50-16 MM 2017 New Hanover County

Permit Class
MODIFICATION/MAJOR
(AMENDED)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
ermtt
Permit Number
50-16
RECEIVED
JUN 0 8 2017
for PWq(�� MHD CITY
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental�oncern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to New Hanover County, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Authorizing development in New Hanover County at Carolina Beach Inlet & the Atlantic Ocean,
Carolina Beach , as requested in the permittee's application dated 11/9/16. attached AEC Hazard Notice
dated 6/2/17, and attached workplan drawings (6), Sheets 1-6 of 6, all dated 9/28/16.
This permit, issued on June 2, 2017 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
)e subject to tines, imprisonment or civil action; or. may cause the permit to be null ana void.
1) In order to protect threatened and endangered species and to minimize adverse impacts to offshore,
nearshore, intertidal and beach resources, no excavation, fill 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 appropriate
resource agency personnel.
Inshore Dredaed Material Manaaement Site (IDMMS)
2) All dredged material disposal shall comply with previously permitted methods and/or shall take place
entirely within the areas indicated on the attached workplan drawings.
(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, 2020
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
J.,< Braxton C. Davis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

New Hanover County
Permit No. 50-16
Page 2 of 5
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
3) Disposal within the inshore dredged material management site (IDMMS) shall not exceed a fill elevation
above —14.0' MLW, in accordance with the profiles shown on Sheet 6 of 6.
4) Excavation with dredged material placement at the IDMMS shall be accomplished by hopper dredge or
a hydraulic pipeline dredge with a Tremie pipe discharge. Use of any other method of excavation or
disposal may require further modification of this permit.
5) 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.
6) Any future proposal by the permittee to remove material from the IDMMS, or to carry out any
additional activities not previously authorized, shall require additional authorization from the Division.
Mitigation and Monitoring
7) Unless specifically altered herein, the permittee shall implement all mitigation and monitoring
commitments made in, or submitted with, the permit application.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Conditions
8) As part of the operation and maintenance of the federally authorized project, the Wilmington District
routinely surveys and dredges portions of the Carolina Beach Inlet complex including, but not limited to,
areas at its intersection with the AIW W in order to assess and maintain navigability of the Carolina
Beach Inlet. The permittee must coordinate with the Navigation and Coastal Engineering branches of
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District both pre- and post -construction when use of the
IDMMS is proposed.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division, Navigation Branch
Attention: Chief of Navigation
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
[phone]
Roger. D.Bullock(n?usace.armv.mil
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Engineering Division,
Attention: Chief of Water Resources
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
[phone]
Kevin.b. Connerra)usace.armv.mil
RECEIVED
J J N 0 8 2017
DCM- MHD CITY

New Hanover County
Permit No. 50-16
Page 3 of 5
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
9) When maintenance dredging is scheduled to be performed in Carolina Beach Inlet, the permittee shall
coordinate with the District's Navigation Branch to provide pre-dredging/placement hydrographic
(bathymetry) surveys (Before Dredge, or BD) of the entire inlet complex (to include the borrow area,
federal navigation channel and inlet crossing) at least two weeks prior to the commencement of
maintenance dredging. This period will allow the District time to review the survey of the area that may
be potentially affected by the proposed maintenance. The permittee shall coordinate with the District
and obtain approval from the District prior to initiating work on any proposed project that involves
disposal of material in the IDMMS. If the District Engineer, in his sole discretion determines that
existing conditions indicate that the modified activity (disposal of material in the IDMMS) will likely
adversely affect the Federal Project, to include the borrow area and federal navigation channel, or in the
adjacent AIWW, he will notify the permittee of any limitations on disposal location that will minimize
the potential for adverse effects, or deny the request until more favorable conditions exist. A copy of the
pre -dredging placement survey shall also be provided to the Division of Coastal Management prior to
commencement of dredging.
10) The permittee shall coordinate with the District's Navigation Branch to provide post-
dredging/placement (After Dredge, or AD) hydrographic (bathymetry) surveys of the entire inlet
complex to the same extent as the pre -dredging survey listed above. In order to provide the most
accurate depiction of the effects of the placement, the AD surveys should be conducted within 3-5 days
after completion of placement. Within 30 days of the end of construction or placement the permittee
shall submit a final AD report to the District's Navigation and Water Resources Branches. A copy of the
post -dredging surveys shall also be provided to the Division of Coastal Management within 30 days of
the end of construction or placement.
11) If the District Engineer, in his sole discretion, determines that the modified activity (disposal of material
in the IDMMS) has caused additional shoaling (above historical amounts, taking into account inlet
dynamics and storm effects) within the Federal Project's borrow area and potentially effecting the
federal navigation channel or the adjacent AIWW and that such sections should be dredged in order to
maintain safe and efficient navigation, he will so notify the permittee in writing. The notification will
specify the extent to which additional shoaling has occurred, the inlet feature that must be dredged, the
depth to which it must be dredged, and the time frame within which dredging must begin (a minimum of
90 days will be allowed). The permittee shall cause the area of the Inlet Crossing specified by the
District Engineer to be dredged in a manner and within the time frame specified in the notice, either by
contract or by providing contributed funds to the government.
12) If maintenance activities conducted by the Wilmington District result in stacking of material that
adversely affects navigation, the District will be responsible for remediating the stacking of material.
Likewise, if the Permittee's contractor actions result in stacking of material that adversely affects
navigation, the Permittee shall be responsible for remediating the stacking of material. The Permittee's
plans and specifications will provide clear guidance and require oversight to ensure any required site
remediation is successfully completed.
13) The District Engineer, in his sole discretion may require additional remedial action or revoke the
modification in the event that surveyed data reveals contours not consistent with federally authorized
depths. A 90-day window will be allowed for any remedial action requirrAIEElFa to
federally authorized and maintained depths.
JUN 0 812017
DCM- MHD CITY

New Hanover County
Permit No. 50-16
Page 4 of 5
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
EFH Conditions
14) The permittee shall ensure the implementation of pipeline monitoring for leaks at least twice per day
while construction is ongoing.
15) All requests for dredging and placement activities outside the window of November 16 to April 30 shall
be coordinated with NMFS and shall include an explanation as to why the dredging could not be
conducted within the work window (November 16 to April 30). If necessary, the permittee shall provide
additional. measures (determined in coordination with SAW and NMFS) to ensure effects to fishery
resources are minimal.
General
16) This permit shall not be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise disposed of to a thud party without the
written approval of the Division of Coastal Management.
17) The permittee and his contractor shall schedule a pre -construction conference with the Division of
Coastal Management and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prior to the initiation of any activities
authorized by this permit.
18) 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.
19) This permit does not authorize any permanent or long-term interference with the public's right of access
and/or usage of all State lands and waters.
20) This Major Modification shall be attached to the original of Permit No. 50-16, which was issued to the
permittee on 5/5/16, and copies of both documents shall be readily available on site when Division
personnel inspect the project for compliance.
21) All conditions and stipulations of the active permit remain in force under this Major Modification unless
specifically altered herein.
22) The N.C. Division of Water Resources has authorized the proposed project under DWR Project No.
2012-0868v3. Any violation of the Water Quality Certification shall also be considered a violation of
this CAMA Permit.
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.
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 assigned the proposed project CcR�i EIVEDAW
2014-02006.
JUN 0 812017
DCM- MHD

New Hanover County Permit No. 50-16
Page 5 of 5
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
NOTE: An application processing fee of $475 was received by DCM for this project. This fee also
satisfied the Section 401 application processing fee requirements of the Division of Water
Resources.
RECEIVED
JUN 0 S 2017
DCM- MHD CITY

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
Major Modification SDI-5 Carolina Beach Inlet
APPLICANT'S NAME: New Hanover County c/o CPE-NC
LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: The project site is the existing CSDR borrow site within Carolina
Beach Inlet
Photo Index:
AIWW Crossing -2006: 21-7380:4-24, R-S CB Inlet - 2006: 21-7380:12-13, Q-X
RECEIVED
Coordinates:
Lat: 340 07' 89.10" N Long: 77' 87' 80.32"W
DEC 14 2016
INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D&F
DCPA- 1MHD CITY
INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Multi Agency Meetings: 07/06/2016 (w/ applicant)
PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete - November 16, 2016
Office - Wilmington
SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Town of Carolina Beach
Classification From LUP- General Project Area is classified as Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PT, IH
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion - N/A
Source - N/A
HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED
[AREA]
FILLED
(A) Intertidal/Subtidal (Open Water)
Carolina Beach Inlet
25 acres
(B) Oceanfront Beach
(D) Total Area Disturbed:(- 25 acres)
" Note: Typical CSDR borrow site volumes are listed on the MP-2 Form.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: New Hanover County proposes to modify State Permit #50-16 which currently
authorizes maintenance dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW crossing in order to obtain
authorization to dispose of material below Mean High Water (MHW) into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use.

New Hanover County- SDI-5 Major Modification (Carolina Beach Inlet) RE�EIVEDI2/05/2016
Page Two
DEC 14 2016
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
DC�M- MHD CITY
The project site is the Carolina Beach Inlet between the north end of Caro ina Beach and the south end of
Masonboro Island. 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 at 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has maintained Carolina Beach Inlet as a marked navigation
channel, providing commercial and recreational access to the Atlantic Ocean; 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. The application states that the proposed
modifications would decrease the amount of travel time for the hopper dredge and make more effective use of
the USACE dredge fleet's limited availability. According to the application, the USACE created the 25-acre
engineered borrow site within the throat of Carolina Beach Inlet in 1970. 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, as
part of the federal Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) project.
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 CSDR
Project, as authorized by Congress in 1962, this permit is due to expire in December of 2018. According to the
application, approximately 250,000 cubic yards/year passively accumulate within the Carolina Beach Inlet.
Historically, the 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 a fill density of
approximately 61.3 cubic yards/ft. The application states that the engineered borrow area's accumulated sand
is expected to be utilized for beach nourishment on a 3-year cycle. The northern limits of the CSDR project are
approximately 720 ft. north of the existing rock revetment and the Carolina Beach Fishing Pier and the
southern limits of the project are located just north of Tennessee Avenue.
In recent years, the USACE has been able to maintain the AIWW crossing and Carolina Beach Inlet with their
side -cast dredge plant Merritt. Dredging of the inlet has also utilized the USACE's hopper dredge plants,
Murden and Currituck. This method involves nearshore disposal approximately 2 miles south from the Carolina
Beach Inlet at a site adjacent to the oceanfront in Freeman Park. Lastly, the USACE has utilized a hydraulic
pipeline dredge with beneficial re -use of material along the oceanfront in Freeman Park. Traditionally, the
USACE has maintained a depth of -12 ft. plus -2 ft. overcut in the AIWW Crossing and -8 ft. plus -2 ft. overcut
in Carolina Beach Inlet at MLW. The application states that the USACE has maintained a 3,900 linear foot
portion of the AIWW crossing in proximity to the inlet. The application also states that the majority of dredging
within Carolina Beach Inlet has occurred within the outer bar channel.
On May 5,2016 CAMA State Permit #50-16 was issued to New Hanover County for maintenance dredging and
beneficial placement for Carolina Beach Inlet as one of the 5 (five) federally authorized shallow draft inlets
(SDI-5) and associated AIWW Crossings. Maintenance dredging under the SDI-5 mimics the USACE
maintenance dredging program which includes the AIWW crossings, connecting channels and the inlet throat
throughout currently authorized inlet linear distance beyond the COLREGS line.
The application includes a Supplemental Biological Assessment (Appendix C). and Essential Fish Habitat
Assessment (Appendix D). The applicant states that impacts to cultural resources in the Carolina Beach Inlet
Project Area are not anticipated.

RECEIVED
New Hanover County- SDI-5 Major Modification (Carolina Beach Inlet) DEC 1 4 2016 12/05/2016
Page three
The Town of Carolina Beach's Land Use Plan does not have the dry sffpp MacM(sij&iGbT?(owever, 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 Resources. The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has NOT designated this area of
the Atlantic Ocean as a Primary Nursery Area (PNA), and the waters are OPEN to the harvesting of shellfish.
10. PROPOSED PROJECT:
New Hanover County proposes to modify State Permit #50-16 which currently authorizes maintenance
dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW crossing in order to obtain authorization to dispose of material
below Mean High Water (MHW) into the existing Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for
future beneficial re -use.
As proposed, material would not be placed above -14 at MLW ft. in order that the proposed material storage
would not alter the navigability or geomorphology of the inlet. The storage area would follow the existing
CSDR borrow source template, which measures approximately 2,500 ft. in length and ranges from
approximately 175-600 ft. in width (see Sheet 2 of 6 and MP-2 Excavation and Fill Form on Page 5). The
existing depth of the CSDR borrow site and proposed storage area ranges from approximately +2 ft. to -40 ft.
NAVD88 (see Sheet 6 of 6 and MP-2 Excavation and Fill Form on Page 5). The authorized operational
depth of the borrow site is approximately -40' NAVD88. The application states that the analysis of pre -
construction surveys from 2010 for the CSDR borrow site showed a capacity for approximately 76,400 cubic
yards of material to be placed between the bottom and -14' at MLW. A similar 2013 survey showed a capacity
for approximately 60,000 cubic yards.
The proposed material disposal methods are proposed to be accomplished by using a modified hydraulic
pipeline outfitted with a Tremie pipe to pump beach compatible material into the CSDR borrow area. The
application states that "mounding" of the sediment would be avoided by maneuvering of the Tremie Pipe.
Sediment characterization data were obtained for Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW Crossing from sampling
events between 2006 and 2014. The attached Biological Assessment (Appendix C) states that samples
collected contained beach compatible material throughout the project area. Two additional samples were taken
in October of 2014 within the AIWW crossing area and Carolina Beach Inlet. These studies can be found in the
Sediment Evaluation Study included with the original SDI-5 permit application.
The applicant states that the proposed disposal method would reduce the need to mobilized and demobilize
the pipeline extending from the AIWW inlet crossing into Freeman Park as well as reduce the travel time
associated with the hopper dredge and the currently authorized nearshore disposal site. The application
claims that these reductions would result in net benefits to water quality, flora, and fauna.
According to the applicant, the proposed disposal method is consistent with federal projects thereby not
exceeding the authorized depth and width of the federal channel. As proposed, the entire project would remain
in the footprint currently authorized CSDR borrow site template. All other associated dredging and spoil
disposal activities are proposed to be carried out as currently authorized under the SDI-5.
11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed modification to allow disposal of beach compatible material into the CSDR borrow site would
disturb approximately 25 acres of shallow bottom habitat. Placement of material below the MHW boundary
would result in temporary turbidity within Carolina Beach Inlet; 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.
Submitted by: Sean Farrell Date: December 5, 2016 Office: Wilmington

1 FORMS
1.1 DCM MP-1
APPLICATION for
Major ®eeelopment Permit
(last revised 12127106)
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
UCtj- MHD CITY
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
New Hanover County (NHC)
New Hanover County Inshore Dredge Material Management
Site (IDMMS), Carolina Beach Inlet
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Chris
Couddet
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Timothy
C
Burgess
N additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 195
Wilmington
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28403
USA
910 - 798 - 7104 ext.
910 - 798 - 7051
Street Address (d different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
Ibedsole@nhcgov.00m NHC project contact H. Layton Bedsole Jr., REM
2. AgentlContractor Information
Business Name
Coastal Planning 8 Engineering of North Carolina, Inc. (CPE-NC)
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Greg
Finch
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Brad
Rosov
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
4038 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington
INC
ZIP
Phone No. 1
Phone No. 2 RECEIVED
28409
910 - 791 - 9494 ext.
ext. DCM WILMINGTON
FAX No.
Contractor#
NOV 16 2016
NA
Federal ID # 020623951
Email
[e-mail]; [e-mail]
INC
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3. Project Location
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County (can be multiple)
iple)
Address
State Rd. #
New Hanover
Unincorporated New Hanover County within Carolina Beach
NA
Inlet
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
NA
NA
INC
28403
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with IisU
NA
NA
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Cape Fear
Atlantic Ocean
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
❑Natural SManmade ❑Unknown
Atlantic Ocean
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
❑Yes SNo
work falls within.
NA
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
None
1,199,229 (CSDR BorrowArea/IDMMS)
c. Size of individual lots)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
NA
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a IisU
—+2' to -40' MSL ❑NHW or ❑NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
None
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
Engineered sediment trap that functions as a borrow source for the Carolina Beach CSDR project.
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site.
Undeveloped Freeman Park (south) and Estuarine Reserve (north) of proposed IDMMS.
h. How does local government zone the tract?
I.he proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
NA
zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
s ❑No SNA
I. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes SNo
k. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes []No SNA
If yes, by whom?
1. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes SNo ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ❑Yes SNo
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes SNo
(III) If yes to either (i) of III) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes SNo RECEIVED
(Attach documentation, if available) DCM W ILMING
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facili ies.
NA NOV 16 2016
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
NA
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
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p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
NA DEC 14 2016
5. Activities and Impacts DC M - M H D C IT
a. Will the project be for commercial, public or private use? ❑Commercial ®Public Government
❑Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use and daily operations of the project when complete.
The purpose of the project is to allow additional sediment management practices improving the efficiency associated with the
navigation maintenance dredging of the AIWW crossing and Carolina Beach Inlet. Supplemental sediment management
capabilities will result in cost savings and dredging efficiency that will potentially improve navigation access..
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.
Dredged material will be managed within the existing engineered borrow site within Carolina Beach Inlet via a split hull dredge
or by a cutterhead hydraulic dredge outfitted with a tremie pipe. Equipment storage will not typically be a concern as the work is
carried out by self-contained floating dredge plants and no land based activities are proposed.
d. List all development activities you propose.
Placement of beach compatible material from the AIW W and Carolina Beach Inlet maintenance dredging events into the currently
authorized engineered borrow area as designated within the Carolina Beach Inlet throat.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Maintenance
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 0.0 ❑Sq.Ft or ®Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public access way or other area ®Yes []No ❑NA
that the public has established use o% As proposed and currently during maintenance dredging
events, navigational access from Myrtle Grove to the Atlantic Ocean may require vessel
maneuvering.
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
Placement of beach Compatible material from the AIWW and Carolina Beach Inlet maintenance dredging events into the currently
authorized engineered borrow area located within the Carolina Beach Inlet throat.
I. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? []Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes []No ®NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? []Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (t) are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application instruction
booklet on how to property prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly Indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR. RECEIV D
TON, NC
NOV 16 2016
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

I. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days In which
to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management
Name See attachments (Section 2.1.5 and Appendix A) Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, pernittee, and issuing dates.
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 5r23116
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
I. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (AMrst be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. I I3A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure of
public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
17. Certi/ication and Permission to Enter on Land
I unaersiano mat any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application
project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to enter on the
aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date Print Name T,:,.f•A- �'- B� �v�/J.J
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information [_-]DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
[]DCM MP-4 Structures Information
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Peron, 3$1d- 7por` f"A/-` it s a O 6,1t",j.
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
RECEIVED
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NOV 16 2016
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

1.2 DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access Channel
Boat
Boat
Rock
Rock
Other(excluding
(NLW or NWL)
Canal
Basin
Ramp
Groin
Breakwater
shoreline
stabilization)
Length
—2,500' Borrow Area
Width
—176-6W' Borrow
Area
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
— +2 to -40' NAVD88
Depth
Borrow Area
Final Project
Active management
Depth
NA
NA
not to exceed (above)
-14' MLW
PCCA VA TION ❑This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards. Historical available average of 20,000 to 25,000 cubic Beach quality sand
yards per year actively managed within the IDMMS.
C. (1) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh d.
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW _ ❑SAV _ ❑SB _
OWL_ ®None
(if) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
WA
High -ground excavation In cubic yards.
None
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DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ❑This section not applicable I
a. Location of disposal area.
Authorized CSDR borrow area within the Carolina Beach
Inlet throat
C. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No ®NA
(if) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (1) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW _ ❑SAV _ ❑SB
OWL _ ®None
(if) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas: N/A
Dimensions of disposal area.
Irregular, approximately 2,500' x 300' (25 acres)
d. (q Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?
®Yes []No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, where?
Same location
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
®Yes []No []NA
(if) If yes, how much water area is affected?
25 acres.
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COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
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WORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not
applicable
(If development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a. Tvbe of shoreline stabilization: b. Lenoth:
[]Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill []Other:
C. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill _ Riprap _
Breakwater/Sill Other
i. Source of fill material.
Width: _
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
III) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion
amount information.
h. Type of fill material.
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)THER FILL ACTIVITIES ®This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (1) Will fill material be brought to the site? ❑Yes []NO []NA b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh
H yes,
(it) Amount of materiel to be placed in the water _
(III) Dimensions of fill area
(iv) Purpose of fill
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom
(SB), or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked,
provide the number of square feet affected.
❑CW _ ❑SAV _ ❑SB
OWL _ []None
III) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b. What type of construction equipment will be used (a.
controlled? dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Large grain sand will settle quickly into the engineered sediment Cuaerhead hydraulic dredge and pipeline, hopper or
trap located within Carolina Beach Inlet. similar split hull dredge.
C. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
[]Yes ®No ❑NA
(III If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
III) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or
minimize environmental impacts.
Date
New Hanover County Inshore Dredge Material Management Site, Carolina Beach Inlet
Project Name
New Hanover County, Go Chris Coudriet
Applicant Namef
Applicant
DCM
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2 ATTACHMENTS RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
2.1 DCM MP-1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.1.1 6a. Project Narrative. DCM- MHD CITY
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 (Appendix A). 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 (Appendix A). 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 AIWW 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 AIWW 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 (Appendix A). However, the majority of dredging within
Carolina Beach Inlet has historically occurred 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 AIWW
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 AIWW 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 County may utilize
their recently obtained permits to continue maintenance dredging within the AIWW inlet crossing and Carolina
Beach Inlet.
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RECEIVED
2.1.1.1 Proposed Project DEC 14 2016
The USACE's current sediment management practices associated with the mainta@M drfA0W(fff V 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 limited resource could be better 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 future disposal
activities into the IDMMS to not exceed -14 MLW (historically 60,000 to 76,400 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 ensuring hopper dredge access depths with
supplemental side casting events in the winter and summer. 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 numerous 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 may occur annually within
Carolina Beach Inlet. As such, the 20,000 to 25,000 cy/year placement within the IDMMS is likely annper
logistic estimate. RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
NOV 16 2016
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

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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 AI W W 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 capability within the AIWW 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 (Appendix A) 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 (SARBO).
2.1.1.2 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 and Tremie pipe upfits 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
Ub' ' obilization costs associated with piping the dredged material from th� j J inlet
c t reaches to Freeman Park. DCM WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 14 2016 COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. NOV 16 2016
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Potential ecological benefits could be realized by curtailing the need to mobilize and demobilize the pipeline
extending from the AI W W inlet crossing down the shoulder of the inlet to Freeman Park and the elimination
of hopper dredge ocean transit to the nearshore disposal site. Potential effects to threatened and endangered
flora and fauna including seabeach amaranth, nesting and swimming 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 and consolidating the disturbed area to the
existing CSDR borrow area. While this may affect water quality and benthos within the borrow area, benefits
would be realized at the current sidecast and nearshore placement areas resulting in positive effects to managed
species' prey sources, foraging success and water quality at the sidecast and nearshore disposal locations.
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. NOV 16 2016
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY INSHORE DREDGE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SITE
CAROLINA BEACH INLET, UNINCORPORATED NEW HANOVER COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
MAJOR PERMIT MODIFICATION APPLICATION
Prepared for:
New Hanover County
Prepared by:
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
4038 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington, North Carolina 28409
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
Submitted to:
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Regional Office
RECEIVED
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November 2016

New Hanover County Inshore Dredge Material Management Site, Carolina Beach Inlet
NCDCM Major Permit Modification Application
CONTENTS
1 FORMS..................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 DCM MP-1......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 DCM MP-2......................................................................................................................................... 5
2 ATTACHMENTS......................................................................................................................................7
2.1 DCM MP-1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION..................................................................................7
2.1.1 6a. Project Narrative................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.2 6b and 6c. Work Plats and Location Maps............................................................................ 9
2.1.3 6d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the
applicant claims title to the affected properties................................................................................ 11
2.1.4 6e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR. 11
2.1.5 6f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian)
landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such owners have received a copy of the
application and plats by certified mail................................................................................................ 11
2.1.6 6g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include
permit numbers, permittee and issuing dates................................................................................... 11
2.1.7 6h. Signed Agent Authorization Form.................................................................................. 11
2.1.8 6i. Wetland delineation, if necessary .................................................................................... 11
2.1.9 6j. Signed AEC Hazard Notice.............................................................................................. I 1
2.1.10 6k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A
1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure of public funds or use of public lands,
attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
11
Appendices
Appendix A: Work Plats and Location Maps
Appendix B: Signed Agent Authorization Form and AEC Notice, Adjacent Riparian Landowner
Notifications and Interagency Scoping Meeting Minutes
Appendix C: Biological Assessment
Appendix D: Essential Fish Habitat Assessment RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
Nov ]. 6 201a
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
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2.1.2 6b and 6c. Work Plats and Location Maps.
See Appendix A.
2.1.3 6d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the
applicant claims title to the affected properties.
Not Applicable
2.1.4 6e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DEQ.
Please find enclosed an application fee check for $475.
2.1.5 6f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian)
landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such owners have received a copy of
the application and plats by certified mail.
As listed and shown on work plats.
2.1.6 6g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include
permit numbers, permittee and issuing dates.
As listed in the application form.
2.1.7 6h. Signed Agent Authorization Form.
See Appendix B.
2.1.8 6i. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
Not applicable.
2.1.9 6j. Signed AEC Hazard Notice.
See Appendix B.
2.1.10 6k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-
10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure of public funds or use of public
lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
SEPA compliance has been met by the development and authorization of the federal project.
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- HAND CITY
RECEIVED
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New Hanover County Inshore Dredge Material Management Site (IDMMS)
Carolina Beach Inlet, Unincorporated New Hanover Count
RECEIVED
Interagency Meeting Minutes
July 6, 2016 DEC 1 4 2016
The initial interagency scoping meeting for the proposed New Hanover County (NK WoW D C ITY
Beach Inlet (CBI) project was held at the Department of Environmental Quality in Wilmington,
NC on July 6, 2016 at 9am. Attendees included representatives from Federal and State resource
agencies including the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS), National Marine Fisheries (NMFS), North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
(DMF), North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR), North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management (DCM), North Carolina Division of Land Quality (NC DLQ) and the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC). Representatives of local municipalities
including New Hanover County and the Town of Carolina Beach were also in attendance. The
meeting's primary objective was to bring agency representatives together to present the project
scope and develop an agreed upon permitting approach and the necessary environmental
documentation.
The meeting began with a presentation by Layton Bedsole. He explained that the main purpose
of the proposed action is to allow use of the federally authorized engineered borrow area within
the CBI area as a deposition site for material excavated during the maintenance dredging
operations from within the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) crossing and Carolina Beach
Inlet. As part of the federally authorized Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project (CSDRP),
material from this engineered borrow area is reclaimed every three years and beneficially placed
along a portion of the Carolina Beach oceanfront shoreline. He then provided a brief overview
of current ongoing USACE maintenance dredging operations within CBI, including the use of
side -cast dredges, which places that material next to the cut, and the use of hopper dredges which
deposit the excavated material further down the island in the nearshore zone off Freeman Park.
USACE operations also include dredging of the AIWW crossing, which occurs every two years
by small-business owned cutterhead dredges with beneficial reuse on Freeman Park. With the
recently obtained Shallow Draft Inlet (SDI) permit obtained by the County, these same
operational capabilities are now also NHC authorized capabilities.
The proposed permit modification, as he stressed, would not include any changes to the extent of
the navigation channels or the engineered borrow site within Carolina Beach Inlet. Rather, the
intention of the request would serve to "improve current operations". He emphasized that a large
percentage of the effective working time of a hopper dredge during maintenance dredging
operations is travel time; therefore, one objective of the proposed permit modification is to
reduce the amount of travel time incorporated into a working dredge day. He also underscored
the limited availability of the USACE dredges used for the maintenance dredging, given the
large number of inlets managed on the east coast and the limited number of dredges (three in
total). In summary, the purposes of the proposed modifications include reducing cost and
transportation timing and maximizing the effective dredging of the limited dredge fleet a aiWbleEIVB
to New Hanover County. OCM WILMINGTON, NC
NOV 16 2016

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During his presentation, he discussed the threatened and endangered species that utilize the
project area. Kathy Matthews (USFWS) mentioned that since the proposed modifications would
not disturb any areas above MLW, the USFWS does not have any species -specific concerns.
Layton indicated that while the endangered shortnose sturgeon migrate into the estuary they
generally stay close to the salt wedge in the river. Fritz Rhode (NMFS) corrected Layton,
explaining that newly obtained telemetry data indicate shormose sturgeon do migrate into the
ocean, and individuals of this species tagged in the Cape Fear have been tracked migrating as far
south as Georgia in the ocean. Layton also indicated that Atlantic sturgeon migrate in the ocean.
He added that by the time they migrate through that inlet, however, they should large/strong
enough to avoid any project -related aberrations within the water column. Fritz agreed, but
emphasized that this species prefers to rest in deep holes such as the borrow site in Carolina
Beach Inlet. Fritz also verified that there is no sturgeon critical habitat in the project area.
Critical habitat has been proposed from Lock and Dam #2 downstream to the mouth of the Cape
Fear River. Layton stated that critical habitat for the sturgeons would not be modified or
interrupted by this project. He pointed out to Doug Huggett (DCM) that in the last three years,
four BAs, EFHs and Major Permit processes have occurred for a 15 mile stretch of shoreline and,
accordingly, the project area has been examined extensively.
Layton concluded his presentation by again stressing how depositing material obtained during
maintenance dredging would increase hopper dredge efficiency, reduced potential effects on
neatshore fish and benthics, and discontinue the need for mobilization and demobilization of
pipeline down the beach (thereby serving to avoid impacts to other T&E species including sea
turtles, piping plovers, red knots and seabeach amaranth). In closing, while the County would
like to obtain a permit modification that would allow for the placement of maintenance material
within the CBI borrow site on a quarterly basis, Layton indicated that practically speaking, the
number of events would most likely be limited to one or two per year due to dredge plant
availability and fiscal resources.
Maria Dunn (WRC) indicated there would be no concern with area above MLW, but there would
be some concern with migration of fish within the inlet, and depending on depth the hole is filled
to. Layton explained every year approximately 250,000-300,000 cubic yards of material
passively migrates into the inlet to fill in the "hole", and every three years the USACE recycles
approximately 750,000-800,000 cubic yards from the engineered borrow site as part of the
CSDRP and places it on the beach. He explained the proposed action would not "fill up the
hole", but, rather, would serve to incorporate regional sediment management. Layton pointed out
the USACE was initially approached for the improved management efforts. The USACE
responded as there was no Federal shallow draft funding source to modify the USACE
authorization; NHC would have to attain the permit. He went on to state that quarterly
maintenance events (worst case) associated with this project would entail the deposition of
roughly 60,000-80,000 cubic yards of material per year, which is —20% of what passively infills
into the borrow site.
Greg Bodner (DCM Fisheries) asked if any other entity in the country is currently disposing of
maintenance material in this fashion. Layton responded by stating that Florida locations
(indicated by Joen Peterson, USACE Navigation) is implementing similar sediment
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Tyler Crumbley (USACE Regulatory) questioned how this proposed action may affect the
geomorphology of the inlet complex. He acknowledged that Layton mentioned that the amount
of material being placed in the inlet would not be enough to "move out" of the inlet, but that he
has not seen any data showing supporting this claim. He also asked about the purpose and need
of the project and inquired if it was just for cost -savings. Layton responded that it was absolutely
economically driven, but there are also engineering efficiencies, improved sediment management
and ecologic benefits.
Ken Riley (NMFS) interjected that he felt Layton was overstating the ecological benefits of the
action. He said the frequency of the action would be of concern. He stated that inlets are essential
fish habitats for a multitude of species, and the frequency of disturbance might make the prey
base (infaunal species) unavailable for managed species, despite the fact that inlets are dynamic
places and sand is constantly shifting. Layton responded that Ken's comments were "noted", but
added that this inlet is manmade and has been managed on a regular basis since its opening. Ken
indicated that he has been consulting on the Florida projects, and that fisheries management
plans have been changed because of them, and that those projects are not being done without
consultation.
Greg Bodner asked how deep the sediment trap is in relation to the inlet itself Layton responded
that the inlet channel is authorized to -8' (+/-2') NAVD, and the engineered borrow site is
authorized to approximately -40' NAVD. Greg explained that if the sand trap contains poor
water quality (low DO, etc.), it could be displaced when maintenance material is disposed within
the trap which could create detrimental ecological effects in surrounding waters. He asked
whether any water quality sampling has been performed in the area. No meeting participants
were aware of any data.
Following the discussion regarding water quality, the effects of placing the material into the
borrow site in regards to inlet shoaling was discussed again and whether this will increase the
frequency of needing to dredge the borrow area. It was agreed that additional information is
needed to demonstrate how this proposed modification will affect the inlet dynamics.
Layton and Brad Rosov (CB&I) move the conversation to the proposed construction practices
and explained the concept of the Tremie pipe. They indicated that the purpose of using the
Tremie pipe is to strategically place the material within the borrow area. The question was asked
whether the Tremie pipe would be kept in the same location during sand depositing and whether
a survey would be performed after deposition. Layton responded that it is unlikely the contractor
would be allowed to create a pyramid of sand on the bottom
Brad asked if the agencies felt a BA was necessary considering that four BA's within the area
have been developed in recent years. Tyler responded that one would be required for NMFS due
to the presence of sturgeon and that EFH needed to address all other species outside the purview
of NMFS.
Layton asked if the SDI-5 permit issued by CAMA would be the appropriate permit to modify
for this proposed action. After some discussion, it was agreed that would be the caf 7EIVED
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indicated from the USACE perspective, a GP-291 would most likely suffice. Finally, Tyler
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The meeting adjourned at 10:30am
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List of Attendees
Name
Agency
Phone
Email
Cameron Weaver
NCDEQ-DEACS
910-796-7303
Cameron.Weavernncdenr.gov
Greg Finch
CBI
910-791-9494
Gre .Finch r cbi.com
Rhonda Hall
DEMLR-LQ
910-796-7312
Rhondu.Hallancdenrsov
Tyler Crumbly
USACE
910-251-4170
Tyler.Crumblevnn usace.armv.mil
Debbie Wilson
DCM
910-796-7266
Debra.Wilsonrilncdenr.aov
Kathy Matthews*
USFWS
919-856-4520 x 27
Kathryn Matthgwsafws.gov
Ken Riley*
NMFS
252-728-8750
[e-mail]
Maria Dunn
NC WRC
252-948-3916
Maria. Dunnkncwildlife.ore
Doug Huggett*
DCM
252-808-2808
Doug.Huggettamcdenuoy
Gregg Bodnar
DCM-Fisheries
252-808-2808
Gregg.Bodnarr7a ncdenr.eov
Layton Bedsole
NHC Engineering
910-798-7104
LBedsole(a nhc og v.com
Jim Iannucci
N14C Engineering
910-798-7142
Jlannuccina nhcgov.com
Darren England
DWR
949-707-9013
Darren. Eneland@ncdenr. ov
Heather Coats
DCM
910-796-7302
Heather.CoatsO—nrdencgov
Sean Farrell
DCM
910-796-7424
Sean. Farrella_ncdenr.gov
Michael Cramer
Carolina Beach
910458-2994
Michael.Cramer(a carolinabeach.org
Robert Neal
Moffatt&Nichol
910-524-3235
RNealamoffattnichol.com
Fritz Rhode*
NMFS
252-838-0828
Fritz.rohde(anoaa.uov
Brad Rosov
CBI
910-791-9494
Brad.Rosova. bi.com
*Participated via conference call
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Land Resources Director
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 1,2017
Mr. Chris Coudriet
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 195
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject: EXEMPTION
Stormwater Project No. SW8 150519 MODIFICATION
Carolina Beach Inlet Maintenance Dredging
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Coudriet:
On December 6, 2016, the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
received a copy of the CAMA Major Permit Application for the subject project. Staff review of the plans and
specifications on December 8, 2016 has determined that the development activities proposed at this time will not
pose a threat to surface water quality from stormwater runoff. The Director has determined that projects that are
reviewed and approved by the Division as not posing a water quality threat from stormwater runoff should not be
subject to the stormwater management permitting requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000, the stormwater rules. By
copy of this letter, we are informing you that this project will not require a stormwater management permit.
If the subject project disturbs one acre or more and has a point source discharge of stormwater runoff, then it is alto
subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater discharge requirements. You
are required to have an NPDES permit for stormwater discharge from projects meeting these criteria. All temporary
built -upon area associated with the construction of the project must be removed within 30 days of completion of the
project, or when it is no longer needed, whichever occurs first.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter please contact Georgette Scott at
[phone], or via e-mail at georgette.scott@ncdenrgov.
Sincerely, RECEIV8,D
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For Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director DCM- MHD � STY
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
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Slagel, Matthew]
From:
Huggett, Doug
Sent:
Friday, August 11, 2017 10:38 AM
To:
Bedsole, Layton ([e-mail])
Cc:
Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US); Slagel, Matthew j; Hughes, Emily B CIV
USARMY CESAW (US); Huggett, Doug
Subject:
FW: [Non-DoD Source] NMFS recommendations for New Hanover County -Carolina
Beach Inlet SAW-2014-02006 MOD
Layton,
The Division of Coastal Management echoes the comments provided below by the Corps of Engineers. We also have no
objection to the work being conducted as described below. Please accept this email as official notification from the
Division approving the proposed modification. This email and the associated documentation will also be placed in our
official project file.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Doug
Doug Huggett
Manager, Major Permits Section
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
252 808-2808 ext. 212
-----Original Message -----
From: Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)[ma ilto:[e-mail]
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 3:24 PM
To: Bedsole, Layton <[e-mail]>
Cc: Hughes, Emily B CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail]>; Slagel, Matthew j
<[e-mail]>; Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)<[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [Non-DoD Source] NMFS recommendations for New Hanover County -Carolina Beach Inlet SAW-2014-02006
MOD
Layton,
It appears that your request to dispose of material within the CB Inlet IDMMS outside of the construction window has
been approved by the NMFS. I have also received feedback from the NCWRC and the USFWS regarding the request and
no objections were noted. Therefore, this office has no objection to the work being conducted. Please allow this email
to serve as official correspondence from the Wilmington District Regulatory Division in approving the modification to the
work window. This notice and the associated documentation will placed in the administrative record as such.

Sincerely,
-Tyler
Tyler Crumbley, PWS
Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -Wilmington District
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
email: [e-mail]
-----Original Message -----
From: Ken Riley - NOAA Federal [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 1:53 PM
To: Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail]>
Cc: Wilson, Debra <[e-mail]>; Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>; Stage[, Matthew j
<[e-mail]>; Mairs, Robb L <[e-mail]>; Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<[e-mail]>; Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T.
<[e-mail]>; Fritz Rohde - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>; Pace Wilber - NOAA Federal
<pace.wi I ber@ noaa.gov>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] NMFS recommendations for New Hanover County -Carolina Beach Inlet SAW-2014-02006
MOD
New Hanover County -Carolina Beach Inlet (SAW-2014-02006)
Dear Tyler,
Based on the information received and also attached to this email, the NMFS has no objection to the proposed work
within the Carolina Beach Inlet complex. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the request for moratorium
relief. We ask that New Hanover County include the NMFS on correspondence regarding pre -construction meetings and
follow the conservation recommendation for monitoring the pipeline for leaks.
Please let us know if you have questions.
Best regards,
-Ken
Kenneth Riley, Ph.D.
Habitat Conservation Division

National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Region
101 Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
Office: 252-728-8750 <tel:[phone]> I Cell: 252-864-6193 <tel:[phone]> I Email: [e-mail]
<mailto:ken.riley@ noaa.gov>
Forwarded message
From: Bedsole, Layton <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>
Date: Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 1:16 PM
Subject: RE: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
To: Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >
Cc: "Wilson, Debra" <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>, "Huggett, Doug"
<[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>, "Slagel, Matthewj" <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]>>, "Mairs, Robb L"<[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >,
"Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)" <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]>>, "Weychert, Curtis R" <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> >, "Dunn, Maria T." <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> >
Good Afternoon,
I appreciate everyone's time and patience on this project. I have attached responses; if more is needed, please
reach out!
Again, thanks for everyone's help!
L.
Layton Bedsole Shore Protection Coordinator
Engineering
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 160
Wilmington I NC 28403
[phone] <tel:(910)%20798-7104>
[phone] <tel:(910)%20798-7051>

Blockedwww.nhcgov.com <BlockedhttP://www.nhcgov.com>
From: Ken Riley - NOAA Federal [mailto: [e-mail] <mailto:ken. [e-mail]> j
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 8:53 AM
To: Bedsole, Layton <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>
Cc: Wilson, Debra <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>; Huggett, Doug
<[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >; Slagel, Matthewj <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> >; Mairs, Robb L <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>;
Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> >; Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> >; Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> >
Subject: Fwd: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Dear Layton,
It was nice speaking with you today. Please feel free to call anytime you have questions.
Copied below is correspondence related to planned disposal of sand within the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area.
We understand and are sensitive to concerns about the USACE dredge Murden going offline for service for quite a while.
Further, we understand that dredging is critically important for navigation. We would like to request more information
on the proposed work to aid in further review of the project. Our concerns are related to cumulative effects of work
within the inlet complex, especially during peak recruitment periods for larval and juvenile fishes.
Information requested:
* Statement of purpose and need specific to this event
* Dredge and disposal schedule for proposed work
* Current depth and bathymetry of IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
* Volume estimate of material to be placed in IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area. Will this meet or exceed the
25,000 cubic yard annual limit?
Forecast of next disposal event planned for IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
Record of most recent mining of sand from IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
Forecast of mining or maintenance activities planned for IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
Thanksl
-Ken

Kenneth Riley, Ph.D.
Habitat Conservation Division
National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Region
101 Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
Office: 252-728-8750 <tel:[phone]> I Cell: 252-864-6193 <tel:[phone]> I Email: [e-mail]
<mai lto: ke n. ri ley@ noaa.gov>
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail] <maiIto: ken. [e-mail]> >
Date: Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
To: "Slagel, Matthewj" <[e-mail] <maiIto: [e-mail]>>
Cc: "Dunn, Maria T." <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >, "Weychert, Curtis R"
<[e-mail]<mailto:[e-mail]>>, "Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)"
<[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>, "Mairs, Robb L"
<[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>, "Wilson, Debra" <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]>>, "Huggett, Doug"<[e-mail]<mailto:[e-mail]>
Matt,
For your records, attached is the NMFS correspondence dated March 15, 2017. Our concern is related to cumulative
effects of dredging and placement simultaneously within the inlet complex.
We would like to see more information on the proposed work including a summary of pre -construction surveys to assess
the capacity of the borrow site. The permit modification stated that 25,000 cy of material would be placed in the CSDR
borrow site each year. How much material would they place within the disposal area during this event? When does the
county forecast the next disposal event will occur?
-Ken

Kenneth Riley, Ph.D.
Habitat Conservation Division
National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Region
101 Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
Office: 252-728-8750 <tel:[phone]> I Cell: 252-864-6193 <tel:[phone]> I Email: [e-mail]
<ma i Ito: ken. ri ley@ noaa.gov>
From: Slagel, Matthew j
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 2:22 PM
To: Weychert; Curtis R <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>; Crumbley, Tyler A
CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>; Mairs,
Robb L <[e-mail] <maiIto: [e-mail]>>; Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]>>; Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail] <mailto:ken. [e-mail]>>;
Wilson, Debra <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >
Cc: Huggett, Doug <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> >
Subject: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Dear All,
New Hanover County was recently informed by USACE that the hopper dredge Murden would be performing up
to 3 days of maintenance dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet on or about August 28th. The County holds a CAMA permit
(#50-16), which would allow the dredged sand to be placed in the Inshore Dredge Material Management Site (IDMMS)
instead of the Nearshore Placement Area. The IDMMS is the same location as the Carolina Beach Borrow Area shown in
Attachment 1. The narrow purple box in the ebb shoal complex of the inlet shown in Attachment 1 is the area that the
USACE dredges, but the survey data shown on this attachment are from May 2014.

Attachment 2 shows the most recent survey data of the inlet from July 2017. It appears that the Murden will be
performing advanced maintenance/proactive dredging in anticipation of the sidecast dredge Merritt being unavailable
for several months starting in October.
There is no dredge moratorium if the USACE dredges the inlet and places the sand in the Nearshore Placement
Area. However, if the inlet is dredged and the sand is placed in the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area, a dredge
moratorium of April 1— November 15 applies. For this dredge event at the end of August, New Hanover County wants to
operate under CAMA permit #50-16 and have the sand placed in the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area.
Attachment 3 is the request from New Hanover County. Please let me know by COB next Wednesday, August
9th if you have any comments or concerns about this work being done outside of the permitted dredge window.
Thanks,
Matt
Matt Slagel
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: [phone] x 204 <tel:(252)%20808-2808>
E-mail: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>

Slagel, Matthew j
From:
Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>
Sent:
Thursday, August 10, 2017 1:53 PM
To:
Crumbley, Tyler SAW ([e-mail])
Cc:
Wilson, Debra; Huggett, Doug; Slagel, Matthewj; Mairs, Robb L, Crumbley, Tyler A CIV
USARMY CESAW (US); Weychert, Curtis R, Dunn, Maria T.; Fritz Rohde - NOAA Federal;
Pace Wilber - NOAA Federal
Subject:
NMFS recommendations for New Hanover County -Carolina Beach Inlet
SAW-2014-02006 MOD
Attachments:
NHC Response to NMFS additional information request 10Aug 2017.pdf; 2
_Carolina_Beach_Inlet July 2017.pdf; 1_Carolina Beach Inlet Project Areajpg; 3-Agency
notification of IDMMS.pdf
New Hanover County -Carolina Beach Inlet (SAW-2014-02006)
Dear Tyler,
Based on the information received and also attached to this email, the NMFS has no objection to the proposed
work within the Carolina Beach Inlet complex. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the request for
moratorium relief. We ask that New Hanover County include the NMFS on correspondence regarding pre -
construction meetings and follow the conservation recommendation for monitoring the pipeline for leaks.
Please let us know if you have questions.
Best regards,
-Ken
Kenneth Riley, Ph.D.
Habitat Conservation Division
National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Region
ror Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
Office: 2F2-728-87so I Cell: 2_92-864-6ig3 I Email: ken.riley(&noaa.gov
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Bedsole, Layton <lbedsole@nhc og v.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 1:16 PM
Subject: RE: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
To: Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>
Cc: "Wilson, Debra" <[e-mail]>, "Huggett, Doug" <dou.R.hu;[e-mail]>, "Slagel,
Matthew j" <[e-mail]>, "Mairs, Robb L" <[e-mail]>, "Crumbley, Tyler A
CIV USARMY CESAW (US)"<[e-mail]>, "Weychert, Curtis R"
<[e-mail]>, 'Dunn, Maria T." <[e-mail]>

Good Afternoon,
I appreciate everyone's time and patience on this project. I have attached responses; if more is needed, please
reach out!
Again, thanks for everyone's help!
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.nhcgov.com
From: Ken Riley- NOAA Federal [mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 8:53 AM
To: Bedsole, Layton <[e-mail]>
Cc: Wilson, Debra <[e-mail]>; Huggett, Doug<[e-mail]>; Slagel, Matthew
<[e-mail]>; Mairs, Robb L <[e-mail]>; Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<[e-mail]>; Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T.
<[e-mail]>
Subject: Fwd: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Dear Layton,
It was nice speaking with you today. Please feel free to call anytime you have questions.
Copied below is correspondence related to planned disposal of sand within the I MMS/Carolina Beach Borrow
Area. We understand and are sensitive to concerns about the USACE dredge Murden going offline for service
for quite a while. Further, we understand that dredging is critically important for navigation. We would like to
request more information on the proposed work to aid in further review of the project. Our concerns are related
to cumulative effects of work within the inlet complex, especially during peak recruitment periods for larval and
juvenile fishes.

• Statement of purpose and need specific to this event:
Maintaining CBI as an ocean accessible route from Myrtle Grove Sound and adjacent estuarine
areas of New Hanover County;
Responding to a 33% reduction in available USACE shallow draft dredge fleet over the next six
to nine months and
Implementing a resource conservation and fiduciary altemative to managing CBI.
Dredge and disposal schedule for proposed work
Subject to USACE scheduling, the "MURDEN is scheduled to arrive in Carolina Beach Inlet o/a 28 Aug
for at least 3 days of work." (USACE email dated lAug2017)
• Current depth and bathymetry of II)MMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
"We are working to schedule the required survey of the inlet, IDMMS, and the adjacent area of the
AIWW as we discussed in our meeting and required per the permit by August llth. We will provide this
survey to you as soon as it is available but no later than 14 calendar days prior to the scheduled
maintenance dredging and placement event." (USACE email dated 7Aug2017)
• Volume estimate of material to be placed in IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area. Will
this meet or exceed the 25,000 cubic yard annual limit?
The Murden is scheduled for up to three 12-hour days of work. IF the Murden maximizes 36
hours at —300 cubic yards/hour, the total volume removed would be approximately 10,800 cy. In
the budget estimate provided by USACE Project Management, an upper volume of 12,000 cy
was estimated in the 3-day event.
The Carolina Beach coastal storm damage reduction project is in the 2°d year of its current 3-year
maintenance cycle. This proposed IDMMS event is the first use of this altemative; as such, this
event will not exceed the annual 25,000 cys authorized during the CSDR's 3-year cycles.
Forecast of next disposal event planned for IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
As per the USACE and during the Merritt shipyard visit, the remaining shallow draft fleet will
attempt short and repetitive visits within NC's shallow draft inlets. The scheduling of the
USACE's shallow draft fleet is completely a USACE responsibility.

Record of most recent mining of sand from fDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
The last recycling of beach quality sand from within the CSDR's engineered borrow site
occurred in FYI 6.
Forecast of mining or maintenance activities planned for IDMMS/Carolina Beach
Borrow Area
The next recycling of beach quality sand from within the CSDR's engineered borrow site is
scheduled to occur in FYI 9.

Slagel, Matthew j
From: Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 8:53 AM
To: Bedsole, Layton
Cc: Wilson, Debra; Huggett, Doug; Slagel, Matthewj; Mairs, Robb L; Crumbley, Tyler A CN
USARMY CESAW (US); Weychert, Curtis R; Dunn, Maria T.
Subject: Fwd: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Attachments: NewHanoverCounty-CarolinaBeachInlet_2014-02006_EFH_FINAL.pdf
Dear Layton,
It was nice speaking with you today. Please feel free to call anytime you have questions.
Copied below is correspondence related to planned disposal of sand within the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow
Area. We understand and are sensitive to concerns about the USACE dredge Murden going offline for service
for quite a while. Further, we understand that dredging is critically important for navigation. We would like to
request more information on the proposed work to aid in further review of the project. Our concerns are related
to cumulative effects of work within the inlet complex, especially during peak recruitment periods for larval and
juvenile fishes.
Information requested:
• Statement of purpose and need specific to this event
• Dredge and disposal schedule for proposed work
• Current depth and bathymetry of IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
• Volume estimate of material to be placed in IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area. Will this meet or
exceed the 25,000 cubic yard annual limit?
• Forecast of next disposal event planned for IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
• Record of most recent mining of sand from IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
• Forecast of mining or maintenance activities planned for IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area
Thanks!
-Ken
Kenneth Riley, Ph.D.
Habitat Conservation Division
National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Region
toi Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
Office: 252-728-87R0 I Cell: 252-864-6iwi I Email: ken.riley(fnoaa. og_v
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From: Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 4:36 PM

Subject: Re: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
To: "Slagel, Matthew j" <[e-mail]>
Cc: "Dunn, Maria T." <[e-mail] , "Weychert, Curtis R" <[e-mail]>,
"Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)" <[e-mail]>, "Maus, Robb L"
<[e-mail]>, "Wilson, Debra" <[e-mail]>, "Huggett, Doug"
<doug.huggett @ ncdenr. gov>
Matt,
For your records, attached is the NMFS correspondence dated March 15, 2017. Our concern is related to
cumulative effects of dredging and placement simultaneously within the inlet complex.
We would like to see more information on the proposed work including a summary of pre -construction surveys
to assess the capacity of the borrow site. The permit modification stated that 25,000 cy of material would be
placed in the CSDR borrow site each year. How much material would they place within the disposal area
during this event? When does the county forecast the next disposal event will occur?
-Ken
Kenneth Riley, Ph.D.
Habitat Conservation Division
National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Region
ioi Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
Office: 2s2-728-87F0 I Cell: 252-864-61gg 1 Email: ken.riley(Wnoaa.gov
From: Slagel, Matthew j
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 2:22 PM
To: Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<[e-mail]>; Mairs, Robb L <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T.
<[e-mail]>; Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Debra
<[e-mail]>
Cc: Huggett, Doug <doug.hu¢[e-mail]>
Subject: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Dear All,

New Hanover County was recently informed by USACE that the hopper dredge Murden would be performing
up to 3 days of maintenance dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet on or about August 28`s. The County holds a
CAMA permit (#50-16), which would allow the dredged sand to be placed in the Inshore Dredge Material
Management Site (IDMMS) instead of the Nearshore Placement Area. The IDMMS is the same location as the
Carolina Beach Borrow Area shown in Attachment 1. The narrow purple box in the ebb shoal complex of the
inlet shown in Attachment 1 is the area that the USACE dredges, but the survey data shown on this attachment
are from May 2014.
Attachment 2 shows the most recent survey data of the inlet from July 2017. It appears that the Murden will be
performing advanced maintenance/proactive dredging in anticipation of the sidecast dredge Merritt being
unavailable for several months starting in October.
There is no dredge moratorium if the USACE dredges the inlet and places the sand in the Nearshore Placement
Area. However, if the inlet is dredged and the sand is placed in the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area, a
dredge moratorium of April 1— November 15 applies. For this dredge event at the end of August, New
Hanover County wants to operate under CAMA permit #50-16 and have the sand placed in the
IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area.
Attachment 3 is the request from New Hanover County. Please let me know by COB next Wednesday, August
9'h if you have any comments or concerns about this work being done outside of the permitted dredge window.
Thanks,
Matt
Matt Slagel
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: [phone] x 204
E-mail: matthew.slaaelCalncdenr.gov
—Nothing comy:ares ..s

Slagel, Matthew j
From: Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 4:36 PM
To: Slagel, Matthewj
Cc: Dunn, Maria T.; Weychert, Curtis R, Crumbley, Tyler A CN USARMY CESAW (US); Mairs,
Robb L, Wilson, Debra; Huggett, Doug
Subject: Re: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Attachments: NewHanoverCounty-CarolinaBeachInlet_2014-02006_EFH_FINAL.pdf
Matt,
For your records, attached is the NMFS correspondence dated March 15, 2017. Our concern is related to
cumulative effects of dredging and placement simultaneously within the inlet complex.
We would like to see more information on the proposed work including a summary of pre -construction surveys
to assess the capacity of the borrow site. The permit modification stated that 25,000 cy of material would be
placed in the CSDR borrow site each year. How much material would they place within the disposal area
during this event? When does the county forecast the next disposal event will occur?
911=1
Kenneth Riley, Ph.D.
Habitat Conservation Division
National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Region
for Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
Office: 2S2-728-87,50 I Cell: 2F2-864-6i4n I Email: ken.rilgy(@noaa.gov
On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 4:10 PM, Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]> wrote:
Matt,
Since there will be no placement on the shore and the Minden will be conducting the dredge, NCWRC does
not believe the project would have significant impacts to nesting sea turtles or nesting shore birds. I believe
this is more of a marine fishes moratorium, though there is potential for turtle hatchlings to be impacted until
mid -November. Ingress and egress through the inlet is important for numerous species and these operations
may cause interference.
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.orc
Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Slagel, Matthew j
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 2:22 PM
To: Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<[e-mail]>: Maus, Robb L <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T.
<[e-mail]>; Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Debra
<[e-mail]>
Cc: Huggett, Doug <doug [e-mail]>
Subject: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Dear All,
New Hanover County was recently informed by USACE that the hopper dredge Murden would be performing
up to 3 days of maintenance dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet on or about August 28`s. The County holds a
CAMA permit (#50-16), which would allow the dredged sand to be placed in the Inshore Dredge Material
Management Site (IDMMS) instead of the Nearshore Placement Area. The IDMMS is the same location as the

Carolina Beach Borrow Area shown in Attachment 1. The narrow purple box in the ebb shoal complex of the
inlet shown in Attachment 1 is the area that the USACE dredges, but the survey data shown on this attachment
are from May 2014.
Attachment 2 shows the most recent survey data of the inlet from July 2017. It appears that the Murden will be
performing advanced maintenance/proactive dredging in anticipation of the sidecast dredge Merritt being
unavailable for several months starting in October.
There is no dredge moratorium if the USACE dredges the inlet and places the sand in the Nearshore Placement
Area. However, if the inlet is dredged and the sand is placed in the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area, a
dredge moratorium of April 1 — November 15 applies. For this dredge event at the end of August, New
Hanover County wants to operate under CAMA permit #50-16 and have the sand placed in the
IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area.
Attachment 3 is the request from New Hanover County. Please let me know by COB next Wednesday, August
9`h if you have any comments or concerns about this work being done outside of the permitted dredge window.
Thanks,
Matt
Matt Slagel
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: [phone] x 204
E-mail: matthew.slaoel(a)ncdenr.00v
Nz. "' Nothing Ccmrarrs --.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
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Southeast Regional Office
26313thAvenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5505
httplisem.nmfa noaa.gov
March 15, 2017 F/SER47:KR/pw
(Sent via Electronic Mail)
Colonel Kevin P. Landers Sr., Commander
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1398
Attention: Tyler Crumble
Dear Colonel Landers:
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has reviewed the public notice for Action
ID No. SAW-2014-02006 dated January 11, 2017. New Hanover County proposes modification
to the Carolina Beach Shallow Draft Inlet permit, which currently authorizes maintenance
dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIW W) crossing.
New Hanover County seeks authorization to dispose of material into an existing federal borrow
area within Carolina Beach Inlet, in Carolina Beach. The Wilmington District's initial
determination is the proposed project may adversely affect essential fish habitat (EFH) or
associated fisheries managed by South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC), the
Mid -Atlantic Fishery Management Council, or NMFS. As the nation's federal trustee for the
conservation and management of marine, estuarine, and diadromous fishery resources, the
NMFS provides the following comments pursuant to authorities of the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act and the Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
(Magnuson -Stevens Act).
Description of the Proposed Project
The purpose of the project is to allow additional sediment management practices improving the
efficiency associated with navigation maintenance dredging of Carolina Beach Inlet and the
AIW W crossing. Supplemental sediment management capabilities would result in cost savings
and dredging efficiency that would potentially improve navigation access. The most significant
improvement in efficiency and cost savings related to this new management strategy would be
the travel time associated with disposal of material in the authorized nearshore disposal site
located approximately two miles south of the inlet. The Carolina Beach Shallow Draft Inlet
permit currently authorizes dredging with side -cast disposal or disposal in the authorized
nearshore disposal site.
New Hanover County seeks authorization to dispose of material into an existing 25-acre federal
borrow area within the inlet complex. The borrow site is part of a Federal Coastal Storm
Damage Reduction (CSDR) project that is used for beach nourishment projects on Carolina
Beach and Kure Beach. Studies by the Wilmington District have shown that the CSDR 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. From 1985 through
2016, the average CSDR three-year maintenance cycle included the recycling of approximately
870,000 cy of material from the borrow site. New Hanover County seeks authorization to
dispose of material within the CSDR borrow site to not exceed -14 feet deep mean low water
(MLW). Pre -construction surveys would assess the capacity of the borrow site and ensure the
placed material remains at or below -14 feet MLW so as not to hinder the navigation.
New Hanover County intends to conduct maintenance dredging within the inlet using a split -hull
dredge plant once or twice per year. A total of 25,000 cy of material would be placed in the
CSDR borrow site each year. The County proposes using a modified hydraulic pipeline
alignment that positions a Tremie pipe discharge configuration to facilitate positional placement
of beach quality material in the borrow site. The contractor can maneuver the Tremie pipe to
control sediment placement and avoid mounding of material.
Consultation History
The NMFS participated in a scoping meeting with state and federal agencies on June 24, 2016, to
review project plans. The NMFS met with New Hanover County and its environmental
consultants (Coastal Planning and Engineering of North Carolina, Inc.) on January 12, 2017, to
review modifications to project plans and permit application materials.
Essential Fish Habitat
Pursuant to the Magnuson -Stevens Act, the SAFMC and NMFS designate EFH within the study
area to encompass shallow bottom habitat, intertidal flats, and tidal inlets. The SAFMC also
designates these areas as a Habitat Area of Particular Concern (HAPC) under the fishery
management plans for shrimp, snapper/grouper complex, and coastal migratory pelagic species
because these areas are rare, sensitive to stress and disturbance, and important to ecosystem
function. Understanding how tidal inlets function to provide habitat is the product of a complex
mix of connections between biological processes and physical factors. The SAMFC provides
additional information on the species it manages and their EFH and HAPCs in Fishery
Ecosystem Plan of the South Atlantic Region (available at www.saf nanet), and the NMFS
provides additional information on the EFH of highly migratory species in Amendment 10 to the
2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan: Essential Fish Habitat (available at
www. nmfs. noaa.gov/sfa/hmsl).
Impacts to Essential Fish Habitat
The NMFS expects the generalized environmental impacts to be minimal due to the location of
the project in open water and the energy associated -with waves and tidal currents within the inlet
complex. Impacts from construction activities are expected to be temporary (days), and include
an increase in the turbidity and total suspended solids from sediments, silt, and organic materials.
Environmental impacts for dredging and disposal activities were addressed in the North Carolina
Shallow Draft Inlet SDI-5 Maintenance Dredging Essential Fish Habitat Summary (SAW-2014-
02006), dated February 2015; Kure Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project
Supplemental Essential Fish Habitat Assessment (SAW-2010-01825), dated April 2014; and the
Carolina Beach: Beach Nourishment Project EFH Assessment (SAW-2010-01825), dated August
2012. The NMFS primary concern with the proposed project relates to cumulative impacts on

EFH when considered with the frequency of inlet dredging utilized in navigation projects and
shoreline protection projects. Systematic mining of the inlet and the federal navigation channel
may result in unanticipated changes in habitat quality, including increasing the concentration of
suspended sediments that may clog gills in young, less mobile fish and invertebrates and thereby
increasing their mortality rate. The extent of negative effects is dependent on the life history
stages of the species present and the duration of exposure to high concentrations of suspended
sediments.
The NMFS believes New Hanover County, working with state and federal agencies, has
conducted a practicable alternatives analysis and proposes modifications to a permit that are both
cost-effective and least environmentally damaging. The NMFS believes the proposed work
would not result in significant adverse impacts because the CSDR borrow site has a high natural
infilling rate and the volume of material to be disposed of in the CSDR borrow site is a small
fraction (10 percent) of the natural infilling rate. Additionally, the County would conduct
bathymetric surveys to assess conditions prior to placement of material. The NMFS
recommends further minimization of the environmental impacts from dredging by the permit
requiring avoidance of temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials.
The NMFS recommends that the project include a work moratorium for April I through
November 15 to minimize environmental impacts and provide protections for seasonal
migrations of fish and protected species (i.e., sturgeon and sea turtles). Requests for dredging
with placement in the CSDR borrow site within the moratorium should be coordinated with
NMFS and include an explanation as to why the dredging could not abide by the dredging
window.
EFH Conservation Recommendations
Section 305(b)(4)(A) of the Magnuson -Stevens Act requires NMFS to provide EFH
Conservation Recommendations for any federal action or permit which may result in adverse
impacts to EFH. Therefore, NMFS recommends the following to ensure the conservation of
EFH and associated fishery resources:
• The permit should require best management practices, such as a plan for monitoring the
pipeline for leaks at least twice per day and pre -construction meetings with the
Wilmington District and NMFS.
• The permit should restrict the time of year that dredging activities occur to reduce
impacts to EFH and vulnerable life stages of federally managed fishery species.
Section 305(b)(4)(B) of the Magnuson -Stevens Act and implementing regulation at 50 CFR
Section 600.920(k) require the Wilmington District to provide a written response to this letter
within 30 days of its receipt. If it is not possible to provide a substantive response within 30
days, in accordance with the "findings" with the Wilmington District, an interim response should
be provided to the NMFS. A detailed response then must be provided prior to final approval of
the action. The detailed response must include a description of measures proposed by the
Wilmington District to avoid, mitigate, or offset the adverse impacts of the activity. If the
response is inconsistent with the EFH conservation recommendations, the Wilmington District
must provide a substantive discussion justifying the reasons for not following the
recommendations.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments. Please direct related questions or
comments to the attention of Dr. Ken Riley at our Beaufort Field Office, 101 Pivers Island Road,
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516-9722, or at [phone].
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cc: COE, [e-mail]
USFWS, [e-mail]
ASMFC, [e-mail]
NCDCM, [e-mail]
NCDCM, [e-mail]
EPA, [e-mail]
SAFMC, [e-mail]
F/SER4, [e-mail]
F/SER47, [e-mail]
Sincerely,
Pau
Virginia M. Fay
Assistant Regional Administrator
Habitat Conservation Division

Slagel, Matthew j
From: Dunn, Maria T.
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 4:10 PM
To: Slagel, Matthew j; Weychert, Curtis R, Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US);
Mairs, Robb L; Ken Riley - NOAA Federal; Wilson, Debra
Cc: Huggett, Doug
Subject: RE: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Matt,
Since there will be no placement on the shore and the Murden will be conducting the dredge, NCWRC does not believe
the project would have significant impacts to nesting sea turtles or nesting shore birds. I believe this is more of a marine
fishes moratorium, though there is potential for turtle hatchlings to be impacted until mid -November. Ingress and egress
through the inlet is important for numerous species and these operations may cause interference.
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.om
Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Slagel, Matthew j
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 2:22 PM
To: Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<[e-mail]>; Mairs, Robb L <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T.
<[e-mail]>; Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Debra
<[e-mail]>
Cc: Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>
Subject: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Dear All,
New Hanover County was recently informed by USACE that the hopper dredge Murden would be performing up to 3
days of maintenance dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet on or about August 28`h. The County holds a CAMA permit (#SO-
16), which would allow the dredged sand to be placed in the Inshore Dredge Material Management Site (IDMMS)
instead of the Nearshore Placement Area. The IDMMS is the same location as the Carolina Beach Borrow Area shown in
Attachment 1. The narrow purple box in the ebb shoal complex of the inlet shown in Attachment 1 is the area that the
USACE dredges, but the survey data shown on this attachment are from May 2014.

Attachment 2 shows the most recent survey data of the inlet from July 2017. It appears that the Murden will be -
performing advanced maintenance/proactive dredging in anticipation of the sidecast dredge Merritt being unavailable
for several months starting in October.
There is no dredge moratorium if the USACE dredges the inlet and places the sand in the Nearshore Placement Area.
However, if the inlet is dredged and the sand is placed in the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area, a dredge moratorium
of April 1— November 15 applies. For this dredge event at the end of August, New Hanover County wants to operate
under CAMA permit #50-16 and have the sand placed in the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area.
Attachment 3 is the request from New Hanover County. Please let me know by COB next Wednesday, August 9th if you
have any comments or concerns about this work being done outside of the permitted dredge window.
Thanks,
Matt
Matt Slagel
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: [phone] x 204
E-mail: matthew.slagel(a)ncdenr.00v
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disclosed to third parties.'

Slagel, Matthew j
From: Weychert, Curtis R
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 3:58 PM
To: Slagel, Matthewj
Subject: RE: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Matt, I don't have a Problem with them doing that, as long as they make efforts to dispose the material during a falling
tide, so that any suspended sediment will be moved away from the estuarine waters.
From: Slagel, Matthew
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 2:22 PM
To: Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<[e-mail]>; Mairs, Robb L <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T.
<[e-mail]>; Ken Riley - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>; Wilson, Debra
<debra.wi Ison@ ncdenr.gov>
Cc: Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>
Subject: New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Dear All,
New Hanover County was recently informed by USACE that the hopper dredge Murden would be performing up to 3
days of maintenance dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet on or about August 28`h. The County holds a CAMA permit (#50-
16), which would allow the dredged sand to be placed in the Inshore Dredge Material Management Site (IDMMS)
instead of the Nearshore Placement Area. The IDMMS is the same location as the Carolina Beach Borrow Area shown in
Attachment 1. The narrow purple box in the ebb shoal complex of the inlet shown in Attachment 1 is the area that the
USACE dredges, but the survey data shown on this attachment are from May 2014.
Attachment 2 shows the most recent survey data of the inlet from July 2017. It appears that the Murden will be
performing advanced maintenance/proactive dredging in anticipation of the sidecast dredge Merritt being unavailable
for several months starting in October.
There is no dredge moratorium if the USACE dredges the inlet and places the sand in the Nearshore Placement Area.
However, if the inlet is dredged and the sand is placed in the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area, a dredge moratorium
of April 1— November 15 applies. For this dredge event at the end of August, New Hanover County wants to operate
under CAMA permit #50-16 and have the sand placed in the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area.
Attachment 3 is the request from New Hanover County. Please let me know by COB next Wednesday, August 91^ if you
have any comments or concerns about this work being done outside of the permitted dredge window.
Thanks,
Matt
Matt Slagel
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557

Slagel, Matthew j
From:
Slagel, Matthewj
Sent:
Thursday, August 03, 2017 2:22 PM
To:
Weychert, Curtis R,' Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US); Mairs, Robb L; Dunn,
Maria T.; Ken Riley - NOAA Federal; Wilson, Debra
Cc:
Huggett, Doug
Subject:
New Hanover County Request: Carolina Beach Inlet
Attachments:
1-Carolina Beach Inlet Project Areajpg; 2_Carolina_Beach-Inlet July 2017.pdf; 3-Agency
notification of IDMMS.pdf
Dear All,
New Hanover County was recently informed by USACE that the hopper dredge Murden would be performing up to 3
days of maintenance dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet on or about August 281h. The County holds a CAMA permit (#50-
16), which would allow the dredged sand to be placed in the Inshore Dredge Material Management Site (IDMMS)
instead of the Nearshore Placement Area. The IDMMS is the same location as the Carolina Beach Borrow Area shown in
Attachment 1. The narrow purple box in the ebb shoal complex of the inlet shown in Attachment 1 is the area that the
USACE dredges, but the survey data shown on this attachment are from May 2014.
Attachment 2 shows the most recent survey data of the inlet from July 2017. It appears that the Murden will be
performing advanced maintenance/proactive dredging in anticipation of the sidecast dredge Merritt being unavailable
for several months starting in October.
There is no dredge moratorium if the USACE dredges.the inlet and places the sand in the Nearshore Placement Area.
However, if the inlet is dredged and the sand is placed in the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area, a dredge moratorium
of April 1— November 15 applies. For this dredge event at the end of August, New Hanover County wants to operate
under CAMA permit #50-16 and have the sand placed in the IDMMS/Carolina Beach Borrow Area.
Attachment 3 is the request from New Hanover County. Please let me know by COB next Wednesday, August 9t' if you
have any comments or concerns about this work being done outside of the permitted dredge window.
Thanks,
Matt
Matt Slagel
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: [phone] x 204
E-mail: matthew.slacielO ncdenr.gov
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Slagel, Matthew j
From: Bedsole, Layton <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 8:43 AM
To: Slagel, Matthewj
Cc: Huggett, Doug
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As you know the, USACE's sidecast dredge Merritt is going to the shipyard for major hull repairs. The
USACE anticipates the Merritt being out of service for six months (October— March). USACE Navigation
is proposing to maintain the shallow draft inlets with short duration, rotating events implemented by
their remaining shallow draft dredge fleet the Currituck and Murden.
On 1 August 2017, New Hanover County was told Carolina Beach Inlet's next maintenance dredging
event would occur on or about the 28'h of August. The USACE is scheduling the Murden for up to a
three-day event. NHC would like to use the inshore dredge material management site as the deposition
location, NCDCM Permit 50-16, expiration date 12/2020.
NHC will ensure before and after inlet dredge surveys are taken including available volume calculations.
Before and after bathymetric surveys will also be provided for the IDMMS. NHC will also ask the Murden
to implement its Silent Inspector hopper release documentation system. The Murden's releases, during
this event, will be documented on a single AD survey for use in the event summary. Based on the
tentative USACE shallow draft dredge fleet schedule, these proposed three-day maintenance event
would be outside the environmental window.
NHC will coordinate with the USACE Navigation Section and will provided a summary of the three-day
event to all. Given schedules and timelines, would the agencies accept this transmittal as a pre -
construction notification and be willing to respond with concurrences and/or comments for
clarifications?

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OCEAN HAZARD AEC NOTICE
Project is In an: Ocean Erodible Area High Hazard Flood Area X
Property Owner: New Hanover County
Property Address: Carolina Beach Inlet
Date Lot Was Platted: N/A
This notice is intended to make you, the applicant, aware of the
special risks and conditions associated with development in this
area, which is subject to natural hazards such as storms, erosion
and currents. The rules of the Coastal Resources Commission
require that you receive an AEC Hazard Notice and
acknowledge that notice in writing before a permit for
development can be issued.
The Commission's rules on building standards, oceanfront
setbacks and dune alterations are designed to minimize, but not
eliminate, property loss from hazards. By granting permits, the
Coastal Resources Commission does not guarantee the safety of
the development and assumes no liability for future damage to
the development. Permits issued in the Ocean Hazard Area of
Environmental Concern include the condition that structures he
relocated or dismantled if they become imminently threatened
by changes in shoreline configuration. The structure(s) must be
relocated or dismantled within two (2) years of becoming
imminently threatened, and in any case upon its collapse or
subsidence.
The best available information, as accepted by the Coastal
Resources Commission, indicates that the annual long-term
average ocean erosion rate for the area where your property is
located is Z feet per year.
The rate was established by careful analysis of aerial
photographs of the coastline taken over the past 50 years.
Studies also indicate that the shoreline could move as much as
-MCI feet landward in a major storm.
The flood waters in a major storm are predicted to be about
1A feet deep in this area.
Preferred oceanfront protection measures are beach nourishment
and relocation of threatened structures. Hard erosion control
structures such as bulkheads, seawalls, revetments, groins, jetties
and breakwaters are prohibited. Temporary sand bags inky he
authorized under certain conditions.
The applicant must acknowledge this information and
requirements by signing this notice in the space below. Without
the proper signature, the application will not be complete.
Property &ner Sigaetu Date
Inlet Hazard Area
SPECIAL NOTE: This hazard notice is required for
development in areas subject to sudden and massive storms and
erosion. Permits issued for development in this area expire on
December 31 of the third year following the year in which the
permit was issued. Shortly before work begins on the project
site, the Local Permit Officer must be contacted to determine the
vegetation line and setback distance at your site. If the property
has seen little change since the time of permit issuance, and the
proposed development can still meet the setback requirement,
the LPO will inform you that you may begin work. Substantial
progress on the project must be made within 60 days of this
setback determination, or the setback must be re -measured. Also,
the occurrence of a major shoreline change as the result of a
storm within the 60-day period will necessitate re -measurement
of the setback. It is important that you check with the LPO
before the permit expires for official approval to continue the
work after the permit has expired. Generally, if foundation
pilings have been placed and substantial progress is continuing,
permit renewal can be authorized. It is unlawful to continue
work after permit expiration.
For more information, contact
Sean Farrell
Local Permit Officer
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Address
Wilmington, NC 28403
Locality
910-796-7424
Phone Number
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
RECEIVED JUN 0 2 2017
JUN 0 8 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Carolina Beach Inlet SDI-5
IDMMS Modification
SAW-2014-02006
As part of the operation and maintenance of the federally authorized project, the Wilmington
District routinely surveys and dredges portions of the Carolina Beach Inlet complex
including, but not limited to, areas at its intersection with the AIWW in order to assess and
maintain navigability of the Carolina Beach Inlet. The permittee must coordinate with the
Navigation and Coastal Engineering branches of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District both pre- and post -construction when use of the IDMMS is proposed.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division, Navigation Branch
Attention: Chief of Navigation
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
[phone]
Roger.D.Bullock c- usace.armv.mil
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Engineering Division,
Attention: Chief of Water Resources RECEIVED
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 ,J U N 0 8 2017
[phone]
[e-mail]
DCM- MHD CITY
2. When maintenance dredging is scheduled to be performed in Carolina Beach Inlet, the permittee
shall coordinate with the District's Navigation Branch to provide pre-dredging/placement
hydrographic (bathymetry) surveys (Before Dredge, or BD) of the entire inlet complex (to
include the borrow area, federal navigation channel and inlet crossing) at least two weeks prior to
the commencement of maintenance dredging. This period will allow the District time to review
the survey of the area that may be potentially affected by the proposed maintenance. The
permittee shall coordinate with the District and obtain approval from the District I[rac11.prior to
initiating work on any proposed project that involves disposal of material in the IDMMS. If the
District Engineer, in his sole discretion determines that existing conditions indicate that the
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modified activity (disposal of material in the IDMMS) will likely adversely affect the Federal
Project, to include the borrow area and federal navigation channel, or in the adjacent AI W W, he
will notify the permittee of an limitations on disposal location that will minimize the potential
for adverse effects, oil more favorable conditions exist.
The permittee shall coordinate with the District's Navigation Branch to provide post-
dredging/placement (After Dredge, or AD) hydrographic (bathymetry) surveys of the entire inlet
complex to the same extent as the pre -dredging survey listed above. In order to provide the most
accurate depiction of the effects of the placement, the AD surveys should be conducted within 3-
5 days after completion of placement. Within 30 days of the end of construction or placement
the permittee shall submit a final AD report to the District's Navigation and Water Resources
Branches.
3. If the District Engineer, in his sole discretion, determines that the modified activity (disposal of
material in the IDMMS) has caused additional shoaling (above historical amounts, taking into
account inlet dynamics and storm effects) within the Federal Project's borrow area and
potentially effecting the federal navigation channel or the adjacent AIW W and that such sections
should be dredged in order to maintain safe and efficient navigation, he will so notify the
permittee in writing. The notification will specify the extent to which additional shoaling has
occurred, the inlet feature that must be dredged, the depth to which it must be dredged, and the
time frame within which dredging must begin (a minimum of 90 days will be allowed). The
permittee shall cause the area of the Inlet Crossing specified by the District Engineer to be
dredged in the manner and within the time frame specified in the notice, either by contract or by
providing contributed funds to the government.
4. If maintenance activities conducted by the Wilmington District result in stacking of material that
adversely affects navigation, the District will be responsible for remediating the stacking of
material. Likewise, if the Permittee's contractor actions result in stacking of material that
adversely affects navigation, the Permittee shall be responsible for remediating the stacking of
material. The Permittee's plans and specifications will provide clear guidance and require
oversight to ensure any required site remediation is successfully completed.
The District Engineer, in his sole discretion may require additional remedial action or revoke the
modification in the event that surveyed data reveals contours not consistent with federally
authorized depths. A 90-day window will be allowed for any remedial action required to restore
the area to federally authorized and maintained depths.
EFH Conditions
5. The permittee shall ensure the implementation of pipeline monitori for leaks at least twice per
day while construction is ongoing. RECEIJOf
JUN 0 S 2017
DCM- MHD CITY

6. All requests for dredging and placement activities outside the window of November 16 to April
30 shall be coordinated with NMFS and shall include an explanation as to why the dredging
could not be conducted within the work window (November 16 to April 30). If necessary, the
permittee shall provide additional measures (determined in coordination with SAW and NMFS)
to ensure effects to fishery resources are minimal.
RECEIVED
JUN 0 82017
DCM- MHD CITY

N -C
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
May 25, 2017
New Hanover County
c/o Mr. Layton Bedsole
230 Government Center Dr., Suite 160
Wilmington, NC 28403
Dear Mr. Mr. Bedsole:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
This letter is in response to your application request under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA) and NC Dredge & Fill Law to authorize an Inshore Dredge Material Disposal Site, in
Carolina Beach, New Hanover County. On January 20, 2017, processing of your application was
placed on hold at your request. This office has received your request to resume processing.
Therefore, processing of your permit application has officially resumed as of May 24, 2017. The
revised projected deadline for making a decision is June 3, 2017.
Please feel free to contact me by phone at [phone] or by e-mail at:
[e-mail] if you would like to discuss this matter further.
Sincerely,
Heather Coats
Assistant Majors Permits Coordinator
cc: MHC Files/WiRO Files
RECEIVED
JUN 0 8 2017
DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina I Environmental Qwftty I Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
9I07%7215

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Coats, Heather
From: Wilson, Debra
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 4:03 PM
To: Coats, Heather
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: GP 291 / SAW-2014-02006 / Modification to SDI-5 Carolina Beach
Inlet Shallow Draft Permit- New Hanover County
Attachments: NCCF comments 13Feb2017.docx
FYI
From: Bedsole, Layton [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 3:58 PM
To: Wilson, Debra <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: GP 291 / SAW-2014-02006 / Modification to SDI-5 Carolina Beach Inlet Shallow Draft
Permit- New Hanover County
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
-----Original Message -----
From: Finch, Greg [mailto:ereiz.finchacbi.coml
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 5:21 PM
To: Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <Tyler.Crumbley(.&usace.anny.mil>
Cc: Bedsole, Layton <lbedsole0.nhceov.com>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: GP 291 / SAW-2014-02006 / Modification to SDI-5 Carolina Beach Inlet
Shallow Draft Permit- New Hanover County
Tyler,
Comments and responses attached. Thanks,
Greg Finch
Scientist
Coastal & Maritime Sciences
Environmental & Sustainability
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
areg.fincha,CBI.com
CB&I
4038 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington, NC 28409

Or
United States
www.CBI.com
-----Original Message -----
From: Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)[mailto:Tyler.Crunibleygusace.army.mill
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 9:15 AM
To: Finch, Greg <gre .finchkcbi.com>
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: GP 291 / SAW-2014-02006 / Modification to SDI-5 Carolina Beach Inlet
Shallow Draft Permit- New Hanover County
Greg,
I received these comments from the NCCF on the last day of commenting. Please address as needed.
Thank you.
-----Original Message -----
From: Mike Giles [mailto:mikeg a,nccoast.org]
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 3:28 PM
To: Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US) <Tyler.Crumbleyna,usace.army.mil>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: GP 291 / SAW-2014-02006 / Modification to SDI-5 Carolina Beach Inlet Shallow
Draft Permit- New Hanover County
Tyler. I just received information about this proposed permit modification and would like to offer a few
comments.
1. The Federation recommends consultation with the USFWS on the potential effects upon essential fish habitat,
endangered and or threatened species including the Atlantic Short nose Sturgeon, red knot, piping plover and
loggerhead turtles.
2. The Federation recomments an economic analysis be performed to inform the public on the cost benefits of
this proposed project as it seems that economics is the main reasoning to request a permit modification. The
reasoning the County representative presented in the scoping meetings and the CAMA permit request were
vague and without detail.
3. The project involved placing materials dredged from the inlet into the approved borrow area for the CSDRP
at Carolina Beach. There is little information on any analysis of this dredge material and the Federation
recommend the COE require analysis of the dredge material to ensure it is beach compatible.
4. There is no information or analysis of the effect of placing approximatley 60,000-80,000 cubic yards of
dredged material into a borrow site and its effect upon the morphology of the inlet, the effect of that "fill" upon
the natural passive rate of fill that is stated to occur due to long -shore transport. What will be the effect of the
displacement of that natural fill that normally occurs in the described inlet area and borrow area?
5. The Federation is concerned that this permit modification has not been fully investigated and researched to
adequatley agency concerns, additional changes to the inlet and increase frequency of construction/dredging
activity in the inlet due to the deposition of dredge material into the permitted borrow area.

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6. The Federation is concerned that the applicant has not conducted any due diligence or research on any other
project similar to the one proposed which would provide critical information on the potential issues of this
proposal.
7. Due to the lack of critical information on the potential effects of this project in the CAMA permit the
Federation recommends further information is needed to properly access the information and purported benefits
and potential effects of this project as described in the December 6, 2016 CAMA permit.
Thanks,
Mike Giles
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
1) APPLICANT: New Hanover Co. clo CPE NC
COUNTY: New Hanover
PROJECT NAME: 50-16MM.• NH Co. Inshore Dredge Material Management Site (DMMS), Carolina Beach Inlet
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina BeachREC E I V E D
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD:11116116 ✓
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: dwe, w
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CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: No
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Sean Farrell
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW:
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT: _
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: 12-08-1ZI
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D:
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: LFJ0.�S
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: I'1
MAIL OUT DATE:12-06-16
FEDERAL DUE DATE:
To Be Forwarded: n/a
DEC 14 2016
To Be Forwarded: ACM- MHD CITY
DISTRICT OFFICE: WILMINGTON
FEE REC'D: $4751 #359877 /
END OF NOTICE DATE: 12-29-16 J
DEED REC'D-
ON:
150 DAY DEADLINE:
STATE DUE DATE: 12-29-16
FED COMMENTS REC'D:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY DRAFT ON
AGENCY
DATE
COMMENTS
RETURNED
OBJECTIONS:
YES NO
NOTES
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Recommendations for State Permit— Town of Carolina Beach SDI-5 (Carolina Beach Inlet) 12/06/2016
The proposed dredged material disposal activities appear to be INCONSISTENT with 15A NCAC 07H.0208
(b)(2)(B) which states; "Dredged material shall be either confined on high ground by retaining structures or
deposited on beaches for purposes of renourishment, if material is suitable in accordance with the rules in this
Subchapter except as provided in Part (g) of this Subparagraph;" However, the proposed dredged material
disposal activity may be found to be CONSISTENT with 15A NCAC 07H.0208 (b) (2)(G) which states; "Publicly
funded projects shall be considered by review agencies on a case -by -case basis with respect to dredging
methods and dredged material disposal in accordance with Subparagraph (a)3 of this rule." On that basis, the
project appears to be CONSISTENT with the specific conditions of 15A NCAC 07H.0208 and this office would
have no objection to the proposed project provided it meets all other state and federal permitting requirements.
It is recommended that any permit issued require the proposed work to remain below -14 ft. at MLW and
include all other standard permit conditions.
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY

MEMORANDUM
To: Heather Coats
From: Michael Christenbury, Wilmington District Planne
Subject: Consistency Determination, Major Permit Applicatl unty of New
Hanover — Dredging, Carolina Beach
Date: March 14, 2017
CON M ON:
New Hanover County proposes to modify State Permit #50-16 which currently authorizes
maintenance dredging in Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW crossing in order to obtain
authorization to dispose of material below Mean High Water (MEW) into the existing
Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use.
Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC's) impacted by the proposal are EW, PT and IH.
Waters at the project site are classified as SB and are open to the harvesting of shellfish.
The area is not a Primary Nursery Area.
I have reviewed this proposal for consistency with the Carolina Beach Land Use Plan and
offer the following comments.
The general area of the project is classified as Conservation.
In general, Carolina Beach allows development in Conservation classified AECs, which
is consistent with the State's minimum use standards. The Carolina Beach Land Use
Plan contains some policies, which exceed the State's minimum use standards, however
none of these policies are applicable to this project.
This project appears to be consistent with the Carolina Beach Land Use Plan.
Cc: File

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 6, 2016
TO: Mark Zeigler
Division of Community Assistance
Wilmington Regional Office
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secmmry
BRAXTON DAVIS
D,reaor
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(�ncdenrgov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: MM50-16: New Hanover County, c% CPE-NC
Project Location: Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina Beach Inlet
Proposed Project: to allow for disposal of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use within CB Inlet
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by December 29, 2016. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Sean Farrell at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: _Al This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
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SIGNED kvvL 3c Cl% `; `-N, DATED Z ' %
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 6, 2016
TO:
Dan Sams
District Manager-DEMLR
Wilmington Regional Office
PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
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DEC O 12016
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats c(Dncdenr.vov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge 6 Fill Application Review
Applicant: MM50-16: New Hanover County, c% CPE-NC
Project Location: Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina Beach Inlet
Proposed Project: to allow for disposal of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use within CB Inlet
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by December 29, 2016. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Sean Farrell at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
t This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached. Ac.:6v, o' 4L_I am^��..�[( a, 5I1 1
di.f?a�tr�,e.+ ttw� 2j(ccz�S bv� aC-YZ W •t` I1QS�tJ�� C �� Cxv e,J n..d �lQf fir:( T'�f S`�fnnwc�2t
A a�� This agency objects to the project f6? reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED DATED �6C 96
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 12 2016
State ofNonh Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Dnve Eat., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

Ir,
Coats, Heather
From:
Mairs, Robb L
Sent:
Thursday, May 25, 2017 1:36 PM
To:
Bedsole, Layton; Coats, Heather
Cc:
Greg Finch ([e-mail]); 'Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)'
Subject:
RE: IDMMS Modification Conditions
Layton,
I will move forward completing my review of this application and will have written up for Jim's review by tomorrow.
Heather, we will be assigning it under DWR# 201208680.
Thanks,
Robb Mairs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796.7427 office
robb.mairs0.ncden r.00v
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: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 4:10 PM
To: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>; Mairs, Robb L <[e-mail]>
Cc: Greg Finch ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>; 'Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)'
<TYLER.A.Crumbley@ usace.army.mil>
Subject: FW: IDMMS Modification Conditions
Good Afternoon,
May I request NCDCM and NCDWR reinitiate review and consideration of the IDMMS application.
L.
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
-----Original Message -----
From: Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US) rmailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 3:28 PM
To: Bedsole, Layton <lbedsole(@nhcgov.com>
Cc: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>; Crumbley, Tyler A CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<I'YLER.A.CrumbleyO.usace.army.mil>; Reusch, Eric G CIV USARMY CESAW (US)
<Eric.G.Reusch(a usace.army.mil>
Subject: IDMMS Modification Conditions
Layton,
Thank you for the edits and comments provided on behalf of New Hanover County. The appropriate District
Branches have reviewed the initial conditions as written by this office as well as the edits provided by NHC.
While there were some acceptable edits from the original, the District cannot accept all of the edits as proposed.
In the end, the area proposed for disposal (under the modification) is within the footprint of a federal project and
contiguous with the AIW W and the District must maintain a level of federal control over these projects. The
allowance of the disposal within a federal borrow area is a new concept to this District and the dynamics of all
inlets differ, so with those tenets in mind, monitoring of the effects of the proposal will provide necessary data
to evaluate the success of this project and any future proposals. Please find the attached final version of the
conditions for the modification request.
-Tyler
Tyler Crumbley, PWS
Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -Wilmington District
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
email: tyler.crumblevna usace.annv.mil

I
PAT MCCRORY
covemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
® -�. CDL�Vt�f��R Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Coastal Management Director
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DEC 06 Zo1C
December 6, 2016 water . ns Sect Office
valwington Aeg
TO: Robb Mairs
401 Wetlands
DWR-WiRO
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(a)ncdenrpov
Fax: [phone]' ru to er04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: MM50-16: New Hanover County, c% CPE-NC
Project Location: Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina Beach Inlet
Proposed Project: to allow for disposal of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use within CB Inlet
Please indicate below yoi�r agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
'return his form to Heather`Coats'at the address above by December 29, 2016. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Sean Farrell at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: his agency has no objection to the project as proposed. / /rq / C P✓,
**Additional comments may be attached** VIV � 2✓t,
This agency has no comment on the proposed project. 155� P�
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED a DATED
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Stale of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 25405
910-796-7215

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 6, 2016
TO:
FRAM:
i
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Georgette Scott
Stormwater Section
DEMLR - WiRO
PAT MCCRORY
Goverunr
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
ECEIVE
DEC 0 6 2012
BY:
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
IF Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
t NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather heather. coats�ncdenr�ov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
MM50-16: New Hanover County, c/o CPE-NC
Project Location: Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina Beach Inlet
Proposed Project: to allow for disposal of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use within CB Inlet
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by December 29, 2016. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Sean Farrell at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: L� This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNEiQTj��L�"� CoJt7'
DATED 12_hhce
RECEIVED NC
DCM WILMINGTON
DEC 2 9 .zq$
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State of North Carolina I Fnvironmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 6, 2016
TO:
DEC 0 g 2016
STATE P,_,JpERTY
OFriCE
Tim Walton
Dept of Administration
State Property Office
IT -
PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsd.)ncdenraov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: MM50-16: New Hanover County, c/o CPE-NC
Project Location: Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina Beach Inlet
Proposed Project: to allow for disposal of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use within CB Inlet
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by December 29, 2016. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Sean Farrell at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
✓This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED DATED
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 21 2016
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 29405
910-796-7215

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 6, 2016
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
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PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Scnrinry
BRAXTON DAVIS
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Dept. of Cultural Resources
Archives & History
Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator 0Jt� °3- iD
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management l2-
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(cDnedenr.gov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Id
MM50-16: New Hanover County, c/o CPF'-NC
Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina Beach Inlet
Proposed Project: to allow for disposal of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use within CB Inlet
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by December 29, 2016. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Sean Farrell at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached""
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED iu DATED L
Received
DEC.3 *0 2616
State or North C=Una I EnY,.n o tal Quality I Could Mangiest DC n /� DEC 1 2 2016
127 Caudimtl Druz Ext.. Wilmington, NC 28405 I V'
910.79E-7215

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 6, 2016
TO:
Shannon Jenkins
NC DMF
Shellfish Sanitation Section
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
BRAXTON DAVIS
Dlrecror
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsa()ncdenr.gov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: MM50-16: New Hanover County, c/o CPE-NC
Project Location: Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina Beach Inlet
Proposed Project: to allow for disposal of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use within CB Inlet
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by December 29, 2016. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Sean Farrell at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"*Additional comments may be attached"
y' 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.
For AN�� G�^ley
SIGNED DATED
State of Noah Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive E,a, Wilmington, NC 28405
910496-7215

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 6, 2016
TO:
t��l
DEC 08 2016
NC DOT
DISTRICT 3
Ben Hughes
NC Dept. of Transportation
NH Co. & BR Co.
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather coatsa()ncdenrpov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: MM50-16: New Hanover County, c/o CPE-NC
Project Location: Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina Beach Inlet
Proposed Project: to allow for disposal of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use within CB Inlet
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by December 29, 2016. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Sean Farrell at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
tonal comments may be attached"
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED eiE' ✓lam 7J DATED IZ —1 b— i ti,)
RECEIVED
DCM `NILMINGTON, NC
DEC 2 0 2016
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Dnve Ext., Wilmington, NC28405
910-796-7215

Coats, Heather
From:
Coats, Heather
Sent:
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 2:00 PM
To:
Dunn, Maria T.
Subject:
New Hanover County- CB Inlet Management project
H! Maria,
Hope all's going well up your way! I wanted to check in with you on comments for both the major and minor mod
requests for the CB project. The'major mod request is for the inshore dredge material management site and the minor
mod is requesting authorization to fill "the gap" between the nav and CSDR projects and to expand the shallow draft
permit authorization to include the template of the CSDR project. I don't believe I've received anything from you on
either request yet. Do you have any comments you'd like to provide and/or do you need more time?
Thanks in advance!
Heather
Heather Coats
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7302 office
heather.coats cDncdenr.gov
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Coastal Management ERAXTON D VIDavao
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
RECEIVED
December 6, 2016 DEC 14 2016
TO: Gregg Bodnar MHp Cl-Ty
Fisheries Resource Specialist ®CM-
DCM, Morehead City
FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(a)-ncdenraov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA/ Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: MM50-16: New Hanover County, c/o CPE-NC
Project Location: Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina Beach Inlet
Proposed Project: to allow for disposal of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use within CB Inlet
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by December 29, 2016. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Sean Farrell at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
**Additional comments may be attached**
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED % DATED
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 292016
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 29405
910-796-7215

PAT MCCRORY.
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Heather Coats, DCM Assistant Major Permit Coordinator
FROM: Gregg Bodnar, DCM Fisheries Resource Specialist
SUBJECT: New Hanover County c/o CPE-NC (50-16MM)
DATE: 12/29/2016
BRAXTON DAVIS
f7lmctor
A North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Fisheries Resource Specialist has reviewed the
subject permit application for proposed actions that impact fish and fish habitats. The applicant proposes to
place dredge spoil from Carolina Beach Inlet into a passive sediment trap within the throat of the inlet,
identified as a Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CDSR) site, for future nourishment authorized under permit
#50-16. Beneficial use of the CDSR borrow site by New Hanover County was authorized under permit #138-
12. The surrounding area is classified as SB and is open to shellfish harvest.
Currently the USACE dredges the inlet channel or AIWW crossing utilizing a side cast dredge, a hopper dredge
with disposal offshore approximately 2 miles south of the inlet or hydraulic dredge placing the spoil along the
adjacent oceanfront. As proposed a hopper dredge would remove sand within the footprint authorized in
permit #50-16 and place the spoil within the CDSR borrow site utilizing a Tremie pipe. The applicant
proposes a depth minimum threshold within the CDSR borrow site of -14ft at mean low water (MLW), where
fill operations would cease. The applicant states that the borrow site passively fills in at a rate of
approximately 250,000cy/year, with proposed events to add an additional 20,000-25,000cy/year. Removal of
sediment from the borrow site for nourishment would continue to be performed every 3 years.
There is concern that the deposition of sediment within the inlet throat may unintendedly affect the
frequency of maintenance dredging, or alter navigability or geomorphology of the inlet. The applicant's
narrative states a 2013 survey suggested a capacity of approximately 60,000cy available below the -14ft at
MLW threshold. With the estimated yearly passive infill rate and the potential proposed additions, there is
potential to reach/exceed this threshold. It is recommended that a bathymetric survey be completed before
every dredge season to identify infill rates, current depths within the borrow site, and the current fill volume
available. Additional surveys should be conducted during dredge events to monitor if the -14ft at MLW depth
threshold is reached. If the threshold is reached, or it is determined that the proposed action does alter the
navigability or geomorphology of the inlet, the applicant has an option of continuing to deposit sediment
offshore as currently authorized in permit #50-16. It would also be beneficial to track all dredge events
conducted within Carolina Beach Inlet to provide a comprehensive monitoring document that can be
provided to all concerned resource agencies as multiple projects are being conducted within Carolina Beach
Inlet.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808 1252-247-3330 If")

Finally, permit #50-16 has conditioned a moratorium on in -water work, to include dredging, from 1 April to
15 November and is recommended to continue. This moratorium is central to reduce the negative effects on
critical fish life history activities, to include spawning migrations and nursery functions.
Contact Gregg Bodnar at [phone] ext. 213 or [e-mail] with further questions or
concerns.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Co tal Management
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Carolina Beach Inlet SDI-5
IDMMS Modification
SAW-2014-02006
1. As part of the operation and maintenance of the federally authorized project, the Wilmington,
District routinely surveys and dredges portions of the Carolina Beach Inlet complex
including, but not limited to, areas at its intersection with the AIWW in order to assess and
maintain navigability of the Carolina Beach Inlet. The permittee must coordinate with the
Navigation and Coastal Engineering branches of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District both pre- and post -construction when use of the IDMMS is proposed.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division, Navigation Branch
Attention: Chief of Navigation
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
[phone]
Ro eer.D. Bullock ausace. army.mil
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Engineering Division,
Attention: Chief of Water Resources
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
[phone]
Kevin.b. C onner(ausace.anny.mil
2. When maintenance dredging is scheduled to be performed in Carolina Beach Inlet, the pernttee
shall coordinate with the District's Navigation Branch to provide pre-dredging/placement
hydrographic (bathymetry) surveys (Before Dredge, or BD) of the entire inlet complex (to
include the borrow area, federal navigation channel and inlet crossing) at least two weeks prior to
the commencement of maintenance dredging. This period will allow the District time to review
the survey of the area that may be potentially affected by the proposed maintenance. The
permittee shall coordinate with the District and obtain approval from the District [TAc i rior to
initiating work on any proposed project that involves disposal of material in the IDMMS. If the
District Engineer, in his sole discretion determines that existing conditions indicate that the
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modified activity (disposal of material in the IDMMS) will likely adversely affect the Federal
Project, to include the borrow area and federal navigation channel, or in the adjacent AIW W, he
will notify the permittee of any limitations on disposal location that will minimize the potential
for adverse effects, or 1ccw til more favorable conditions exist.
The permittee shall coordinate with SAW's Navigation Branch to provide post-
dredging/placement (After Dredge, or AD) hydrographic (bathymetry) surveys of the entire inlet
complex to the same extent as the pre -dredging survey listed above within 30 days of the end of
construction or lacemen t Ac37.
3. If the District Engineer, in his sole discretion, determines that the modified activity (disposal of
material in the IDMMS) has caused additional shoaling (above historical amounts, taking into
account inlet dynamics and storm effects) within the Federal Project's borrow area and
potentially effecting the federal navigation channel or the adjacent AIW W and that such sections
should be dredged in order to maintain safe and efficient navigation, he will so notify the
permittee in writing. The notification will specify the extent to which additional shoaling has
occurred, the inlet feature that must be dredged, the depth to which it must be dredged, and the
time frame within which dredging must begin (a minimum of 90 days will be allowed). The
permittee shall either provide contributed funds to compensate the government for the portion of
the costs associated with dredging the additional shoal material, or cause the area of the Inlet
Crossing specified by the District Engineer to be dredged in a manner and within the time frame
specified in the notice.
4. If maintenance activities conducted by the Wilmington District result in stacking of material that
adversely affects navigation, the District will be responsible for remediating the stacking of
material. Likewise, if the Permittee's contractor actions results stacking of material that
adversely affects navigation, the Permittee shall be responsible for remediating the stacking of
material. The Permittee's plans and specifications will provide clear guidance and require
oversight to ensure any required site remediation is successfully completed.
The District Engineer, in his sole discretion may require additional remedial action or revoke the
modification in the event that surveyed data reveals contours not consistent with federally
authorized depths. A 90-day window will be allowed for any remedial action required to restore
the area to federally authorized and maintained depths.
2

EFH Conditions
The permittee shall ensure the implementation of pipeline monitoring for leaks at least twice per
day while construction is ongoing.
6. All requests for dredging and placement activities outside the window of November 16 to April
30 shall be coordinated with NMFS and shall include an explanation as to why the dredging
could not be conducted within the work window (November 16 to April 30). If necessary, the
permittee shall provide additional measures (determined in coordination with SAW and NMFS)
to ensure effects to fishery resources are minimal.
3

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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 6, 2016
TO: Heidi Cox
Assistant Regional Engineering Supervisor
Public Water Supply-WiRO
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
D;V,s. l/fV 0 ? 411
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wfPOohli at�a eeS y
Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsa(�ncdenrpov
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review
MM50-16: New Hanover County, c/o CPE-NC
Unincorporated New Hanover County, within Carolina Beach Inlet
IN
Proposed Project: to allow for disposal of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) borrow site, for future beneficial re -use within CB Inlet
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by December 29, 2016. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Sean Farrell at [phone] when
appropriate in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: `� This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
/ **Additional comments may be attached**
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
com ents.
SIGNED DATED ' 21 I Z ' ,
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 2 2 2016
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality � Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910496-7215

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
January 23, 2017
New Hanover County
c/o Mr. Layton Bedsole
230 Government Center Dr., Suite 160
Wilmington, NC 28403
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
SUBJECT: Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permit Application Submittal for
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Bedsole:
This letter acknowledges your email sent on 1/20/17 in which you indicated that you wish to place
the CAMA Major Permit application for New Hanover County in abeyance. Based on this request,
processing of your application will be terminated until such time as a written request is received
in this office requesting a resumption of application processing. As required by NCAC
T15A:07J.0204(d), during the pendency of any termination of processing, the permit processing
period will not run. Upon my receipt of a written request to reinitiate processing, the Division of
Coastal Management will resume processing of the application at the point where it was terminated.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me at [phone],
or by e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Bather Coats
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Cc: MHC Files
WiRO Files
Robb Mairs, DWR
Tyler Crumbley, ACE
State of North Carolina 1 Enyi anmental Quality I Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910 796 7215
RECEIVED
JAN 2 6 2017
DCM- P.;yp CITY

Coats, Heather
From: Bedsole, Layton <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 5:00 PM
To: Coats, Heather
Cc: Rosov, Brad ([e-mail]); lannucci, Jim
Subject: RE: NH Co. SDI-5 Mod. (CB Inlet)
Good Afternoon,
Based on our phone conversation earlier today, please place the IDMMS application on hold until such time as
the federal agencies catch up. Please keep us informed
as information is shared between agencies and scheduled target dates approach.
Thanks for the guidance and patience.
Have a good weekend.
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
From: Coats, Heather [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 4:52 PM
To: Bedsole, Layton <[e-mail]>
Cc: Rosov, Brad ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: NH Co. SDI-5 Mod. (CB Inlet)
Hi Layton,
If you are willing to place the CAMA permit application on hold as well in order to let the ACE and DWR catch up, we
would appreciate it, as it would help us ensure there aren't any complications late in the game that puts us in a bind. But
at this time, the choice is still yours.
Thanks in advance for your consideration and have a great weekendl And as always, please let me know if you have any
questions.
Heather
Heather Coats
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7302 office
RECEIVED
JAN262017
DCM- C;ND CITY

heather.coatsCcDncdenr ciov
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
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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: Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:20 PM
To: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>
Cc: Mairs, Robb L <[e-mail]>; lannucci, Jim <[e-mail]>; Rosov, Brad
(Brad. [e-mail]) <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: NH Co. SDI-5 Mod. (CB Inlet)
Good Afternoon,
We anticipate a similar time extension from DCM?
Layton Bedsole I Shore Protection Coordinator
Engineering
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 160
Wilmington, INC 28403
[phone] p 1 [phone] f
www.nhcqov.com
From: Bedsole, Layton
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:14 PM
To:'Mairs, Robb L' <[e-mail]>
Cc: Rosov, Brad <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: NH Co. SDI-5 Mod. (CB Inlet)
Good Afternoon,
Understood! Please place the IDMMS DWR Certification on hold until such time as the federal process catches
up.
Please keep us updated on any process developments.
Thank you for your guidance!
L.
From: Mairs, Robb L (mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:04 PM
RECEIVED
JAN B 6
DCM- HD CITY

To: Bedsole, Layton <[e-mail]>
Cc: Rosov, Brad <[e-mail]>
Subject: NH Co. SDI-5 Mod. (CB Inlet)
Hey Layton,
This follows our phone conversation this a.m. As discussed, through correspondence with Tyler Crumbley with the
USACE on the status of this project, and due to when it was sent out through their GP 291 process, our clock will
end. Hence, it would benefit the County to request that the 401 Certification application to be place on hold until the
USACE receives comments back from the federal review agencies.
Per your request, here is the link to our current General Certification (3900) that would apply for the project
http://ncden r. s3.a mazonaws.com/s3fs-
public/W ater % 20Qua lity/Surface%2OWater%20Protectio n/401/Ce rts%20a n d%2OPermits/2012%2OGenera I%2OCe rtificat
ions/GC3900.pdf
Thanks and feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
Robb Maim
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796.7427 office
robb. mairs((Dncden r. aov
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, INC 28405
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
RECEIVED
JAN262017
DCM- P.,HD CITY

New Hanover County (NHC) Inshore Dredge Material Management Site (IDMMS)
Carolina Beach Inlet, Unincorporated New Hanover County
Essential Fish Habitat Assessment
Prepared for:
New Hanover County
Prepared by:
Coastal Planning & Engineering of North Carolina, Inc.
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
October 2016 RE
OCM WILMINGT INGTON, NC
,NOV 16 2016

New Hanover County (NHC) Inshore Dredge Material Management Site (IDMMS),
Carolina Beach Inlet
Essential Fish Habitat Assessment
Contents
1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ..................................
1.1 Background and Historical Context ..............
1.2 Proposed Project ............................................
1.3 Potential Benefits ..........................................
1.4 Sediment Characteristics ...............................
2 ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT DESIGNATION
2.1 Fishery Management .....................................
11 Managed S ecies
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2.3 Habitat Areas of Particular Concern ...................................
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2.4 Nursery Areas ................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Significant Natural Heritage Areas .................................................................................. 8
3 PROJECT IMPACT ASSESSMENT..................................................................................... 8
3.1 Essential Fish Habitat....................................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Estuarine Emergent Wetlands................................................................................... 9
3.1.2 Oyster Reefs and Shell Banks................................................................................... 9
3.1.3 Intertidal Flats......................................................................................................... 10
3.1.4 Estuarine and Marine Water Columns.................................................................... 10
3.1.5 Shallow Sand and Mud Bottom.............................................................................. 11
3.2 Managed Species............................................................................................................ 13
3.2.1 Coastal Migratory Pelagics..................................................................................... 13
3.2.2 Highly Migratory Species....................................................................................... 15
3.2.3 Snapper Grouper Complex..................................................................................... 16
3.2.4 Shrimp.................................................................................R'EC'E'IVE.D....16
3.2.5 Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass ......................................................... 17
3.2.6 Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) DEC .. 4 2016 19
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3.2.7 Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).............................................................................. q9
3.2.8 Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias)........................................................................ 20
3.2.9 Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus).................................... 21
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3.2.10 Southern Flounder Paralicht s lethosti a RECEIVED
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3.2.11 Atlantic Croaker (Micropogonias undulates)......................................................... 22
3.3 Summary Effect Determination..................................................................................... 22
3.3.1 Essential Fish Habitat............................................................................................. 22
3.3.2 Managed Species ....................
4 CONSERVATION MEASURES ..........
REFERENCES .........
List of Figures
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Figure 1. Project location map depicting Carolina Beach Inlet and the engineered borrow
area/IDMMS................................................................................................................................... I
Figure 2. Location of the AI W W Inlet Crossing and Carolina Beach Inlet Channel. Note: Carolina
Beach Inlet Channel location is not fixed and follows deep water ................................................. 2
Figure 3. Primary Nursery Areas near the proposed Action Area .................................................. 7
List of Tables
Table 1. Essential Fish Habitat Identified in FMP Amendments of the South Atlantic and Mid -
Atlantic FMC's (NMFS, 2010)....................................................................................................... 4
Table 2. Geographically defined Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPC) Identified in the
FMP amendments affecting the South Atlantic area (NMFS, 2010).............................................. 5
Table 3. Inlet tidal current and discharge measurement within the Carolina Beach Inlet Sediment
Trap (Jarret and Hemsley, 1988) ...................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 4. Highly Migratory Species (HMS) and their life stage that have marine waters in vicinity
of the Action Area designated as EFH.......................................................................................... 15
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List of Acronyms
AIWW
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
ATCA
Atlantic Tunas Convention Act
ASMFC
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
CPE-NC
Coastal Planning and Engineering of North Carolina, Inc.
CSDR
Coastal Storm Damage Reduction
EEZ
Exclusive Economic Zone
EFH
Essential Fish Habitat
FMC
Fishery Management Council
IMP
Fishery Management Plan
HAPC
Habitat Areas of Particular Concern
HMS
Highly Migratory Species
HQW
High Quality Water
ICCAT
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
IDMMS
Inshore Dredge Material Management Site
MAFMC
Mid -Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
MLW
Mean Low Water
MSFCMA
Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
NAVD
North American Vertical Datum
NEFMC
North East Fisheries Management Council
NCDMF
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
NCMFC
North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission
NCNHP
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
NMFS
National Marine Fisheries Service
NTU
Nephelometric Turbidity Units
PNA
Primary Nursery Areas
SAFMC
South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
SNA
Secondary Nursery Areas
SAV
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
USACE
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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1.1 Background and Historical Context DCM- MHD CITY
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 AIWW 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 (ML W) with a bottom width of 90 ft. In addition to the AIWW 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). However, the majority of dredging within Carolina Beach
Inlet has historically occurred 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 AIWW 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 AIWW 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 USACFs sh\&@ft
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Hanover County may utilize their recently 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.
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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 drift channels maintained by the USACE's three -vessel
dredge fleet, it is likely that only one (1) or two (2) split -hull dredge maintenance events will occur
annually within Carolina Beach Inlet. As such, the 20,000 to 25,000 cy/year 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 that is 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 AIWW 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 arA LDCiLtIkyL�Dexisting ESA g@ft*6on
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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 benthos within the borrow area as discussed in Section 3.2, 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 offine-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 geotechnicaksoMYED
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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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2 ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT DESIGNATION
The Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSFCMA) of 1976,
amended on October 1996 and also referred to as the Sustainable Fisheries Act, was enacted by
the U.S. Congress to protect marine fish stocks and their habitats, prevent overfishing while
achieving optimal yield and minimize by -catch to the greatest extent practicable. Congress defined
Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) as "those waters and substrate necessary to fish for spawning,
breeding, feeding or growth to maturity." The MSFCMA requires that EFH be identified for all
fish species federally managed by the Fishery Management Councils (FMC) and the National
Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
2.1 Fishery Management
Eight Fishery Management Councils were established under the MSFCMA to manage living
marine resources within federal waters and are required to describe and identify EFH designations
in their respective regions. Each of these councils is responsible for developing Fishery
Management Plans (IMP) to achieve specified management goals for fisheries. The FMP include
data, guidelines for harvest, analyses and management measures for a fishery. Each IMP must
describe the affected fishery, analyze the condition of the fishery and describe/ identify relevant
EFH.
In close coordination, both the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (SAFMC) and the
Mid -Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC) manage marine fisheries in the federal
waters off the North Carolina coast. Federal water limits off the North Carolina coast extend from
3 nautical miles to 200 nautical miles. In addition, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission (ASMFC) manages fisheries in the state waters of all 15 Atlantic coastal states from
Maine to Florida. The ASMFC manages fish stocks within the state waters of North Carolina from
the coastline to 3 nautical miles offshore.
The SAFMC is responsible for the conservation and management of fish stocks within the federal
200-mile limit of the Atlantic off the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and east
Florida to Key West. The seven states that comprise the MAFMC are New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. The MAFMC also works with
the ASMFC to manage summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, bluefish and spiny dogfish. The
SAFMC broadly defines EFH habitats for all of its managed fisheries in a generic management
plan amendment that contains life stage based EFH information for each of the federally managed
species. The SAFMC currently manages eight fisheries that include coastal migratory pelagics,
coral and live bottom habitat, dolphin and wahoo, golden crab, shrimp, snapper grouper, spiny
lobster and Sargassum. Of these eight fisheries, only the snapper/grouper complex contains species
that are considered overfished. Both the recreational and commercial snapper grouper fisheries are
highly regulated and progress continues to be made as more species are removed from the
overfished list each year. The other fisheries are expected to continue into the future at productive
sustainable levels (SAFMC, 2016). The areas designated as EFH by the SAFMC and MAFMC are
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Table I. Essential Fish Habitat Identified in FMP Amendments of the South Atlantic and Mid -Atlantic FMC's
(NMFS, 2010).
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Estuarine Areas
Estuarine Areas
Estuarine Emergent Wetlands
Seagrass
Estuarine Scrub/Shrub Mangroves
Creeks
Oyster Reefs and Shell Banks
Mud Bottom
Intertidal Flats
Estuarine Water Column
Palustrine Emergent and Forested Wetlands
Aquatic Beds
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Marine Areas
Marine Areas
Live/Hard Bottoms
(hone)
Coral and Coral Reefs
Artificial/Manmade Reefs
Sargassum
Water Column
The MAFMC has prepared multiple FMPs with amendments to identify EFH for each life stage
(eggs, larvae, juvenile and adults) of its managed fisheries. The MAFMC identifies several broad
areas designated as EFH in estuarine and marine environments. The six FMPs developed by the
council include 1) the golden tilefish, 2) summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, 3) spiny dogfish,
4) surf clam and ocean quahog, 5) Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish, and 6) bluefish
(MAFMC, 2016).
NMFS has also prepared multiple FMPs with amendments to identify EFH within its authority.
Four fisheries (billfish, swordfish, tuna and sharks) are managed under the FMPs of NMFS and
are classified as Highly Migratory Species (HMS). NMFS geographically defines EFH for each
HMS along the Atlantic coast. The defined EFH areas are species -specific and include shallow
coastal waters, offshore waters inside the exclusive economic zone (EEZ), offshore waters outside
the EEZ and inshore waters along the Atlantic coast (NMFS, 2010).
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (NCMFC) manages commercially and
recreationally significant species of fisheries found in state marine or estuarine environments. The
NCMFC designates Primary Nursery Areas (PNA) diaLav gludgd EFH by the SAFMC.
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2.2 Managed Species
Species managed by various FMCS can be found from coastal waters (including nearshore marine
waters and surf zone); intertidal and shallow waters; shellfish and seagrass habitats; bays and
lagoons; inshore sand and/or muddy bottoms; to estuarine and emergent wetlands. Many of the
species that can occur in these environments are managed by the various Fishery Management
Councils, which designate EFH to promote viability and sustainability of the species. Potential
impacts to managed species that may occur within the proposed Action Area are described within
Section 3.2 of this report.
2.3 Habitat Areas of Particular Concern
Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPC) are subsets of designated EFH and are defined as
rare, particularly susceptible to human -induced degradation, especially ecologically important, or
located in an environmentally stressed area. The SAFMC and the MAFMC have designated HAPC
areas to focus conservation priorities on specific habitat areas that play a particularly important
role in the life cycles of federally managed fish species. HAPC may include high value intertidal
and estuarine habitats, offshore areas of high habitat value or vertical relief and habitats used for
migration, spawning and rearing of fish and shellfish (NMFS, 2010). Table 2 presents the HAPC
regions in the South Atlantic and North Carolina Regions, none of which are found in or adjacent
to the Action Area (NMFS, 2010).
Table 2. Geographically defined Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPQ Identified in the FMP
amendments affectine the South Atlantic area (NMFS. 2010).
South Atlantic HAPC Regions
Habitat within Action Area
Council -Designated Artificial Reef Special
Management Zones
Not Applicable
Hermatypic Coral Habitat and Reefs
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Hard bottoms
Not Applicable
Hoyt Hills
Not Applicable
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Species
Not Applicable
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
Not Applicable
North Carolina Specific HAPC Regions
Habitat within Action Area
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Not Applicable
Bogue Sound
Not Applicable
Pamlico Sound at Hatteras/Ocrawke Inlets
Not Applicable
Capes Fear, Lookout & Hatteras (sandy shoals)
Not Applicable
New River
Not Applicable
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2.4 Nursery Areas
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) has designated three categories of
nursery areas, Primary, Secondary and Special Secondary Nursery Areas. Primary Nursery Areas
(PNAs) encompass approximately 80,000 acres throughout North Carolina. PNAs are typically
shallow with soft muddy bottoms and surrounded by marshes and wetlands. They are found in the
upper portions of bays and creeks, where the low salinity and abundance of food is ideal for young
fish and shellfish. To protect juveniles, many commercial fishing activities are prohibited in these
waters. Secondary Nursery Areas (SNAs) are located in the lower portion of bays and creeks. As
juvenile fish and shellfish develop, primarily blue crabs and shrimp, they move into these waters.
Trawling is prohibited in SNAs. Special SNAs are found adjacent to SNAs, but closer to the open
waters of sounds and the ocean. These waters are closed for a majority of the year when juvenile
species are abundant (Deaton et al., 2010). There are designated NCDMF PNAs near the proposed
Action Area, as shown on the NCDMF Fishery Nursery Area Map (Figure 3).
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2.5 Significant Natural Heritage Areas
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) serves as an information clearinghouse
supporting the conservation of the rarest and most outstanding elements of NC's natural diversity.
These elements of natural diversity include plants and animals that are so rare or natural
communities that are so significant that they merit special consideration in land -use decisions.
The Masonboro Island component of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve has
been located to the north of the existing engineered borrow site since 1980. There are no
anticipated direct or indirect impacts to significant natural heritage or managed areas associated
with the proposed IDMMS project.
3 PROJECT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Habitats found near the proposed Action Area include the beach, dune, high marsh, low marsh,
intertidal, marine intertidal, overwash, shellfish beds, shrub -scrub, upland forest, unvegetated sand
and subtidal.
Direct impacts from the proposed work are expected to occur within the softbottom environment
in the IDMMS due to sediment placement. Indirect impacts associated with increased turbidity to
the estuarine and marine water columns surrounding the placement location are expected to be
temporary during placement activities.
Effects associated with maintenance dredging have been assessed in the recent SDI-5 project
authorization and supporting documents. Therefore, these previously assessed effects are not
discussed is this assessment. As detailed above in Section 1.2, the proposed action only includes
the additional flexibility of maintenance dredged material (sand) placement into the IDMMS.
3.1 Essential Fish Habitat
There are no estuarine scrub/shrub mangroves or palustrine emergent and forested wetlands within
or in proximity to the Action Area. There are also no live/hard bottoms, SAV, coral and coral reefs,
artificial/mamnade reefs or sargassum areas located within or near the Action Area. As such, there
are no potential impacts associated with these estuarine and marine EFH habitats. Accordingly
discussions on these EFH resources have been omitted. Brief descriptions and effects
determinations for all EFH categories in proximity to the proposed Action Area are included
below. Sedimentation has the potential to effect many of the EFH categories discussed below. In
order to reduce repetitiveness, potential effects due to sedimentation are discussed in this section.
The proposed action includes the placement of material obtained from previously authorized
channel maintenance into the IDMMS. Sediment fallout during disposal events will increase
turbidity and potentially cause sedimentation in nearby EFHs such as estuarine emergent wetlands
and oyster reefs and shell banks. However, the material dredged from the nearby channels contains
relatively large grain sand and has consistently provided a quality beach compatible sand source
(>96.5% sand content) as most recently documented in the SDI-5 permit application and
supporting materials (O'Brien and Gere Engineers, 2015). Several typical estuarine r jm
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settlement primarily within the dredge site's immediate area (Bohlen, 2002). The relatively large
grain sizes within the plume settle more rapidly. Coarse sand (>2 millimeters) and gravel settle
almost immediately, often with a distance of less than 50 meters from the dredger (Challinor,
2000). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Research and Development Center
(ERDC) ran a model predicting the impacts of sandy material dredged from Hatteras Inlet on SAV
that are 350 feet or more from the centerline of the sidecast dredge discharge (USACE, 2013). In
a 2,000-foot reach of the model summary, TSS concentrations above 10 mg/L, 1 mg/L and 0.1
mg/L are predicted to occur only within 55 feet, 80 feet and 100 feet, respectively, of the centerline
of the discharge. In a different 6,500-foot reach of the model summary, TSS concentrations above
10 mg/L, 1 mg/L and 0.1 mg/L are predicted to occur only within 80 feet, 130 feet and 160 feet,
respectively, of the centerline of the discharge. Therefore, the plume was not predicted to spread
over the SAV beds, which are at least 350 feet from the centerline of the discharge. Similarly, the
IDMMS is located in the throat of Carolina Beach Inlet and remains at a distance to any EFH
potentially affected by sedimentation. Potential sedimentation effects on Essential Fish Habitats
within the Action Area should therefore be minimal based on the IDMMS location, larger grain
size, low silt content and proposed active management elevation restrictions.
3.1.1 Estuarine Emergent Wetlands
The SAFMC defines estuarine emergent wetlands as tidal wetlands in low -wave energy
environments, where the salinity is greater than 0.5 parts per thousand (ppt) (SAFMC, 1998). Salt
and brackish marshes are types of wetlands occurring in shallow water lagoons located behind
sand barrier islands in North Carolina. Estuarine marsh sediments are usually muddy with high
organic content. Some of the most productive and valuable wetlands are coastal marshes (SAFMC,
1998). Coastal marsh environments are located near the proposed Action Area along the shoreline
of the AIWW and just south of the proposed IDMMS. Marshes are regularly flooded lands where
plant species such as salt marsh cordgrasses (Spartina alternii fora and S. patens), glasswort
(Salicornia sp.), salt grass (Distichlis spicata) and sea lavender (Limonium carolinanum) can be
found. These habitats are important for fish and invertebrate spawning and juvenile development
(Street et al., 2005). Estuarine emergent wetlands can be found near the Action Area, generally
more than 1000 feet away along the AIW W shoreline and within the back barrier marshes located
behind Masonboro Island and the northern end of Carolina Beach.
Effects Determination
Estuarine emergent wetlands near the proposed Action Area may be affected by sedimentation
caused by sand placement into the IDMMS. As discussed above, sedimentation in estuarine areas
should be minimal based on the larger grain size, low silt content and the IDMMS proximity to
estuarine emergent wetlands; therefore, no effects to this EFH are expected.
3.1.2 Oyster Reefs and Shell Banks
The SAFMC defines this habitat as the natural structures found between (intertidal) and beneath
(subtidal) tide lines that are composed of oyster shell, live oysters and other organisms that are
discrete, contiguous and clearly distinguishable from scattered oysters in marshes and mudflats
and from wave -formed shell windows (SAFMC, 1998). Common terms used to describelr&heL�yED
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and "shell hash." Shell hash is a mixture of sand or mud with gravel and/or unconsolidated broken
shell (clam, oyster, scallop and/or other shellfish). Extensive intertidal oyster rocks occur in North
Carolina's southern estuaries, where the lunar tidal ranges are higher. The SAFMC has designated
oyster reefs as EFH for red drum (NMFS, 2010). The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
(NC DMF) differentiates potential shellfish habitat by strata types. Designated strata types are
classified based on characteristics of the habitat including subtidal or intertidal setting; soft, firm
or hard substrate; vegetated or non -vegetated substrate and presence or absence of shell. Oyster
reefs and shell banks can be found near the Action Area, generally more than 1000 feet away along
the AIWW shoreline and within the back barrier marshes located behind Masonboro Island and
the northern end of Carolina Beach.
Effects Determination
Similar to estuarine emergent wetlands, oyster reefs and shell banks near the proposed Action Area
have the potential to be affected by sedimentation caused by material placement into the IDMMS.
However, as discussed above, sedimentation in estuarine areas should be minimal based on the
larger grain size, low silt content of the maintenance material and the IDMMS proximity to these
habitats. Consequently, no effects to this EFH are expected.
3.1.3 Intertidal Flats
The SAFMC designates intertidal flats as EFH that serve as benthic nursery areas, refuges and
feeding grounds. Benthic nursery areas provide a low energy environment where predation
pressure is low and suitable prey is abundant (flounders, red drum, gray snapper, blue crab and
penaeid shrimp utilize this EFH as nurseries). Intertidal flats serve as areas of refuge since they
provide safety from predation and adverse physical conditions, such as tidal currents. As feeding
grounds, intertidal flats provide prey for those species adapted to feeding in shallow water
(SAFMC,1998). Intertidal flats are located near the Action Area along the inlet shoulders, adjacent
shorelines, ebb shoals and AIWW shoreline.
Effects Determination
Intertidal flats in proximity to the IDMMS are naturally dynamic features. The engineered borrow
site or proposed IDMMS has been the sand source location for the federally authorized Carolina
Beach CSDR project and experiences significant natural infilling between CSDR events. No
expansion of the current authorized templates within the inlet complex is proposed. As such no
direct effects of any intertidal areas from this additional sediment management options are
expected.
3.1.4 Estuarine and Marine Water Columns
The SAFMC and MAFMC designate estuarine and marine water columns as EFH. The SAFMC
define the estuarine and marine water columns as the medium of transport for nutrients and
migrating organisms between river systems and the open ocean (SAFMC, 1998). The estuarine
water column is organized into salinity categories ranging from 0 ppt to > 30 ppt according to the
method of classification utilized. The marine water column is divided into oceanographiRoggWED
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and others. Three oceanographic zones are defined for the North Carolina area including outer
shelf (131 to 230 ft), mid -shelf (66 to 131 ft) and inner shelf (0 to 66 ft).
Estuarine water bodies located within the proposed Action Area include the waters of the Carolina
Beach Inlet complex including the AI W W crossing. The North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ) classifies Carolina Beach Inlet as SA, High Quality Waters (HQW). The SA
classification refers to tidal salt waters used for commercial shellfishing or marketing purposes
and are also protected for all Class SC and Class SB uses. All SA waters are also HQW by
supplemental classification. The HQW classification refers to waters that rate excellent based on
biological and physical/chemical characteristics through Division monitoring or special studies,
primary nursery areas designated by the Marine Fisheries Commission and other functional
nursery areas designated by the Marine Fisheries Commission. The proposed Action Area does
not include any Marine Water Column EFH.
F&cts Determination
Potential effects from elevated turbidity levels may occur in the estuarine water column
surrounding the IDMMS resulting from material placement into the IDMMS. Historical channel
maintenance shows the material consistently meets the state sediment criteria, thereby limiting
potential turbidity effects. As discussed above, the maintenance material has historically proved
to provide a consistent beach quality composition. The potential for EFH turbidity effects is
therefore limited by the maintenance material's low silt content, grain size and the rapid fallout
during placement that is typical for beach quality sediment.
Because the engineered borrow is essentially a bathymetric depression (operational 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 which
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
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3.15 Shallow Sand and Mud Bottom
The MAFMC classifies mud bottoms of estuarine areas as EFH, but describes the EFH for various
life stages as relating to mudflats. Mudflats are sedimentary intertidal habitats created by
deposition in low energy coastal environments, particular estuaries and other sheltered areas. The
sediments generally consist of silts and clays with a high organic content (NMFS, 2010). Sand
bottoms consist of materials with grain sizes more coarse than silt (>0.0625 tern) (Anderson,
2006). Mud and sand bottoms can be found throughout the marsh complex located near the
IDMMS. Penaeid shrimp, blue crab, red drum and flounders utilize this habitat type as nursery,
foraging and refuge areas. As shown in Figure 3, the NCDMF has designated Primary Nursery
areas in the inlet and the marshes located adjacent to the AIWW and behind Carolina Beach and
Masonboro Island.
Effects Determination
As discussed in Section 3. 1, sedimentation into estuarine essential fish habitats such as wetlands,
oyster reefs and mud bottoms should be minimal based on the documented material grain size and
silt content. The management of dredged sand associated with this project will affect sand bottoms
(within the current engineered borrow site with three-year cycled water depths of -40' to -14')
located within the proposed IDMMS. However, the proposed project will limit active sand
placement into the IDMMS at or below -14 feet MLW. In consideration of the natural infilling
rates and the volume of material extracted from within the engineered borrow area every three
years for the Carolina Beach CSDR, it is anticipated that the IDMMS will have a capacity for an
average of 20,000 to 25,000 cubic yards of disposal per year. Given that natural infilling causes an
average of 250,000 cubic yards per year, the proposed dredge material management option will
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3.2 Managed Species
Discussed below are the managed species that have any of the above categories listed as an EFH
and that may be present in the Action Areas. The following narratives briefly describe each of
these groups or species.
Common to many managed species are the transient indirect effects that may occur due to benthic
resources being temporarily affected through burial with sand placement into the IDMMS.
However, the scope of the project should limit any effects to benthos within the IDMMS due to
over topping. As noted above, 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.
Potential turbidity effects to fish and larvae that may affect many managed species are also
possible. However, the potential effects associated with dredging (entrainment, sidecast and
nearshore placement) are not discussed in this assessment since they have been previously
authorized and dredging is not included in the current proposed action (Section 1.2). The impact
of suspended sediment on eggs and larvae of marine organisms has been addressed in many studies
under laboratory conditions (Todd et al., 2014) and suggest that suspended sediment
concentrations have limited effects on egg hatching success, but exposure was not immediate
following dispersal (Todd et al., 2014). Wilbur and Clark (2001) synthesized the results of studies
that reported biological responses on fish and shellfish to known suspended sediment
concentrations and exposure durations and related the findings to suspended sediment conditions
associated with dredging projects. This review concludes that assimilating biological and
engineering information to objectively evaluate the potential impacts of suspended sediments on
fish and shellfish is a challenge and effects should consider project specific conditions of the
dredge plant, sediment characteristics, local hydrodynamics, distributions of organisms in space
and time along with exposure duration and sediment concentrations.
The proposed action includes several project specifics that will limit impacts of suspended
sediments on larvae, fish and shellfish. As discussed in Section 1.4, material that will be placed
into the IDMMS is large grain, low silt beach compatible material that will reduce both turbidity
concentrations and duration thereby minimizing any effects. When a split hull dredge plant is used,
turbidity effects will be minimized by the intermittent disposal activities and likely avoidance of
peak larval recruitment periods that occur during nocturnal flood tidal periods (Eggleston 1995;
Eggleston et al., 1998). As discussed in Section 3.1.4, evaluation of local hydrodynamics shows
that the total volume of water within the Carolina Beach Inlet is replaced with each tidal cycle. In
combination with the expected sediment settling rates (Section 3.1) and material volume (Section
1.2), turbidity effects should be extremely limited.
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advantage of the schooling nature of the fish and greatly increased catches. Harvests by both
recreational and commercial fishermen in the 1970's and early 1980's exceeded reproductive
capacity and led to overfishing. Federal regulations were implemented in 1983 to control harvest
and rebuild dwindling stocks of king and Spanish mackerel. Different migratory groups were later
managed separately with quotas, bag limits and trip limits established to rebuild the mackerel
fisheries. Gear regulations included the elimination of drift gill nets in 1990. Since the
implementation of management measures, stocks have been increasing (SAFMC, 2016).
The Coastal Migratory Pelagic (Mackerel) FMP for the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic
regions is a joint management plan between the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and
SAFMC. Beginning in January 2012, in addition to managing separate migratory groups of king
mackerel and Spanish mackerel, the two fishery management councils have added separate
migratory groups of cobia to the IMP.
Essential fish habitat for coastal migratory pelagic species includes sandy shoals of capes and
offshore bars, high profile rocky bottom, barrier island ocean -side waters and waters from the surf
to the shelf break zone, including Sargassum. In addition, all coastal inlets and all state -designated
nursery habitats are of particular importance to coastal migratory pelagics.
3.2.1.1 Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus maculates)
Spanish mackerel make north and south migrations depending on water temperature, with 68' F
being a preferred minimum. Spanish mackerel can be found from April to November in North
Carolina's waters, then they migrate south to the Florida coast in the late fall. They may be found
as far inland as the sounds and coastal river mouths in the summer months. Spanish mackerel
spawn from May to September (SAFMC, 1998).
3.2.1.2 King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla)
Similar to Spanish mackerel, water temperature and prey availability trigger inshore and offshore
migrations of king mackerel. In the winter and early spring, king mackerel congregate just inside
the Gulf Stream along the edge of the continental shelf. During the summer and fall, they move
inshore along the beaches and near the mouths of inlets and coastal rivers. King mackerel prefer
water temperatures between 68° F and 78' F (SAFMC, 1998).
3.2.1.3 Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)
Cobia have a world-wide distribution preferring warm water temperatures from 68' to 86° F. Cobia
are pelagic fish and typically congregate off North Carolina to spawn in May and June. However,
spawning has been observed in shallow bays and estuaries with the young heading offshore after
hatching (FLMNH, 2005). Cobia typically migrate south in the fall to over -winter in warmer
waters. EFH for cobia includes but is not limited to high salinity bays, estuaries, seagrass habitat,
sandy shoals and rocky bottom (SAFMC, 1998).
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consequently have no effect. Project activities that occur while these species are in or near the
Action Area should be limited since they are mobile and able to avoid any disturbances.
3.2.2 Highly Migratory Species
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species are managed under the dual authority of the MSFCMA and the
Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA). Under the MSFCMA, the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) must manage fisheries to maintain optimum yield by rebuilding overfished
fisheries and preventing overfishing. Under ATCA, NMFS is authorized to promulgate
regulations, as may be necessary and appropriate, to implement the recommendations from the
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). Before this action,
tunas; swordfish and sharks were managed under the 1999 FMP for Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish and
Sharks (and its 2003 amendment) and billfish were managed under the 1988 Atlantic Billfish FMP
(and its 1999 amendment). The 2006 final HMS FMP combined the management of all Atlantic
HMS into one FMP (NMFS, 2006).
In Amendment 1 to the consolidated HMS FMP released in 2009, NMFS updated identification
and descriptions for EFH and revised existing EFH boundaries for Atlantic HMS (NMFS, 2009).
Table 4 identifies the marine waters in vicinity of the Action Area that are designated as EFH for
HMS and their life stage.
Table 4. Highly Migratory Species (HMS) and their life stage that have marine waters in vicinity of the Action
Area designated as EFH.
Tuna
Life Stage'
Billfish
Life Stage
None
None
None
None
Sharks
Life Stage
Sharks
Life Stage
Great Hammerhead
YOY, J, A
Tiger (Galeocerdo cuviert)
J
(Sphyrna mokarran)
Scalloped Hammerhead
Bonnethead
(Sphyrna lewini)(Sphyrna
YOY, J
tiburo)
A
White
YOY, J, A
Atlantic Shatpnose
J A
(Carcharodon carcharias)
(Rh&oprionodon terraenovae)
Blacktip
Blacknose
(Carcharodon limbatus)
J A
(Carcharhinus acronotus)
YOY, J, A
Sandbar
Finetooth
(Carcharhinus plumbeus)
A
(Carcharhinus isodon)
J A
SpinnerThresher
(Carcharhinus brevipinna)
YOY, J
(Alopias vulpinus)
YOY, J, A
Young of the Year (YOY), Juvenile (J), Adult (A)
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3.2.3 Snapper Grouper Complex
Ten families of fishes containing 73 species are managed by the SAFMC under the snapper
grouper IMP. Association with coral or hard bottom structure during at least part of their life cycle
and their contribution to an interrelated reef fishery ecosystem is the primary criteria for inclusion
within the snapper grouper plan. There is considerable variation in specific life history patterns
and habitat use among species included in the snapper grouper complex (SAMFC, 1998).
Essential fish habitat for snapper grouper species includes coral reefs, live/bud bottom, submerged
aquatic vegetation, artificial reefs and medium to high profile outcroppings on and around the shelf
break zone from shore to at least 600 feet where the annual water temperature range is sufficiently
warm to maintain adult populations. EFH also includes the spawning area in the water column
above the adult habitat and the additional pelagic environment, including Sargassum, required for
larval survival and growth up to and including settlement. In addition, the Gulf Stream is
considered EFH because it provides a mechanism to disperse snapper grouper larvae. EFH for
specific life stages of estuarine dependent and nearshore snapper -grouper species include areas
inshore of the 100-foot contour such as attached macroalgae, submerged rooted vascular plants,
estuarine emergent vegetated wetlands, tidal creeks, estuarine scrub/shrub, oyster reefs and shell
banks, unconsolidated bottom, artificial reefs, and coral reefs and live/hard bottom.
Given the diversity of this multispecies complex; comprehensive species specific characterizations
are referenced in the SAFMC FMP (SAFMC, 1998). In general, spawning occurs offshore and
pelagic larvae are carried into estuaries where they reside in seagrass beds or on oyster rocks.
Larvae and early juveniles are estuarine dependent. As waters cool in the fall, juveniles emigrate
from the estuary to nearshore reefs. Large juveniles and adults occur on hard bottom on the outer
continental shelf (SAFMC, 1998).
QFects Determination
In general, juveniles within the snapper grouper complex remain in estuarine waters throughout
the summer and move offshore as water temperatures cool during fall (SAMFC, 2016). Any
snapper grouper species potentially migrating through or near the Action Area are expected to
avoid the active management area limiting any effects.
3.2.4 Shrimp
3.2.4.1 Penaeid Shrimp: Brown Shrimp (Penaeus aztecus), Pink Shrimp (Penaeus
duorarum), White Shrimp (Penaeussetiferus)
Penaeid shrimp are reported to spawn offshore, moving into estuaries during post -larval stage
during the early spring. As the shrimp grow larger, they migrate to higher salinity environments.
In late summer and fall, they return to the ocean to spawn (NCDMF, 2006).
For penaeid shrimp, EFH includes inshore estuarine nursery areas, offshore marine habitats used
for spawning and growth to maturity, and all interconnecting water bodies as described in the The
Shrimp Fishery Management Plan (SAFMC, 1998). Inshore nursery areas include tidal freshwater
(palustrine); estuarine and marine emergent wetlands; tidal palustrine forested areas; ma��',�ECEIVED
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These habitat types apply from North Carolina through the Florida Keys. The three penaeid species
of shrimp have also been found to recruit into creeks, river bottoms and grassbeds where they feed
on plant and animal material.
Effects Determination
Adults of the three species over -winter offshore in warmer waters; any maintenance events during
this period would have no effect to adult species. Similarly, juvenile shrimp over -winter in the
nearby marshes removed from any direct effects of dredging such as entrainment. Maintenance
events that occur when shrimp may be transiting the inlet should have an insignificant impact at
the population level.
3.2.5 Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass
Summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus), scup (Stenotomus chrysops) and black sea bass
(Centropristus striata) are managed by the MAFMC. The three species are considered part of an
offshore -wintering guild of fish, a migratory group of warm temperate species that are intolerant
of colder; inshore winter conditions (MAFMC, 2016).
3.2.5.1 Summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus)
Adult summer flounder are common in estuaries in November and December and begin to
emigrate from North Carolina estuaries in November as water temperatures decrease. Adults are
typically not present in the estuaries from January through March, as they will have completed the
migration to warmer offshore waters to over -winter. Spawning takes place offshore in continental
shelf waters (MAFMC, 2016). Larvae immigrate to the higher salinity areas of estuaries and
become common January through April (MAFMC, 2016); but juveniles are present year-round in
estuarine waters and abundance is related to salinity. From January to April, larval summer
flounder are rare at lower salinities (5 ppt to 25 ppt) becoming common at salinities > 25 ppt
(MAFMC, 2016). The larval stage of the life cycle is reported most abundant in nearshore waters
(12 to 50 miles offshore) at depths between 30 and 230 feet from November to May in the southern
part of the Mid -Atlantic Bight (MAFMC, 2016).
EFH for the larval, juvenile and adults stages of summer flounder has been identified to include
shelf waters and estuaries from Albemarle Sound, North Carolina to St. Andrew/Simon Sounds,
Georgia (MAFMC, 2016). Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPC) for larval and juvenile
summer flounder are designated as SAV communities, including all native species of macroalgae,
seagrasses and freshwater and tidal macrophytes (NMFS, 2010).
Effects Determination
The project is not expected to interfere with spawning as this occurs offshore and outside of the
Action Area. However, some adult summer flounder may be transiting between the estuarine area
and the continental shelf waters through Carolina Beach Inlet in November and December, and
again in the spring, potentially during sediment management events. Similar to the effects of many
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3.2.5.2 Scup (Stenotomus chrysops)
Scup are a schooling continental shelf species of the Northwest Atlantic that undertake extensive
migrations between coastal waters and offshore waters. Spawning occurs from May through
August, peaking in June. Scup spawn once annually over weedy or sand -covered areas. Juvenile
and adult scup are demersal, using inshore waters in the spring and moving offshore in the winter.
About 50% of age 2 scup are sexually mature (at about 17 centimeters total length, or 7 inches),
while nearly all scup of age 3 and older are mature. Adult scup are benthic feeders and forage on
a variety of prey, including small crustaceans (including zooplankton), polychaetes, mollusks,
small squid, vegetable detritus, insect larvae, hydroids, sand dollars and small fish. The Northeast
Fisheries Science Center food habits database lists several shark species, skates, silver hake,
bluefish, summer flounder, black sea bass, weakfish, lizardfish, king mackerel and goosefish as
predators of scup (MAFMC, 2016). EFH for scup includes demersal waters, sands, mud, mussel
beds and seagrass beds, from the Gulf of Maine through Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
Effects Determination
The Action Area is located well beyond the southernmost limit of EFH for scup, which ends at
Cape Hatteras, NC; therefore, no affects to this species are expected.
3.2.5.3 Black Sea Bass (Centropristus striata)
As of the 2013 South Atlantic stock assessment, the spawning stock biomass had been rebuilt to
the target set forth in the 2006 assessment and overfishing was not occurring. The South Atlantic
stock met its rebuilding target prior to the 2016 deadline. Quotas were increased for the 2013/2014
fishing season for both recreational and commercial fisheries. In North Carolina, black sea bass
north and south of Cape Hatteras are recognized as different stocks. The stock of black sea bass
found south of Cape Hatteras is currently included in the Inter jurisdictional IMP, which defers to
SAFMC FMP compliance requirements (NCDMF, 2016).
South Atlantic black sea bass spawn throughout the spring and summer with a peak spawn from
March through May. Black sea bass change sex from female to male between the ages of 2 years
and 5 years old. Black sea bass spawn offshore and the eggs and larvae recruit into the estuaries
and nearshore reefs. Juveniles reside in the protective estuarine waters around jetties, piers and
shell bottoms. As the fish get older, they tend to migrate to deeper water where they inhabit
irregular hard bottom areas such as wrecks, artificial reefs, reef and rock outcroppings (NCDMF,
2016). From the Gulf of Maine through Cape Hatteras, North Carolina; EFH for black sea bass
consists of pelagic waters, structured habitat, rough bottom shellfish and sand and shell. (MAFMC,
2016).
Effects Determination
Young -of -the -year black sea bass enter Middle Atlantic Bight estuaries from July to September,
occurring earliest in the south (MAFMC, 2016). Juveniles leave when the temperature drops,
usually in December (MAFMC, 2016). Any management events occurring during these periods
should have a limited effect on black sea bass migrating through the Action Area as thl!ggEEONVED
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3.2.6 Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus)
Red drum are managed solely by the ASMFC through Amendment 2 to the Interstate IMP
(ASMFC, 2016). Red drum populations along the Atlantic coast are managed through the Atlantic
Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act (Atlantic Coastal Act). Unlike the MSFCMA that
addresses fishery management by federal agencies, the Atlantic Coastal Act does not require the
ASMFC to identify habitats that warrant special protection because of their value to fishery
species. Nonetheless, the ASMFC identifies habitats used by the various life stages of red drum
for management and protection purposes (ASMFC, 2016).
Red drum occur in a variety of habitats distributed from Massachusetts to Key West, Florida on
the Atlantic coast. Spawning occurs at night in the fall (August through October) along ocean
beaches, near inlets and passes, and in high salinity estuaries with optimal temperatures being
between 72' to 86° F (SAFMC, 1998; ASMFC, 2013). In North Carolina, spawning adults were
reported to be common in salinities above 25 ppt (ASMFC, 2016). Juveniles are reported to prefer
shallow shorelines of bays and rivers and shallow grass flats in the sounds (SAFMC, 1998).
The SAFMC recognizes several habitats as EFH for red drum from Virginia to Florida. In North
Carolina, these natural communities include tidal freshwater, estuarine emergent vegetated
wetlands, submerged rooted vascular plants, oyster reefs and shell banks, unconsolidated bottom,
ocean high salinity surf zones and artificial reefs. Of the designated EFH, HAPC have been
recognized for red drum by the SAFMC. Areas that meet the criteria for HAPC in North Carolina
include all coastal inlets, all state -designated nursery habitats of particular importance to red drum,
documented sites of spawning aggregations, other spawning areas identified in the future and areas
supporting submerged aquatic vegetation (NCDMF, 2008).
Effects Determination
Since spawning occurs at night in the fall along ocean beaches, near inlets and passes, and in high
salinity estuaries, the proposed work within the IDMMS is not likely to interfere spawning activity.
Management activities that occur while these species are in or near the Action Area should be
limited since they are mobile and able to avoid any disturbances.
3.2.7 Bluefish(Pomatomussaltatrix)
Bluefish are managed by the NMFS as a single stock under a joint FMP collaboratively developed
by the MAFMC and the ASMFC and implemented in 1990. Adult bluefish are found in the
"mixing" and "seawater" zones in North Atlantic estuaries from June through October, Mid -
Atlantic estuaries from April through October, and in South Atlantic estuaries from May through
January. Bluefish adults are highly migratory and distribution varies seasonally and according to
the size of the individuals comprising the schools. Generally, juvenile bluefish occur within the
"mixing" and "seawater" zones from June through October in the North Atlantic estuaries, and
from May through October in Mid -Atlantic estuaries. In the South Atlantic, juveniles utilize
estuaries as nursery areas from March to December emigrating to warmer offshore waters when
temperatures approach 590 F (Shepherd and Packer, 2006). Bluefish are considered warm water
migrants, preferring waters above 570 to 61° F (Shepherd and Packer, 2006). Although they can
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can survive temporarily in waters of 45.5° F but juveniles cannot survive below 50' F (Lund and
Maltezos, 1970).
Bluefish EFH has been designated from North Carolina south to the Florida Keys (MAFMC, 2016)
and includes all major estuaries between Penobscot Bay, Maine and St. Johns River, Florida. EFH
in marine waters south of Cape Hatteras includes 100% of the pelagic waters over the continental
shelf (from the coast out to the eastern wall of the Gulf Stream) through Key West, Florida.
Effects Determination
Typical winter sea temperatures along coastal North Carolina fall between 45' F and 58° F
(NOAA, 2016). It is unlikely that significant populations of bluefish will be found in the Action
Area during the winter as water temperatures will be below the lower limit of their preferred
temperature range and therefore and management events that occur during this period will have no
effects on the species. Any bluefish migrating through the Action Area during a maintenance event
are expected to avoid active construction areas and minimal effects to this species are expected as
a result of the proposed sediment management strategy.
3.2.8 Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias)
This species is managed jointly under the MAFMC and the North East Fisheries Management
Council (NEFMC) FMPs. In North Carolina, the spiny dogfish is currently included in the
Intedurisdictional FMP, which defers to ASMFC/MAFMC/NEFMC IMP compliance
requirements.
The spiny dogfish is a long-lived species with an estimated life expectancy of 25 to 100 years and
reported to be one of most abundant sharks in the world. Spiny dogfish are found in oceans and
coastal zones, are rarely found in the upper reaches of estuaries and do not occur in fresh water.
Generally, spiny dogfish are found at depths of 33 to 1475 feet in water temperatures ranging
between 37' F and 821 F, although the preferred temperature range is 45° to 55°F. Spiny dogfish
migrate seasonally, moving north in the spring and summer and south in fall and winter (MAFMC,
2016). They are most common in shelf waters in North Carolina from November through April, at
which time they begin their northward migration toward Newfoundland and Labrador. Pregnant
females and pups are present from February through June in North Carolina waters, with the
preferred pupping area located around the Cape Hatteras shoals (MAFMC, 2016).
South of Cape Hatteras, EFH for juvenile and adults is 100% of the epibenthic waters over the
continental shelf from the offshore boundary of the EEZ through Florida (MAFMC, 2016).
Effects Determination
Given the lack of EFH for Spiny Dogfish near the Action Area, minimal effects to this species are
expected.
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3.2.9 Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus)
Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) are managed by the ASMFC, which has designated estuarine areas
as HAPC for this species (ASMFC, 2016). Spot migrate seasonally, entering bays and estuaries in
the spring where they remain until late summer or fall when they move offshore to spawn. They
are predominantly bottom feeders, with a diet consisting of polychaetes, mollusks, small
crustaceans and detritus. Similar to Atlantic croaker, spot eggs are pelagic. After hatching, larvae
migrate through tidal inlets to estuaries and remain until late summer or fall. Within the estuaries,
low salinity tidal marsh creeks with mud and detrital bottoms serve as primary nursery habitat
(ASMFC, 2016). Adults congregate close to beaches before spawning in the late fall and early
spring, and then migrate offshore or south before or during spawning. Spot can withstand a wide
array of temperatures, although prolonged exposure to lower temperatures can cause mortality. As
coastal water temperatures decrease through the winter, adults move further offshore to find
warmer waters (ASMFC, 2016).
Effects Determination
Along the east coast of the United States, spawning takes place on the outer continental shelf from
October through March. Peak spawning occurs during December and January off the North
Carolina coast. Since spot have a seasonal presence in the Action Area, project activities that occur
when temperatures are below these species' preferred temperature range will consequently have
no effect. Project activities that occur while these species are in or near the Action Area should be
limited since they are mobile and able to avoid any disturbances associated with management of
maintenance material into the IDMMS.
3.2.10 Southern Flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma)
Southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma) are managed by the NCDMF through an IMP
adopted in February 2005 and amended in Match 2013. It is not currently a federally managed
species.
This species has adapted to a wide range of habitats in estuarine and oceanic environments
(NCDMF, 2016). Adult southern flounder emigrate from rivers and estuaries between November
and February to offshore where they spawn (December through March) in warmer Gulf Stream
waters. After spawning, adults return to the estuaries of North Carolina (NCDMF, 2016).
Consistent with the temperature of Gulf Stream influenced water during the spawning season,
optimal conditions for egg hatching, larval development and survival occur between 63° F and 700
F. Larval flounder develop during a 30 to 60 day period in these offshore waters and following
metamorphosis, are carried by tidal currents through the inlets into estuaries. After settling on tidal
flats in the upper reaches of estuaries, the juveniles migrate to riverine habitats (NCDMF, 2016).
3.2.10.1 Effects Determination
The project is not expected to interfere with the spawning period for southern flounder since
spawning occurs offshore. Some adult southern flounder may be immigrating and emigrating
through Carolina Beach Inlet and the Action Area during management events. Adults and resident
juveniles will likely avoid the material placement into the IDMMS minimizing any potenti?IECENED
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3.2.1 1 Atlantic Croaker (Micropogonias undulates)
Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulates) are managed by the ASMFC, which has identified
estuaries as HAPC (ASMFC, 2016). Atlantic croaker have a wide range of spawning habitat
including tidal inlets, estuaries, and on the continental shelf in depths ranging from 26 to 266 ft.
In North Carolina, spawning takes place from the late summer to early spring in warmer waters
typically ranging from 61' F and 77' F (Street et al, 2005). In North Carolina, spawning season
peaks in October (ASMFC, 2016). After hatching, young larvae drift into estuaries through tidal
inlets, carried by tidal currents, while older larvae actively swim into these regions (Petrik et al.
1999). Most juveniles develop by late fall, and migrate out of the estuaries into the open ocean
(Miglarese et al. 1982). Adults predominantly spend the spring and summer in estuaries, migrating
to open waters and south in the fail seeking warmer waters, preferring temperatures around 750 F
(Miglarese et al. 1982). Adults prefer shallow muddy to sandy substrate but have also been
collected in areas of submerged aquatic vegetation, over oyster beds and around piers and bridge
pilings (ASMFC, 2016).
Effects Determination
Atlantic croaker prefer temperatures around 75' F and therefore only have the potential to be
affected when maintenance events occur during periods when water temperatures are above their
preferred minimum. Management activities that occur while these species are in or near the Action
Area should be limited since they are mobile and able to avoid any disturbances associated with
placement of maintenance material into the IDMMS.
3.3 Summary Effect Determination
3.3.1 Essential Fish Habitat
Sedimentation in estuarine areas should be minimal since sand reclamation from the channel
maintenance areas have repeatedly proved to provide high quality sand with a low silt content as
discussed in Section 3.1. Changes in turbidity from placement activities into the IDMMS will be
transient and limited, as documented in Section 3.1. Therefore, adverse effects from sedimentation
to essential fish habitats are not expected or likely minimal. Intertidal flats near the proposed action
areas are naturally dynamic features, and the potential effects associated with the smaller scale of
project activity are expected to be minor in relation to the natural disturbance of these dynamic
features.
3.3.2 Managed Species
As discussed and documented in Section 3.2 above, any effects to benthic resources and
consequentially to managed species or managed species' prey sources are expected to be limited
in scope in regards to what occurs naturally within the IDMMS.
In summary, the natural seasonal migrations of many of the managed fish species that utilize the
Action Area indicate that these species will not be affected by maintenance events that occur
during the colder months. Managed species that may be in or near the Action Area dur�EIVED
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disturbance and activity associated with the placement of material into the IDMMS. In addition to
the natural movements of fish species, measures described in Section 4 below should avoid or
reduce effects on fish species or the EFHs that are critical to their spawning, breeding, feeding or
growth.
4 CONSERVATION MEASURES
All conservation measures associated with the SDI-5 permits will continue; no additional
conservation measures are recommended for the proposed modification.
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 5, 2016
Greg Finch
Coastal Planning & Engineering of North Carolina, Inc. (CPE-NC)
4038 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington, NC 28409
Dear Mr. Finch:
PAT MCCRORY
caverns.
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application, acting as agent for New
Hanover County for State approval for located adjacent to Carolina Beach Inlet in New Hanover County. It was
received complete on November 16, 2016, and appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The
projected deadline for making a decision is January 30, 2017. An additional 75-day review period is provided
by law when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by
the initial deadline stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances,
this letter will serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on
or about the 75th day.
If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from November 16, 2016, you may request a
meeting with the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of
your project. Such a meeting will be held within five working days from the receipt of your written request
and shall include the property owner, developer, and project designer/consultant.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed
development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property
of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where
it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole
or tree along the road right-of-way fronting your property, or at a point along the road right-of-way where a
private road would lead one into your property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete
application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by the
appropriate State or Federal agency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me in writing if
you wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Sincerely,
Sean
Field Representative
Enclosures
CC: Doug Huggett, DCM
Heather Coats, DCM
Ben Andrea, NH County
Tyler Crumbley, ACOE
Robb Mairs, DWR
Layton Bedsole, NH County
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive EXL, Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

NOTI(ow'417i
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
CAMA PERMIT
APPLIED FOR
To modify State Permit No. 50-16 to allow for
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COMMENTS ACCEPTED THROUGH-Qecember 29, 2016
APPLICANT: FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
Y THE LOCALL PERMI�AFFICEER BELOW:
New Hanover Count NC Div. of Coasta ana ement
c/o Chris Coudriet 1 ar ina r. x ens�on
230 Gov. Center Dr., Suite 195 Wilmington,
Wilmington, NC 28403 Sean Farre , �e epresen a ive
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Agent: Greg Finch [phone]

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Signed Agent Authorization Form
N.C. DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Date / ha/6
Name of Properly Owner Applying for Permit:
New Hanover County
Mailing Address:
230 Government Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
Coastal Planning and Engineering of NC, Inc1 crrtih that 1 have authorized (went) to act on my
behalf, for the purpose of applying for and obtaining all C NIA Pernits necessary to
Install or consirnd (activity) Raw beach quality sand into the Carolina Beach Inlet Sediment Trap
,
at (my property located at) Carolina Beach Inlet
This certification Is valid thru (date) 12/3112017
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
RECEIVED
0CM WILMINGTON, NC
NOV 16 2016
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

Adjacent Riparian Landowner Notifications
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
4038 MA ONBOaO LOOP RO , ALMNGTGN. NC 284D9 910-791-W94RI E 910-791-41NFAc
Coastal Planning & Engineering of North Carolina, Inc.
403E MAS0NTR0Rc1 DxlP ROAD
WILMCTON. NC 28409
Tel: [phone]
November 8, 2016
Re: New Hanover County (NHC Inshore Dredge Material Management site (ID\IMS), Carolina Reach
Inlet
Adjacent Riparian Landowner Notification
Dcar Sir or Madero:
Cm behalf of NHC. Coastal Planning & Engineering of North Carolina (CPE-NC). Inc. is submitting a Coastal Area
Management Act (CANL1) Major Permit application to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (NC
DC M) for work: occurring within an Area of Environmental Concern.
As more completely described in the attached application, the County is seeking to modify their state and federal
permits (NCDCM Major Permit s50.16. issued on 5/5,16 and Department of Armv Action ID No. SAW-2014-
02006. General Regional Permit 0198000291 issued on 513.16) to maintain Carolina Beach Inlet and the AIWW
inlet crossing as to allow the county to multi -purpose the engineered borrow site as an IDMMS. There are no inlet
template modifications associated with this request. NHC requests a broader access of dredge material management
that is ecologically sound, based on good engineering and economically justified.
Attached to this notice. please find a copy of the application as submitted to the NC DC M office. Due to document
sizes. Appendices C (Biological Assessment) and D (Essential Fish Ilabital Assessment)have been omitted but are
available upon request. Within 30 days from receipt of this notice, you may submit comments regarding the
referenced project to the following address:
Ann: HcathcrCoats
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Ouality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington. North Carolina 29405
Sincerely, RECEIVED
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA. INC. DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
Greg Finch, Agent. CPE-NC
Enclosures: Application for Major Development Permit VCNI RECEIVED
NC
Nov 16 2016
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 6, 2016
[e-mail]
2 Pages
Star News
Legal Advertisement Section
Post Office Box 840
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Re: Major Public Notice for New Hanover County c/o CPE-NC
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY
Kyle & Heather: Please publish the attached Notice in the Thursday, December 8, 2016 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 to Shaun Simpson at the NC Division of
Coastal Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-796-7226. Paying by
credit card to the attention of Tanya Wright, (Ref acct # 796-7215).
Please email a copy of the credit card receipt to me.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me
at our Wilmington office.
cc:
Sincerely,
Shaun K. Simpson
Permitting Support & Customer Assistance
Heather Coats - WiRO
Doug Huggett - MHC
Robb Mairs - DWR
Tyler Crumbley - USACE
Ben Andrea & Layton Bedsole - New Hanover Co.
Sarah Young - DCM
State of North Carolina I Enviraomental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cerdmal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

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NOTICE OF FILING OF RECEIVED
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEC 14 2016
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
DCM- MHD CITY
The Department of Environmental Quality hereby gives public notice as required by
NCGS 113A-119(b) that the following application was submitted for a development permit in an
Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the CAMA: On November 16, 2016, New
Hanover County clo CPE- NC proposed to modify State Permit No. 50-16 to allow for disposal
of dredge material into the existing Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) borrow site,
for future beneficial re -use, within Carolina Beach Inlet, in New Hanover County. A copy of
the application can be examined or copied at the office of Sean Farrell, N.C. Dept. of
Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington,
NC 28405, (910-796-7424) 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 December 29, 2016 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.
State of Nord, Camlina I Env amental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Card" Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 29405
910-796-7215

NC Division of Coastal Management
Major Permit Application Computer Sheet
AEC: Atlantic Ocean
Fee: $475 //g359877
CDAITS V MHC cc ✓
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Applicant: New Hanover County
Agent/Contractor: Coastal Planning & Engineering of NC c% Greg Finch
Project Site County: New Hanover AV V
Staff: Sean Farrell
District: Wilmington
Project Name: Carolina Inlet Management 50-16MM
Rover File: We
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Initial date of application submittal: 11-16-16
Date application "received as complete" in the Field office: DEC 14 2016
Permit Authorization: KCAMA Xbredge&Fill ❑Both pG`M_
SITE DESCRIPTION/PERMIT INFORMATION
ORW: ❑Yes,4No I PNA: []Yes Mo
Photos Taken: Yes ❑ No
Setback Required (riparian): ❑Yes o
Critical Habitat: ❑Yes ❑No ®Not Sure
15 foot waiver obtained: ❑Yes [�No
Hazard Notification Returned:
❑Yes PNo
SAV: ❑Yes �#Jo ❑Not Sure
Shell Bottom: ❑Yes o El Not
Temporary Impacts: gYes ❑No
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Sandbags: ❑Yes o ❑ Not Sure
Did the land use classification come
Mitigation Required (optional):
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❑Yes PNo
Moralbrium Conditions:
Envifo-hrrIgntal Assessment Don .-,
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Development Area: (code)
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SECONDARY WATER CLASSIFICATION - OPTIONAL (choose MAX of 4)
❑ Future Water Supply (FWS)
Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW)
❑ Swamp Waters (SW)
El High Quality Waters (HOW)
0 Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)
WETLANDSIMPACTED
❑ (404) Corp. of Engineers (Jurisdictional
❑ (LS) Sea lavender (Limonium sp.)
❑ (SS) Glasswort (Salicornia sp.)
wetlands)
❑ (CJ) Saw grass (Cladium jamaicense)
❑ (SA) Salt marsh cordgrass (Spartina
❑ (SY) Salt reed grass (Spartina
altemiflora)
cynosuroides)
❑ (DS) Salt or spike grass (Distichlis
❑ (SC) Bullrush or three square (Scirpus
(TY) Cattail (Typha sp.)
spiceta)
sp.)
❑ (JR) Black needlerush (Juncos
❑ (SP) Saltlmeadow, grass (Spartina
roemerianus)
patens)
APPLICATION FEE
❑ No fee required - $0.00
❑ III(A) Private w/ D&F up to 1 acre; 3490
0 III(D) Priv. public or comm w/ D&F to 1
can be applied - $250
acre; 3490 can't be applied - $400
❑ Minor Modification to a CAMA Major
0 Major Modification to a CAMA Major
X IV Any development involving D&F of
permit - $100
permit -$250
more than 1 acre - $475
❑ Permit Transfer - $100
-n III(B) Public or commercial w/ D&F to 1
❑ Express Permit - $2000
acre; 3490 can be applied - $400
❑ Major development extension request -
❑ It. Public or commercial/no dredge
$100
and/or fill - $400
❑ I. Private no dredge and/or fill - $250
❑ III(C) Priv. public or comm w /D&F to 1
acre; 3490 can be applied; DCM needs
DWQ agreement - $400

New Hanover County 50-16MM
Date: 11-16-16
Describe below the ACTIVITIES that have been applied for. All values should match the dimension order, and units of
measurement found in your Activities code sheet.
TYPE
REPLACE
Activity Name
Number
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Dimension 3
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New Work ❑
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Maint ❑
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New Work ❑
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Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
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Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
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Describe below the HABITAT disturbances for the application. All values should match the name, and units of measurement found
in your Habitat code sheet.
TOTAL Sq. Ft.
FINAL Sq. Ft.
TOTAL Feet
FINAL Feet
(Applied for.
(Anticipated final
(Applied for.
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disturbance.
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disturbance.
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Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
919-733.2293 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.nccoastalmanagement.net revised: 10/12J06

1 MAJOR PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
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not involve the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$250
100% $250
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II. Public or commercial development that does
not involve the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$400
100% $400
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III. For development that involves the filling
and/or excavation of up to 1 acre of wetlands
and/or open water areas, determine if A,B, C,
r D below applies:
III(A). Private, non-commercial development, if
General Water Quality Certification No. 3900
See attached can be applied:
$250
100% $250
0% $0
III(B). Public or commercial development, if
General Water Quality Certification No. 3900
See attached can be applied:
$400
100% $400
0% (SO)
III(C). If General Water Quality Certification No.
3900 (see attached) could be applied, but DCM
staff determined that additional review and written
DWQ concurrence is needed because of
concerns related to water quality or aquatic life:
$400
60% $240
40% $160
III(D). If General Water Quality Certification No.
3900 see attached cannot be applied:
$400
60% $240
40% $160
IV. Development that involves the filling and/or
excavation of more than one acre of wetlands
and/or open water areas:
$475
60% $285
40% $190
RECEIVED
DEC 14 2016
DCM- MHD CITY

-01
Payment Proccessing Confirmation
Date Received 11/16/2 116
Check From (Name) New Hanover County General Account
Name of Permit Holder New Hanover County c/o Chris Coudriet
Vendor BB&T
RECEIVED
Check Number 00359877 DEC 14 2016
Check amount $475.00
Multiple Permits No DCM- MHD CITY
Major/Minor Major Mod
Permit Number/Comments Major Mod 50-16
Receipt or Refund/Reallocated SS/2668D

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PROJECT SITE
SHEETINDEX
1 COVER SHEET
2 PROJECT OVERVIEW
3 CSDR BORROW AREA/PROPOSED IDMMS PLAN VIEW
4 CSDR BORROW AREA/PROPOSED IDMMS PRE -DREDGE BATHYMETRY PLAN VIEW
5 CSDR BORROW AREA/PROPOSED IDMMS POST -DREDGE BATHYMETRY PLAN VIEW
6 CSDR BORROW AREA/PROPOSED IDMMS CROSS SECTIONS A -A' & B-B'
GENERAL NOTES:
1. COORDINATES ARE IN FEET BASED ON NORTH CAROLINA STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, NORTH AMERICAN
DATUM 1983, (NAD83).
2. ELEVATIONS ARE IN FEET REFERENCED TO NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1988 (NAVD88).
3. PRE -DREDGE HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY PERFORMED BY USACE MARCH 10, 2016.
4. POST -DREDGE HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY PERFORMED BY USACE APRIL 9, 2016.
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