NCDOT 106-12 B-2500 Phase I Major Mod (2)

Permit Class i .
Permit Number
MODIFICATION/MAJOR 106-12
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
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Coastal Resources Commission
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1 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 N.C. Department of Transportation, 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1598
Authorizing development in_ Dare County at Oregon Inlet, Herbert C. Bonner Bridge on
• NC Highway 12 as requested in the permittee's application.dated 10/1/15,
i including the attached final STIP B-2500 Bonner Bridge Phase I SAV Mitigation Plan dated September 2015.
This permit, issued on December 15,2015 , 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.
• ; TIP No. B-2500, Phase I
1) Unless specifically altered herein, this Major Modification authorizes the final STIP B-2500 Bonner
Bridge Phase I submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) Mitigation Plan dated September 2015, and the
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revised workplan drawing Figure 2 dated 12/3/15 which replaces the previously submitted workplan
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• drawing Figure 2. The authorized activities include the construction of a wavebreak structi re that is
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approximately 500-foot long x 5 feet wide x 4 feet tall in Pamlico Sound approximately 3 miles
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southwest of Oregon Inlet.
NOTE: The specific development being permitted does not preclude the remainder of the B-2500
project being built in the Pamlico Sound provided that future development will be constructed
in a way that avoids and minimizes impacts to AECs.
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(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. .` 47"'a''e` ie 62t — Z
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered Braxton C. Davis, Director
hereunder requires further Division approval.
Division of Coastal Management
. All work must cease when the permit expires on
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This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
• No expiration date, pursuant to GS 136-44.7B
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

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N.C. Department of Transportation Permit No. 105-1?..
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
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2) The approved SAV mitigation plan shall not generate any excess mitigation credits.
3) In the event the structure does not perform as intended, after the 5th year of monitoring, or at final close-
out, if requested by the N.C. Division of Coastal Management(DCM), in consultation with the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and N.C. Division of Water Resources (DWR), the permittee shall
remove the structure.
4) The permittee and/or his contractor shall contact the DCM Transportation Project Field Representative
in Elizabeth City at [phone] to request a pre-construction conference prior to project initiation.
DWR, USACE, and other appropriate resource agencies shall also be invited to attend. Discussion
topics shall include verification of the approved orientation and placement of the wavebreak structure. •
5) Placement of the wavebreak structure, wave energy pressure sensors, and bioturbation exclusion •
• treatments shall be limited to the areas as depicted and/or described in the approved SAV mitigation
• plan. All material utilized shall be clean and free from loose dirt or any pollutant except in trace
quantities. No permanent fill material shall be placed at any time outside of the alignment of the
approved wavebreak structure without permit modification. •
6) In accordance with the approved mitigation plan, the permittee shall transplant SAV's that are located in
the footprint of the authorized breakwater structure into gaps among existing SAV's on the leeward side
of the wavebreak structure to contribute to SAV coalescence and a higher percentage of SAV coverage.
1) Floating barges shall be used for construction and shall be removed immediately when they are no
longer needed.
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••• 8) No excavation shall occur within waters or wetlands of the State, either by conventional methods or by
prop wash"kicking", without permit modification.
9) Live concrete shall not be allowed to contact waters of the State or water that will enter waters of the
State.
10) The permittee and/or his contractor shall provide for proper storage and handling of all oils, chemicals,
etc., necessary to carry out the project.
11) Any waste materials and debris associated with construction or other activities shall be disposed of at an
approved upland site or shall be recycled in an environmentally appropriate manner provided
appropriate authorizations from any relevant state, federal, or local authorities are obtained.
12) The high ground construction staging area shall conform to all requirements of the N.C. Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act and the N.C. Department of Transportation's (NCDOT's) Memorandum of
Agreement with the N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources.

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Department of Transportation Permit No. 196-12
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
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Monitoring
13) An as-built report for the wavebreak structure shall be submitted to DCM within 90 days after it has
been constructed. The as-built report shall include an explanation about how the final orientation and
site of the wavebreak structure was chosen, including site selection criteria, modeling methods, and pre-
project bathymetric survey results. The as-built report shall also include an exact GPS location of the
wavebreak structure.
14) Throughout the monitoring period, the permittee shall provide DCM with a location map, planview, and
cross-section drawing of the permanent and temporary locations of the pressure sensors, bioturbation
exclusion treatments and control plots, and quadrats to monitor epibiota on the wavebreak structure,
immediately after they are installed and/or relocated. These figures shall be updated as appropriate.
15) Annual monitoring reports for the SAV mitigation plan shall be provided to DCM and other appropriate
resource agencies for a minimum of five years after mitigation site construction. Progress reports shall
also be provided upon request. Annual monitoring reports shall include an update on the parameters of
the plan that are contributing to or detracting from the overall goals of the plan in terms of SAV
establishment, coalescence of existing patches, and overall persistence. This shall include, but not
necessarily be limited to, monitoring of the following parameters cited in the permittee's application:
wave energy (wave characteristics, water level, tide documentation, wave energy distribution), seagrass
(gap closure, change in seagrass cover, biological disturbance), structure/hard surface (epibiota
coverage), and sediment elevation (digital elevation models).
16) The annual monitoring reports shall include photographs and a written report, including a detailed
description of the monitoring methodology. The annual monitoring reports shall include an analysis of
the baseline vegetation site(s) that were established prior to construction, performance of the relocated
seagrass, and the figures as required by this Major Modification. The annual monitoring reports shall
include seagrass coverage persistence after construction, control sites, methodology for selecting
bioturbation monitoring patch locations, and definition of patch coalescence.
17) There shall be no permanent impacts within the construction access corridor without permit
modification.
18) Any temporary impacts to SAV's or waters of the State that occur during implementation of the
approved SAV mitigation plan shall be monitored and documented in the annual monitoring reports.
19) In accordance with the approved SAV mitigation plan, the wavebreak structure shall be inspected for
damage annually during the five year monitoring period. If monitoring data indicate that damage to the
structure is having a negative effect on SAV coverage, then a remediation plan shall be developed in
coordination with DCM.
20) During project implementation, if it appears as though the SAV acreage is not increasing as expected,
the permittee shall coordinate with DCM and other appropriate agencies to determine whether any
changes to the site are needed to stimulate SAV propagation.

N.C. Department of Transportation Permit No. 106-12
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
• 21) The permittee shall conduct an annual meeting with DCM and other appropriate resource agencies to
discuss and review the annual monitoring reports and monitoring methodology for a minimum of five
years after mitigation site construction.
22) Predator excluder mesh (i.e. bioturbation exclusion treatment) and pressure sensors shall be completely
removed immediately after they are no longer needed, or upon written notice of DCM, whichever occurs
sooner.
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23) If it is determined that additional impacts or project modifications are necessary that are not described in
the approved SAV mitigation plan, a permit modification and/or additional authorization from DCM
shall be required. The permittee shall contact a representative of DCM prior to commencement of any
such activity for this determination and any permit modification.
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24) This permit authorizes only the structures that are expressly and specifically set forth in the permit
application and shown on the approved SAV mitigation plan. No other structures, whether floating or
stationary, may become a permanent part of this project without additional authorization from DCM. •
No non-water dependent uses of structures may be conducted on, in, or over public trust waters without
permit modification.
25) The permittee shall maintain the authorized work in good condition and in conformance with the terms
and conditions of this permit for the life of the permitted wavebreak structure. The permittee is not
relieved of this requirement if he abandons the project without having the permit transferred to a third
party.
26) Unless otherwise approved by DCM, in consultation with USACE and DWR, the approved SAV
wavebreak structure, required signage and markings shall be inspected annually and shall be maintained
in perpetuity and owned by the permittee or its approved designee.
27) During implementation of the mitigation plan, the permittee shall make every attempt to maintain the
same navigation that is currently possible in the project area of Pamlico Sound. If this is not possible,
then adequate notice shall be provided to the public that navigation will be limited during construction.
The notice shall include an estimate of the amount of time that the limited navigation will occur.
28) No attempt shall be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable
waters at or adjacent to the authorized work following completion of construction.
29) The permittee shall install and maintain, at his expense, any signal lights and signals prescribed by the
U.S. Coast Guard, through regulations or otherwise, on authorized structures. This includes the
wavebreak structure and the pressure sensors. At a minimum, permanent reflectors shall be attached to
the wavebreak structure in order to make it more visible during hours of darkness or inclement weather.

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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
30) This permit shall not be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise disposed of to a third party without the
written approval of DCM.
31) The permittee shall coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the N.C. Division
of Water Resources (DWR)regarding the project. The permittee shall provide any permits issued by
USACE and DWR to DCM.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources has assigned the proposed project DWR Project No.
20151222.
NOTE: This Major Modification does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or
local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required.
32) This Major Modification shall be attached to the original of Permit No. 106-12, which was issued on
9/19/12, as well as all subsequent modifications, and copies of all documents shall be readily available
on site when a Division representative inspects the project for compliance.
33) All conditions and stipulations of the active permit remain in force under this Major Modification unless
specifically altered herein.
NOTE: An application processing fee of$475 was received by DCM for this project.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA I I
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PAT L.MCCRORY NICHOLAS J.TENNYSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
October 1, 2015
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N.C. Division of Coastal Management
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1367 US 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909 OCT 0 1 2015
ATTN: Mr. Greg Daisey i)1V O f COA E.IGHNAGEMENT
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NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Request for Modification of the CAMA Major. Development Permit for the
Construction of Wavebreak Structure and Subsequent Study to Serve as Mitigation to
Offset Potential Loss of SAV Habitat During Construction of the Replacement of Bridge
No 11 over Oregon Inlet on NC 12 in Dare County. TIP No. B-2500 Phase I, Debit $475
from WBS Element 32635.1.3
References: CAMA Permit No. 106-12 dated September 19, 2012
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation requests modification to the above referenced
permit, as the mitigation plan to offset potential impact(s) to Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) due
to the replacement of Bridge 11 has been finalized.
The attached Phase I SAV Mitigation Plan proposes a 500-foot long wavebreak structure, engineered to
attenuate wave energies and provide a suitable wave climate to promote SAV coverage. The mitigation
site is located southwest of Bonner Bridge, on a stable shoal that has supported patchy seagrass cover
since at least 2012.
Construction of the structure will occur from barges and equipment will not dredge or be dragged on
the sound bottom. Impacts to the sound bottom will be limited to include the driving of piles, and the
placement of the structure itself. The proposed, 500-foot long Reefmaker structure, is estimated to
have a 0.06 ac (2,500 sq.ft.) benthic footprint.
It is anticipated that any SAV impacts during construction will be offset by relocation into the forecast
wave shadow of the structure. An "as-built" report will be supplied to DCM after installation.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone]
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC 27610-4328
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598

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Monitoring
Monitoring of the SAV mitigation site will be conducted for a period of up to 5 years following
installation of the wavebreak structure, and will include monitoring of wave energy, seagrass,
structure/hard surface, and sediment elevation.A detailed monitoring plan is in the Mitigation Plan.
Proposed Let Date
Construction of the structure may begin as soon as all permits are received.
Regulatory Approvals
CAMA: Request for modification of the existing CAMA permit is hereby made for the above-mentioned
activities. Authorization to debit $475 from WBS 32635.1.3 is hereby given for the permit application
fee.
Section 404 Permit: A request to the US Army Corps of Engineers for Section 404 approval will be sent
under separate cover.
Section 401 Certification: A request to the NC Division of Water Resources for Section 401 approval
will be sent under separate cover.
A copy of this request and its distribution list will be posted on the NCDOT Website at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Environmental. If you have any questions or need additional
information, contact Michael Turchy at [e-mail] or 919 707-6157.
Sincerely,
,c Richard W. Hancock, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit
cc: NCDOT Permit Application Standard Distribution List
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DIV. OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/Landowner Information
Business Name Project Name(if applicable)
North Carolina Department of Transportation B-2500 SAV Mitigation
Applicant 1: First Name MI Last Name
Richard W Hancock
Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name
If additional applicants,please attach an additional page(s)with names listed.
Mailing Address PO Box City State
1020 Birch Ridge Drive Raleigh NC
ZIP Country Phone No. FAX No.
27610 US 919-707-6157 ext. -
Street Address(if different from above) City State ZIP
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
N/A
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 Phone No. 2
ext. - - 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 4) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County(can be multiple) Street Address State Rd.#
Dare Pamlico Sound:35.75084041,-75.58649065 NC-12
Subdivision Name City State Zip
N/A Rodanthe NC n/a-
Phone No. Lot No.(s) (if many,attach additional page with list)
N/A- - ext. N/A,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located? b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Pasquotank 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 DManmade ['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
Dyes ®No work falls within.
N/A
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract(ft.) b. Size of entire tract(sq.ft.)
0 2,495,969 sq.ft or 57.3 acres
c. Size of individual lot(s) d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW(normal high water)or
N/A, NWL(normal water level)
(If many lot sizes,please attach additional page with a list) subtidal NHW or❑NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
Halodule wrightii,Zostera marina, Ruppia maritima
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
No features currently on tract. Tract consists of open water within Pamlico Sound.Area is used for recreational purposes
(boating, fishing).
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacent to the proposed project site.
Recreational(Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge),open space,open water and
commercial(marina).
h. How does local government zone the tract? i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
Open water-Unzoned (Attach zoning compliance certificate,if applicable)
Dyes ❑No ®NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? Dyes No
k. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes,attach a copy. Dyes ®No DNA
If yes,by whom?
I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a Dyes No DNA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
OCT 0 1 2015
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? -);V OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT Dyes No
RALEIGH
(ii)Are there coastal wetlands on the site? Oyes No
(iii)If yes to either(i)or(ii)above,has a delineation been conducted? Dyes ❑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.
Wave attenuation using"reefmaker"wavebreak/sill to promote SAV growth. Site monitoring will include wave energy,SAV
cover,epibiota on wavebreak,biological disturbance and sediment elevation. Monitoring will be conducted for five years
following completion of the project.
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.
Water based construction using one specialized shallow draft push barge with custom mini excavator and 8"spuds,two
shallow draft barges,one landing craft barge with 360°active sonar and internal bilge system,and one standard jetfloat
platform with expandable units. Equipment will be stored at 301 Harbor Road,Wanchese,NC 27981.
d. List all development activities you propose.
Relocate SAV from structure area to leeward side of wavebreak. Reefmaker precast molds will be set up at construction
staging area located at 301 Harbor Road,Wanchese, NC 27981. Reefmaker units and fiberglass pilings will be loaded on
barge and floated to site location with minimal bottom disturbance. Pilings will be jetted and vibrated into substrate andliFLL,it_
of reefmaker units will be placed over and locked into pilings. Seagrasses will have predator excluder mesh installed.SAV,
epibiota,water level and sediment will be montiored for five years.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project,new work,or both? New work
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 2,500 ®Sq.Ft or DAcres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement,public accessway or other area ['Yes No DNA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
n/a
i. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? Dyes No DNA
If yes,will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ['Yes DNo DNA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? Dyes ❑No ®NA
If yes,attach a mitigation proposal.
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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)—(I)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.
f. 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 N/A Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,permittee,and issuing dates.
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i. Wetland delineation,if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (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.
7. Certification and Permission to Enter on Land
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant,and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date 2C/5 Print Name Ric-HAP-1) w4. HA11COCK
Signat
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-4 OCT 0 1 2015
STRUCTURES 'l11. OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
RALEIGH
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
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.
1. DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA CHARACTERISTICS ®This section not applicable
a. (i) Is the docking facility/marina: b. (i)Will the facility be open to the general public?
['Commercial ❑Public/Government ❑Private/Community Dyes ❑No
c. (i)Dock(s)and/or pier(s) d. (i)Are Finger Piers included? Dyes ❑No
(ii)Number If yes:
(iii)Length (ii)Number
(iv)Width (iii)Length
(v)Floating Oyes ❑No (iv)Width
(v)Floating Oyes ❑No
e. (i) Are Platforms included? Oyes ❑No f. (i) Are Boatlifts included? Oyes ❑No
If yes: If yes:
(ii)Number (ii)Number
(iii)Length (iii)Length
(iv)Width (iv)Width
(v)Floating Oyes ❑No
Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions.
g. (i)Number of slips proposed h. Check all the types of services to be provided.
❑Full service,including travel lift and/or rail,repair or
(ii)Number of slips existing maintenance service
❑Dockage,fuel,and marine supplies
❑Dockage('Wet slips")only,number of slips:
❑Dry storage;number of boats:
❑Boat ramp(s);number of boat ramps:
❑Other,please describe:
i. Check the proposed type of siting: j. Describe the typical boats to be served(e.g.,open runabout,
❑Land cut and access channel charter boats,sail boats,mixed types).
DOpen water;dredging for basin and/or channel
['Open water;no dredging required
❑Other;please describe:
k. Typical boat length: I. (i)Will the facility be open to the general public?
Dyes ❑No
m. (i)Will the facility have tie pilings?
Dyes ❑No
(ii)If yes number of tie pilings?
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2. DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA OPERATIONS ®This section not applicable
a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities that will be included in the proposed project.
❑Office Toilets
❑Toilets for patrons;Number: ; Location:
❑Showers
❑Boatholding tank pumpout;Give type and location:
b. Describe treatment type and disposal location for all sanitary wastewater.
c. Describe the disposal of solid waste,fish offal and trash.
d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats be controlled?
e. (i)Give the location and number of"No Sewage Discharge"signs proposed.
(ii)Give the location and number of"Pumpout Available"signs proposed.
f. Describe the special design,if applicable,for containing industrial type pollutants,such as paint,sandblasting waste and petroleum products.
g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be disposed of?
h. Give the number of channel markers and"No Wake"signs proposed.
i. Give the location of fuel-handling facilities,and describe the safety measures planned to protect area water quality.
j. What will be the marina policy on overnight and live-aboard dockage?
k. Describe design measures that promote boat basin flushing?
I. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina,what types of services are currently provided?
m. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within a primary or secondary nursery area?
O yes ❑No
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n. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to any shellfish harvesting area? OCT 0 1 2015
❑Yes ❑No
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o. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to coastal wetlands/marsh(CW),submerged a vatic v etaTfo ( ,
(SB),or other wetlands(WL)? If any boxes are checked,provide the number of square feet affected. LiI GH
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None •
p. Is the proposed marina/docking facility located within or within close proximity to any shellfish leases? Oyes ❑No
If yes,give the name and address of the leaseholder(s),and give the proximity to the lease.
3. BOATHOUSE(including covered lifts) ®This section not applicable
a. (i) Is the boathouse structure(s):
❑Commercial OPublic/Government ❑Private/Community
(ii)Number
(iii)Length
(iv)Width
Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions.
4. GROIN(e.g., wood, sheetpile, etc. If a rock groin, use MP-2, Excavation and Fill.) ®This section not applicable
a. (i) Number
(ii)Length
(iii)Width
5. BREAKWATER(e.g., wood,sheetpile, etc.) ❑This section not applicable
a. Length 500 ft b. Average distance from NHW,NWL,or wetlands
N/A
c. Maximum distance beyond NHW,NWL or wetlands
N/A
6. MOORING PILINGS and BUOYS ®This section not applicable
a. Is the structure(s): b. Number
❑Commercial OPublic/Government OPrivate/Community
c. Distance to be placed beyond shoreline d. Description of buoy(color,inscription,size,anchor,etc.)
Note: This should be measured from marsh edge,if present.
e. Arc of the swing
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a. Proximity of structure(s)to adjacent riparian property lines b. Proximity of structure(s)to adjacent docking facilities.
0.93 mile 4 miles
Note: For buoy or mooring piling,use arc of swing including length
of vessel.
c. Width of water body d. Water depth at waterward end of structure at NLW or NWL
11.5 miles 1-3 ft
e. (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.
To be determined by USCG.
8. OTHER ❑This section not applicable
a. Give complete description:
See SAV mitigation plan and permit modification narrative.
October 1,2015
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction & Background 1
1.1 Project Objective 1
1.2 Existing Conditions 1
2.0 Proposed Mitigation Plan 2
3.0 Construction Implementation and Methodology 4
4.0 Monitoring 6
5.0 Remediation and Long-Term Management 8
6.0 Mitigation Summary 8
7.0 References 9
List of Tables
Table 1. Seagrass and elevation survey results 2
Table 2. 500-foot Reefmaker structure surface area calculations 3
Table 3. Types of vessels used during construction to minimize bottom disturbance 4
Table 4. Mitigation summary 8
List of Appendices
Appendix A: Figures
Figure 1. Project Vicinity
Figure 2. Project Location
Figure 3. Percent Change in Seagrass Cover for Representative Wave Energy Difference of
10% or Greater
Figure 4: Percent Change in Seagrass Cover for Representative Wave Energy Difference of
20% or Greater
Figure 5: Project Construction and Staging
Appendix B: Exhibits
Exhibit 1. Reefmaker"Ecosystem" Units Design— Front Elevation View
Exhibit 2. Reefmaker"Ecosystem" Units Design— Profile View
Exhibit 3. Reefmaker"Ecosystem" Units Design— Plan View
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1.0 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
The Herbert C. Bonner Bridge is reaching the end of its service life and needs to be replaced.
The Bonner Bridge provides the only highway connection for Hatteras Island to the mainland in
Dare County, North Carolina via NC 12 and US 64 (Appendix A, Figure 1). The Bonner Bridge
will be replaced with a new bridge that will provide access to Hatteras Island across Oregon Inlet.
The bridge replacement project is known as State Transportation Improvement Project (STIP) B-
2500, replace bridge 270011 (Herbert C. Bonner Bridge) over Oregon Inlet, NC Improvements.
In 2012 CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. was contracted by the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) to conduct seagrass mitigation to compensate for losses anticipated to
occur during the replacement of the Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet (Fonseca, 2015). This
project is part of a larger long-term effort to determine the best strategy and methodology for
seagrass or submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) restoration and mitigation in North Carolina.
Submerged aquatic vegetation helps stabilize coastal shorelines through rhizome binding of
sediment in shallow nearshore regions, suspended sediment trapping, and wave and current
attenuation. SAV distribution is driven by water depth, light penetration, nutrient loading, salinity,
exposure to waves and currents, biological disturbance and fishing practices, and in particular,
vulnerability to extreme storm events. Because SAV have stabilizing effects on the coastlines
around the areas they inhabit, substantive changes in the SAV community will strongly shape the
physical integrity of the coastline.Also, because SAV provides critically important food and shelter
for fisheries, changes in SAV will affect the fisheries of the future (NCCOS, 2012).
Replacement of the Bonner Bridge will permanently impact approximately 2.66 acres of SAV
areas for which mitigation will be required. Mitigation measures will include removal of the existing
bridge that will unshade 1.38 acres of suitable habitat, and the remaining 1.28 acres will be
mitigated near the project area at the SAV mitigation site described in this plan. This 17-acre
mitigation site will generate 1.3 acres of lift in SAV cover coupled with an additional 0.3 acres of
hard surface habitat suitable for colonization by algae, oysters and other sessile communities.
1.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The objective of this mitigation project is to reduce the amount of wave energy within the project
site to allow for a more continuous cover of SAV (specifically the seagrasses Halodule wrightii
and Zostera marina) to expand, providing increased seagrass acreage and associated ecosystem
services. These services include water quality improvement, aquatic habitat creation, reduced
sediment movement and plant community establishment. The wave break proposed in this
mitigation plan will also create new linkages between intertidal and aquatic environments.
1.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS
The mitigation site (Site S2) is located immediately west of the existing Bonner Bridge (Appendix
A, Figure 2), and was selected as the preferred site following an April 28, 2015 field verification.
It is located on a stable shoal that has supported patchy seagrass cover since at least 1998.
During the April 28, 2015 field verification, a point-intercept survey was conducted at sites S2,
S2A and S4 to determine the beginning and end point of seagrass along each transect and
ultimately the SAV percent cover. Site S2 demonstrated a modest seasonal fluctuation in
seagrass cover, increasing 15 percent since the previous survey conducted in 2012, but only to
26 percent cumulative cover (Table 1). Site S2A was rejected because of an emerging clay lens
observed in the potential planting area (SAV does not grow well in clay). Site S2 was selected
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over Site S4 because of the potential for more change in seagrass cover with gap closure among
the existing patches.
Table 1. Seagrass and elevation survey results
Average Patch Seafloor Elevation
Percent Cover Percent Cover Size(2015) (ht.ht. above MSL in
Site (2015) (2012) (ft2) ft)
Site S2 26 11 26.9 -1.48
Site S2A 3 7 31.2 -2.66
Site S4 54 53 84.6 -2.89
The proposed site will be staked and signed to demarcate the proposed structure location during
the public notice period; additional signage will be posted at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.
2.0 PROPOSED MITIGATION PLAN
This project is intended for mitigation for SAV impacts associated with Phase I of B-2500, the
Bonner Bridge replacement project. A unique and proven engineered structure is proposed to
attenuate wave energies and provide a suitable wave climate to promote SAV coverage. The
wavebreak will be a permanent, `living' structure.
The proposed structure is a 500-foot long wavebreak. The length was determined by iteratively
adjusting the wall length and running wave and seagrass forecasting models (see below) on each
successive wall length until an increase in seagrass cover meeting the mitigation acreage of 1.28
acres was achieved.
The nearest portion of the structure is approximately 900 feet east of the closest existing tidal
channel and approximately 2,200 feet from the deepest portions of that channel. Given this
distance and the observed stability of the shoal over time (Google Earth imagery; 2004, 2006,
2008, 2009, 2011, 2014 and recent NCDOT high resolution imagery 2012, 2015), this distance is
judged to be adequate to avoid any influence of the channel.
The proposed design involves installing a continuous series of innovative wave attenuation
structures, termed "EcoSystem Units", by Reefmaker (http://www.reefmaker.com/marine-
ecosystems). Each wave attenuator -unit" is comprised of a stack of concrete molded trays set
with natural rock material such as granite. These systems are designed to fully attenuate wave
energy while still allowing for the exchange of water and the passage of organisms through and
around the structure's individual components. Moreover, they are designed for use in high energy
wave environments and to survive the passage of large storms such as hurricanes. The proposed
structures are comprised of individual units that are four feet tall and approximately five feet wide
(Appendix B, Exhibits 1, 2, and 3). The benefits of this system include its ability to decrease the
wave energy in the target location and to increase hard surface area serving as epibiota habitat
while reducing the benthic footprint compared to other techniques.
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The Reefmaker systems have a much smaller benthic footprint(25 square feet per unit) to reach
the desired height and have less impact upon installation than a traditional rock wavebreak. A
traditional rock wavebreak of similar size with 2:1 slopes would have a 10,000 square foot benthic
footprint. The proposed, 500-foot long Reefmaker structure, is estimated to have a 2,500 square
foot benthic footprint. The design of the Reefmaker"EcoSystem Units"also provides considerable
surface area for oyster settlement and other biofauna (Table 2). Based on preliminary design it is
anticipated that approximately two units will be submerged below the normal high water level.
Table 2. 500-foot Reefmaker structure surface area calculations
Wave Attenuator Surface Areas
Units(vertical) (sq.ft(ac)) Total Pilings/Units
2 11,413 (0.26) 101
2.5 14,696 (0.34) 101
3 17,978 (0.41) 101
The design and location of the wavebreak was developed by forecasting the wave conditions
(Malhotra and Fonseca, 2007) and the associated change in seagrass cover that was expected
to occur with the presence of the structure. The relationship of wave energy to predicted percent
seagrass cover of the seafloor (Fonseca and Bell, 1998; re-fit with a yet more conservative
_regression model) was utilized to predict the percent seagrass cover of the seafloor with and
without the wavebreak structure present. Change in seagrass cover by creation of the 500-foot
wavebreak was based on the area of wave energy reduction ranging from 10 to 20 percent of
ambient/normal wave energy. This range was judged to provide a conservative estimate of wave
energy reduction over which to forecast seagrass cover while ensuring the target area (1.28
acres) would be met. Figure 3 (Appendix A) shows the forecast for wave energy reduction to 10
percent of the ambient/normal wave energy, creating a wave shadow of approximately 57.3 acres.
The forecast increase in seagrass acreage for the 10 percent assessment in this shadow area is
approximately 0.91 acres. Figure 4 (Appendix A) shows the forecast for wave energy reduction
to 20 percent of the ambient/normal wave energy, creating a wave shadow of approximately 17.3
acres. The forecast increase in seagrass acreage for the 20 percent assessment in this shadow
area is approximately 1.65 acres. The midpoint of the forecast change in seagrass cover in this
10 to 20 percent range of wave energy reduction is a net addition of 1.3 acres.
Construction of the wavebreak structure will impact some existing seagrass patches. These
seagrass patches will be relocated to gaps among patches on the lee side of the wavebreak
structure to potentially accelerate the anticipated gap closure among the seagrass patches. The
effect of the relocation will be tracked as part of the monitoring survey. Specifically, prior to
installation of the wavebreak, a point-intercept survey will be conducted within the footprint of the
wall and construction access corridor (e.g., construction barge). Three parallel lines running the
entire length of the structure and corridor will be surveyed by this method and the percent cover
of seagrass computed to document the amount of seagrass moved. The performance of the
relocated seagrass will be monitored separately from other surveys, but will employ the same
methods.
In addition, the SAV environment within the vicinity of the existing Bonner Bridge will improve
upon the bridge's removal in that shading to these habitats will be eliminated. The SAV habitat
within the existing bridge location and the area of new bridge construction will be monitored as
outlined in Section 4.0.
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3.0 CONSTRUCTION IMPLEMENTATION AND METHODOLOGY
The construction of the Bonner Bridge seagrass mitigation wavebreak structure involves the
following construction phases:
Phase 1 —Reefmaker Casting
• Setting up the casting molds
• Pouring concrete and creating the Reefmaker units at the land base staging site (Figure
5 [Appendix A]) - 301 Harbor Road Wanchese, N.C. 27981)
• Concrete pouring and setting activities will remain in upland staging area
Phase 2—Material Transport
• Materials including pilings, Reefmakers and hardware will be loaded onto the shallow draft
barges and transferred to the site location from the land based staging area (Table 3)
Table 3. Types of vessels used during construction to minimize bottom disturbance
Number of
Vessel Each Vessel Size(Ft.) Draft(In.) Specialized Equipment
Type
• 360°sonar
Landing Craft 1 42 X 13 8.0 • Internal Bilge
Barge • Drill Hole
• Lifting Device
Shallow Draft 2 20 X 40 12.0
Barge • Manual Positioning
Shallow Draft 1 24 X 45 12.0 • Customized Mini Excavator
Barge with 42' Extension Arm
Skiff 3 22 X 10 8.0 • Custom Jack Plates
• Marine Tug Push Knee
Standard
Jetfloat 1 4 X 4 1.0—6.0 • Expandable Units
Platform
Phase 3—Structure Installation
The 24 X 45 shallow draft barge with a 42-foot custom mini excavator will be used in conjunction
with specialized 8.0-inch spuds to minimize benthic impacts (Photos 1 and 2). A separate
expandable standard jetfloat platform will be erected and attached to the working shallow draft
barge. Pilings will be jetted and vibrated to depths of 20 to 30 feet. The units will be systematically
assembled using the mini excavator 42-foot arm. The Reefmaker unit hardware will be installed
following placement. Due to the dynamics of Oregon Inlet, potential entanglement of aquatic
species and issues concerning worker safety, turbidity curtains will not be used during
construction.
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through regulations or otherwise, on authorized facilities. NCDOT will submit a Private Aids to
Navigation Application to the U.S. Coast Guard. The construction schedule is dependent on
receipt of permits, procurement of contractors, and appropriate weather conditions.
SAV and Benthic Habitat minimization and avoidance measures
During material transport and construction extra caution will be taken not to disturb the bottom
habitat. A specialized landing craft barge will be used during transport and construction phases
to assist with supplies and emergency response (Photo 3). The barge will be equipped with 360°
sonar and an internal bilge system that will be used to monitor water level depths to avoid any
impact to existing SAV during construction.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Protection
During construction all precautions will be taken and activities monitored not to impact Threatened
and Endangered Species. Threatened and Endangered Species Protection measures are
addressed in the original CAMA permit additional conditions sections 35 and 36. These conditions
specify:
35) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, the discretionary measures
for the piping plover and three species of sea turtles that are described in the permit
application that include the terms and conditions outlined in the July 10, 2008 United
States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Biological and Conference Opinions shall be
implemented.
36) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, all conditions outlined in the
USFWS Guidelines for Avoiding the West Indian Manatee: Precautionary Measures for
Construction Activities in North Carolina Waters shall be implemented.
4.0 MONITORING
Various aspects of the proposed project will be monitored solely for purposes of identifying
contributing factors affecting success of the SAV establishment, coalescence of existing patches,
and overall persistence. These variables will be monitored through statistically robust design and
sampling and documented in order to advance the science and improve the future of SAV
mitigation success in North Carolina.
SAV Mitigation Site Monitoring
Mitigation site monitoring will be conducted for up to five years after installation of the wavebreak
structure. The methodology for SAV restoration monitoring includes the following:
o Wave Energy: Pressure sensors will be deployed 25 meters in front of and 25 meters
behind the wavebreak to validate wave simulation models. Sensors are cylindrical
(approximately two inches in diameter by 10 inches long) and will be mounted horizontally
on the seafloor approximately six inches above the substrate on an embedded (into the
seafloor) solid base. These sensors will record wave characteristics. They will be set to
record bursts of pressure data every 30 minutes--arr sampling rate of 4 Hz for 128
seconds. These data will also provide water level and tide documentation. During times of
onsite seagrass surveys, these sensors will be systematically but temporarily relocated
across the site to provide a spatially articulated assessment of wave ener distribution
with regard to prevailing conditions. These wave energy maps o e area around each
wavebreak will be used to inform the seagrass survey and determine the onsite
relationships between wave energy distribution and seagrass coverage response.
c Seagrass: Gap closure among seagrass patches and change in seagrass cover will be
evaluated across wave energy regimes (to include at least 57 acres). Four wave energy
regimes (treatments) will be defined by a required re-analysis of the wave energy
distribution of the final wavebreak design and validation. The wave energy regimes will
represen mbien references < 10 percent forecast reduction), low reduction (10 to 33
percent forecast reduction), moderate reduction (34 to 66 percent forecast reduction) and
high wave energy reduction (> 66 percent forecast reduction). The percent reduction
regimes will be defined from a cumulative frequency analysis of the area covered by the
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modeling effort where greater than 10 percent energy reduction was forecast to occur as
the result of the wavebreak structure.
The effect of biological disturbance on seagrass, specifically gap closure will also be
tested. Two bioturbation exclusion treatments will be utilized, one with and one without
exclusionary wire mesh (removed after patch coalescence has occurred). Large gap (four
to six inch) metal mesh will be laid flush on the seafloor and anchored with approximately
one to two-foot long J-shaped rebar stakes. Seagrass shoots would extend through the
large gaps allowing their continued growth and expansion (vis a vis "TERF" method
http://seagrant.mit.edu/eelgrass/background/transplantinq.html; F. Short, UNH). Flush
deployment on the seafloor plus anchoring is performed to prevent entanglement by sea
life, such as diving birds.
Randomly selected seagrass patches will constitute the individual (replicate) test units. To
choose individual test units, a location will be randomly chosen in each forecast wave
energy treatment area. The nearest seagrass patch to that location meeting two criteria
will be selected as a test unit. The individual seagrass patch must first approximately
match the average site patch size (+/- 1 standard deviation). The seagrass patch must
also be separated from the next nearest patch by a minimum of the site average gap
distance. Ten patches will be selected per wave energy treatment; five will be protected
with wire mesh and five will be un-protected. The statistical approach for this experiment
on the effect of waves and biological disturbance on patch expansion is a repeated
measures two-way analysis of variance with wave energy and patch protection as main
effects. The survey will end when patch coalescence begins; at this point the mesh and
stakes will be removed and disposed of appropriately.
o Structure/Hard Surface: Epibiota on the structure will be monitored through the
establishment of randomly-placed, permanent quadrats, stratified by either side of the
wavebreak (exposed versus sheltered side) and by elevation on the structure (near
seafloor, mid-tide, high-tide) for a total of six monitoring strata. Ten quadrats would be
assigned per strata for a total of 60 quadrats. Epibiotic coverage will be evaluated annually
using a repeated measures design. The quantification will be determined based on the
epibiota that recruit, but is anticipated to include percent cover by community type visually
identified to the lowest practicable taxonomy.
o Sediment Elevation: Digital elevation models will be creted,_encompassing the full
forecast extent of wave attenuation out to and includingjdjacent reference areas�un-
affected by the wavebreak to relate seagrass response not only-To—changes in wave
climate but also to quantify any changes in sediment elevation. Sediment accumulation or
loss can strongly affect seagrass coverage and thus is needed to provide explanatory
capacity for seagrass performance. Because the wavebreak structure will be installed on
a flat sand surface, little change in seafloor elevation is anticipated around the structure
as the result of changes in wave energy.Wave refraction should be limited (i.e., no change
in seafloor elevations) and effects should be limited primarily to wave diffraction. Any
changes arising from the structure are anticipated to be minor and immediately adjacent
to the wavebreak itself. The wavebreak is also installed at the seafloor surface to prevent
sand scour under the structure.
The information obtained through the monitoring of this project will substantially increase the state
of seagrass mitigation science by both quantifying the relationship between seagrass cover and
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wave energy and by understanding the difference in the expansion rate of patches among
armored and unarmored patches. Improving the quantification of wave and seagrass landscape
cover will specifically inform future seagrass mitigation efforts using wave attenuation
approaches. Similarly, understanding the relative impact of bioturbation versus waves on
maintenance of seagrass landscapes will inform future mitigation efforts as to the degree (if any)
of bioturbation exclusion needed to effect persistent coverage. Both aspects (waves and
bioturbation) address important information gaps for North Carolina (and elsewhere) regarding
the relative influence of waves and bioturbation on seagrass patchiness and have high intrinsic
value.
Temporary SAV Impact Monitoring
NCDOT will provide an annual update on the SAV areas temporarily impacted by the bridge
construction. This annual update will consist of photographs and a written report on the progress
of the temporarily impacted areas in re-attaining their pre-project abundance. Within three years
after project completion, NCDOT will hold an agency field meeting with DCM to assess if the SAV
areas temporarily impacted by this project have re-attained pre-project abundance (distribution or
coverage).
Existing Bridge SAV Habitat Monitoring
In addition to the proposed mitigation site, the aquatic area in the vicinity of the existing Bonner
Bridge will be monitored upon removal of the bridge to assess whether and/or to what extent the
effects of removing shade will be to SAV and their habitat.
5.0 REMEDIATION AND LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT
The wavebreak will be inspected for damage annually during the five year monitoring period. If
monitoring data indicate that damage to the structure is having a negative effect on SAV coverage,
then a remediation plan will be developed in coordination with DCM. In addition, the annual
inspection will verify that the required signage and markings are present and visible.
6.0 MITIGATION SUMMARY
The implementation of this plan is proposed as mitigation for approximately 2.66 acres of impact
from the B-2500 Bonner Bridge replacement project to existing SAV by creating and affecting the
local marine environment in the vicinity of the bridge, as an attempt to make it more conducive to
the establishment and enhancement of SAV. Table 4 includes a summary of the proposed
mitigation and the estimated acreages of each component.
Table 4. Mitigation summary
SAV Increase
Unshaded Area (Uplift) Due to Hard Surface Increase in
From Existing Wave Attenuation Habitat Area Whavebreak Seagrass
Bridge (ac) of (sq.ft(ac)) Shadow(ac) (lift in ac)
10 to 20% (ac)
1.38 0.91 - 1.65 11,413 (0.3) 17 to 57 1.3
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7.0 REFERENCES
Fonseca, Mark and Susan S. Bell. 1998. "Influence of Physical Setting on Seagrass Landscapes
near Beaufort, North Carolina, USA." Marine Ecology-Progress Series. 171: 109-121.
Fonseca. 2015. Memo on 9 June, 2015 from Mark Fonseca to Kathy Herring at NCDOT RE:
Bonner Bridge Seagrass Mitigation Project (State Project 32635.1.3; TIP B-2500) Task B (Site
Verification) Letter Report.
Google Earth Imagery, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014
Malhotra, A. and M.S. Fonseca. 2007. WEMo (Wave Exposure Model): Formulation, Procedures
and Validation. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS #65. 28 pp.
http://www.ccfhr.noaa.gov/docs/NOS NCCOS 65.pdf
NCCOS. 2012. Habitats of coastal North Carolina.
NCDOT. 2012. High Resolution Aerial Photography.
NCDOT. 2015. High Resolution Aerial Photography.
NCDWQ 401 Water Quality Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act
with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS for the Proposed Replacement of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge
over Oregon Inlet in Dare County, Federal Aid Project No. BRNHF-0012(48), TIP B-2500 (Phase
I). NCDWQ Project No. 20120629. September 7, 2012.
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Appendix A: Figures
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PAT MCCRORY
;7; Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
December 16, 2015
N.C. Department of Transportation
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1598
Dear Sir or Madam:
The enclosed permit constitutes authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act, and
where applicable,the State Dredge and Fill Law,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,
[phone] 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 form.Otherwise,all work
must be carried out in accordance with your application.Modifications,time extensions,and future
maintenance requires 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.
Sincerely,
/y' —
Douglas V. Huggett
Major Permits and Consistency Manager
N.C.Division of Coastal Management
Enclosure
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400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City,NC 28557
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Department of Transportation(NCDOT)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Approximately 3 miles west of the existing Herbert C.
Bonner Bridge over the Oregon Inlet on NC12,Dare County.Project site is located within
the Pamlico Sound.
Photo Index - 2006: 175-7914(A-J, 1-8) 2000: 175-2069(A-J, 1-8)
175-7915(A-J, 19-24) 175-2070(A-H, 20-24)
185-7202(D-P, 1-24) 185-2072(E-O, 1-24)
185-7203(F-L, 1-24) 185-2073(D-M, 1-24)
185-7204(K-P, 14-24) 185-2074(J-O, 14-24)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 3,012,580 Y: 745,664 Rover File:T071015A
Latitude: 35°45'03.54"N Longitude: 75°35'11.99"W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA and D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Date of Site Visit - TBD
Was Applicant Present- TBD
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete: October 1, 2015
Office—Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan— Dare County
Land Classification from LUP—Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: subaquatic vegetation(SAV)mitigation site
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing—N/A
Planned—N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing—N/A
Planned—Wave Break
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
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7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
EXCAVATED FILLED OTHER
2,500 sq. ft. 17 to 57 acres—wave break
(A)Open Water shadow
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(D) Total Area Disturbed: 17 to 57 acres (wave break shadow)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: Open: Yes
SA; HQW (Pamlico Sound)

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BONNER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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8.PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a wave break structure that
is engineered to attenuate wave energies and provide a suitable wave climate to promote
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) coverage. The applicant would also perform a
subsequent study. The proposed project would serve as mitigation to offset potential
loss of SAV habitat during the replacement of Bridge No. 11 over Oregon inlet on NC
Hwy 12, TIP No. B-2500 Phase I, in Dare County.
9.NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
The mitigation site (Site S2) is located approximately 3 miles west of the existing Bonner
Bridge and is entirely within the Pamlico Sound. The site is located on a shoal that has supported
patchy seagrass cover since at least 1998.
Bodie Island forms the northern shoulder of the Oregon Inlet and is a part of the Cape
Hatteras National Seashore, which is administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The
southern end of Bodie Island,including the Oregon Inlet campground and the Oregon Inlet Marina
and Fishing Center,is used for recreation. The Oregon Inlet Marina and Fishing Center is the only
permanent business in the vicinity of the project area, with numerous charter fishing boats
available for hire by the public. The active Oregon Inlet US Coast Guard(USCG) Station is also
in this area. South of the Bonner Bridge are Hatteras Island and the Pea Island National Wildlife
Refuge (Refuge). The Refuge lies within the boundaries of the Seashore and is administered by
the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). A former USCG Station, which is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, is also located in this area.
The Environmental Management Commission has classified the Pamlico Sound as Class
SA; HQW in the area of the proposed mitigation site. The project area is in the Pasquotank River
basin. The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF)has classified all waters in the
proposed area as Coastal Waters,but not a Primary Nursery Area. The waters are designated open
to shellfishing by the Shellfish Sanitation Section of NCDMF. The Pamlico Sound is
approximately 11.5 miles wide in the project area. The sound is approximately 1' to 3'deep on
the shoal chosen for the proposed SAV mitigation project. Numerous submerged aquatic
vegetation(SAV)beds are present in the project area.
DCM issued CAMA Major Permit#106-12 to NCDOT on September.19, 2012 for the TIP
No. B-2500 project. TIP No. B-2500 extends for approximately 15 miles from the southern end
of Bodie Island to the community of Rodanthe. However, the September 19, 2012 permit action
only authorized construction of Phase I of the TIP No. B-2500 project. The September 19, 2012
CAMA Major Permit #106-12 for Phase I construction was legally challenged by the Defenders
of Wildlife and the National Wildlife Refuge Association, represented by the Southern
Environmental Law Center, in October 2012 when they filed a third party request to the Coastal
Resources Commission to file a contested case hearing in the Office of Administrative Hearings
(OAH). On July 29, 2013, a North Carolina Superior Court Judge remanded the case to OAH for
a contested case hearing. On August 12, 2013 DCM issued a letter to NCDOT with a notice that
DCM considers the CAMA Major Permit #106-12 issued on September 19, 2012 authorizing
Phase I of TIP No. B-2500 suspended, and that NCDOT may not undertake any development
activities related to Phase I until further notice. On April 30, 2015, all parties involved in the
challenge of the CAMA permit, as well as a challenge in federal court of the 2010 Record of

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Decision for TIP No. B-2500 and related documents, reached a settlement agreement, which has
begun to be implemented. On August 14, 2015 DCM issued a letter to NCDOT with a notice that
CAMA Major Permit 106-12 is now reinstated and NCDOT may now undertake Development
pursuant to the permit.
When CAMA Major Permit 106-12 was issued on September 19,2012,it contained a permit
condition documenting the finding that DCM did not consider the SAV mitigation plan submitted
with the permit application at that time to be a fmal mitigation plan. The CAMA Permit included
a condition that prior to initiating construction within any area containing SAV's, the permittee
shall submit a fmal SAV mitigation plan to DCM, as well as other appropriate resource agencies.
The permit condition further required that approval of this plan shall be obtained from DCM prior
to initiating construction activities in SAV areas. NCDOT has submitted the Phase I SAV
Mitigation Plan dated September 2015 with the current proposal as the fmal mitigation plan in
fulfillment of the above referenced permit condition.
Project Proposal
The proposed project is intended for mitigation of SAV impacts associated with Phase I of
B-2500. Replacement of the Bonner Bridge will permanently impact approximately 2.66 acres of
SAV areas for which mitigation is required. Mitigation measures will include removal of the .
existing brid" e tEat will unshade 1.38 acres of suitable habitat,and the remainin 1.28 acres would
e mitigated at the SAV mitigation site described in the proposed project An engineered wave
break structure is proposed to attenuate wave energies and provide a suits ave climate to
promote SAV covera e" JThe objective of the SAV Mitigation Plan is to reduce the amount of
wave energy within the project site to allow for a more continuous cover of SAV to expand,
providing increased seagrass acreage and associated ecosystem services.
The design and location of the wave break structure was developed by forecasting the wave
conditions and the associated change in seagrass cover that was expected to occur with the
presence of the structure. The relationship of wave energy to predicted percent seagrass cover of
the seafloor was utilized to predict the percent seagrass cover of the seafloor with and without the
wave break structure present. Change in seagrass cover by creation of the 500' wave break was
based on the area of wave energy reduction ranging from 10 to 20 percent of ambient/normal wave
energy. This range was judged to provide a conservative estimate of energy reduction over which
to forecast seagrass cover while ensuring the target area would be met.
The construction of the SAV mitigation wave break structure would be completed in two
phases. Phase 1 involves the setting up of the casting molds and pouring concrete to create the
units at a land based staging site located in Wanchese, NC. All concrete pouring and setting of
molds would occur in the upland staging area. Phase 2 includes transferring pilings, units, and
hardware to the site location utilizing shallow draft bar es.
"C.:__The proposed structure is a 500' long wave break. he length was determined by iteratively
adjustmg the wall length and running wave and sea ss forecasting models on each successive
wall length until an increase in seagrass cover meeting the mitigation acreage of 1.28 acres was
achieved. The proposed design involves installing a continuous series of wave attenuation
structures. Each wave attenuator"unit" is comprised of a stack of molded concrete trays set with

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BONNER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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natural rock material. These systems are designed to fully attenuate wave energy while still
allowing for the exchange of water and the passage through and around the structure's individual
components. Individual units are 4' tall and approximately 5' wide. Based on preliminary design
it is anticipated that approximately two units would be submerged below the normal high water
level. Pilings would be jetted and vibrated to depths of 20' to 30' and unit hardware would be
installed following placement. Approximately 101 total pilings would be installed. The wave
attenuator units would be set upon stone scour protection,bedding stone(NCDOT Class"B"),and
geotextile fabric.
Sixty permanent quadrats would be established on the wavebreak structure to monitor
epibiota.
The nearest portion of the structure is approximately 900' east of the closest existing tidal
channel and approximately 2,200' from the deepest portion of that channel. This distance and the
observed stability of the chosen shoal over time is thought to be adequate enough to avoid any
influence of the channel.
NCDOT will install and maintain any lights/signals prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard on
authorized facilities. NCDOT would submit a Private Aids to Navigation Application to the U.S.
Coast Guard.
NCDOT will assess the effect of biological disturbance on seagrass by installing
bioturbation exclusion treatments. Large gap(four to six inch)metal mesh would be laid flush on
the Sound bottom and anchored with approximately one to two-foot long J-shaped rebar stakes.
Ten patches would be selected for the bioturbation exclusion study per wave energy treatment,
five would be protected with wire mesh and five would be unprotected. When patch coalescence
begins,the mesh and stakes would be removed.
NCDOT will inspect the wave break structure annually during the five year monitoring
period. If monitoring data indicate that damage to the structure is having a negative effect on SAV
coverage,then a remediation plan would be developed in coordination with the Division of Coastal
Management. This annual inspection would verify that the required signage and markings are
present/visible.
Pressure sensors would be deployed 25 meters in front of and 25 meters behind the
wavebreak. The sensors would be approximately 2 inches in diameter by 10 inches long and would
be mounted horizontally on the seafloor approximately 6 inches above the substrate on an
embedded(into the seafloor) solid base.
Various aspects of the proposed project would be monitored for the purpose of identifying
contributing factors affecting success of the SAV establishment, coalescence of existing patches,
and overall persistence. These variables would be monitored and documented. Mitigation site
monitoring would be conducted for up to 5 years after installation of the wave break structure.
Anticipated Impacts
The proposed SAV Mitigation Plan would have permanent surface water impacts to shallow
bottom habitat of 2,500 sq. ft. from the proposed wave break benthic footprint. There would be
additional impacts to the Sound bottom due to the pressure sensors that are mounted on the seafloor
in front of and behind the wavebreak_Permanent impacts to the Sound bottom would include the
driving of piles, and the placement of the structure. NCDOT has committed to take extra caution
during material transport and construction to not disturb the bottom habitat.
Construction of the wave break structure would impact some existing seagrass patches.
These seagrass patches would be relocated to gaps among patches on the lee side of the wave break

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structure to potentially accelerate the anticipated gap closure among the seagrass patches. The
effect of the relocation would be tracked as part of the monitoring survey.
The proposed wave attenuation structures would have less impact on the Sound bottom when
compared with a traditional rock wavebreak. According to the applicant's proposal, a traditional
rock wavebreak of similar size with 2:1 slopes would have a 10,000 square foot benthic footprint,
whereas the proposed 500-foot long Reefmaker structure would have a 2,500 square foot benthic
footprint.
The forecast for wave energy reduction to 10 percent of the ambient/normal wave energy
would create a wave shadow of approximately 57.3 acres. The forecast increase in seagrass
acreage for the 10 percent assessment in this shadow area is approximately 0.91 acres. The forecast
for wave energy reduction to 20 percent of the ambient/normal wave energy would create a wave
shadow of approximately 17.3 acres. The forecast increase in seagrass acreage for the 20 percent
assessment in this shadow area is approximately 1.65 acres. Therefore, the wave break shadow
would impact approximately 17 to 57 acres.NCDOT has committed to increase seagrass coverage
at this mitigation site by a minimum of 1.3 acres.
The mesh of the bioturbation units would allow seagrass shoots to extend through the
large gaps allowing their continued growth and expansion. Flush deployment of the bioturbation
units on the seafloor plus anchoring would prevent entanglement by sea life,such as diving
birds.
The wave break structure would also provide approximately 11,413 square feet of
additional hard surface habitat suitable for colonization by algae, oysters, and other sessile
communities.
The wave break structure will potentially impede navigation in Public Trust Waters in
the project area. NCDOT will install and maintain any lights/signals prescribed by the U.S. Coast
Guard on authorized facilities. NCDOT will submit a Private Aids to Navigation Application to
the U.S. Coast Guard. The project site also has the potential to be closed to fishing,particularly
when predator mesh is installed on the Sound bottom to prevent bioturbation.
During construction all precautions would be taken and activities monitored not to impact
Threatened and Endangered Species. NCDOT has committed to follow protective measures to
avoid several species in the project area. NCDOT will implement guidelines from the NOAA
Fisheries'Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditions and USFWS Guidelines
for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee: Precautionary Measures for Construction
Activities in North Carolina Water.
This project is part of a larger, long term effort to determine the best strategy and
methodology for SAV restoration and mitigation in North Carolina. Various aspects of the
proposed project would be monitored for up to 5 years purposes of identifying contributing
factors affecting success of the SAV establishment, coalescence of existing patches, and overall
persistence.
Submitted by: Greg Daisey-Elizabeth City District-October 29, 2015

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECO
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A) APPLICANT: NC Department of Transportation County: Dare
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Approximately 3 miles west of Bonner Bridge; project site is within Pamlico Sound
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD REP: 10/01/15 / 6 Al)
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: NO To Be Forwarded:YES / 0
00NSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: NO To Be Forwarded: YES MO 1 1 1�7 iO(�1
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Greg Daisey DISTRICT OFFICE: Elizabeth City
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW:N/A 475(60/401`�B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT: FEE REC'D: $ OR 100%)
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: Advertise: 10/04/15 END OF NOTICE DATE: Comments due: 10/24/15
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: NI DEED REC'D: A
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: 6`\\A-\.n OIVV\ ON: IP 30
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 12/15/15
150 DAY DEADLINE:
MAIL OUT DATE: Circulation: 10/30/15 STATE DUE DATE: Comments due: 11/20/15
FEDERAL DUE DATE: NI A FED COMMENTS REC'D:
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE \0al 01 5 DENY DRAFT ON
I AGENCY 1 DATE OBJECTIONS: NOTES
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NC PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
,Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Coastal Management Director
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Doug Huggett
THROUGH: Cathy Brittingham
FROM: Greg Daisey
SUBJECT: Comments&Recommendations-Major Modification for CAMA Permit No. 106-
12, Oregon Inlet, Herbert C. Bonner Bridge on NC Highway 12 in Dare County.
DATE: November 24,2015
The following are my comments and recommendations regarding the above mentioned proposal.
This request is for a Major Modification related to the STIP B-2500 Bonner Bridge Phase I SAV
Mitigation Plan dated September 2015. Activities include the construction of a 500-foot long
wavebreak structure approximately 3 miles southwest of Oregon Inlet. Based upon my review I
have no objection to the issuance of this permit but offer the following conditions:
It is recommended that this permit does not convey or imply approval of the suitability of
I the excess mitigation generated by this project as compensatory wetland mitigation for any
particular future projects) The use of any portion of the excess mitigation generated by dig--
project as compensatory mitigation for future projects will be approved on a case-by-case
basis during the CAMA permit review and/or consistency process. /tlO
2 Th ermittee shall exercise all available precautions in the day-to-day operations of the
cility to prevent waste from entering the adjacent waters and wetlands.
1.x 3 Nckexcavation r filling shall take place at any time in any surrounding waters outside of
the alignment of the areas indicated on the attached workplan drawings, withoutper1'it
modification. d\e, 1\17 , ScV if \\ A\i ' Eevv\ o -D,(---y 401a cx n.,.Qn
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4tive concrete shall not be allowed to contact waters of the State or water that will enter i eIre
Lv waters of the State.
5 permittee and/or his contractor shall provide for proper storage and handling of all
Xils,chemicals, etc.,necessary to carry out the project.
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1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 I 252-264-3723[fax]

NCDOT—CAMA Permit No. 106-12,Dare County
Major Modification Comments and Recommendations
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Y 6 Construction staging are shall be located only in upland ar as,and not in welds or �i. (\
waters of the State. AO net t(S s o �e Q J �, ",`�
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escribed by the U.S. Coast Guard,through regulation or otherwise, on the authorized
facilities. At a minimum,permanent reflectors shall be attached to the structure in order
to make it more visible during hours of darkness or inclement weather.
8 e 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 project without having the permit transferred to a third
p3'
9 If it is determined that adna anent and/or tempo; impacts are necessary that
are not shown on th attached workplan drawing(s),or described in the authorized permit
app icati — a permit modification and/or additional authorization from the N.C. Division
of Coastal Management(DCM) shall be required. In addition, any changes in the
A ` approved plan may also require a permit modification and/or additional authorization
fob from DCM. The permittee shall contact a representative of DCM prior to
commencement of any such activity for this determination and any permit modification.
10 This permit authorizes only the structures that expressly and specifically set forth in
the permit application and shown on thc-attached workplan drawindiD, No other
/structures,whether floating or stationary,may become a permanent part of this project
\/ without additional authorization from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management. No
non-water dependent uses of structures may be conducted on, in, or over public trust
waters without permit modification.
11)1.6/attempt shall be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of
✓' all navigable waters at or adjacent to the authorized work.
12 e permittee shall provide the N.C. Division of Coastal Management with the exact
GPS location of the mitigation site.
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13 y subsequent changes to the mitigation plan authorized by this CAMA permit shall-
require additional authorization from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management.
14 The permittee and/or his contractor shall contact the DCM Transportation Project Field
Re esentative in Elizabeth City at(252) 264-3901 to request a pre-construction
onference prior to project initiation.

NCDOT— CAMA Permit No. 106-12, Dare County
Major Modification Comments and Recommendations
Page 3
15 The permittee shall coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the
N.C. Division of Water Resources (DWR) regarding the project. The permittee shall
provide any permits issued by USACE and DWR to DCM.
16 Any waste materials and debris associated with construction or other activities shall be
/disposed of at an approved upland site or shall be recycled in an environmentally
``j appropriate manner provided appropriate authorizations from any relevant state, federal,
or local authorities are obtained.
NOTE: Implementation of the approved SAV mitigation plan is anticipated to provide at
least 1.28 acres of increased SAV coverage in Pamlico Sound in addition to 1.38
\7acres of SAV compensatory mitigation credit for the removal of the existing
Herbert C. Bonner Bridge.
NOTE: This Major Modification does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional
�state, federal or local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required.
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Staples, Shane
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:39 PM
To: Brittingham, Cathy
Cc: Huggett, Doug
Subject: B-2500 SAV Mitigation
Attachments: B-2500 SAV Mitigation, Wave-Break Structure.pdf
Attached no comment coversheet. Project plan addresses concerns (avoidance and minimization, monitoring, etc.) that
were brought forward during the numerous scoping meeting.
Shane
Shane F. Staples
Fisheries Resource Specialist
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
252 948 3950 office
[e-mail]
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27817
Nothing Compares--
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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PAT MCCRORY
Governor
RECEIVED DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Environmental NOV 0 2 10.15
Quality
DCM-Fisheries
October 30, 2015 WARO
MEMORANDUM
TO: Shane Staples,Fisheries Resource Specialist
Division of Coastal Management, WaRO
FROM: Doug Huggett,Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham,Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE&FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx.3 miles W.of Bonner Bridge;Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
XThis 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 /P/4S
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1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Wilson, Travis W.
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 11:09 AM
To: Brittingham, Cathy
Cc: Daisey, Greg
Subject: Bonner SAV
Attachments: CAMA B-2500 SAV.pdf
I have attached the DCM cover sheet for the Bonner SAV mitigation. WRC does not have any additional comments on
this project. The mitigation plan and subsequent application contain information consistent with previous meetings and
conversation related to the SAV mitigation proposal.
Travis W.Wilson
Eastern Region Highway Project Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
1718 Hwy 56 West
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Travis.Wilsonncwildlife.orq
ncwildlife.org
n You
Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C.Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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1110.,.7! PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental
Quality
October 30, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Travis Wilson
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE&FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound,Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE //-
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1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax)
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PAT MCCRORY
COI P,PIOI
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental
Quality
October 30, 2015 CEI \E D
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MEMORANDUM NOV 1 6 2015
TO: Charlan Owens, District Planner ON. OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Division of Coastal Management RALEIGH
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator.
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNE DATE (fl- (�
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1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
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PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental
Quality
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MEMORANDUM is ; �
TO: Cathy Brittingham, NCDOT Projects Coordinator • NOV 1 6 2015
Division of Coastal Management
(;iv OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FROM: Charlan Owen ICP, NE DCM District Planner RALEIGH
Division of Coastal Management
•
SUBJECT: Major Permit Request by the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to •
install a 500 foot long wave break with associated monitoring and safety
equipment in the Pamlico Sound; approximately 3 miles west of the Bonner
Bridge, in Dare County.
Date: November 10, 2015
Consistency Determination: The request is consistent with/not in conflict with the Dare
County 2009 Land Use Plan certified by the CRC on February
24, 2011.
Overview: The project site consists of approximately 57 acres of shoal area in the Pamlico
Sound approximately 3 miles west of the Bonner Bridge. The sound is approximately 11.5
miles wide in this location. Water depths are approximately 1 to 3 feet at the site. The sound
is classified as SA: HQW at the project site and is open to shellfishing. The shoal has
supported patchy seagrass since at least 1998 and numerous submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAV) beds are currently present.
Installation of a 500 foot long wave break with associated monitoring and safety equipment is
proposed. The wave break will be created using a series of wave attenuator pylon units.
Approximately 101 pylon units will be installed. Each pylon unit will consist of a fiberglass
piling center support encircled by stacked, 1 foot high by 5 foot wide by 5 foot deep concrete
molded trays set with stone material. Pilings will be placed 5 foot on center, creating a
continuous wave break. The stacked trays will be locked onto the pilings. Each pylon unit will
be placed on a geotextile covered with bedding stone. When installed, each pylon unit will be
approximately 9 feet tall. Lights/signals on the pilings will be installed as required under a
Private Aids to Navigation Appplication to the U. S. Coast Guard. The molded trays will be
cast at a land based staging site in Wanchese. The trays, pilings and associated hardware
will be transferred to the project site by shallow draft barges.
This project is intended to meet SAV impact mitigation requirements associated with
replacement of the Bonner Bridge (CAMA Major Permit 106-12). The bridge replacement will
impact approximately 2.66 acres of SAV areas. SAV mitigation will include removal of the
existing bridge to unshade 1.38 acres of suitable habitat and installation of the wave break to
create 1.28 acres of SAV coverage. The wave break will reduce wave energy, providing a
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more suitable climate for SAV coverage at the shoal. Forecast models indicate that the 500
foot length will meet the mitigation acreage requirement. Between 17 to 57 acres will be
within the wave break shadow of reduced wave energy. NCDOT has committed to increase
seagrass coverage at the site by a minimum of 1.3 acres.
Monitoring of the SAV mitigation site will be conducted for a period of up to 5 years following
installation of the wave break to identify contributing factors affecting the success of SAV
establishment, coalescence of existing patches and overall persistence. Monitoring of wave
energy, SAV cover, epibiota on the structure/hard surface, biological disturbance and
sediment elevation will be conducted. The project is part of a larger, long term effort to
determine the best strategy and methodology for SAV restoration and mitigation in North
Carolina.
During construction, all precautions will be taken and activities monitored to avoid impacts to
Threatened and Endangered Species. NCDOT will implement guidelines from the NOAA
Fisheries' Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditions and USFWS Guidelines
for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee: Precautionary Measures for Construction
Activities in North Carolina Water.
The wave break structure will be located at least 900 feet east of the closest existing tidal
channel and approximately 2,200 feet from the deepest portion of that channel. This distance,
and the observed stability of the chosen shoal over time, is thought to be adequate enough to
avoid any influence on the channel.
A review of potential historic/archaeological resources was not provided.
Anticipated impacts resulting from this project are expected to include: the filling of 2,500 sq.
ft. of Public Trust Area/Estuarine Waters Area of Environmental Concern (AEC).
A 17 to 57 acre wave break shadow is anticipated.
Basis for Determination:
The project is located within the Pamlico Sound. As indicated on Page 217, the
"Conservation" designation also applies to all CAMA Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs).
As indicated on Page 217, the purpose of the Conservation classification is to provide for the
effective long-term management and protection of significant, limited, or irreplaceable areas.
A glossary of terms used in the policy statements is provided on Page 139. These include:
Advocate: to promote or encourage
Encourage: to favor or foster (also see support)
Recognize: to show awareness of an issue or condition
Shall: mandatory, not optional; a more formal term for"will"
Should: preferred or recommended but not mandatory in all cases
Support: to foster; may imply financial support
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' North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality MEMORANDUM
Division of Coastal Management Page 3 of 4
The following LUP policies may be applicable to this request:
Public Access:
Policy PA#1, Page 142.
"Dare County supports the preservation and protection of the public's right to
access and use of the public trust areas and waters."
Land Use Compatibility:
Policy LUC#15, Page 159.
"The Dare County Board of Commissioners supports the protection of structures,
lands, and artifacts that have been identified by the NC Department of Cultural
Resources, Division of Archives and History, as archaeologically or historically
significant. On a case-by-case basis individual protection/management strategies
should be implemented to ensure archaeological and/or historical resources are
not destroyed."
Natural Hazards:
Estuarine Systems
Policy NH#2, Page 180.
"Estuarine shoreline development should continue to be managed to protect and
preserve the natural resources of the estuarine waters and the estuarine
shoreline. The appropriate tools for this are the existing CAMA permit program
and the Areas of Environmental Concerns (AECs) designated under the CAMA
program..."
Implementation Strategy, Page 180.
"1. Rely on existing CAMA AEC regulations to address development
activities along the ocean beaches, estuarine shoreline, and other
public trust areas in unincorporated Dare County..."
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Water Quality:
Fisheries Resources
Policy WQ#11, Page 193.
"Dare County recognizes the importance of our surrounding waters that serve as
habitats for the area's abundant fisheries resources. The continued productivity
of Dare County's fisheries shall be fostered through restoration and protection of
the unique ecosystems upon which they depend. Dare County supports
measures to protect and preserve designated primary nursery areas by the
Division of Marine Fisheries..."
Local Areas of Concern:
Policy LAC#4, Page 200.
"Dare County encourages federal and state regulatory agencies to consider
fast-tracking of public purposes projects..."
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
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PAT MCCRORY
Governor
. DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental
Quality
October 30, 2015
j ‘ ECEI 1Ir ED
MEMORANDUM
Nov 1 ,0 2015
OIV. OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
TO: Donna Creef, Planning Director RALEIGH `
Dare County `
:x` i#3 s F V
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing (coordinator'' jz
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE I L—
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1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
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n1r� f� Governor
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October 30, 2015 water�uati.v "c q"'1oaal
MEMORANDUM
TO: Patti Fowler, Shellfish Sanitation
NC DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx.3 miles W.of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound,Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center,do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED j --- POI4ATE
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality NOV 06 2015
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax)
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LD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental
Quality
October 30, 2015
Stu - t3e4-
MEMORANDUM
TO: Renee Gledhill-Early
NC Department of Cultural Resources
FROM: Doug Huggett,Major Permits Processing Coordinator ��
C/O Cathy Brittingham,Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management NC
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE& FILL Permit Application Review 11- 45.
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation ttlktgt5
Project Location: Approx.3 miles W.of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound. Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
k 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.
DATE 1• / ?�
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RECEIVED PAT MCCRORY
Governor
NOV 0 2 2015 DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Environmental ram . aa:
DOA
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Quality STATE PROPERTY
October 30, 2015 OFFICE I, ECEIVED
MEMORANDUM DEC 0 8 2015
TO: Tim Walton, Manager v. OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
State Property Office RALEIGH
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing tobrdinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, c/o DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
4
tA Chi This office has no comment on the proposed project.
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41 eA1° L This office approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
d��� incorporated. See attached.
Vj.
O� This office objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED DATE `a- `
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PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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Environmental
Quality
October 30, 2015
MEMORANDUM ` 2015
DENR-LAND QUALITY
TO: Lee Padrick STCRMWATER PERMITTING
Division of Community Assistance
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
is 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 //2 'r
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PAT MCCRORY
Govern
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Environmental �CFJVED/NCDENp�pyyB
Quality
October 30, 2015 NOV 2 2015
MEMORANDUM Water9on Qualify Regional
WastOinerationsegional Section
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TO: Garcy Ward, Environmental Senior Specialist
NCDOT Project Coordinator
DWR: Water Quality, WaRO
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W.of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: ' This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. S o-o et.c m t✓y 5
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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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
wet'Wary.
Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
I hrector
March 21,2016
Dare County
NCDWR Project No.20151222 v.2
TIP B-2500 Phase I
APPROVAL of 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Philip S. Harris, iII,P.E.,CPM
Natural Environment Section I lead
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina,27699-1598
Dear Mr. Harris:
You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below,for the following impacts for the purpose of
constructing a 500 ft. long by 4.79 ft.high habitat enhancement structure in Pamlico Sound in Dare County:
Open Water Impacts in the Pasquotank River Basin
Site Open Water Fill(ac)
0.06
The project shall be constructed in accordance with your application dated received February 19,2016. After
reviewing your application,we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification
Number 3885. This certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit 27 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In
addition,you should acquire any other federal,state or local permits before you proceed with your project including
(but not limited to)Sediment and Erosion Control,Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This
approval will expire with the accompanying 404 permit.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application(unless modified below).
Should your project change,you must notify the NCDWR and submit 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 the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project(now or in the future)exceed one acre,or of total
impacts to streams(now or in the future)exceed 150 linear feet,compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506(h)(6)and(7). Additional buffer impacts may require compensatory mitigation
as described in 15A NCAC 2B.0259. For this approval to remain valid,you must adhere to the conditions listed in
the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
State of North Carolina linsironmental Quality Water Resources
1617 Mat Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone:[phone]
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Condition(s)of Certification:
I. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,rules,
regulations,or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies(i.e.local,state,and federal)
having jurisdiction,including but not limited to applicable buffer rules,stormwater management rules,soil
erosion and sedimentation control requirements,etc.
2. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the certification and to the drawings
submitted for approval. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)and 15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)and(c)(2)]
3. During the construction of the project,no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S.,or
protected riparian buffers.[l5A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(2)]
4. If work conditions require barges,they shall be floated into position and then sunk. The barges shall not be
sunk and then dragged into position.Under no circumstances should barges be dragged along the bottom of the
surface water. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(bX3)
5. Adherence to The Guidelines for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee: Precautionary Measures for
Construction Activities in North Carolina Waters will be required throughout construction.
6. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants,hydraulic fluids,or other toxic materials. [15A NCAC
02H.0506(b)(3)]
7. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper
design,installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect
surface waters standards[15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)and(c)(3)]:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design,installation,operation,and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must
be such that they equal,or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North
Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction
sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil)projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits
associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites,the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed,operated,
and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining
Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
8. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by
this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H.0506(b)(3)and(c)(3)]
9. Native riparian vegetation(ex. list trees and shrubs native to your geographic region)must be reestablished
within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of
construction.
10. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water
quality standards(including any requirements resulting from compliance with§303(d)of the Clean Water Act)
and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If NCDWR determines that such standards or
laws are not being met(including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use)or that State or federal law
is being violated,or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance,NCDWR may reevaluate and
modify this certification. [l5A NCAC 02B.0200]
11. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Resources within 24
hours of discovery. [15A NCAC 02B.0506(b)(2)]

12. Upon completion of the project(including any impacts at associated borrow or waste site),the NCDOT
Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form"to notify
NCDWR when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. (15A NCAC 0211.0502(0]
13. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on site at the construction site at all times. In
addition,the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any,shall be maintained with the
Division Engineer and the on-site project manager. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)and 15A NCAC 02H .0506
(b)(2)and(c)(2)]
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition
with the office of Administrative Hearings within sixty(60)days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered
filed when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm,except
for official state holidays. The original and one(I)copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of
Administrative Ilearings.
The petition may be faxed-provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of
Administrative Hearings within five(5)business days following the faxed transmission.
The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes,General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please contact Garcy Ward at(252)946-6481 or [e-mail].
ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
10)v)
S.Jay Zimmerman, Director
Division of Water Resources
Attachments(General Certifications and Certificate of Completion form)
Electronic copy only distribution:
Tracey Wheeler, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Field Office
Rodger Rochelle,NC Department of Transportation
Chris Rivenbark,NC Department of Transportation
Colin Mellor,NC Department of Transportation
Dr.Cynthia Van Der Wiele,US Environmental Protection Agency
Gary Jordan, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Travis Wilson,NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Clay Willis, NC DOT Division 1
Greg Daisey, DCM, Elizabeth City
Cathy Brittingham, DCM, Raleigh
Garcy Ward,NC DWR, Washington Regional Office
File Copy

Brittingham, Cathy
From: Wheeler, Tracey L SAW <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2015 3:39 PM
To: Brittingham, Cathy
Cc: Ward, Garcy; Rivenbark, Chris
Subject: B 2500 SAV Mitigation Wave break structure (UNCLASSIFIED)
Attachments: DCM Request for comment.pdf
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Cathy,
Please see the attached. NCDOT is going to submit an application to us for the structure. We will assess the
potential impacts at that time. Call me if you have questions.Tracey
Tracey L. Wheeler
Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office
2407 West 5th Street
Washington, North Carolina 27889
[phone]
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at
http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=136:4:0.
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
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RECIE® PAT MCCRORIC. Y
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental NOV 0 2 2015
Quality
U.S.ARMY CORPS� G
October 30,2015 `�Vasltingte°Regulatory
ld
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tracey Wheeler
US Army Corps of Engineers
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE&FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx.3 miles W.of Bonner Bridge;Project site w/in Pamlico Sound,Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center,do DWR Wetlands Unity
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are 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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SIGNED DATE
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State of North Carolina Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2015-02207 County: Dare U.S.G.S.Quad:NC-OREGON INLET
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Permittee: NC Department of Transportation
Phil Harris
Address: 1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh.NC.27699-1598
Telephone Number:
Size(acres) 57 acres Nearest Town Nags Head,
Nearest Waterway Atlantic Ocean River Basin Albemarle
USGS HUC 03010205 Coordinates Latitude:35.75084041
Longitude:-75.58649065
Location description: The project area is a 57 acre area located southwest of Bonner Bridge and Oregon Inlet near a stable
shoal in the Pamlico Sound.
Description of projects area and activity: NCDOT proposes to construct a 500 foot long wavebreak structure designed to
attenuate wave energy and improve habitat function.The project was designed to meet mitigation requirements established in
the NCDCM Major Permit to replace Bonner Bridge in Oregon Inlet,Dare County.North Carolina.See also SAW-1993-
03077
Applicable Law: ® Section 404(Clean Water Act,33 USC 1344)
® Section 10(Rivers and Harbors Act,33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number or Nationwide Permit Number:NWP 27 Aquatic Habitat Restoration,
Establishment,and Enhancement Activities.
SEE ATTACHED RGP or NWP GENERAL,REGIONAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached
conditions and your submitted application and attached information dated 02/19/2016. Any violation of the attached conditions
or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, a Class I
administrative penalty,and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide authorization is modified,suspended
or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this
verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all requirements of the modified
nationwide permit. If the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended,revoked,or is modified,such that the activity would
no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit,activities which have commenced(i.e.,are under construction)
or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit,will remain authorized provided the activity is completed
within twelve months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration,modification or revocation,unless discretionary authority has
been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify,suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404(as indicated above)may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Quality(telephone [phone])to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act(CAMA),prior
to beginning work you must contact the N.C.Division of Coastal Management in Elizabeth City,NC,at(252)264-3901.
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal,State
or local approvals/permits.
If there are any questions regarding this verification,any of the conditions of the Permit,or the Corps of Engineers regulatory program,
please contact Tracey Wheeler at 910-251-4627 or Tracey.L.Wheeleramsace.armv.mil.
WHEELER.TRACEY.L. "�a.�"
Corps Regulatory Official: 1271895182 °'"'s"m .. �.
"",e:isa'"" """ Date: 04/01/2016
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Expiration Date of Verification: 03/18/2017

Determination of Jurisdiction:
A. 0 Based on preliminary information,there appear to be waters of the US including wetlands within the above described project
area. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process
(Reference 33 CFR Part 331).
B. ® There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations,this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
C. ❑ There are waters of the US and/or wetlands within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(CWA)(33 USC§ 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,
this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
D. 0 The jurisdictional areas within the above described project area have been identified under a previous action. Please reference
jurisdictional determination issued . Action ID:SAW-
Basis For Determination: Project area is located entirely below OHWM in the tidal waters of Oregon Inlet and
Pamlico Sound.
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps'Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site
identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security
Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants,or anticipate participation in USDA programs,you should request
a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service,prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B
and C above).
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this
determination,you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you will find a
Notification of Appeal Process(NAP)fact sheet and request for appeal(RFA)form. If you request to appeal this determination you
must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Jason Steele,Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW,Room 10M15
Atlanta,Georgia 30303-8801
Phone:[phone]
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps,the Corps must determine that it is complete,that it meets the criteria for appeal
under 33 CFR part 331.5,and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you
decide to submit an RFA form,it must be received at the above address by
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence.**
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WHEELER.TRACEY.L.1271895182 �.Wq ELERTMCEY(L 3]te95 W=�W=
Corps Regulatory Official: UaK ID16«01169e1{«
Tracey Wheeler
Date of JD: 04/01/2016
Expiration Date of JD: 04/01/2021
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so,please complete our customer Satisfaction Survey online at http://regulatorv.usacesurvey.com/.

SAW-2015-02207
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1.This project does not meet standards described in the USACE Mitigation Rule and may not be used to provide
compensatory mitigation for impacts authorized by any USACE permits.
2.NCDOT must coordinate with USCG to satisfy marking and lighting requirements for the structure.
3.If functional uplift is not achieved,NCDOT must coordinate with USACE to determine appropriate remedial action,which
may include removal of the structure.

Action ID Number: SAW-2015-02207 County: Dare
Permittee: NC Department of Transportation
Phil Harris
Project Name: NCDOT/Bridge 11 Bonner Bridge/Wavebreak/SAV Habitat Enhancement
Structure
Date Verification Issued: 04/01/2016
Project Manager: Tracey Wheeler
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit,
sign this certification and return it to the following address:
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Attn: Tracey Wheeler
2407 West 5th Street
Washington,North Carolina 27889
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers representative. Failure to comply with any terms or conditions of this authorization may
result in the Corps suspending, modifying or revoking the authorization and/or issuing a Class I
administrative penalty, or initiating other appropriate legal action.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in
accordance with the terms and condition of the said permit,and required mitigation was completed in
accordance with the permit conditions.
Signature of Permittee Date

Brittingham, Cathy
From: Brittingham, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:26 AM
To: Rivenbark, Chris; Turchy, Michael A
Cc: Daisey, Greg;Tracey Wheeler([e-mail]); Ward, Garcy
([e-mail])
Subject: B-2500 Phase I SAV mitigation plan, CAMA Permit Major Modification
Attachments: B-2500 Major Modification.pdf
Hello,
Please find attached a Major Modification of CAMA Permit No. 106-12 authorizing the B-2500 Phase I SAV
Mitigation Plan.
A paper copy will be sent to NCDOT in Raleigh.
Please let me or Greg Daisey know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Cathy Brittingham
Cathy Brittingham,Transportation Project Coordinator
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
[phone] phone
[e-mail]
Mailing Address: •
c/o DWR Wetlands Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street
Archdale Building
12th Floor, Room 1204G
Raleigh,NC 27604
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
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Rivenbark, Chris
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 11:49 AM
To: Brittingham, Cathy; Daisey, Greg
Cc: Turchy, Michael A; Paugh, Leilani Y; Herring, Kathy
Subject: RE:A few questions, B-2500 Phase I mitigation plan
Attachments: Exhibit 2 Reefmaker Ecosystem Units Design - Profile View.pdf
Cathy,
We've provided answers to your questions below. The information that Randy Boyd provided you yesterday was
completed for construction purposes and should be considered as supplemental with one exception. We have replaced
Exhibit 2 from the mitigation plan which no longer shows stone scour protection and bedding stone.The rest of the
mitigation plan remains valid.
1. Wfhat will be the as-built height of the wavebreak structure?The structure is designed with 4 units each^'1
%foot tall. The wave attenuation structure total height above the sediment is' 4 feet. MHW is estimated at"2
\di' feet at the site and —2 units will submerged at MHW iIthe wavebreak structure or any portion of the wavebreak shadow within the USFWS or NPS proclamation
undary? Yes, it falls within USFWS's boundary. And if so, is a SUP or other type of permit required by USFWS
d/or NPS? No, per communication between Dennis Stewart(PINWR)and Kathy Herring (NCDOT).
3. On page 3 of the SAV mitigation plan, it states that: "...a point-intercept survey will be conducted within the
footprint of the wall and construction access corridor....to document the amount of seagrass
moved..." Elsewhere in the report and application, references are only made to impacts within the footprint of
1,, ..!..... the wave break structure, I think. Would you please provide information about le construction corridor—
dimensions and estimated impacts. The structure will be constructed via spud barges with no additional
impacts anticipated. �.._.___/
4. Does the benthic footprint of the wavebreak structure stated in the application cover letter as 2,500 square feet
include the full extent of the
stone scour protection and bedding stone? Stone scour protection and bedding stone will not be utilized for this
0 structure. Please see the attached revised Exhibit 2.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions and thank you for your help.
Chris Rivenbark
Project Development& Environmental Analysis
Natural Environment Section
North Carolina Department of Transportation
919-707-6152 office
crivenbarkncdot.gov
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
1020 Birch Ridge Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Brittingham, Cathy
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2015 1:39 PM
To: 'Randy Boyd'
Subject: RE: Bonner Bridge Mitigation Plan
Thanks Randy!
FYI, I shared these with the DCM Field Rep Greg Daisey and NCDOT staff(Chris Rivenbark and Michael
Turchy).
I am glad we received these current plans before the final permit decision. That way we don't have to go
through a permit modification....
Sincerely,
Cathy
Cathy Brittingham,Transportation Project Coordinator
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
[phone] phone
[e-mail]
Mailing Address:
c/o DWR Wetlands Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street
Archdale Building
12th Floor, Room 1204G
Raleigh,NC 27604
Please visit www.nccoastalmanapement.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
From: Randy Boyd [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent:Thursday, December 03, 2015 1:05 PM
To: Brittingham, Cathy<[e-mail]>
Subject: Bonner Bridge Mitigation Plan
Per our conversation,these are the plans.
From: [e-mail] fmailto:[e-mail]]
Sent:Thursday, December 03, 2015 7:40 AM
To: Randy Boyd <[e-mail]>
Subject: Message from KM_C364e
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Rivenbark, Chris
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 11:19 AM
To: Tracey Wheeler([e-mail]);Ward, Garcy
Cc: Al-Ghandour, Majed N; Brittingham, Cathy; Chapman, Amy; Daisey, Greg; Fritz Rohde -
NOAA Federal; [e-mail];Jennings, Jerry D; Keith Hanson; Koch, Thomas K;
Carpenter,Kristi; Mellor, Colin; Staley, Mark K; Staples, Shane;Thomas, Roger D;Wilson,
Travis W.;Twisdale,John W;Ward, Garcy;Wilkins, Ronald B;Willis, Thomas C; Feulner,
Brett M; Griffin, Randy W; Paugh, Leilani Y; Turchy, Michael A; McCann, Nora A; Herring,
Kathy
Subject: Permit Application for B-2500 SAV Mitigation Site, Dare County
The permit application for the B-2500 Phase I SAV Mitigation Site (Nationwide 27) has been prepared. The electronic
copy can be viewed/downloaded at
https://xfer.services.ncdot.gov/pdea/PermApps/B-2500/
This email serves as our permit application submittal to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N.C. Division of Water
Resources.
Chris Rivenbark
Project Development& Environmental Analysis
Natural Environment Section
North Carolina Department of Transportation
[phone] office
crivenbark a( ,ncdot.gov
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
1020 Birch Ridge Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
Nothing Compares -t
Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C.Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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PAT McCRORY
Governor
NICHOLAS J. TENNYSON
Secretary
Transportation
November 24,2015
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
L . ,.� keg Y E D
Regulatory Field Office
2407 West 5th Street NOV 2 4 2015
Washington,NC 27889
LXV. OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
ATTN: Ms. Tracey Wheeler RALEIGH
NCDOT Coordinator
Subject: Request for a 404 Nationwide 27 Permit for the Construction of Wavebreak Structure and
Subsequent Study to Serve as Mitigation to Offset Potential Loss of SAV Habitat During
Construction of the Replacement of Bridge No 11 over Oregon Inlet on NC 12 in Dare
County. TIP No. B-2500 Phase I,WBS Element 32635.1.3
Dear Madam:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation requests issuance of the above referenced permit to offset
potential impact(s)to Submerged Aquatic Vegetation(SAV)due to the replacement of Bridge 11.
The attached Mitigation Plan proposes a 500-foot long wavebreak structure, engineered to attenuate wave
energies and provide a suitable wave climate to promote SAV coverage. The mitigation site is located southwest
of Bonner Bridge,on a stable shoal that has supported patchy seagrass cover since at least 2012.
Construction of the structure will occur from barges and equipment will not dredge or be dragged on the sound
bottom. Impacts to the sound bottom will be limited to include the driving of piles, and the placement of the
structure itself. The proposed, 500-foot long Reefmaker structure is estimated to have a 0.06 ac (2,500 sq. ft.)
benthic footprint.
It is anticipated that any SAV impacts during construction will be offset by relocation into the forecast wave
shadow of the structure.
Monitoring
Monitoring of the SAV mitigation site will be conducted for a period of up to 5 years following installation of the
wavebreak structure, and will include monitoring of wave energy, seagrass, structure/hard surface, and sediment
elevation. A detailed monitoring plan is in the Mitigation Plan.
In the event the structure does not perform as intended, after the 5th year of monitoring, or at final close-out, if
requested by all of the resource agencies,NCDOT will remove this structure.
%Nothing Compares_
State of North Carolina I Department of Transportation I Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1000 Birch Ridge Drive 11548 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,NC 27699-1548
919-707-6000

Proposed Let Date
Construction of the structure may begin as soon as all permits are received.
Regulatory Approvals
Section 404 Permit: Issuance of a Nationwide Permit 27 is hereby made for the above described activity.
Section 401 Certification: NCDOT hereby requests NCDWR's issue appropriate general Water Quality
Certification for the above described activity.
CAMA: Modification of the existing CAMA permit has been requested under separate letter.
A copy of this request and its distribution list will be posted on the NCDOT Website at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Environmental. If you have any questions or need additional information,
contact Michael Turchy at [e-mail] or 919 707-6157.
Sincerely,
,Oor Richard W.Hancock,P.E.,Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit
cc: NCDOT Permit Application Standard Distribution List

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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s)of approval sought from the
Corps: IASection 404 Permit ❑Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit(NWP)number:27 or General Permit(GP)number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑Yes ® No
ld. Type(s)of approval sought from the DWQ(check all that apply):
❑401 Water Quality Certification—Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑401 Water Quality Certification—Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
le. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? Certification:
❑Yes ® No El Yes ® No
lf. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation ❑Yes ®No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer lh ®Yes ❑ No
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern(AEC)? ®Yes ❑ No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Wavebreak Structure for the Mitigation of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation(SAV)
for B-2500,the Replacement of Bridge No. 11 in Dare County,on NC 12.
2b. County: Dare
2c. Nearest municipality/town: Rodanthe
2d. Subdivision name: n/a
2e. NCDOT only,T.I.P. or state B-2500
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s)on Recorded Deed: North Carolina Department of Transportation
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party(for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address: 1598 Mail Service Center
3e. City, state,zip: Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
3f. Telephone no.: 919-707-6157
3g. Fax no.: 919-212-5785
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information(if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: El Agent ❑Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information(if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state,zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
l a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): n/a
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.75084041 Longitude: -75.58649065
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: Approximately 57 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water(stream, river, etc.)to Pamlico Sound
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: SA HQW
2c. River basin: Pasquotank
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The project area is in Pamlico Sound. It is adjacent to a natural barrier island and estuarine system,with
recreation in Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
This structure is located in open water. No wetlands are located in the study area.
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams(intermittent and perennial) on the property:
n/a
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
To compensate for potential losses of SAV which may occur with the replacement of Bridge 11,a unique,
engineered 500-foot long wavebreak structure has been proposed to attenuate wave energies and provide a
suitable wave climate to promote SAV coverage.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
All current permit conditions for B-2500 will be adhered to. Construction will be predominantly off of barges and
include the driving of piles into the water bottom substrate. Cranes will be used to lower structure components
onto the supporting piles. Construction equiment will not drag or rest on the water bottom.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property/
project(including all prior phases)in the past?
Comments: A JD has been obtained for the B-2500 ❑Yes ❑ No El Unknown
property, but not specifically for this area. This area is
located in open water.
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination,what type ❑ Preliminary ® Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes,who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: CZR Inc.
Name(if known):Sam Cooper Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
May 4, 2012,Action ID SAW-2012-00715. The Division of Coastal Management concurred with CAMA mapping on
May 30,2012
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ®Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
this project(including all prior phases)in the past?
5b. If yes,explain in detail according to"help file"instructions.
Individual Permit(Action ID: SAW-1993-03077)was issued on 8/14/2013.
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑Yes ❑ No See Attached Cover Letter
6b. If yes,explain.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project(check all that apply):
❑Wetlands ❑Streams-tributaries ❑ Buffers
®Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site,then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland Type of
impact Type of Type of wetland Forested jurisdiction Area of impact(acres)
number— impact (if known) (Corps-404,
Permanent(P) 10
or Temporary DWQ—non-
(T) 404, other)
W1 ❑ P❑T ❑Yes ❑Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P❑T ❑Yes ❑Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P❑ T ❑Yes ❑Corps
❑ No DDWQ
2g.Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts(including temporary impacts)proposed on the site,then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type of Stream name Perennial (PER)or Type of Average stream width Impact
number- impact intermittent(INT)? jurisdiction (feet) length
Permanent(P) (Corps- (linear
or Temporary 404, 10 feet)
(T) DWQ—
non-404,
other)
Si ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑T ❑ PER ❑Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT DDWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
DINT ❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT DDWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑T ❑ PER ❑Corps
DINT ❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds,estuaries,tributaries, sounds,the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the
U.S.then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of
impact waterbody Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact
number— (if (acres)
Permanent(P) applicable)
or Temporary
(T)
Pamlico Fill 0.06 ac or
01 ® P ❑T Sound (insertion of piles to support mitigation Open Water (2,500 sq.ft.)
wavebreak structure).
02 ❑ P❑T
03 ❑ P❑T
04 ❑ P❑ T
4f.Total open water impacts 0.06 ac or
(2,500 sq.ft.)
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed,then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts(feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or (acres)
number purpose of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f.Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit
required? ❑Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area
(acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed
(acres):
5k. Method of construction:
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6. Buffer Impacts(for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer,then complete the chart below. If yes,then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation,then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑Tar-Pamlico ❑Other:
Project is in which protected basin? 0 Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number— Reason Buffer mitigation Zone 1 impact(square Zone 2 impact
Permanent(P) for Stream name required? feet) (square feet)
or Temporary impact
(T)
B1 ❑ P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑ P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑ P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i.Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The design selected minimizes the benthic footprint of the structure.
It is anticipated that any SAV impacts during construction will be offset by relocation into the forecast wave
shadow of the structure.
Construction of the wave break structure will occur predominantly from barges. No structure or equipment
will drag on the water bottom..
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
NCDOT will implement"Guidelines for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee, Precautionary Measures
for Construction Activities in North Carolina Waters,"during work for this project.
ki the event the structure does not perform as intended,after the 5th year of monitoring, or at final close-out, if
./requested by all of the resource agencies, NCDOT will remove this structure.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S.or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory ❑Yes ® No
Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or
Waters of the State?
2b. If yes,mitigation is required by(check all that
apply): ❑ DWQ 0 Corps
O Mitigation bank
2c. If yes,which mitigation option will be used for
this project? ❑ Payment to in-lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b.Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
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3c.Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a.Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is ❑Yes
attached.
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream ❑warm ❑ cool ❑cold
temperature:
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal)wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
6. Buffer Mitigation(State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules)—required by DWQ
6a.Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian ❑Yes ® No
buffer that requires buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c. 6d. 6e.
Zone Reason for Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
impact (square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3(2 for
Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f.Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required,discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan(required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes,then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? n/a%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan,explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan,then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
n/a
❑Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? n/a
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs El NSW
El USMP
apply(check all that apply):
❑Water Supply Watershed
❑Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ ORW
(check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Other: N/A
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? ❑Yes ❑ No n/a
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? 0 Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation(DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public(federal/state/local)funds or the ®Yes ❑ No
use of public(federal/state)land?
lb. If you answered"yes"to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ®Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina)Environmental Policy Act(NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered"yes"to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ®Yes ❑ No
Comments: NEPA FEIS/EA/ROD for TIP B-2500
2. Violations(DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules(15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules(15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules(15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑Yes ®No
2c. If you answered"yes"to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts(DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project(based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑Yes ®No
additional development,which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered"yes"to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered"no,"provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal(DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge)of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Not applicable.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat(Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ®Yes ❑ No
habitat?
•
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ®Yes ❑ No
impacts?
® Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
O Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS website and agency consultation; FEIS/ROD
6. Essential Fish Habitat(Corps Requirement)
6a.Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ®Yes 0 No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NMFS county index; FEIS/ROD
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources(Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state,federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ®Yes ❑ No
status(e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NEPA documentation; FEIS/ROD
8.Flood Zone Designation(Corps Requirement)
8a.Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ®Yes 0 No
8b. If yes,explain how project meets FEMA requirements: This activity will not result in changes in permanent flood
elevations.
8c.What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?approved NEPA documents
-44.- Richard W. Hancock, P.E. A '�
11-24-201S
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
" secretory
Environmental
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Garcy Ward, Environmental Senior Specialist
NCDOT Project Coordinator
DWR: Water Quality, WaRO
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are 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
'''Nothing Compares--�1
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Environmental
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tracey Wheeler
US Army Corps of Engineers
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE& FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge;Project site w/in Pamlico Sound,Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are 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
'Nothing Compares---
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental Se(
1 "t�
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Lee Padrick
Division of Community Assistance
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are 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
"~ 'Nothing Compares—,1
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

�.� PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental Secretory
Quality
November 2,2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Patrick McClain,P.E.,Regional Engineer
NC DIVISION OF ENERGY,MINERALS, & LAND RESOURCES
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE&FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge;Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are 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
- --"-'-Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

•
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
w DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Environmental
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Shane Staples, Fisheries Resource Specialist
Division of Coastal Management, WaRO
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are 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
-'~ 'Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

PAT MCCRORY
co,,/oo,
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental Sec rerc,n
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Charlan Owens, District Planner
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CIO Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE
- '''Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 i 252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
w DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental Secretary
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tim Walton, Manager
State Property Office
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE
-.--" 'Nothing Compares.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

litiC PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Environmental
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Renee Gledhill-Early
NC Department of Cultural Resources
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE
'Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
se,recur
Environmental
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Patti Fowler, Shellfish Sanitation
NC DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE
- 'Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
w DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Sec retory
Environmental
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Joey White, Public Water Supply Section
NC DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE
- "~-''Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
M DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental Secretary
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ken Pace
NC DOT, State Construction/Materials Branch
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE& FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, c/o DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE
- ''''Nothing Compares.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
NIZ.
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secreta,V
Environmental
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Travis Wilson
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE
'Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

'
IJ', PAT MCCRORY
Governor
w DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Environmental Secretary
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Southerly/Nathan Henry
Underwater Archaeology Branch, Ft. Fisher
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE
---Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Environmental
Quality
November 2, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Donna Creef, Planning Director
Dare County
FROM: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator
C/O Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation
Project Location: Approx. 3 miles W. of Bonner Bridge; Project site w/in Pamlico Sound, Dare Co.
Proposed Project: B-2500 SAV Mitigation; Wave break structure
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by 11/20/15 to Cathy Brittingham, 1617 Mail Service Center, do DWR Wetlands Unit,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Greg Daisey at [phone], ext. 249. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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.
SIGNED DATE
- '"Nothing Compares -,
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1367 US Hwy 17 South I Elizabeth City,NC 27909
252-264-3901 1252-264-3723[fax]
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Britting ham, Cathy
From: Herring, Kathy
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 10:41 AM
To: Huggett, Doug; Brittingham, Cathy; Daisey, Greg
Cc: Rivenbark, Chris; Turchy, Michael A; Medlin, Kenneth N; Hernandez, Pablo A;Jason Hall
([e-mail]); '[e-mail]';Wendee Smith
([e-mail])
Subject: CAMA Permit signs
Attachments: Figure 3_%Change for 10 Percent with Sign Locations.pdf; lst_installation.JPG;
lst_one_in_NW_Corner jpg; At_Fishing_Centerjpg; SE_Corner.JPG;
SW_Corner_bridge_Background.JPG; 2nd_sign_installed_NE cornerjpg; Bonner-
Bridgejpg
Good Morning all,
Yesterday we were able to install 5 CAMA permit signs for the SAV mitigation in the Pamlico Sound at the following
locations.
One sign was installed in the Pamlico Sound at each of the four"corners" of the 57 acre area of the wave attenuation at
the energy wave difference of 10%or greater:
NW: 35.756502/-75.590505
NE: 35.756393/-75.584248
SW: 35.747077/-75.590765
SE: 35.746968/-75.584492
And one was placed at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.
Water level in the Sound was 2-3 feet higher than normal due to the recent high NE wind event that occurred from
9/23/15 to 10/06/15. This allowed us to boat to all the areas. All signs installed in the Sound had reflective backs and
the pvc poles were marked with reflective tape.
Pictures attached. If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Thanks!
Kathy
NCDOTPDEA
Biological Surveys Group
1598 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
919-707-6128 - Office
919-971-4367—Cell
Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C.Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Herring, Kathy
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 6:08 AM
To: Brittingham, Cathy; Hernandez, Pablo A
Cc: Turchy, Michael A; Rivenbark, Chris; Daisey, Greg
Subject: RE: Follow-up RE: CAMA permit signs for SAV mitigation site
Only one boat, but yes, we'll get it done. Will send pics. Kathy
From: Brittingham, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 5:15 PM
To: Hernandez, Pablo A
Cc: Turchy, Michael A; Rivenbark, Chris; Daisey, Greg; Herring, Kathy
Subject: Follow-up RE: CAMA permit signs for SAV mitigation site
Hello all,
Based upon a discussion with Chris Rivenbark earlier today, it is DCM's understanding that NCDOT intends to take two
boats tomorrow morning to the SAV mitigation site, and to place four pvc pipes with a laminated copy of the DCM
placard attached to each, one at each of the four"corners" of the 57-acre mitigation site.
After receiving this updated information, I conferred with DCM management to see if there is any flexibility if for some
reason this task cannot be accomplished tomorrow. The response I got is that DCM sincerely hopes that NCDOT will be
able to post all four"corners" as planned. We do think this is important for public information purposes. If for some
reason NCDOT encounters difficulty tomorrow getting this done, then please let DCM know so that we can discuss next
steps. But hopefully all will go well tomorrow!
Good Luck, thank you, and be safe!
Sincerely,
Cathy Brittingham
Cathy Brittingham,Transportation Project Coordinator N.C. Division of Coastal Management
[phone] phone
[e-mail]<mailto:[e-mail]>
Mailing Address: .
c/o DWR Wetlands Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street
Archdale Building
12th Floor, Room 1204G
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Brittingham, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 11:45 AM
To: Rivenbark,Chris; Herring, Kathy
Cc: Daisey, Greg
Subject: SAV Mitigation Plan page 2, Fishing Center signage
Hello,
I came across this when reading the mitigation plan, and am just passing it along as a friendly reminder.
"....additional signage will be posted at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center."
Thanks for your efforts on this, and good luck tomorrow Kathy! Be Safe!
Cathy
Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
[phone] phone
cathy.brittingham(a,ncdenr.gov
Mailing Address: •
c/o DWR Wetlands Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street
Archdale Building
12th Floor,Room 1204G
Raleigh,NC 27604
Please visit www.nccoastalmanaqement.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
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Brittingham, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 6:14 PM
To: Hernandez, Pablo A
Cc: Turchy, Michael A; Rivenbark, Chris; Daisey, Greg; Herring, Kathy
Subject: RE: CAMA permit signs for SAV mitigation site
Hi Pablo,
Thanks for seeking clarification. How to post signs in the open water of Pamlico Sound is certainly not one of
our usual discussion topics.
It is DCM's preference that the four corners of the mitigation site are posted, with a sign on each post. This
would increase the likelihood that anyone from the public that uses this area would see the signs, or be able to
find the site if they read the public notice. And it would help anyone who does physically visit the proposed site
to better understand the limits of the work area. In addition to construction of the 500-foot long wavebreak
structure,the mitigation plan also includes the potential for a restriction of public access to some or all of the 57
acre mitigation site for research purposes. This will include placement of wire mesh on the sound bottom in
some areas to exclude predators such as rays from disturbing the SAVs. This could obviously have an impact
on any commercial or recreational fishermen that use this area.
That said,this is not a typical scenario, and if NCDOT considers it to be impractical to place a sign at each of
the four corners of the mitigation site,then please let me and Greg know so that we can confer with our
management to see if there is any flexibility.
Thanks!
Cathy Brittingham
Cathy Brittingham,Transportation Project Coordinator
N.C.Division of Coastal Management
[phone] phone
[e-mail]
Mailing Address:
c/o DWR Wetlands Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street
Archdale Building
12d'Floor,Room 1204G
Raleigh,NC 27604
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From: Herring, Kathy
Sent:Tuesday, October 06, 2015 5:11 PM
To: Hernandez, Pablo A<[e-mail]>; Daisey,Greg<[e-mail]>; Rivenbark, Chris
<[e-mail]>
Cc:Turchy, Michael A<[e-mail]>; Brittingham, Cathy<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: CAMA permit signs for SAV mitigation site
Greg and Cathy,
I will defer to you. We had planned on putting a sign at either end of the structure location if that is ok.
Kathy
NCDOT PDEA
Biological Surveys Group
1598 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
919-707-6128 - Office
919-971-4367—Cell
From: Hernandez, Pablo A
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 5:07 PM
To: Daisey, Greg; Rivenbark, Chris
Cc: Herring, Kathy; Turchy, Michael A; Brittingham, Cathy
Subject: RE: CAMA permit signs for SAV mitigation site
Also how many signs are to be installed?
From: Hernandez, Pablo A
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 5:06 PM
To: Daisey, Greg; Rivenbark, Chris
Cc: Herring, Kathy; Turchy, Michael A; Brittingham, Cathy
Subject: RE: CAMA permit signs for SAV mitigation site
Can someone clarify where/what is being delineated? Corners of the site or of the structure?
From: Daisey, Greg
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 4:53 PM
To: Rivenbark, Chris
Cc: Herring, Kathy; Turchy, Michael A; Hernandez, Pablo A; Brittingham, Cathy
Subject: RE: CAMA permit signs for SAV mitigation site
Chris—
I have a previously scheduled appointment Thursday morning, so I will not be able to make the trip out to the SAV
mitigation site.
DCM does appreciate the use of PVC poles for placard placement and to delineate the four corners of the SAV mitigation
site. Please contact me at 252-207-3656 at any point on Thursday morning/afternoon to answer any questions or if
anything needs to be discussed. If at all possible please document the placement of the poles/placards with
photographs.
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Thank you for your time and please contact me at(252)264-3901 ext. 249 prior to Thursday with any questions or if I can
be of anymore assistance.
Greg Daisey
Transportation Projects Field Representative
NC Division of Coastal Management
1367 US Hwy 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901, ext. 249
252-264-3723 (fax)
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From: Rivenbark, Chris
Sent:Tuesday, October 06, 2015 2:11 PM
To: Daisey, Greg<[e-mail]>
Cc: Herring, Kathy<[e-mail]>;Turchy, Michael A<[e-mail]>; Hernandez, Pablo A
<[e-mail]>
Subject: CAMA permit signs for SAV mitigation site
Greg,
Pablo thinks he can make the PVC poles work. He and Kathy plan to meet at the Oregon Inlet fishing center at 10am this
Thursday morning if you're still available.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Chris Rivenbark I Eastern Regional Manager I Environmental Coordination & Permitting Group
Natural Environment Section I PDEA I N.C. Department of Transportation
[phone] office I [phone] fax I [e-mail]
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Daisey, Greg
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 1:31 PM
To: Rivenbark,Chris
Cc: Brittingham, Cathy;Turchy, Michael A; Huggett, Doug
Subject: RE: Placard Notice for SAV Mitigation
Chris—
After internal discussions regarding the posting of placards at the SAV mitigation site, DCM would suggest using a PVC
pipe/post/stake with a laminated placard attached.The writing of contact information that you have suggested sounds
like a good idea, if possible. DCM also recommends attaching some type of reflective tape to the portion of the PVC that
is above NWL for better visibility.
Thank you for your time and please contact me at [phone] ext. 249 with any questions or if I can be of anymore
assistance.
Greg Daisey
Transportation Projects Field Representative
NC Division of Coastal Management
1367 US Hwy 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901,ext. 249
252-264-3723 (fax)
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From: Rivenbark, Chris
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 7:51 AM
To: Daisey, Greg<[e-mail]>
Cc: Brittingham, Cathy<[e-mail]>;Turchy, Michael A<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Placard Notice for SAV Mitigation
Good morning Greg,
I've picked up two stakes, similar to those we normally use for posting CAMA placards only larger and longer. Cathy may
have mentioned that we had thought about writing brief info such as"CAMA permit applied for, Contact Greg Daisey
at..." on the stakes themselves so if/when the placards blow off, there still would be something for the public to see. We
had planned to post a placard at both ends of the proposed site.
With that said, if you come up with another idea we will go that route instead.
Thank you for getting this on public notice so quickly and let us know how to proceed with posting the placards.
Chris Rivenbark
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NCDOT-Natural Environment Section
[phone]
From: Daisey, Greg
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 3:41 PM
To: Rivenbark, Chris
Cc: Brittingham, Cathy
Subject: Placard Notice for SAV Mitigation
Chris—
Attached is the placard to be posted at the SAV mitigation site.A hardcopy is being mailed.
At this time, DCM is still having internal discussions on the appropriate method/manner of posting the placard at the
actual mitigation site.
Thank you for your time and please contact me at(252)264-3901 ext. 249 with any questions or if I can be of anymore
assistance.
Greg Daisey
Transportation Projects Field Representative
NC Division of Coastal Management
1367 US Hwy 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901, ext. 249
252-264-3723 (fax)
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Rivenbark, Chris
Sent: Thursday,October 01, 2015 1:14 PM
To: Daisey, Greg; Brittingham, Cathy
Cc: Al-Ghandour, Majed N; Chapman, Amy; Fritz Rohde - NOAA Federal;
[e-mail];Jennings, Jerry D; Keith Hanson; Koch, Thomas K; Carpenter,Kristi;
Mellor, Colin; Staley, Mark K; Staples, Shane;Thomas, Roger D;Tracey Wheeler
([e-mail]);Wilson, Travis W.; Twisdale,John W;Ward, Garcy;
Wilkins, Ronald B;Willis, Thomas C; Feulner, Brett M; Griffin, Randy W; Paugh, Leilani Y;
Weatherford, Morgan D; Turchy, Michael A; McCann, Nora A
Subject: Permit modification request for B-2500, Dare County
The CAMA permit modification request for B-2500 has been prepared. The electronic copy can be viewed/downloaded
at
https://xfer.services.ncdot.gov/pdea/PermApps/B-2500/
Hard copies have been submitted to the N.C. Division of Coastal Management.
Chris Rivenbark I Eastern Regional Manager I Environmental Coordination & Permitting Group
Natural Environment Section I PDEA I N.C. Department of Transportation
[phone] office I [phone] fax I [e-mail]
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Paugh, Leilani Y
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 6:44 PM
To: Brittingham, Cathy; Huggett, Doug
Cc: Herring, Kathy; Rivenbark, Chris;Weatherford, Morgan D;Turchy, Michael A; Smyre,
Elizabeth ([e-mail]);Yamamoto, Brian F; McCann, Nora A
Subject: B-2500 SAV mitigation plan
Attachments: 20150930_Bonner Bridge Mitigation Plan_Final_v2.pdf
HI all
Attached is the B-2500 SAV mitigation plan. It will be included in the permit modification application that will be sent
tomorrow.
Thanks
LEILani
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A.CONTI,JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
June 21,2012
Ms. Tracey Wheeler Mr. Stephen Lane
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Regulatory Field Office Division of Coastal Management
Post Office Box 1000 400 Commerce Avenue
Washington,NC 27889-1000 Morehead City,NC 28557
Dear Madam and Sir:
Subject: Application for Section 404 and Section 10 Individual Permit, Section 401 Water
Quality Certification,and CAMA Major Development Permit for the proposed
replacement of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over the Oregon Inlet on NC 12 from
Hatteras Island to Bodie Island, Dare County, Federal Aid Projects BRNHF-0012 (48)
and BRNHF-0012 (36),TIP B-2500 (Phase I). Debit$570.00 from WBS 32635.1.4.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of Highways, in
consultation with the Federal Highway Administration(FHWA), proposes to replace the existing
Herbert C. Bonner Bridge(Bonner Bridge)and related approaches with a parallel 2.8 mile bridge
to the west of the existing bridge.
The purpose of this letter is to request approval for a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404
Individual Permit and a Section 401 Water Quality Certification, Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)
Section 10 Permit, and a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Major Development Permit.
In addition to the cover letter, this application package includes the following: ENG Form 4345,
CAMA MP-1 and MP-5 Forms, permit impact drawings, Concurrence Point 4B and 4C meeting
minutes, referenced correspondence, wetland mitigation plan, Section 7 Biological and
Conference Opinion,casting yard exhibit,jetting setup exhibit, and half size roadway plans.
1.0 Purpose and Need
The Bonner Bridge was built in 1962 and is approaching the end of its reasonable service life.
Bonner Bridge is a part of NC 12 and serves as the only highway connection between Hatteras
Island and Bodie Island. The replacement structure will serve the same function. As identified in
the Record of Decision (ROD), the purposes of the proposed Project (B-2500, for which the
Parallel Bridge Corridor with NC 12 Transportation Management Plan is the Selected
Alternative) are to:
• Provide a new means of access from Bodie Island to Hatteras Island for its residents,
businesses, services, and tourists prior to the end of Bonner Bridge's service life.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone]
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC 27610-4328
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598

7.4.6. Site 6(Existing Bridge Demolition)
This site consists of the existing Bonner Bridge between Hatteras Island and Bodie Island,
between Sta. 56+40 and Sta. 172+10 RT. The impacts encompass the bridge pile windows
(maximum horizontal extent of piles at the bed elevation extent of pile projection into the water)
for the existing bridge. Impacts from demolition activities related to the removal of the existing
bridge and its piles/foundations will include 0.31 acre of temporary disturbance(noted elsewhere
as "fill"for lack of a more appropriate category) in CAMA wetlands and 2.45 acres of temporary
surface water impacts.
7.4.7. Site 7(Roadway)
Site 7 is located south of the National Park Service (NPS)campground entrance on Bodie Island,
between Sta. 191+20 and Sta. 197+80. The wetland impacts occur on the east and west sides of
the proposed alignment and are associated with roadway fill and ditch realignments. The impacts
consist of 0.06 acre of fill in 404 (non-riparian) wetlands and 0.01 acre of excavation in 404
(non-riparian) wetlands. Additionally, there will be 0.13 acre of hand clearing in 404 (non-
riparian) wetlands. The majority of the impacts at this site are west of the alignment, including
all of the fill impacts. Excavation occurs only on the eastern side of alignment, due to the ditch
relocation and tie-in at the relocated driveway pipe under the campground entrance road. Hand
clearing impacts occur on both sides of the alignment.
7.4.8. Trestle Piles at Casting Yard
Less than 0.01 acre of surface water will be impacted by the installation of 30 temporary pipe
piles at the southern end of the barge dredge canal at the contractor's casting yard in Hyde
County. These piles will support a temporary trestle to be used for loading pre-cast materials
onto barges for transport to the bridge construction site. These piles will be removed when the
casting yard is closed down by the contractor in 2015/2016. An attached drawing references the
location and approximate layout of this trestle in the canal. Wetland impacts associated with this
site are currently being permitted by the owner, as they are permanent and have independent
utility from this application. Temporary piles permitted under this application will be removed
from the site upon completion of the bridge.
7.5. Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
SAV shading effects will total 2.66 acres from the proposed bridge. SAV areas totaling 1.38
acres will be un-shaded due to the removal of the existing bridge, with 1.28 acres of net impacts
to be mitigated. Surface water impacts described above include direct impacts to SAV areas but
do not include shading effects.
8.0 Protected Species
The USFWS lists 13 federally protected species for Dare County as of the February 15, 2012
listing. The Atlantic sturgeon was listed by NOAA Fisheries effective April 6, 2012 (Table 5).
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Brittingham, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 3:23 PM
To: Walker, Michele ([e-mail]); Huggett, Doug
([e-mail]); Goebel, Christine
Subject: SELC Notice, B-2500 Phase I SAV mitigation plan, Major Modification issued
Attachments: SELC notice.pdf; Exhibit 2 Reefmaker Ecosystem Units Design - Profile View revised.pdf
Hello,
Please find attached a notice to SELC providing a copy of the Major Modification issued to NCDOT on
December 15, 2015 to construct a wave break structure and conduct subsequent study to serve as mitigation to
offset potential loss of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) habitat during the construction of the replacement
of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet on NC Highway 12 in Dare County, NC.
Please also find enclosed a revised workplan drawing Figure 2 dated 12/3/15 submitted by NCDOT which
replaces the previously submitted workplan drawing Figure 2.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Cathy
Cathy Brittingham,Transportation Project Coordinator
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
[phone] phone
cathy.brittingham(c ncdenr.gov
Mailing Address: •
c/o DWR Wetlands Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street
Archdale Building
12th Floor,Room 1204G
Raleigh,NC 27604
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PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
December 16, 2015
Mr. Derb Carter
Southern Environmental Law Center
601 W. Rosemary St., Suite 220
Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2356
RE: N.C. Department of Transportation, Major Modification of CAMA Major Permit No. 106-
12, TIP No. B-2500, Phase I, Herbert C. Bonner Bridge Replacement on NC Highway 12 over
Oregon Inlet, Dare County, NC,
Dear Mr. Carter:
In accordance with paragraph 4.c. of the Bonner Bridge Settlement Agreement, please find
enclosed a copy of the Major Modification of CAMA Major Permit No. 106-12 that was issued
on December 15, 2015 regarding the above referenced project. The Major Modification
authorizes the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to construct a wave break
structure and conduct subsequent study to serve as mitigation to offset potential loss of
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) habitat during the construction of the replacement of the
Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet on NC Highway 12 in Dare County, NC. Please also
find enclosed a revised workplan drawing Figure 2 dated 12/3/15 submitted by NCDOT which
replaces the previously submitted workplan drawing Figure 2.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like additional information.
I can be reached via e-mail at [e-mail] or by telephone at (919) 707-
9149.
Sincerely,
Cathy Bri Ingham
Transportation Project Coordinator
Enclosures (2)
CC: Doug Huggett, DCM
Michele Walker, DCM
Nothing Compares.`
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
do DWR Wetlands Unit 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
919-707-9149

Britting ham, Cathy
From: Brittingham, Cathy
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 12:45 PM
To: Walker, Michele ([e-mail]); Huggett, Doug
([e-mail])
Cc: Goebel, Christine
Subject: SELC Notice, B-2500 Phase I SAV mitigation plan field report
Attachments: SELC notice B-2500 Phase I SAV plan.pdf; NCDOT B-2500 SAV MITIGATION FIELD
REPT-10302015113418.pdf
Hello,
Please find attached a notice to SELC providing a copy of the N.C. Division of Coastal Management Field
Investigation Report regarding the NCDOT request for authorization to construct a wave break structure and
subsequent study to serve as mitigation to offset potential loss of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)
habitat during the construction of the replacement of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet on NC
Highway 12 in Dare County, NC.
A copy of the field report is also attached.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Cathy
Cathy Brittingham, Transportation Project Coordinator
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
[phone] phone
[e-mail]
Mailing Address:
c/o DWR Wetlands Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street
Archdale Building
12th Floor,Room 1204G
Raleigh,NC 27604
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PAT MCCRORY
;.•a Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Environmental
Quality
November 3, 2015
Mr. Derb Carter
Southern Environmental Law Center
601 W. Rosemary St., Suite 220
Chapel Hill,NC 27516-2356
RE: Notice of proposed development. Request from the N.C. Department of Transportation for a Modification
of CAMA Major Permit No. 106-12, TIP No. B-2500, Dare County,NC.
Dear Mr. Carter:
In accordance with paragraph 4.c. of the Bonner Bridge Settlement Agreement, please find enclosed a copy of
the N.C. Division of Coastal Management Field Investigation Report regarding the above referenced project.
The N.C. Department of Transportation(NCDOT) is requesting authorization to construct a wave break
structure and subsequent study to serve as mitigation to offset potential loss of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
(SAV) habitat during the construction of the replacement of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet on
NC Highway 12 in Dare County,NC.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like additional information. I can be reached
via e-mail at [e-mail] or by telephone at(919) 707-9149.
Sincerely,
atti---d/9).
Cathy Brittingham
Transportation Project Coordinator
Enclosure (1)
CC: Doug Huggett, DCM
Michele Walker, DCM
~•'`Nothing Compares
400 Commerce Ave.,Morehead City,NC 28557
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
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Brittingham, Cathy
From: Brittingham, Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 11:11 AM
To: Huggett, Doug ([e-mail]);Walker, Michele
([e-mail]); Goebel, Christine
Subject: Notice to SELC, major modification request for B-2500, Permit No. 106-12
Attachments: SELC Notice SAV mitigation plan.pdf; B-2500 CAMA Modification October 1 2015.pdf;
PN SAV mitigation plan.pdf
Hello,
The attached letter was sent by U.S. Mail with the referenced attachments to SELC. NCDOT is requesting authorization
to construct a wave break structure and subsequent study to serve as mitigation to offset potential loss of Submerged
Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) habitat during the construction of the replacement of Bridge No. 11 over Oregon Inlet on NC
Highway 12 in Dare County, NC.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Cathy
Cathy Brittingham,Transportation Project Coordinator
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
[phone] phone
[e-mail]
Mailing Address:
do DWR Wetlands Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street
Archdale Building
12th Floor,Room 1204G
Raleigh,NC 27604
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 6, 2015
Mr. Derb Carter
Southern Environmental Law Center
601 W. Rosemary St., Suite 220
Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2356
RE: Notice of proposed development. Request from the N.C. Department of Transportation for a
Modification of CAMA Major Permit No. 106-12, TIP No. B-2500, Dare County,NC.
Dear Mr. Carter:
Please find enclosed documents regarding the above referenced project in accordance with
paragraph 4.c. of the Bonner Bridge Settlement Agreement. The N.C. Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) is requesting authorization to construct a wave break structure and
subsequent study to serve as mitigation to offset potential loss of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
(SAV) habitat during the construction of the replacement of Bridge No. 11 over Oregon Inlet on
NC Highway 12 in Dare County, NC.
The following documents are enclosed: (1) a copy of the public notice that was issued in The
Coastland Times on October 4, 2015; and (2) the CAMA permit application. A copy of the N.C.
Division of Coastal Management Field Investigation Report will be sent to you as soon as it is
available.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like additional information. I
can be reached via e-mail at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone].
Sincerely,
Cathy Brittingham
Transportation Project oordinator
Enclosures (2)
CC: Doug Huggett, DCM
Michele Walker, DCM
ATTN: DWR Wetlands,1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617
Internet:www.nccoastalmanagement.net
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1 NC Division of Coastal Management
Major Permit Application Computer Sheet
(11/Ot )
Applicant:NCDOT Date: 10/30/2015
Project Site County:Dare
Staff: Greg Daisey District: Egi Elizabeth City ❑Washington
['Morehead City ❑Wilmington
Project Name:8-2500 Phase I, SAV Mitigation,Pamlico Sound, Rover File:35°45'03.54"N 75°35'11.99°W
Dare Co.
Date of initial application`aUbmitfal(EX: 1/8/2007) 10/01/2015
Date application"received as complete"in the Field office(EX: 1/8/2007): 10/01/2015
Permit Authorization:❑CAMA DDredge& Fill ®Both
• SITE DESCRIPTION/PERMIT INFORMATION
PNA: ['Yes No Photos Taken: Yes® NoE Setback Required(riparian): El Yes ®No
Critical Habitat:❑Yes ❑No ZNot Sure 15 foot waiver obtained:❑Yes ®No Hazard Notification Returned:
®Yes ❑No
SAV:®Yes ❑No ❑Not Sure Shell Bottom: ❑Yes ❑No ® Not Sure Temporary Impacts: ❑Yes No
Sandbags: ❑Yes ®No ❑ Not Sure Did the land use classification come from Mitigation Required(optional):
county LUP:®Yes ❑No ['Yes ❑No
Moratorium Conditions: ❑Yes ❑No Environmental Assessment Done:
®NA DYes ❑No®NA
SECONDARY WATER CLASSIFICATION-OPTIONAL(choose MAX of 4)
❑ Future Water Supply(FWS) ❑ Nutrient Sensitive Waters(NSW) ❑ Swamp Waters(SW)
® High Quality Waters(HOW) ❑ Outstanding Resource Waters(ORW)
WETLANDS IMPACTED
❑ (404)Corp. of Engineers(Jurisdictional ❑ (LS)Sea lavender(Limonium sp.) ❑ (SS)Glasswort(Salicornia sp.)
wetlands)
❑ (CJ)Saw grass(Cladium jamaicense) ❑(SA)Salt marsh cordgrass(Spartina ❑ (SY)Salt reed grass(Spartina
alterniflora) cynosuroides)
❑ (DS)Salt or spike grass(Distichlis 0 (SC)Bullrush or three square(Scirpus ❑ (TY)Cattail(Typha sp.)
spicata) sp.)
❑ (JR)Black needlerush (Juncus ❑(SP)Salt/meadow grass(Spartina
roemerianus) patens)
APPLICATION FEE
❑ No fee required-$0.00 ❑ Ill(A)Private w/D&F up to 1 acre;3490 ❑ 111(D)Priv.public or comm w/D&F to 1
can be applied-$250 acre;3490 cant be applied-$400
❑Minor Modification to a CAMA Major ❑ Major Modification to a CAMA Major Z iV Any development involving D&F of
permit-$100 permit -$250 more than 1 acre-$475
❑ Permit Transfer-$100 ❑ 1ii(B)Public or commercial w/D&F to 1 ❑ Express Permit-$2000
acre;3490 can be applied-$400
❑ Major development extension request- ❑ II. Public or commercial/no dredge
$100 and/or fill-$400
❑ 1. Private no dredge and/or fill-$250 ❑ III(C)Priv.public or comm w/D&F to 1
acre;3490 can be applied;DCM needs
252-808-2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.nccoastalmanagement.net revised: Nov. 2012

, C Division of Coastal Mgt. Application Computer Sheet, Page 2 of 4)
DWQ agreement-$400
revised Ilov.2012

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C Division of Coastal Mgt. Application Computer Sheet, Page 3 of 4)
Applicant:NCDOT:B-2500, Phase I, SAV Mitigation
Date: 10/30/2015
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 I Dimension 2 Dimension 3 Dimension 4
One One
I _
Wave Break 1 New Work® " Replace 500' 5'
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❑ Replace
Maint❑ ❑ Y ❑N
New Work❑ Replace
Maint❑ ❑ Y❑N
•
New Work❑ Replace
• Maint❑ ❑ Y ❑N
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New Work❑ Replace
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revised Nov.2012

NC Division of Coastal Mgt. Application Computer Sheet, Page 3 of 4)
Applicant:NCDOT:B-2500,Phase I, SAV Mitigation
Date: 10/30/2015
Describe below the HABITAT disturbances for the application. All values should match the name,and units of measurement
found In your Habitat code sheet.
TOTAL Sq. Ft. FINAL Sq. Ft. TOTAL Feet FINAL Feet
(Applied for. (Anticipated final (Applied for. (Anticipated final
DISTURB TYPE Disturbance total disturbance. Disturbance disturbance.
Habitat Name Choose One includes any Excludes any total includes Excludes any
anticipated restoration any anticipated restoration and/or
restoration or and/or temp restoration or temp impact
temp Impacts) impact amount) temp impacts) amount)
Open Water Dredge CI Fi!!® Both CI Other ❑ 2,500 2,500
Dredge❑ Fill❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
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Dredge❑ Fill❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge El Fill❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge❑ Fill❑ Both ❑ Other ❑
Dredge❑ FIII❑ Both Cl Other ❑
252-808-2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.nccoastalmanagement.net revised: Nov. 2012

DOT PERMIT FEE BILLING REQUEST
Date: 11/25/15
To: Melissa Sebastian
CC: Greg Daisey
From: Cathy Brittingham
Transfer Amount: $475.00
Project Description: Final STIP B-2500 Bonner Bridge Phase I SAV Mitigation Plan
dated September 2015, including the construction of a wavebreak structure that is
approximately 500-foot long x 4.8 feet wide in Pamlico Sound approximately 3 miles
southwest of Oregon Inlet.
Project Location: Dare County.
DCM Permit Type and Number: Major Modification, CAMA Major Permit No. 106-12
Fee Division if Applicable: (record amounts to be split with DWR, if applicable)
DCM: 60%
DWR: 40%
WBS Element Number: 32635.1.3

Brittingham, Cathy
From: Daisey, Greg
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 3:41 PM
To: Rivenbark,Chris
Cc: Brittingham, Cathy
Subject: Placard Notice for SAV Mitigation
Attachments: Placard SAV Mitigation BridgeNo.11.pdf
Chris—
Attached is the placard to be posted at the SAV mitigation site.A hardcopy is being mailed.
At this time, DCM is still having internal discussions on the appropriate method/manner of posting the placard at the
actual mitigation site.
Thank you for your time and please contact me at [phone] ext. 249 with any questions or if I can be of anymore
assistance.
Greg Daisey
Transportation Projects Field Representative
NC Division of Coastal Management
1367 US Hwy 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901, ext. 249
252-264-3723 (fax)
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.
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Britting ham, Cathy
From: Carver,Yvonne
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 8:19 AM
To: Daisey, Greg; Brittingham, Cathy
Subject: FW: Public Notice - Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Mitigation Plan
Attachments: SAV Mitigation Plan Bridge No 11_CoastTimes_Public Notice.docx
Confirmation received on public notice request.
yvanne 13. Caweit
Administrative Assistant
NC Division of Coastal Management
1367 US Hwy 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-264-3901, ext. 231
252-264-3723 (fax)
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.
From:Susan M. Simpson/The Coastland Times [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent:Thursday, October 01, 2015 6:08 PM
To: Carver,Yvonne<[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Public Notice -Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Mitigation Plan
Yvonne,
This notice has been scheduled to run in the issue of Sunday, October 4, 2015.
Thank you.
Susan
Susan M. Simpson
The Coastland Times
Times Printing Co., Inc.
PO Box 400
Manteo,NC 27954
252-473-2105 phone
252-473-1515 fax
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