94-14 NC DMF AR 298

Permit Class
NEW
Permit Number
94-14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and
Coastal Resources Commission
V ermi t
for
DCM
OCT 31 2014
WARO
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to NC Division of Marine Fisheries, PO Boa 769, Morehead City, NC 28557
Authorizing development in Hyde County Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake, near the
Village of Ocracoke, as requested in the permittee's application dated 09/19/14, including the attached
work
plan drawings (10 total) figures 1,4 dated 8/12/14 figures 2.3 dated 09/10/14 and figures 5 6 7 8 9 10 dated 09/16/14
This permit, issued on October 27, 2014, is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit),
all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to
fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Authorized Development
1) Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes the expansion of the boundaries of artificial
reef AR-298, located in the Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake, near the Village of
Ocracoke, to encompass ±76.36 acres of which f2.624 acres will be filled with new structure as
depicted in the attached permit application and workplan drawings. RECENE6
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(See Attached Sheets for Additional Conditions) tv+n Ginr
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, 2017
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 DENR and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
Ehxton C. Davis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signaturelof Permittee

NC Division of Marine Fisheries
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Reef Structure
Permit # 94-14
Page 2 of 3
2) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, reef construction within the site shall be
accomplished using reef balls, concrete box structures, concrete pipe material, and crushed concrete (4"
- 6"). All material shall be free from loose dirt or any pollutant.
3) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, a minimum navigation clearance of 7 feet, as
measured from the top of the reef structure to the normal water level (NWL), shall be maintained for all
new construction.
4) No fill material shall be placed at anytime in any waters outside of the alignment of the fill areas
indicated on the attached workplan drawing(s).
5) This permit does not authorize the excavation or filling of any vegetated wetlands, even temporarily.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Requirements
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has assigned the proposed project ORM ID No.
SAW-2014-01829 and authorized the project via Programmatic General Permit 198000291 Tier
IL
6) Except as specified in the plans attached to this permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land -clearing
activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance of this project, in such a manner
as to impair normal flows and circulation patterns within waters or wetlands or to reduce the reach of
waters or wetlands.
7) Except as authorized by this permit or any USACE approved modification to this permit, no excavation,
fill_ or mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place, at_any,time in the construction or maintenance
of this project, within waters or wetlands. This permit does not authorize temporary placement or
double handling of excavated or fill material within waters or wetlands outside the permitted area. This
prohibition applies to all borrow and fill activities connected with this project.
8) The permittee must install and maintain, at his expense, any signal lights and signals prescribed by the
U.S. Coast Guard, through regulations or otherwise, on authorized facilities. For further information,
the permittee should contact the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office at [phone].
9) The permittee shall advise the USACE in writing at least two weeks prior to beginning the work
authorized by this permit and again upon completion of the work authorized by this permit.
10) The permttee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and conditions of this
permit. in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its contractors
and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a copy of this permit.
A copy of this permit, including all conditions, shall be available at the project site during construction
and maintenance of this project.

NC Division of Marine Fisheries
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Permit # 94-14
Page 3 of 3
11) The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in turbidity outside
the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such that the turbidity in the
waterbody is 50 NTU's or less in all rivers not designated as trout waters by the North Carolina Division
of Environmental Management (NCDEM), 25 NTU's or less in all saltwater classes and in all lakes and
reservoirs, and 10 NTU's or less in trout waters, are not considered significant.
12) Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or Section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported in writing to the Wihnington District USACE within 24 hours of
the permittee's discovery of the violation.
13) Within 30 days of completion of construction activities, the permittee shall provide the USACE with a
bathymetric survey conducted under normal water conditions documenting the as -built contours and
depths of the construction area.
14) The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States requires the
removal, relocation, or other alteration of the structures or work authorized by this permit, or if in the
opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structures or work shall cause
unreasonable obstruction to free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon
due notice from the USACE, to remove relocate or alter the structural work or obstructions caused
thereby, without expense to the United States or the State of North Carolina. No claim shall be made
against the United States or the state of North Carolina on account of any such removal or alteration.
The permittee shall notify NOAA/NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE Chief Source Data Unit N CS261,
1315 E West HWY-RM 7316, Silver Springs, MD 20910-3282 at least two weeks prior to beginning
work and upon completion of work. RECEIVED
Nnv 0 4 1014
General DCM-MHD CnY
15) This permit shall not be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise disposed of to a third party without the
written approval of the Division of Coastal Management.
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: Future development of the permittee's property may require a modification of this permit.
Contact a representative of the Division of Coastal Management at [phone] prior to the
commencement of any such activity for this determination.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources has determined the project is in compliance with North
Carolina's Water Quality Certification Program and has issued General 401 WQ Certification
#3900 on 10/17/2014 and it was assigned project #09-0880 Ver. 3.

Permit Class
NEW
Permit Number
94-14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and
Coastal Resources Commission
Verint"t
for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to NC Division of Marine Fisheries, PO Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557
Authorizing development in Hyde County Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake, near the
Village of Ocracoke, as requested in the permittee's application dated 09/19/14, including the attached
workplan drawings (10 total) figures 1.4 dated 8/12/14 figures 2,3 dated 09/10/14 and figures 5 6 7 8 9 10 dated 09/16/14
This permit, issued on October 27, 2014, is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit),
all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to
fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Authorized Development
1) Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes the expansion of the boundaries of artificial
reef AR-298, located in the Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake, near the Village of
Ocracoke, to encompass ±76.36 acres of which f2.624 acres will be filled with new structure as
depicted in the attached permit application and workplan drawings. AUI3 4Hw-yy0d
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(See Attached Sheets for Additional Conditions) 434303i1
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, 2017
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 DENR and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
Fgaxton C. Davis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

NC Division of Marine Fisheries
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Reef Structure
Permit # 94-14
Page 2 of 3
2) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, reef construction within the site shall be
accomplished using reef balls, concrete box structures, concrete pipe material, and crushed concrete (4"
- 6"). All material shall be free from loose dirt or any pollutant.
3) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, a minimum navigation clearance of 7 feet, as
measured from the top of the reef structure to the normal water level (NWL), shall be maintained for all
new construction.
4) No fill material shall be placed at anytime in any waters outside of the alignment of the fill areas
indicated on the attached workplan drawing(s).
5) This permit does not authorize the excavation or filling of any vegetated wetlands, even temporarily.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Requirements
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has assigned the proposed project ORM ID No.
SAW-2014-01829 and authorized the project via Programmatic General Permit 198000291 Tier
II.
6) Except as specified in the plans attached to this permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land -clearing
activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance of this project, in such a manner
as to impair normal flows and circulation patterns within waters or wetlands or to reduce the reach of
waters or wetlands.
7) Except as authorized by this permit or any USACE approved modification to this permit, no excavation,
fill or mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance
of this project, within waters or wetlands. This permit does not authorize temporary placement or
double handling of excavated or fill material within waters or wetlands outside the permitted area. This
prohibition applies to all borrow and fill activities connected with this project.
8) The permittee must install and maintain, at his expense, any signal lights and signals prescribed by the
U.S. Coast Guard, through regulations or otherwise, on authorized facilities. For further information,
the permittee should contact the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office at [phone].
9) The permittee shall advise the USACE in writing at least two weeks prior to beginning the work
authorized by this permit and again upon completion of the work authorized by this permit.
10) The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and conditions of this
permit. in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its contractors
and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a copy of this permit.
A copy of this permit, including all conditions, shall be available at the project site during construction
and maintenance of this project.

NC Division of Marine Fisheries
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Permit # 94-14
Page 3 of 3
11) The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in turbidity outside
the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such that the turbidity in the
waterbody is 50 NTU's or less in all rivers not designated as trout waters by the North Carolina Division
of Environmental Management (NCDEM), 25 NTU's or less in all saltwater classes and in all lakes and
reservoirs, and 10 NTU's or less in trout waters, are not considered significant.
12) Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or Section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported in writing to the Wilmington District USACE within 24 hours of
the permittee's discovery of the violation.
13) Within 30 days of completion of construction activities, the permittee shall provide the USACE with a
bathymetric survey conducted under normal water conditions documenting the as -built contours and
depths of the construction area.
14) The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States requires the
removal, relocation, or other alteration of the structures or work authorized by this permit, or if in the
opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structures or work shall cause
unreasonable obstruction to free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon
due notice from the USACE, to remove relocate or alter the structural work or obstructions caused
thereby, without expense to the United States or the State of North Carolina. No claim shall be made
against the United States or the state of North Carolina on account of any such removal or alteration.
The permittee shall notify NOAA/NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE Chief Source Data Unit N CS261,
1315 E West HWY-RM 7316, Silver Springs, MD 20910-3282 at least two weeks prior to beginning
work and upon completion of work. RECENED
07 2 9 2014
General DCM-MHD CITY
15) This permit shall not be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise disposed of to a third party without the
written approval of the Division of Coastal Management.
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: Future development of the permittee's property may require a modification of this permit.
Contact a representative of the Division of Coastal Management at [phone] prior to the
commencement of any such activity for this determination.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources has determined the project is in compliance with North
Carolina's Water Quality Certification Program and has issued General 401 WQ Certification
#3900 on 10/17/2014 and it was assigned project #09-0880 Ver. 3.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Pat McCrory
Governor 27 October 2014
CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 0290 0001 5628 7628
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Craig Hardy
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
P. O. Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Dear Mr. Hardy:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
The enclosed permit constitutes authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act, and
where applicable, the State Dredge and Fill taw, for you to proceed with your project proposal. The
original (buff -colored) form is retained by you and it must be available on site when the project is
inspected for compliance. Please sign both the original and the copy and return the copy to this office in
the enclosed envelope. Signing the permit and proceeding means you have waived your right of appeal
described below.
If you object to the permit or any of the conditions, you may request a hearing pursuant to NCGS
113A-121.1 or 113-229. Your petition for a hearing must be filed in accordance with NCGS Chapter 150B
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27611-6714, (919)
733-2698 within twenty (20) days of this decision on your permit. You should also be aware that another
qualified party may submit an objection to the issuance of this permit within twenty (20) days.
The project plan is subject to those conditions appearing on the permit forth. Otherwise, all work
must be carded out in accordance with your application. Modifications, time extensions, and future
maintenance require additional approval. Please read your permit carefully prior to starting work and
review all project plans, as approved. If you are having the work done by a contractor, it would be to your
benefit to be sure that he fully understands all permit requirements.
From time to time, Department personnel will visit the project site. To facilitate this review, we
request that you complete and mail the enclosed Notice Card just prior to work initiation. However, if
questions arise concerning permit conditions, environmental safeguards, or problem areas, you may
contact Department personnel at any time for assistance. By working in accordance with the permit, you
will be helping to protect our vitally important coastal resources.
Very sincerely,
David W. Moye
District Manager
Washington Regional Office
252-948-3852
Enclosure RECEIVED
OCT 2 9 2014
DCM-MHD CITY
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, No 27889
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net
An Equal Opportunity 1 AKrmalre Action Employw

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
1) APPLICANT: NC Division of Marine Fisheries County: Hyde
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde County
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 22 September 2014
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: N/A To Be Forwarded: N/A
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: NO To Be Forwarded: N/A
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: David Moye DISTRICT OFFICE: Washington
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: David Moye
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT: FEE REC'D: $ 475
PUBLIC NOTICE RECD: 9/23/2014
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES RECD: N/A
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: ON:
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 12/6/2014
END OF NOTICE DATE: 10/13/2014
DEED REC'D: N/A
MAIL OUT DATE: 9/22/2014 STATE DUE DATE: 10/13/2014
FEDERAL DUE DATE: 10/13/2014 FED COMMENTS RECD: 1 O I W t014
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.,ant: Monday, October 27, 2014 8:34 AM
To: Moye, David
Subject: RE: DMF AR298 reef expansion permit draft (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
David,
Was out on Friday and in field until late on Thursday after DENR Meetings.
NCDM F-AR-298 SAW 201401829
Thanksl
Tier II 198000291 Your Date
-----Original Message -----
From: Moye, David [mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 9:05 AM
To: Bland, Raleigh W SAW
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: DMF AR298 reef expansion permit draft (UNCLASSIFIED)
just noticed that you didn't include the SAW number?
OCT 27 20%
WARO
David W. Moye (david.moye(@ncdenr.gov)
District Manager and Express Permit Coordinator Division of Coastal Management - NCDENR direct line [phone]
office number [phone] fax [phone]
Please visit www.nccoastalmanagement.net to subscribe to Coastal Management's quarterly newsletter, the
CAMAgram.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
-----Original Message -----
From: Bland, Raleigh W SAWImaiIto: [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10:40 AM
RECEIVED
To: Moye, David
Subject: RE: DMF AR298 reef expansion permit draft (UNCLASSIFIED) OCT 2 9 2014
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED DCM-MHD CITY
Caveats: NONE
.00ks good. In this Draft, the Corps authorization is correctly stated as "Programmatic General Permit 198000291". In
the Old House Channel Permit it was inadvertently left as a "Regional General Permit 198000291" which is not correct

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From: Bland, Raleigh W SAW <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10.40 AM
To: Moye, David
Subject: RE: DMF AR298 reef expansion permit draft (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Looks good. In this Draft, the Corps authorization is correctly stated as "Programmatic General Permit 198000291". In
the Old House Channel Permit it was inadvertently left as a "Regional General Permit 198000291" which is not correct
but I probably missed it in the original permit. No problem that needs to be fixed but we will make sure it is PGP for this
one. Thanks
How about them Pirates! A slow start but it's a Win!
-----Original Message ----
From: Moye, David Imailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 9:18 AM
To: Bland, Raleigh W SAW
Subject: [EXTERNAL) DMF AR298 reef expansion permit draft
Morning Raleigh,
Attached is the draft permit for the reef expansion project by DMF at Ocracoke. Let me know if the COE conditions are
the ones you want on this one. Thanks in advance for your review and comments.
David
David W. Moye ([e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> )
District Manager and Express Permit Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management - NCDENR
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RESPOND TO DAVID MOYE IN THE WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jessi Baker p C M
Fisheries Resource Specialist
Division of Coastal Management
0 C T 13 2014
FROM David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mail
Washington, NC 27889 WAR
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Hardy
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project. The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
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 DATE
RECEIVED
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 SEP 2 8 2014
Phase: 252-946-6481 A FAX: [phone] Internet www.nocoestaknanagement.net DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED
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Division of Coastal Management
Pat McCrory 22 September 2014 John E. Skvarla, III
Governor RESPOND TO DAVID MOYE IN THE WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: STORMWATER
Samir Dumpor — Express Permits Coordinator
DEMLR
FROM: David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Hardy
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is/requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
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.
RECEIVED
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OCT 10 2014
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResourceWARO
Pat McCrory
Governor
October 10, 2014
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Attn.: Mr. Harry Hardy
PO Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557-0769
Subject: EXEMPTION from Stormwater Management Permit Regulations
CAMA Major- Dredge & Fill / Bulkhead / Pier
AR-298 Ocracoke Reef expansion
Stormwater Project No. SW7140914
Hyde County
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Dear Mr. Hardy:
The Washington Regional Office received a copy of your CAMA Major application for the proposed
Artificial Reef AR-298 expansion project located near Ocracoke, in the Pamlico Sound , in Hyde County,
on September 23, 2014. Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that the project, as
proposed, consists of activities that will not pose surface water quality threats from stormwater runoff
since no new impervious area is proposed.
The Director has determined that projects that are reviewed and approved by the Division as not posing
water quality threats from stormwater runoff should not be subject to the stormwater management
permitting requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000. For this reason, we are informing you by way of this
letter that your project will not require a State Stormwater management permit at this time.
Please keep in mind that this determination does not affect your legal requirements to obtain other permits
which may be required by the Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal, State or Local Government.
Please reference the Stormwater Project Number above on all correspondence. If you have any questions
or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Samir Dumpor, PE
Environmental Engineer
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Washington Regional Office
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From: Maureen Meehan, DCM Morehead City District Planner
Date: October 9, 2014
Subject: Major Permit request by NC Division of Marine Fisheries, to expand an existing reef site
and add additional material in Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke, Hyde County, North
Carolina
LUP Consistency Determination: The proposal is Consistent With & not in Conflict with the
Hyde County Land Use Plan Certified by the CRC on March 27, 2008.
Overview:
Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC) impacted by the proposal include Estuarine Water and
Public Trust Area The waters at the project site are classified as SA-HQW and are open to the
harvesting of shellfish. The area is not classified as a primary nursery area.
Development within the designated AECs is limited by CAMA regulations and development
guidelines. Applicable or related policy includes the following:
"... development which meets 1 SA NCAC 7H use standards will be allowed estuarine
shoreline, estuarine water, and public trust areas... " (Policy 30, pg. 192)
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County, North Carolina
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(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014 If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W Moye at 252-948-3852 When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed
This agency has no comment on the proposed project
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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RESPOND TO DAVID MOYE IN THE WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: June W. Michaux, Director
Department of Administration
FROM: David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Hardy
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
✓This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
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are incorporated. See attached.
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comments.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Pat McClain
For: Tracy D. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
FROM: David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Hardy
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY:This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
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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TO: Ken Pace
Department of Transportation
FROM: David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NIC 27889
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Hardy
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
Y This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
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are incorporated. See attached.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Lee Padrick, Director
Division of Community Assistance
FROM: David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Hardy
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
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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RESPOND TO DAVID MOYE IN THE WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Maria Dunn
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries Go Craig Hardy
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Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
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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Pat McCrory
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September 30, 2014
MEMORANDUM:
To: David Moye
District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
From: Dyk Luben, P.E., Regional Engineer, PWSS/WaRO
Subject: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Hardy
DCM
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Resource WARO
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde County,
NC
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site (AR-
298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
X This office has no comment on the proposed project.
This office approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This office objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
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943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889
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John E. Skvada, III
Governor
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Secretary
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Division of Environmental Health I
Shellfish Sanitation Section 2 4 2%
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Handy
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY:
SIGNED
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
DATE
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22 September 2014
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John E. Skvarla, III
RESPOND TO DAVID MOYE IN THE WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jerry Hardison
Hyde County Building Inspections
P.O. Box 188
Swan Quarter, NC 27885
FROM: David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NO Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Hardy
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake In Ocracoke, In Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
Please contact David W, Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, In-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: V This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: 401/BUFFER
Roberto Scheller— Express Permits
Division of Water Resources
FROM: David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Hardy
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Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
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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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCoroy
Governor
October 17, 2014
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Mr. Harry Hardy
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
John E. Skvarla, III
DWQ Project # 09-0880 Ver.3
Hyde County
Subject Property: AR-298, Ocracoke Reef
Pamlico River and Pamlico Sound [TAR 07, 29-(40.5); SA, HOW]
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification (GC3900) with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Hardy:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
within or otherwise impact 2.624 acres of open waters for the purpose of expansion of oyster reef at
(Artificial Reed) AR-298 Ocracoke Reef. The proposed project consist of deploying of pre -fabricated
concrete structures within the subject reef area as described within your CAMA Major application dated
September 22, 2014 and received by the N.C. Division of Water Resources (DWR) on September 22,
2014. The impacts described in your application are covered by General Water Quality Certification
Number(s) 3900 (GC3900). This Certification(s) is issued in conjunction with the LAMA Major Permit
and General Permit(s) 198000291 issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This Certification
allows you to use the LAMA Major Permit when the Division of coastal Management issues It. Please
note that this Certification (GC 3900) shall supersede any and all Certifications issued for the subject
project in addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or
local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment
Control, Non -discharge regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to
conduct Impacts to waters as depicted In your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or
CAMA Permit.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. Approved plans and
specifications for this project are Incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts of the permit. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If
the property is sold, the new owner must be given a'copy of this Certification and approval letter and is
thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future)
Division of Water Rasances -Water Quality Regional Opertions Section - - Wasl ington Regional Office
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exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 21-1.0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the
attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
1. Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions
of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are approved including
Incidental impacts:
Amount Approved (Units)
Plan Location or Reference
Stream
(feet)
404/CAMA Wetlands
(acres)
Waters
2.624 (acres) fill
Application Reef Maps
Buffers
(square ft.)
2. Water Quality Certification
The proposed project must comply with all of the conditions of General Water Quality Certification
(GC) 3900.
3. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable
Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached
certificate of completion to the 401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit, North Carolina
Division of Water Resources,1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650,
4. All materials to be deployed as reef material shall be free of any petroleum contamination and shall
not result in a surface sheen upon deployment.
5. Reef material shall be placed in such a manner to avoid any existing shellfish resources. It is also
required that placement of reef material shall not impact Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)
beds.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result
in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to
conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall
expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved water
impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you
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Mr. Harry Hardy
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receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act and the Tar -Pamlico riparian buffer protection rule as described within 15A NCAC 2B .0259. If
you have any questions, please telephone Roberto Scheller of the Washington Regional Office at 252-
948-2940.
Sincerely,
Robert Tankard
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
Enclosures: Certificate of Completion
GC 3900
cc: Raleigh Bland, Corps of Engineers, Washington Field Office
DWQ Webscape Unit
DCM, Doug Huggett, Morehead Office
DCM, David Moye
File copy
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Division of Coastal Management
Pat McCrory
Governor 22 September 2014
Natural Resources
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
RESPOND TO DAVID MOYE IN THE WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: David Moye, District Manager
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries Go Craig Hardy
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
`This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
T is agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
nts.
SIGNED �'� DATE � l
RECEIVED
OCT 2 9 2014
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
1) APPLICANT: NC Division of Marine Fisheries County: Hyde
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde County
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 22 September 2014
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: N/A To Be Forwarded: N/A
CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: NO To Be Forwarded: N/A
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: David Moye
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW:
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT:
DISTRICT OFFICE: Washington
David Moye
FEE RECD: $ 475
PUBLIC NOTICE RECD: 9/23/2014 END OF NOTICE DATE: 10/13/2014
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES RECD: N/A DEED REC'D: N/A
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: ".ON: v^^11 '1 Zjal+
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 12/6/2014
MAIL OUT DATE: 9/22/2014
STATE DUE DATE: 10/13/2014
FEDERAL DUE DATE: 10/13/2014 FED COMMENTS RECD:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY DRAFT ON
AGENCY
DATE OBJECTIONS
COMMENTS
RETURNED YES NO
NOTES
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Coastal Management - LUP Consistency
Division of Community Assistance
Land Quality Section
Division of Water Quality
Storm Water Management (DWQ)
State Property Office
Division of Archives & History
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Division of Highways
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FISHERY RESOURCE SPECIALIST
KEVIN HART_
JESSI O'NEAL
LOCAL GOVERNMENT v
PERMIT DRAFTED
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PERMIT ISSUED _
SIGNED COPY RECD

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor 22 September 2014 Secretary
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Mr. Craig Hardy
PO Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Dear Mr. Hardy:
The NC Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of
your application for State approval for the addition of a new Oyster Sanctuary
located in the Pamlico Sound 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke in Hyde
County, North Carolina. It was received as complete on 22 September 2014,
and appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline
for making a decision is 6 December 2014. 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 75 day.
If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from 22
September 2014, 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.
RECEIVED
SEP 2 B 1014
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 DCM-MHDCW
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccoastalmanagennent.net
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NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Mr. Craig Hardy
22 September 2014
Page 2
An onsite inspection maybe 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 copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Sincerely,
David W. Moye�
District Manager,. DCM
Washington Regional office
Enclosure
Cc: WARO file
Daniel Govoni — Assistant Major Permits Coord., Morehead City, DCM

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
MEMORANDUM
TO: Peggy Erickson
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDENR
FROM: Gregg Bodnar
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDENR
THROUGH: Craig Hardy L,L
Division of Marine Fisheries, NCDENR '
DATE: September 17, 2014
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
SUBJECT: Department transfer of funds for Division of Coastal Management CAMA Permit
(AR-298)
The NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program is submitting a Division of
Coastal Management CAMA Permit to enhance and enlarge AR-298 Ocracoke Reef.
Major Permit Fee: $475.00
NC DMF Funding Code: 1320-3306
NC DMF Account: 53 5111
Permit Address: NC Division of Coastal Management
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Justification: CAMA Permit fee for AR-298 Ocracoke Reef
Approved for payment,
Craig Hardy
Habitat and Enhancement Section Chief
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.nodenr.gov
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RECEIVED
SEP 2 6 2014
DCM-MHD CIP/

***This is a word processing form to be completed in Microsoft Word***
NC Division of Coastal Management
Major Permit Application Computer Sheet
(02/15/2010)
Applicant: NC Divison of Marine Fisheries
Date: 09222014
Project Site County — Hyde
Staff. David Moye
District Elizabeth City XWashington
[]Morehead City []Wilmington
Project Name: Oyster Sanctuary — AR-298 Ocracoke Reef
Rover File: WA
Date application 'received as complete' in the Field office (EX: 1/82007): 09222012
Permit Authorization: CAMA Dredge & Fill XBoth
SITE DESCRIPTIOWPERMIT INFORMATION
PNA: nYes XNo
Photos Taken: Yes NoX
Setback Required (riparian): Yes XNo
Critical Habitat Yes No XNot Sure
15 That waiver obtained: Yes XNo
Hazard Notification Returned:
❑Yes []No
SAV: Yes XNo []Not Sure
Shell Bottom: []Yes ❑No X Not Sure
Temporary Impacts: ❑Yes XNo
Sandbags: Yes XNo Not Sure
Did the land use classification come from
county LUP: XYes ❑No
Mitigation Required (optional):
[]Yes XNo
Moratorium Conditions: Yes No
XNA
Environmental Assessment Done:
❑Yes XNo ❑NA
SECONDARY WATER CLASSIFICATION — OPTIONAL (choose MAX of 4)
WETLANDSIMPACTED
(404) Corp. of Engineers (Jurisdictional
(LS) Sea lavender (Limonium sp.)
(SS) Glasswort ( Salicomia sp.)
wetlands)
El (CJ) Saw grass (Cladium jamaioense)
Ll (SA) Sall marsh cordgrass (Spartina
(BY) Salt reed grass (Spartina
aftemiflora)
cynosuroides)
(DS) Soft or spike grass (Distichlis
(SC) Bullrush or three square (Scirpus
(TY) Cattail (Typha sp.)
spicata)
sp.)
Ll (JR) Black needlerush (Juncus
(SP) Salt/meadow grass (Spartina
roemerianus)
patens)
APPLICATION FEE
No fee required - $0.00
III(A) Private w/ D&F up to 1 acre; 3490
MID) Priv. public or comm w/ D&F to 1
can be applied - $250
acre; 3490 can't be applied - $400
El Minor Modification to a CAMA Major
❑ Major Modification to a CAMA Major
X IV Any development involving D&F of
permit - $100
permit - $250
more than 1 acre - $475
El Permit Transfer - $100
III(B) Public or commercial w/ D&F to 1
El Express Permit - $2000
acre; 3490 can be applied - $400
Major development extension request -
II. Public or commercial/no dredge
$100
and/or fill - $400
I. Private no dredge and/or fill - $250
III(C) Priv. public or oomm w /D&F to 1
RECEIVED
acre; 3490 can be applied; DCM needs
DWOagreement -$400
SEP 262014
DCM-MHD CITY

NC Division of Coasta, "i;fit. AppC c 9aion Computer Sheet, Page 2 of 3)
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Date: 9/22/2014
Describe below the ACTIVITIES that have been applied for. All values should match the dimension order, and units of
measurement found in your Activities code sheet.
TYPE
REPLACE
Activity Name
Number
Choose
Choose
Dimension 1
Dimension 2
Dimension 3
Dimension 4
One
One
Fishing reef
NewWorkX
Replace
1,850ft
1,798ft
Maint ❑
❑ Y X N
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y X N
New Work 0
Replace
•
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
NewWork=
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New WorW=
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
-
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
-
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work 0
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y [:IN
NewWoFR=
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
'
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y [:IN
New Work 0
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
'
New Work
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work
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Maint ❑
❑ Y [:IN
New Work 0
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.-
-
Maint 0
0 Y ❑ N

INC Division of Coastal Mgt. Application Computes- Sheet, Page 3 of 3)
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Date: 9/22/2014
Describe below the HABITAT disturbances for the application. All values should match the name, and units of measurement
found in your Habitat code sheet.
Habitat Name.
DISTURB TYPE
Choose One
TOTAL Sq. Ft
(Applied for.
Disturbance total
includes any
anticipated
restoration or
temp impacts)
FINAL Sq. Ft
(Anticipated final
disturbance.
Excludes any
restoration
and/or temp
impact amount)
TOTAL Feet
(Applied for.
Disturbance
total includes
any anticipated
restoration or
temp impacts)
FINAL Feet
(Anticipated final
disturbance.
Excludes any
restoration and/or
temp impact
amount
OW
Dredge ❑ Fill X Both ❑ Other Q
3,326,300 fte
114,301.4 fP
3,326,300 ft'
114,301.4 ft'
Dredge ❑ FIII ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
'
Dredge ❑ FIII ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ FIII ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ FIII ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ FIII ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ FIII ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ FIII ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
'
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ FIII ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge ❑ Fill ❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Pat McCrory Braxton C. Davis
Governor Director
Coastland Times
PO Box 400
Manteo, NC 27954
19 September 2014
Attention: Legal Advertising Department
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Please include the enclosed Notice of Filing in the Public Notice section of the 23
September 2014 edition of your newspaper. If it will not be possible to include this notice in that
edition, or if you should have any questions about this notice, please call me or David Moye as
soon as possible at 948-3820 or 948-3852.
The State Office of Budget and Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication
prior to payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the affidavit, an original copy of the
published notice, and an original invoice to:
Melissa Sebastian
NCDENR
COASTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION
400 COMMERCE AVENUE
MOREHEAD NC 28557
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sherry Tyson, Secretary
Division of Coastal Management
ATTACHMENT
Cc: File
RECEIVED
SEP 2 6 2014
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 DCM-MHD CITY
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www,nccoastalmanagement.net
An Equal Opponunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
EXPRESS PERMIT REVIEW PROGRAM
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources hereby gives public
notice as required by N.C.G.S. 113A-119(b) that an application for a development
permit in an Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA) was received on 22 September 2014. According to the
said application submitted by N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries, applicant
proposes to expand the boundaries of an existing reef site (AR-298) and add
additional material in the Pamlico Sound off Ocracoke in Hyde County, North
Carolina.
A copy of the entire application maybe examined or copied at the office of
David Moye, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889, during
normal business Hours. Public comments received by 13 October 2014 will be
considered. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of
permit decision. Project modifications may occur based on further review and
comments. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided upon
written request.
David W. Moye
District Manager
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
252-948-3852
PLEASE PUBLISH ON: 23 September 2014
RECEIVED
SEP 2 B 2014
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Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccoastaimanagement.net
An Equal Oppommity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Major Permit Fee Schedule
DCM %
1
DWQ %
Development Type
Fee
(14300160143510009316256263)
(2430016024351000952341)
I. Private, non-commercial
development that does not involve
e filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$250
100% ($250)
0% ($0)
II. Public or commercial
development that does not involve
he filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
$400
100% ($400)
0% ($0)
III. For development that Involves
the filling and/or excavation of up
to 1 acre of wetlands and/or open
water areas, determine K A,B, C,
or D below applies:
III(A). Private, noncommercial
development, if General Water
Quality Certification No. 3490
(See attached) can be applied:
$250
100% ($250)
0% ($0)
III(B). Public or commercial
development, KGeneral Water
Quality Certification No. 3490
(See attached) can be applied:
$400
100% ($400)
0% ($0)
111(C). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 3490 (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)
HIM. If General Water Quality
Certification No. 3490 (see
attached) cannot be applied:
$400
60% ($240)
40% ($160)
IV. Development that involves the
filling and/or excavation of more
than one acre of wetlands and/or
open water areas:
$475
60% ($285)
40% ($190)
RECEIVED
SEP 2 6 209
DCM-MHD Cfly

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
I. APPLICANTS NAME: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke in Dare
County, North Carolina
Photo Index — N/A
State Plane Coordinates - X: N/A Y: N/A GPS Rover File: N/A
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA & D/F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - N/A
Was Applicant Present - N/A
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 9/22/2014
Office - Washington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plans - Hyde County
Land Classification From LUPs - Conservation (Water)
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Public/Government
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - AR-298 reef structure and Oyster Sanctuary
Planned - 76.36 acres developed with recycled (crushed) concrete in
mounds, reef balls, and reinforced concrete pipe and boxes
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands
f114,301.4 ft'
Oyster reef
Sound bottom
Material
(C) Other
(D) Total Area Disturbed: f2.624 acres (f114,301.4 sq. ft.)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA-HQW
Open: Yes
PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site (AR-298)
and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke in Hyde County. RECEIVED
SEP E 6 209
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NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Go Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director
Hyde County
Project setting
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NC DMF) Artificial Reef Program
has an existing reef structure (AR-298) near Ocracoke, in the Pamlico Sound located t3.5
nautical miles north of Silver Lake, in Hyde County, North Carolina. The existing reef was
recognized by the Division of Coastal Management as a 10 acre site located wholly within
the authorized 28 acre Ocracoke Oyster Sanctuary site (one of 13 sites in the Pamlico
Sound complex) authorized under Major CAMA Permit No. 140-09, issued to the NC DMF
on 3 November 2009. The existing reef site contains a 130' barge, a 104' barge, a 65'tug,
and 75 tons of concrete rubble, with a total footprint of 0.224 acre. The surrounding
Oyster Sanctuary is comprised of 70 limestone marl mounds (each 45' to 60' in diameter)
with a total footprint of 2.4 acres. The existing footprint of material is 2.624 acres or 0.09%
of the 28 acre site.
The navigation clearance over the structures was permitted for a minimum of 7' at
normal water level. The water depth at the site ranges from 16' to 22'. The site is located
in water classified SA-HQW by the Environmental Management Commission. The area
surrounding the reef is open to shellfishing. The Pamlico Sound at the project location is
Coastal Waters as classified by the N.C. Marine Fisheries and N.C. Wildlife Resources
Commissions.
Project description
The NC DMF proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef to encompass
76.36 acres (t3,326,300 ftz) of which t2.624 acres (t114,301.4 ftz) will be filled with new
structure. The new boundaries will consist of a rectangle 1,850' by 1,798'. This expansion
will result in the reef area being the larger of the two sites with the aforementioned
permitted Oyster Sanctuary now located wholly within the boundaries of the newly
expanded reef (a reversal of the existing layout). The enlargement of the reef boundaries
includes a 90' wide buffer around the perimeter of the site that accounts for t14.33 acres
or 18.8% of the total site. NC DMF proposes to add material to the expanded reef site as
described below;
1) Internment Reef Ball Field - located in the northeast corner of the proposed reef
boundaries within 12 grids, each 52' by 57', and encompassing an area of 0.74 acre.
This field will be located in the center of the current Oyster Sanctuary. A total of 120
internment reef balls are proposed and each grid has space for 10 reef balls. The
proposed reef balls are a mix of Bay, Pallet, and Ultra balls and each ball will contain a
small "pearl" of cremated ashes encapsulated within the concrete structure. The height
range of the reef balls is from 2' to 4.3'. This will result in a mean physical footprint of
0.04 acre (1,854 ftz) or 5% of this area. The water depth in the proposed location
averages 16' and a minimum navigation clearance of 11.7' above the internment balls
will be maintained. Figures 4 and 5 depict the location and material description of the
reef ball field.
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2) Reef Ball Fields - located in the northwest and southeast corners of the proposed
reef boundaries within 10 individual blocks, each 150' by 150', and encompassing
an area of 5.2 acres. 90 Reef balls are proposed in each block for a total of 900
reef balls, and each block will consist of 48 Bay balls, 24 Pallet balls, 12 Ultra balls,
and 6 Goliath balls. The height range of the reef balls is from 2' to 5'. This will
result in a physical footprint of 0.25 acre (10,986 ft2) or 4.8% of this area. The
water depth in the proposed location averages 18' and a minimum navigation
clearance of 13' above the internment balls will be maintained. Figures 4 and 6
depict the location and material description of the reef ball field.
3) Concrete Precast Fields — located in the southwest corner of the proposed reef
boundaries within 5 individual blocks varying in size, and encompassing an area of
4.575 acres. Approximately 110 tons of precast units will be deployed in each block
for a total of 550 tons. The concrete structures are rectangular units comprised of
waffle boxes, risers, catch basins, and solid boxes. The maximum height of the
boxes is 5'. This will result in a physical footprint of 4.575 acres (199,287 ft2) or
100% of this area. The water depth in the proposed location averages 18' and a
minimum navigation clearance of 13' above the internment balls will be maintained.
Figures 4 and 7 depict the location and material description of the concrete precast
field.
4) Low Density Reinforced Concrete Pipe Fields — located on the west side (centered)
of the proposed reef boundaries within 2 L-shaped blocks, each encompassing an
area of 0.71 acre (1.42 acres total). Each site will contain 308 units of material
(230 tons) randomly placed within the area for a total of 616 units (460 tons). The
maximum height of the deployed pipe will be 3'. This will result in a physical
footprint of 0.52 acre (22,651.2 ft2) or 37% of this area. The water depth in the
proposed location averages 18' and a minimum navigation clearance of 15' above
the internment balls will be maintained. Figures 4 and 8 depict the location and
material description of the low density reinforced concrete pipe ball field.
5) High Density Reinforced Concrete Pipe Fields — located in the southeast corner of
the proposed reef boundaries within 4 individual blocks, each encompassing an
area of 0.57 acre (2.28 acres total). Each site will contain 424 units of material
(365 tons) randomly placed within the area for a total of 1,696 units (1,460 tons).
The maximum height of the deployed pipe will be 5'. This will result in a physical
footprint of 1.72 acres (74,923.2 ft2) or 75% of this area. The water depth in the
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reef boundaries wholly within the boundaries of the permitted Oyster Sanctuary site
authorized under Major CAMA Permit No. 140-09. This site contains 70 circular
limestone mounds, each ±45'-60' in diameter containing ±150 tons of riprap

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limestone that has been degraded by boring sponge. DMF proposes to add a total
of 600 tons of crushed concrete (4" — 6") over the existing mounds as a veneer to
create new surface area for oyster colonization. No new bottom area will be
impacted and the minimum navigation clearance of 7' will be maintained. Figures 4
and 9 depict the location and material description of the crushed concrete veneer.
Anticipated impacts
The project as proposed will result in the expansion of an existing Oyster Sanctuary
and Fishing reef from 28 acres (1,219,680 ft2) to 76.36 acres (t3,326,340 ft2) in Pamlico
Sound. The overall physical footprint of the materials proposed for the reef will be 2.624
acres (114,301.4 ft2). The project as proposed will result in localized turbidity as a result of
the material deployment. If successful, the project should result in additional shellfish and
finfish habitat in this area of the Pamlico Sound as well as additional area for oyster
recruitment. Depending on the success of materials used, the DMF will look to add
material to the other areas of the new reef boundaries through permit modification as
resources allow.
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AR-298 Ocracoke Reef
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Artificial Reef Program
Artificial Reef AR-298 is located in Pamlico Sound near Old House Channel in Hyde County,
approximately 3.5 nautical miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke. The reef site lies in approximately 16 to 22
feet of seawater, with authorized minimum vertical clearance of 7 feet at mean low water, as identified from
NOAA chart 11550(Figure 1). North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is the permit holder for all
artificial reefs in North Carolina. In addition to the US Army Corp of Engineers General permit # 198500194,
and NC Division of Coastal Management (DCM) permit # 140-09. This proposed enhancement and boundary
expansion requires a DCM CAMA permit due to AR-298's location within North Carolina state waters.
The objectives of this permit are to: 1) Expand the reef site, 2) Bring past enhancements on the reef
site into compliance, and 3) Describe new enhancements.
The current artificial reef permitted reef site is 10 acres in size (Figure 2). Currently the NC DMF
maintains a 28 acre reef site with four buoys that encompass all material currently on the reef site, and was
permitted under the Division's Oyster Sanctuary Program (CAMA permit # 140-09). Current materials on AR-
298 include: one 130' barge (0.1 acres), one 104' barge (0.07 acres), one 65' tug (0.014 acres), 75 tons of
concrete rubble (0.04 acres), and approximately 70 limestone marl mounds (2.4 acres), totaling 2.624 acres.
In the past, materials common to artificial reef construction were placed on AR-298 outside the permitted reef
site due to the unreliability of LORAN and early GPS units. Most material is located north of the artificial reef
permitted reef site (Figure 2), and within the 28 acre site. Therefore we propose to expand the current reef
site to accommodate the artificial reef permitted reef site, the existing material within permit #140-09, and
allow for the proposed enhancements. The proposed expansion will increase the reef site to approximately
76 acres, which will place all existing material within the expanded reef site and allow for additional
enhancements. A 90 foot buffer has been established within the proposed 76 acre boundary. No material will
be intentionally placed within the buffer zone to assure that all enhancements will be within the proposed
boundary. The expansion of the reef site, in conjunction with an established 90' boundary described here, will
bring all permitted boundaries and existing materials into compliance and safeguard from these unintended
oversights from reoccurring.
The NC DMF proposes to enhance AR-298 with internment Reef Balls (Bay, Pallet, Ultra), standard
Reef Balls'm (Bay, Pallet, Ultra, and Goliath), reinforced concrete pipe (various dimensions), precast concrete
units (various dimensions), and crushed concrete (#4 and #6). All materials described are made of concrete,
common to artificial reef construction, clean and free of pollutants, and have been utilized extensively in
North Carolina artificial reef enhancements. All materials will be staged at the DMF South River Facility before
enhancements commence. Clearances for these materials will abide by the authorized minimum vertical
clearance of 7 feet as indicated on NOAA charts.
A 0.74 acre patch reef has been established for the deployment of 120 internment reef balls
contracted through Eternal Reefs, Inc (Figure 5). This patch reef lies entirely within the 28 acre site (CAMA
permit #140-09). Eternal Reef internment balls contain a small "pearl" of cremated ashes that are
encapsulated within the concrete. The EPA has determined that this process utilizes the ashes as an inert
concrete additive and adheres to regulations regarding ocean dumping. Please refer to the Appendix A for
reference material and the accompanying Review of artificial reef sitting procedures for AR-298 for
additional information concerning reefing materials, essential fish habitat, species of note, and potential
impacts. Each 52'x57' grid has space available for 10 Eternal Reef Balls'" (Bay, Pallet and Ultra), Co bdeployed
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during the permit timeframe. Individual footprint of each Reef Ball" unit is: Bay (7.1ftz), Pallet (12.6ftz), and
Ultra (23.8ft2). Due to the unknown quantity of each unit to be deployed, a minimum, maximum and mean
footprint was calculated. The minimum footprint of 120 Bay Reef Balls'" is 852ft2 (3% of the 0.74 acre patch
reef), and the maximum footprint of 120 Ultra Reef Balls" is 2,856ft2 (9% of 0.74 acre patch reef), with a mean
footprint of 1,854ft2 (5% of 0.74 acre patch reef).
An additional 900 Reef Balls'" will be deployed in (10) 150'x150'; 0.52 acre patch reefs (Figure 6). Each
patch reef will consist of 48 Bay, 24 Pallet, 12 Ultra and 6 Goliath, for a total of 90 Reef Balls'" with a footprint
of 1,098.6 ftz per patch reef (4.8% of the 0.52 acre patch reef). Only one of the 10 identified patch reefs will
be deployed within the 28 acre site (LAMA permit #140-09).
Concrete precast materials will consist of rectangular units known as waffle boxes, risers, catch basins
or solid boxes, and piling cutoffs (Figure 7). These rectangular units vary in size and shape, with no units
greater than 5 feet in height and no more than 6,OOOlbs (3 tons). Approximately 550 tons of the precast units
will be deployed in 4.575 acres (Figure 7). Material will cover the entire acreage of each patch reef totaling
4.575 acres. Gag grouper and black sea bass are common inhabitants of inshore artificial reefs during their
juvenile life stages. Gag grouper are ambush piscivorous predators that use the overhanging ledges as
concealment.
Reinforced concrete pipe will be deployed in (4) 0.57 acre patch and (2) 0.71 acre patch reefs (Figure
8). The (4) 0.57 acre patch reefs are high density pipe fields, and the (2) 0.71 acre patch reefs are low density
fields. Each high density patch reef will consist of approximately 365 tons. Each low density patch reef
consists of approximately 230 tons. The concrete pipe will be deployed on two low density and four high
density fields. The high density concrete pipe patch reefs will cover approximately 75% (0.43 acres) of the
0.57 acre patch reefs. The low density concrete pipe patch reefs will cover approximately 37% (0.26 acres) of
the 0.71 acre patch reefs. The low density fields are designed to allow for sandy interstitial areas between
material clusters for ambush predators such as flounder who utilize the sandy substrate as concealment.
Other species such as Atlantic croaker, black seas bass and spot forage within these areas as well. The high
density fields provide profile which attracts pelagic species such as bluefish, Spanish mackerel and bait
species.
The existing 70 marl mounds are each approximately 150 tons of rip rap limestone that has been
degraded by the boring sponge Cliona celata. Approximately 600 total tons of crushed concrete will be
deployed over existing limestone marl mounds in varying amounts as a veneer to address the boring sponge
impact on high salinity limestone marl sites (Figure 9). The variable crushed concrete tonnage will provide
data to determine the minimum tonnage required to reduce the impact of the Cliona. The crushed concrete
will cover each of the marl mounds, burying the existing biofouling community and providing new substrate
that is unfavorable to Cliono growth. Approximate depth of the marl sites is 20 feet. Marl mounds range in
profile from 10-12 feet, leaving 1-3 feet of profile for the crushed concrete veneer. Adding the additional
material to the marl mounds will increase profile of these mounds, but NCDMF deployment methodology will
ensure that minimum vertical clearances will not be violated and ensure that each mound is successfully
covered. Divers, side scan sonar and depth measurement will be used to determine crushed concrete
coverage and the mound's new profile. Mounds will be selected based on dimensions, profile and location
within the reef site (black box, Figure 9). Finally, the crushed concrete will be deployed over existing mounds
and will not increase the footprint of proposed enhancements and will not disturb additional soft bottom
sediment.
Deployment of the internment Reef Balls'" will be conducted by a contractor yet to be determined.
DMF artificial reef staff will be on site for every deployment to ensure that materials are deployed within the
internment section described in Figure 4. DMF artificial reef staff will mark the intended area with high flyer
markers to provide a visible area on the water's surface. This area will be the intended target to deploy the
internment Reef Balls'". This deployment procedure has been utilized in the past with success. The remaining
materials (standard Reef Balls", reinforced concrete pipe, precast concrete units and crushed concrete), will

be deployed using the NC DMF vessel M/V West Bay. This vessel is a 135' ex -military landing craft converted
to perform habitat enhancement for the artificial reef and oyster sanctuary programs. Material will be
deployed off the M/V West Bay via front end loader/fork lift and placed overboard within designated locations
described in this narrative. DMF artificial reef staff will be on site for each deployment to mark individual
patch reef boundaries, assist the M/V West Bay during deployment operations, and perform oversight to
insure adherence to the permit requirements. Side scan data will be collected during and after all
deployments to ensure that materials were deployed within the area specified.
In summary this permit proposes to: 1) Expand the reef site from its permitted 15 acres to 76 acres, 2)
Create a 90' buffer between all materials and the outer boundary, and 3) Deploy a footprint of approximately
619,205.4ft' (14.215 acres) to increase the material footprint from 114,301.4ft2 (2.624 acres) to approximately
712,815.8ft2 (16.840 acres). This will fill the 76 acre proposed reef site to approximately 22%of capacity.
Figure 10 describes the buoying system used on estuarine artificial reef sites.
A public comment meeting was held on June 17; 2014 in Ocracoke, NC to discuss the proposed
objectives with interested stakeholders. There were no objections voiced during the meeting concerning the
enhancement of this reef site.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 4
ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER
81 FORSYTH STREET
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-8960
Don Brawley ,
Eternal. Reefs. Inc. Jute 23, 1999
1066 Berkeley Road
Avondale Estates, GA 3(1(X)2
Dear Mr. Brawley:
Thank you for your June 17, 1999 letter concerning the potential for
environmental impacts due to the use of cremated human remains used as an ingredient in
concrete reef structures.
The use of any acceptable materials for the construction of artificial reef structures
is considered to be fisheries enhancement and is, therefore, exempt from ocean dumping
regulations as per 40 CFR Subchapter H — Ocean Dumping, Part 220. Artificial reef siting
and construction is permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed by the
respective state within whose waters the reefs are located.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not support the use of materials
for the creation of fisheries habitat that have the potential to release toxic substances in
concentrations or amounts sufficient to cause an unacceptable adverse impact to the
marine environment. The cremated human remains are used in small amounts as an
additive to concrete reef structures and are relatively benign chemically. Additionally, the
stability of the concrete structures results in a low probability that substances therein will
be available to the marine environment. As such we can find no reason to believe that any
unacceptable environmental impart is likely as a result of the use of cremine human
retrains in concrete artificial reef structures.
If you have any additional questions or comments please call me at (4 9) 562.9387
or Chris McArthur at [phone].
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Roland E. Ferry
Coastal Programs /
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IN MP-1
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
(last revised 12/27/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Nc Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR-298 Ocracoke Reef
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Harry
C
Hardy
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Gregory
W
Bodnar
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
3441 Arendell Street
769
Morehead City
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28557 0769
Carteret
252 - 808 - 8053 ext.
252 - 726 - 9218
Street Address (if different thorn above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
[e-mail], [e-mail]
2. AgentContractor Information
Business Name
Agent/ Contractor 1, First Name
MI
Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
ZIP
Phone No. 1
-
- ext.
Phone No. 2
— -
ext.
FAX No.
Contractor #
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 5)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. #
Hyde
N/A
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
N/A
N/A
NC
27960 -
Phone No.
Lot No. (a) (if many, attach additional page with list)
- - ext.
I I I ,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Tar -Pamlico
Pamlico Sound
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown
Pamlico Sound
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.
State Waters
4. Site Description
a.
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
N/A
3,326,131.4 sq ft (76 acres)
c.
Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
-16 to -22 FSW ❑NHW or SNWL
e.
Vegetation on tract
None
f.
Man-made features and uses now on tract
Existing artificial reef material. Approximately 70 limestone marl mounds (2.4 acres), 130ft. barge (0.1 acres), 104ft. barge
(0.07 acres), 75 tons of concrete rubble (0.04 acres), 65ft. tug (0.014 acres). Please refer to the narrative for additional
information on material description.
g.
Identify and describe the existing land uses adqacent to the proposed project site.
Residential and Commercial
h.
How does local government zone the tract?
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
N/A
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
❑Yes [:]No SNA
j.
Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes SNo
k.
Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes SNo ❑NA
If yes, by whom?
I.
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a []Yes ❑No (DNA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ®No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
N/A
5. Activities and Impacts
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.
Provide habitat for recreationally and commercially important finfish species. These structures will provide essential fish
habitat for juvenile and adult life stages of finfish, crustaceans and invertebrates. Anticipated activities include recreational
fishing and scuba diving.
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.
Deployment of the internment Reef BallsT will be conducted by a contractor yet to be determined. DMF artificial reef staff
will be on site for every deployment to ensure that materials are deployed within the internment section described in Figure 4.
DMF artificial reef staff will mark the intended area with high flyer markers to provide a visible area on the water's surface.
This area will be the intended target to deploy the internment Reef BallsT . This deployment procedure has been utilized in
the past with success. The remaining materials (standard Reef BallsT , reinforced concrete pipe, and precast concrete
units), will be deployed using the NC DMF vessel MN West Bay. This vessel is a 135' ex -military landing craft converted to
perform habitat enhancement for the artificial reef and oyster sanctuary programs. Material will be deployed off the MN
West Bay via front end loadertfork lift and placed overboard within designated locations described in the narrative. DMF
artificial reef staff will be on site for each deployment to mark individual patch reef boundaries, assist the MN West Bay
during deployment operations, and perform oversight to insure adherence to the permit requirements. Side scan data will
be collected during and after all deployments to ensure that materials were deployed within the area specified.
d. List all development activities you propose.
Request for major permit modification to create:
Expand the reef site from the current 15 acres to 76 acres RECENED
(1) 0.74 acre patch reef containing 120 Reef BallsT
(10) 0.52 acre patch reefs containing 90 Reef Balls' per patch reef 5EP 2 6 1614
(2) 1.03 and (3) 0.815 acre patch reefs containing approximately 550 tons of concrete precast units
(2) 0.71 acre patch reefs containing approximately 115 tons of reinforced concrete pipe per patch reef DCM MHD C11Y
(4) 0.57 acre patch reefs containing approximately 365 tons of reinforced concrete pipe per patch reef
(5) Approximately 600 tons of 4"-6" crushed concrete used to cover limestone mad mounds
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Both
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? New 11.57 Existing 2.624
The crushed concrete veneer
described in the narrative and
Figure 9 will not disturb any
additional substrate as it will be
deployed onto prexisting mad
mounds.
❑Sq.Ft or ®Acres
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g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area
that the public has established use of?
®Yes
[]No
❑NA
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
None
i. WIII wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland?
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water?
[]Yes
❑Yes
[:]No
❑No
IONA
®NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed?
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
❑Yes
❑No
®NA
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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) — (0 are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with 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.
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 Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
US Army Corp of Engineers general permit #198500194 Expires December 31, 2016
CAMA 140-09 RECERIED
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, 'd applicable.
i. Wetland delineation, if necessary. DCL&ANHD:CW
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
to Enter on Land
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
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APPLICATION for
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I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date r /r a�0/ Print Name yi°e-Aft,
i-
Signatur
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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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given In feet.
Access
Other
Channel
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
(excluding
(NLW or
Breakwater
shoreline
NWL)
stabilization
Length
1,850
Width
1,798
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
16-22ft at
Depth
MLLW
Final Project
<9-15ft
Depth
NA
NA
navigational
clearance
11. EXCAVATION ®This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or
cubic yards.
c. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area.
c. (i) Do you daim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
III) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
lid
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
®This section not applicable
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, where?
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION EThis section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a. Tvoe of shoreline stabilization: b. Length:
[-]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
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? EYes ❑No ❑NA b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water Internment
Reef Ball dependant on size of Reef Ball. Bav Ball = 750lbs.
Pallet Ball = 2.200lbs and Ultra Ball = 4.500lbs. At 120 total
units of largest Reef Ball size (Ultra) = 540,000lbs (270 tons).
NE Reef Ball Group = 36 Goliath 72 Ultra, 144 Pallet and 288
Bay totalling 1.072,800 lbs. (536.4 tons).
Low density reinforced concrete Pipe = Approximately
460,000 lbs. (230 tons)
High density reinforced concrete pipe = Approximately
730,000 lbs. (365 tons)
Concrete waffle box = Approximately 1.100,000 lbs. (550
tons
Reef Ball / Pipe Group = 24 Goliath, 48 Ultra . 96 Pallet, 192
Say totalling 715,200 lbs. (357.6 tons)
Aooroximately 600 tons of 4"-6" crushed concrete used to
cover limestone marl mounds
(iii) Dimensions of fill area
Proposed reef enlargement 15 acres existing + 51 acres net
enlargement = 76 total acres
Enternment Reef Ball patch reef-- 0.74 acres (maximum
footprint 2.856ft2 or 9% of patch reef)
Reef Ball Patch reefs = 5.20 acres (footprint 1.098.6ft2' 10
patch reefs = 10.986ft2 or 4.8% of patch reefs)
Low density concrete Pipe patch reefs = 1.42 acres
(approximate footprint 11,325.6 ft2' 2 Patch reefs = 22,651.2
ft2 or 37% of patch reefs)
High density concrete pipe patch reefs = 2.28 (approximate
footprint 18,730.8 ft2' 4 patch reefs = 74,923.2 ft2 or 75% of
Patch reefs)
Concrete waffle box patch reefs = 4.575 acres (approximate
footprint 199,287 ft2 or 100% of patch reefs)
Crushed concrete will cover existing limestone marl mounds
and will not increase percent fill coverage.
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 ENone
(11) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
N/A
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Percent fill coverage = 14.194 acres of 76 acre expanded site
1( Oil
Average depth on site = 16-22ft.
Approximate proiect depth = 16-22ft.
Approximate material profile = 9-15ft.
(iv) Purpose of fill
The goal of North Carolina's artificial reef program is to
develop, maintain, evaluate and administer a successful
system of artificial reefs as an integral part of North
Carolina's marine fisheries management program, so as to
enhance marine fisheries habitat and public fishing and
diving opportunities.
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on
controlled?
Concrete weights approximately 2.5 times water. Fill material is
known to resist movement after deployment. Weight per unit
ranges from 750lbs to 6,OOOOlbs. These materials are common
to artificial reef construction and have proved durable and stable
and have been used in NC artfcial reef enhancements within
ocean waters.
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
®Yes ❑No DNA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
Site is currently marked with four yellow USCG class IV buoys.
Buoy is secured to bottom via chain and a concrete sinker.
Buoys are equipped with an internal radar reflector and reflective
tape. Buoy is marked with AR #, NC Division of Marine
Fisheries, 1-800-682-2632, and a Sportfish Restoration Funding
logo. Buoy locations will reflect the enlarged 76 acre reef size
(see figure 3).
Date
Project Name
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Applicant Sighature
What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline
backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Material is lowered to water via an all terrain front end loader or
crane from deployment vessel. Deployment vessel is MN
West Bay or Private contractor as described in narrative.
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ®No DNA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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Artificial Reef AR-298 is located off Ocracoke Island, approximately 3.5 nautical miles north of Silver Lake
in 16-22 feet of seawater. Authorized minimum vertical clearance as taken from the NOAA chart is 7 feet
of seawater at mean low water. Legend
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The current 10 acre permitted site (blue circle outlined in black) is south of the majority of the existing
material. The NC DMF maintains a 28 acre reef site through the CAMA permit # 140.09 that
encompasses all existing material (OS Boundary). Current material includes limestone marl , 2 barges
and 1 tug boat.
NC DMFFvtificial Reef Program
Date: 9/102014
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The current 10 acre permitted site (blue circle) is south of the majority of the
existing material. The NC DMF maintains a 28 acre reef site that encompasses
all existing material through CAMA permit #140-09. The proposed expansion
creates a 76 acre reef site with a 901t. material buffer zone.
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Proposed enhancements to the reef site Includes; Internement reef ball field. (4) Legend
High density pipe fields, (5) Precast unit fields, (2) Low density plpe fields, and 9
(10) Reef Ball Fields. — .74 acres (120 RE)
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-High Density Plpe Fields
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A 0.74 acre patch reef has been established for the deployment of internment reef balls contracted through Eternal Reefs, Inc. Each 52"7' grid has
space available for 10 Eternal Reef BallsT• (Bay, Pallet and Ultra), for a total of 120 to be deployed during the permit timeframe. Individual footprint of
each Reef Ball T• unit Is: Bay (7.ttt2), Pallet (12.6ft2, and Ultra (23.8 ft2). Due to the unknown quantity of each unit to be deployed, a minimum,
maximum and mean footprint was calculated. The minimum footprint of 120 Bay Reef Balls^ is 852ft2, and the maximum footprint of 120 Ultra Reef
Balls'• is 2,8502, with a mean footprint of 1,8502. The left row denotes 10 Ultra Reef Balls^', the middle row denotes 10 Pallet Reef BallsT•, and the
fight row denotes 10 Bayy Reef Balls.
NC DMF Artificial Reef Program
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An additional 900 Reef BaIISTM will be deployed in (10) 150'x150'; 0.52 acre patch reefs. Each patch reef will consist of
48 Bay, 24 Pallet, 12 Ultra and 6 Goliath, for a total of 90 Reef Balls"" with a footprint of 1,098.6 ft2 per patch reef
(4.8% of the 0.52 acre patch reef). Only one of the 10 identified patch reefs will be Legend
deployed within the 28 acre site (CAMA permit #140-09).
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Concrete precast materials will consist of rectangular units known as waffle boxes, risers, catch basins or solid boxes,
and piling cutoffs. These rectangular units vary in size and shape, with no units greater than 5 feet in height and no
more than 6,OOOlbs (3 tons). Approximately 550 tons of the precast units will be deployed in 4.575 acres.
Material will cover the entire acreage of each patch reef totaling 4.575 acres. Legend
NC DMF Artificial Reef Program
Date: 9/16/2014
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Reinforced concrete pipe will be deployed in (4) 0.57 acre patch and (2) 0.71 acre patch reefs. The (4) 0.57 acre patch reefs are high
density pipe fields, and the (2) 0.71 acre patch reefs are low density fields. Each high density patch reef will consist of 424 units and
approximately 365 tons. Each low density patch reef consists of 308 units and approximately 230 tons. The high density concrete pipe
patch reefs will cover approximately 75% (0.43 acres) of the 0.57 acre patch reef.
The low density concrete pipe patch reefs will cover approximately 37% (0.26 acres) of the 0.71 acre patch reef. Legend
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Marl mounds will be covered by 4"-6" diameter crushed concrete. These treatments will aid in determining the minimum
tonnage needed to successfully cover the 150 ton existing marl mounds. The crushed concrete veneer should seal the
Cliona sponge infestation and provide additional substrate for sessile invertebrate colonization. Approximate depth of
area is 20 feet. Marl mounds range in profile from 10-12 foot, leaving 1-3 feet of profile for crushed concrete.
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Fourth class buoys mark the reef site on each of the four corners. Buoys are
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NC DMF Artificial Reef Program
Review of Artificial Reef
Siting Procedures
A synopsis of objectives, methods and materials and impacts for sitting an estuarine
artificial reef in Pamlico Sound, near Ocracoke, North Carolina, AR-298
Gregory W. Bodnar
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Table of Contents
Section 1
Background........................................................................................3
Section 2
Sitting Methods .................
Section 3
..................................................4
Essential Fish Habitat, Habitat Areas of Particular Concerns and
ManagedSpecies................................................................................6
Section 4
Reef Material Categories................................................................14
LiteratureCited.........................................................................................18
This document is intended for use by multiple agencies and organizations as a reference
guide and therefore all sections may not be applicable. Frequent updates of this document are
expected to address individual reef site uniqueness.
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Section 1
Background
The re -drafted Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Public Law 94-
265) calls for direct action to stop or reverse the continued loss of fish habitat, stating that habitat is an
important component of comprehensive fishery management programs. Congress mandated that the
identification of habitats was essential to manage species and measures must be taken to conserve and
enhance the identified habitat. The Act requires cooperation among multiple agencies including
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the regional Fishery Management Councils to protect,
conserve, and enhance "essential fish habitat". Congress defined essential fish habitat (EFH) for
federally managed fish species as "those waters and substrate necessary to fish for spawning, breeding,
feeding, or growth to maturity". Locally, the State of North Carolina has noted in the Coastal Habitat
and Protection Plan (CHPP) that hard bottom, including artificial reefs, provides substrate for: sessile
organisms, spawning and feeding grounds, refuge, and are negatively impacted by anthropogenic
disturbances such as dredging, nutrient enrichment, and marine debris (Deaton et al. 2010). It is the
goal of the NC Artificial Reef Program to develop, maintain, evaluate and administer a successful system
of artificial reefs as in integral part of North Carolina's marine fisheries management program, so as to
enhance marine fisheries habitat and public fishing and diving opportunities.
Enhanced reef habitat (artificial reefs and oyster sanctuaries) can be wide ranging in materials
from concrete and shipwrecks to naturally occurring materials like shell and marl. These materials
provide suitable substrate for colonization of flora and fauna.
Currently the State of North Carolina maintains 41 ocean and 8 estuarine artificial fishing reef
locations (Figure 1). These reefs range from the SC/NC to NC/VA borders ranging from 1 to 30 nautical
miles (nm) from shore, in Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds and the Neuse, Pamlico and New Rivers. The
following information has been developed for a permitted estuarine reef herein referred to as AR-298
(Figure 2). AR-298 is centered 3.5 nm north of New Silver Lake, Ocracoke, NC in Hyde County.
Enhancements to this reef site are expected to provide increased habitat for important finfish and
invertebrates, and relieve recreational fishing pressure on nearby artificial reefs thereby increasing
overall user satisfaction. This reef as proposed is within North Carolina state waters in approximately
16 to 22 feet of seawater with minimum vertical clearance has been established by the United States
Coast Guard at 7 feet of seawater. All bottom is non -vegetated and without benthic sessile organisms.
For further information on location and specific enhancement plans for this proposed reef (AR-298),
please review the accompanying CAMA documentation.
Objectives
Maintaining a successful system of artificial reefs in the ocean waters has been a North Carolina
endeavor for nearly forty years. Currently, the use of appropriated state, federal Sport Fish Restoration
(SFR), and Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL) funding is directed for the enhancement of RECEIVED
estuarine finfish and oyster resource needs. The construction of this reef site originates from these
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ii. permitted reef site
iii. potential expansion dimensions
iv. unknown objects identified
3. Bottom identification will be utilized to create a mosaic of bottom type
4. Development of sampling matrix for site (not applicable)
a. sampling stations will be identified through side scan and GIS
i. unknown objects
ii. sediment type (depth and extent)
5. Visual confirmation through SCUBA and video (not applicable)
a. divers or drop video will confirm all unknown objects and sediment type for each
sampling station identified
i. water quality at surface and bottom
1. salinity, dissolved oxygen, temperature, secchi disk
ii. object type
iii. water depth
iv. predominant sediment type
v. predominant sediment depth (up to 7 feet)
6. Materials will be identified based on
a. availability
b. sediment type
c. durability and stability
7. All data will be utilized in GIS to develop comprehensive map of proposed construction
Sitting methods
After a permit has been approved, sitting of reef materials will begin. All materials will be
transported to or fabricated at the NC Division of Marine Fisheries facility in South River, NC. As
previously mentioned, the primary construction will be performed by NC DMF and a marine contractor
(Internment Reef Balls'"). Though no specific marine contractor has been identified for this section of
the project, similar projects have been successfully accomplished and are the standard operating
procedure. The process is outlined with examples.
• Site evaluations and/or side scan sonar mosaics of reef site are used to determine appropriate
patch reefs within reef site boundary
o GPS coordinates are identified to develop a patch reef boundary
• Support vessels use onboard GPS to deploy high profile visual marking floats to identify
deployment locations
• Artificial Reef personnel continually monitor location of deployment vessel to ensure accuracy
• The deployment support vessel may use onboard side imaging sonar or side scan sonar
equipment to accurately mark boundaries of patch reef and gather accurate GPS numbers to
add to material database
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The existing 70 marl mounds are each approximately 150 tons of rip rap limestone that has been
degraded by the boring sponge Cliona celota. Approximately 600 total tons of crushed concrete will be
deployed over existing limestone marl mounds in varying amounts as a veneer to address the boring
sponge impact on high salinity limestone marl sites. The variable crushed concrete tonnage will provide
data to determine the minimum tonnage required to reduce the impact of the Cliona. The crushed
concrete will cover each of the marl mounds, burying the existing biofouling community and providing
new substrate that is unfavorable to Cliona growth. Adding the additional material to the marl mounds
will increase profile of these mounds, but NCDMF deployment methodology will ensure that minimum
vertical clearances will not be violated and ensure that each mound is successfully covered. Mounds will
be selected based on dimensions, profile and location within the reef site.
Prior to any construction plans a side scan SONAR mosaic of the site was performed and
reviewed to identify possible areas of natural live bottom or archeology interest, within the
proposed construction area. There were no indications of archeologically significant structures or
live bottom within the proposed expansion.
Particular interest has been given to the following criteria. 1) Proximity to existing EFH. The
main objective to reef construction is to supplement existing EFH with manmade materials. This would
be counter -productive if existing natural EFH was damaged during the process. All efforts will be made
to place material and new reefs sites in acceptable areas by using the LAMA review process. 2)
Availability of suitable materials. Material selection is a process that takes into account all the criteria
mentioned here in addition to stability/durability and bottom type. Stability/durability is a concern in
any reef construction project. The most optimal site is one that satisfies the definition of EFH over the
longest timeframe possible. Events such as hurricanes, prevailing winds and current movement are
taken into account at each site. Bottom type is also crucial in that sitting a material on the wrong
bottom type will reduce its stability/durability and effectiveness as EFH. 3) Dominant finfish
composition. Materials that best fit certain metrics of habitat complexity could be identified for a
dominant species. 4) Water quality factors such as hypoxic/anoxic events and other events of poor
water quality can severely reduce the effectiveness of EFH. 5) Geographical location. Commercial
fishing interests, major waterways and other anthropogenic conflicts will shape the process of
enhancing/enlarging existing reefs and the sitting of potential new reef sites. A public comment
meeting was held on June 17, 2014 in Ocracoke, NC to review expansion, enhancement, and to identify
any potential user conflicts. No user conflicts were reported for the expansion identified in the LAMA
permit documentation.
Site Evaluation Methods
1. GIS will be utilized to develop a comprehensive data set of all existing and proposed
involvement
a. existing EFH will be documented
b. side scan pre -mission planning
c. production of visual references for regulation and permitting
2. Potential site, including surrounding bottom will beside scanned to create a
comprehensive mosaic of site area
a. items to be identified RECEIVED
i. existing material
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funding sources and uses donated materials through contributions from civic groups and businesses
throughout North Carolina and adjacent states.
The materials utilized for artificial reef construction in North Carolina are time tested and known
to provide suitable substrate for a future thriving ecosystem. Reef Balls"' have been used in nearshore,
offshore, and inshore NC waters with success for over 15 years (See Reef Material Categories). Concrete
reinforced pipe and precast units have the same reputation and service history as well. This estuarine
reef will provide accessible inshore opportunities to anglers and SCUBA divers, EFH to multiple life
histories of estuarine dependent finfish species sublegal estuarine dependent finfish species
immigrating to the ocean, and transient ocean species, as well as providing hard substrate for a variety
of sessile invertebrates. All necessary permits and compliance approvals will be obtained before
construction begins. This document outlines the expansion of the reef site, as well as current
enhancements.
Section 2
Sitting Methods
Artificial reef enhancement can be wide ranging in material types from concrete modules to
steel shipwrecks and naturally occurring materials like shell and marl. In this project the proposed
enhancement materials are four sizes of Reef Balls'"' (Bay, Pallet, Ultra and Goliath). Weights will range .
from 750 to 6,000 Ibs (please refer to Figures 5 & 6 located in the Project Narrative for complete
specifications). Reef BaIISTm are a prefabricated artificial reef module designed to be stable and durable,
with a proven record, and are a common material used artificial reef enhancement. Both standard Reef
Balls'° and internment Reef BaIIST" will be deployed on the reef site. Internment Reef BaIIsT" are
standard units modified as a memorial. Eternal Reefs is a company that produces these internment Reef
BaIIST" for individuals wishing to be laid to rest in the marine environment. Eternal Reef internment balls
contain a small "pearl' of cremated ashes that are encapsulated within the concrete. The EPA has
determined that this process utilizes the ashes as an inert concrete additive and adheres to regulations
regarding ocean dumping. Please refer to Appendix A of this document for additional information
concerning the EPA's determination.
Reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) is a unit of opportunity not specifically designed for artificial reef
enhancement, but when used correctly, can create habitat similar to prefabricated units. This
enhancement will utilize various sized RCP units. These units range from 792 to 5,450 Ibs (please refer
to Figure 8 located in the Project Narrative for complete specifications). The concrete pipe will be
deployed on two low density and four high density fields. The low density fields are designed to allow
for sandy interstitial areas between material clusters for ambush predators such as flounder who utilize
the sandy substrate as concealment. Other species such as Atlantic croaker, black seas bass and spot
forage within these areas as well. The high density fields provide profile which attracts pelagic species
such as bluefish, Spanish mackerel and bait species.
Another material of opportunity, precast units, will be utilized on the reef site. These units are
rectangular reinforced concrete units commonly known as waffle boxes, catch basins, and meter vaults.
These units range in weight and dimensions, and will provide ledge habitat for a variety of demersal
finfish. Gag grouper and black sea bass are common inhabitants of inshore artificial reefs during their
juvenile life stages. Gag grouper are piscivorous ambush predators that use the overhanging ledges as
concealment.
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The remaining materials (standard Reef Balls', reinforced concrete pipe, and precast concrete units),
will be deployed using the NC DMF vessel M/V West Bay. This vessel is a 135' ex -military landing craft
converted to perform habitat enhancement for the artificial reef and oyster sanctuary programs. Material
will be deployed off the M/V West Bay via front end loader/fork lift and placed overboard within designated
locations described in the project narrative. DMF artificial reef staff will be on site for each deployment to
mark individual patch reef boundaries, assist the M/V West Bay during deployment operations, and perform
oversight to ensure adherence to the permit requirements. Side scan data will be collected during and after
all deployments to ensure that materials are deployed within the area specified and adhere to the 7 foot
minimum vertical clearance identified on the NOAA charts.
Section 3
Essential Fish Habitat, Habitat Areas of Particular
Concerns and Managed Species
Table 1 shows the categories of EFH and Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (HAPC) for
managed species which are identified in the Fishery Management Plan Amendments of the South
Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) and which may occur in southeastern Atlantic states.
Table 2 lists fish species by life history stages which may occur in the vicinity of the project area and are
managed under SAFMC. Specific fish and invertebrate species likely associated with the reef site during
one or more of the species life history stages are listed in Table 3. These fish species and habitats
require special consideration to promote their viability and sustainability. The potential impacts of the
proposed action on these fish and habitats can be seen in Table 1 and are discussed below.
Nearshore Ocean Water Column
The nearshore ocean water column is defined as a medium of transport for nutrients, larvae and
migrating organisms between river systems and the open ocean. The impact of this project is expected
to be permanent and utilize space within the water column which may in turn alter currents and
velocities in the immediate vicinity. This project will not impede the flow of waters to or from wetland
areas nor the ocean waters. This project will add hard substrate on which multiple organisms, including
encrusting species (algae, oysters, mussels, tunicates, corals, etc), motile invertebrates (crabs) and
finfish (both transient and resident species) may utilize at multiple life stages from spawn through adult.
The addition of hard substrate will enhance the available habitat used by the finfish assemblages and
the associated encrusting community. Increasing the available habitat should help increase the
available stock of reef associated species. Any impacts on the epibenthic community are expected to be
minimal and short term.
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Table 1. Categories of Essential Fish Habitat and Habitat Areas of Particular Concern in Southeast United
States lll (N/A= Not Applicable; NS = Not Significant)
ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT
Present within or
adjacent to
project area
Impacts from
enhancement of
estuarine artificial reefs
Estuarine Areas
1. Aquatic Beds
NO
N/A
2. Estuarine Emergent Wetlands
NO
N/A
3. Estuarine Scrub/shrub Mangroves
NO
N/A
4. Estuarine Water Column
Yes
Permanent
5. Intertidal Flats
NO
N/A
6. Oyster Reefs & Shell Banks
NO
N/A
7. Palustrine Emergent & Forested Wetlands
NO
N/A
8.Seagrass
NO
N/A
Marine Areas
9. Artificial/Manmade Reefs
YES
YES
10. Coral & Coral Reefs
N/A
N/A
11. Live/Hard Bottoms
N/A
N/A
12.Sargassum
N/A
N/A
13. Water Column
N/A
N/A
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Table 1 cont. Categories of Essential Fish Habitat and Habitat Areas of Particular Concern in Southeast
United States l'I (N/A= Not Applicable; NS = Not Significant)
GEOGRAPHICALLY DENFINED HABITAT AREAS OF
PARTICULAR CONCERN
Present within or
adjacent to
project area
Impacts from
enhancement of
estuarine artificial reefs
Area -Wide
14. Council -designated Artificial Reef
Special Management Zones
NO
N/A
15. Hermatypic (reef -forming) Coral Habitat & Reefs
NO
N/A
16. Hard Bottoms
NO
N/A
17. Hoyt Hills
NO
N/A
18. Sargassum Habitat
NO
N/A
19. State -designated Areas Important for
Managed Species
NO
N/A
20. Submerged Aquatic Vegetation(SAV)
NO '
N/A
North Carolina
21. Big Rock
NO
N/A
22. Bogue Sound
NO
N/A
23. Cape Fear, Lookout & Hatteras (sandy shoals)
NO
N/A
24. New River
NO
N/A
25. The Ten Fathom Ledge
NO
N/A
26. The Point
NO
N/A
'Areas shown are identified in Fishery Management Plan Amendments of the South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council and are included in Essential Fish Habitat: New Marine Fish Habitat Mandate for
Federal Agencies. February 1999. (Tables 6 and 7).
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Table 2. Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Species of Pamlico Sound and AR-298
Source: E = Eggs; L = Larval; J =Juvenile; A = Adult; N/A = Not Found
EFH Fish Species
Water Body
EFH Fish Species
Water Body
Pamlico Sound
Pamlico Sound
Bluefish
J A
Gray triggerfish
L J A
Summer flounder
LJA
Yellowjack
L1A
Gag grouper
LJ
Blue runner
LJA
Gray snapper
LJ
Crevalle jack
LJA
Dolphin
L1
Barjack
LJA
Cobia
LJA
Greater amberjack
LJA
King mackerel
LJ
Lesser amberjack
J A
Spanish mackerel
LJA
Almaco jack
J A
Black sea bass
LJA
Banded rudderfish
J A
Spiny dogfish
J A
Spadefish
L J A
Brown shrimp
E L J A
White grunt
L J A
Pink shrimp
ELJ A
Hogfish
N/A
White shrimp
E LJ A
Puddingwife
LJA
Atlantic bigeye tuna
N/A
Blackfin snapper
N/A
Atlantic bluefin tuna
N/A
Red snapper
N/A
Skipjack tuna
N/A
Cubera snapper
N/A
Yellowfin tuna
N/A
Silk snapper
N/A
Little tunny
N/A
Blueline tilefish
N/A
Shortfin mako shark
N/A
Sand tilefish
N/A
Blue shark
N/A
Bank sea bass
J A
Spinner shark
J A
Rock sea bass
J A
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Table 2 cont.. Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) Species for Pamlico Sound and AR-298
EFH Fish Species
Water Body
EFH Fish Species
Water Body
Pamlico Sound
Pamlico Sound
Swordfish
N/A
Grasby
N/A
Blue marlin
N/A
Coney
N/A
White marlin
N/A
Red hind
N/A
Sailfish
N/A
Goliath grouper
J
Calico scallop
N/A
Red grouper
N/A
Scalloped hammerhead shark
N/A
Misty grouper
N/A
Big nose shark
N/A
Warsaw grouper
N/A
Black tip shark
N/A
Snowy grouper
N/A
Dusky shark
N/A
Yellowmouth grouper
N/A
Night shark
N/A
Scamp
J
Sandbar shark
J A
Speckled hind
N/A
Silky shark
N/A
Sheepshead
E L J A
Tiger shark
J A
Red porgy
N/A
Atlantic sharpnose shark
J A
Longspine porgy
J A
Longfin mako shark
N/A
Scup
J A
Whitetip shark
N/A
Thresher shark
N/A
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Table 3. Species list and life history index for Pamlico Sound and AR-298
Source: NCDMF and NMFS, Beaufort, North Carolina, October 1999.
E = Eggs; L = Larval; J = Juvenile; A = Adult; N/A = Not Found
EFH Fish Species
Water Body
EFH Fish Species
Water Body
Pamlico Sound
Pamlico Sound
Striped bass
J A
Largemouth bass
N/A
Yellow perch
N/A
Chain pickerel
N/A
White perch
N/A
Redfin pickerel
N/A
American shad
J A
Channel catfish
N/A
Alewife
1 A
White catfish
N/A
Blue back herring
J A
Bull catfish
N/A
Atlantic menhaden
J A
Redeaf sunfish
N/A'
Atlantic thread herring
J A
Pumpkinseed sunfish
N/A
Hickory shad
J A
Atlantic sturgeon
J A
Gizzard shad
J A
Shortnose sturgeon
J A
Spotted seatrout
J A
Sea lamprey
N/A
Weakfish
J A
Tarpon
J A
Red drum
J A
Ladyfish
J A
Black Drum
ELJA
Spotfin mojarra
ELJA
Spot
ELJA
Bay anchovy
ELJA
Atlantic croaker
ELJA
Crevalle jack
J A
Banded killifish
N/A
Fat Sleeper
N/A
Atlantic silverside
J A
Freshwater goby
N/A
Inland silverside
N/A
Naked goby
J A
Longnose gar
N/A
American eel
J A
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Table 3 cont.. Species list and life history index for Pamlico Sound and AR-298
Bowfin
N/A
Bluefish
ELJA
Bay whiff
N/A
Spanish mackerel
ELJA
Hogchoker
ELJA
Spadefish
ELJA
Southern flounder
E L J A
Gray snapper
J A
Summer flounder
E L J A
Sheepshead
ELJA
Gulf flounder
ELJA
Pinfish (inshore)
ELJA
White shrimp
ELJA
Spottail pinfish
ELJA
Brown shrimp
ELJA
Striped mullet
ELJA
Pink shrimp
E U A
White mullet
ELJA
Atlantic stingray
J A
Bull shark
J A
Intertidal Flats
This proposed estuarine reef site is 3.Snm from Ocracoke Island in 16-22 feet of seawater. AR-
298 is not in proximity to intertidal flats of Pamlico Sound and associated tributaries, thus no impacts
are anticipated.
Oyster Reefs and Shell Banks
Due to the depth of this reef site these natural habitat types are not present in the immediate
area of this project, thus no impacts are anticipated.
Seagrass and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)
Due to the depth of this reef site no seagrass/SAV is located within the proposed project area,
thus no impacts are anticipated.
State —Designated Areas Important for Managed Species
Primary and Secondary Nursery Areas are designated by the NC Marine Fisheries Commission
and are defined as tidal saltwater areas that provide essential habitat for the early development of
commercially important fish and shellfish. This project is located in subtidal estuarine waters and is
beyond both primary and secondary areas, thus this project will not have adverse impacts on these
areas.
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Cape Fear, Lookout & Hatteras (sandy shoals)
The Mid -Atlantic Fishery Management Council has designated the areas of Pamlico Sound
adjacent to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands as important nursery and pupping grounds for the sandbar
shark. Sandbar sharks are known to seasonally migrate along the eastern coastal United States.
Juvenile sandbar sharks remain in shallow waters until late fall at which time they move south and
further offshore, and return in the summer months (FLMNH 2O03). Though this reef site is within the
sand bar shark HPAC, the NC DMF will schedule all deployment activities during the winter months to
remove any impact on the species. Therefore, deploying materials on this reef site will not impact the
sandbar shark HPAC.
Unconsolidated Soft Bottom
Surface sediments of a soft bottom can act as habitat for a variety of microscopic plants and
benthic epifauna/infauna species. These organisms may serve as food sources for other organisms, and
in turn are prey items for larger, economically important fishery species such as red drum, summer and
southern flounder, spot, Atlantic croaker, weakfish, and striped bass. The project area consists of
subtidai hard/firm bottom with depth range of 16-22ft MLLW.
The activities proposed have been demonstrated to have minimal affects overall on this EFH
type, but it is important to consider post -settlement growth that may occur in these areas. This habitat
serves many life history stages for a multitude of species. These and future reef construction activities
will allow for the majority of the site's area to remain as undisturbed bottom and allow for a
heterogeneous bottom that should increase diversity through the transition of two or more habitats
known as "edge effect" (See Impact Summary for Essential Fish Habitat). These organisms may be
indirectly and minimally affected by filling of the substrate. Given the mobility of the organisms and the
extensive areas of soft bottom, the area of disturbance is likely to have no significant adverse effects.
Additional Project Area Concerns
In addition to EFH species in Table 1, prey species such as spot, Atlantic croaker, bay anchovy,
Atlantic silverside, and pinfish may also occupy the waters of this site in Pamlico Sound estuarine waters
during these species different varying life stages. The proposed project will not adversely affect prey
species populations, and should benefit these populations as a result of the increase in hard substrate.
Impact Summary for Essential Fish Habitat
The objectives of this project are to enhance, expand and develop a reef site within Pamlico
Sound estuarine system of North Carolina for the restoration/conservation of essential fish habitat.
Artificial/manmade reefs are deployed to change habitats from a soft substrate to a hard
substrate system and/or to add vertical profile. These reefs are generally deployed to provide fisheries
habitat in a desired location that provides some measurable benefit to several different species as well
as humans. When manmade reefs are constructed, they provide new hard substrate similar in function
to newly exposed hard bottom (Goren 1985). Aside from the often obvious differences in the physical
characteristics and nature of the materials involved in creating a manmade reef, the ecological
succession and processes involved in the establishment of the encrusting assemblages (i.e. oysters,
barnacles, tunicates, coral, sponges, hydroids and alga) occur in a similar fashion on natural hard
substrates and man -placed hard substrates (Wendt et al. 1989). Finfish use natural and manmade hard
substrates in very similar ways and often interchangeably (Sedberry 1988). The changes in species
composition and local abundance of important species in a specific area are often seen as the primary
benefits of artificial reef enhancement activities.
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Additional benefits of artificial/manmade reefs placed on sandy or muddy soft bottoms are the
increase of diversity and edges. The increase of biotic diversity is accomplished by adding hard
substrate where none existed. This in turn will attract organisms that settle on hard bottom but cannot
settle on a shifting sand bottom, and in turn attract predators that feed on these sessile organisms.
Edges can be described as areas of transition between habitat types. Edges can also create areas of high
diversity, more so than over continuous areas of one habitat type. This has come to be known as the
edge effect principle. The edge created by deploying multiple patch reefs of hard substrate onto a soft
bottom habitat may also create a habitat of its own. The edge habitat is a culmination of the two
habitats (i.e. soft and hard substrates) because it is inhabited by a characteristic subset of species from
those habitats. This has been observed on reefs where reef fishes congregate to graze on algae and are
afforded the sense of security. Sheepshead, on the other hand, patrol the edge of the substrate
foraging out into the soft bottom habitat but continuously return to hard substrate. Therefore creating
these edge effects allows species from both habitats to inhabit the area, increasing diversity at the
location.
The physical characteristics of manmade reef habitat may result in differences in the observed
behavior of fish species on or around such structures in contrast to behavior observed on equivalent
areas of natural hard bottoms (Bohnsack 1989). Some reef structures, particularly those of higher
profile, seem to yield generally higher densities of managed and non -managed species than a more
widely spread, lower profile, natural hard bottom (Roundtree 1989).
The ecological role of the reef as structure, providing food and protection, contribute to its
value as a critical fisheries habitat. The three-dimensional reef provides more area for attachment of
oysters and other sessile organisms and creates more habitat niches than occur on the surrounding flat
or soft bottom habitat. Clams, mussels, anemones, polychaetes, amphipods, sponges, and many species
of crabs are part of the reef community. The invertebrates recycle nutrients and organic matter and are
prey for many finfish. Red and black drum, gag, black sea bass, sheepshead, pinfish, weakfish, spotted
seatrout, Atlantic spadefish, summer and southern flounder, oyster toadfish, and other finfish are
frequent members of the reef community.
Artificial/manmade reefs are known to promote extensive invertebrate communities and
enhance habitat for reef fish and other fish species, including cryptic, tropical, and recreational gamefish
species of significance. The success of a reef and its contributions to stock enhancement varies
geographically and is determined by a wide range of complex parameters, including existing habitat,
physical limitations, material design, reef configuration, reef management, and the health of the
targeted species complex, which in turn is reliant on effective fisheries management whether local,
regional or national. This potential is further enhanced since domestic reef programs today possess
better information, improved technology and are more focused in using these tools towards specific
stock enhancement and fishery management needs.
For species which may be to some degree habitat -limited, the establishment of additional
suitable habitat targeted to specific life -history stages may improve survival. Additional manmade
habitat designed specifically to promote survival of targeted species in "protected" areas could
potentially enhance existing ecosystems or create new ones to fill in gaps where essential fish habitat
had been damaged, lost, or severely over -fished. Enhancing estuarine habitat limited species during the
juvenile life stage can further increase stocks by increasing survival rates at these critical life stages.
Perhaps the most important contribution that manmade reef technology can provide for fisheries
management efforts would be to create additional habitat and fisheries to mitigate user groups for
perceived loses due to hurricanes, disease, overfishing, and habitat loss.
AR-298 Ocracoke is located in the sandbar shark HPAC. Sandbar pupping occurs around May
and June, with juveniles remaining in the nursery grounds until fall. AR-298 Ocracoke deployments will RECENED
be scheduled outside these times to negate impacts to the nursery/pupping grounds for the sand bar SEP 2 8 NIU
shark. Other free swimming organisms will be able to avoid the area directly affected by project
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activities and move to other soft bottom habitat, thus minimizing direct impacts to these organisms.
Any temporary impacts to these organisms will be outweighed by the benefits of providing additional
hard substrate by increasing food resources, available hard substrate, potential spawning habitat, etc to
the system.
Some impacts to EFH will be permanent since the deployment of reef material onto bottom will
change the availability of the bottom directly under the material. The other impact is the loss of water
column due to the "profile" of the reefs being built, although permanent, water flow impediment will be
minimal.
In contrast to the permanent impacts to the existing EFH, the ecological functions of ocean reefs
are numerous and may become an essential component of the offshore hard bottom system. While a
few EFH types will be subject to temporary impacts and other EFH categories will have permanent
impacts, these disturbances are trade-offs that will increase biomass of finfish species to help restore
populations, create habitat in a hard substrate limited system and support high diversity and multiple
ecological functions. Enhancement of existing ocean reefs or development of new ocean reefs is not
expected to cause any significant adverse impacts to any managed species and in fact will hopefully
facilitate the revitalization of Onslow Bay and its beneficiaries.
Section 4
Artificial Reef Material Categories
Materials identified, for use in artificial reef construction have been reviewed by the NC artificial
reef program to determine adequate stability and durability, are made of suitable materials that will not
pose a threat to wildlife, are deployed safely and effectively, and follow guidelines for suitable artificial
reef materials published by the Gulf and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissions (Lukens & Selberg
2004). Materials identified here do not encompass the full range of potential materials, though the
materials described for this project are contained within this section. This is intended to be a living
document due to the dynamic nature of reef construction. Materials may be added or removed to this
list as views concerning what are "acceptable" material changes, and this does not constitute a
complete listing of all materials. This document is not intended to promote, encourage or exclude the
use of particular materials, rather to give a comprehensive classification of potentially acceptable
materials. All materials used are clean of contaminates prior to deployment following required
regulations specific to the type of material.
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Article I. Concrete and related
Section 1.01 Designed reef modules
(a) Reef BaIISTM, Waffle Crete, Hex cones, Reef maker Pyramids and Ecosystems, etc
(i) These materials are generally units weighing less than 1 ton, non -reinforced or fiber
reinforced, and have been designed for use in artificial reef construction.
Section 1.02 Pre -Cast
(a) Box culvert, waffle boxes, meter vaults, wet well sections, catch basins, knockout boxes, wing
walls, buoy sinkers (USCG and DMF), reinforced concrete pipe (RCP).
(i) These materials are generally units weighing less than 3 tons, can be reinforced with metal
rebar or wire mesh, and were designed for applications other than reef material.
Section 1.03 Scrap
(a) Rubble, slab, bridge railing, dock panels, curb, sidewalk, storm RCP, crushed concrete, and
ferro cement vessels
(i) Various dimensions and weights, may or may not be reinforced, and may have been
removed from a construction site. These may be reduced in size or whole. These materials
are clean of any contaminates (hydrocarbons, etc) before deployment.
Article II. Fiberglass
(a) Boat molds have been uses in ocean and estuarine reef construction projects however are no
longer considered acceptable and are prohibited through ACOE permit.
Article III. Natural
Section 3.01 Rock
(a) Lime stone, marl, granite, stone dredge material
(i) Natural materials that are mined from the earth, these materials are stable and durable.
Section 3.02 Shell
(a) Mollusk (clam, oyster, whelk)
(i) Harvested from natural organisms made of calcium carbonate
Article IV. Metal
Section 4.01 Vessels
(a) Trawler, freighter, barge, tanker, crew boat, tug, military, motor vessel, sailboat, etc
(i) Vessels are of various sizes and profiles, and will be noted for individual minimum vertical
clearance
Section 4.02 Military Equipment
(a) Tanks, armored personnel carrier
(i) Equipment of various sizes and profiles, and will be noted for individual minimum vertical
clearance. Military equipment is known to hold up well do to their rugged construction.
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Section 4.03 Bridge components
(a) Bridge span, etc
(i) Spans are typically obsolete swing bridge spans. Spans and other components have been
cleaned of hydrocarbons, asphalt, etc. These can be in whole components or reduced form.
Section 4.04 Aircraft
(a) Fixed wing, helicopter (Military and Civilian)
(i) Some aircraft construction is very rigorous due to the high stress tolerances of flight.
(ii) Some aircraft construction is unsuitable, i.e. large cargo plane and helicopter airframes.
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Appendix A. EPA letter stating use of cremated remains through Eternal Reefs Inc.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION 4
ATLAN'rA FEDERAL CENTER
at FORSYTH STREET
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-6960
Don Brawley ,
Eternal Reefs, Inc. ]true 23, 1999
1066 Berkeley Road
Avondale Estates, GA 3(XX)2
Lear Mr. Brawley:
Thank you for your June 17, 1999 letter concerning the potential for
environmental impacts due to the use of crenated human remains used as an ingredient in
concrete reef structures.
The use of any acceptable materials for the construction of artificial reef structures
is considered to be fisheries enhancement and is, therefore, exempt from ocean dumphng
regulations as per 40 CFR Subchapter H — Ocean Dumping, Part 220. Artificial reef siting
and construction is permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed by the
respective state within whose waters the reefs are located.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not support the use of materials
for the creation of fisheries habitat that have the potential to release toxic substances in
concentrations or amounts sufficient to cause an unacceptable adverse impact to the
marine environment. The cremated human remains are used in small amounts as an
additive to concrete reef structures and are relatively benign chemically. Additionally, the
stability of the concrete structures results in a low probability that substances therein will
be available to the marine environment. As such we can find no reason to believe that any
unacceptable environmental impact is likely as a result of the use of cremate human
remains in concrete arrificiai reef structures.
If you have any additional questions or commentx please call me at [phone]
or Chris McArthur at [phone].
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Roland E. Ferry �JJJ
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Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor 22 September 2014 Secretary
RESPOND TO DAVID MOYE IN THE WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Daniel Govoni
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: David W. Moye, District Manager, DCM
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Washington, NC 27889
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Division of Marine Fisheries c/o Craig Hardy
Project Location: In Pamlico Sound, 3.5 miles north of Silver Lake in Ocracoke, in Hyde
County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to expand the boundaries of the existing reef site
(AR-298) and add additional material in the Pamlico Sound, off Ocracoke.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 13 October 2014. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact David W. Moye at 252-948-3852. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
REPLY:
SIGNED
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
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