25-19 Renewal National Audubon Society

Permit Class
RENEWAL
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
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Permit
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
Permit Number
25-19
Issued to National Audubon Society c/o Curtis Smalling, 807 E. main St. Suite 2-220, Durham, NC 27701
Authorizing development in Brunswick County at Lower Cape Fear River, Shellbed & Striking
Islands , as requested in the permittee's application dated letter
dated 2/23/23.
This permit, issued on March 9, 2023 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
1) This renewal shall be attached to Permit No. 25-19, which was issued to the permittee on 4/30/19, as
well as all subsequent modifications, refinements, and renewals, and copies of all documents shall be
readily available on site when a Division representative inspects the project for compliance.
2) All conditions and stipulations of the active permit remain in force under this renewal.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources has assigned the proposed project DWR Project No.
2019-0044.
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has assigned the proposed project SAW Action Id. No.
2017-02284.
NOTE: A permit renewal application processing fee of $100 was received by DCM for this project.
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, 2024
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the Chair
of the Coastal Resources Commission.
For Braxton C. Davis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

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'Audubon ''� NORTH CAROLINA
February 23, 2023
Coast Islands and Sanctuaries
c/o Lindsay Addison
4105 Glen Arbor Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28411
Tara MacPherson
Wilmington Region District Manager
NC Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Ext
Wilmington, NC 28405
Dear Tara,
I am writing to request an early renewal of CAMA permit 25-19 (attached) for construction of oyster
reefs on the Lower Cape Fear River and loose shell placement on nearby shell rakes (linear oyster shell
deposits on estuarine islands).
This permit was initially used in the fall of 2020, when one of the four oyster reefs was constructed
(Shellbed Island Site B in the original maps, or simply the northernmost reef). Prior to work starting, we
modified the permit to change the base layer design. That change has worked well at the initial reef,
with the base layer remaining contained under the bagged oyster shell.
In 2020, we requested and received another permit modification to enhance nesting habitat on nearby
shell rakes. The placement is restricted to areas where shell rakes existed, but are degraded and lack a
nearby natural source of shell due to the loss of oyster reefs in the Cape Fear River. This component of
the project has not been implemented yet, but we expect to receive funding for it this spring, with the
target placement timeframe being fall 2023 or winter 2023/2034.
I am making this renewal request late to a mistake on my part, and I apologize for being tardy.
Thank you for your time,
Lindsay Addison
coastal biologist
[e-mail] / [phone]
FEB 2 7 2023
DCM WILMINGTON, NC.
enclosed: $100 application fee
CAMA permit 25-1.9
August 25, 2020 and November 19, 2020 modification authorizations

Permit Class
NFW
Permit Number
25-19
STATE OF NORTH CA,ROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
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for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 1 13A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to National Audubon Society c/o Curtis Smalling, 807 E. Main St. Suite 2-220, Durham, NC 27701
Authorizing development in Brunswick County at Lower Cape Fear Rive, Shellbed 8c Striking_
Islands , as requested in the permittee's application dated 11114118 (MP-1, MPA), 11/6/18
(MP-2), inc, attached dwgs. (15), Sheet 1 of 15 dtd. 10/25/18, Sheets 2-5 of 15 dtd. 1213/19, and Sheets 6-15 of 15 dtd, 12/4/18.
This permit, issued on April 30, 2019 , 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.
Offshore Sill/Oyster Reefs
1) Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes the offshore sills and oysters shell fill that are
depicted on the attached workplan drawings.
2) The alignments of the approved offshore sills/oyster reefs shall adhere to the alignments depicted on the
attached workplan drawings, including the location and design of the openings designed to allow for
movement of aquatic organisms.
3) The ends of each of the offshore sills shall be marked with a yellow reflector extending at least three
feet above normal high water level.
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the
other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
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 oil
December 31, 2022
Braxton C. Davis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program. .:)i
Signature of Permittee
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National Audubon Society Permit No. 25-1.9
Page 2of3
ADDITIONAL. CONDITIONS
4) The permittee shall notify the Division of Marine Fisheries Shellfish Sanitation Section immediately
upon completion of the authorized offshore sills so that closed shellfish harvesting signs can be posted
and modified patrol plans can be developed by the NC Marine Patrol.
NOTE: To establish these areas as research sanctuaries, please contact the Division of Marine Fisheries
at [phone].
S) No open water areas shall be filled outside the alignments depicted on the attached workplan drawings.
6) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures shall be implemented to
ensure that eroded materials from any portion of disturbed staging areas do not enter adjacent wetlands,
watercourses and property.
7) Any staging areas shall be inspected and approved by a representative of the Division of Coastal
Management prior to the initiation of any work under this permit
8) The permittee shall maintain the authorized work in good condition and in conformance with the terms
and conditions of this permit. The permittee is not relieved of this requirement if he abandons the
permitted activity without having it transferred to a third party.
9) In order to further protect the endangered Test Indian Manatee,T�ichechus manatus, the applicant trust
implement the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all requirements therein.
The guidelines can be found at http://www.fwsgav/ilc-es/niaiiunal/niaiiatee uig delines.pdf.
Monitoring
10) Unless specifically altered herein, the monitoring and reporting requirements listed in the Environmental
Assessment dated November 2018 shall be implemented.
11) The pennittee shall provide a copy of the monitoring report to the Division of Coastal Management
within 90 days of completion of the initial report and the three (3) subsequent annual reports. An as -built
survey shall be performed on the sills, and copies of the survey provided to the Division of Coastal
Management, within 90 days of completion of construction.
General
12) No attempt shall be made by the permittee to prevent the free and full use by the public of all navigable
waters adjacent to the authorized work.
13) The pennittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the removal,
relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the
Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable
obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due
notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or
obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States or the state of Forth Carolina. No
claim shall be trade against the United States or the state of North Carolina on acc., uch
removal or alteration.
DCM WILMING'I'ON, ,uc:

National Audubon Society Permit No. 25-19
Page 3 of 3
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
14) The permittee andlor his or her contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to
project initiation.
15) This permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
1 6) The 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.
d% 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 at or adjacent to the project site may require a. modification of this permit.
Contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to the commencement of any
such activity for this determination. The pennittee is further advised that. many non -water
dependent activities are not authorized within 30 feet of the normal high water level.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources has assigned the proposed project DWR Project No.
2019-0044, which was issued 2/19/19,
N The U.S, Army Corps of Engineers assigned the proposed project COE Action Id. No, SAW-
2017-02284.
NOTE: An application processing fee of $475 was received by DCM for this project. This fee also
satisfied the Section 401 application processing fee requirements of the Division of Water
Resources.
FEB 27 2 021,
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
National Audubon Society
c/o Lindsay Addison
807 East Main Street Suite 2-220
Durham, NC 27701
Dear Ms. Addison;
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmen tat Quality
August 25, 2020
This correspondence is with reference to the request you submitted to modify State Permit No. 25-19, which was
originally issued to the National Audubon on August 30, 2019 for the construction of offshore sills and oyster reefs
within the Lower Cape Fear River Smith Island complex. State Permit No. 25-19 is due to expire on December 31,
2022.
The action proposed in your submittal consists of a change in construction methodology for the oyster reef base layers.
The use of plastic mesh oyster bags is being proposed in place of the burlap woven bags to prevent deterioration of
the reef base layer. The plastic mesh bags would be filled with granite ballast stone rather than crushed stone and
would be utilized for the perimeter of each reef within the authorized footprint. The interior of the reefs would consist
of 3' -6n of authorized #4 crushed stone covered in loose oyster shell. No change in footprint for the previously
authorized oyster reefs is proposed with this request.
Upon review of the information provided, the Division of Coastal Management has determined that the proposed action
continues to be consistent with existing State rules and regulations and is in keeping with the original purpose and
intent of the permit, I hereby submit this Letter of Refinement authorizing the modification of State Permit #25-19, as
described in your request dated August 12, 2020 and drawing dated received August 12, 2020, By copy of this letter
we are notifying the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Division of Water Resources of our action. Please note this
refinement does not alleviate the need to obtain any other local, state or federal permits.
Sincerely,
Tara MacPherson
District Manager
Enclosures
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ROY COOPER NORTH CAROLINA
Govermw Environmental Quality
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAMS
Director
November 19, 2020
National Audubon Society
c!o Lindsay Addison
807 East Main Street Suite 2-220
Durham, NC 27701
Dear Ms. Addison:
This correspondence is with reference to the request you submitted to modify State Permit No, 25-19, which was
originally issued to the National Audubon on August 30, 2019 for the construction of offshore sills and oyster reefs
within the Lower Cape Fear River Smith Island complex. This permit was modified on August 25, 2020 for a change
in construction methodology for the oyster reef base layers. State Permit No. 25-19 is due to expire on December 31,
2022.
The action proposed in your submittal consists of the addition of loose oyster shell to 22 existing shell rakes adjacent
to Shell bed Island and Striking Island. According to the proposal, the addition of loose shell is for increase rake
elevation and width with a maximum of 1 ft. above Mean High Water (MHW) (see Figures 1-8 and Table 1), The use
of loose oyster shell would mimic natural shell deposition providing habitat enhancement and marsh protection (see
Narrative). No coastal wetlands would be impacted for this project. No change in footprint for the previously authorized
oyster reefs is proposed with this request.
Upon review of the information provided, the Division of Coastal Management has determined that the proposed action
continues to be consistent with existing State rules and regulations and is in keeping with the original purpose and
intent of the permit l hereby submit this Letter of Refinement authorizing the modification of State Permit #25-19, as
described in your request dated October 30, 2020 and figures dated received October 20, 2020, By copy of this fetter
we are notifying the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Division of Water Resources of our action. please note this
refinement does not alleviate the need to obtain any other local, state or federal permits.
Sincerely,
Tara MacPherson
District Manager
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;'Audubon NORTH CAROLINA
February 23, 2023
Coast Islands and Sanctuaries
c/o Lindsay Addison
4105 Glen Arbor Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28411
Tara MacPherson
Wilmington Region District Manager
NC Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Ext
Wilmington, NC 28405
Dear Tara,
I am writing to request an early renewal of CAMA permit 25-19 (attached) for construction of oyster
reefs on the Lower Cape Fear River and loose shell placement on nearby shell rakes (linear oyster shell
deposits on estuarine islands).
This permit was initially used in the fall of 2020, when one of the four oyster reefs was constructed
(Shellbed island Site B in the original maps, or simply the northernmost reef). Prior to work starting, we
modified the permit to change the base layer design. That change has worked well at the initial reef,
with the base layer remaining contained under the bagged oyster shell,
In 2020, we requested and received another permit modification to enhance nesting habitat on nearby
shell rakes. The placement is restricted to areas where shell rakes existed, but are degraded and lack a
nearby natural source of shell due to the loss of oyster reefs in the Cape Fear River. This component of
the project has not been implemented yet, but we expect to receive funding for it this spring, with the
target placement timeframe being fall 2023 or winter 2023/2034.
am making this renewal request late to a mistake on my part, and I apologize for being tardy.
Thank you for your time,
Lindsay Addison
coastal biologist
[e-mail] / [phone]
enclosed: $100 application fee
CAMA permit 25-1.9
FEB 2 7 2023
®CM WILMINGl"01r1, NG
August 25, 2020 and November 19, 2020 modification authorizations

Permit Class
NEW
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
'Perm tr
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
Permit Number
25-19
Issued to National Audubon Society c/o Curtis Smalling, 807 E. Main St. Suite 2-220, ]Durham, NC 27701
Authorizing development in Brunswick County at Lower Cape Fear Rive, Shellbed & Striking__
Islands
, as requested in the permittee's application dated 11/14/18 (MP-1, MPA), 11/6/18
(MP-2), inc, attached dwgs. (15), Sheet I of 15 dtd. 10/25/18, Sheets 2-5 of 15 dtd. 12/3/19, and Sheets 6-15 of 15 dtd. 12/4/18.
This permit, issued on April 30, 2019 , 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.
Offshore Sill/Oyster Reefs
1) Unless specifically altered herein, this permit authorizes the offshore sills and oysters shell fill that are
depicted on the attached workplan drawings.
2) The alignments of the approved offshore sills/oyster reefs shall adhere to the alignments depicted on the
attached workplan drawings, including the location and design of the openings designed to allow for
movement of aquatic organisms.
3) The ends of each of the offshore sills shall be marked with a yellow reflector extending at least three
feet above normal high water level.
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the
other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
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, 2022
�� dr
afZ-Braxton C. Davis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signature of Permittee

National Audubon Society Permit No. 25-1.9
Page 2of3
ADDMONAL CONDITIONS
4) The permittee shall notify the Division of Marine Fisheries Shellfish Sanitation Section immediately
upon completion of the authorized offshore sills so that closed shellfish harvesting signs can be posted
and modified patrol plans can be developed by the NC Marine Patrol.
NOTE: To establish these areas as research sanctuaries, please contact the Division of Marine Fisheries
at [phone].
5) No open water areas shall be filled outside the alignments depicted on the attached workplan drawings.
6) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures shall be implemented to
ensure that eroded materials from any portion of disturbed staging areas do not enter adjacent wetlands,
watercourses and property.
7) Any staging areas shall be inspected and approved by a representative of the Division of Coastal
Management prior to the initiation of any work under this permit
8) The permittee shall maintain the authorized work in good condition and in conformance with the terms
and conditions of this permit. The permittee is not relieved of this requirement if he abandons the
permitted activity without having it transferred to a third party.
9) In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Vrichechus manatus, the applicant must
implement the U,S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all requirements therein.
The guidelines can be found at http://www.fws.vovliie-e.s/niaiiu-nat/niaiiatee. guidelines.pdf.
Monitoring
10) Unless specifically altered herein, the monitoring and reporting requirements listed in the Environmental
Assessment dated November 2018 shall be implemented.
11) The permittee shall provide a copy of the monitoring report to the Division of Coastal management
within 90 days of completion of the initial report and the three (3) subsequent annual reports. An as -built
survey shall be performed on the sills, and copies of the survey provided to the Division of Coastal
Management, within 90 days of completion of construction.
General
12) No attempt shall be made by the permittee to prevent the free and full use by the public of all navigable
waters adjacent to the authorized work.
13) The persnittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the removal,
relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the
Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable
obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due
notice from the U,S. Army Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or
obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States or the state of North Carolina. No
claim shall be made against the United States or the state of North Carolina on acct�uch
removal or alteration.
UCM WIt.MING'MN, i'�('

National Audubon Society Permit No. 25-19
Page 3 of 3
ADDITIONAL, CONDITIONS
14) The permittee and/or his or her contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to
project initiation.
15) This permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
1 6) The 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 at or adjacent to the project site may require a modification of this permit.
Contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to the commencement of any
such activity for this determination. The permittee is further advised that. many non -water
dependent activities are not authorized within 30 feet of the normal high water level.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources has assigned the proposed project DWR Project No.
2019-0044, which was issued 2/19/19,
NOTL The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assigned the proposed project COE Action Id. No, SAW-
2017-02284,
NOTE: An application processing fee of $475 was received by DCM for this project. This fee also
satisfied the Section 401 application processing fee requirements of the Division of Water
Resources.
FEB 27 ? p"
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
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Environmental Quality
August 25, 2020
National Audubon Society
c/o Lindsay Addison
807 East Main Street Suite 2-220
Durham, NC 27701
Dear Ms. Addison;
This correspondence is with reference to the request you submitted to modify State Permit No. 25-19, which was
originally issued to the National Audubon on August 30, 2019 for the construction of offshore sills and oyster reefs
within the Lower Cape Fear River Smith Island complex. State Permit No. 25-19 is due to expire on December 31,
2022.
The action proposed in your submittal consists of a change in construction methodology for the oyster reef base layers.
The use of plastic mesh oyster bags is being proposed in place of the burlap woven bags to prevent deterioration of
the reef base layer. The plastic mesh bags would be filled with granite ballast stone rather than crushed stone and
would be utilized for the perimeter of each reef within the authorized footprint. The interior of the reefs would consist
of 3' -6n of authorized #4 crushed stone covered in loose oyster shell. No change in footprint for the previously
authorized oyster reefs is proposed with this request.
Upon review of the information provided, the Division of Coastal Management has determined that the proposed action
continues to be consistent with existing State rules and regulations and is in keeping with the original purpose and
intent of the permit, I hereby submit this Letter of Refinement authorizing the modification of State Permit #25-19, as
described in your request dated August 12, 2020 and drawing dated received August 12, 2020, By copy of this letter
we are notifying the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Division of Water Resources of our action. Please note this
refinement does not alleviate the need to obtain any other local, state or federal permits.
Sincerely,
Tara MacPherson
District Manager
Enclosures
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USAGE
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North Carolina Department of Dwironmental Quality Division of Coastal Management
Wllmingron Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension i Wilmington, North Carolina? 3405
910.796.71.15
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ROY COOPER NORTH CAROL.INA
Governor Environmental Quality
MIC:HAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
November 19, 2020
National Audubon Society
c/o Lindsay Addison
807 East Main Street Suite 2-220
Durham, NC 27701
Dear Ms. Addison:
This correspondence is with reference to the request you submitted to modify State Permit No, 25-19, which was
originally issued to the National Audubon on August 30, 2019 for the construction of offshore sills and oyster reefs
within the Lower Cape Fear River Smith Island complex. This permit was modified on August 25, 2020 for a change
in construction methodology for the oyster reef base layers. State Permit No. 25-19 is due to expire on December 31,
2022.
The action proposed in your submittal consists of the addition of loose oyster shell to 22 existing shell rakes adjacent
to Shell bed Island and Striking Island. According to the proposal, the addition of loose shell is for increase rake
elevation and width with a maximum of 1 ft. above Mean High Water (MHW) (see Figures 1-8 and Table 1). The use
of loose oyster shell would mimic natural shell deposition providing habitat enhancement and marsh protection (see
Narrative). No coastal wetlands would be impacted for this project. No change in footprint for the previously authorized
oyster reefs is proposed with this request.
Upon review of the information provided, the Division of Coastal Management has determined that the proposed action
continues to be consistent with existing State rules and regulations and is in keeping with the original purpose and
intent of the permit, I hereby submit this Letter of Refinement authorizing the modification of State Permit #25-19, as
described in your request dated October 30, 2020 and figures dated received October 20, 2020. By copy of this letter
we are notifying the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Division of Water Resources of our action. please note this
refinement does not alleviate the need to obtain any other local, state or federal permits.
Sincerely,
T��
Tara MacPherson
District Manager
Enclosures
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I 171vlslon of Coastal Mariayernent
Wilmington Office { 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
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