5-78 Southern Shores Seafood Inc

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
A FEDERAL PERW-T 1; RE�U= PERMIT
CONTACT U. S. AR"" )BPS OF,
ENGINEERS, P. 0 g0;( 1890 TO EXCAVATE AND/OR FILL
WILMINGTON, N. C. 28401
(Re: N.C. G.S. 113-229)
Issued to: Southern Shores Seafood, Inc.
P. 0. Drawer 220, Engelhard, North Carolina 27824
This permit authorizes excavation and/or filling in
at Far Creek (at Engelhard)
Hyde
application dated 8/31/77 incl. attached plat dated 8/26/77
the conditions set forth below.
Permit No. 578
Permit Class
NEW
County, N.C.
as requested in the permittee's
subject to
(1) That all fill material to be placed below normal high water be confined
behind the permitted bulkhead.
(2) That no excavated or fill material be placed at any time in any marsh
or waters of the State outside of the alignment of the fill area
indicated on the plat.
(3) That the work be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increases in turbidity outside of the area of construction (increases
of 25 JTUs or less are not considered signiifcant).
NOTE: A State NPDES discharge permit is required prior to the discharge
of processed wastewater. Contact: Engineering and Permit Branch,
Water Quality Section, Division of Enviromental Management, P. O.
Box 27087, Raleigh, N. C. 27611
IF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS AND THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE
APPLICATION (WHERE NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE CONDITIONS) ARE NOT FOLLOWED PRE-
CISELY, THE PERMITTEE IS SUBJECT TO A FINE, IMPRISONMENT, OR CIVIL ACTION AS PROVID-
ED IN G.S. 113-229 (K) AND (L).
This permit may Ir objected to by the permittee within twenty (20) days of the date of issuance. Failure
to submit such objection shall be interpreted as an agreement of compliance with all permit conditions.
This permit must be displayed along with a copy of the application and the project plat in the cab (or pilot-
house) of the equipment working on the project, or be easily accessible, on site, to Department personnel
when the project isinspected.
Any maintenance work or project modification requires further Departmental approval. Subject to permit
renewal, all work must vase when the permit terminates.
This permit terminates on December 31, 1980 Signed by the authority of the Secretary
January 5, 1978
Issuing Date: -- - - c (, _ L/-, C: --
Form D&F-g
Revised 7/77
David A. Adams
Assistant Secretary for
Resource Management

MEMORANDUM TO - John Parker
From R. D. Nelson
Subject App. for State permit
Div. Marine Fisheries
PO Box 769
Morehead City,NC 28557
September 14, 1977
- Southern Shores Seafood, Inc. 8-31-77
Location - Hyde, County - Far Creek at Engelhard, adjacent to Big Trout Marina.
Investigative process - Site investigated 8-25-77. App. rec. Raleigh 9-1-77; Morehead
9-2-77.
Environmental setting - The overall project site consists of a 20 acre tract lying
between US 264 and Far Creek at Engelhard. The specific site is. located immediately
east of Big Trout Marina. The area is vegetated by relatively homogeneous stand of
pine trees on the highland portion of the property. Adjacent to the shoreline, the
area is vegetated by a narrow border of grasses, dominated by salt meadow grass (Spar-
tina patens). Interspersed through the patens, are marsh elder (Iva frutescens), and
a few other woody species. Configuration of the property border adjacent to the
creek is irregular with two bay -type indentations present which appear to be caused
largely by erosive action created by the wakes of passing vessels. The proposed pro-
ject site is unique in that the federally maintained channel lies within a few feet
of the shoreline.
Project description - The applicant proposes to excavate an area along the shore front
measuring approximately 400' long by 20' wide to a depth of 12', or the same as the
existing adjacent channel. The purpose of this excavation is to provide vessel ac-
cess and docking facilities for a proposed seafood processing plant. In addition to
the excavation, the 400' area fronting the channel will be bulkheaded and a dock will
be constructed for use by fishing vessels. Approximately 2400 cu.yds. of excavated
material will be deposited on the high ground adjacent to the project site.
Environmental impact - The proposed bulkhead will arrest an on -going erosion problem.
It is expected that some short term turbidity will be created during construction. A
very small amount of marsh grass will be excavated as a result of this project. No
marsh grass will be filled. A proposed seafood processing plant will utilize con-
ventional septic tanks for sewage disposal.
Doug Nelson

NERNorth Carolina Department of
Natural & Economic Resources
JAMES B. HUNT, JR., GOVERNOR HOWARD N. LEE, SECRETARY
September 1, 1977
Date
Mr. James T. Brown, Chief
Estuarine Studies Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Dear Mr. Brown:
The attached copy of an application submitted by:
Southern Shores Seafood, Inc.
Applicants Name
Far Creek Hyde
Location of Project County
DIVISION OF
MARINE FISHERIES
BOX 27697, RALEIGH 27611
TELEPHONE [phone]
BOX 769, MOREHEAD CITY 28557
TELEPHONE [phone]
for a state permit to perform excavation and/or fill work in coastal North
Carolina 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 to the Division of Marine Fisheries not later than
September 22, 1977
LB:sh
Si�ncerrely,
�"
Lee Barham, Acting Deputy Director
Division of Marine Fisheries
(Please use reverse side for comments and signature.)

FO(A)
This
agency interposes no objection to the proposed work.
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(B) 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-mar'ine
fisheries.
(C) Agency findings relating to item(s) A and/or B are hereby detailed.
❑ Detailed comments continued on attached sheet,.,,,
No objections with following conditions: (1) That all excavated materials be confined
above NHW and landward of regularly or irregularly flooded marshlands; (2) That the
excavation be conducted below the NHW mark; (3) That no excavated or fill material be
placed at any time in any marsh or waters of the state.
❑ ' `' :.
(D) Comments are submitted that do'not directly relate to item B but
are relevant to the public interest. (These comments will be for-
warded by the Department of Natural and Economic Resources to
appropriate State or Federal agencies.)
R. D. Nelson
Signed
9-14-77
Date

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Howard N. Lee, Secretary
September 29, 1977 �` a►9��'
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Southern Shore:Sea food Inc
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P. 0. Drawer 220
Engelhard, N.C. 27824
Dear Mr. Denton:
With reference to your proposed seafood processing facit�ty_ rrS'
associated expansion at Far Creek, this office has received a request
for you to provide additional information. Such request comes from the
Division of Health Services, one of the several State agencies reviewing
each proposal under the dredge and fill law. That office requires more
information on the expected volume and constituency of wastewater from
your facility. This information will be required before final action can
be taken on your proposal. Should other agencies complete their respec-
tive reviews on your project prior to receiving this requested information
your file will then be placed in abeyance under Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development, Division of Marine Fisheries Regulation
3D .0106.
If any question arises on this matter, do not hesitate to contact
this office. Upon receipt of the requested information, same will be
forwarded immediately to the Division of Health Services in order that
processing may continue.
Very sincerely,
' QAa.
Dn R. Parker,
Pe it Coordinator
JRPjr:sh
cc: Division of Health Services
Division of Marine Fisheries, Morehead City, N.C.,,
P. O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
An t4uol Oppur(unily AIlirnralwe Aaiun Cmployer

\ Y NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF
COMMERCIAL AND SPORTS FISHERIES
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Susie 89 1979
Revision of Permit issued to "Southern Shores Seafodd, Inc.".
State Permit No. 5-78
Federal Permit has not been made available.
To llhom These Matters Concern:
The lard upon which Southern Shores Seafood, Inc. proposed put their business and
for which they obtained permits to build a dock and bulkhead and to dredge was
purchased from me. The only reason I sold this land was to see it developed as a
seafood processing area. At the time I sold the property I did not think it
practical for me to attempt the development.
Southern Shores Seafood, Inc. went bankrupt before they had started work developing
this area. They did obtain permits from both the State and Federal people for the
work.
I now have the property back in fee simple( copy of deed attached hereto)and intend
to develop the land under the above mentioned permits.
With the interest of everyone concerned in mind I am respectfully requesting a revision
in the original permits. I would like to string the bulkhead inDmd a sufficient
distance to allow for all boats being tied up at the docks to be a safe distance
from the channel. This move would also pint the bulkhead, dock and other buildings
on more solid ground and provide for more stability.
The development of this area for, seafood processing is planned in steps or phases.
It would be appreciated if this revision could be given prompt_ consideration. It is
hoped that the initial phase can be completed prior to the 1979 off —shore fishing
season which usually begins in the middle of October.
The maps herewith show both the initial stage and the future development plans.
Should there be any questions concerning this revision please let me know.
t..
Respectfully,
Russell T. Blanchard
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c.c. Permit Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
Dept. of Natural•& Economic Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
District Engineer
Department of the Army
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, N.C. 28401

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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO EXCAVATE AND/OR FILL
State of North Carolina Department of the Army
Department of Natural and Economic Resources Corps of Engineers, VA3 ington District
(Re: GS 113-229) (Re: River and Har�', P a 899)
Please type or print and fill in all blanks. If the information requested is not applicable, so K-k
indicate by placing N/A in the blank. r
I.. Applicant Information: `
%IA.Name-Southern Shores Seafood_- Inc.
---Last — Firsi ---'—A1iddle— fr, Otg—y.
B. Address P.O. Drawer 220 feel, P.b. Box or Ro`utc
Engelhard - — N.C. 27824 ----�12--925.2201 _ .-._
City or Town State Zip Code Phone
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11. Location of Proposed Project:
A. County Hyde
B. 1. City, town, community or landmark Engelhard, N. C.
2. Is proposed work within city limits? Yes X No
C. Creek, river, sound or bay upon which project is located or nearest named body of water to project
Far Creek off Pamlico Sound
111. Description of Operation:
A. I. Maintenance of existing project 2. New work X
B. Purpose of excavation or fill
1. Access channel n/a length width—depth-
2. Boat basin n/a length width depth
3. Fill area n/a• length width depth-
4. Other blkhd. & dock length 400width .20' _depth 12'
C. 1. Bulkhead dimensions 400' x 6'
2. Type of bulkhead construction (material) treated timber
D. Excavated material total for project)
1. Cubic yards 200 Cu . ydS . 2, Type of material sand, shell & e
E. Fill material to be placed below MHW (see also VI. A)
1. Cubic yards 0 2. Type of material
IV. Land Type, Excavated Material, and Construction Equipment:
A. Does the area to be excavated include any marshland? Yes No X
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B. Does the disposal area include any marshland? Yes —No X
C. Disposal area 1. Location on dry, high ground on applicant's property.
2. Do you claim title to disposal area? yes
D. Fill material source if fill is to be trucked in n/a
E. How will excavated material be entrapped or encased? bulkhead partially, and by basin
F. Type of equipment to be used dragline
G. Will marshland be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? (If yes, explain) no
Describe Intended Use of Project Area:
A. 1. Private
2. Commercial off loading seafood from boats
3. Housing Development or Industrial
4. Other
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2. CIevation of lot(s) above mean high water 25 _ 4,
3. Soil type or texture_ sand and clay
4. Type of building facilities or structures 1 single fam. dwelling, 1 warehouse
6000 s _ft._1_,_ and proposed new 4000 sq.. ft._bui1ding,_1pac 4g.
5. Method of sewage disposal or treatment septic tank
VI. Pertaining to Fill and Water Quality:
A. Does the proposed project involve the placement of fill materials below mean high water? Yes_No_X
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 —No X
2. Type of discharge "! a —
3. Location of discharge n/a
/11. Present rate of shoreline erosion (if known): not known _
Ill. List permit numbers and issue dates of previous Department of Army Corps of Engineers or State permits for
work in project area, if applicable: al a —
IX. Length of time required for project activity: 10 weeks
X. In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be provided:
A. Attached 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 be 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. (Note: Federal law requires the
applicant to be the owner or his designated agent).
B. Attach an accurate work plat drawn to scale on V" X 11" 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 (g) (9) and (10)). Enter date served 8 — 91 — 77
Such owners have 30 days in which to submit comments to agencies listed below.
D. List the names and complete addresses of the riparian landowners with property adjoining applicant's
tract.
Mr. C. Gilbert Gibbs, Engelhard, N. C.
Mr. Wayne Laurin Jarvis and Wife Patty C., Engelhard, N. C.
Mrs. Rufus Williams, Engelhard, N. C.
DATE 8 - 91 - 1977
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Permit Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
Department of Natural & Economic Resources
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Ph. 919-829-3767
District Engineer
Department of the Army
Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
(Note: attach Corps cover letter)
Ph.919-763-9971 Ext.565
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Investigation Type: Section 10
X 404
SAWCO 79-N-048-000281
A.. - Public Notice No.
Da.e7/5/79 Agency Corps of Engineers
Date Received 7/6/79
Extension
To
B. Pre Application Activity
Date
Agency
C. Post Application Activity
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Agency
II.
`.Applicant's Name 6 Address: ussell
T. Blanchard,
:0. Box 176, Engelhard,
N.C. .27824
III.
Water Body h Location of Work (City,
County, Statej:
Far Creek at Engelhard,
Hyde County, N.C.
IV.
Purpose of Work (Describe, e.g., water control, hurricane protection, etc.):
To create seafood processing center
A.
Water Dependent:
X Yes
No
Both
B.
Intended Use:
Public
X Private
Both
V. Description of Project (Append schematic of plans): Construction of + 490' of
bulkhead with parallel 20' wide dock, with excavation of highground, wetlands,
and open water to -12' *SLW
A. Fill or Spoil Area:
1. Dimensions: 1800' x 50' (Access road through center of property)
2. Total Area ± 7500 sq.ft: (Wetland) + 82,500 sq.ft. (Non -Wetland)
a. Area Vegetated Wetlands:
(Submergent)
(Emergent) + 7500 sq.ft.
b. Area non -vegetated wetlands:
(Submergent) (Emergent)

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3. Nethod(s) to retain materials: Not addressed in Public Notice
4. Y.ethod(s) to prevent erosion: Not addressed in Public Notice
5. Intended use of fill area, _ Access road to southern property line
B. Dredge or Borrow Area:
I. Dimensions (Length, width, depth): _Irregular shaped (see drawing)
2. Total Area: + 21,500 sq.ft. <Wetland) + 12,000 sq.ft. (Non —wetland)
a. Area Vegetated Wetlands:
(Submergent) (Emergent) + 7500 sq.ft.
3. 'Quantity of materials to be excavated + 21,860 (cu. yds.)
Polluted: Yes No X Unknown
Pollutants (Apparent Source)
4. Kinds of materials to be excavated (e.g. silt): Sand, clay, shell
5. Intended use of excavated area: Turning and mooring area for commercial
6. Methods of excavation: Dragtine
7. Will borrow area be backfilled: Yes X No
If yes, with what type material and where will it be obtained?
C. Description of ,property adjacent to project site and in area of project
Influence (e.g., residential, industrial, etc., and extent of development):
West of the project site is a marina with various boat slips and a seafood
processing center. To the east of the project is a small mobile home park
which is Dresently being developed.

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D. -Project Overation (if applicable):
Habitat Description of Project Site and/or Area of Project Influence
(Append Map and Annotated Photos):
Area I
A. Vegetated Wetlands Dredged Filled Other2
1. Predominant
Emergent Species
J. roemerianus, Typha spp.
D. spicata In wetland sloughs + 7500 sq.f.t.
J. roemeri4nus, D. spicata In fringe +.7500 sq_.ft.
I. frutescens, S. patens.
2. Predominant S. alterniflora
Submerged Species
B. Non —Vegetated Wetlands
Open water in Far Creek, + 14,000 sq.ft.
Source of data (i.e., planime ter, estimate, etc.)
)efine (e.g. vegetation to be affected by impoundment or water
Level manipulation)

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C.' 'Fish and snrilfish resources (list predominant species and identify their
primary use of area, e.g., designation of primary nursery by a .state):
See E. Below
Source of information (i.e., personal observation, literature, etc.):
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
D. Endangered, protected or threatened marine mammal, turtle, or fish
species (list species source of information and note use of habitat as to
M-migration, F-feeding, S-spawning/breeding): wln .
E. Biological significance of area (describe briefly the importance or
relationship of proposed work area to fishery resources in area of
project influence, e.g., source of detritus, etc.):
Sampling by the Division of Marine Fisheries indicates that Far Creek is a highly
productive primary nursery area for brown shrimp. The Division has concerns about the
proposal to excavate the shallow open water mud flats in the creek to a -12, water
MLW so that adequate water depth will be available to moor commercial fishing boats.

CI.. Potential direct and indirect effect of environmental alteration on fishery
resources and/or their use (Brief Summary):

PIII. Project alt>rnatives that could prevent or reduce impact on fishery
r esour c es:
A. Held in abeyance (summarize reasons, e.g., not enough information
in Public Notice or pending EIS):
B. Hodi£ications
I. Design (summarize, e.g., reduced length,width, depth; select
different spoil disposal sites, etc.):
2. Operation (summarize, e.g., maximize tidal flushing, water levels,
monitoring, etc.): ,
3. Location (e.g., alternative site):
(1) The proposed access road could be elevated where it crosses the wetland
sloughs so that no wetlands would be filled. (2) No excavation in open water
areas of Far Creek (this would stop the entire project)

IX. Other Comments (i.e., project was discussed with applicant, etc.):
This present application is a modification of a previously issued State permit that
was issued on 1/5/78. The permit has been modified by moving the proposed bulkhead
landward to square the applicant's property. The wetland vegetation fringe that wil
X. (BELOW)
Field Reconnaissance Data:
A. Investigators)
Name Agency
David L. Gossett Office of Coastal Management
B. Date of Investigation 7/5/79 time 11:00 A.M.
IX. Continued _ be excavated along Far Creek was previously authorized to be filled
in the previous permit. A portion of the proposed excavation in Far Creek.
proposed in the modification was.also authorized in the previous State
permit. The previous State permit did -not address the fill material that
is proposed to be placed in the wetland sloughs by the 50' wide access road.
A copy of the previous State application, plat and permit is attached for
reference. ,
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P. 0. Box 1890
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PUBLIC NOTICE
MR. RUSSELL THOMAS BLANCHARD, P ox 176, Engelhard, North Carolina 27824, has applied for a modification to `t
7-N-048-123-0642 previously issued to the now defunct Southern Shores Seafood
Inc. The original permit authorized EXCAVAT SIN, CONSTRUCTION AND BACKFILL OF A BULKHEAD AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A DOCK ON FAR CREEK AT ENGELHAR H de County North Carolina. The proposed modification involves
ENLARGEMENT OF THE BASIN AND REALIGNMENT OF THE BU OCK.
The following description of the proposed work is taken from data submitted by the applicant and from onsite
inspection by a representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the application show realignment
of the proposed bulkhead up to 90 feet farther inland than originally permitted. The area waterward of the
proposed bulkhead is to be excavated to a depth of 12 feet mean low water (MLW) to create a larger turning and
mooring area for commercial fishing vessels outside the Federally -maintained channel. Approximately 21,860 cubic
yards of sand, shell, and clay are to be excavated by dragline to create the basin with the excavated materials to
be used during road construction on the property. A portion of the proposed basin is to extend 100 feet inland
along the southwestern property line. This portion of the proposed excavation will facilitate access to planned
packing facilities on site as well as connecting a proposed future canal to Far Creek. This connection will not
be possible by dragline after currently proposed facilities are in place. Approximately 490 linear feet of
bulkhead is to be constructed along the perimeter of the excavated basin areas. This bulkhead is to be capped by
a dock 20 feet wide. Future plans for the property, primarily access canals along both property lines, are shown
on current plans but are not under active consideration for permits at this time. Pursuit of required permits for
those aspects of the attached plans are dependent upon successful operation of the currently proposed facilities.
The purpose of this work is to create a seafood processing center. Plans showing the proposed work are included
with this public notice.
The applicant has determined that this proposal is consistent with the NC Coastal Zone Management Plan and has
submitted this determination to the NC Office of Coastal Management for their review and concurrence. The
proposal shall also be reviewed for the applicability of other actions by North Carolina agencies such as:
a. The issuance of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act by the NC
Division of Environmental Management.
b. The issuance of a Permit to Dredge and/or Fill under NC General Statute 113-229 by the NC Division of
Marine Fisheries.
C. The issuance of a permit under the NC Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) by the NC Office of Coastal
Management or their delegates.
d. The issuance of an easement to fill or otherwise occupy State-owned submerged land under NC General
Statute 143-341(4), 146-6, 146-11, and 146-12 by the NC Department of Administration and the NC Council of State.
The requested Department of the Army permit will be denied if any required State or local authorization and/or
certification is denied. No Department of the Army permit will be issued until a State coordinated viewpoint is
received and reviewed by this agency. Recipients of this notice are encouraged to furnish comments on factors of
concern represented by the above agencies directly to the respective agency with a copy furnished to the Corps of
Engineers.
Approval of this permit will give Federal authorization for maintenance dredging for a period not to exceed
10 years from the date of permit issuance. Applicant will be required to present plans for maintenance to the
District Engineer a minimum of 2 weeks prior to commencement of work. All maintenance would be performed in
accordance with Federal, State and local permits and regulations governing such activities at the time the
maintenance is undertaken.
The District Engineer has made a preliminary determination that an Environmental Impact Statement under
Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 is not required. This determination will be
reviewed considering facts submitted in response to this public notice.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403)

The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places for
the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein,
and this worksite is not included as registered property or property listed as being eligible for inclusion in the
Register. Consultation of the National Register constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the
District Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources. Presently unknown
archaeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical data may be lost or destroyed by work to be accomplished
under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished by the applicant and onsite
observations, that the proposed activity will not affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as
endangered or threatened pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact of the proposed
activity on the public interest. That decision will reflect the national concern for both protection and
utilization of important resources. The benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must
be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal will
be considered; among those are conservation, economics, esthetics, general environmental concerns, historic
values, fish and wildlife values, flood damage prevention, land use, navigation, recreation, water supply, water
quality, energy needs, safety, food production, and in general, the needs and welfare of the people. No permit
will be granted unless its issuance is found to be in the public interest.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received in this office, ATTN:
Mr. Steve Brown until 4:45 p.m., 30 July 1979, or telephone [phone]
A. A. KOPC K
Major, Corps of Engineers
Acting District Engineer
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,SUBMITTED BY
RUSSELL T. BLANCHARD
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June 23,1979
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Mr. Russell T Blanchard
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Gear Mr. Blanchard:
Reference is made to Department of tie Army permit issued to you on
16 October 1979 to excavate a basin, construct and backfill a bulkhead,
and construct a dock on Far Creek at Englehard, `?yde Coimty, 'forth
Carolina and to your request dated 14 1`ecember 1979 for further
modification to relocate the proposed excavation, bulkhead and dock
farther landward.
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inclosed plante£Pod that all conditions of the original
permit are applicable and that the expiration date remains the saise. You
art reminded that excavated materials cannot be placed in any wetlands
outside the permitted road aligrnent and should be confined to the upland
areas previously identified onsite.
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Director, Atlantic Marine Center
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Mr. R. D. TTelson
NC Office of Coastal Management
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557

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