NCDOT 113-83 Thorofare Bay Channel

Permit Number
Permit Class STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 113-83
New
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
and
Coastal Resources Commission T
ern t
for
aMajor Development in an Area of Environmental
Concern pursuant to NCGS 113A L18: (IjU,4
a Excavation and/or filling pursuant to¢NCGS 113-229 z
Issued to NC Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, P. 0. Box 25201, Raleigh
Carteret Countvat Thorofare Bay Channel
authorizing development in
as requested in the permittee's application dated
attached plats, 1-3 of 3 dated 3/83
5/9/83 including
This permit, issued on August 22, 1983 , 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 subject
pemtittee to a fine, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
(1) All back fill material will be obtained from a highground source and confined
behind the permitted bulkhead.
(2) All fill material to be placed below the mean high water level will be confined
behind the permitted bulkhead.
(3) No marsh grass will be excavated and/or filled.
(4) The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increases in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction
related discharge.
NOTE: This project is certified under General Water Quality Certification No. 1272
for bulkhead construction.
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee
or other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the
issuing date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work
initiation or continuance, as the case may be.
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 Departmental
approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
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 me zecrerary ul ul,nl u all..
the Cha�ma� a rces Commission.
Kenneth D. Stewart, Director
Office of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
July 15, 1983
MEMORANDUM
To: Bob Teulings
Permits and Engineering
From: A. Preston Howard, Jr. ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:
Regional Engineer a PRESTON KOWARD, M
Subject: e and Fill 9pp
N. C. Departffient of Transportatio
rofare Bar Channel
Carteret oun ___
Members of the staff of the Wilmington Regional Office have reviewed the
application for the subject project. The applicant proposes to construct a
bulkhead structure approximately 64' in length along an irregular, eroded
shoreline an average distance of 8 feet from the MHW line. Approximately 19 cubic
yards of upland material are to be placed below MHW.
The subject project appears to meet the conditions of the General Certification
for Bulkheads. If you have any questions, please so advise.
APH/EB/sf
cc: Charles Jones, OCM Morehead City
Wilmington Regional Office

OFFICE OF
North Carolina Department of Natural COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Kenneth D. Stewart
Resources &Community Development Director
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grinnsley, Secretary Telephone [phone]
( }r June 24, 1983
Mr. Kenneth D. Stewart, Director
Office of Coastal Management
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Stewart:
The attached copy of an application submitted by:
NC Dept. Transportation
Applicant's Name
Thorofare Bar channel Carteret
Location of Project County
X for a State permit to perform excavation and/or fill
work in coastal North Carolina and for a CAMA major
development permit...
for a CAMA major development permit (only) ...
... is being circulated to State and Federal agencies having jurisdiction
over the subject matter which might be affected by the project.
Please indicate on the reverse side of this form your viewpoint on
the proposed work and return it to me not later than
July 8, 1083
Orig. Mhd. File att.,
incl. PN.. 0 FOLLOW. Sincerely,
Sopies to Wi ld.6fc. this \ (�
date. B.
John"R. Parker, Jr.
"{l' %�5 Permit Coordinator
4•
JRP:bli:2480
P. O. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687

x (A) This agency interposes no objection to the proposed work:..
(B) Dredge and/or Fill. 'This agency objects to the project
as proposed. The objection is based upon findings which
lead to the conclusion that there will be one or more
adverse effects as covered in G. S. 113-229 (e) 1-5.
(e) (1) ...that there will'be significant
adverse effect of the proposed
dredging.and :filling on the use,
of the water by the public;
(e).(2) ....that there will be significant
adverse effect on the value and
enjoyment.of the property of any
riparian owners;
(e) (3) ..that there will be significant
adverse effect on public health,
safety, and welfare;
(e) (4) ..that there will.be significant
adverse effect on the conservation
of public and private water
supplies;
(e) (5) that there will be significant
adverse effect on wildlife or
fresh water,estuarine or marine
fisheries;
(C) CAMA Major Development. This agency objects to the
project as proposed. The objection is based upon
findings which lead to the conclusion that a violation
would occur as covered in G.S. 113A-120 and/or 15
NCAC 7I. The following reference indicates the
specific citation by which objections have been
made.
(D) Agency findings relating to item(s) A and/or B
and/or C are hereby detailed. .
See attached
(E) Comments are submitted that do not directly relate
to item B and/or C but are relevant to the public
interest. (These comments will be forwarded by the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
to.appropriate State or Federal agencies).
s.
Charles Jones
signed „
June 24, 1983
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OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. Applicant's name N. C. Dept..of Transportation
2. Location of project site SW side of NC Hwy. 12 immediately west of bridge which goes
over the Thorofare Bar channel between the communities of Atlantic & Cedar Island
3. Investigation type: Dredge & Fill X CAMA X _
4. Investigative procedure: (A) Dates of site visit 6-6-83
(B) Was applicant present no
5. Processing procedure: Application received June 9, 1983 Office Morehead City
6. Site description: (A) Local Land Use Plan Carteret (see NOTE)
Land classification from LUP Conservation
Development constraints identified in LUP
"none identified
(B) AEG(s) involved: Ocean Hazard Estuarine shoreline
Coastal wetlands Public trust waters X
Estuarine waters Other
(C) Water dependent: Yes X No Other
(D) .Intended use: Public y Private Commercial
(E) Type of waste water treatment: Existing N/A.
Planned —
(F) Type of structures: Existing br;dga pa r' 3card �o is
Planned_ Bulh a�� d_ -
(G) Estimated annual rate of erosion 5 Source �• t
7. Habitat description: AREA
(A) Vegetated wetlands: Dredged Filled Other
(B) Non -vegetated wetlands:
shallow.water bottom area
(C) Other:
(D) Total area disturbed:
512 sq.ft.
8. Project summary NC DOT proposes to construct a buikneaa at its orioge
operation yard located on the SW side of Bwy. 12 immediately west of where
the bridge goes over the Thorofare Bay channel between the communities of
Atlantic and Cedar Island.

9. Narrative description
The NC Dept. of Transportation is requesting a -permit to construct a
bulkhead at property belonging to the Department located on the SW
side of NC Hwy. 12 immediately west of where the bridges goes over
the Thorofare Bay channel between the communities of Atlantic and
Cedar Island, Carteret County.
The Thorofare Bay channel provides access from Core Sound to Pamlico
Sound. The area to be bulkheaded was the roadway approach to an old
bridge location which was present some time ago. It is now used as
a bridge operation yard and there are a series of docks located along
the shoreline areas. The shoreline at this location is severely
eroded and highly irregular, with vertical banks ranging from 2 - 8'
in height. Immediately east of this eroded area is an approximately
20' long by 5' wide border of Spartina alterniflora marsh.
The applicant is requesting a permit to construct an approximately
64' long bulkhead along the irregular shoreline area which has ero-
ded, and will be located from 0 - 14' waterward of the MEW line
(avg. 8'). About 19 cu.yds. of upland material will be placed below
the MHW line in conjunction with the proposed bulkhead.
10. Anticipated impacts
The project as proposed will result in thefilling in of about 512 sq.ft
of bottom area, which is below the MHW line. About 19 cu.yds. of upland
fill material will be placed below the MHW line and will be confined
by the proposed bulkhead. `
Submitted by '_ 'Cha'rl_es' Jones' _ Date - -June '_J_un'e 24, 1983

Re: App. for Permit - NC DOT -
I have no objections to the issuance of this permit with the follow-
ing conditions:
I. All back fill material will be obtained from a highground
source and confined behind the permitted bulkhead.
2. All fill material to be placed below the MHW level will be
confined behind the permitted bulkhead.
6.. No marsh grass will be excavated and/or.filled.
NOTE: To date this office has not received the $25 .application
fee as requested (see letter from DOT dtd. 6-7-83). Rather
than hold the application any longer, I have begun process-
ing; when the check is received here it will be forwarded
to you. CJ

MAY 16 1983
GOAXhL RESOURCES COh;L
JAMES B. HUNT, JR.
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RALEIGH 27611
May 5, 1983
i
�tAY 23 1983
WILLIAM R. ROBERSON,JR.
SECRETARY
District Engineer
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Functions Branch
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Application for Section 404 and State Permits
for the Construction of a Bulkhead at the Bridge
Operation Yard Near Atlantic, Carteret County.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation - Division of
Highways makes application for a Section 404 and State Permits
as•required for the subject work. The permit application is
for the construction of a bulkhead as part of the bridge
operation yard on the southwestern side of NC 12 near the
bridge over Thorofare Bay Channel.
Attached are three copies of the permit application and three
copies each of drawings depicting proposed work.
Application is being made, by copy of this letter, for
permits required from the North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development. .
If you have any questions, please give me a call at 733-3141.
Sincerely,
T. L. Waters, P. E.
MANAGER OF PLANNING & RESEARCH
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Attachments
cc: Mr. John Parker
Mr. Robert Helms
Mr. A. L. Hankins, Jr.
Mr. Jimmy Lee

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RALEIGH 27611
JAMES B. HUNT,JR.
GOVERNOR June 7, 1983
Mr. Charles Jones
Field Consultant
office of Coastal Management
P. 0. Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Dear Mr. Jones:
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Bulkhead at Bridge
Operation Yard Near Atlantic
WILLIAM R. ROBERSON,JR.
SECRETARY
Please find enclosed a copy of the letter furnished
the adjacent landowner, which you requested.
I have requested a $25.00 check to cover the cost of
the application fee. This will be forwarded within a
few days.
Sincerely,
T. L. Waters, P. E.
MARTAGER OF PLANNING & RESEARCH
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Enclosure

JAMES B. HUNT,JR.
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RALEIGH 27611
June 7, 1983 WILLIAM R. ROBERSON, JR.
SECRETARY
Mr. Larry Ditto
Cedar Island National Wildlife
Refuge Manager
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
Route One, Box N-2
Swan Quarter, North Carolina 27885
Dear Mr. Ditto:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes
to construct a bulkhead at the Bridge Operation Yard
near Atlantic. This work requires that we obtain a permit
from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N. C.
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.
In that. your property is adjacent to an area where we are
requesting a permit, we are providing you with a copy of
the permit application.
If you have any questions concerning this,. you may contact
the Corps of Engineers or me. My telephone number in
Raleigh is 733-3141.
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Enclosure
Sincerely,
T. L. Waters, P. E.
MANAGER OF PLANNING $ RESEARCH
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APPLICATION
FOR
PERMIT TO EXCAVATE AND/OR FILL, WATER QUALITY CERTIF'
EASEMENT IN LANDS COVERED BY WATER CAMA PERMIT FOR MAJOR DEV
Department of Administration State of North Carolina Depar
(GS 146.12) Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Corps
(GS 113-279, 143.215.3(a)(1), 143-215.3(c), 113A-118 (33 CI
(dAY 23.1993
ION
)PMENT
Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If information is not applicable, so indicate by placing N/A in blank.
1. ApplicantlnNTNionT. L. Waters, P. E., Manager of Planning $ Research
A. Name
First Middle
P. 0. Box 25i0'y
B. Address
Raleigh, N. C. 27611 Street, P. O. Box or Route 919 - 7 3 3 - 3141
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City or Town State Zip Code Phone
IL Location of Pr,q posed Project:
A. County 4arteret
B. 1. City, town, community or landmark North of Atlantic off the West Side of NC 12
2. Is proposed work within city limits? Yes No The pT0"j eCt
C. Creek, river, sound or bay upon which project is located or nearest named body of water to project is on the south western side of NC 12 over Thorofare Bay Channel
Ill. Description of Project X '
A. I. Maintenance of existing project 2. New work
B. Purpose of excavation or fill
I. Access channel length width depth —
2. Boat basin length width depth
3. Fill area X length
64 width 1"6+ depth 3.5'
4. Other length width depth
C. 1. Bulkhead length 80 _ Average distance wate ward f MHW (sholeiine)
Rrakefiel� Sheating
2. Type of bulkhead construction (material) _
D. Excavated material (total for project)
I. Cubic yards 2. Type of material
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW (see also VI. A) Earth
1. Cubic yards 45 cy ? Type of material
IV. Land Type, Disposal Area, and Construction Equipment:
A. Does the area to be excavated include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes No X
B. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps or other wetland? Yes No X
C. Disposal Area N/A
1. Location
2. Do you claim title to disposal area?
D. I ill material %ow cc if fill is to be UuBorrow Pitcktd in N A
E, Ilaw %sill cxcavatrd olateri.d he enuapped .md e(t,iun conlr Bled?
I. I% Ile Of equiptnt•0110 11e u.%•%I Highway Construction Equil)ment
No
G.-Will marshland be crossed in tran>purung equipment to project site? II yes, explain
D& F-81
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V. Intended Use of Project Area (Describe) ,
.A. 1. Private
2. Commercial
3. Housing Development o Industrial,
4. Other Bridge Operation Yard
B. 1. Lot size(s) 83 tx150 t+
2. Elevation of lot(s) above mean high water 5 • 5+ NGVD
3. Soil type and texture Sand Ft Clay
4. Type of building facilities or structures House With Porch, Storage Shed. 0 i 1 Racks.
Timber Docks
-5. Sewage disposal and/or waste water treatment A. Existing__ Planned
B. Describe Septic Tank
6. Land Classification (circle one) DEVELOPED TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY RURAL
CONSERVATION OTHER (See CAMA Loca se Plan Synopsis)
VI. Pertaining to Fill and Water Quality:
A. Does the proposed project involve the placement of fill materials below mean high water? Yes X No
B. 1. Will any runoff or discharge enter adjacent waters as a result of project activity or planned use of the
area following project completion? Yes X N
2. Type of discharge Rainwater Runoff-Tr—om Yard into Thorofare Bay Channel
t or es i e o ot.
3. Location of discharge
VII. Present rate of shoreline erosion (if known): S+ f t/yr .
Vill. List permit numbers and issue dates of previous Department of Army Corps of Engineers or State permits for
work in project area, if applicable:
IX. Length of time required to complete project: 10 Working Days
X. In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attach a copy of the deed (with State application only) or other instrument under which applicant
claims title to the affected property. OR if applicant is not claiming to he the owner of said property,
then forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title plus written
permission from the owner to carry out the project on his land.
B. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on 8% X I I" white paper (see instruction booklet for
details). Note: Original drawings preferred - only high quality copies accepted.
C. A copy of the application and plat must be served upon adjacent riparian landowners by registered or
certified mail or by publication (G.S. 113-229 (d))Enter date served j
D. List names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's.
Such owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below.
XI. Certification requirement: I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies
with the State of North Carolinah approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a
manner consistent with such program.
XII. Any permit issued pursuant to this application will allow only the development described in this appli.
cation and plat. A'ppllcants should theie`lore describe' in the application and plat all anticipated devel-
opment activities, including construction, excavation, filling, and land clearing.
DATEA��
Applicant's Signature
Manager of Planning & Research
Da F•e2 SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

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OFFICE OF
North Carolina Department of Natural COASTAL MANAGEMENT
i Kenneth D. Stewart
Resources &Community Development Director
Jarnes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary Telephone [phone]
Field Services Section
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
919 726-7021
May 27, 1983
Mr. T. L. Waters, Mgr.
Planning & Research
Dept, of Transportation
PO Box 25201
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Dear Mr. Waters:
Our Raleigh office has forwarded to us DOT's application
for a permit to construct a bulkhead at the Bridge Opera-
tion Yard near Atlantic, Carteret County. The applica-
tion was received in this office on May 23, 1983.
The material you have submitted appears adequate for pro-
cessing at this time. However, we will need the following
to complete the application: A check for $25 made payable
to the Dept. of Natural Resources and Com. Development. A
copy of the application should be furnished the adjacent
riparian landowner (U.S.Dept. of Interior, National Wild-
life Refuge) and the post Office receipt for certified
mail should be sent to us (see X.0 of application form).
Processing will require an on -site inspection within the
next two weeks. Additional information may be required as
a result of this investigation and further review of the
proposal by other state and federal agencies. Additional
information may also be required by the Div. of Environ-
mental Management to determine if a 401 Water Quality Certi-
fication is required.
You may contact this office at any time if you have questions
regarding the status of this application.
CJ/rt
CC: Bob Johnson, Corps
cor/d�iallly, yours,
Charles Jons
Field Consultant
F. O. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7637
An Equal Opportuniry Affirmative Athon tmplayer

MEMORANDUM
To: Bob Teulings
Permits and Engineering
DIVISION Of ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(date) JUN 6 1983
1
From: Edward Beck, Environmental Engineering Tech
Wilmington Regional Office
Subject: Joint CAMA-401 Certification Public Notice
l$C Dep-(- D F Tranwpc2rta.fter
Th0ro+� 4Lr�p mar ChahY..e l
C� ere-t CQL&/n-VY
The following determination has been made regarding the subject project:
[/ A 401 Water Quality Certification will be required.
L7 A 401 Water Quality Certification will not be required.
A public notice is not required since the project meets the conditions of
the general certification for:
l Bulkheads
C7 Boat Ramps
0 Discharge from Diked Disposal Areas
L% Sewer Line Extensions
a Other
C7 See additional comments below.
cc: OCM C1 QAIes J S^e�J m arek as a C's
Wilmington Regional Office

Date May 26, 1983
Ed Beck, DEM, Wilmington
MEMORANDUM -TO - R**kxNmnxa.:KxRRX#xx➢ xxk*xc3k
From - Charles Jones
Subject App. for CAMA Major and/or Dredge & Fill Permit
NC DOT
near Atlantic - Carteret County
Attached is an application for a Rta:tt f5nrmii-
which was received by me on May 23, 1983 1'am considering
this application as complete, have acknowledged receipt and have begun
processing.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.
Charles Jones
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North Carol
Resources
James S. Hunt, Jr., Go
OFFICE OF
ina Department of Natural COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Kenneth D. Stewart
&Community Development Director
vernor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary Telephone [phone]
Carteret News Times
Morehead City, NC 28557
Gentlemen:
Field Services Section
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
919 726-7021
June 24, 1983
Please publish the attached Notice in your
June 29, 1983, issue of the News Times. Send us bill'
in duplicate and Affidavit of Publication as soon as
possible.
Cordially yours,
Charles nes
CJ/rt Field Consultant
encl.
NC DOT
P. O. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7097
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Lmployer

NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Pursuant to NCGS 113A-119(b), the Department -of Natural Resources and
Community Development hereby gives public notice that an application for a
development permit in an Area of Envirionmental Concern as designated under
the CAMA was received on June 9, 1983 According to said applica-
tion NC Dept. of Transportation proposes to construct an approximately
64' long bulkhead at its bridge operation yard located on SW side of
NC 12, west of bridge crossing over the Thorofare Bay Channel between
the communities of Atlantic and Cedar Island, Carteret County .
A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at the site
,or at the office of Charles. Jones Division of Marine
Fisheries Office in Morehead City after this date during normal business
hours.
Comments mailed to Mr. Kenneth Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of
Coastal Management, P. 0. Box 27687, Raleigh, N. C. 27611 prior to Jules_, 1983
will be considered.
Publish on June 29, 1983

JAMES B. HUNT, JR.
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RALEIGH 27611
June 27, 1983
Mr. John Parker
Office of Coastal Management
N. C. Department of Natural
Resources $ Community Development
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Parker:
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Bulkhead at Bridge
Operation Yard Near Atlantic
WILLIAM R. ROBERSON, JR.
SECRETARY
Please find enclosed a check for $25.00 to cover the
cost of the permit application fee for the -subject
project.
Sincerely,
T. L. Waters, P. E.
MANAGER OF PLANNING $ RESEARCH
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Charles Jones

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT. CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P. O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON. NORTH CAROLINA 28402
IN REPLY REFER TO July 12, 1983 r--
Regulatory Branch
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC083-N-016-0181
Mr. T. L. Waters
Manager of Planning and Research
N. C. Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Waters:
DUt�lv��
JUL 18 1983
{
On January 27, 1981, after extensive coordination between
State and Federal agencies, we issued general permit No.
SAWC080-N-000-0291 (enclosed), which provides Federal
authorization for those construction activities that require and
receive authorization from the State of North Carolina in the form
of a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit for major
development, and/or a permit to excavate/fill, and/or a Water
Quality Certification.
A review of your application received May 17, 1983, for a
Department of the Army permit to construct and backfill a bulkhead
on Thorofare Bay at the bridge operation yard on the southwestern
side of N. C. Highway 12 near Atlantic, Carteret County, North
Carolina, indicates that your proposal is a candidate for Federal
authorization under this general permit. Accordingly, the
processiof your application will be accomplished by the N. C.
Office of Coastal Management. You should be responsive to any
requests they should make regarding improved plans or additional
information to facilitate the handling of your application. The
N. C. Division of Environmental Management will review your
proposal, and a determination will be made as to the need for a
State Water Quality Certification. Comments from Federal review
agencies will be furnished to the State. If there are no
unresolved differences of State -Federal positions or policy, the
final action taken on your application by the State will satisfy
the terms of our general permit. The terms of the general permit
will not be satisfied if any of the following situations exist:
a. There is an unresolved objection from any Federal
agency.

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b. A State Water Quality Certification has not been issued
(if required). Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires that
prior to the issuance of any Federal permit that may result in a
discharge into waters or wetlands, the State agency responsible
for water pollution control (N. C. Division of Environmental
Management) must certify that the discharge will not violate
applicable Water Quality Standards.
c. The proposed work would have a significant effect on the
quality of the human environment. The District Engineer will make
this determination prior to the conclusion of the State process.
d. There is a significant and substantive unresolved
objection from any individual, group, or.agency.
If your application is withdrawn from this general permit
process, you will be so notified and informed of its further
management in writing.. When your application is successfully
processed to conclusion under this general permit, you will
receive written notice from the District Engineer. Only after
receiving such confirmation should you begin work.
Your application has been assigned application No.
SAWC083-N-016-0181 and will be coordinated by Mr. Bob Johnson,
telephone [phone]. He is available to address questions or
comments you may have.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure

Copies Furnished:
Mr. John Parker
Office of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
4r. Preston Pate
Office of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Mr. Charles Jones
Office of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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Mr. Dave Rackley
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Mr. Randy Cheek
National Marine Fisheries
Service, NOAA
Post Office Box 570
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. Brad Nicolajsen
Ecological Review Branch
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street, N. E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365