturbed area to the existing CSDR borrow area. While this may
affect the benthos within the borrow area as discussed in Section 3.1, benefits would be realized
at the current sidecast and nearshore placement areas resulting in positive effects to managed
species' prey sources and foraging success.
1.4 Sediment Characteristics
The Carolina Beach Inlet complex has various features managed for multiple uses including
navigation and sediment deposition/reuse. To be considered suitable for beach placement,
sediment dredged from these areas must meet several key requirements as set forth in the North
Carolina Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects (15A NCAC 071-1.0312). Among other
requirements, section [3][a] of the rule states:
"Sediment completely confined to the permitted dredge depth of a maintained navigation
channel or associated sediment deposition basins within the active nearshore, beach or inlet
shoal system is considered compatible if the average percentage by weight offrne-grained (less
than 0.0625 millimeters) sediment is less than 10 percent. "
A sediment evaluation study of Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW was conducted in association
with the SDI-5 permit using data from previous geotechnical studies conducted by the N.C.
Division of Water Resources and the USACE, as well as a supplemental geotechnical study
conducted specifically for the SDI-5 permit application. The sediment characterizatioq dw\&V
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Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW Crossing were obtained from six sampling events between
2006 and 2014. The representative vibracores contained beach compatible material throughout the
project area, to the project depth — i.e. all vibracores within the project area contained less than 10
percent fines. Details (including maps of vibracore locations) of these studies can be found in the
Sediment Evaluation Study included as Attachment 5.2 as originally submitted with the Major
CAMA Permit Application for SDI-5 Maintenance Dredging.
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Notes:
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1983 (NAD 83).
2. 2014 aerial photography is from the National
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Authorized AIWW Inlet Crossing Channel
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2 SPECIES ASSESSED
The species under consideration within this biological assessment were identified from updated
lists of threatened and endangered (T&E) species provided by the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) (NMFS, 2015; USFWS, 2015a).
The lists were combined to develop a composite list of T&E species that could be present in the
Action Area based upon their historic geographic range (Table 1). The Action Area is defined as
the area within the Carolina Beach Inlet, the Inlet Crossing at the AI W W, ebb shoals and the ocean
bar channel. However, the actual occurrence of a species in the Action Area would depend upon
the availability of suitable habitat, the seasonality of occurrence, migratory habitats and other
factors.
Table 1. List of federally threatened and endangered species potentially occurring in the project area.
Common Name
Scientific Name
Federal Status
Fish
Shormose Sturgeon
Acipenser brevirostrum
Endangered
Atlantic Sturgeon
Acipemer oxyrinchus
Endangered -Carolina DPS3
Mammals
West Indian Manatee
Trichechus manatus
Endangered
Reptiles
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
Endangered
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
Endangered
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Lepidochelys kempit
Endangered
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta
Threatened-NWA DPS'
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Threatened'
Vascular Plants
Seabeach Amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
Threatened
Birds
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
Threatened
Red Knot
Calidris camdus rufa
Threatened
Critical Habitat Near the Action Area
USFWS Loggerhead Sea Turtle Unit: LOGG-T-NC-05, Pleasure Island
Designated
NMFS Loggerhead Sea Turtle Unit: LOGG-N-05
Designated
Piping Plover Unit: NC-14, Carolina Beach Inlet
Designated
'There are nine distinct population segments of the loggerhead sea turtle listed as either threatened or endangered.
The Northwest Atlantic Ocean (NWA) Distinct Population Segment (DPS) was listed as Threatened (76 FR 58868).
'Green sea turtles are listed as threatened, except for breeding populations of green turtles in Florida and on the
Pacific Coast of Mexico, which are listed as endangered.
'NMFS listed two Atlantic sturgeon DPSs that spawn in the southeast (the Carolina and the South Atlantic) (77 FR
5919). There are an additional three Atlantic sturgeon DPSs in the northeast that spawn in the northeast (the Gulf
of Maine, New York Bight, and Chesapeake) (77 FR 5880). Depending on the action area, a combination
may be sent; particularly in marine waters. Please see Federal Register Notices for additional irllii%MdR bMING
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Other federally listed threatened or endangered species that have been identified in New Hanover
County, NC but that are not found in the inlet or inshore waters near the borrow area include:
North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis), Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis), Sperm whale
(Physeter macrocephalus), Finback Whale (Balaenoptera physalus), Humpback whale
(Megaptera novaeangliae), blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), and the roseate tern (Sterna
dougallii dougallit).
2.1 Shortnose Sturgeon
The shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) was listed as endangered on March 11, 1967
under the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966 (a predecessor to the Endangered Species
Act of 1973). NMFS later assumed jurisdiction for shortnose sturgeon under a 1974 government
reorganization plan (38 FR 41370).
Shortnose sturgeon is the smallest of the three sturgeon species that are found in eastern North
America, reaching weights up to 50 lbs and lengths up to 4.5 ft. One of the most primitive of the
bony fishes, the body is covered in bony plates or scutes. They are long-lived with males reported
to reach 30 yrs of age while females may reach up to 67 years (NMFS, 2016).
Shortnose sturgeons are found in a wide range of habitats from upper reaches of rivers, to estuaries
and offshore on the continental shelf; populations are most often confined to natal rivers and
estuaries (NMFS, 1998). These fish are bottom feeders typically feeding on crustaceans, insect
larvae, worms, mollusks and some plants (NMFS, 1998). Shortnose sturgeons appear to feed in
either freshwater riverine habitats or near the freshwater/saltwater interface. Shortnose sturgeons
are anadromous primarily utilizing riverine and estuarine habitats while migrating between
freshwater and mesohaline river reaches. Spawning occurs in upper freshwater areas typically in
January and February. Feeding and overwintering activities may occur in both fresh and saline
habitats. Aside from seasonal migrations to estuarine waters, this species rarely occurs in the
marine environment (NMFS, 1998; Keiffer and Kynard, 1993). Those shormose sturgeons
captured in the ocean are usually taken close to shore in high salinity environments. There are no
records of shormose sturgeon in the NMFS database for the Northeast offshore bottom trawl
survey (NMFS, 1998).
The shortnose sturgeons inhabit lower sections of rivers and coastal waters along the Atlantic coast
from the St. John River in New Brunswick, Canada to the St. Johns River, Florida (NMFS, 2013g).
The NMFS federal recovery plan (1998) for the endangered shortnose sturgeon identifies 19
distinct population segments, each defined as a river/estuarine system in which these fish have
been captured within the generation time of the species (30 years). This species is significantly
more common in northern portions of its range (Dadswell, et al., 1984).
Declines in shortnose sturgeon populations throughout the species' range can be attributed to
several anthropogenic factors. During the period of industrial growth in the 1800s and early 1900s,
construction of dams and pollution of many northeastern rivers may have reduced a great deal of
suitable habitat for shortnose sturgeon. Dams have restricted and in some cases prevented sturgeon
from reaching historical spawning grounds, while pollution effect remaining spawning sites and
decreased reproduction (NMFS, 2016). In the late nineteenth and early twentie
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commercially valuable Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus). Shortnose sturgeons were often
misidentified because, at smaller sizes, Atlantic sturgeons are easily confused with shortnose
sturgeon. More than a century of extensive fishing for sturgeon contributed to the decline of
Atlantic and shormose sturgeon populations along the east coast (NMFS, 1998). Habitat
degradation or loss (e.g. from dams, bridge construction, channel dredging and pollutant
discharges) and mortality (e.g. impingement on cooling water intake screens, dredging and
incidental taking in other fisheries) are the current primary threats to the species' survival (NMFS,
1998).
There are few confirmed historical reports of shortnose sturgeon captures in North Carolina.
Because fishermen and scientists often confused shormose sturgeon with Atlantic sturgeon, there
are no reliable estimates of historical population sizes (NMFS, 1998). There are several reports of
shortnose sturgeon taken in North Carolina in the early 1800s, but the distribution and status of
this species has not been fully documented in North Carolina No confirmed shortnose sturgeons
were reported in North Carolina waters between 1881 (Vladykov and Greeley, 1963) and 1987
(Ross et al. 1988). Since then, several shortnose sturgeons have been caught in the Brunswick and
Cape Fear rivers by commercial fishermen and a single fish was caught in the Pee Dee River.
Based on anecdotal evidence from commercial fishermen, it is now believed that a shormose
sturgeon population may also exist in western Albermarle Sound (Moser et al., 1998).
From 2010 to 2014, the NC Division of Marine Fisheries conducted surveys to research riverine
and coastal movements of shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon beyond their natal rivers. The study
involved capturing and monitoring of individuals equipped with transmitters via deployed acoustic
hydrophone receivers. No acoustic arrays were deployed in the southeast area near Carolina Beach
Inlet; therefore, data for shormose sturgeon occurrences specifically in the project area is not
available. However, shormose sturgeon were documented making multi -year migrations using
ocean waters to river systems in other states. Two individuals tagged in the Cape Fear River
emigrated and were later detected by coastal receivers within SC and GA rivers (Joe Facendola
(NCDNR), pers. comet; Post et al., 2014)
The Action Area does not include any upper freshwater riverine areas which serve as spawning
grounds for shormose sturgeon. Shortnose sturgeons have been reported in the Cape Fear River
and the anecdotal reports of this species occurring in the nearshore marine environment suggest
they would use inlets to migrate between the two habitats.
2.2 Atlantic Sturgeon
In 2009, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) petitioned NMFS to list the Atlantic
sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). As a result of
the petition, the Carolina Distinct Population Segment (DSP) for Atlantic sturgeon has been
designated as endangered under the ESA. Many of the same threats that are encountered by
shortnose sturgeon are shared by Atlantic sturgeon. Historical overharvest led to wide -spread
declines in Atlantic sturgeon abundance. A large U.S. commercial fishery (100,000 - 250,000
lbs./yr.) existed for Atlantic sturgeon from the 1950s through the mid-1990s; the origin of the
fishery dates back to colonial times. Since a 1998 harvest moratorium, there have been few surveys
to assess status and abundance. Bycatch of sturgeon in fisheries targeting other specie
current threat in the ocean environment. In their estuarine and fresh,ater,l��, NC
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sturgeon face additional threats including habitat degradation and loss from various human
activities such as dredging, dams, water withdrawals and other development. Some populations
are being impacted by habitat impediments including locks and dams (e.g., Cape Fear and Santee -
Cooper Rivers) and ship strikes (e.g., Delaware and James Rivers). Although there are no known
diseases threatening Atlantic sturgeon populations, there is concern that non -indigenous sturgeon
pathogens could be introduced through aquaculture operations (ASST, 2007).
Atlantic sturgeon are similar in appearance to shortnose sturgeon, but can be distinguished by their
larger size, smaller mouth, different snout shape and scutes (NMFS, 2016a). The Atlantic sturgeon
is a long-lived, estuarine dependent, anadromous fish. They are benthic feeders and typically
forage on invertebrates including crustaceans, worms and mollusks. Atlantic sturgeon can grow to
approximately 14 feet long and can weigh up to 800 lbs. (NMFS, 2016a). They are bluish -black
or olive brown dorsally (on their back) with paler sides and a white belly. Spawning adults migrate
upriver in spring beginning in February -March in the south, April -May in the mid -Atlantic and
May -June in Canadian waters. In some areas, a small spawning migration may also occur in the
fall. Spawning occurs in flowing water between the saltwater wedge and fall line of large rivers
(NMFS, 2016a). Atlantic sturgeon spawning intervals range from 1 to 5 years for males and 2 to
5 years for females (NMFS, 2016a).
Adults range from Hamilton Inlet, Labrador (Scott and Scott, 1988) south to the St. Johns River in
Florida (Vladykov and Greeley 1963). Following spawning, males may remain in the river or
lower estuary until the fall; females typically exit the rivers within four to six weeks. Juveniles
move downstream and inhabit brackish waters for a few months and when they reach a size of
about 30 to 36 inches they move into nearshore coastal waters (Smith, 1985). The Roanoke River
is the only North Carolina river that has been confirmed to contain a current spawning population
of Atlantic sturgeon, although spawning is suspected in the Cape Fear River based on telemetry
data (Post et al., 2014).
Tagging data indicates that these immature Atlantic sturgeon travel widely once they emigrate
from their natal (birth) rivers. Atlantic sturgeon have been reported in the Atlantic Ocean off South
Carolina in months of low water temperatures (November to April) from nearshore to well offshore
in depths up to 40 in (Collins and Smith, 1997). Moser et al. (1998) compiled sturgeon records
from federal, private and state surveys and documented use of nearshore Atlantic Ocean habitats
from the North/South Carolina state line to off the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. Stein et al. (2004)
found peak Atlantic sturgeon captures along the coast in 10-50 in depths. Another study conducted
between 1988 and 2006 examined the offshore distribution of Atlantic sturgeon based on incidental
captures in winter tagging cruises conducted off the coasts of Virginia and North Carolina,
including in and near extensive sand shoals adjacent to Oregon Inlet and Cape Hatteras. A total of
146 juvenile Atlantic sturgeon were captured during this investigation by bottom trawling in depths
from 9.1 to 21.3m (Laney et al., 2007). Many of the fish were captured over sandy substrate, which
coincides with results observed in several other studies (Laney, 2011).
Inlets provide adult sturgeon with migration corridors from nearshore waters to freshwater
spawning habitat and provide juvenile sturgeon with eventual migration from estuarine nursery
grounds out to nearshore ocean waters. Past studies have documented historical Atlantic sturgeon
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Atlantic Ocean. In a tagging study conducted by Moser and Ross (1995), 100 juvenile Atlantic
sturgeon were captured within the Cape Fear River. Of these, four fish were observed moving from
the river into the ocean and were caught in gill nets set from shore at Carolina Beach, Kure Beach,
and Ft. Fisher (Moser and Ross, 1995). Ocean gill net and tagging surveys conducted by the North
Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries have also documented Atlantic sturgeon occurring in the
nearshore waters off Masonboro Island and Carolina Beach, as well as within the Cape Fear River.
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Figure 3. Locations of Atlantic sturgeon captures in vicinity of Cape Fear River and Carolina Beach h tC' qD
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2.3 Sea Turtles
There are five sea turtle species that may be found nesting on North Carolina beaches and/or
swimming in adjacent waters. These species include the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys
coriacea), hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys
kempir), green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the loggerhead sea turtle (Carretta carretta). In
North Carolina, peak sea turtle nesting occurs May through August, although sea turtles have been
documented nesting outside of these dates (seaturtle.org, 2015). Sea turtle nesting data provided
by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) show the majority of nesting
on Carolina Beach and Masonboro Island has been by loggerheads and, to a lesser extent, green
sea turtles. False crawls have also occurred for both loggerhead and green sea turtles on both
beaches. In a seemly very rare event, one leatherback was recorded nesting in Carolina Beach in
2009. This species is also known to occur within the nearshore and has been observed in the
summer months swimming and feeding on jellyfish within 300 ft. of the shore (S. Bush, pers.
comm.). Sea turtle nesting activity is generally higher on Masonboro Island than Carolina Beach.
The recorded sea turtle nests and false crawls are summarized in Figure 4 and Figure 5.
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2.3.1 Critical Habitat for Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Critical habitat has been designated under the ESA for the loggerhead turtle Northwest Atlantic
DPS along the U.S. Atlantic coast, in the Gulf of Mexico and in open water habitats. On 10 July
2014, the USFWS designated 1,102 km of the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastlines as
terrestrial critical habitat for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean Distinct Population Segment (NWA
DPS) of loggerhead sea turtles. Critical habitat is designated on sandy beaches as high density
nesting or supporting high density nesting beaches in Brunswick, Carteret, New Hanover, Onslow
and Pender counties within North Carolina, as well as counties within South Carolina, Georgia,
and Florida. The designation also includes non -continuous sections of coastline from Alabama and
Mississippi. The whole of the critical habitat designation is divided into three regions: the Northern
Recovery Unit, the Peninsular Florida Recovery Unit and the Northern Gulf of Mexico Recovery
Unit. North Carolina falls within the Northern Recovery Unit and contains eight critical habitat
units. Maps of the specific terrestrial critical habitat locations may be found in the FWS Final Rule
(79 FR 39756) beginning on page 39,821.
The closest critical habitat unit to the project area is Unit LOGG-T-NC-05 on Pleasure Island
(Figure 6). A map showing the locations of terrestrial critical habitat unit LOGG-T-NC-05 through
LOGG-T-NC-08 may be found on page 39,824 in the FWS Final Rule (79 FR 39756).The unit
extends from Carolina Beach Inlet to 33.91433 N, 77.94408 W (historic location of Comcake
Inlet) and includes lands from the mean high water (MHW) line to the toe of the secondary dune
or developed structures. The Pleasure Island unit supports expansion of nesting from an adjacent
unit (LOGG-T-NC-06, Bald Head Island) that has high density nesting by loggerhead sea turtles
in North Carolina. According to the USFWS, the Primary Biological Features (PBFs) in these units
may require special considerations or protections to ameliorate the threats of recreational use
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climate change, beach erosion, artificial lighting, human caused disasters, and response to
disasters.
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On 10 July 2014, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposed marine critical habitat
for the loggerhead sea turtle NWA DPS within the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Open
water critical habitat is designated for nearshore reproductive habitat, breeding habitat, migratory
habitat and winter habitat. The open water critical habitat is located along the U.S. Atlantic coast
from North Carolina south to Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico. Critical habitat is designated
offshore of the U.S. Atlantic coast coincident with the Gulf Stream to the edge of the U.S.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) stretching from approximately 381 North latitude, 71 ° West
longitude south to the Gulf of Mexico -Atlantic border. Detailed descriptions and maps may be
found in the NMFS Final Rule for critical habitat designation (79 FR 39856) beginning on page
39,893. The closest unit to the project is LOGG-N-05 (Figure 6). The map for this unit can also
be found on page 39,895 in the final rule. This unit contains nearshore reproductive habitat only.
The unit consists of nearshore area extending from Carolina Beach Inlet around Cape Fear to
Shallotte inlet, from the MHW line seaward 1.61am. The proposed IDMMS does not fall within
the boundaries of the unit.
2.4 West Indian Manatee
The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) is protected under the Marine Mammal Protection
Act of 1972 (MMC, 2007). This species was also listed as an endangered species in 1967 (under a
law that preceded the Endangered Species Act of 1973) and then as a federally endangered species
under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.On 8 January 2016, the US Fish and Wildlife Service
proposed reclassification of the West Indian Manatee from endangered to threatened following a
population increase and a reduction in threats. Today, the range wide population is estimated at
13,000 manatees with more than 6,500 in the southeastern United States and Puerto Rico. This
represents a substantial population increase since aerial surveys first began in 1991 when there
were an estimated 1,267 manatees in Florida.
An adult manatee is, on average, 10 ft. long and weighs approximately 2,200 lbs. The coloring of
the manatee is grayish brown which contributes to the difficulty in detecting manatees in silt -laden
waters. Manatees inhabit shallow waters (5 to 20 ft.) of varying salinity levels including coastal
bays, lagoons, estuaries and inland river systems. Preferred habitats include nearshore areas with
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) with access to deep water channels for protection. Manatees
primarily feed on SAVs, namely turtle grass and manatee grass; Manatees also require freshwater
for drinking (USFWS, 2016).
The West Indian manatee can be found occupying the coastal, estuarine and some riverine habitats
along the western Atlantic Ocean from Virginia to the Florida Keys, the Caribbean Islands,
Mexico, Central America and northern South America (Garcia -Rodriguez et al.., 1998; USFWS,
2016). During summer months, the U.S. manatee population range is expanded and may reach as
far as Rhode Island and Texas on rare occasion. However, this species cannot tolerate extended
periods of water temperatures lower than 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Consequently, during the winter
months (October through April), the entire U.S. population typically moves to the waters
surrounding Florida (Humphrey,1992). Manatees also rely heavily on the warm water from natural
springs and power plant outfalls (USFWS, 2016).
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However, due to the paucity of existing literature on the number of manatees utilizing the coastal
waters of North Carolina, it is difficult to determine the number of manatees utilizing the nearshore
waters of the Cape Fear region and the study area. Cummings et al. (2014) reported an average of
4.5 sightings per year within the state (range: 0 to 30 sightings per year); therefore, the potential
for manatees to occur within the project area is anticipated to be low.
2.5 Seabeach Amaranth
Seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus) is an annual that grows on the dunes of Atlantic Ocean
beaches. This plant grows in low clumps comprised of sprawling, fleshy, reddish branches with
dark leaves. The plant is profusely branched and generally grows to I m (39 in) in diameter.
Flowering begins as soon as plants have reached sufficient size sometimes as early as June but
more often beginning in July and continuing until the plant succumbs in late fall. Seed production
commences in July or August and peaks in September during most years but continues until its
season ends (USFWS, 1993).
The primary habitat of seabeach amaranth consists of overwash flats at accreting ends of islands
and lower foredunes and upper strands of noneroding barrier island beaches. It may form small
temporary populations in other habitats including sound -side beaches, blowouts in foredunes and
sand/shell material placed as beach nourishment or dredge material management (USFWS,
1993). The plant is typically found at elevations from 0.2 m to 1.5 m (0.6 ft to 4.9 ft) above mean
high tide (Weakly and Bucher, 1992). Seabeach amaranth is an effective sand binder building
dunes where it grows. Although most are smaller, a single large plant may be capable of creating
a dune up to 60 cm (23.6 in) high and containing 2 to 3 m3 of sand (Weakley and Bucher, 1992).
Seabeach amaranth appears to function in a relatively natural and dynamic manner allowing it to
occupy suitable habitat as it becomes available (USFWS, 1993).
Seabeach amaranth was listed as threatened on April 7, 1993 under the Endangered Species Act
of 1973. Before its listing, seabeach amaranth had experienced a reduction in range, population
sizes and number of populations. Historically, this species was found from Massachusetts to South
Carolina but according to USACE surveys between 1992 and 2004 (unpublished data), its
distribution is now limited to North and South Carolina with some populations on Long Island,
New York (USACE, 2006).
Annual seabeach amaranth surveys have been performed along Carolina Beach and Masonboro
Island by the USACE since 1992. These surveys are performed along beaches subject to, or
approved for, activity by the USACE in accordance with the 1993 Biological Opinion of various
beach management projects in the state. The shorelines of surveyed beaches are divided into
subsections, reaches and given an alphanumeric label. There are only two subsections along
Carolina Beach, A and B. Section A extends 1.6 miles from the inlet to just north of the Carolina
Beach Pier and Section B adjoins A and extends 2.7 miles to the southern town limit. Although
seabeach amaranth had been identified in these areas in the early and mid-90's, either very few or
no plants have been observed in either subsection since 1996.
On Masonboro Island, seabeach amaranth has historically been observed mainly on the
northernmost portions of the island near the jetty. The highest plant count on Masonboro occurred
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nowhere else on the island. Since then, no plants have been identified in surveys along Masonboro
Island.
2.6 Piping Plover
The piping plover (Charadrius melodus) was federally listed in 1986 under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended with three separate breeding populations in North America: 1)
the Atlantic Coast population (threatened); 2) the Northern Great Plains population (threatened)
and 3) the Great Lakes population (endangered). Piping plovers are also listed as threatened
throughout their wintering range (USFWS, 1996). The Atlantic Coast population breeds along the
east coast of North America from the Canadian Maritime Provinces to North Carolina The
Northern Great Plains population can be found breeding from southern Alberta to Manitoba and
south to Nebraska. The Great Lakes population breeds along the shorelines of the Great Lakes. All
three populations migrate to the coastal shorelines of the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and the
beaches of the Caribbean Islands to winter (USFWS, 2015).
Piping plover are small shorebirds weighing approximately 42.5 to 56.7 gm (1.5 to 2 oz),
measuring 17.8 cm (7 in) in length, with an average wingspan of 38.1 cm (15 in). Piping plovers
resemble a sandpiper with the upper body parts a pale brownish or grayish color and the underbody
white. Distinguishing features are noticeable during the summer months including a black band
across the forehead, a second black band forming a ring around the neck and orange legs. During
the winter months, the black bands fade to be unrecognizable and the legs fade to a pale yellow.
Coloring and size of both the male and female adults are similar. Plovers primarily feed on
invertebrates endemic to the wet sand environment between mean low and mean high water
(USFWS, 1996).
Piping plovers nest in dry sand habitats above the high tide line along coastal beaches, spits, flats,
barrier islands and other sparsely vegetated dune and beach environments; however, they may
utilize other shoreline habitats if these are not available. Their nests are comprised of sand and
shell material making them well camouflaged and with an average clutch size of three to four eggs
(USFWS, 1996).
The North Carolina coastline is important to piping plovers since it provides habitat for wintering,
breeding and migration. Piping plovers have been documented arriving on their breeding grounds
in North Carolina beginning as early as mid -March. By mid -July, adults and young may begin to
depart for their wintering areas. The piping plover is present year round in North Carolina and
utilizes the coastal habitats for foraging, roosting, nesting, wintering and migrating (Sarah
Schweitzer, pers. comm., 2014).
Since being listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1986, the Atlantic Coast piping plover
population has seen dramatic increases due to intensive protection efforts (USFWS, 1996). In
1990, the USFWS (2009) counted fewer than 1,000 piping plover nests in the Atlantic Coast
population (including Canada). By 1996, 1,348 breeding pairs were documented in the Atlantic
Coast population. The number of breeding pairs has continued to increase steadily, reaching 1,438
pairs in 2000 and totaling 1,690 pairs in 2002 (USFWS, 2009). While these numbers have
increased nationally, the North Carolina breeding population had experienced a decline through
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pairs in 2004 (USFWS, 2011). However since that time, the number of observed breeding pairs
has steadily increased to over 60 within recent years (Schweitzer, pers. comm., 2012). In 2011, a
total of 59 breeding pairs were observed during the State's annual breeding pair monitoring effort
conducted along 21 islands between June 1 and June 9. The majority of all nesting pairs were
observed near the ends of the islands in proximity to their foraging grounds near an inlet.
In North Carolina, piping plovers may be observed during every month of the year. Nesting pairs
are most likely to be seen on Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National Seashores where up to
97% of the breeding individuals and breeding pairs have been recorded each year. The recent 2014
and 2015 NCWRC's breeding surveys indicated no breeding pairs on Wrightsville Beach,
Masonboro Island or within the Action Area (Schweitzer 2016, pers. Comm.).
2.6.1 Critical Habitat
The habitat for wintering piping plover is protected under a Critical Habitat listing as identified in
the Federal Register (50 CFR Part 17). A Critical Habitat designation recognizes specific areas
"that are essential to the conservation of a listed species and that may require species management
considerations or protection". On 10 July 2002,137 areas along the coasts of North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas were designated as Critical
Habitat for Wintering Piping Plover (USDOI, 2001).
Critical Habitat designation for North Carolina Wintering Piping Plover (Figure 7) includes Unit
NC-14 incorporating portions of Masonboro Island and Carolina Beach including Carolina Beach
Inlet. Unit NC-14 encompasses 924 acres in New Hanover County. The majority of the unit is
within Myrtle Grove Sound on Masonboro Island; the barrier island that forms Carolina Beach
Inlet's northern shoreline. The unit extends south from 2.0 miles (3.2 km) north of MLLW on the
inlet shoreline of Masonboro Island to 0.70 miles (1.1 km) south of MLLW on the Carolina Beach
inlet shoreline. It includes land from MLLW on the Atlantic Ocean side across and including lands
to MLLW on the western side of Masonboro Island, excluding existing dredge management sites.
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2.7 Red Knot
The USFWS designated the rufa red knot (Calidris canutus rufa) as threatened on December 11,
2014 (79 FR 73705). At nine to ten inches long, the rufa red knot is a large, bulky sandpiper
with a short, straight, black bill. During the breeding season, the legs are dark brown to black and
the breast and belly are a characteristic russet color that ranges from salmon red to brick red.
Males are generally brighter shades of red with a more distinct line through the eye. When not
breeding, both sexes look alike with plain gray above and dirty white below with faint, dark
streaking. As with most shorebirds, the long -winged and strong -flying knots fly in groups;
sometimes with other species.
Large numbers of red knots rely on Atlantic stopover habitats during the spring and fall migration
periods. Red knots winter at the southern tip of South America and breed above the Arctic
Circle flying more than 9,300 miles from south to north every spring and reverse the trip every
autumn, making the red knot one of the longest -distance migrating animals (USFWS, 2015).
Migrating red knots break their spring migration into non-stop segments of 1,500 miles or more,
converging on just a few critical stopover areas along the way. Large flocks of red knots arrive at
stopover areas along the Atlantic coast each spring, with many of the birds having flown directly
from northern Brazil. Red knots are faithful to these specific sites, stopping at the same locations
year after year. Mole crabs (Emerita talpoida) and coquina clams (Donax sp.), as well as softer
invertebrate prey such as marine worms, are an important food source for migrating knots in
North Carolina. Birds arrive at stopover areas with depleted energy reserves and must quickly
rebuild body fat to complete their migration to Arctic breeding areas. During their brief 10- to
14-day stay in the mid -Atlantic, red knots typically double their body weight. Although certainly
important during migration, the US Fish and Wildlife Service did not designate NC as one of the
red knots critical stopovers (79 FR 73705).
Decreased foraging success during migration has been linked to decreased breeding success and
the probable increased mortality of adults. Wintering red knots tend to concentrate at a few
localities where habitat loss or reduced food availability can influence a sizable proportion of entire
populations. Additionally, climate change may have long-term effects on its coastal foraging areas
due to sea level rise in its Arctic breeding grounds due to habitat change (USFWS, 2015). The
2010 Spotlight Species Action Plan prepared by the USFWS attributes the destruction and
modification of the red knot's habitat and particularly the decline of key food resources resulting
from reductions in horseshoe crabs due to harvesting as a significant factor threatening the red
knot (USFWS, 2010). The shore of the Delaware Bay is the only significant breeding area for
horseshoe crabs on the Atlantic coast of North America. The red knot rely on the eggs of the
horseshoe crab as a food source to fuel the migratory flight from the wintering grounds of Chile
and Argentina, to the breeding grounds of the Arctic. Other factors listed by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service include habitat loss from sea level rise, shoreline stabilization Artic warning,
reduced food availability, increasing asynchronies in timing of the bird's migratory cycle/food
availability and increases in predation at the Artic breeding grounds (78 FR 60023). Along the
North Carolina coast, threats to migration stopover habitat include beach erosion, shoreline
stabilization, human disturbance and competition with other species for limited food sources.
Population estimates up to the early 1990s were 100,000-150,000, one of the smallest knot
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population may have dropped to 35,000-40,000. The population now numbers 18,000-33,000
depending on subset population inclusion (NatureServe, 2015). The red knot population decline
that occurred in the 2000s was caused primarily by reduced food availability from increased
harvests of horseshoe crabs, exacerbated by small changes in the timing that knots arrived at the
Delaware Bay. Horseshoe crab harvests are now managed with explicit goals to stabilize and
recover knot populations (USFWS, 2015). The red knot was designated as a candidate species for
listing by the USFWS in 2006. On 30 September 2013, the USFWS released a proposed rule to
list the red knot as threatened due to several factors, including the loss of both breeding and non -
breeding habitat, the potential for disruption of natural predator cycles on breeding grounds and
mismatches in the timing of annual migratory cycle relative to favorable food and weather
conditions (78 FR 60023). The species was listed as threatened on December 11, 2014 (79 FR
73705).
3 EFFECTS OF THE ACTION
3.1 Shortnose Sturgeon and Atlantic Sturgeon
The proposed action is being pursued as a modification to NHC's Carolina Beach Inlet
maintenance dredging permit. The National Marine Fisheries Service determined that each of the
SDI-5 projects would be covered by the existing ESA consultation (NMFS transmittal letter
attached), the Regional Biological Opinion Concerning the Use of Hopper Dredges in Channels
and Borrow Areas along the Southeast Atlantic Coast (SARBO). New Hanover County's proposed
supplemental sediment management approaches do not involve modification of the inlet template,
dredge type, frequency or locations than what has been previously vetted via the SDI-5 biological
assessment. These activities therefore remain covered under the SARBO, in which a May Affect
Not Likely to Adversely Affect determination is made for the shormose sturgeon.
Turbidity and Water Quality. Placement of hopper dredge maintenance material into the
authorized borrow area (proposed IDMMS) will result in a temporary elevation of turbidity within
immediate waters of the IDMMS. The proposed hydraulic pipeline configuration, Tremie pipe,
may minimize turbidity levels through the water column. This plumbing configuration would
allow for strategic placement of material and dispersion reduction within the water column.
Because the engineered borrow is essentially a bathymetric depression (max depth at -40 ft.
NAVD), placement of material into the sediment trap will displace the volume of water contained
within the depression. This could be problematic if the borrow area contained poor water quality
due to stagnation and lack of tidal flushing. The tidal flushing that occurs within Carolina Beach
Inlet has been shown to be complete; that is, 100 % of the total volume of water within the inlet is
replaced with each tidal cycle (USACE 1980, Appendix 1). Specifically, results of the tidal
discharge study showed an ebb volume of 9,793 (ac-ft) and flood volume of 8,347 (ac-ft), for a net
tidal discharge of 1,446 ac. ft.
The results of a second study of the tidal current flows conducted within the Carolina Beach Inlet
sediment trap also shows near complete flushing (Table 2). Of the four discharge measurements
listed in the table, only the June 1981 observations were made during approximate spring tide
conditions. The April 1981 and September 1982 measurements were made during periods in 9
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the predicted ocean tide range was slightly less than the mean range, whereas the December 1981
measurements were made during a neap tide.
This flushing indicates that water quality within the existing depression of the borrow area supports
the NCDMF water quality classification of SA/HQW and also will help to disperse the limited silt
fraction resulting from placement of shoaled inlet sand into the borrow area.
Table 2. Inlet tidal current and discharge measurement within the Carolina Beach Inlet Sediment Trap (Jarret
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Foraging. Shortnose sturgeon are considered benthic feeders, and consume crustaceans, molluscs
and insect. Therefore, an additional concern is maintaining the quality of the foraging habitat
within the proposed IDMMS. Currently, the County attempts to maintain Carolina Beach Inlet
quarterly. If the maintenance material from each of these efforts is placed within the engineered
borrow site, this would also mean quarterly coating of the infaunal community within the sediment
trap. This frequency of disposal could affect the recovery of infaunal organisms and abundance of
prey within the confinements of the borrow site. However, the scope of the project should limit
any effects to benthos within the IDMMS due to over topping. As noted above in Section 1.2,
approximately 250,000 cy/year of material passively infills the engineered borrow site or proposed
IDMMS through littoral transport. The proposed management strategy could place an additional
20,000 to 25,000 cy/yr., based on the historical average and with an elevation depth to remain at
or below -14 MLW. This amount of material directly placed within the IDMMS represents 10%
or less of the volume that naturally migrates into the area. Any stifling effects on benthics should
be limited.
Displacement. It has been shown that Atlantic sturgeon, particularly juveniles, prefer deep areas
(greater than 10 meters) near the saltwater/freshwater interface. In one study, Moser and Ross
(1995) documented both Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon occupying regularly dredged areas within
the Cape Fear River (Moser and Ross, 1995). The deeper sections of borrow area within Carolina
Beach Inlet may therefore provide congregating habitat, most likely for Atlantic sturgeon. It is also
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The known habitat uses and historical tagging and catch reports indicate occurrence of shortnose
and Atlantic sturgeon within the inlet is likely infrequent to rare. Also, both species are highly
mobile fish; therefore, it is expected that they would be able to maneuver around the work area if
migrating through the inlet complex and/or out of the depression while work is occurring.
3.2 Sea Turtles
The proposed sediment management does not involve any activity above MHW; therefore, any
potential impacts would occur in the water column.
Because the proposed modification will not entail any changes to the dredging aspect of the
Carolina Beach Inlet maintenance dredging, there are no new or different dredging -induced
impacts to sea turtles expected. Current authorizations allow for nearshore placement
approximately two (2) miles south of the inlet and consequently, placement of material into the
IDMMS vs nearshore placement would significantly reduce in -water work and the potential for
dredge plant collisions with turtles. Transit to and from the nearshore disposal site would involve
an approximate 3.4-mile round trip, versus a maximum 1.8-mile round trip from the most southern
or northern extent of the authorized channel in the AIW W to the IDMMS and back. This represents
a 53% reduction in travel distance.
The risk of collision also depends upon the amount of time the animal remains near the surface of
the water (NMFS, 2012). The greatest risk of collision would occur when the dredge is transiting
between the channel maintenance site and the IDMMS within the inlet. While vessel collisions are
a significant source of mortality for swimming sea turtles, it is assumed that turtles are more likely
to avoid slower moving vessels such as dredges. Dredges would inherently operate at very slow
speeds within the AIWW and inlet while transiting between the channel maintenance site and the
IDMMS. As discussed above, using the IDMMS versus the nearshore placement area would
significantly reduce vessel transit times and consequently any potential collision risks.
Although increases in turbidity are a potential concern, any increase in turbidity would be
temporary, spatially minimized and quickly alleviated by the low silt content and rapid exchange
of inlet and ocean water during the tidal cycle (discussed in Section 3.1). Sea turtles are highly
mobile species and would be expected to maneuver away from the work area and still successfully
utilize the inlet.
The proposed management approaches would be options in association with the maintenance
dredging allowed under the CBI permit; that is, the quarterly work will be conducted to the greatest
extent possible to avoid or reduce impacts to nesting sea turtles. By minimizing nearshore travel
and shoreline dumping and with the option of Tremie pipe placements, the proposed management
approaches reduce the potential effects on nesting and transiting sea turtles.
3.3 West Indian Manatee
One of the greatest threats to the West Indian manatee is collisions with watercraft, resulting in
serious injury or mortality. Manatee and vessel interactions are possible; however, much of the
project's timing is during reduced resource activity periods when manatees are uncommon or
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Area is significantly reduced and the proposed sediment management should have little effect on
the West Indian manatee.
In the event that project activities may need to occur to restore safe navigation when manatees may
be present in the Action Area, the USFWS Guidelines for avoiding impacts to the West Indian
manatee remains in place.
3.4 Seabeach Amaranth
The proposed action does not involve any activity above MHW. Therefore, no impacts are
anticipated for this species.
3.5 Piping Plover
Sand placement within the IDMMS would not affect piping plover foraging habitat in sand flats
adjacent to the inlets nor would it affect sheltering habitat above MHW. Typically, material
obtained from maintenance dredging within the AIWW is transported to Carolina Beach via
pipeline for beneficial placement onto the beach. Having the option of depositing material directly
into the borrow site or IDMMS could eliminate the need to place up to two (2) miles of pipeline
along the beach for placement of the material in Freeman Park. Therefore, no impacts are
anticipated for this species.
3.6 Red Knot
Placement of sand within the IDMMS would not affect mfa red knot foraging habitat in sand flats
adjacent to the inlets nor would it affect sheltering habitat above MHW. As mentioned above,
having the option of depositing material directly into the borrow site could eliminate the need to
place up to two (2) miles of pipeline along the beach for beneficial reuse. Therefore, no impacts
are anticipated for this species.
4 CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
4.1 Shortnose and Atlantic Sturgeon
Although it is possible both species could pass through the Action Area during migrations, there
is no available data that indicates species abundance in the Action Area. There is no spawning
habitat within the Action Area and cumulative effects are not anticipated for this species.
4.2 Sea Turtles
Activities that cumulatively threaten the survival of all sea turtle species in the marine environment
include, but are not limited to, mortality or injury from fisheries by -catch, vessel strikes, marine
debris ingestion or entanglement, and environmental contamination and disease. Threats to nesting
and hatching success include disturbance from humans, coastal development, predation, nest
washout and loss of habitat due to sea level rise.
The Carolina Beach CSDR project occurs every 3 years and includes placement of material
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project as currently authorized allows for the beneficial placement of the channel maintenance
material onto the Freeman Park shoreline. Controlled public access is allowed within Freeman
Park year round augmenting cumulative anthropogenic effects. Having the option to place
maintenance material into the IDMMS would reduce or eliminate the need for pipeline or material
to be placed on Freeman Park, thereby reducing the potential of project -induced impacts or
cumulative effects that may occur as the project is currently authorized.
4.3 West Indian Manatee
The greatest threat to manatees is watercraft strikes and it is reasonable to expect that these
collisions will continue to occur throughout the species' range. Carolina Beach Inlet is frequently
used via small recreational and charter fishing vessels. Other population wide effects include loss
of warm -water wintering habitat and submerged aquatic vegetation foraging habitat. The Action
Area does not contain any wintering or foraging habitat for this species and the proposed
management options' timing will to the greatest extent practicable reduce potential effects,
consequently; the proposed modification will have minimal potential effect on manatees.
Should channel maintenance be required to restore safe navigation during periods when manatee
may be present, there is the potential for collisions and cumulative effects to occur. However, the
contractor will adhere to the precautionary guidelines established by the USFWS — Raleigh Office
for construction activities in North Carolina waters.
Much of the project's timing is during reduced resource activity periods such as when manatees
are uncommon or absent in North Carolina. The proposed management's timing will appreciably
avoid periods when manatee will not be present in the Action Area. In addition, adherence to the
USFWS guidelines and slow moving vessels will limit the potential for cumulative effects.
4.4 Seabeach Amaranth
Threats to the continued existence of seabeach amaranth throughout its range include herbivory
by insects and feral animals, trampling and disturbance from humans and, in certain circumstances,
the use of off -road vehicles and sand placement activities. Predation by webworms often reduces
the length of the species' reproductive season. In addition, habitat fragmentation causes surviving
patches' suitable habitat to be separated by distances too great for seabeach amaranth seeds to
travel and recolonize. It is reasonable to expect landward coastal development will continue in
Carolina Beach and that CSDR events will continue providing Carolina Beach's coastal
infrastructure ongoing protection. However, as new plant populations have been observed after
CSDR events (ex. Wrightsville Beach and Bogue Banks); these projects may also prevent further
loss of habitat through shoreline management. In this regard, CSDR projects in some locations
may help restore the plant population if parameters such as timing of construction are considered.
In contrast, cumulative effects of multiple projects or disturbances resulting in seed burial, plant
burial or destruction of habitat throughout its range could prove detrimental to the species. The
Carolina Beach CSDR project occurs every 3 years and includes sand placement along the
Carolina Beach shoreline obtained from the inlet borrow area and the CBI project as currently
authorized allows for the beneficial placement of the channel maintenance material 0PAg ED
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exacerbating cumulative anthropogenic effects. The option of maintenance material placement into
the IDMMS would reduce or eliminate the need for pipeline or material to be placed within
Freeman Park, thereby reducing potential cumulative effects.
4.5 Piping Plover and Red Knot
Inlet management, shoreline maintenance projects and armoring are cited as major factors
contributing to habitat degradation as these activities have reduced intertidal habitats used by
foraging, roosting and nesting piping plovers; red knots and other shorebirds. Near the Action
Area, controlled public access is allowed within Freeman Park year round furthering cumulative
anthropogenic effects. Sea level -rise induced by climate change is also a widely accepted threat to
the Atlantic Coast breeding population and both inland populations (Great Plains, Great Lakes)
that depend on the coastal habitats for all or part of their lifecycle (USFWS, 2009). However, the
proposed modification includes the option of maintenance material placement into the IDMMS
that would reduce or eliminate the need for pipeline or material to be placed on the beach, thereby
reducing the potential impacts or cumulative effects that may occur as the project is currently
authorized.
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5 CONSERVATION MEASURES
All conservation measures associated with the CBI permits will continue; no additional
conservation measures are recommended for the proposed modification.
6 EFFECTS DETERMINATIONS
The effect determinations for species that are federally threatened, endangered or proposed for
listing that might occur in the Project Area are summarized in Table 3. The proposed management
option effects, cumulative effects and conservation measures were considered for all effect
determinations.
Table 3. Summary of effects determinations for threatened and endangered species potentially occurring in the
project area.
Common Name
Scientific Name
Effect Determination
West Indian Manatee
Trichechus manatus
MANLAA
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
MANLAA
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
No Effect
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Lepidochelys kempii
MANLAA
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta carma
MANLAA
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
MANLAA
Shortnose Sturgeon
Acipenser brevirostrum
MANLAA
Atlantic Sturgeon
Acipenser oxyrinchus
MANLAA
Seabeach Amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
No Effect
Piping Plover
Charadrius melodus
No Effect
Red Knot
Caltdris camttus rufa
No Effect
Critical Habitat Near the Action Area
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
MANLAA
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administratior
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
Southeast Regional Office
9721 Executive Center Drive North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
[phone]; FAX [phone]
MAR 9 1999 F/SER3:EGH:ts
Mr. C. E. Shuford, Jr„ P.E.
Chief, Technical Services Division
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
Dear Mr. Shuford:
This letter responds to your letter to me dated July 1, 1998 and enclosed Biological Assessment
(BA). Your BA, submitted pursuant to Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7 consultation
requirements, assesses the use of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) sidecast dredges
FRY, MERRITT and SCHWEIZER, and the split -hull hopper dredge CURRITUCK in United
States coastal waters. Additional, revised information was submitted to this office on March 2,
1999.
Proposed Action
This consultation addresses the use of the sidecast dredges FRY, MERRITT and SCHWEIZER
and the split -hull hopper dredge CURRITUCK, to maintain shallow, coastal inlet navigation
channels along the eastern seaboard of the United States. These specialized dredge plants are
currently used primarily by the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers at many locations in
North Carolina but also occasionally elsewhere along the eastern seaboard. Normally, they are
used in: 1) shallow coastal inlets which cannot be dredged safely or effectively with
commercially available dredges, 2) during emergencies, or 3) when an urgent and compelling
need exists for clearing out a navigation channel, such as periods when rapid shoaling has
occurred, a navigation hazard may exist, and there is insufficient time to contract commercial
dredges.
The sidecast dredges FRY and MERRITT each have two drag arms, one on each side, that
vacuum the sediment through 10-inch intake pipes as the arms drag along the bottom. The
sediment is pumped through a combined 12-inch discharge pipe that is above the water surface
and perpendicular to the dredge. The SCHWEIZER is laid out similarly but its dredge suction
pipes are 14 inches in diameter and combined discharge pipe is 16 inches in diameter. In all
three dredges the discharge pipe extends about 60 feet beyond the side of the dredge. This pipe
distance and force from the pumps generally results in the sediment being deposited 85 to 100
feet from the dredge. The sediment is discharged on the side of the channel where the
predominant currents would tend to move the'sediment away from the channel.

The split -hull hopper dredge CURRITUCK has drag arms similar to a sidecast dredge, but the
sediment is pumped into the dredge's hopper. The water in the hopper is overflowed to provide
an economic load of sand, since the dredged slung entering the hopper contains about 20% sand
and 80% water. Once the hopper is full of sand (about 300 cubic yards), the sediment is taken to
nearshore ocean waters (normally 6 to 10 below feet mean low water) where the split -hull hopper
is opened and the sediments are dumped.
These vessels operate year-round to dredge and maintain shallow navigation channels with
depths between 4 feet and 14 feet below mean low water. Vessels operate without sea turtle
deflectors on the dragheads, and have no screening or observers. Draghead suction is produced
by use of dredge pumps averaging 350-horsepower, with a maximum horsepower of 400. The
draghead sizes range from approximately 2 feet by 2 feet to 2 feet by 3 feet. The draghead
openings are further subdivided on their undersides by gridded baffles, with openings ranging
from about 5 inches by 5 inches to 5 inches by 8 inches. These baffles restrict the size of objects
which can enter the dredge draghead.
Listed Species and Critical Habitat
Listed species under the jurisdiction of the NMFS that may occur in channels along the
southeastern United States and which may be affected by dredging include:
THREATENED:
(1) the loggerhead turtle - Caretta caretta
ENDANGERED:
(1) the right whale - Eubalaena glacialis
(2) the humpback whale - Megaptera novaeangliae
(3) the green turtle - Chelonia mydas
Note: green turtles in U.S. waters are listed as threatened, except for the Florida breeding
population which is listed as endangered.
(4) the Kemp's ridley turtle - Lepidochelys kempii
(5) the hawksbill turtle - Eretmochelys imbricata
(6) the shortnose sturgeon-Acipenser brevirostrum
Additional endangered species which are known to occur along the Atlantic coast include the
fmback (Balaenoptera physalus), the sei (Balaenoptera borealis), and sperm (Physeter
macrocephalus) whales and the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). NMFS has
determined that these species are unlikely to be adversely affected by the proposed dredge vessel
activities because they are unlikely to be encountered in the shallow, coastal inlet waters that
typify the project areas.

Right whale critical habitat overlaps portions of the project area. There are five well-known
habitats used annually by right whales including: 1) coastal Florida and Georgia, 2) the Great
South Channel, east of Cape Cod, 3) Cape Cod and Massachusetts bays, 4) the Bay of Fundy, and
5) Browns and Baccaro Banks, south of Nova Scotia. The first three areas occur in U.S. waters
and have been designated by NMFS as critical habitat (59 FR, 28793, June 3, 1994).
Biological information on the right whale and humpback whale is included by reference to the
August 25, 1995 Biological Opinion on hopper dredging in the southeastern United States, and
the NMFS recovery plans for right whales and humpback whales (NMFS 1991 a; 1991 b). The
following discussions focus primarily on vessel interactions with whales.
Right Whales:
New information has recently become available on the right whale population. A progression of
discussions and analysis has occurred during ESA section 7 consultations conducted in 1995 and
1996 on vessel and aircraft operations of the U.S. Coast Guard, and the prosecution of northeast
Atlantic fisheries for American lobster and multi -species, concerning the population trend for
the northern right whale. The current conclusion is that it remains unknown whether or not the
population is showing a decline, or whether the population growth rate has remained at a
constant rate of 2.5% or at a constant, but lower rate. The 1996 NMFS draft stock assessment
report indicates that the size of this population may have been as low as 50 at the turn of the
century, which suggests that the species may be showing signs of a slow recovery to the current
estimate of 295. However, a recent statistical analysis based on current trends in right whale
mortality predicts that the northern right whale population is doomed to extinction and calculates
their extinction date as 2189 (Caswell et al. 1999 in press) . Other right whale researchers have
expressed their doubts as to the efficacy of current conservation measures to prevent extinction
of the northern right whale population (Slay 1999, personal communication). In any event, the
current small population size combined with their low reproductive rate suggest that
anthropogenic impacts may have a greater effect on this species than other endangered whales
subject to the same impacts.
Anthropogenic causes of right whale mortality are discussed in detail in Kraus (1990) as well as
inNMFS (1991a). Ship collisions and entanglements are the most common direct causes of
mortality identified through right whale strandings. Twenty percent of all right whale mortalities
observed between 1970 and 1989 were caused by vessel collisions/interactions with right whales.
An additional 8% of these mortalities are suspected to have resulted from vessel collision.
As a result of the potential for interactions between vessels and right whales from December
through March in the calving area off Georgia and northern Florida, aerial surveys funded by the
COE, Navy and USCG have been implemented as the right whale early warning system. These
surveys are conducted to identify the occurrence and distribution of right whales in the vicinity of
ship channels in the winter breeding area, and to notify nearby vessel operators of whales in their
path. Data collected during these surveys indicate that right whales are observed off Savannah,

Georgia, in December and March, and are relatively abundant between Brunswick, Georgia,
south to Cape Canaveral from December through March. During early 1995, a right whale was
also observed by shipboard observers off Morehead City, North Carolina.
Humpback Whales:
The Humpback Whale Recovery Plan (NMFS 1991b) identifies entanglement and ship collisions
as potential sources of mortality, and disturbance, habitat degradation, and competition with
commercial fisheries as potential factors delaying recovery of the species.
Until. recently, humpback whales in the mid- and south Atlantic were considered transients. Few
were seen during aerial surveys conducted over a decade ago (Shoop et al., 1982). However,
since 1989, sightings of feeding juvenile humpbacks have increased along the coasts of Virginia
and North Carolina, peaking during the months of January through March in 1991 and 1992
(Swingle et al., 1993). Shipboard observations conducted during daylight hours during dredging
activities in the Morehead City Harbor entrance channel during January and February 1995
documented sightings of young humpback whales on at least six days near the channel and
disposal area, through January 22, 1995. Three humpback strandings were documented in North
Carolina in that year, one each in February, March, and April, suggesting that humpback whales
remained within South Atlantic waters through April.
Swingle et al. (1993) identify a shift in distribution of juvenile humpback whales in the nearshore
'waters of Virginia, primarily in winter months. Those whales using this mid -Atlantic area that
have been identified were found to be residents of the Gulf of Maine feeding group, suggesting a
shift in distribution that may be related to winter prey availability. In concert with the increase in
mid -Atlantic whale sightings, strandings of humpback whales have increased between New
Jersey and Florida since 1985. Strandings were most frequent during the months of September
through April in North Carolina and Virginia waters, and were composed primarily of juvenile
humpback whales of no more than 11 meters in length (Wiley et al., 1995). Six of 18
humpbacks (33 percent) for which the cause of mortality was determined were killed by vessel
strikes. An additional humpback had scars and bone fractures indicative of a previous vessel
strike that may have contributed to the whale's mortality. Sixty percent of those mortalities that
were closely investigated showed signs of entanglement or vessel collision (Wiley et al., 1993).
Sea Turtles:
Information on the biology and distribution of sea turtles can be found in the 1991 and 1995
Biological Opinions on hopper dredging in channels and borrow areas, which are incorporated by
reference. Channel specific information has been collected by the COE for channels at Morehead
City, Charleston, Savannah, Brunswick, Fernandina and Canaveral, and is presented in detail in
COE summary report entitled "Assessment of Sea Turtle Abundance in Six South Atlantic U.S.
Channels" (Dickerson et al. 1994) and in the COE's Biological Assessment. Information on the
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biology and distribution_ of right whales and humpback whales can be_found in the1991 and
1995 Biological Opinions as well. There is no significant new information regarding the status
of sea turtle species that has not been discussed in the Biological Opinions that have been
incorporated by reference.
Sturgeons:
Shortnose sturgeon are found in rivers, estuaries, and the sea, but populations are confined
mostly to natal rivers and estuaries. The species appears to be estuarine anadromous in the
southern part of its range, but in some northern rivers it is "freshwater amphidromous," i.e.,
adults spawn in freshwater but regularly enter saltwater habitats during their life. Adults in
southern rivers forage at the interface of fresh tidal water and saline estuaries and enter the upper
reaches of rivers to spawn in early spring (NMFS 1998).
The use of saline habitat varies greatly among northern populations. In the Saint John and
Hudson rivers, adults occur in both freshwater and upper tidal saline areas all year. This
situation may also exist in the Kennebec River system where, during summer, some adults forage
in the saline estuary while others forage in freshwater reaches. In the Delaware, Merrimack and
Connecticut Rivers, adults remain in freshwater all year, but some adults briefly enter low
salinity river reaches in May -June then return upriver. Some adults have been captured in
nearshore marine habitat, but this is not well documented. Many tagging and telemetry studies in
rivers throughout the species' range indicate that these fish remain in their natal river or the
river's estuary (NMFS 1998).
The final recovery plan for the shortnose sturgeon (NMFS 1998b) gives the current, best
available information on the distribution and abundance of shortnose sturgeon, and is
incorporated herein by reference. However, in the project area, the Cape Fear River, North
Carolina, shortnose sturgeon population would be the most likely to be affected by the proposed
dredging activities. No other shortnose sturgeon populations are known from North Carolina,
which is where most of the maintenance dredging by the vessels considered in this consultation
has historically occurred and will continue.
Effects of the Proposed Action
Effects on Sea Turtles
The construction and maintenance of Federal navigation channels by hopper dredges have been
identified as a source of turtle mortality. NMFS has previously consulted on the use of hopper
dredges in southeastern United States channels and borrow areas, and Gulf of Mexico channels.
The November 25, 1991 biological opinion issued to the COE's South Atlantic Division (SAD)
found that continued hopper dredging activity was likely to jeopardize. the continued existence of
the Kemp's ridley sea turtle. The reasonable and prudent alternative issued with the 1991

biological opinion included the prohibition of hopper dredging in the Canaveral channel
(Florida), seasonal restrictions which allowed hopper dredging from December through March in
channels from North Carolina through Canaveral, or use of alternative dredges in all southeastern
U.S. channels.
In addition to hopper dredges, clamshell, sidecast and pipeline dredges are all used to dredge and
maintain navigation channels. Pipeline and clamshell dredges are relatively stationary, and
therefore act on only small areas at any given time. Observer coverage was required at pipeline
outflows during several dredging projects deploying pipeline dredges along the Atlantic coast.
No turtles or turtle parts were observed. Additionally, the COE's SAD provided documentation
of hundreds of hours of informal observation by COE inspectors during which no takes of listed
species were observed. Additional monitoring by other agency personnel, conservation
organizations, and the general public has never resulted in reports of a turtle take by pipeline
dredges. In contrast, large capacity, oceangoing hopper dredges, which are frequently used in
ocean bar channels and sometimes in harbor channels and offshore borrow areas, move relatively
rapidly and can entrain and kill sea turtles, presumably as the drag arm of the moving dredge
overtakes the slower moving turtle. Brumation by sea turtles in southeastern channels, when they
bury themselves in the channel bottom mud and presumably slow their metabolic processes, is
also suspected in deaths of some sea turtles by hopper dredge. The reasons for this are that: 1)
the turtle deflector device on the leading edge of the draghead is probably less effective at
deflecting buried sea turtles than deflecting turtles which are simply resting or foraging on the
channel bottom, 2) the turtles' ability to move out of the way quickly may be compromised
because they are partially buried in sediment, and 3) their flight response time may be lengthened
due to their torpor or reduced metabolic rate during brumation.
The operation of sidecast dredges FRY, MERRITT and SCHWEIZER and the small capacity,
coastal hopper dredge CURRITUCK is not expected to adversely affect listed species of sea
turtles because of the slow speed of the vessels, the low suction levels inherent to these small
dredges, and the small size of the dragheads. These species should be able to get out of the way
of the slow moving dredges, which operate at speeds of 1 to 3 knots when working in inlet
channels. From sea turtle tests performed by the Corps of Engineers in New River Inlet in 1998,
it is known that the suction dragheads of these vessels exhibit very low suction forces. Further,
the dragheads have very small openings--3 inches by 5 inches for the CURRITUCK and 5.5
inches by 8 inches for the sidecast dredges. The results of the tests conducted by the Corps of
Engineers on a previously -dead, juvenile (13.5-inch carapace length) green turtle demonstrated
that the low suction forces and small openings prevented the lifeless turtle from being entrained.
Further, the suction force was low enough that the turtle was easily prodded and moved with a
pole despite being held by the suction force against the draghead. If a small, live turtle did get
impinged by the pump suction against the draghead, the turtle would very likely soon be broken
free of the suction by the motion of the draghead along the irregular bottom and/or its own efforts
to free itself. Even if a turtle small enough to pass through the draghead were encountered, it
could pass through the dredge relatively unharmed due to the low pump pressures involved.

It is unlikely that turtles small enough to pass through the dragheads will be encountered in
significant numbers in the proposed operating area of the dredges. The smallest of three sea
turtles (all loggerheads) taken during hopper dredging operations in November -December 1998
at Beaufort Inlet Entrance Channel, North Carolina by the dredge SUGAR ISLAND measured 57
cm by 44 cm curved carapace length (CCL) by curved carapace width (CCW). During hopper
dredging operations in February of 1999 in Kings Bay Entrance Channel, Fernandina, Florida, a
total of 33 sea turtles (all juvenile loggerheads) were captured and relocated by a contract trawler
sweeping the area in front of the large capacity hopper dredge R.N. WEEKS. (The R.N. WEEKS
has a dredged material storage capacity approximately 10 times that of the CURRITUCK, and
significantly larger dragheads, pumps and suction). The smallest captured and relocated
loggerhead measured 54.5 cm CCL by 52.0 cm CCW. One Kemp's ridley that was leihally taken
by the R.N. WEEKS measured approximately 30 cm in carapace diameter. Neither of these
turtles would have been entrained by the smaller sized gridded dragheads of the vessels
considered in this consultation because of their small openings.
Sea turtle strandings were compiled by R. Boettcher of North Carolina Marine Fisheries
Commission for beaches within 3 miles (north, south, and inland) of Oregon Inlet, Drum Inlet,
New Topsail Inlet, and Lockwood Folly Inlet, North Carolina for all periods when dredging
operations occurred for 1994 - 1997 (ACOE, 1998) for the four vessels considered in this
consultation. A total of 19 loggerheads, one green and one Kemp's ridley were reported
stranded. The size of the stranded loggerheads would have precluded their entrainment by the
vessels considered in this consultation (the smallest loggerhead which stranded measured 23.5
inches by 22.5 inches (CCL by CCW). The rarest and smallest of the turtles which stranded
during the reporting period —the green and the Kemp's ridley — measured 12 inches by 10 inches
(CCL by CCW), and 15 inches by 15 inches, respectively, and were also too' large to have been
entrained by the dragheads of the vessels considered in this consultation. Both of these turtles
stranded within three miles of Lockwood Folly Inlet.
Additional data was compiled and analyzed by Boettcher on the measurements of sea turtle
strandings and incidental captures in North Carolina from 1996-1998. Of 25 stranded green
turtles for which straight-line carapace widths (SCWs) were measured in 1996, roughly 95%
(mean plus or minus two standard deviations) ranged between 7.5-12.5 inches (mean SCW was
10.0 inches); in 1997, roughly 95% of 29 stranded green turtles had SCWs of 6.7-12.4 inches
(mean- SCW was 9.5 inches); in 1998, roughly 95% of 43 stranded green turtles had SCWs of
3.8-16.4 inches (mean SCW was 10.1 inches), while roughly 68% (mean plus or minus one
standard deviation) had SCWs of 7.0-13.3 inches. In 1996 of 9 stranded Kemp's, roughly 95%
had SCWs of 7.5-17.4 inches (mean SCW was 12.6 inches); in 1997 of 34 stranded Kemp's,
roughly 95% had SCWs of 6.2-19.2 inches (mean SCW was 12.7 inches); in 1998 of 75 stranded
Kemp's, roughly 95% had SCWs of 4.6-19.5 inches (mean SCW was 12.0 inches). The
difference between the SCW and straight-line carapace length (SCL) measurements of the 212
stranded Kemp's and greens considered above ranged from 0.8 to 2.2 inches. It appears based on
these measurements and the size of the openings on the dragheads (the largest opening is 5 by 8
inches), that the vast majority of both greens and Kemp's ridleys considered here could not and

would not be entrained by the dragheads. Both species are considerably smaller than the
abundant loggerheads. While the possibility of entrainment of the smallest individuals of these
two species cannot be ruled out, it is unlikely to occur.
Effects on Sturgeon
Aside from seasonal migrations to estuarine waters, shortnose sturgeon rarely occur in the marine
environment. Shortnose sturgeon spawning habitat in the potential project areas should lie well
upstream of the ocean inlet environments typically dredged by the small capacity, coastal hopper
dredge CURRITUCK and the small sidecast dredges, FRY, SCHWEIZER,and MERRITT.
Juvenile shortnose usually remain upstream of saline water until they reach about 45 cm
(approximately 18 inches) in length.
Habitat conditions normally suitable for adults (shortnose greater than 45 cm in length) could
occur in estuarine areas where these vessels might be required to work. Sturgeon habitat within
the areas dredged would be temporarily disturbed during maintenance dredging. However, the
dredges considered in this consultation restore navigation channels to their authorized
dimensions to reestablish a previously existing condition (depth). Therefore, no new permanent
modification of habitat will occur.
Maintenance dredging of Federal navigational channels can adversely affect sturgeon by
entraining them in dredge dragarms and impeller pumps (NMFS 1998). Other dredging methods
may also adversely affect sturgeon. Hastings (1983) reported anecdotal accounts of adult
sturgeon being expelled from dredge spoil pipes while conducting a study on sturgeon on the
Atlantic coast. Atlantic sturgeon were killed in both hydraulic pipeline and bucket -and -barge
(clamshell dredge) operations in the Cape Fear River (M. Moser in NMFS 1998). NMFS
observers documented the take of one Atlantic sturgeon in a hopper dredge operating, in King's
Bay, Georgia (C. Slay in NMFS 1998). Two shortnose sturgeon carcasses were discovered in a
dredge spoil near Tullytown, Pennsylvania and apparently killed by a hydraulic pipeline dredge
operating in the Delaware River in March 1996 (NMFS 1998). In early 1998, three shortnose
sturgeon were killed by a -hydraulic pipeline dredge operating in the Florence to Trenton section
of the upper Delaware River (NMFS 1998).
Adult shortnose could occur in some of the areas that may be dredged by these vessels. Adults
would be most likely to be encountered in the winter and spring, after spawning and their
migrations to feeding areas in downstream and estuarine waters. However, because of their
mobility, adult shortnose sturgeon should be able to avoid the slow moving dredge equipment if
they move away when they detect the approaching draghead. Given their specialized sensory
apparatus, they should be able to detect the vibrations of a slow moving, approaching draghead.
Also, given the size of the shortnose sturgeon which would be expected to occupy the coastal
inlets being dredged, i.e. greater than 45 cm, it is unlikely that they would be entrained by the
slow moving, low suction dragheads. Entrained sturgeons passing through the suction pipelines
could pass through unharmed, or they could be killed. Though the possibility of injury or death
cannot be ruled out, as evidenced by the historic record, the likelihood is remote.

Effects on Whales
Righf whales and humpback whales are vulnerable to small vessel and ship collisions when the
whales make their annual migrations along the eastern seaboard. The sidecast dredges FRY,
MERRITT and SCHWEIZER transit at approximately 7 to 10 knots from the inlet dredging sites
to adjacent beach sites to dispose of dredged materials. The CURRITUCK travels at speeds of 5
to 8 knots to adjacent beaches or offshore disposal sites. Because of these slow speeds, these
vessels should present a minimal threat to migrating whales — certainly less than that of normal,
faster -moving commercial ship traffic and recreational boating. Adverse impacts to right whales
and humpbacks from the dredges and dredging operations are not expected because 1) the
dredges work in the throats and interior portions of inlets which are not used by whales, 2) the
dredges travel at very low rates of speed during dredging operations, 3) the captains of the
dredges will be provided daily information on the positions of the migrating right whales, and 4)
the dredges will reduce their speed as necessary and maintain a proper lookout to avoid collisions
with whales when transiting to disposal sites and right whales are in the area.
Conclusion
Based on our consideration of the best available information, we believe that the year-round
operation of the hopper dredge CURRITUCK and the sidecast dredges FRY, MERRITT and
SCHWEIZER to maintain coastal inlets on the eastern seaboard of the United States may affect,
but is not likely to adversely affect the continued existence of listed species under NMFS
purview. This consultation is valid as well for the operation by Wilmington District Corps of
Engineers for channel maintenance dredging of up to 10 vessels of this or similar type and size
class (under 500 gross tons), with similar dragheads (Brunswick, Brunswick County Type,
Brunswick Adjustable, or equivalent), dredge pump horsepower (400 H.P. maximum), and
suction and discharge pipe specifications (dredge suction pipes 10-14 inches in diameter, and
combined discharge pipe 12-16 inches in diameter).
This concludes consultation responsibilities with NMFS under section 7 of the ESA.
Consultation should also be reinitiated pursuant to 50 CFR 402.16 if there is new information
that reveals effects of the action that may affect listed species or critical habitat (when
designated) in a manner or to an extent not previously considered, if the identified action is
subsequently modified in a manner that causes an effect to listed species or critical habitat that
has not been considered, or if a new species is listed or critical habitat is designated that may be
affected by the identified action.
Please call Mr, Eric Hawk, Fishery Biologist, at 727/570-5312 if you have any questions
regarding this consultation or if further coordination is necessary.
KemmeFer
Administrator
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Abundance in Six South Atlantic U.S. Channels. Report for the US Army Corps of
Engineers, October, 1994.
.Hastings, R.W. 1983. A study of the shortnose sturgeon, Acipenser brevirostrum, population in
the upper tidal Delaware River: assessment of impact of maintenance dredging. Final
Report. 815670 USACE Shortnose Sturgeon —Delaware River (Hastings) DACW 61-
81-C-0138. Center for Coastal and Environmental Studies for U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Philadelphia District. 117pp.
Kraus, S.D. 1990, Rates and potential causes of mortality in North Atlantic right whales
(Eubalaena glacialis). Marine Mammal Science. 6(4):278-291.
NMFS. 1991. Endangered Species Act section 7 consultation with U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, South Atlantic Division on hopper dredging of channels in, the southeastern
United States from North Carolina through Cape Canaveral, Florida. Biological
Opinion, November 25.
NMFS. 1991 a. Recovery plan for the northern right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). Prepared by
the Right Whale Recovery Team for the National Marine Fisheries Service,
Silver Spring, Maryland. 86 pp.
NMFS. 1991b. Recovery plan for the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae). Prepared
by the Humpback Whale Recovery Team for the NMFS, Silver Spring,
Maryland. 105 pp.
NMFS. 1995. Endangered Species Act section 7 consultation with U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, South Atlantic Division on hopper dredging of channels and borrow areas in
the southeastern United States from North Carolina through Florida east coast.
Biological Opinion, August 25. 25 pp.
NMFS. 1997a. Endangered Species Act section 7 consultation with U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, South Atlantic Division on the continued hopper dredging of two channels
and two borrow areas in the southeastern United States during 1997. Biological
Opinion, April 9. 16 pp.
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Engineers, South Atlantic Division on the continued hopper dredging of channels and
borrow areas in the southeastern United States. Biological Opinion, October 14. 16 pp.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
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WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1 M
July 1, 1998
IN REPLY REFER TO
Environmental Resources Section
Dr. Andy Kemmerer, Regional Director
National Marine Fisheries Service
9721 Executive Center Drive North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33702-2449
Dear Dr. Kemmerer:
Enclosed is our
Waters, dated July 1998. The assessment documents our finding that the use of these
vessels to maintain navigation channels along the eastern seaboard of the United
States is not likely to adversely affect any listed species under the jurisdiction of your
agency.
As discussed with Ms. Colleen Coogan of your staff, we would like to have your
office serve to coordinate your agency's review of this assessment since it discusses
the operation of these vessels within the National Marine Fisheries Service's Southeast
and Northeast Regions. A copy of this assessment is enclosed for Ms. Nancy Hanley
of the Northeast Region.
If you have any questions regarding the operation of these vessels, the
investigations performed, or any other part of this assessment, please contact
Mr. William Adams at_(910) 251-4748.
Sincerely,
C. E. Shuford, Jr., P.E.
Chief, Technical Services Division
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BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
USE OF THE SIDECAST DREDGES FRY, MERRITT, SCHWEIZER,
AND THE SPLIT -HULL HOPPER DREDGE CURRITUCK
IN COASTAL UNITED STATES WATERS
JULY 1998

BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
- -- - ---USE OF THE-SIDECAST-DREDGES FRY,-MERRI-TT,-AND SCHWEIZER------ --- -- -- --
AND THE SPLIT -HULL HOPPER DREDGE CURRITUCK
IN COASTAL UNITED STATES WATERS
1.00 Background
The sidecast dredges Fry, Merritt, and Schweizer, and the split -hull hopper dredge
Currituck, are, used throughout the east coast of the United States to maintain adequate depths in
navigation channels through shallow coastal inlets. These dredges are Government -owned and
are based in, and operate out of, Wilmington, North Carolina, and are administered by the
Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
These dredges were once covered under the Regional Biological Opinion (RBO) for
hopper dredging issued by the Southeastern Regional Office of the National Marine Fisheries
Service. However, they were left out of the 1997 RBO because of concerns about their potential
impacts to listed species since they operate without deflectors, have no screening or observers,
and operate during all times of year, including warm weather seasons. In order to address these
concerns, a separate Biological Assessment became necessary.
2.00 Description of Dredge Plants
These shallow draft dredges all use small California style dragheads to collect shoal
material; however, their sizes and power are substantially less than that of the commercial hopper
dredges which employ similar draghead technology in the southeast. Dredge pumps,on these
vessels average around 350 horsepower and draghead sizes range from approximately 2' X T to
TX 3'. The draghead openings are further subdivided on their undersides by gridded baffles,
with openings ranging from about 5" X 5" to 5" X 8". These baffles serve to restrict the size of
objects which can enter the dredge and to even -out and direct the hydraulic forces during
dredging, allowing for maximum production with each dredge cut.
When operating, the Fry, Merritt, and Schweizer cast dredged material to the side of the
navigation channel whereas the Currituck fills a small hopper with the material and transports it
to designated disposal areas. These vessels operate at working speeds ranging between 1 and 3
knots and travel at speeds between 7.0 and 10 knot. These dredges normally dredge shallow
channels, with depths between 4 feet and 14 feet below mean low water.
Photographs and complete descriptions of each of these vessels are provided in
Attachment A. Photographs of the draghead of the dredge Fry are also included in Attachment
D.

3.00 Dredging Locations and Times
_-____ _.__-These specialized.dredge_plants_are.currently-used-at-many-locations-in-North-Carolina-------
and elsewhere along the eastern seaboard. Normally, they are used in: 1) shallow coastal inlets
which cannot be dredged safely or effectively with commercially available dredges, 2) during
emergencies, or 3) when an urgent and compelling need exists for clearing out a navigation
channel (periods when rapid shoaling has occurred, a navigation hazard may exist, and there is
insufficient time to contract commercial dredges).
All locations dredged by these vessels for the past few years are included in Attachment
B. This listing is not intended to be restrictive as future conditions may make the use of these
vessels desirable at additional locations; however, this Biological Assessment assumes that all
covered activities will occur along the eastern seaboard of the United States. Potential activities
in gulf or west coast waters would need to be covered under a separate Biological Assessment.
In North Carolina, these vessels operate under no seasonal restrictions. When working in
other states, the host District normally provides all necessary environmental clearances for a
vessel to operate at the desired locations and dates. In the past, this has included clearances
under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, as amended. Through this Biological
Assessment, and subsequent NMFS Biological Opinion, the host District will be able to
incorporate this consultation by reference, hopefully minimizing the need for individual
consultations in the future.
4.00 Species Covered Under This Assessment
The following threatened or endangered species are under the jurisdiction of the National
Marine Fisheries Service and are known to occur in the waters of the eastern U.S. seaboard:
MAMMALS
Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) - Endangered
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) - Endangered
Right whale (Eubaleana glacialis) - Endangered
Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis) - Endangered
Sperm whale (Physeter carodon) - Endangered
REPTILES
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) - Threatened
Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricate) - Endangered
Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempi) - Endangered
Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) - Endangered _
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) - Threatened
Shormose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) - Endangered

5.00 Species Assessments
5.01 Finback whale. humpback whale, right whale, sei whale, and sperm whale
a. Status - all endangered
b. Occurrence in Immediate Project Vicinity - Whales occur infrequently in the ocean
off the coast of North America. Of these, only the right whale routinely comes close enough
inshore to encounter these dredges which would be operating in the immediate vicinity of ocean .
inlets. The right whale winter calving grounds occur in the nearshore ocean near the
Florida/Georgia state line and their late summer feeding and breeding grounds are in the lower
Bay of Fundy or the lower Scotian shelf. Their occurrence along much of the eastern seaboard is
usually associated with migrations. Sighting data provided by the Right Whale Program of the
New England Aquarium indicates that 93 percent of all North Carolina sightings between 1976
and 1992 occurred between mid -October and mid -April (Chris Slay, personal communication,
1993). Since these dredges operate year-round along the eastern seaboard, this species could
easily be in the vicinity of the dredges during some of their operations.
c. Current Threats to Continued Use of the Project Area - None
d. Project Impacts -
(1) Habitat - These dredges restore.navigation channels to their authorized
dimensions, in essence, reestablishing a previously existing condition. No permanent
modification of habitat will occur.
(2) Food Supply -Right whales feed on copepods and juvenile euphasiids. The
productivity of these prey species will not be diminished by the maintenance dredging of inlets
channels; therefore, the food supply of the right whale should be unaffected.
(3) Relationship to Critical Periods in Life Cycle - Over most of the eastern
seaboard, these dredges operate year-round while right whales should only be present during
migrations. Right whales are vulnerable to ship and small vessel collisions while migrating;
however, sidecast dredges and the Currituck normally work in the throat and. interior portions of
inlets. When working in inlet channels, the vessels operate at speeds between I and 3 knots.
The Currituck travels to an adjacent beach to dispose of dredged material at speeds between 5
--and-8-krim-The-vessels transit between sites at speeds of 7 to-I0 knots. -These speeds allow`— -
maximum dredging efficiency but maintain an adequate speed for steerage in inlet environments.
Because of these slow speeds, these vessels should present less of a threat to migrating whales
than normal commercial ship traffic and recreational boating. When operating near, or traveling
through, the right whale calving grounds, the Captains of these vessels would be provided daily
information on the locations of the whales from the right whale monitoring program and would
operate their vessels accordingly.

(4) Affect Determination - Since: 1) existing habitat conditions and food
supplies will be maintained, 2) the sidecast dredges and Currituck normally work in the throats
and-interior-portions-of-inlets-which-are-not-used-by-whales,-and3)-these-vesselstravel-at-very
low rates of speed during operation; it has been determined that the operation of these vessels is
not likely to adversely affect any species of whale.
5.02 loggerhead sea turtle, green sea turtle. hawksbill sea turtle. Kemp's ridley sea turtle, and
leatherback "sea turtle
a. Status - loggerhead and green sea turtles, threatened; others, endangered
b. Occurrence in Immediate Project Vicinity - Over most of the eastern seaboard, the
green, Kemp's ridley, and the loggerhead sea turtles are known from primarily from estuarine and
oceanic waters, whereas the leatherback and the hawksbill are known principally from oceanic
waters. All of these species are considered -to be residents of the seaboard primarily from the
spring through the fall although occasional winter records exist. Sea turtles are known to nest on
ocean beaches from Virginia south through Florida. The sea turtle nesting season begins in early
spring, increases to a peak in late spring to mid -summer, and declines until completion in late
summer. -
c. Current Threats to Continued Use of Area - The most significant threats posed to adult
and subadult sea turtles are accidental drowning in nets, ingestion of lethal non-food material,
collisions with watercraft, and natural predators.
d. Project Impacts -
(1) Habitat - These dredges restore navigation channels to their authorized
dimensions, in essence, reestablishing a previously existing condition. No permanent
modification of habitat will occur.
(2) Food Supply - These species feed primarily on a wide variety of invertebrates
and plant materials. Maintenance dredging will temporarily remove some of these resources
from the channel bottom. Impacts on foraging habitat will be minor as dredging will only affect
a small portion of the estuary and ocean bottom where work is being performed; therefore,
dredging should not have any adverse long term affect on the food supply of these species.
(3) Relationship to Critical Periods in Life Cycle - These dredges operate year-
round and could, therefore, be operating in shallow inlet areas when sea turtles are present.
Turtles frequent such areas, particularly when entering and exiting estuarine waters. Their
residence time in shallow inlet environments is unknown. Because of the apparent potential for
adversely impacting sea turtles, sea turtle stranding data was analyzed by Ms. Ruth Boettcher,
NC Wildlife Resources Commission, to see if over the past several years dead turtles have
washed up in the vicinity of dredging operations. In addition, a field impingement test using a
sidecast dredge and a fresh dead green sea turtle was conducted in New River Inlet on 28
February 1998.

Analysis of stranding data does not reveal any pattern which would indicate that either the
sidecast-dredges-or_the-Currituck-were-responsible_for-any-of the-strandings-in-inlet-areas.—Of-the--
eight inlet areas examined, four of them had no strandings during the multiple periods when
dredging was occurring. Of the other four, almost half of the strandings (9 out of 21) could not
be attributed to any known cause, i.e., no damage to the turtles was apparent, Of the remaining,
boat propellers or human molestation appeared to be the probable cause of mortality in most
cases (9 out of 12), in the remaining (3), injury was too non-specific or the specimen was too
badly decomposed to assess any cause of death. The complete text of Boettcher's report is
included as Attachment C.
On 26 February 1998, Ruth Boettcher, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and Messers.
Frank Yelverton and William Adams, Corps of Engineers, visited the sidecast dredge "Fry",
located in New River Inlet, Onslow Co., N. C., to test whether or not this class of vessel could
take sea turtles. A fresh dead 13.5" green sea turtle from Pamlico Sound (taken last year but kept
frozen) was used in the tests (see photographs in Attachment D). Three tests were run: 1) in the
water column, the turtle was impinged on the draghead and the pumps were run for 5 minutes
(this test was performed twice), 2) the turtle was impinged on the draghead, then the draghead
placed on the bottom and the pumps were run for 5 minutes (this test was also performed twice),
and 3) the turtle was impinged on the draghead and the vessel performed routine dredging for 5
minutes. Results were as follows:
For test one, first run, no significant damage was visible to the turtle, only a few barely
detectable nicks to the carapace. After the second run, the barnacles had been sucked off but,
again, the shell and flippers had no detectable damage. For test two, both tuns, no significant
damage was done, a few nicks on the carapace were apparent but nothing else. For test three,
significant abrasions occurred on the anterior portion of the carapace and one blister -like
hematoma (dime -sized) was raised on the underside of the left front flipper. Significant
quantities of sand had also been forced into the turtle's mouth. Several important observations
were made during the tests.
The suction force coming through the draghead was not strong. In one case, the turtle was
not properly impinged and it was easily prodded with a pole into proper position. This
would not have been possible if it were tightly held by suction forces. A check with the
Captain indicated that the vacuum gauge for the pump showed no change when the turtle
was impinged. This further indicates minimal suction forces at the draghead.
The same turtle was used on all of the tests. At the end of all of this cumulative
impingement abuse, the only damage observed was abrasion from being dragged along the
bottom. No fractures, dislocations, or any other type of physical damage was detectable.
The last test was considered to be a worst case scenario - an impinged turtle unable to
escape because it was tied to a draghead. Under normal circumstances, it is questionable
whether these vessels could actually impinge a sea turtle with such low suction forces. If a
sea turtle were to accidentally become impinged, at such low suction forces it would have
ample opportunity for escape due to bottom irregularities.

_ (4)_Affect.DeterminationRased_on_thefindings_of&oettcher_s-xe[zojd4orL=le
strandings and the results of the test dredging, it appears that these dredges, all of which have
similar dragheads and pumps, do not pose a significant threat to sea turtles. Even if a turtle small
enough to pass through the draghead were encountered, it appears highly probable that it would
pass through the dredge unharmed due to the low pump pressures involved. For these reasons, it
has been determined that continued operation of these dredges along the eastern seaboard is not
likely to adversely affect any species of sea turtle.
5.03 shortnose sturgeon
a. Status - endangered
b. Occurrence in Immediate Project Vicinity - The shortnose sturgeon occurs in rivers
along the Atlantic seaboard from the Saint John River in New Brunswick, Canada, to the Saint
Johns River, Florida; therefore, these dredges may occasionally work in the vicinity of shortnose
sturgeon populations. The species is known to use three distinct portions of river systems: (1)
non -tidal freshwater areas for spawning and occasional overwintering; (2) tidal areas in the
vicinity of the fresh/saltwater mixing zone, year-round as juveniles (to 45 cm) and during the
summer months as adults; and (3) high salinity estuarine areas (15 parts per thousand (ppt)
salinity or greater) as adults during the winter. Because of the wide range of habitats available in
the major river systems along the Atlantic seaboard, variation from this general scheme can be
found. One population, in Holyoke Pool, Connecticut, is totally landlocked.
c. Current Threats to Continued Use of the Area. Pollution, over -fishing, and blocked
access to historic spawning areas are generally considered to be the principal causes of the
decline of this species.
d. Project Impacts.
(1) Habitat - Spawning habitat for the shortnose sturgeon should lie well upstream of
the ocean inlet environments typically dredged by these vessels. In addition, juveniles usually
remain inland of saline water until about 45 cm in length. Habitat conditions normally suitable
for adults (>45cm) could occur within estuarine areas where these.vessels might be required to
work. Any sturgeon habitat within the areas dredged would be temporarily disturbed during
maintenance. These dredges restore navigation channels to their authorized dimensions, in
essence, reestablishing a previously existing condition. No permanent modification of habitat
will occur.
(2) Food Sunnly - The shortnose sturgeon is a bottom feeder, consuming various
invertebrates and occasionally plant material. Adult foraging activities normally occur at night in
shallow water areas adjacent to the deep water areas occupied during the day. Juveniles are not
known to leave deep water areas and are expected to feed there. All bottoms dredged as a part of
a given maintenance activity will suffer temporary declines in benthic fauna populations in
comparison to adjacent undisturbed areas. Given adequate recovery time, future channel bottoms

would be expected to continue to support benthic populations similar to those existing prior to
maintenance dredging.
(3) Relationship to CrilioUeriods in Life Cycle - Maintenance dredging with these
vessels can be performed -at any time of year. Compliance with seasonal restrictions is the
responsibility of the host Corp District; if requested to dredge in a given area, it is assumed that
the host Corps District has coordinated the activity and obtained the necessary environmental
clearances.
Adults could occur in some of the areas that may be dredged by these vessels. Because of the
mobility of adults, they should be able to avoid the slow moving dredging equipment if they
exhibit flight behavior when approached. Whether or not this occurs is unknown. From the sea
turtle tests performed in New River Inlet and described above, it is known that the suction
dragheads of these vessels exhibit very low suction forces and have very small openings, ranging
from 3".X 5" for the Currituck and 5.5"x 8" for the sidecast dredges. Given the size of shortnose
sturgeon which would be expected to occupy the areas being dredged (>45cm = 17.7"), the low
suction forces and small openings, and an expected flight response, it is unlikely that an adult
sturgeon would be taken under normal circumstances.
(4) Affect Determination - Analysis of the life history and range of the shortnose
sturgeon and the general, physical characteristics of the areas likely to be dredged within that
range indicate that these dredges may occasionally be working in the vicinity of the species.
Project maintenance should not result in significant habitat modification and feeding areas will
not be significantly affected. Spawning areas and nursery areas for juveniles would be expected
to occur outside of the areas normally dredged, but adult shortnose sturgeon could be present in
dredging areas. Since the shortnose sturgeon which occupy the project area are mobile, they
should be able to avoid locations being disturbed by dredging. Assuming a worst case, based on
the low suction forces of these vessels and the small size of the draghead openings, direct
impingement is considered unlikely. For these reasons, it has been determined that continued
operation of these vessels along the eastern seaboard is not likely to adversely affect the
shortnose sturgeon.
6.00 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
6.01 Factors Considered
This biological assessment has analyzed the potential impacts associated with the
maintenance of coastal inlets along the eastern seaboard with sidecast dredges and the splithull
hopper dredge Currituck, on those listed species which the National Marine Fisheries Service
believes may be in the project area. Factors which were considered in making effect
determinations were as follows:
* Project location in relation to distribution of listed species.
' Types of environmental impacts created by the project, including secondary impacts.
* Seasonality of occupation of the area by listed species.

* Life history requirements and behavior of listed species.
* Human use pressures on the area.
6.02 Conclusion
Through analysis of the above mentioned factors, it has been determined that the continued use
of these vessels to maintain shallow coastal inlets along the eastern seaboard is not likely to
adversely affect any listed species.
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ATTACHMENT A

U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers
Wilmington. District
Floating Plant
Manual

Surveyboat Gillette
Vessel Characteristics
and Specifications
Hull Material Aluminum
Length, Overall 64'-11-5/8"
Beam, Overall 18'-0"
Draft, FWD 2'-5"
Draft, AFT 4'-6"
Vertical Clearance 26'-0"
Speed, light 24 MPH
Speed, loaded 22 MPH
Tonnage, Gross 71.85 tons
Displacement 26.31 tons
Propulsion Engines:
Main Engine- 2 ea 12V71 TI GM Diesel, 1040 HP, total
Propellers- 2-30"d x 32"p 4-blade (2 1 /2" shaft)
Auxiliary Power-20 KW AC Generator GM 2-71 Diesel
Bunker Capacity: 1200 gal diesel fuel
Crew: 2-4
Radar:
Furuno Model 805D
Loran:
Micrologic ML-2000
Radio:
Motorola VHF FM 163.4125 Mhz-Syncom 10- Synthesized Regency
MT-5500 XL
Survey Equipment:
Entron Pentium PC
Hypack surveying/navigation software
Ashtech GPS navigation system
Trimble Navbeacon system
Ross 200 and 28Khz dual frequency echosounder
Reson Seabat multibeam system
y.
TSS heave compensation system
Hazen automated tide gage system
Launch:
16' Aluminum Skiff, Monark COV
Gillette - Pape 1

Snagboat Snell
Radio Call Letters:AEGC
Performs clearing and snagging and wreck removal in AIWW, navigable rivers and other
channels. Has capability for driving piling, construction and repairs of fender systems, dikes,
jetties, and dolphins. Serves as derrick -boat, refueling vessel, clamshell dredge, etc. Works in
Wilmington and Charleston Districts.
Built: Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company in 1945, originally designated Navy YSD 78.
Converted: 1967 by New Bern Shipyard, New Bern, NC. This conversion involved virtual
rebuilding, including repowering, construction of house and replacement of practically all
machinery. A large section of underwater hull plating was replaced.
Vessel Characteristics and Specifications:
Gross Tonnage 185 long tons
Displacement
323 long tons
Length, Overall
104'-0"
Beam
31'-2"
Depth, Molded
7'-9"
Draft, Aft
5'-6"
Draft, Forward
4'-W
Propulsion Equipment: (Diesel)
Engines: 2 each, GM, Model 12V71, each 350 HP, total 700 HP
Propellers: 2 each, 4-blade, 42"d x 32"p
Reduction Gear: Twin disc, Ratio 3:1
Twin Rudders with Wheels in Tunnels
Speed:' 9.5 MPH
—= - - -- - Jet pump with GM 371 engine
Generators: 2, 45 KW AC diesel generators, GM 371 engine
Snell - Page 2

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GM 6V53 engine with Hydraulic graple device
Boom, Length:
35 -84 ft. telescope
Biker Capacity:
I u,uuu §91 diiiii
Portable Water:
4,000 gal
Cruising Radius:
2600 miles
Water Pump:
(Jet & Dewatering) 4" Diesel powered
Air Compressor:
350 CFM/3-53 Diesel
Steering and engine
controls.on bridge wings
Radio Equipment:
Motorola MICOM-X, single side band' 2.3000 MHZ thru 20.00 MHZ
Loran C Furuno & Micrologic ML5500 Loran
G.P.S. Plotter Positioning Gear
2-Regency Polaris MT5500 VHF Marine Band 156-163 MHZ
Transceiver WX1, WX2, WX3, WX4
Cellular Phone
Crew: 6 men
Radar: Furuno Model FP5080, .25mi scale to 48 mi. scale
Fathometer•'Standard-Horizon
NOTE: The quarters are centrally air conditioned; galley is fully equipped with freezer locker
and all necessary gear. The mess area serves as a recreation room with TV installed. The
master, Chief Engineer and crew have private quarters.
Launch: 17' fiberglass, Boston Whaler, with 90 HP Mercury outboard motor propulsion unit,
COB
SM11- Papa 3

Hopper Dredge Currituck
Radio Call Letters: AEFR
Home Port: Wilmington, North Carolina
This vessel works in the shallow -draft ocean bar channels along the Atlantic Coast. However,
in addition to removing dredged material from the channel, the CURRITUCK can transport the
material to the downdrift beach and deposit it in the surf zone to nourish sand -starved beaches.
Type: Seagoing, split -hull hopper dredge, steel construction, full diesel, with twin outboard
propulsion units.
Built: Barbour Boat Works, New Bern, North Carolina, 1974.
Converted to Dredge: US Army Engineer Yard, Eagle Island, North Carolina, 1977
Vessel Characteristics and Specifications:
Gross Tonnage 484tons
Displacement, Light 175 long tons
Displacement, Loaded 615 long tons
Length, Overall 150'-0"
Beam, Molded 30'-7"
Draft, Light 3'-4"
Draft, Loaded 7'-6"
Hopper Capacity 315 cubic yards
Propulsion Equipment:
Engines- 2 Detroit Diesels GM 12-V-71, 350 HP @ 1800 RPM
Outboard Propelling Units- Holland Roerpropeller,
Model HRP 350 Deckunit
Speed, Loaded Approx: 8 MPH
Speed, Light: 9.5 MPR
Bunker Capacity: 3600 gal diesel fuel
Curdtuck - PaV 4

Primer mover- 2 ea GM 6V-71
Dredge Pumps- 2 ea HDM-32-12x10; 400 RPM -Dredge Master's direct coupled
Drag hoisting winches -
Total Compliment:
Braden Series PD 12C
11 men split into 2 crews
Radio:
Regency Polaris MT-5500 VHF, Programmable 20 channel scanner, 88 channels-20 scan
and monitor all US, monitor 16 channels, scan 4 weather channels
ICOM - VHF Marine Transceiver IC-M120
Raytheon - Ray 90 VHF -FM Radio Telephone
ICOM - IC-MB10 HF Marine Transceiver
Audiovox Cellular Phone
Radar:
Furuno, FR 8100D
Fathometer:
Furuno FCV-667
Compass:
Magnetic - C. Plath
Gyro:
Sperry SR130. with Repeator
Loran:
Furuno, LC 90
Rayplot 7001
Generator:
2 ea 45 KW GM 3-71, HP @ 1800, and 30 KW standby
Launch:
16' aluminum work boat and 50 HP Johnson outboard
Grrdtuck - Page 5

Sidecasting Dredge Fry
Radio Call LettersAESY
Home Port: Wilmington, North Carolina
The FRY was converted to a sidecasting dredge in 1972 by the Philadelphia District. Prior to
that time, the MERR/TT had been assigned to maintain four inlet projects in New Jersey in
addition to her schedule in North Carolina. The MERRLTT'S schedule was such that the
Wilmington District was unable to keep up with the work and Wilmington assisted Philadelphia
in constructing the dredge FRY. The FRY is identical to the MERR/7T in all major respects.
The FRY was transferred to Wilmington for operation in the sidecasting fleet in 1983. The FRY
was staffed for two -shift operation and has permitted the sidecasting fleet to maintain the
schedule and react to emergency needs.
Vessel Characteristics and Specifications:
Gross Tonnage 202 tons
Displacement 354 long tons
Length, Overall 104' - 2"
Beam, Molded
30' - 0"
Breath, with drags
in work position
40' - 10"
Depth, Molded
7' - 9"
Draft
4' - g"
Draft, Loaded
5' - 11"
Draghead & Hoppers
2 Brunswick Adjustable
Drags
10"d
Discharge Pipe
12"d, 80' in length, casts material 100' from centerline
Propulsion Equipment:
Main Engines- 2 each Detroit Diesel, 12-cylinder, Total 700 HP @ 1850 RPM
Reduction Gear -Twin Disc; 3:1
Propellers- 2 each, 4-blade, 36, 34 pitch
Fry - Page 6

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Pumps, 2 each 10" suctions, 10' discharges combine into 12 discharge
Pump engines 2 each, Detroit Diesel, 6V71, 230 HP @ 1850 RPM
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Dredging Depth, 6' to 25'
Auxiliary Power:
Generators- 2-75KW each. Powered by Detroit Diesel 4-71 engines.
Derrick:
Speed:
Bunker Capacity:
Total Compliment:
Radar:
Crane capacity, 4.5-ton
Electric -hydraulic operation
8.5 MPH (light), 7.5 MPH (loaded)
10,000 gal diesel oil
14 men (2 crews of.7 men each)
Furuno FR 8111
Radio:
Motorola Micomix single side band
Motorola VHF FM SYNTOR 136-174 Mhz
MODOR TRITON UHF FM Channel 16, 6, 13, 21A, 22A, 23A, WEA
KOM K-M56 VHF Marine Transceiver
A.R.C. President 40-channel CS radio
Fathometer: Raytheon Model, V820 Recorder and
Datamarine International offshore digital
Loran: Micrologic Model- ML-320 and Model Explorer 11 Loran C
Compass: Danforth Constellation
Loud Hailer: Raytheon 430
Gyro: Sperry MIC 27 Model
Vertical Clearance from Waterline:
53' mast up, 39 mast down
Launch: CON- Boston Whaler- 16'-6', 90 HP Evinrude Motor
Fry -PV&7

;tirig Dredge M
Radio Call Letters:AEVZ
Home Port: Wilmington, North Carolina
Performs -dredging work in numerous inlets along the South Atlantic Coast. Is especially suited
to maintenance of shallow, unstablized inlets where larger hopper dredges cannot operate due
to strong currents and ocean environment. Often serves hopper and larger sidecasting dredges
by constructing pilot channels across limiting shoals, widening channels into high bank areas,
serving as fueling barge in emergencies.
Type: Seagoing sidecasting dredge, steel construction, side drags, port and starboard, full
diesel, twin screw, twin rudder.
Built: US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC, in 1944 and designated YSD-59.
Converted to Dredge: 1964 by Wilmington Shipyard, Inc., Wilmington, NC.
Vessel Characteristics and Specifications:
Gross Tonnage 195 long tons
Displacement 342 long tons
Length, Overall 104'-0"
Beam, Molded 30'-0"
Width, Overall Over
Drag Elbow 35'-0"
Depth, Molded 7'-9"
Draft, Bow 4'-8"
Draft, Stern 5'-6"
Hoppers None
Drags 2 Brunswick Adjustable
Discharge 12"d, 80' centerline of ship plus
10' extension- cast material
100 feet from centerline.
Propulsion Equipment:
Main Engines- 2 ea. GM 12V71, 350 HP ea
Total 700 HP @ 1850 RPM
Reduction Gear- 3:1, Twin Disc, MG 514
Propellers- 2 ea, 3-blade, 3'-6"d, 2'-8" pitch
Mernrt - Page 8

Runner, 34" 3-vane n w .,,av uw na,ye
RPM, 500
ump engine, 1N1, 1201, 340 HP @ 1800 RPM, Chain drive (3.66: 1)
Sidecasting capacity, 300 to 450 cy/hr
Dredging depth, 6' to 25'
A.C. Generators:
2 AC 90 KW-4-71
Derrick:
Driven by electric hydraulic pump, approximately 6-ton lifting capacity
at typical operating boom angle
Potable Water tank:
4000 gal capacity
Speed: 1
7.5 MPH
Bunker Capacity:
10,000 gal diesel
Cruising Radius:
1,200 miles
Total Crew:
7-Single Shift Operation
NOTE: Quarters are fully air conditioned accomodations for 8 men including 2 officers, galley,
no recreation room, TV installed for use after hours. No visitor quarters available.
Loran:
North Star GPS-Loran 800
Radio:
CAI SSB 5400 Khz
Regency Polaris MT5500XL
Fathometee
ICOM M-120, Gradurte 301, International Offshore- Furuno-FCV-667
Compass:
Sperry Gyro
Vertical Clearance
from Waterline:
46'
Launch:
17' Fiberglass-1987 Boston Whaler, 90hp Evinrude, COB
Aluminum Skiff:
16' COB
Radar:
Furuno FR 8111
Merritt - pme 9

Sidecasting Dredge Schweizer
Radio Call Letters:AEWS
Home Port: Wilmington, North Carolina
Performs dredging work in numerous ocean inlets along the Atlantic Coast from Florida to New
England. This vessel is especially suited to maintenance of the shallow, unstablized inlets
where shallow channels prohibit operation of the larger hopper dredges.
Type: Seagoing sidecasting dredge,steel construction, side drags, port and starboard, full
diesel, twin screw and twin rudder.
Built: 1946 by Missouri Valley Bridge Company and originally designated Navy YF-865.
Converted to Dredge: 1966 by Boland Machine and Manufacturing Company from Navy
YF-865.
Vessel Characteristics and Specifications:
Gross Tonnage
Displacement
Length of Hull
Length, Overall Including Discharge Pipe
Beam, Molded
Width, Overall Over Drag Elbow
Draft, Bow'
Draft, Stern
Hoppers
Drags
Discharge Pipe
Propulsion Equipment -
Main Engines:
Reduction Gear:
Propellers:
361 long tons
550 long tons
133'-7"
188'-6"
30'-0"
38'-0"
7'-9"
9'-0"
None
2 Brunswick type
12"d, 99' long.
Casts material 80' from side of vessel
2 ea GM-16-V-149, 900HP @ 1800RPM, total 1800HP
Twin disc gears MG 540; 4.6 to 1
60" dia X 66" pitch, stainless steel, 4-blade
Schweizer -Page r0

RPM- 450
z5ioecasting capacity- 650 cy/hr
Dredging depth- 9' to 20'
Speed: 9 MPH
Bunker Capacity: 8,600 gal
@SPACE =
Total Crew: 3 Officers, 4 men
Radio:
Motorola Micomix, SSB, 2300 Khz, 2326, 2350, 4090, 5400, 5437.5, 6785, 6790
Motorola VHF FM Maritime Channels 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 26
Motorola VHF FM Channels 18A, 68, 70, 24,28, 21A, 22A, 23A, 81A, WX1, WX3
Regency Polaris 5500XL VHF FM
Radar: Furuno FCR 1411
Fathometer: Standard: DST Slant Bar 21 with Bronze Transducer
Compass: Sperry Gyro SR/30
Vertical Clearance
from Waterline: 43'
Launch: 17' fiberglass, 1987 Boston Whaler, 90 hp, Evinrude, COB
AC Generators: 2 ea 100 KW GM 6-71-175 HP @ 1806 RPM
Emergency AC
Generator: 1 ea 45 KW GM-3-71-HP @ 1800 RPM
Schvmkor -Page I I

Wilmington District Engineer Yard
Located west side of the Cape Fear River, two miles downstream from Wilmington on Eagle
Island, North Carolina, this facility is a repair yard and a storage area serving equipment on two
multi -purpose flood control projects, two low flow water storage - flood control reservoirs,
three locks and dams, highway bridges, and all the floating plant owned by the District. The
site contains 3.3 acres with 7 buildings and a wharf. The area is enclosed by a 6' high chain
link fence with a security gate at the entrance. Each building is secured by door locks.
The yard is under the supervision and direction of the Operations Branch,
Construction -Operations Division. The permanent work force at this facility consists of a
superintendent and generally five additional full-time employees.
Two four -man survey parties, the survey boat GILLETTE and several small survey boats are
also based at the yard.
The yard is equipped with a carpenter shop and well equipped machine/welding shop, a
warehouse, and an equipment shelter. Two docks and a steel bulkhead afford vessel berthing
facilities.
Considerable welding and mechanical work is done at the yard on dredging equipment for the
SNELL, FRY, MERRITT, SCHWEIZER, and CURRITUCK and on machinery and fixtures for the
flood control projects, locks, dams, bridges, and vessels.
Eng, merYard - Page 12

Hull Material:
Length, Overall:
Beam, Overall:
Displacement.
Draft:
Highest Fixed Point:
Speed:
Propulsion Engines -
Main -Engine
Horsepower
Propeller
Drive
Auxiliary Power:
Bunker capacity:
Crew:
Radio:
Surveyboat Wanchese
Vessel Characteristics and Specifications
Aluminum
25'-0"
8'-0"
2.6 tons (light), 3.2 ton (loaded)
8'-0"
31 MPH (light),
30 MPH (loaded)
1 ea. 6 BT 5.9 Cummings
210 @ 2600 RPM's
1 ea. 19" dia., 3-blade, 20 pitch Nibral cupped
1 ea. Marine Drive
1 each Kohler diesel generator 12 KW
2 each @ 40 gal
2-3
Motorola Micor VHF FM 163.4125 Mhz and 163.4375 Mhz District Radio
Regency 5500 XL VHF FM Channels 6,9,13,16,22A,24,26,28,WX1
Survey Equipment: Entron Pentium PC
Hypack surveying/navigation software
NovAtel GPS system
Trimble Navbeacon system
Innerspace Technology thermal depth sounder model 448
TSS heave compensation system
Wamhese - Page 13

Surveyboat Beaufort
Vessel Characteristics and Specifications
Material of Hull:
Aluminum
Length, Overall:
47' 6"
Beam, Overall:
15'
Displacement:
14.3 long tons, light, 17.4 long tons, loaded
Vertical Clearance
Required:
16'-6"
Draft, Normal Loaded,
Forward:
2'-6-
Draft, Normal Loaded,
Aft:
4'-6"
Speed:
26 Knots
Propulsion Engine:
2 GM Diesel 8-V92 TI, 570 HP each at 2300
Bunker Capacity:
800 gal diesel fuel
Cruising Radius:
500 miles
Crew:
2
Propellers:
Two 4-blade, 26" diameter, 25" pitch Nibral
Survey Equipment:
Entron Pentium PC
Hypack surveying/navigation software
Trimble Navigation GPS system
Trimble Navbeacon System
Innerspace Technology thermal depth sounder model 448
TSS heave compensation system
Radar:
Furuno 805D, Marine Radar
Radio Equipment:
Motorola SYNTOR VHF FM District Communications
Northstar 800 Loran C
Regency Polaris MT 5500 XL VHF
Beaufort - Page 14 1

REPORT OF OPERATIONS FOR CURRITUCK
River!
Carolina Beach
Eagle Island
NOVNew
30 - Jan 30, 1996
Jan 31 - Feb 5, 1996
Feb 6 - 27, 1996
Carolina Beach
Feb 28 - Mar 14, 1996
Barnegat Inlet
Manasquan Inlet
Barnegat Inlet
Green Harbor
Block Island
Mar 15 -Apr 12, 1996
Apr 13 - Apr 22, 1996
Apr 23 - 28, 1996
Apr 29 - May 30, 1996
May _31- Jun 7, 1996
Sesult Harbor
Jun 8 - 21, 1996
Barnegat Inlet
New River Inlet
Jun 22 -Aug 14, 1996
Aug 15 - 26,1996
Staten Island
Mays Shipyard
Aug 27 - Sep 30, 1996
Oct 1 - 31, 1996
Barnegat Inlet
Carolina Beach
Eagle Island
Lockwoods Folly
Eagle Island
New River Inlet
Nov 1 -Dec 4,1996
Dec 5 - Dec 13, 1996
Dec 14 - Dec 20, 1996
Dec 21 -Jan 19, 1997
Jan 20 - 27, 1997
Jan 28 - 31, 1997
Eagle Island
Feb 1 - 5, 1997
Cape May
Feb 6-10,1997
Barnegat Inlet
Feb 11-26,1997
Jones Creek
Feb 27 - Mar 24,1997
Barnegat Inlet
Cuttyhunk, Ma
Woodhole, Ma
Mar 25 - Apr 26,1997
Apr 27 - May 6,1997
7-May-97
Green Harbor
Barnegat Inlet
Topsail Inlet
Drum Inlet
May 8 - Jun 6, 1997
Jun 7 -Jul 20,1997
Jul 21 -Aug 17,1997
Aug 18 - 30, 1997
Lockwoods Folly
Carolina Beach
Aug 31 -Sep 15, 1997
Sep 16 - 30,1997
Carolina Beach
Oct 1 -11, 1997
Eagle Island
Oct 12 -15, 1997
Barnegat Inlet
Oct 28 - Nov 29, 1997
Bennett's Creek
Nov 30 - Dec 12,1997
Rudee Inlet
Dec 13 -18, 1997
Drum Inlet
Dec 19 - Jan 18,1 998
Lockwood's Folly
Jan 19 - Feb 2, 1998
Carolina Beach
Feb 3 -15, 1998
Engineer Yard
Feb'16 - Mar 5,1998
Rudee Inlet
Mar 5 -14, 1998
Manasquan Inlet
Barnegat Inlet
,Mar 15 - Apr 1, 1998
Apr 2 - 27, 1998
Repairs at Manasquan
! 28-Apr-98 j
Green Harbor
;!Apr 29 - May 23, 1998

MERRITT
REPORT OF OPERATIONS FOR MERRITT
LOCATION
DATE
Eagle Island
Oct 1-10,1996
New River Inlet
Oct 10 -Nov 15, 1996'
Bogue Inlet
Nov 16 - 24,1996
Norshipco
Nov 25 - Jan 5,1997
Eagle Island
Jan 6-14,'1997
Carolina Beach
Jan 16 - Mar 11,1997
Lockwoods Folly
Mar 12 -Apr 7, 1997
Topsail Inlet
Apr 8 - 21, 1997
New River Inlet
Apr 22 - May 28, 1997
Carolina Beach '
May 29 - Jun 16, 1997
New River Inlet
IJun 17 -Jul 7,1997
New Topsail Inlet
Jul 8 - 9, 1997
Eagle Island
jJul 10 - 20, 1997
Bogue Inlet
Jul 21 - Sep 7,1997
New Topsail Inlet
Sep 8 - 30, 1997
New Topsail Inlet
Oct 1 - 27, 1997
Eagle Island
Oct 28 - Nov 2, 1997
Bogue Inlet
Nov 3-16,1997
Drum Inlet
Nov 17 - Dec 9, 1997
New Topsail Inlet
Dec 10 -16, 1997
Carolina Beach
Dec 17 - Jan 16, 1998
Oregon Inlet
Jan 17 - Feb 25, 1998
Bogue Inlet
Feb 26 - Mar 14, 1998
Carolina Beach
Mar 15 - Apr 16, 1998
New River Inlet
Apr 17 - May 11, 1998
!
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FRY
_
REPORT OF OPERATIONS FOR FRY
LOCATION
DATE
LOCATION
DATE '
Topsail Inlet
Dec 28 - Jan 4, 1996
New River Inlet
Dec 28 - Jan 24, 1997
Bogus Inlet
Jan 5 - Feb 1, 1996
Engineer Yard
Jan 25 -Feb 12,1997
Lockwoods Folly
I Feb 2 - Mar 5, 1996
New River Inlet
Feb 13 - Mar 19,1997
Topsail Inlet
Mar 6 - 25, 1996
Drum Inlet
Mar 20 - Apr 30, 1997
New River Inlet
Mar 26 - Apr 9, 1996
Carolina Beach
May 1 - 4, 1997
Lockwoods Folly
Apr 10 - 24,1996
Engineer Yard
May 5 -15, 1997
New River Inlet
Apr 25 - May 7, 1996
Braswell Shipyard
May 16 - Jun 5, 1997
Eagle Island _
May 8 -10, 1996
Folly Beach, SC
Jun 6 - Jul 9, 1997
Carolina Beach
May 11 - Jun 2, 9996
Town Creek, SC
Jul 10 - Sep 3, 1997
Lockwoods Folly
Jun 3-14,1996
Carolina Beach
Sep 4 - 10, 1997
Folly Beach, SC
Jun 15 - Jul 9, 1996
New River Inlet
Sep 11 - 30, 1997
Lockwoods Folly
Jul 10 -Jul 18, 1996
New River Inlet
Oct 1 - 8, 1997
Bogus Inlet
Jul 19 - 31, 1996
Lockwoods Folly
Oct 9 -19, 1997
Eagle Island
Aug 1 -14, 1996
Eagle Island
Oct 20 - 24, 1997
New Topsail Inlet
Aug 15 - 2911996
New River Inlet
Oct 25 - Nov 16, 1997
Carolina Beach
Aug 30 - Sep 6, 1996
Bogue Inlet
Nov 17 - Dec 14, 1997
Eagle Island
Sep 7 -10, 1996
Engineer Yard
Dec 15 - 20, 1997
Lockwoods Folly
Sep 11 - 23, 1996
New River Inlet
Dec 21 - 28,1997
Carolina Beach
Sep 24 - 27,1996
Eagle Island
Dec 29 -Jan 1, 1998
New River Inlet
Sep 28 - 30,1996
New River Inlet
Jan 2 - 5, 1998
New River Inlet
Oct 1 - 30, 1996
New Topsail Inlet
Jan 6 - Feb 2, 1998
Bogue Inlet
Oct 31 - Nov 13,1996
Cape May Inlet
Mar 12 - 31, 1998
Carolina Beach
Nov 14 - 23,1996
Eagle Island
Apr 1 - 8, 1998
Engineer Yard
Nov 24 - 28,1996
Topsail Island
Apr 9 - 20,1998
Masonboro Inlet
Nov 29 - Dec 5, 1996
Engineer Yard
Apr 21 - 22, 1998
Bogue Inlet
Dec 6-2 1996
Clark Creek
Apr 23 - May 20, 1998
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SCHWEIZER
REPORT OF OPERATIONS FOR SCHWEIZER
LOCATION
DATE
Oregon Inlet
Oct 1 - Mar 13, 1996
Cape May
Mar 14 - 25,1996
Oregon Inlet
Mar 26 - May 1,1996
Bulls Bay
May 2 - Jun 24,1996
Eagle Island
Jun 25 --Sep 9,1996
Oregon Inlet
Sep 10 - 25,1996
Oregon Inlet
Sep 26 - 30,1996
Oregon Inlet
Oct 1 -Mar 2,1997
Cape May
Mar 3 -19, 1997
Eagle Island
Mar 20 - Apr 14,1997
Oregon Inlet
Apr 15 - Jun 9, 1997
McClellanville, SC
Jun 10 -17, 1997
Eagle Island
18Jun-97
Oregon Inlet
Jun 19 - Sep 30, 1997
Oregon Inlet
Oct 1 -Dec 15, 1997
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ATTACHMENT C

"' t" Vr-,JLA-'CURT-L-E-STRANDINGS REPORTED DURING COASTAL INLET
DREDGING OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA: 1994 -1997
This report summarizes all sea turtle strandings reported during inlet dredging operations
from 1994 - 1997. It should be noted that 1997 dredging dates and locations are not complete
because exact starting and ending dates were not specified in the dredge schedule supplied by the
USACOE's Wilmington District. Additionally, it appears that emergency dredging operations
were not included in the schedule (i.e., Drum Inlet, August 1997).
All strandings reported in the area extending from the center of the inlets to three miles north,
three miles south, and three miles inland (hereinafter referred to as the search area) are included in
the summary. The search area for inlets bordered by beaches with an east -west orientation
extends three miles east, three miles west, and three miles north (inland) from the center of the
inlet. Listed below are the inlets and the range of coordinates that form their respective search
area.
Oregon Inlet:
350
45.0'
- 350 49.1'
N
75°
30.2'
- 750 35.0'
W
Drum Inlet:
340
49.2'
- 340 53.0'
N
760
16.5'
- 760 22.0'
W
Bogue Inlet:
340
37.9'
- 340 41.2'
N
770
09.5'
- 770 04.0'
W
New River Inlet:
340
30.7'
- 340 34.4'
N
770
17.9'
- 770 22.9'
W
New Topsail Inlet
Masonboro Inlet:
Carolina Beach Inlet:
Lockwood Folly Inlet:
340 19.0' - 34° 22.5' N
770 37.3' --770 41.6' W
340 08.9' - 340 13.5' N
770 47.0' - 770 51.6' W
340 02.7' - 340 07.2' N
770 51.0' - 770 56.7' W
330 54.6' - 330 57.0' N
780 11.1' - 780 17.5' W

Listed below are the inlets for which no strandings were reported in the search area.
Dredging periods are included for verification by the USACOE.
Bogue Inlet:
No strandings were reported during the following dredging periods:
07/28/95 - 07/31/95
O1/05/96 - 01/31/96
07/09/96 - 08/31/96
New River Inlet:
11/01/96 - 11/30/96
02/15/97 - 02/28/97
07/31/97 - 07/31/97
No strandings were reported during the following dredging periods:
10/01/94 - 10/11/94
12/01/94 - 12/31/94
08/01/95 - 08/31/95
10/01/95 - 10/31/95
12/08/95 - 01/15/96
Masonboro Inlet:
10/01/96 - 10/31/96
02/01/97 - 02/15/97
06/01/97 - 06/30/97
08/01/97 - 08/31/97
No strandings were. reported during the following dredging period:
12/01/96 - 12/31/96
Carolina Beach:
No strandings were reported during the following dredging periods:
11/01/94 - 11/27/94
12/01/94 - 12/31/94
04/01/95 - 04/10/95
08/01/95 - 08/31/95
09/01/95 - 09/06/95
10/01/95 - 10/22/95
03/01/96 - 03/14/96
05/01/96 - 05/31/96
07/10/96 - 07/31/96
09/01 /96 - 09/30/96
O1/01/97 - 02/28/97

Definitions of variables and cell values found in the tables below:
Dredge Period - span of time a dredging operation took place.
Strn. Date - stranding date.
Lat. - latitude (stranding location).
Long. - longitude (stranding location).
Cond. - condition of turtle carcass.
Cause - probable cause of turtle stranding.
Cells with n/a indicate that no strandings were reported during the respective dredging
period.
CCL (found under "Carapace Measurements") - curved carapace length.
CCW (found under "Carapace Measurements") - curved -carapace width.
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Table 1. Sea Turtle strandings reported during dredging operations in Oregon Inlet, North Carolina, 1994 - 1997.
DREDGE.STRN.
CARAPA
t
PERIOD
DATE
SPECIES
LAT.
LONG.
COND.
CAUSE & COMMENTS
MEASUREMENTS
10/01/94 -
CCL: 37.0 in.
04/30/95
11/15/94
Loggerhead
35°48.0'
75032.5'
Fresh
Unknown without injury.
CCW: 34.0
06/01/95 -
Carapace measurements
07/22/95
06/01/95
Loggerhead
35049.1'
75033.1'
Fresh
Unknown without injury.
were taken incorre&t
y' .
06/01/95 -
Severely
Unknown - a rope with a heavy wooden crate was tied
CCL: 43.0 in.
07/22/95
06/30/95
Loggerhead
35045.8'
75030.8'
decomposed
to one of its rear flippers.
CCW: 39.0 in.
06/01/95 -
1
Moderately
Boat propeller lacerations penetrated carapace: viscera
CCL: 62.0 in.
07/22/95
07/11/95
Leatherback
35045.5'
75030.6'
decomposed
. exposed.
CCW: 47.0 in.
l
10/0l/95 -
02/29/95
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
04/01/96 -
G
04/30/96
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
;
I0/01/96 -
Unknown without injury; trawling activity in
CCL: 24.2 in.
02/28/97
11/17/96
Loggerhead
35048.3'
75032.8'
Fresh
nearshore waters.
CCW: 22.7 in.
I
03/15/97 -
Moderately
Did not obtain CCL'
i
09/30/97
05/22/97
Loggerhead
35046.7'
75034.7,
decomposed
Unknown without injury.
CCW: 25.0 in.
03/15/97 -
Severely
Unknown with injury; head and right rear Flipper
CCL: 58.0 cm
f
09/30/97
06/25/97
Loggerhead
35046.2'
75032.2'
decomposed
missing.
CCW: 50.5 cm
{
03/15/97 -
Severely
Unknown with injury; head and all four flippers
CCL: 24.5 in.
09/30/97
07/06/97
Loggerhead
35°46.8'
75.32.2'
decomposed
missing.
CCW: 24.0 in.
Table 2. Sea Turtle strandings reported during dredging operations in Drum Inlet, North Carolina, 1997.
DREDGE
STN. CA
PERIOD I DATE I SPECIES I LAT. I LONG. I COND. I CAUSE & COMMENTS I MEASUREMENTS
03/01/97 -
Moderately
Unknown without injury; old, healed wound on right
CCL:
27.2 in.
P
03/31/97 03/21/97 1 Loggerhead 34053.0'
76016.6' decomposed
side of carapace.
CCW:
26.Sin,
j
03/01/97 -
Dried
Only carapace and plastron present; found in an area
CCL:
26.0
03/31/97 03/28/97 Loggerhead 34051.7'
76018.5' carcass
rarely patrolled
CCW:
25.0 in.

Table 2. Sea Turtle strandings reported
during dredging operations in Drum Inlet, North Carolina, 1997 - Tanuary 1998.
DREDGE.
STRN.
PERIOD
,
DATE
SPECIES
LAT.
LONG.
COND.
CAUSE & COMMENTS
CARAPACE
MEASURE MEI
03r10/97 -
04/30/97
03/21/97
Loggerhead
Moderately
Unknown without injury; old, healed wound on right
CCL: 27.2 In,
03/20/97 -
34°53,0'
76016.6'
decomposed
side of earn , co.
CCW: 26.5 In,
04/30/97
03/28/97
Leggerhend
34051Y
76018.5'
Dried
Only carapaoo and plastron present; found In an area
CCL; 26.0 in.
03/20/97 -
carcass
rare! Patrolled.
CCW: 25,OIn.
04/30/97
04/10/97
L tead
34050,7'
76019.4
Soverely
decorn osed
No visible wounds.
CCL: 23.5 in.
08/19/97 -
CCW: 22,5 in.
08/30/97 o/n We
n/n n/A.
I I/17/9T -
12/09/97
11/22/97
Kanp's
ridle
Moderately
Missing most of the left front ffi pper, tear in throat
nJn
CCL: 26.5 cm
11/17/97 -
34°52.7'
76017.0'
dewm sod
(per. scaven ors); shrinr & crab parts in GI Irnct.
CCW: 26.0 cm
12/09/97
12/03/97
Lo erltcad
34051.7'
76°18,3'
Moderately
deco d
3 cm hole In left side of nock,
CCL: 52.0 cm
11117/97 -
ply
Mcclaratos
49
CCW: .0 cm
in
CCL: 69.0 5. cu
CCW; GS,Scm
12/9/97 12PoS/97 Loggerhead
12/19/97-
34°50,0' 76020,1' deco d Small stole In loft side of acek,
01/1 B/98
n/A
NA
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/A

Table 3. Sea Turtle strandings reported during dredging operations in New Topsail Inlet, North Carolina, 1995 - 1997.
DREDGE
STRN.
CARAPACfE
PERIOD
DATE
SPECIES
LAT.
LONG.
COND.
CAUSE & COMMENTS
MEASUREMENTS
03/O1/95 -
03/31/95
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
12/06/95 -
12/31/95
Na
n/a
Na
Na
Na
Na
n/a
03/09/96 -
03/31/96
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
08/15/96 -
08/31/96
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
n/a
III
04/01/97 -
Severely
Carcass was buried before it was checked by a
No meal. obtained; est!
CCL:
04/31/97
04/16/97
Loggerhead.
34021.2'
77038.8'
decomposed
stranding network participant.
22.0 in.. est. CM 17,.5
in.
O8/01/97 -
09/30/97
Na
Na I
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
I ,

Table 4. Sea Turtle strandings reported during dredging
operations
in Lockwood
Folly Inlet, North Carolina, 1994 - 1997.
DREDGE
STRN.
PERIOD
DATE
SPECIES
LAT.
LONG.
COND.
10/01/94 -
CAUSE &COMMENTS
10/14/94
Na
n/a
Na
Na
n/a
01/01/95 -
rya
02/29/95
09/01/95 -
n1a
Na
n/a
Na
Na
Na
09/30/95
02/02/96 -
Na
n/a
Na
Na
n1a
Na
03/08/96
04/01/96 -
n/a
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
04/30/96
04/25/96
Loggerhead
33°54.7'
78°11.9'
Fresh
Unknown with injury; small hole on left side of neck;
09/01/96 .
right side of neck bruised: blood oozed from nose.
09/30/96
09/03196
Green
°
33 54.6'
780
Severely
Ttvo severe propeller cuts in right rear quadrant of
09/OI/96 -
Kmp
e's
15.0'
decomposed
carapace that also penetrated the plastron.
09/30/96
12/Ol/96 -
09/27/96
ridl eY
33°54.6'
78°15.8'
Moderately
decomposed
Unknown without in'ury.
01/31/97
03/01/97 -
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
Na
03/31/97
D9/01/97 -
Na
Na
n/a
Na
Na
Na
09/30/97
09/07/97
r .°°a.r.a,a
without
CCL: 64.3 cm.
CCW: 62.2 cm
CCL: 12.0 in.
CCW: 10.0 in.
CCL: 15.0 in.
CCW: 15.0in.
CCL: 53.0 cm.
CCW: 48.0cm.

ATTACHMENT D

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Figure 3. Draghead of sidecast dredge Fry. Overall, draghead is 24"X24", individual
ports are 5.5 inch square and 5.5" by 8". Intake pipe is 10" diameter.
Figure 4. Close-up of same draghead as in Figure 3.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USFWS BIOLOGICAL OPINION
These terms and conditions are non -discretionary. Unless addressed specifically below, the
terms and conditions are applicable for the maintenance dredging and placement of sand for each
project, for the life of each permit.
Terms and Conditions — All Species
23. For the life of the permit, all sand placement activities above MHW must be conducted
within the winter work window (November 16 to April 30), unless necessitated by an
emergency condition and allowed after consultation with the Service.
24. Prior to sand placement, all derelict material, large amounts of rock, or other debris must
be removed from the beach to the maximum extent possible.
25. Conservation Measures included in the permit applications/project plans must be
implemented in the proposed project. If a Reasonable and Prudent Measure (RPM) and
Term and Condition address the same requirement, the requirements of the RPM and
Term and Condition take precedent over the Conservation Measure.
26. Predator -proof trash receptacles must be installed and maintained during construction at
all beach access points used for the project construction and any maintenance events, to
minimize the potential for attracting predators of piping plovers, red knots, and sea
turtles. All contractors conducting the work must provide predator -proof trash
receptacles for the construction workers. All contractors and their employees must be
briefed on the importance of not littering and keeping the Action Area free of trash and
debris. See the Appendix for examples of suitable receptacles.
27. Pipeline placement must be coordinated with NCDCM, the Corps, the Service's Raleigh
Field Office, and the NCWRC.
28. Access points for construction vehicles should be as close to the project site as possible.
Construction vehicle travel down the beach should be limited to the maximum extent
possible.

Terms and Conditions — Piping Plovers and Red Knots
29. All personnel involved in the construction or sand placement process along the beach
shall be aware of the potential presence of piping plovers and red knots. Before start of
work each morning, a visual survey must be conducted in the area of work for that day, to
determine if piping plovers and red knots are present. Construction operations shall not begin
until individual piping plovers or red knots have exited the work are for the day.
Terms and Conditions — Sea Turtles
30. Only beach compatible fill shall be placed on the beach or in any associated dune
system. Beach compatible fill must be sand that is similar to a native beach in the
vicinity of the site that has not been affected by prior sand placement activity. Beach
compatible fill must be sand comprised solely of natural sediment and shell material,
containing no construction debris, toxic material, large amounts of rock, or other foreign
matter. The beach compatible fill must be similar in both color and grain size distribution
(sand grain frequency, mean and median grain size and sorting coefficient) to the native
material in the Action Area. Beach compatible fill is material that maintains the general
character and functionality of the material occurring on the beach and in the adjacent
dune and coastal system. In general, fill material that meets the requirements of the North
Carolina Technical Standards for Beach Fill (15A NCAC 07H .0312) is considered
compatible.
31. During dredging operations, material placed on the beach shall be inspected daily to
ensure compatibility. If the inspection process finds that non -beach compatible material,
including large amounts of shell or rock exceeding the state sediment criteria (15A
NCAC 07H .0312), is or has been placed on the beach, all work shall stop immediately,
and the NCDCM and the Corps will be notified by the permittee and/or its contractors to
determine the appropriate plan of action.
32. Sea turtle nesting surveys must be conducted within the project area between May 1 and
November 15 of each year, for at least two consecutive nesting seasons after completion
of sand placement (2 years post -construction monitoring). Acquisition of readily
available sea turtle nesting data from qualified sources (volunteer organizations, other
agencies, etc.) is acceptable. However, in the event that data from other sources cannot
be acquired, the permittee will be responsible to collect the data. Data collected by the
permittee for each nest should include, at a minimum, the information in the table, below.
This information will be provided to the Raleigh Field Office in the annual report, and
will be used to periodically assess the cumulative effects of these projects on sea turtle

nesting and hatchling production and monitor suitability of post construction beaches for
nesting. Please see REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, below.
Parameter
Measurement
Variable
Number of False
Visual Assessment of
Number/location of false crawls in nourished
Crawls
all false crawls
areas; any interaction of turtles with obstructions,
such as sand bags or scarps, should be noted.
False Crawl
Categorization of the
Number in each of the following categories:
Type
stage at which nesting
a) Emergence - no digging;
was abandoned
b) Preliminary body pit;
c) Abandoned egg chamber.
Nests
Number
The number of sea turtle nests in nourished areas
should be noted. If possible, the location of all
sea turtle nests should be marked on a project
map, and approximate distance to scarps or
sandbags measured in meters. Any abnormal
cavity morphologies should be reported as well
as whether turtle touched sandbags or scarps
during nest excavation.
Nests
Lost Nests
The number of nests lost to inundation or erosion
or the number with lost markers.
Nests
Relocated nests
The number of nests relocated and a map of the
relocation area(s). The number of successfully
hatched eggs per relocated nest.
Lighting Impacts
Disoriented sea turtles
The number of disoriented hatchlings and adults.
33. Visual surveys for escarpments along the Action Area must be made immediately after
completion of sand placement, and within 30 days prior to May 1, for two subsequent
years after any construction or sand placement event. Escarpments that interfere with sea
turtle nesting or that exceed 18 inches in height fora distance of 100 feet must be leveled
and the beach profile must be reconfigured to minimize scarp formation by the dates
listed above. Any escarpment removal must be reported by location. The Service must
be contacted immediately if subsequent reformation of escarpments that interfere with sea
turtle nesting or that exceed 18 inches in height for a distance of 100 feet occurs during
the nesting and hatching season to determine the appropriate action to be taken. If it is

determined that escarpment leveling is required during the nesting or hatching season, the
Service or NCWRC will provide a brief written authorization within 30 days that
describes methods to be used to reduce the likelihood of impacting existing nests. An
annual summary of escarpment surveys and actions taken must be submitted to the
Service's Raleigh Field Office.
34. Sand compaction must be evaluated at least twice after each sand placement event, once
in the project area immediately after completion of any sand placement event and once
after project completion between October 1 and May 1. Out -year compaction inspections
and remediation are not required if the placed material no longer remains on the dry
beach. Within 7 days of completion of sand placement and prior to any tilling (if needed),
a field meeting shall be held with the Service, NCWRC, and the Corps to inspect the
project area for compaction and determine whether tilling is needed.
a. If tilling is needed, the area must be tilled to a depth of 36 inches. All tilling
activities shall be completed prior to May 1 of any year.
b. Tilling must occur landward of the wrack line and avoid all vegetated areas that
are 3 square feet or greater, with a 3-foot buffer around all vegetation.
c. If tilling occurs during the shorebird nesting season (after April 1), shorebird
surveys are required prior to tilling per the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
d. A summary of the compaction assessments and the actions taken shall be
included in the annual report to NCDCM, the Corps, and the Service's Raleigh
Field Office.
e. These conditions will be evaluated and may be modified if necessary to address
and identify sand compaction problems.
35. A report describing the fate of sea turtle nests and hatchlings and any actions taken, must
be submitted to the Raleigh Field Office following completion of the proposed work for
each year when a sand placement activity has occurred. Please see REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS, below.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
An annual report detailing the monitoring and survey data collected during the preceding year
(required in the above Terms and Conditions) and summarizing all piping plover, red knot, and
sea turtle data must be provided to the Raleigh Field Office by January 31 of each year for review
and comment. In addition, any information or data related to a conservation measure or
recommendation that is implemented should be included in the annual report. The contact for
these reporting requirements is:

Pete Benjamin, Supervisor
Raleigh Field Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
[phone]
Upon locating a dead, injured, or sick individual of an endangered or threatened species, initial
notification must be made to the Service's Law Enforcement Office below. Additional
notification must be made to the Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office identified above and to
the NCWRC at [phone]. Care should be taken in handling sick or injured individuals and
in the preservation of specimens in the best possible state for later analysis of cause of death or
injury.
Jason Keith
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
551-F Pylon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
[phone], extension 34
ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT
36. (This condition is not applicable to this project).
37. (This condition is not applicable to this project).
HOPPER DREDGING NMFS (SARBO)
38. Permittee Use of SARBO.
a. Hopper dredging is being approved under the South Atlantic Regional Biological
Opinion (SARBO) dated 1997, which can be viewed on the ERDC web site at the
following link: http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/seaturtles/refs-bo.cfm. If the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District is contracted to perform the work and utilizes
the vessels MERRITT, CURRITUCK, or MURDEN, these dredge plants shall be subject
to the attached supplemental consultation to the SARBO (dated 9 March 1999) which
stipulates the equipment/operational standards of the SAW Shallow Draft Dredging
Fleet.
b. The SARBO includes an Incidental Take Statement (ITS) issued to the Corps.
Under the SARBO/ITS, incidental takes are authorized on a Fiscal Year (FY) (October 1

- September 30) basis to be meted out by the Division Commander, South Atlantic
Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the southeastern United States for Corps
civil and military projects. The Permittee is hereby advised to avoid any incidental take,
in that such take may trigger the cessation of hopper dredging for the remainder of that
FY. The Permittee understands and agrees that, even where it is in full compliance with
the terms and conditions of the SARBO/ITS, incidental take by the Permittee may require
suspension of the permit by the Corps. The amount of incidental take that will trigger
suspension, and the need for any such suspension, shall be determined at the discretion of
the Corps. The Permittee understands and agrees on behalf of itself, its agents,
contractors, and other representatives, that no claim, legal action in equity or for damages,
adjustment, or other entitlement against the Corps shall arise as a result of such
suspension or related action.
C. The Permittee shall immediately notify the Corps Regulatory Project Manager that
an incidental take has occurred. The Regulatory Project Manager responsible for this
project is Mr. Tyler Crumbley who may be contacted at the Wilmington Regulatory Field
Office, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington NC 28403, and by telephone at (910) 251-
4170, or e-mail [e-mail]. Dredging operations shall immediately
cease upon incidental take of any sea turtle species or Atlantic Sturgeon, which is not
covered under the SARBO but is addressed in a 7(a)(2)/7(d) letter, until the District
Commander, or his designee, notifies the Permittee to resume dredging. The Sea Turtle
or Atlantic sturgeon incidental take data form will be filled out by the Observer within 6
hours of the take event and e-mailed in pdf format to [e-mail] and
the Regulatory Project Manager. In accordance with the RBO, all hopper dredges shall
have an Observer on board who meets the guidelines as established on the website listed
in Special Condition 46 below.
39. Pre -Dredging Submittals.
a. No dredging shall be performed by a hopper dredge without the inclusion of a rigid
sea turtle deflector device. The Permittee shall electronically submit drawings to the
Regulatory Project Manager prior to commencement of dredging, showing the proposed
device and its attachment. These drawings shall include the approach angle for any and
all depths to be dredged during the dredging. The Permittee shall not commence hopper
dredging until approval of the sea turtle deflector device has been granted by the Corps.
b. The Permittee shall electronically submit detailed drawings showing the proposed drag
head grating system(s) and drag head(s), and documentation that supports grate sizing
such as dredge pump manufacturer's recommended maximum particle size dimension(s),
etc.
c. The Permittee shall electronically submit an operational plan to achieve protection of
sea turtles during the hopper dredging operation. These operational procedures are
intended to stress the importance of balancing the suction pipe densities and velocities in
order to keep from taking sea turtles.
d. During turning operations the pumps must either be shut off or reduced in speed to the

point where no suction velocity or vacuum exists. No dredging work shall be allowed to
commence until approval of the turtle deflector device has been granted by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District. Sample Turtle Deflector Design Details are
available on the website listed in Special Condition 46. A copy of the approved drawings
and calculations shall be available on the vessel during dredging operations.
40. Pre -Dredging Inspection. Within 3 days from the date of initiating the authorized work, the
Permittee shall provide to the Corps, the completed Hopper Dredge Startup Inspection Checklist
form with a written notification of the date of commencement of work authorized by this permit.
An inspection of the hopper dredge will be scheduled and performed by the Wilmington District
inspector after receipt of the notification of commencement. Inspection checklists are located on
the website listed in Special Condition 46 below.
41. Hopper Dredge Equipment. Hopper dredge drag heads shall be equipped with sea turtle
deflectors which are rigidly attached. Deflectors shall be solid with no openings in the face. No
dredging shall be performed by a hopper dredge without an installed turtle deflector device
approved by the District inspector. Sample Turtle Deflector Design Details are on the web site
indicated in Special Condition number 46 below.
a. Deflector Design.
(1) The leading V-shaped portion of the deflector shall have an included angle of less
than 90 degrees. Internal reinforcement shall be installed in the deflector to prevent
structural failure of the device. The leading edge of the deflector shall be designed to
have a plowing effect of at least 6 inches in depth when the drag head is being operated.
Appropriate instrumentation or indicator shall be used and kept in proper calibration to
insure the critical "approach angle." (Information Only Note: The design "approach
angle", or the angle of lower drag head pipe relative to the average sediment plane, is very
important to the proper operation of a deflector. If the lower drag head pipe angle in
actual dredging conditions varies tremendously from the design angle of approach used in
the development of the deflector, the 6-inch plowing effect does not occur. Therefore,
every effort should be made to insure this design "approach angle" is maintained with the
lower drag pipe.)
(2) If adjustable depth deflectors are installed, they shall be solidly attached to the drag
head using either a hinged aft attachment point or an aft trunnion attachment point in
association with an adjustable pin front attachment point or cable front attachment point
with a stop set to obtain the 6-inch plowing effect. This arrangement allows fine-tuning
the 6-inch plowing effect for varying depths. After the deflector is properly adjusted
there shall be no openings between the deflector and the drag head that are more than 4-
inches by 4-inches.
b. In -flow Baskets and overflow screening.

(1) The Permittee shall ensure that baskets or screening are installed over the hopper
inflow(s) and overflow (s) with no greater than 4-inch by 4-inch openings. The method
selected shall depend on the construction of the dredge used and shall be approved by the
District inspector prior to commencement of dredging. The screening shall provide 100%
screening of the hopper inflow(s) and overflow(s). The screens and/or baskets shall
remain in place throughout the performance of the work. The turtle deflector device and
inflow/overflow screens shall be maintained in operational condition for the entire
dredging operation. If during dredging operations, the Permittee cannot meet the
requirements of the inflow and overflow screening, the Regulatory Project Manager shall
be contacted immediately.
(2) The Permittee shall install and maintain floodlights suitable for illumination of the
baskets or screening to allow the Observer to safely monitor the hopper baskets or
screening during non -daylight hours or other periods of poor visibility. Safe access shall
be provided to the inflow and overflow baskets or screens to allow the Observer to
inspect for turtles and Atlantic sturgeons, or parts thereof, clean the baskets or screens for
the next loading cycle, and document any screening deficiencies. During periods of time
when observers are performing inspections of inflow and overflow baskets or screening,
proper lockout/tag out procedures and fall protection shall be implemented.
c. Drag head grating.
(1) Drag head grating may be used to prevent over -sized objects (relative to respective pump
and distribution system designs) from reaching and becoming lodged or damaging, the dredge
pump and/or slurry distribution system. The Permittee may not use a drag head grating system
that would prevent turtle remains from entering the hopper inflow screening. Detailed drawings
showing the proposed drag head grating system(s) and drag head(s), and documentation that
supports grate sizing (such as dredge pump manufacturer's recommended maximum particle size
dimension(s), etc.) shall be submitted. No dredging shall begin until the District inspector has
approved all grating and screening.
42. Hopper Dredge Operation.
a. The Permittee shall operate the hopper dredge to minimize the possibility of taking sea
turtles or sturgeon and to comply with the requirements stated in the Incidental Take Statement
provided by the NMFS in its SARBO.
b. The turtle deflector device and inflow/overflow screens shall be maintained in operational
condition for the entire dredging operation.
c. When initiating dredging, suction through the drag heads shall be allowed just long enough
to prime the pumps, and then the drag heads must be placed firmly on the bottom. When lifting
the drag heads from the bottom, suction through the drag heads shall be allowed just long enough
to clear the lines, and then must cease. Pumping water through the drag heads shall cease while
maneuvering or during travel to/from the disposal area. If the required dredging section includes
compacted fine sands or stiff clays, a properly configured arrangement of teeth may enhance
dredge efficiency, which reduces total dredging hours, and turtle takes. The operation of a drag

head with teeth must be monitored for each dredged section to insure that excessive material is
not forced into the suction line. When excess high -density material enters the suction line,
suction velocities drop to extremely low levels causing conditions for plugging of the suction
pipe. Dredge operators should configure and operate their equipment to eliminate all low-level
suction velocities. Pipe plugging in the past was easily corrected, when low suction velocities
occurred, by raising the drag head off the bottom until the suction velocities increased to an _
appropriate level. Pipe plugging cannot be corrected by raising the drag head off the bottom.
Arrangements of teeth and/or the reconfiguration of teeth should be made during the dredging
process to optimize the suction velocities. .
d. Raising the drag head off the bottom to increase suction velocities is not acceptable. The
primary adjustment for providing additional mixing water to the suction line should be through
water ports. To insure that suction velocities do not drop below appropriate levels, the Permittee
shall monitor production meters throughout the job and adjust primarily the number and opening
sizes of water ports. Water port openings on top of the drag head or on raised standpipes above
the drag head shall be screened before they are utilized on the dredging project. If a dredge
section includes sandy shoals on one end of a tract line and mud sediments on the other end of
the tract line, the equipment shall be adjusted to eliminate drag head pick-ups to clear the suction
line.
e. The drag head shall be buried a minimum of 6 inches in the sediment at all times to
maintain drag head efficacy in reducing incidental takes. Maximum borrow area dredge depths
identified in the attached plans shall not be exceeded to achieve this effective plowing depth.
f. During turning operations the pumps must either be shut off or reduced in speed to the
point where no suction velocity or vacuum exists.
43. Dredging Quality Management. Dredging and dredged material disposal and monitoring of
dredging projects using the Dredging Quality Management (DQM) system shall be implemented
for this DA permit. The Permittee shall ensure that each hopper dredge assigned to the work
authorized by this DA permit is equipped with DQM, previously known as `Silent Inspector', for
hopper dredge monitoring. The Permittee's DQM system must have been certified by the DQM
Support Team within one calendar year prior to the initiation of the dredging/disposal. Questions
regarding certification should be addressed to the DQM Support Center at 251-690-3011.
Additional information about the DQM System can be found at http://dgm.usace.army.mil. The
Permittee is responsible for insuring that the DQM system is operational throughout the dredging
and disposal project and that project data are submitted to the DQM National Support Center in
accordance with the specifications provided at the aforementioned website. The permittee shall
contact the National Dredging Quality Management (DQM) program
(http://dgm.usace.arin mild to assure that project information is loaded and data is being
appropriately transferred prior to project commencement.
44. Sea Turtle Non -Capture Trawl Sweeping. In order to minimize or reduce taking of turtles
during dredging, non -capture trawling may be required if the Corps determines that it is
necessary to reduce entrainment risk. This type of trawling is designed to use non -capture type
trawling equipment to sweep in the proximity of the dredging operations in order to stimulate sea

turtles to move out of the dredge path. No sea turtles will be captured using this trawling
technique. Non -capture trawl sweeping may be performed 48 hours prior to initiating dredging
and may continue throughout dredging operations. Conduct non -capture trawl sweeping
operations in the vicinity of dredge operations, but maintain a safe distance from the dredge.
Trawl equipment used (e.g. trawling nets) and trawl sweeping operations shall be conducted such
that no sea turtles or other marine organism by -catch are captured. As much as possible, non -
capture trawl sweeping shall be conducted to maximize the amount of time during each 24-hour
trawl day that the trawl equipment (e.g. trawling nets) sweeps the bottom sediment in the vicinity
of the dredging operation (i.e. maximize the bottom time with the trawling equipment). Such
trawling in the vicinity of the dredge shall be conducted continuously, stopping after every 4 to 6
hours to check the condition of the trawl equipment and assure that no turtles have been
captured.
a. Non -capture Trawl Sweeping Period. Non -capture trawl sweeping shall be conducted as
described below:
(1) A day of non -capture trawl sweeping shall be defined as 24 hours of continuous trawling.
(2) Non -capture trawl sweeping may be conducted as 24-hours of trawling as a continuous
trawl; however, two separate crews must be available on board to work two 12-hour shifts.
b. Turtle Handling and Endangered Species Permits. No sea turtles are to be intentionally
captured during non -capture trawl sweeping operations. No endangered species permits to handle
sea turtles are required for non -capture trawl sweeping. Should a sea turtle become entangled in
the trawling nets; the nearest marine facility must be notified for arrangements to be made to
transfer the animal as needed.
c. Reporting. A daily log will be kept for each non -capture trawl sweeping operations. The
non -capture trawl sweeping log will be submitted to the Regulatory Project Manager at the
completion of the project. Data to be included with this log daily will include:
(1) GIS coordinate of trawl locations at the start and end of each sweep.
(2) Times recorded for the duration of each trawl sweep.
(3) Description of dredge proximity during each sweep.
(4) General notes as appropriate (e.g. condition of equipment at the end of each sweep,
snags occurring during each sweep, incidental debris, etc.).
(5) Water Quality and Physical Measurements: Water temperature measurements shall be
taken at the water surface each day using a laboratory thermometer. Weather conditions shall be
recorded from visual observations and instruments on the trawler. Weather conditions, air
temperature, wind velocity and direction, high and low tides, sea state -wave height, and
precipitation shall be recorded on the Trawling Form on the web site indicated in Special
Condition 46 below.
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a. Non -Capture Trawl Sweeping Equipment: To reduce the chances of sea turtles
becoming entangled and caught in the net webbing during non -capture trawl
sweeping, the Contractor shall use standard flat -style shrimp trawling nets. Nets shall
have one to two-inch webbing holes, the webbing should be made of nylon material
(preferably dipped.)
1. The bag end of these nets shall be completely cut out so that the nets remaining on
the rigging are approximately 30 to 50-feet long. The nets shall be long enough to
provide a trailing length of net in the water to "stimulate turtles" to move but not
be long enough to be able to twist when: 1) being pulled in the water; 2) being
pulled up and onto the deck; 3) the vessel is stationary; or 4) the trawl vessel turns
while trawling. This net length may be shorter or longer depending on the
specific configurations of the trawler and its rigging, but must be set up to
specifically prevent the twisting of the net. The nets should be installed and
adjusted such that organisms are not being collected (turtles and other by -catch).
2. The bag end of the nets shall be cut away to create a large open end on the nets.
The webbing shall be monitored so that tears and rips do not occur in the
remaining webbing that might entangle and capture organisms (particularly
turtles).
3. To ensure that the lead line and mouth of the trawl nets maintain contact with the
seafloor as best as possible, the lead line of each net shall be rigged with weights,
mud rollers, tickler chains and/or trawling cookies (as appropriate for the
environmental conditions and sediment type).
For the first 48 hours after beginning non -capture trawling operations, pull and check the nets
every hour to evaluate and document the:
a. Status of the nets (particularly twisting of the tail end)
b. Net contents (turtles and other by catch)
and, after the first 48-hours and appropriate net configuration has been established, gradually
increase trawling times to a maximum of 2-3-hours.
e. Trawler Equipment Breakdown: Should there be a breakdown of trawler equipment
that would cause the trawler to leave the area where dredging is underway during any period
of time when non -capture trawl sweeping is required, the dredge may continue to operate for
up to 48 hours, as long as no turtles are taken, and subject to the discretion of the Regulatory
Project Manager. Should there be dangerously high seas that would cause the trawler to leave
the dredging area when non -capture trawl sweeping is required, the dredge may continue to
operate, as long as no turtles are taken; subject to the discretion of the Project Manager.
45. Endangered Species Observers: During dredging operations, observers approved by the
NMFS for sea turtles, Atlantic sturgeon and whales shall be aboard to monitor for the presence of
the species. Observer coverage shall be 100 percent (24hr/day) and shall be conducted year
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round. During transit to and from the disposal area, the observer shall monitor from the bridge
during daylight hours for the presence of endangered species, especially the Northern right whale,
during the period December through March. Records shall be kept of the date, time, and
approximate location of all marine mammal sightings. Care shall be taken not to closely
approach any whales or manatees observed during dredging. The observer shall serve as a
lookout to alert the vessel pilot of the occurrence of these animals. If any are observed, collisions
shall be avoided either through reduced vessel speed, course alteration, or both. During the
evening hours, when there is limited visibility due to fog, or when there are sea states of greater
than Beaufort 3, the dredge must slow down to 5 knots or less when transiting between areas if
whales have been spotted within 15 nm of the vessel's path within 24 previous hours. If a right
whale is sighted, the dredge operator shall maintain a 500-yard buffer between the vessel and any
whale.
During dredging operations, while drag heads are submerged, the observer shall continuously
monitor the inflow and/or overflow screening for turtles and/or turtle parts and Atlantic sturgeon
and/or Atlantic sturgeon parts. Upon completion of each load cycle, drag heads should be
monitored as the drag head is lifted from the sea surface and is placed on the saddle in order to
assure that sea turtles that may be impinged within drag head are not lost and un-accounted for.
Observers shall physically inspect drag heads and inflow and overflow screening/boxes for
threatened and endangered species take. Other abiotic and biotic debris found in the screens
during their examination for sea turtle or sturgeon parts shall be recorded and then disposed of so
as not to impede the functioning of the screens during the next load cycle.
a. Monitoring Reports. The results of the monitoring shall be recorded on the appropriate
observation sheets. There is a sheet for each load, a daily summary sheet, and a weekly summary
sheet. In addition, there will be a post dredging summary sheet. Observations sheets will be
completed regardless of whether any takes of Atlantic sturgeon, whales, or sea turtles occur. In
the event of any sea turtle or Atlantic Sturgeon take by the dredge, appropriate incident reporting
forms shall be completed. Additionally, all specimens shall be photographed with a digital
camera. These photographs shall be attached to respective reports for documentation. Dredging
of subsequent loads shall not commence until all appropriate reports are completed from the
previous dredging load to ensure completeness and thoroughness of documentation associated
with the incidental take. Reports shall be submitted to the Corps within 24-hours of the take.
Copies of the forms must be legible. Observer forms may be accessed on the web site indicated
in Special Condition 46 below.
b. Endangered Species Observer(s). A list of endangered species observer -biologists (ESOs)
that have been NMFS-approved to monitor threatened/endangered species takes by hopper
dredges can be obtained by contacting NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Region, Protected Resources
Division.
b. The Permittee shall provide a digital camera, with an image resolution capability
-of at least 300 dpi, in order to photographically report all incidental takes, without
regard to species, during dredging operations. Immediately following the incidental
take of any threatened or endangered species, images shall be provided, via email,
CD, DVD, or USB (thumb/flash/jump drive) to the Contracting Officer's
Representative in a .JPG or .TIF format and shall accompany incidental take forms.
The nature of findings shall be fully described in the incidental take forms including
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references to photographs.
46. Manatee, Sea Turtle, Atlantic Sturgeon and Whale Sighting Reports. Any take concerning a
manatee, sea turtle, Atlantic sturgeon, or whale; or sighting of any injured or incapacitated
manatees, sea turtles, or whales shall be reported immediately to the Corps by notifying the
personnel indicated in the list in Condition 38 above. A copy of the incidental take report shall
be provided within 24 hours of the incident. The Permittee shall also immediately report any
collision with and/or injury to a manatee to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National
Marine Fisheries Service, and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. If a sea turtle
and/or Atlantic sturgeon is taken by the dredge (live or dead), the Permittee shall email a PDF
version of the incidental take report to NOAA-Fisheries Southeast Region at the following email
address within 24 hours of the take: [e-mail], also providing a copy to the
Regulatory Project Manager.
47. Disposition of Sea Turtles or Turtle Parts.
a. Turtles taken by hopper dredge
(1) Dead turtles - Upon removal of sea turtle and/or parts from the drag head or screening,
observers shall take photographs to sufficiently document major characteristics of the turtle or
turtle parts including but not limited to dorsal, ventral, anterior, and posterior views. For all
photographs taken, a backdrop shall be prepared to document the dredge name, observer
company name, contract title, time, date, species, load number, location of dredging, and specific
location taken (drag head, screening, etc.). Carcass/turtle parts shall also be scanned for flipper
and Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags. Any identified tags shall be recorded on the "Sea
Turtle Incidental Take Form" that is included in the "Endangered Species Observer Program
Forms" located on the web site indicated in Special Condition number 46 above. Turtle parts
which cannot be positively identified to species shall be preserved by the observer(s) for later
identification. A tissue sample shall be collected from any lethally taken sea turtle and submitted
under the process stated in the Protocol for Collecting Tissue Samples from Turtles for Genetic
Analysis found in the website listed in Special Condition 46 above. All genetic samples
collected shall be submitted to NMFS within 30-days of collection and verification of submittal
to NMFS shall be provided to the Regulatory Project Manager. After all data collection is
complete, the sea turtle parts shall be placed in plastic bags, labeled as to the time, date, and
dredged reach of collection, kept frozen and transported to the National Marine Fisheries Service
Laboratory in Beaufort, North Carolina. If no local facility is capable of receiving the sea
turtle/parts, they should be marked (spray paint works well), weighted down and disposed of
under the direction of the Regulatory Project Manager.
(2) Live Turtles - Observer(s) shall measure, weigh, scan for Passive Integrated Transponder
(PIT) tags, and photograph any live turtle(s) incidentally taken by the dredge. If no tagging was
identified, observers shall tag the turtle using Iconnel flipper and PIT tags if they are qualified to
do so. Observer(s) or their authorized representative shall coordinate with the Regulatory Project
Manager to transport, as soon as possible, the live turtle(s) taken by the dredge to an approved
rehabilitation facility in the project area.
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48. Report Submission. The Permittee shall maintain a log detailing all incidents, including
sightings, collisions with, injuries, or killing of manatees, sea turtles, Atlantic sturgeon, or whales
occurring during the contract period. The data shall be recorded on forms available on the
website as indicated in Special Condition number 46. All data in original form shall be
forwarded directly to Wilmington District within 10 days of collection. Following project
completion, a report summarizing the above incidents and sightings shall be submitted to the
following:
a. Wilmington District Regulatory Contact: [e-mail]
b. South Atlantic Dredging Projects: [e-mail]
c. National Marine Fisheries Service
Protected Species Management Branch
263 13th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
d. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Matthew Godfrey
307 Live Oak Street
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
49. All necessary precautions and measures will be implemented so that any activity will not
kill, injure, capture, pursue, harass, or otherwise harm any protected federally listed species (sea
turtles, whales, manatee, Atlantic sturgeon, and piping plover). While accomplishing the
authorized work, if the Permittee discovers or observes a damaged or hurt listed endangered or
threatened species, the Corps will be immediately notified so that required coordination can be
initiated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS).
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
1) APPLICANT: New Hanover County do Layton Bedsole COUNTY: New Hanover
PROJECT NAME: SDI-5 Carolina Beach Inlet
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 5-12-15
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: YES
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: n/a
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MacPherson
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW:`Z-
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT:
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: 5-22-15
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC D:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO:
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE:
MAIL OUT DATE: 5-19-15
FEDERAL DUE DATE:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY
To Be Forwarded: n/a
To Be Forwarded: n/a
DISTRICT OFFICE: WILMINGTON
FEE REC'D: $
END OF NOTICE DATE: 6-12-15
DEED REC'D:
ON:
150 DAY DEADLINE:
STATE DUE DATE: 6-12-15
FED COMMENTS REC'D:
DRAFT ON.
AGENCY
DATE
COMMENTS
RETURNED
OBJECTIONS:
YES NO
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Recommendations for State Permit — Town of Carolina Beach SDI-5 (Carolina Beach Inlet)
The proposed maintenance excavation and beach nourishment activities appear to be CONSISTENT with 15
NCAC 07H.0208 (b)(1)(2) & (8)and 07H.0312(1)(2)(3) and (4). This office has no objection to the proposed
work should it be determined to be consistent with federal navigation maintenance dredging templates.
Should a permit be issued, it should require that the project be undertaken in accordance with all other state
and federal permitting requirements, and include the following conditions:
In order to protect threatened and endangered species and to minimize adverse impacts to offshore,
nearshore, intertidal and beach resources, no excavation or beach nourishment activities, including
mobilization and demobilization, shall occur from April 1 to November 15 of any year without the prior
approval of the Division of Coastal Management in consultation with the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Excavation
Prior to the initiation of any permitted activities the permittee and/or his or her contractor shall
schedule a pre -construction meeting with a Division of Coastal Management representative in
consultation with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to inspect the dredge pipeline placed
along the beach area.
3. Excavation shall not exceed approved depths and widths, with a -2.0' overcut.
4. No vegetated wetlands/marsh grass will be excavated or filled.
5. The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated
wetlands is not authorized.
6. 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], Ext. 526 or [phone] and provisions of
the North Carolina Oil Pollution and Hazardous Substances Control Act will be followed.
7. The placement of dredged materials along a swimming beach has the potential to cause a localized
increase in bacteria concentrations within the waters surrounding the project. Potential issues can be
avoided by scheduling these types of projects between November 15'' and March 31 s` of a given year.
NOTE: The permittee's contractor is advised to contact the U.S. Coast Guard at [phone], ext.
108 to discuss operations and appropriate lighting, markers, etc. for all dredge equipment.
RECEIVED
SAND DEPOSITION — BENEFICIAL PLACEMENT MAY 2 61015
8. Prior to the initiation of beneficial placement activity along each section of beach, the existing mean
high water line shall be surveyed and a copy provided to the Division of Coastal Management.
NOTE: The permittee is advised that the State of North Carolina claims title to most currently
submerged lands and future lands are raised above the Mean High Water level as a result of
this project.
9. Prior to the initiation of beach nourishment activity above the mean high water contour line within the
limits of the permittee's jurisdiction, easements or similar legal instruments shall be obtained from all
affected property owners.
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10. Temporary dikes shall be used to retain and direct flow of material parallel to the shoreline to minimize
surf zone turbidities. The temporary dikes shall be removed and the beach graded in accordance with
approved profiles upon completion of pumping activities in that particular section of beach.
11. The seaward nourishment limit shall be constructed in accordance with approved plans for each event.
12. All sand placed on the beach shall be beach compatible with existing grain size and type. Should the
dredging operator encounter sand deemed non -compatible with 15A NCAC 07H .0312 (Technical
Standards for Beach Fill Projects), outside of the areas of known non -compatible material, the dredge
operator shall immediately cease operation and contact the Division of Coastal Management. Dredge
operations shall resume only after resolution of the issue of sand compatibility.
13. During and after construction activities, a uniform, gradual slope will be maintained between the mean
high water and mean low water elevation contours so as not to endanger the public or interfere with the
public's use of the beach.
14. In order to prevent leakage, dredge pipes shall be routinely inspected. If leakage is found and repairs
cannot be made immediately, pumping of material shall stop until such leaks are fixed.
15. Once a section is complete, piping and heavy equipment shall be removed or shifted to a new section
and the area graded and dressed to final approved slopes.
16. Land -based equipment necessary for beneficial placement work shall be brought to the site through
existing accesses. Should the work result in any damage to existing accesses, the accesses shall be
restored to pre -project conditions immediately upon project completion in that specific area.
NOTE: The permittee is advised that any new access sites would require a modification of this permit.
17. The activity shall not significantly increase erosion on neighboring properties and shall not have a
significant adverse effect on important natural or cultural resources.
18. Where oceanfront development exists at elevations nearly equal to that of the native beach, a low
protective dune shall be pushed up along the backbeach to prevent slurry from draining towards the
development.
19. Dune disturbance shall be kept to a minimum. Any alteration of existing dunes shall be coordinated
with the Division of Coastal Management as well as the appropriate property owner(s). All disturbed
areas shall be restored to original contours and configuration with reference to the surveyed normal
high water line and shall be vegetated immediately following project completion in that section of beach.
20. This permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
21. The first line of stable natural vegetation (where it exists) is not to be filled or disturbed. The applicant
may request that this line be staked in the field by a representative of the Division of Coastal
Management.
23. The appropriate nourished areas shall be planted with a suitable beach grass and feVli _after
completion of berm construction. `'
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24. Any changes in the development plans will require a modification of this permit.
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25. Development carried out under this permit shall be consistent with all local requirements, AEC
Guidelines and local land use plans current at the time of authorization.
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26. This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any other required state, local, or federal
authorizations.
27. The activities shall not exceed the lateral bounds of the project as shown on the application drawings.
28. All appropriate conditions for biological resources moratoria are included as conditions of the permit.
29. Prior to commencement of work, all applicable easements shall be obtained and copies shall be
provided to the Division of Coastal Management's Wilmington Regional Office.
FILL ACTIVITIES AT DISPOSAL SITE DA-0060
30. All unconsolidated material resulting from associated grading and dredge spoil placement shall be
retained on site by effective sedimentation and erosion control measures. Prior to any land -disturbing
activities, a barrier line of filter cloth must be installed between the land disturbing activity and the
adjacent marsh or water areas, until such time as the area has been properly stabilized with a
vegetative cover.
31. All excavated material shall be confined above normal high water and landward of regularly or
irregularly flooded march behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures to prevent spillover of
solids into any marsh or surrounding waters.
32. The disposal area effluent shall be contained by pipe, trough, or similar device to a point at or beyond
the normal water level to prevent gully erosion and siltation.
33. The terminal end of the pipeline shall be positioned at or greater than 50 feet from any part of the dike
and a maximum distance from spillways to allow settlement of suspended sediments.
34. A water control structure shall be installed at the intake end of the effluent pipe to assure compliance
with water quality standards.
35. The diked disposal area shall be constructed a sufficient distance from the normal high water line or any
march to eliminate the possibility of dike erosion into surrounding wetlands or waters.
36. The spoil area shall be inspected and approved prior to beginning work by a DCM Representative prior
to the beginning of any dredge activities.
37. In order to protect water quality, runoff from the construction must not visibly increase the amount of
suspended sediments in adjacent waters.
General
38. 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.
39. The permittee and contractor shall schedule a pre -construction conference with the Division of Coastal
Management and the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to the initiation of any activities authorized by
this permit.
4 No attempt shall 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 following project completion.
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41. The permittee and contractor shall provide for proper storage and handling of all oils, chemical, 61015
hydraulic fluids, etc. necessary to carry out the project. MA
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42. No sand shall be placed on any sand bags that have been determined by the Division of Coastal
Management to be subject to removal under 15A NCAC 07H .0308(a)(2). In order to ensure
compliance with this condition, the Division of Coastal Management shall be contacted at (910 796-
7425 prior to project initiation so that Division staff may meet on site with the permittee and/or
contractor.
NOTE: Individual maintenance navigation events may require additional authorization. The permittee
shall contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to the commencement of
any such activity for a determination.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Govemor
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
May 19, 2015
[e-mail]
2 Pages
Star News
Legal Advertisement Section
Post Office Box 840
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Re: Major Public Notice Combo:
• Town of Holden Beach / Brunswick Co.
• Town of Ocean Isle Beach / Brunswick Co.
• Town of Carolina Beach / New Hanover Co.
• Town of Topsail Beach / Pender County
Kyle & Heather: Please publish the attached Notice in the Friday, May 22, 2015 issue.
The State Office of Budget & Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to
payment for newspaper advertising.
Please send the original affidavit and invoice for payment
Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington,
(number on file with Elsa Lawrence, Ref acct # 796-7215).
Please email a copy of the credit card receipt to me.
to Shaun Simpson at the NC Divison of Coastal
NC 28405, 910-796-7226. Paying by Credit Card
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our
Wilmington office.
Sincerely,
Sha��n
Permitting Support & Customer Assistance
Division of Coastal Management
RECEIVED
cc: WiRO; Michele Walker- DCM MAY 2 61015
Jonathan Howell - MHC DCM
Tyler Crumbley - USACE ae�w+wna
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]Internet: www.nocoastalmanagement.net
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NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS
113A-119(b) that on May 12, 2015, the following applications were submitted for development permits in
Brunswick County, in Areas of Environmental Concern, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, as designated under
the CAMA: The Town of Holden Beach, c% David Hewett, proposes to continue federal navigation
maintenance dredging in Lockwoods Folly Inlet and the AIWW, and associated beneficial placement along
the Holden Beach oceanfront, and the Town of Ocean Isle Beach, e% Debbie Smith, proposes to continue
federal navigation maintenance dredging in the Shallotte Inlet and the AIWW, and associated beneficial
placement along the Ocean Isle Beach oceanfront. The County of New Hanover, c% Layton Bedsole,
proposes to continue federal navigation maintenance dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet, and the AIWW, with
associated beneficial placement along the north end of Carolina Beach/Freeman Park oceanfront. In
Pender County, the Town of Topsail Beach clo Michael Moore proposes to continue federal navigation
maintenance dredging in New Topsail Inlet, Topsail Creek, Banks Channel and the AIWW, and associated
beneficial placement along the Topsail Beach oceanfront. Copies of these applications can be examined or
copied at the office of Tara MacPherson, N.C. Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources, Division of Coastal
Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405, (910-796-7425) during normal business hours.
Comments mailed to Braxton C. Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce
Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557-3421, prior to June 12, 2015 will be considered in making the permit
decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project
modification may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal agencies. Notice
of the permit decision in these matters will be provided upon written request. RECEIVED
MAY 2 91015
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
May 18, 2015
O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc.
C/o Mr. Daniel Ramsay
3215 Charles B. Root Wynd, Suite 130
Raleigh, NC 27612
Dear Mr. Ramsay:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges that on May 12, 2015 we received your completed application, acting as agent for
the SDI-5 Shallow Draft Inlet Project, whereby you are requesting State approval for Navigation Maintenance at Bogue Inlet located adjacent
to Emerald Isle in Carteret County, New Topsail Inlet located adjacent to Topsail Beach in Pander County, Carolina Beach Inlet located
adjacent to Carolina Beach in New Hanover County, Lockwoods Folly Inlet adjacent to Holden Beach in Brunswick County and Shallotte Inlet
adjacent to Ocean Isle Beach in Brunswick County. The projected deadline for making a decision on your permit application is July 27, 2015.
An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a
final action by the initial deadline stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will
serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day.
If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from May 12, 2015 you may request a meeting with the Director of the Division
of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of your project. Such a meeting will be held within five working days from the
receipt of your written request and shall include the property owner, developer, and project designer/consultant.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed development. Enclosed you will find a
"Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a
conspicuous point along your property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a
telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way fronting your property; or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private mad would
lead one into your property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by the appropriate State or Federal agency.
Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me in writing if you wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from
reviewing agencies.
Sincerely,
Tara MacP on
Field Representative
cc: Jonathan Howell, DCM
Frank Rush, Town of Emerald Isle
David Hewett, Town of Holden Beach
Layton Bedsole, Jr., New Hanover County
RECEIVED
MAY 2 B 2815
Tyler Cmmbley, USACE
Michael Moore, Town of Topsail Beach "" M"D CIIY
Chris Couddet, New Hanover County
Debbie Smith, Town of Ocean Isle Beach
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncGoastaimanagement.net
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APPLIED FOR
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New Hanover County.
COMMENTS ACCEPTED THROUG[ June 12, 2015._.
APPLICANT: FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
THE LOCAL PERMIT OFFICER BELOW:
Cnunfv of Npw Hanov r NC Div. of Coastal Management
L avton RedanlP fer r- Cnudript 127 Cardinal Dr_ Extension
236 C�'nvexrnmp-nt Center nroyp Wilmington NC 28405
Wilmington, NC28403 Tara Macpherson Field Specialist
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North Carolina
Pat McCrory
Governor
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
May 19, 2015
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Dan Sams
District Manager
DEMLR - WiRO
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
FROM: Jonathan Howell, NC DENR-DCM Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11-12-09)
SUBJECT: CAMA / D&F Permit Application Review
Applicant: New Hanover County c/o Layton Bedsole
Project Location: Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
Proposed Project: to continue federal navigation maintenance dredging, with disposal areas along
the north end of Carolina Beach/Freeman Park (oceanfront), in NH County.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Jonathan Howell at the address above by June 12, 2015. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson at [phone] when
appropriate, in depth comments with supporting data is requested.
The complete application submittal can be viewed at: ftp://www.obp-.Com
User name:NCDNR52139 Password: Nc52dNrl39
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REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. 1UN 01 1015
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This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached. Lo-1 d.s{o1-b', Q,y 4a,+ 1AQN Fl4�z 1(4,J�l :>
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This agency objects to the project for reasons describe to the attached
�comments.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Pat McCrory
Governor
Natural Resources
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
May 19, 2015 DECEIVED/NCDENR/DN11t
MEMORANDUM:
MAY 2 0 2015
TO:
Chad Coburn
401 Wetlands Water Quality Regional
DWR - WiRO
mRegional
Wilmington Office
FROM:
Jonathan Howell, NC QENR-DCM Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11-12-09)
SUBJECT:
CAMA / D&F Permit Application Review
Applicant: New Hanover County c% Layton Bedsole
Project Location: Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
Proposed Project: to continue federal navigation maintenance dredging, with disposal areas along
the north end of Carolina Beach/Freeman Park (oceanfront), in NH County.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Jonathan Howell at the address above by June 12, 2015. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson at [phone] when
appropriate, in depth comments with supporting data is requested.
The complete application submittal can be viewed at: ftp://www.obv,.com
User name:NCDNR52139 Password: Nc52dNrl39
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comlrl .
SIGNED r" .. t. DATE C- 101 1 a(i K3
RECEIVED
JUL U 7 2015
127 Cardinal Ddve Ed., Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Intemet www.ncooastalmanaQement.net
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
July 1, 2015
New Hanover County
Mr. Chris Coudriet, County Manager
230 Government Center Drive
Wilmington NC 28403
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
New Hanover County
DWR Project #: 12-0868v2
Subject Property: New Hanover County — SDI-5 Carolina Beach Inlet
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Coudriet,
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below to mimic
the depths and dimensions of the federally authorized maintenance dredging and beneficial
placement project as described in your CAMA application dated May 22, 2015. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number 3900 (GC 3900). This Certification allows you to use the General Permit No.
198000291 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the CAMA Major Permit when
issued by the Division of Coastal Management. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply
with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project
including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, Non -discharge, Water Supply
Watershed, and stormwater regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed
impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any
additional conditions listed on the following pages. RECEIVED
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
JUL 07 2015
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This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and
specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification. If you
change your project, you must notify the Division and you may be required to submit anew
application package with the appropriate fee. If the property is sold, the new owner must be 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).
2. Any final construction plans for this project must include or reference the application and plans
approved by the Division under this authorization letter and certification. The applicant will
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also be required to evaluate all acquired permits to assure that they are consistent and all relative
impacts are accounted for and shown on the construction plans. [15A NCAC 02H .0502 (b) and
15A NCAC 02H .0506 (4)] The applicant shall require his contractors (and/or agents) to
comply with all of the terms of this Certification, and shall provide each of its contractors
(and/or agents) a copy of this Certification.
3. Turbidity Standard
The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as
described in 15 A NCAC 2B .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.
5. 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/pemrittee 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 [phone]. 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 02B .0200
(3)(f), and GS 143 Article 21A).

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8. 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)(f)].
9. This certification grants permission to the director, an authorized representative of the
Director, or DENR staff, upon the presentation of proper credentials, to enter the property
during normal business hours 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 NCDENR DWR
401 and Buffers Unit North Carolina Division of Water Resources, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699 within ten days of project completion. The certification of
completion is available at: http•//aortal ncdenr org/web/wq'swo/ws/401/certsatidi2ertnits/apphv/forms).
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 htti)://www.ncoah.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 OAH at [phone], provided the original and one copy of the
petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within five (5) business
days following the faxed transmission.
RECEIVED
Mailing address for the OAH:
If sending via US Postal Service:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
JUL 07 2015
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If sending via delivery service (U
FedEx, etc):
Office of Administrative Hearings
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609-6285

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One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DENR:
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.BurdetteCa.ncdenr.gov or Chad Coburn in the DWR
Wilmington Regional Office at 910.796.7379 or Chad.Coburnr&,,ncdenr.gov.
Sini
Jim Gregson, Re Jpervisor
Water Q onal Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
Enclosure: GC 3900
cc: Daniel Ramsay — O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc., 3214 Charles B. Root Wynd, Suite 130,
Raleigh, NC 27612
Tyler Crumbley - USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Jennifer Burdette — Wetlands and Buffer Unit
Doug Huggett — DCM Morehead City
Tara MacPherson — DCM Wilmington
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural'Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
DWR Project No:
Applicant:
Project Name:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
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:
Agent's Certification
Date:
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:
RECENID
Division of Water Resources — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit gQjS
1617 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1617 jt)�
Location:
Salisbury
890 07-63001 FAX: [phone]a 27604 u4+ �y Enu
Phone: 919
Internet: www.nmterquality.org
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Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
MEMORANDUM:
May 19, 2015 'ECEIVE ,
TO: Georgette Scott MAY 2 0 201-3
Stormwater Section BY:_�_
DEMLR - WiRO
F MJonathan Howell, NC DENR-DCM Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11-12-09)
SUBJECT: CAMA / D&F Permit Application Review
Applicant: New Hanover County c% Layton Bedsole
Project Location: Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
Proposed Project: to continue federal navigation maintenance dredging, with disposal areas along
the north end of Carolina Beach/Freeman Park (oceanfront), in NH County.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Jonathan Howell at the address above by June 12, 2015. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson at [phone] when
appropriate, in depth comments with supporting data is requested.
**The complete application submittal can be viewed at: ftp://www.obp-.com
User name:NCDNR52139 Password: Nc52dNr139
REPLY: {� This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
RECEIVED
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments. MAY 27 2015
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
May 28, 2015
Mr. Chris Coudriet, County Manager
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject: EXEMPTION
Stormwater Project No. SW8150519
Carolina Beach Inlet Maintenance Dredging
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Couddet
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
The Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources received a copy of
the CAMA Major Permit Application for the subject project on May 20, 2015. Staff review of the plans and
specifications has determined that the development activities proposed at this time will not pose a threat to
surface water quality from stormwater runoff. The Director has determined that projects that are reviewed
and approved by the Division as not posing a water quality threat from stormwater runoff should not be
subject to the stormwater management permitting requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000, the stormwater
rules. By copy of this letter, we are informing you that this project will not require a stormwater management
permit
If the subject proJ'ect disturbs one acre or more and has a point source discharge of stormwater runoff, then
it is also subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater discharge
requirements. You are required to have an NPDES permit for stormwater discharge from projects meeting
these criteria. All temporary built -upon area associated with the construction of the project must be
removed within 30 days of completion of the project, or when it is no longer needed, whichever occurs first.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter please contact Linda Lewis
at [phone], or e-mail her at [e-mail].
RECEIVED
Sincerely, JUN 0 4 2015
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Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
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New Hanover County Building Inspections
Tara MacPherson/Shaun Simpson
Jonathan Howell, DCM
Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section — Wilmington Regional Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
May 19, 2015
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Tim Walton
Dept of Administration
State Property Office
FROM: Jonathan Howell, NC DENR-DCM Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11-12-09)
SUBJECT: CAMA / D&F Permit Application Review
Applicant: New Hanover County c% Layton Bedsole
Project Location: Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
Proposed Project: to continue federal navigation maintenance dredging, with disposal areas along
the north end of Carolina Beach/Freeman Park (oceanfront), in NH County.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Jonathan Howell at the address above by June 12, 2015. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson at [phone] when
appropriate, in depth comments with supporting data is requested.
The complete application submittal can be viewed at: ftp://www.obp-.com
User name:NCDNR52139 Password: Nc52dNr139
REPLY: Is agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
04ttk � This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
IThis agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
SIGNEI
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
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Pat McCrory
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MEMORANDUM:
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
May 19, 2015
Shannon Jenkins
NC DMF
Shellfish Sanitation Section
Jonathan Howell, NC DENR-DCM Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11-12-09)
CAMA I D&F Permit Application Review
New Hanover County c% Layton Bedsole
Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
Proposed Project: to continue federal navigation maintenance dredging, with disposal areas along
the north end of Carolina Beach/Freeman Park (oceanfront), in NH County.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Jonathan Howell at the address above by June 1Z 2015. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson at [phone] when
appropriate, in depth comments with supporting data is requested.
**The complete application submittal can be viewed at: ftp://WWW.obf4.com
User name:NCDNR52139 Password: Nc52dNrl39
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project. //y/n u,0
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
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Pat McCrory
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MEMORANDOM
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
TO: Jonathan Howell, NC DENR-DCM Assistant Major Permits
Coordinator, 400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557
(Courier 11-12-09)
From: Jeremy Humphrey,
Environmental Health Program Specialist
Through: Shannon Jenkins,
Environmental Program Supervisor
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Permit Application Review
Applicant: Towns of Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Topsail Beach and
Emerald Isle, and New Hanover County
Project Location: Shallotte Inlet, Lockwood Folly Inlet, Carolina Beach Inlet, New
Topsail Inlet, and Bogue Inlet
Proposed Project: to continue federal navigation maintenance dredging, with disposal
areas along the oceanfront of Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach,
Carolina Beach, Topsail Beach and Emerald Isle.
Placement of sand on the beach as described in the Dredge and Fill Permit Application
may require a swimming advisory to be issued, and could result in the posting of signs
on the beach. A potential swimming advisory can be avoided if the dredging occurs
between November 1st and March 31st. If any sand placement is to occur prior to
November 1st or after March 31st it is requested that our office be notified immediately
by the municipality and/or the dredging contractor.
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MEMORANDUM:
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
May 19, 2015
Anthony Law
NC DOT
New Hanover County
MAY 2 6 2015
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Natural Resources
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Jonathan Howell, NC DENR-DCM Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11-12-09)
CAMA / D&F Permit Application Review
New Hanover County c/o Layton Bedsole
Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
Proposed Project: to continue federal navigation maintenance dredging, with disposal areas along
the north end of Carolina Beach/Freeman Park (oceanfront), in NH County.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Jonathan Howell at the address above by June 12, 2015. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson at [phone] when
appropriate, in depth comments with supporting data is requested.
The complete application submittal can be viewed at: ftp://www.obp-.com
User name:NCDNR52139 Password: Nc52dNrl39
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
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FROM: Jonathan Howell, NC DENR-DCM Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11-12-09)
SUBJECT: CAMA I D&F Permit Application Review
Applicant: New Hanover County c/o Layton Bedsore
Project Location: Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
Proposed Project: to continue federal navigation maintenance dredging, with disposal areas along
the north end of Carolina Beach/Freeman Park (oceanfront), in NH County.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Jonathan Howell at the address above by June 12, 2015. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Tara MacPherson at [phone] when
appropriate, in depth comments with supporting data is requested.
The complete application submittal can be viewed at: ftp://www.ob .C�om
User name:NCDNR52139 Password: Nc52dNrl39
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
co ments. _ II ��ll
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
O'Brien and Gere, Engineers, Inc.
c/o Daniel Ramsey
3214 Charles B. Root Wynd, Suite 130
Raleigh, NC 27612
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
SUBJECT: Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permit Application Submittal for
Shallow Draft Inlet proposals at five inlets
Dear Sirs:
This letter is in response to the above referenced CAMA permit application, which was accepted
as complete by the Division's Wilmington office on May 12, 2015. Processing of the application
is ongoing. However, it has been determined that additional information will be required prior to
the Division taking final action on your application. These required items are summarized
below:
1) By way of the attached August 25, 2015 letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
the Corps indicated that additional information will be required from you prior to the
Corps moving forward with final permit decisions on these five projects. Therefore,
because these Corps permit are prerequisites for the issuance of the associated CAMA
permits, and in accordance with 15A NCAC 07J .0207(c) processing of your permit
application be placed in abeyance until such time as the required information is provided
to the Corps, and the Corps indicates to this office that the additional information has "
satisfied their needs.
If you can provide to this office a copy of the requested information within five working days
from the date of this letter, DCM staff will continue processing of the application and the
processing clock will not be suspended. If the required information is not received in this office
within the specified timeframe, processing of the application will be suspended in accordance
with 15A NCAC 07J.0204(d) until such time as the requested information is provided.
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
69 DARLINGTON AVENUE
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343
ATTENT ON OF: 25 August, 2015
Regulatory Division
Re: Comments Generated: Shallow Draft Inlet-5 (SDI-5), Towns of Emerald Isle, Topsail
Beach, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and New Hanover County; Action ID Numbers SAW-
2014-02004, SAW-2004-02005, SAW-2014-02006, SAW-2014-02007, and SAW-2014-02009
Mr. Daniel Ramsey
O'Brien and Gere Engineers, Inc.
3214 Charles B. Root Wynd, Suite 130
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Dear Mr. Ramsey:
The purpose of this letter is to relay the comments and concerns, generated from a 24
June, 2015 electronic public notice (e-PN) to Federal agencies. The e-PN provided a description
of the proposed projects and an .ftp site for the agencies to download the entire CAMA major
permit application and submitted plans. Several agencies responded within the comment period.
Below is a summary of the comments received. Please provide more information to address the
following comments:
By email dated 26 June, 2015- U.S. Environmental Protection A eg ncv (Re iog n 4):
1.) At this time the EPA has no comments or concerns with the project as described per
the documents forwarded to us.
By letter dated 17 July. 2015 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Comments:
1.) Any discrepancies between authorized final project depth and actual depths of
previous dredging efforts should be clarified. In addition, it is unclear whether all of
the inlets have been subjected to stringent sediment analysis at the authorized final
project depth. If the applicants propose to dredge deeper than previous Navigation
Program or other dredging efforts, sediment analyses should be conducted to ensure
that the material above and at the proposed depth is compatible with the proposed
disposal area(s).
2.) The applicants should clarify the methods for ensuring that only compatible material
is placed on the beach and in nearshore disposal areas.

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6.) Lockwoods Folly Inlet Disposal: The Town cannot use Disposal Area (DA) 286
for placement of non -beach compatible material. The Corps only allows for beach
compatible material to be placed within that disposal area. The next closest disposal area
we would recommend is DA 284 (to the east).
7.) Bogue Inlet Disposal: A consent agreement will be required to utilize DA 60 for
placement of non -beach compatible material. Additionally, the change in existing depths
from -8' to -6' occurs in the vicinity of Bouys 6A and 7. South of these buoys the project
is -8' at 150' wide. .North of these buoys the depth is only 6', Please be advised of this
discrepancy within the proposal.
8.) New Topsail Inlet Disposal: The disposal of non -beach compatible material in
DA 203 will not be authorized. DA 205 could be authorized for that material, but a consent
agreement will be required prior to usage of that location.
9.) Please better define or eliminate the request for proposing nearshore disposal.
There are currently no privately available vessels with the ability to conduct nearshore
disposal in the proposed locations. Please further define the viability of such a proposal
and explicitly state the methodology and construction sequence of this option (dredging
method, disposal method, piping, etc.).
10.) The potential for impacts to cultural resources in the project area of the
Lockwoods Folly inlet is not addressed adequately in the proposal. The request for
deepening the channel beyond what is currently authorized in this location may affect
cultural resources. Additionally, the proposal to create a navigational channel within (and
potentially outside) of the current federal borrow area of Shallotte Inlet may affect cultural
resources not previously considered in the original authorization.
11.) We see the proposal to dispose of material into the near shore system as a trigger
for formal consultation with the NMFS Protected Resources Division (PRD) and the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service due to the new listing of protected critical habitat and species
(Right Whale and Loggerhead Turtle). It is our understanding that a more robust
Environmental Assessment is currently being drafted that will cover the effects to all other
endangered and threatened species. Formal consultations will be initiated after review of
that documentation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We request that you respond to this office
within 30 days of receipt of this letter, If you have any questions regarding this letter, please
contact Mr. Tyler Crumbley at 910-251-4170.
Since
C�
Dale Beter
Regulatory Field Office Chief

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Ms. Joanne Steenhuis
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Mr. Chad Coburn
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405

United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
July 17, 2015
Tyler Crumbley, Project Manager
Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject: Towns of Emerald Isle, Topsail Beach, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and New
Hanover County; SDI-5 Maintenance Dredging Project
Action ID Numbers SAW-2014-02004, SAW-2014-02005, SAW-2014-02006, SAW-
2014-02007, and SAW-2014-02009
Dear Mr. Crumbley:
This letter is in response to your June 24, 2015 electronic public notice (e-PN), requesting
comments on the proposed SDI-5 Maintenance Dredging Project, proposed by the Town of
Emerald Isle, Town of Topsail Beach, Town of Holden Beach, Town of Ocean Isle Beach, and
New Hanover County. These local stakeholders for five inlets on the southeast North Carolina
coast are requesting CAMA Major Permits to conduct maintenance dredging for navigation with
associated beneficial placement of dredged material. The inlets include:
Bogue Inlet -------------------- Town of Emerald Isle
New Topsail Inlet ------------- Town of Topsail Beach
Carolina Beach Inlet ----------New Hanover County RECEIVED
Lockwoods Folly Inlet ------- Town of Holden Beach JUL 2 7 2015
Shallotte River Inlet --------- Town of Ocean Isle Beach WW,iu W tIV6
The Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (Corps) is processing these permit applications
separately.
In the e-PN, the Corps indicates that the applicants have proposed to mimic the depths and
dimensions of the federally -authorized navigation projects, with the exception of Shallotte Inlet
(because Shallotte Inlet is a Coastal Storm Damage Reduction project rather than a navigation
project). The applicants have proposed to utilize existing environmental studies and assessments

The Corps has made a determination of May Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect for seabeach
amaranth, red knot, piping plover, and piping plover critical habitat. The Corps has made a
determination of May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect for all species of nesting sea turtles
and the West Indian manatee.
Service Concerns and Recommendations
Any discrepancies between authorized final project depth and actual depths of previous
dredging efforts should be clarified. In addition, it is unclear whether all of the inlets
have been subjected to stringent sediment analysis at the authorized final project depth.
If the applicants propose to dredge deeper than previous Navigation Program or other
dredging efforts, sediment analyses should be conducted to ensure that the material above
and at the proposed depth is compatible with the proposed disposal area(s).
2. The applicants should clarify the methods for ensuring that only compatible material is
placed on the beach and in nearshore disposal areas.
Because sand placement activities, even those conducted during the winter, may
adversely affect sea turtles, the Service cannot concur with the Corps' determination of
May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect for the Kemp's Ridley, loggerhead,
leatherback, and green sea turtle. In addition, it is unclear to the Service whether work
may be conducted during the sea turtle nesting season. The Service concurs with the
Corps' determination of Not Likely to Adversely Affect the West Indian manatee. We
understand that the Corps intends to initiate formal consultation pursuant to ESA Section
7(a)(2), and we recommend that the consultation include all of the species' listed above,
with the exception of the West Indian manatee.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. We look forward to
working with the Corps during formal consultation. If you have questions regarding these
comments, please contact Kathy Matthews at 919-856-4520, ext. 27 or by e-mail at
<[e-mail] >.
Sincerely,
et e Benjamin RECEIVED
Field Office Supervisor
JUL 2 7 2015

May 11, 2015
Ms. Tara MacPherson
Field Specialist
NC Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
RE: Major CAMA Permit for SDI-5 Maintenance Dredging
FILE: 52139
Dear Ms. MacPherson:
Thank you for providing your comments in your letter dated April 22, 2015 as part of your review of the SDI-5
Major CAMA Permit Application submitted on March 27, 2015. Attached, please find the SDI-5 Applicants'
response to your comments. The permit application and attachments have been updated electronically, and
have been uploaded to the following FTP Site:
ftp:Z/www obg.com
User name: NCDNR52139
Password: Nc52dNr139
Please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] if you have any additional questions or comments.
Sincerely,
O'BRIEN && G�ERE ENGINEERS
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Daniel B. Ramsay, WPIT
Scientist 2
Cc: Darren England, NC Division of Water Resources
Frank Rush, Town of Emerald Isle
Gregory Rudolph, Carteret County
Michael Moore, Town of Topsail Beach
Layton Bedsole, New Hanover County
David Hewett, Town of Holden Beach
Mayor Debbie Smith, Town of Ocean Isle Beach
Daisy Ivey, Town of Ocean Isle Beach
Michael Hall, O'Brien & Gere
Attachments: Response to Comments
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Comments received are shown in normal text, and the SDI-5 Applicants' responses are shown in bold italics.
COMMENTS RECEIVED IN A LETTER FROM MS. TARA MACPHERSON, DATED APRIL 22, 2015
Permit Application Forms - Form DCM-MP-1:
Number 4.(d) - Please provide references for tract elevations if they are not current.
The references to the sources in Attachment 3 have been provided in the revised application.
Number 6.A - Narrative - please update narrative to include proposed conservation measures for scheduled
dredging activities.
The key elements of the conservation measures have been inserted into the narrative in 6.A, and the
conservation measures in Attachment 6 have been clearly referenced in the revised application.
Number 6.17 - Please provide notification to the Town of Oak Island for the Lockwood Folly Inlet project if use of
the near -shore disposal area adjacent to Oak Island, indicated in Figure 5, is being proposed.
Notification to the Town of Oak Island has been provided in the revised application. Please see
attached additional notification receipts to be added to Attachment 4.
Number 6.F - Ensure that all adjacent property owner notifications are updated for proposed beneficial
placement areas.
The adjacent property owner notifications have been provided for the beneficial placement areas on
Figures 2 through 6. Please see attached additional notification receipts to be added to Attachment 4.
Permit Application Forms - Form DCM-MP-2:
Please clarify total dimensions for proposed excavation in all AIW W crossing areas that have wideners.
The total maintained navigation area for each inlet, including AIWW crossings with wideners, has
been inserted into the table at the beginning of Form DCM-MP-2 and onto Figures 2 through 6. The
widener dimensions have been added as a table in Form MP-1, Section 6.A. Plan -view drawings of the
wideners have also been added to Attachment 3.
Please define a maximum project area with dimensions for proposed navigation maintenance excavation in
Shallotte Inlet.
The total maintained navigation area atShallotte Inlet has been added to the table at the beginning of
Form DCM-MP-2, and to Figure 6. Dimensions for the proposed maintenance of a navigable channel in
the Shallotte Inlet Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) Borrow Area are provided in the table at
the beginning of Form DCM-MP-2.
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Number 1.a - Clarify the maximum amount of material to be excavated in cubic yards for each inlet, AIW W
Crossing, Creek or Channel associated with this project.
The volume of material to be excavated for the purposes of maintaining navigation is entirely
dependent on the inlet conditions for each event, and a potential maximum is difficult to estimate.
Typical volumes for historical dredging operations have been provided in the I.a. table. Jonathan
Howell agreed in an email dated May 4, 2015 that DCM would accept typical dredge volumes in lieu of
maximum volumes because the permit will be issued for maintaining the inlets at the authorized
depths, not for excavating a specific volume.
Number 2 - Please provide fill densities for beneficial placement (you can use previous average and state that it
will be event specific, but we need a template).
The typical profiles used by the USACE Wilmington District for the AlWW Crossing projects have been
provided in Attachment 3 of the revised application. Fill -densities will be event -specific. Jonathan
Howell stated in an email dated May 4, 2015 that DCM would accept this approach, understanding the
template may change depending on the amount of material there and the preferred placement area of
the local government.
Top or Plan View Drawings
Your application must include a drawing(s) showing the following:
El Defined template areas for beneficial placement on oceanfront beach areas (i.e., addresses, road names,
parcel numbers, etc.).
The beginning and ending landmarks have been added on Figures'2-6 in the revised application, and
placement areas have been connected so that there are no gaps.
er Defined template areas for beneficial placement on oceanfront beach areas including addresses or parcels of
adjacent riparian property owners that were notified.
The adjacent riparian property owners have been identified on Figures 2 through 6 in the revised
application.
© Maximum areas and dimensions of proposed excavation within Shallotte Inlet (Figure 6).
The length, width, and depth of proposed excavation within Shallotte Inlet has been provided in the
table at the beginning ofform DCM-MP-2 in the revised application. The total maintained navigation RECEIVED
area is identified in the table at the beginning of form DCM-MP-2, and on Figure 6 in the revised
application. MAY -2 t? 2010
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Maximum areas and dimensions of proposed excavation includingAlWW crossings for all five Inlet areas in
order to calculate impacts.
The total maintained navigation area, based on the provided dimensions, has been calculated and
inserted into the table at the beginning of form DCM-MP-2 and into Figures 2 through 6 in the revised
application.
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® Maximum areas and dimensions of proposed fill/beneficial placement for all five Inlet area oceanfront
beaches in order to calculate impacts.
The total length of proposed potential beach placement area is provided on Figures 2 through 6, and
in Section 2 ofform DCM-MP-2. Typical lengths of individual events are identified on Figures 2
through 6 and in Section 2 of form DCM-MP-2 in the revised application.
Additional Information
Please ensure that all information throughout the application is updated to reflect any project proposal changes.
The information has been updated as appropriate. The conclusions of the supporting studies in
Attachment 5 are not changed because of the project proposal changes. The following permit
application sections have been updated to reflect the project proposal changes, as follows:
© Permit Application Text - Changes made throughout, as described above.
® Figures - Beneficial placement areas revised to connect placement areas. Near -shore placement
location at Carolina Beach Inlet revised to 4,800 feet
® Attachment 3 -Added widener plan -view drawings; deleted typical sections from locally -completed
beach placement projects (using USACE Wilmington District AIWW Crossing project typical section
for each project area).
a Attachment 4 -Added waterfront owner notifications.
Attachment 5 -Updated project narrative and figures for Supplemental Biological Assessment,
Essential Fish Habitat Summary, Cultural Resource Assessment, and Sediment Evaluation to reflect
permit application revisions.
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Pat McCrory
Governor
April 22, 2015
Daniel Ramsey
O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc.
3214 Charles B. Root Wynd, Suite 130
Raleigh, NC 27612
RE: CAMA Major Permit Application for SDI-5
Dear Mr. Ramsay:
Donald R. van der
Vaart Secretary
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for state approval to
continue federal maintenance dredging programs, including beneficial placement, at five shallow draft inlets
including: Bogue Inlet, New Topsail Inlet, Carolina Beach Inlet, Lockwood Folly Inlet and the Shallotte River
Inlet referred to as the "SDI-5". However, your application lacks information necessary for complete
processing. The attached checklist indicates the deficiencies of your application. If you respond within three
working days from the date of this fax or E-mail, or within five days from the receipt of this letter with the
required additional information, processing of your application will promptly continue and will not be placed on
hold. If you are not able to respond within three or five days, your application will not be accepted as complete
for processing. Additional information may be required pending further review by the fifteen (15) review
agencies. The attached checklist indicates the deficiencies of your application.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call me at my Wilmington Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Tara MacPherson
Field Representative
cc: Jonathan Howell, Major Permits Coordinator, DCMt
Tyler Crumbley, USACE
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CHECKLIST OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROCESSING
APPLICATION
1. PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS
Please address the following items:
Form DCM-MP-1:
Number 4.(d) Please provide references for tract elevations if they are not current.
o Number 6.A Narrative - please update narrative to include proposed conservation
measures for scheduled dredging activities.
• Number 6.F. Please provide notification to the Town of Oak Island for the Lockwood Folly
Inlet project if use of the near -shore disposal area adjacent to Oak Island, indicated in
Figure 5, is being proposed.
a Ensure that all adjacent property owner notifications are updated for proposed beneficial
placement areas.
Form DCM MP-2:
• Please clarify total dimensions for proposed excavation in all AIWW crossing areas that
have wideners.
• Please define a maximum project area with dimensions for proposed navigation
maintenance excavation in Shallotte Inlet.
o Number 1.a, Clarify the maximum amount of material to be excavated in cubic yards for
each Inlet, AIWW Crossing, Creek or Channel associated with this project.
m Number 2. Please provide fill densities for beneficial placement (you can use previous
averages and state that it will be event specific, but we need a template).
2. TOP OR PLAN VIEW DRAWINGS
Your application must include a drawing(s) showing the following:
© Defined template areas for beneficial placement on oceanfront beach areas. (i.e. addresses,
road names, parcel numbers etc.)
® Defined template areas for beneficial placement areas on oceanfront beach areas including
addresses or parcels of adjacent riparian property owners that were notified
• Maximum areas and dimensions of proposed excavation within Shallotte Inlet (Figure 6).
® Maximum areas and dimensions of proposed excavation including AIWW crossings for all
five Inlet areas in order to calculate impacts.
C Maximum areas and dimensions of proposed fill/ beneficial placement for all five Inlet area
oceanfront beaches in order to calculate impacts.
3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please ensure that all information throughout the application is updated to reflect any project proposal
changes. RECEIVED
b1AY 2 0 2015

TO: Ms. Tara MacPherson DATE: April 9, 2015
NC Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext. FILE: 52139
Wilmington, NC 28405 RE: Major CAMA Permit Application
for SDI-5 Maintenance Dredging
WE ARE SENDING YOU:
X herewith under separate cover drawings descriptive literature letters
If material received is not as listed, please notify us at once.
1 Hard Copy
Permit Application
Dredging
Insert Pages Attachment 4 Original Waterfront Owner Notification Responses
*Action letter code: R-reviewed N-reviewed and noted I foryourinformation
S-resubmit J-rejected Yforyourapproval
REMARKS:
As requested, we are pleased to provide the attached copy of the permit application for the SDI-5 Maintenance
Dredging. Three additional waterfront owner notifications were added to Attachment 4, and are provided for
you to insert into your original copy.
cc: Darren England, NC Division of Water Resources
Michael Hall, O'Brien & Gere
CONFIDENTIALITY
Sincerely,
pald
Daniel B. Ramsay, WPrT
Scientist-2
O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc.
This material is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain
confidential information belonging to the sender. Ifyou are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this
information is strictly prohibited. Ifyou have received this material in error, please immediately notify us by
telephone to arrange for the return of these documents.
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