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HomeMy WebLinkAbout190-05 Renewal/Minor Mod 2024 Town of Surf CityPermit Class MODIFICATION/MINOR RENEWAL Issued to Town of Surf STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Quality and Coastal Resources Commission r r M t for X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern pursuant to NCGS 113A-118 X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229 PO Box 2475, Surf Citv, NC 28445 Permit Number 190-05 Authorizing development in Pender/Onslow County at the dry -sand ocean beach, within the limits of the Town of Surf City , as requested in the permittee's application dated 7/11/23 and 3/7/24, including attached workplan drawings (5), 1-5 of 5 dated 2/28/24. This permit, issued on April 2, 2024 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. 1) Unless specifically altered herein, all development shall be carried out in accordance with the attached workplan drawings (5), Sheets 1-5 of 5, dated 2/28/24. [07J .0202(c)] 2) In order to protect threatened and endangered species and to minimize adverse impacts to beach resources, no dune reconstruction or associated activities, including mobilization, demobilization, remediation measures, or the use of any mechanized equipment shall occur on or waterward of the frontal dune (on the beach) from May 1 through November 15 without prior approval from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management, in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. [G.S. 113- 229(e); G.S. 113A-120] (See attached sheets for Additional Conditions) This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date. This permit must be accessible on -site to Department personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. Any maintenance work or project modification not covered hereunder requires further Division approval. All work must cease when the permit expires on December 31, 2025 In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the Chair of the Coastal Resources Commission. For Tancred Miller, Director Division of Coastal Management This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. Signature of Permittee Town of Surf City ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Permit No. 190-05 Page 2 of 3 3) Prior to the initiation of any dune rehabilitation activities, easements or similar legal instruments allowing work to be carried out on individual property owners shall be obtained from all affected property owners. [G.S. 113-229(c)] 4) This Minor Modification and Renewal authorizes emergency dune rehabilitation activities to be carried out one (1) time along the requested project area. Any request to carry out additional activities shall require a modification of this permit. [07H .0208(8)(F)] 5) All dune rehabilitation work shall take place entirely within the areas indicated on the attached workplan drawings and shall remain above mean high water. [G.S. 113-229(a)] NOTE: Any work below mean high water shall require further review and authorization from DCM, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N.C. Division of Water Resources. NOTE: The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources have indicated the remains of a shipwreck lie within Surf City town limits (NTB0001). While it is not located within the currently proposed project area, the permittee should be aware for future reference that DNCR has indicated NT130001 is within the overall project area and is "located eighty yards north of the old Barnacle Bill's Fishing Pier. About thirteen yards separates the exposed wreckage from the existing dune line. GPS coordinates place the approximate position of the site at North 34 deg. 25.948 min. and West 77 deg. 31.904 min. or approximately one -mile northeast of the Surf City water tower". 6) Only beach quality sand shall be used for dune rehabilitation purposes. All sand to be used for the project shall be taken from the borrow areas indicated in the request letter dated 3/7/24. Any changes to the borrow area(s) may require a permit modification. [G.S. I I3A-120; 7H .0308(c)(5)] 7) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, all sand to be used for the project shall be screened on -site at the approved borrow area(s) to remove non -compatible material prior to transporting to the placement area. Representative samples shall be taken along 100' dune profiles and analyzed as described in the request letter dated 3/7/24 and submitted to DCM. [G.S. 113A-120; 7H .0308(c)(5)] 8) Should excavation operations encounter sand that is non -compatible with the conditions described herein, the contractor shall immediately cease operation of sand placement and contact the Division of Coastal Management. Operations shall resume after resolution of the issue of sand compatibility. [G.S. 113A-120; 7H .0308(c)(5)] NOTE: Required resolution measures may include immediate removal of material and/or long-term remediation activities. 9) Disturbance of existing dunes shall be kept to a minimum. Any alteration of existing dunes shall be coordinated with the Division of Coastal Management as well as the pertinent property owner. All disturbed areas shall be restored and revegetated immediately following project completion in that specific area. [07H .0308(c)(4)] Town of Surf City Permit No. 190-05 Page 3 of 3 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 10) Land -based equipment necessary for dune rehabilitation work shall be brought to the site through existing accesses. Should the work result in any damage to existing accesses, the accesses shall be restored to pre -project conditions immediately upon project completion in that specific area. [G.S. 113A-120(6)&(9); 07H .0308(b)(1); 07H .0308(c)(8)] General 11) No deep ruts shall be left on the beach upon completion of the project. [7J .0209(a)] 12) The permittee shall make every effort possible to minimize any negative impacts of trucks and construction equipment on roadway and pedestrian traffic. The permittee should also ensure that the ability of individuals to access and enjoy the beach is not impeded outside of the construction limits. [07H .0306(a)(7)] 13) All conditions and stipulations of the active permit remain in force under this Minor Modification and Renewal unless specifically altered herein. [07J .0209(a)] 14) The permittee and/or his or her contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division and appropriate resource agencies prior to project initiation. [07J .0209(a)] NOTE: This Minor Modification and Renewal shall be attached to the original of Permit No. 190-05, which was issued on 12/5/05, as well as all subsequent modifications, refinements and renewals, and copies of all documents shall be readily available on site when Division personnel inspect the project for compliance. NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required. NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources had previously assigned the proposed project DWR Project No. 052016. NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had previously assigned the proposed project COE Action Id. No. SAW-2006-00158. NOTE: A minor modification application processing fee of $100 was received by DCM for this project. TI Coastal Services, Inc 387-B North Green Meadows Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 910.821.1358 March 7, 2024 Ms. Heather Coats Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator NCDEQ, Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 heather.coats@deq-nc.gov 910-796-7302 RE: Minor Modification of Surf City Permit #190-05 Dear Ms. Coats, T I to a s t a I Please allow this letter to serve as a request to initiate a Minor Modification to Surf City's existing CAMA permit #190-05 (beach bulldozing) to allow for an emergency dune repair via truck hauled sand. The current permit expired on December 31, 2020, but the Town submitted a renewal request last year (2023). It is our understanding that this renewal has not yet been granted due to slow responses by DWR and the USACE and we are hoping to revitalize this effort to not only renew the bulldozing permit, but also allow for a small section of dune be bolstered with trucked in sand to restore its efficacy. This winter numerous winter storms impacted southeastern North Carolina bringing with them multiple bouts of elevated tide and sea conditions. Given the small beach width in portions of Surf City, this unfortunately resulted in severe erosion to portions of the dune and has left several properties in compromising positions very near the edge of the scarped dune. To alleviate the problem, Surf City is requesting a small-scale truck haul project to rebuild the protective dune system to the same dimensions as the post Florence dune restoration project. It is important to note that all work will be completed above (landward) of the Mean High Water line. Attached to this letter are site plans showing both plan view and cross -sectional design elements of the project. Overall, approximately 5,100 cubic yards of sand would be required to rehab the dune system. As with similar projects in the past, this sand would come from either the ST Wooten sand mine or 421 Sand, both located on Highway 421 in Wilmington. All sand is screened prior to being stockpiled for use at these mines and will be of beach quality as specified in the NC Sediment Criteria Standards. To verify the quality of the sand, a representative sample will be taken from each completed dune profile (taken every 100') along the dune placement area and tested for grain size during construction. Sand will be trucked to the project site via on -road dump trucks and stockpiled at the Kinston Ave beach access area. From there, offroad trucks will transport sediment to the designated fill area (approximately 1 mile south of Kinston Ave) and graded to the design specifications by bulldozer. We hope to have this work completed by the April 30 environmental moratorium and don't anticipate actual construction to take more than 7 days to complete (once started). Thank you very much for your timely consideration of this project, please let me know if you have any questions or need clarification/additional information for any aspect of the proposed work. Sincerely, /_ 91-1 Jamie Pratt, PG Vice President ,- - � ;r• ` .. - ' gyp: ;p c I� Route 50 Route 50 �. ! • �'' `' �o S Shore Dr. S Shore Dr. * •S Shore Dr, fit a n6i� + +50 6+00 6+50 7+00 7+50 8+00 8+50 9+00 9+50 10+00 10+50 a y, T •> Area"Project Sheet 3 Surf City Dune Project 2024 Notes: 1. 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Vertical Datum: NAVD88, Feet _ TI - � o a s t a I Vertical Datum Conversion Surf city Pender County, North Carolina 3 Data collected Coastal February 27, 2024 and represent conditions that at that time. 4. Soundings are expressed in feet and tenths. 5. Aerial photograph preformed by Terral-ina Mapping Consultants, Inc. on April 13, Scale: 1" = 60' BDSurvey TI Coastal Services, Inc. 387-8 N. 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Vertical Datum: NAVD88, Feet _ TI - � o a s t a I Vertical Datum Conversion Surf City Pender County, North Carolina 3 Data collected Coastal February 27, 2024 and represent conditions that at that time. 4. Soundings are expressed in feet and tenths. 5. Aerial photograph preformed by Terral-ina Mapping Consultants, Inc. on April 13, Scale: 1" = 200' BD Survey TI Coastal Services, Inc. 387-B N. Green Meadows Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 91gO.821.1358 TMHW • NAvoea Value is determined from NOAA Vdatnm https:/Ndatum.noaa.q.,Ndat-b/ Vertical Scale 01 51 +0• 20• 2023 and represent the conditions atthattime CROSS SECTIONS -STATIONS 5+50 to 10+50 DWG NAME: Surf City Dune Project.dwg Scale: 1"= 20' DWG DATE: February 28th, 2024 SURVEY DATE: February 27th, 2024 SCALE: As Noted SHEET: 5 OF 5 From: Hair, Sarah E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) To: Coats, Heather Subject: [External] RE: Surf City beach bulldozing renewal request. 190-05 Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 4:11:55 PM CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. So I think I'll just have to reauthorize, reference the original permitted dimensions and conditions, with a condition that they have to provide the plans and narrative with specific lengths and volumes, etc. to us in advance of the work, whenever they do need to do the work so I can then coordinate w/ the fed agencies with specific details on my end. In my discussions w/ Kathy she stated that as long as the work is being conducted during the winter work window that formal consultation would not be required. If working in May -then I would need to request to initiate formal ESA consultation w/ FWS. Liz From: Coats, Heather <heather.coats@deq. nc.gov> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2024 2:20 PM To: Hair, Sarah E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <Sarah.E.Hair@usace.army.mil>; Snider, Holley <holley.snider@deq.nc.gov> Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Fwd: Surf City beach bulldozing renewal request. 190-05 Here's the original email I sent (without their renewal request as I can't access that at the moment but hopefully you can find it by date). From: Coats, Heather <heather.coats(@deq.nc.gov> Sent: Friday, September 8, 2023 3:06 PM To: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <Sarah.E.Hair(@usace.army.mik WilmingtonNCREG <WilmingtonNCREG(@usace.army.mil>; Harding, Kimberlee k <Kimberlee.Hardingna deq.nc.gov>; Christenbury, Mike<mike.christenbury(@deq.nc.gov>; DCR - Environmental —Review <Environmental.Review(@dncr.nc.gov>; natural.heritage <natura1.heritage(@dncr.nc.gov>; Padrick, Lee <padrick(@commerce.nc.gov>; Harris, David B <davidharris(@ncdot.gov>; Dunn, Maria T. <maria.dunn(@ncwildlife.org>; Walton, Tim <tim.walton(@doa.nc.gov>; Moser, Mike <mike.moser(@doa.nc.gov>; Hilliard, Wanda <wanda.hilliard(@doa.nc.gov>; Humphrey, Jeremy <jeremy.humph rey(@deq.nc.gov>; Haines, Andrew <andrew.haines(@deq.nc.gov>; Hall, Christine <Christine.Hall (@deq.nc.gov>; Sams, Dan <dan.sams(@deq.nc.gov>; Cox, Heidi <heidi.cox(@deq.nc.gov>; Snider, Holley <holley.snider(@deq.nc.gov>; Baker, Caroline D <caroline.baker(@deq.nc.gov>; Goss, Stephanie <stephanie.goss(@deq.nc.gov>; Meilinger, Michael J <Mi_chael.Meilinger(@deq.nc.gov>; Montalvo, Sheri A <sheri.montalvo(@deq.nc.gov>; Menefee - Dunn, Barbara A <Barbara.Menefee-Dunn(@deq.nc.gov>; MacPherson, Tara <tara.macpherson(@deq.nc.gov> Subject: Surf City beach bulldozing renewal request. 190-05 Hi everyone, Please refer to the attached renewal request along with the links below for attachments regarding the permit file materials associated with a renewal request for an expired CAMA major permit. DCM has determined this project does not qualify for a renewal under CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(b) and therefore cannot be renewed unless circulated to resource agencies to provide comment on any changes in circumstances or site conditions, or changes in your agency's rules or development standards that warrant a new application and CAMA major permit review. Therefore, DCM is requesting that your agency review the above materials and provide comment within 21 days of receipt of this email on any changes in site conditions or rules that would prohibit DCM from issuing a permit renewal. If no reply is provided within 21 days of receipt, then DCM will consider this as a NO COMMENT from your agency. Thanks in advance, let me know if you have any questions, and I hope you all have a great weekend! Heather You can view "surf city 190-05 401. 052016.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:acid:scds:US:de526df8-5e34-4c8b-a8fc-2b3916c7ce52 You can view "surf city 190-05 application narrative.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:acid:scds:US:6da385d9-4518-40c9-a3c1-a0a16ec51bc7 You can view "surf city 190-05 bio.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:acid:scds:US:alead82c-3fll-4cd2-a799-f8c263ff3de0 You can view "surf city 190-05 orig permit.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:acid:scds:US:a881f7cf-12a7-4436-b2c6-40ea7204a175 You can view "surf city 190-05. app forms.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:acid:scds:US:cd3563bf-2846-42dd-a57d-4781ecf74bdd You can view "surf city 190-05. app plans.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=u rn: a a id :scds: US:6e000862-6b3d-4aa 2-8a 1c-4690d6b690f6 You can view "surf city. 190-05. 2009 renewal. req.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:07f2c67e-c2fa-436c-a5f4-57f94ec55ad3 You can view "surf city. 190-05. 2013 renewal.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:a8fb5cOc-6cfd-48e5-8c2b-e6a7ddbefla6 You can view "surf city. 190-05. 2014 renewal. req.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds: US:6924d587-87ef-4245-a7e3-37d5e5948568 You can view "surf city. 190-05. 2019 renewal. req.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds: US:bbb6fcdl-8003-4231-8967-elbf29e7985b You can view "surf city 190-05 07 min mod.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:a14ba2fe-18ac-4812-8227-4a317a80896a You can view "surf city 190-05. 07 min mod req.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7dc6b229-bbb6-44c9-b2d4-42656ba3e846 You can view "surf city 190-05 08 min mod.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:2efec995-acc6-4bdc-bOc8-6a6232286eO7 You can view "surf city.190-05 08 ace letter-08032023105329.pdf' at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:e7352dOf-3d82-4c26-b450- d72511244a44 You can view "surf city 190-05 09 ace letter-08032023105021.pdf' at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:a76e3dcO-1eb4-41ad-af55- Oe3c9c773044 You can view "surf city.190-05 08 min mod. req.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:acid:scds:US:e6f762b6-07dO-4cd4-9672-fcfb9ce57c3a You can view "surf city 190-05 10 min mod-req.pdf' at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:Oaa5a7cc-6ed2-4b1a-952b-5aa74d3ecef7 You can view "surf city 190-05 16 renewal.req.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds: US:d74fae29-ce2d-4468-87eO-63027259069c You can view "surf city 190-05. 17 contractor letter.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:9f7b655f-9cbd-4982-a195-5b7fO37Od375 You can view "surf city 190-05. 17 pre -con email.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:65c4d884-0981-4cO9-8827-10dbec786408 You can view "surf city. 190-05 2017 ace letter.pdf' at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review? uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:88ec43f5-7cbO-4ddO-a918-90af123d4174 You can view "Surf City 190-05. Post Flo 2019 minor mod.pdf' at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:f4df42a6-0313-4e8d-a645- a6524a9f5e4a You can view "Surf City 2019 Post Florence Dune Restoration - Phase 2 Permit Modification Request.pdf" at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:93db9ldc-86ac-4983- b8e7-a4b3621a3114 Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official. From: Dunn, Maria T. To: Coats. Heather; Hair, Sarah E SAW; Snider, Hollev; Harding, Kimberlee k; kathryn matthewsCd)fws.gov; Southerly, Chris Cc: Dail, Jason; MacPherson, Tara Subject: RE: [External] Surf city dune Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:12:15 PM Attachments: image001.pnno imaae002.pna CMDF Surf City 190-05 mod NCWRC.pdf Heather, NCWRC has reviewed the truck haul expansion project described below and understands it is a permit modification for Permit #190-05. The NCWRC does not object to this repair, as long as all conditions in Permit #190-05 are maintained. A copy of our comments sent during the last permit modification are included for reference. Thank you for the opportunity to review and provide comment. Please let me know if there is anything additional. Maria Maria T. Dunn Coastal Coordinator NC Wildlife Resources Commission 943 Washington Sq. Mall Washington, NC 27889 252-495-5554 www.ncwildlife.orq Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Coats, Heather <heather.coats@deq.nc.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 3:57 PM To: Hair, Sarah E SAW <Sarah.E.Hair@usace.army.mil>; Snider, Holley <holley.snider@deq.nc.gov>; Dunn, Maria T. <maria.dunn@ncwildlife.org>; Harding, Kimberlee k <Kimberlee.Harding@deq.nc.gov>; kathryn_matthews@fws.gov; Southerly, Chris <chris.southerly@dncr.nc.gov> Cc: Dail, Jason <jason.dail@deq.nc.gov>; MacPherson, Tara <tara.macpherson@deq.nc.gov> Subject: FW: [External] Surf city dune Hello everyone, The Town of Surf City is looking to perform a small truck haul dune repair project as outlined in the attached request. The proposed project area extends approximately 1,000' in length from a point north of Seahorse Ave to a location south of Quarterhorse Ave (see attached request with project plans). Sand would be sourced from either the ST Wooten or 421 Sand mines and all fill would remain above MHW. They expect the work to take about 7 days and plan to complete work prior to May 1. This is a proposed as a modification of the Town's beach bulldozing permit (Permit No. 190-05). The ACE's past Action ID number for this project was SAW-2005-00158. The DWR number previously assigned to this project was 2005-2016. Please let me know as soon as possible and by March 26 if you have any questions or concerns. I have also attached some recent photos provided by Jamie with TI Coastal for your reference. Thanks! Heather Heather Coats (she/her) Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 910 796 7302 office heather.coats(@deq.nc.gov *New email address. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 U u From: Jamie Pratt <icl2ratt(@ticoastal.com> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 10:53 AM To: Coats, Heather <heather.coatsCEDdeg. nc.gov> Cc: Chris Gibson <clgibson(@ticoastal.com>; Scott Finnis <sefinnis(@ticoastal.com>; Breuer, Kyle <kbreuer(@surfcitync.gov> Subject: Re: [External] Surf city dune CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. Good Morning Heather - Please see attached Minor Modification request for permit 190-05 to not only continue with the renewal of the Town's beach bulldozing permit but also allow for a small scale dune rehabilitation project via truck haul this spring. I will bring a check by your office today for $100 to cover the permit application fee. If you have any questions, please let me know and as always THANK YOU for your help and hard work. Jamie Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official. From: Matthews, Kathryn (Kathy) To: Coats, Heather; Hair, Sarah E SAW; Snider, Holley; Dunn, Maria T.; Harding, Kimberlee k; Southerly, Chris Cc: Dail, Jason; MacPherson, Tara Subject: Re: [External] Surf city dune Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024 11:53:57 AM Attachments: image001.Dna imaae002.png CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. As long as they are able to meet the Conservation Measures and Terms and Conditions from the SPBO (especially completing everything before April 30, and ensuring the material is compatible), I think the project can be covered under the SPBO. This is of course, assuming that the Corps has jurisdiction. Thanks, We are temporarily lacking a physical office. Electronic and phone correspondence is preferred. For snail mail, please use the P.O. Box listed below, rather than our former physical address. We will update our physical courier address when we move into the new space (expected by June 2024). Thanks! Kathy Matthews NC Renewable Energy Coordinator U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service P.O. Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 NEW Phone! 984-308-0852 From: Coats, Heather <heather.coats@deq.nc.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 3:56 PM To: Hair, Sarah E SAW <Sarah.E.Hair@usace.army.mil>; Snider, Holley <holley.snider@deq.nc.gov>; Dunn, Maria T. <maria.dunn@ncwildlife.org>; Harding, Kimberlee k <Kimberlee.Harding@deq.nc.gov>; Matthews, Kathryn (Kathy) <kathryn_matthews@fws.gov>; Southerly, Chris <chris.southerly@dncr.nc.gov> Cc: Dail, Jason <jason.dail@deq.nc.gov>; MacPherson, Tara <tara.macpherson@deq.nc.gov> Subject: FW: [External] Surf city dune Hello everyone, The Town of Surf City is looking to perform a small truck haul dune repair project as outlined in the attached request. The proposed project area extends approximately 1,000' in length from a point north of Seahorse Ave to a location south of Quarterhorse Ave (see attached request with project plans). Sand would be sourced from either the ST Wooten or 421 Sand mines and all fill would remain above MHW. They expect the work to take about 7 days and plan to complete work prior to May 1. This is a proposed as a modification of the Town's beach bulldozing permit (Permit No. 190-05). The ACE's past Action ID number for this project was SAW-2005-00158. The DWR number previously assigned to this project was 2005-2016. Please let me know as soon as possible and by March 26 if you have any questions or concerns. I have also attached some recent photos provided by Jamie with TI Coastal for your reference. Thanks! Heather Heather Coats (she/her) Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 910 796 7302 office heather.coats(@deq.nc.gov *New email address. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 ,u ,u From: Jamie Pratt <jcpratt@ticoastal.com> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 10:53 AM To: Coats, Heather <heather.coats@deq.nc.gov> Cc: Chris Gibson <clgibson@ticoastal.com>, Scott Finnis <sefinnis@ticoastal.com>; Breuer, Kyle <kbreuer@surfcitync.gov> Subject: Re: [External] Surf city dune CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. Good Morning Heather - Please see attached Minor Modification request for permit 190-05 to not only continue with the renewal of the Town's beach bulldozing permit but also allow for a small scale dune rehabilitation project via truck haul this spring. I will bring a check by your office today for $100 to cover the permit application fee. If you have any questions, please let me know and as always THANK YOU for your help and hard work. Jamie Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official. From: Hair, Sarah E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) To: Coats. Heather Cc: Snider, Hollev; kathryn matthews(afws.gov; MacPherson. Tara; Dail, Jason Subject: RE: [External] Surf city dune Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024 4:22:23 PM Attachments: imaae001.Dna image002.pnng Non-DoD Source RE External RE Bulldozina Dermit.msg Surf City Emergency Dune Repair Minor Mod Request.pdf CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. Hi Heather, I'm inclined to say that since it appears that the work associated with the current proposed truck haul/dune repair work is above mean high water, then the Corps would not regulate this particular activity. Regarding the expired Beach Bulldozing permit reauthorization request referenced in the first paragraph of the attached letter from TI Coastal, we still need the applicant to provide the items requested in the attached email thread. Specifically a narrative and plans to include volumes and distance along the shoreline. Holley issued the 401 for Surf City BB project (attached in the email thread). If any work is proposed into May for the Surf City BB project, I will have to request formal consultation w/ FWS. *Also, what is happening with the debris removal request? I think Jason was working this one. Sorry to cross projects, but figured I might as well ask about it since we are talking about Surf City. Hope this is helpful and thank you! Liz From: Coats, Heather <heather.coats@deq.nc.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 3:57 PM To: Hair, Sarah E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <Sarah.E.Hair@usace.army.mil>; Snider, Holley <holley.snider@deq.nc.gov>; Dunn, Maria T. <maria.dunn@ncwildlife.org>; Harding, Kimberlee k <Kimberlee.Harding@deq.nc.gov>; kathryn_matthews@fws.gov; Southerly, Chris <chris.southerly@dncr.nc.gov> Cc: Dail, Jason <jason.dail@deq.nc.gov>; MacPherson, Tara <tara.macpherson@deq.nc.gov> Subject: [Non-DoD Source] FW: [External] Surf city dune Hello everyone, The Town of Surf City is looking to perform a small truck haul dune repair project as outlined in the attached request. The proposed project area extends approximately 1,000' in length from a point north of Seahorse Ave to a location south of Quarterhorse Ave (see attached request with project plans). Sand would be sourced from either the ST Wooten or 421 Sand mines and all fill would remain above MHW. They expect the work to take about 7 days and plan to complete work prior to May 1. This is a proposed as a modification of the Town's beach bulldozing permit (Permit No. 190-05). The ACE's past Action ID number for this project was SAW-2005-00158. The DWR number previously assigned to this project was 2005-2016. Please let me know as soon as possible and by March 26 if you have any questions or concerns. I have also attached some recent photos provided by Jamie with TI Coastal for your reference. Thanks! Heather Heather Coats (she/her) Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 910 796 7302 office heather.coats(@deq.nc.gov *New email address. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 0 8 From: Jamie Pratt <icoratt(@ticoastal.com> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 10:53 AM To: Coats, Heather <heather.coatsPdeg. nc.gov> Cc: Chris Gibson <clgibsonl@ticoastal.com>; Scott Finnis <sefinnis(@ticoastal.com>; Breuer, Kyle <kbreuer(cDsurfcitync.gov> Subject: Re: [External] Surf city dune CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. Good Morning Heather - Please see attached Minor Modification request for permit 190-05 to not only continue with the renewal of the Town's beach bulldozing permit but also allow for a small scale dune rehabilitation project via truck haul this spring. I will bring a check by your office today for $100 to cover the permit application fee. If you have any questions, please let me know and as always THANK YOU for your help and hard work. Jamie Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official. From: Southerly, Chris To: Coats. Heather; Hair, Sarah E SAW; Snider, Holley; Dunn, Maria T.; Harding, Kimberlee k; kathryn matthews(cbfws.aov Cc: Dail, Jason; MacPherson, Tara; Atkinson, Stephen B Subject: RE: [External] Surf city dune Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:57:11 AM Attachments: image001.g_ng imaae002.Dna Heather, This area is within our ER 20-0050 review area. We would have no objection to the project as proposed with the standard inadvertent discovery caution for previously unknown timbers that may have washed up and become buried. If official comments are needed, this can be sent through the ER portal for review and signed letter. Best, Chris CHRIS SOUTHERLY, MA, RPA, CPM State Archaeologist (Acting) Deputy State Archaeologist Scientific Diving Safety Officer Office of State Archaeology I Underwater Archaeology Branch 1528 Fort Fisher Boulevard South I Kure Beach, NC 28449 919 810 0976 Mobile 1910 2517323 Office Chris. SoutherlyW,dncr.nc.gov Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Coats, Heather <heather.coats@deq.nc.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 3:57 PM To: Hair, Sarah E SAW <Sarah.E.Hair@usace.army.mil>; Snider, Holley <holley.snider@deq.nc.gov>; Dunn, Maria T. <maria.dunn@ncwildlife.org>; Harding, Kimberlee k <Kimberlee.Harding@deq.nc.gov>; kathryn_matthews@fws.gov; Southerly, Chris <chris.southerly@dncr.nc.gov> Cc: Dail, Jason <jason.dail@deq.nc.gov>; MacPherson, Tara <tara.macpherson@deq.nc.gov> Subject: FW: [External] Surf city dune Hello everyone, The Town of Surf City is looking to perform a small truck haul dune repair project as outlined in the attached request. The proposed project area extends approximately 1,000' in length from a point north of Seahorse Ave to a location south of Quarterhorse Ave (see attached request with project plans). Sand would be sourced from either the ST Wooten or 421 Sand mines and all fill would remain above MHW. They expect the work to take about 7 days and plan to complete work prior to May 1. This is a proposed as a modification of the Town's beach bulldozing permit (Permit No. 190-05). The ACE's past Action ID number for this project was SAW-2005-00158. The DWR number previously assigned to this project was 2005-2016. Please let me know as soon as possible and by March 26 if you have any questions or concerns. I have also attached some recent photos provided by Jamie with TI Coastal for your reference. Thanks! Heather Heather Coats (she/her) Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 910 796 7302 office heather.coats(@deq.nc.gov *New email address. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 ,u From: Jamie Pratt <icorattl@ticoastal.com> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 10:53 AM To: Coats, Heather <heather.coats(@deq.nc.gov> Cc: Chris Gibson <clgibson(@ticoastal.com>; Scott Finnis <sefinnis(cDticoastal.com>; Breuer, Kyle <kbreuer(@surfcitync.gov> Subject: Re: [External] Surf city dune CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. Good Morning Heather - Please see attached Minor Modification request for permit 190-05 to not only continue with the renewal of the Town's beach bulldozing permit but also allow for a small scale dune rehabilitation project via truck haul this spring. I will bring a check by your office today for $100 to cover the permit application fee. If you have any questions, please let me know and as always THANK YOU for your help and hard work. Jamie Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official. From: Coats, Heather To: Hair, Sarah E SAW; Snider, Hollev; Dunn, Maria T.; Harding, Kimberlee k; kathrvn matthews(Ows.aov; Southerly, Chris Cc: Dail, Jason; MacPherson, Tara Subject: FW: [External] Surf city dune Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 3:53:00 PM Attachments: Surf City Emergency Dune Repair Minor Mod Request.pdf imaae001.Dna image002.pnno IMG 3344.ioa IMG 3345.ioa IMG 3347.ioa IMG 3348.ioa IMG 3349.ioa IMG 3346.ioa Hello everyone, The Town of Surf City is looking to perform a small truck haul dune repair project as outlined in the attached request. The proposed project area extends approximately 1,000' in length from a point north of Seahorse Ave to a location south of Quarterhorse Ave (see attached request with project plans). Sand would be sourced from either the ST Wooten or 421 Sand mines and all fill would remain above MHW. They expect the work to take about 7 days and plan to complete work prior to May 1. This is a proposed as a modification of the Town's beach bulldozing permit (Permit No. 190-05). The ACE's past Action ID number for this project was SAW-2005-00158. The DWR number previously assigned to this project was 2005-2016. Please let me know as soon as possible and by March 26 if you have any questions or concerns. I have also attached some recent photos provided by Jamie with TI Coastal for your reference. Thanks! Heather Heather Coats (she/her) Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 910 796 7302 office heather.coats(@deq.nc.gov *New email address. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 L From: Jamie Pratt <jcpratt@ticoastal.com> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 10:53 AM To: Coats, Heather <heather.coats@deq.nc.gov> Cc: Chris Gibson <clgibson@ticoastal.com>, Scott Finnis <sefinnis@ticoastal.com>; Breuer, Kyle <kbreuer@surfcitync.gov> Subject: Re: [External] Surf city dune CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. 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Ra 4 �t t _ ; q PI s .. - Iz LLLL IMF Ie - - - _ •twjc, a -lk,y _ - _ _Is - 177 I _ ry y - ji , Ow - .. _ ?5 �pF SURD �O � Town of Surf City 1949 Teresa B. Batts, Mayor Donald R. Helms, Mayor Pro-Tem John Koloski, Councilman July 11, 2023 Heather Coats Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Subject: Post Hurricane Florence Dune Restoration Permit Extension Dear Heather Coats, William J. Fowler, Councilman Jeremy Shugarts, Councilman Hugh Cannady, Councilman The Town of Surf City is formally requesting an extension of the Surf City Beach Bulldozing Permit 190-05 issued on October 28, 2019, for the purpose of post -storm dune reconstruction. This additional two-year permit includes: a. Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern pursuant to NCGS 113A-118 b. Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229 The post -Florence emergency berm project has been completed. There has been no change in plans since the original permit issuance and no change in ownership. Additionally, if the permit is renewed, any future work will be conducted in compliance within the scope of the original permit and in accordance with permit conditions. The permit modification is requested to encompass the entirety of the Surf City oceanfront dune system, which will be shown on a map provided. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kyle M. Breuer Town Manager 214 W Florence Way PO BOX 2475 PHONE (910) 328-4131 Hampstead, North Carolina 28443 Surf City, North Carolina 28445 FAX (910) 328-4132 L y 1 T I 1 P 11-July-2023 mmy F?d+ ,..+ McG�a = Watts Landing ''� �►� 1 1s ...- �,. gtkr i/15 Permit t ' ,.00 .r► Holly m `\ in9 Rg - Ra.K = A .4 pw 61 lk Alk qj SIooP Point `41k Topsail Sound " ����• ya . Y! Topsail Soi(nd r � 1 -"`•art• � '•- •.s: ��• jj Family Park Aw 14.;_. �� _ w nSurf City �• , .. ® n, �. N.New River_D banal S $e5hore�Or S SlivrelDr t '_i New Ri.v _ N=Shurefir? .k:-, er pr �I�@S U 1 2 A Edited by Michael Rocco 11-July-2023 Topsail Sound c DocuSign Envelope ID: 8BEB8EDF-AD46-4110-A3DF-F46918A4l lA3 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality November 8, 2023 DWR # 20052016v3 Pender County Town of Surf City ATTN: Kyle M. Breuer P.O. Box 2475 Surf City, NC 28445 Subject: Approval of Individual 401 Water Quality Certification Surf City - Beach Bulldozing Dune Restoration USACE Action ID. No. SAW-2006-00158 Dear Mr. Breuer: Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. WQC006409 issued to Kyle Breuer and Town of Surf City, dated November 8, 2023. This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of this Water Quality Certification. If you change your project, you must notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and is responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(d)(2)]. This Water Quality Certification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain all other required Federal, State, or Local approvals before proceeding with the project, including those required by, but not limited to, Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, Water Supply Watershed, and Trout Buffer regulations. This Water Quality Certification neither grants nor affirms any property right, license, or privilege in any lands or waters, or any right of use in any waters. This Water Quality Certification does not authorize any person to interfere with the riparian rights, littoral rights, or water use rights of any other person and does not create any prescriptive right or any right of priority regarding any usage of water. This Water Quality Certification shall not be interposed as a defense in any action respecting the determination of riparian or littoral rights or other rights to water use. No consumptive user is deemed by virtue of this Water Quality Certification to possess any prescriptive or other right of priority with respect to any other consumptive user. Upon the presentation of proper credentials, the Division may inspect the property. This Water Quality Certification shall expire on the same day as the expiration date of the corresponding Section 404 Permit. The conditions shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the expiration date of this Water Quality Certification. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CARCLINA 919.707.9000 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8BEB8EDF-AD46-4110-A3DF-F46918A411A3 Surf City Beach Bulldozing Dune Restoration DWR# 20052016v3 Individual Certification #WQC006409 Page 2 of 7 Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth may result in revocation of this Water Quality Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you are unable to comply with any of the conditions of this Water Quality Certification you must notify the Wilmington Regional Office within 24 hours (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The permittee shall report to the Wilmington Regional Office any noncompliance with, and/or any violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200] including but not limited to sediment impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became aware of the non-compliance circumstances. This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested [G.S. 143-215.5]. This Certification can be contested as provided in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes by filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Petition) with the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. Requirements for filing a Petition are set forth in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and Title 26 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. Additional information regarding requirements for filing a Petition and Petition forms may be accessed at http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at (919) 431-3000. A party filing a Petition must serve a copy of the Petition on: William F. Lane, General Counsel Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 If the party filing the Petition is not the permittee, then the party must also serve the recipient of the Certification in accordance with N.C.G.S 15013-23(a). This letter completes the Division's review under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and 15A NCAC 02H .0500. Please contact Holley Snider at 910-796-7303 or holley.snider@deg.nc.gov if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Eo4 DocuSigned by: 6V UA Sad GL"j-u" 8554BOF62DED464... Morella Sanchez -King Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ— WiRO Electronic cc: Sarah Hair, USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Maria Dunn, NCWRC REQ5 North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality I Division ofWater Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 naparMeM of EmironmanW 9uallly DocuSign Envelope ID: 8BEB8EDF-AD46-4110-A3DF-F46918A411A3 Surf City Beach Bulldozing Dune Restoration DWR# 20052016v3 Individual Certification #WQC006409 Page 3 of 7 Todd Bowers, EPA DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Electronic file Filename: 20051996v2_North Topsail Beach Dune Restoratio n_IWQC_OnsloCo_Nov.23.docx REQ5 North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality I Division ofWater Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 onparhnem of EmironmanW 9uallly DocuSign Envelope ID: 8BEB8EDF-AD46-4110-A3DF-F46918A411A3 Surf City Beach Bulldozing Dune Restoration DWR# 20052016v3 Individual Certification #WQC006409 Page 4 of 7 NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION #WQC006409 is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to North Carolina's Regulations in 15 NCAC 02H .0500 and 15A NCAC 0213.0200, to Kyle Breuer and Town of Surf City, who have authorization for the impacts listed below, as described within your application received by the N.C. Division of Water Resources (Division) on September 8, 2023, and by Public Notice issued by the Us Army Corps of Engineers on November 22, 2005. The State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will comply with water quality requirements and the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application, the supporting documentation, and conditions hereinafter set forth. The following impacts are hereby approved. No other impacts are approved, including incidental impacts. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)] Type of Impact Amount Approved Plan Location or Reference 6.2 miles of oceanfront Oceanfront shoreline and Intertidal beach bulldozing cross section drawings shown *above MHW 91 acres (3,963,960 sq. ft.) on sheets 1 thru 4 dated *below MHW October 20, 2005 This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the certification below. CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)]: The Permittee shall adhere specially to 15A NCAC 02B .0220 Tidal Salt Water Quality Standards for Class SC Waters. (12) pH: shall be normal for waters in the area, which generally shall range between 6.8 and 8.5 except that swamp waters may have a pH as low as 4.3 if it is the result of natural conditions; (19) Turbidity: the turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds this level due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be increased. Citation: 15A NCAC 028.0220 Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and maintenance of biological integrity (including fishing, fish, and Primary Nursery Areas (PNAs)), wildlife, and secondary contact recreation]; and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. ��� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 0_p Mo Emimnmen quay DocuSign Envelope ID: 8BEB8EDF-AD46-4110-A3DF-F46918A411A3 Surf City Beach Bulldozing Dune Restoration DWR# 20052016v3 Individual Certification #WQC006409 Page 5 of 7 The permittee shall report to the DWR Wilmington Regional Office any noncompliance with, and/or any violation of, stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200], including but not limited to sediment impacts to streams or wetlands. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the permittee became aware of the non-compliance circumstances. Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c) Justification: Timely reporting of non-compliance is important in identifying and minimizing detrimental impacts to water quality and avoiding impacts due to water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. 3. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands or waters beyond the footprint of the approved impacts (including temporary impacts). Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506; 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c) Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and maintenance of biological integrity; wildlife; secondary contact recreation; agriculture); and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. 4. Application of fertilizer to establish planted/seeded vegetation within disturbed riparian areas and/or wetlands shall be conducted at agronomic rates and shall comply with all other Federal, State and Local regulations. Fertilizer application shall be accomplished in a manner that minimizes the risk of contact between the fertilizer and surface waters. Citation: 15A 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 02B .0200, 15A NCAC 02B .0231 Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils, deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3) Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters shall be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent contamination of surface waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. Construction shall be staged in order to minimize the exposure of equipment to surface waters to the maximum extent practicable. Fueling, lubrication, and general equipment maintenance shall be performed in a manner to prevent, to the maximum extent practicable, contamination of surface waters by fuels and oils. Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); 15A NCAC 028.0200; 15A NCAC 02B .0231 ��� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 0_p Mo Emimnmen quay DocuSign Envelope ID: 8BEB8EDF-AD46-4110-A3DF-F46918A411A3 Surf City Beach Bulldozing Dune Restoration DWR# 20052016v3 Individual Certification #WQC006409 Page 6 of 7 Justification: A project that affects waters shall not be permitted unless the existing uses, and the water quality to protect such uses, are protected. Activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. As cited in Stream Standards: (12) Oils, deleterious substances, or colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation, or to aquatic life and wildlife, or adversely affect the palatability offish, aesthetic quality, or impair the waters for any designated uses. As cited in Wetland Standards: (c)(1) Liquids, fill or other solids, or dissolved gases shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses; and (3) Materials producing color or odor shall not be present in amounts that may cause adverse impacts on existing wetland uses. 6. Heavy equipment working in wetlands shall be placed on mats or other measures shall be taken to minimize soil disturbance and compaction. Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b), 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c), 15A NCAC 028.0231 Justification: Wetland standards require maintenance or enhancement of existing uses of wetlands such that hydrologic conditions necessary to support natural biological and physical characteristics are protected, populations of wetland flora and fauna are maintained to protect biological integrity of the wetland; and materials or substances are not present in amounts that may cause adverse impact on existing wetland uses. 7. In accordance with 143-215.85(b), the permittee shall report any petroleum spill of 25 gallons or more; any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters; any petroleum spill regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters; and any petroleum spill less than 25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours. Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c); N.C.G.S 143-215.85(b) Justification: Person(s) owning or having control over oil or other substances upon notice of discharge must immediately notify the Department, or any of its agents or employees, of the nature, location, and time of the discharge and of the measures which are being taken or are proposed to be taken to contain and remove the discharge. This action is required in order to contain or divert the substances to prevent entry into the surface waters. Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule (including, at minimum: aquatic life propagation, survival, and maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary contact recreation; agriculture), and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. 8. The permittee and their authorized agents shall conduct all 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. Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c) Justification: Surface water quality standards require that conditions of waters be suitable for all best uses provided for in state rule, and that activities must not cause water pollution that precludes any best use on a short-term or long-term basis. The Division must evaluate if the ��� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 0_p Mo Emimnmen quay DocuSign Envelope ID: 8BEB8EDF-AD46-4110-A3DF-F46918A411A3 Surf City Beach Bulldozing Dune Restoration DWR# 20052016v3 Individual Certification #WQC006409 Page 7 of 7 activity has avoided and minimized impacts to waters, would cause or contribute to a violation of standards, or would result in secondary or cumulative impacts. 9. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms and conditions of this certification in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a copy of this Water Quality Certification. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be available at the project site during the construction and maintenance of this project. Citation: 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b); 15A NCAC 02H .0507(c) Justification: Those actually performing the work should be aware of the requirements of this 401 Water Quality Certification to minimize water quality impacts. This approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 Permit. The conditions in effect on the date of issuance shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the expiration date of this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)] This, the 8th day of November 2023 DocuSigned by: V 6V A Sain G�j—�C" 8554BOF62DED464_ Morella Sanchez -King Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ— WiRO REQ5 North Carolina Department ofEnvironmental Quality I Division ofWater Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 naparMeM of EmironmanW 9uallly Received: 9/19/2023 Historic Preservation Office ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS Director September 8, 2023 MEMORANDUM: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality ER 05-2575 See Letter —SBA 10/3/23 FROM: Heather Coats, Beach & Inlet Management Permit Coordinator NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 heather.coats(c)_deg.nc.gov SUBJECT: CAMA Maior Permit Renewal Review Applicant: Town of Surf City Permit No: 190-05 Project Location: Oceanfront shoreline of Surf City, Pender/Onslow Counties. Due: 9/29/2023 DCM has determined this project does not qualify for a renewal under CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(b). CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(c) allows the Division of Coastal Management to circulate the request to commenting state agencies to determine if any changes in circumstances or in development standards require a new application and CAMA major permit review. DCM is not aware of any proposed changes to the previously authorized project. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed renewal request and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by September 29, 2023. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Heather Coats at (910) 796-7302. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: X This agency has no objection to the renewal request as proposed. **Additional comments may be attached** This agency has determined that circumstances or development standards have changed and warrant a new CAMA major permit application review. See attached. PRINT NAME Renee Gledhill -Earley AGENCY Historic Preservation Office SIGNATURE DATE 10/04/23 EQ �� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Moorehead City, North Carolina 28557 NORTH CAROLINA oaw,tmantof Envi—mental auai� /`� 252.808.2808 North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator Governor Roy Cooper Secretary D. Reid Wilson October 4, 2023 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Heather Coats North Carolina State Clearinghouse Department of Administration Ramona M. Bartos, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Office of Archives and History Deputy Secretary, Darin J. Waters, Ph.D. heather.coatsgncdenr. og_v Repair dune system Damaged during Hurricane Ophelia and Hurricane Florence, Pender and Onslow County, ER 05-2575 Thank you for your September 19, 2023, submission concerning the above -referenced project. We have reviewed the project and offer the following comments. Our files indicate two archaeological sites located along Surf City (NTB-North Topsail Beach) beaches: Surf City Beach Wreck (NTB0001) and a museum timber (NTB0002). The Museum Timber (NTB0002) was removed from the beach zone by Public Works employees in 1999 and is of no concern. NT130001 is thought to be the wreck of the William H. Sumner, driven ashore in 1919 and discovered in 1999. It is located eighty yards north of the old Barnacle Bill's Fishing Pier. About thirteen yards separates the exposed wreckage from the existing dune line. GPS coordinates place the approximate position of the site at North 34 deg. 25.948 min. and West 77 deg. 31.904 min. or approximately one -mile northeast of the Surf City water tower. The wreckage is usually deeply buried under many feet of sand and may not be affected by the additive efforts of dune reconstruction. Due to the low concentration of any other known wreck sites in the project area, we concur that the project proceeds as planned, with the condition that you reference the following paragraph regarding beach wrecks and take caution when operating in the vicinity of NTB0001. It is our opinion that the beach bulldozing operations may encounter unknown remains of vessels, lost along the North Carolina coast, that have washed up on shore and been buried over the last 450 years. While the archaeological and historical record does not support a recommendation for an archaeological survey of the entire beach area, we would like your agency, its affiliates, and the equipment operators to be aware that the possibility exists that this work may unearth a beached shipwreck. If such occurs, work should move to another area and the Underwater Archaeology Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: (919) 814-6570/814-6898 ER 05-2575, October 04, Page 2 of 2 Branch contacted immediately at: 910-250-7320. A staff member will be sent to assess the wreckage and determine the proper course of action. The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or environmental.review&dncr.nc.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number. Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: (919) 814-6570/814-6898 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS Director September 8, 2023 MEMORANDUM: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality FROM: Heather Coats, Beach & Inlet Management Permit Coordinator NCDEO - Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 heather.coats(@deg.nc.gov SUBJECT: CAMA Major Permit Renewal Review Applicant: Town of Surf City Permit No: 190-05 Project Location: Oceanfront shoreline of Surf City, Pender/Onslow Counties. DCM has determined this project does not qualify for a renewal under CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(b). CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(c) allows the Division of Coastal Management to circulate the request to commenting state agencies to determine if any changes in circumstances or in development standards require a new application and CAMA major permit review. DCM is not aware of any proposed changes to the previously authorized project. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed renewal request and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by September 29, 2023. if you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Heather Coats at (910) 796-7302. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: X This agency has no objection to the renewal request as proposed. '"'Additional comments may be attached** This agency has determined that circumstances or development standards have changed and warrant a new CAMA major permit application review. See attached. PRINT NAME Wanda Hilliard AGENCY // State PPr�rolIoertV SIGNATURE ^i�V�IA� (. DATE September 21, 2023 OepvMantalEmimDalry �1�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Moorehead City, North Carolina 28557 252.808.2808 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Cameron Ingram, Executive Director 11% 1011% us) .7_:1e1011JV% I TO: Heather Coats Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality FROM: Maria T. Dunn, Coastal Coordinator Habitat Conservation Division DATE: September 15, 2023 SUBJECT: CAMA Dredge/Fill Permit Renewal for Town of Surf City, #190-05, Pender / Onslow Counties, North Carolina. Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reviewed the permit renewal with regard to impacts on fish and wildlife resources. The project site is located along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline within the limits of the Town of Surf City. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Coastal Area Management Act (G.S. 113A-100 through 113A-128), as amended, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, as amended, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.), the Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (FCMA), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-712 et seq.). Surf City is proposing to renew Permit # 190-05 that allows traditional beach bulldozing methods along its managed ocean shoreline. Material would be pushed from the mean low low water line landward along the beach profile at -1' below grade to even out escarpments and rebuild the existing dune system as needed. During the initial and subsequent reviews of this proposal, this activity is proposed to occur only on a small scale to provide immediate repair to badly damaged dune systems after coastal storms and between large scale nourishment events. It is assumed this is the continued management practice. The NCWRC participated in previous project reviews and understands the concern Surf City has regarding beach erosion. We appreciate the proposed project standing as an island wide permit and project area rather than left to individual property owners. As mentioned previously, continued disturbance from beach bulldozing can have an adverse impact to the benthic community and therefore the foraging habitat of shore and water birds. Population numbers of worms, crabs, and other micro fauna are lowered after such events; therefore, beach bulldozing should Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721 Telephone: (919) 707-0220 • Fax: (919) 707-0028 Page 2 only occur on an as needed basis and not as a regular maintenance activity, perhaps being triggered by a set slope or shore grade based on the model used in the island's coastal storm damage reduction plan. The NCWRC does not object to permit renewal provided all conditions in Permit #190-05, including the April 1 — November 15 moratorium, remain. These dates encompass both the shorebird and sea turtle nesting moratoria and would provide protection for federally and state protected species such as piping plover (Charadruis melodus), rufa red knot (Calidris canutus rufa) and the Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempi), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), and green (Chelonia mydas) sea turtles. In the event of emergencies during this time, consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the NCWRC should be initiated to determine the best response to minimize impacts to these resources. We appreciate the opportunity to review and comment on this permit modification. If you need further assistance or additional information, please contact me at maria.dunn@ncwildlife.org or (252) 495-5554. ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS Director September 8, 2023 MEMORANDUM: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality FROM: Heather Coats, Beach & Inlet Management Permit Coordinator NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 heather.coats(a)deg.nc.gov SUBJECT: CAMA Major Permit Renewal Review Applicant: Town of Surf City Permit No: 190-05 Project Location: Oceanfront shoreline of Surf City, Pender/Onslow Counties. DCM has determined this project does not qualify for a renewal under CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(b). CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(c) allows the Division of Coastal Management to circulate the request to commenting state agencies to determine if any changes in circumstances or in development standards require a new application and CAMA major permit review. DCM is not aware of any proposed changes to the previously authorized project. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed renewal request and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by September 29, 2023. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Heather Coats at (910) 796-7302. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: x This agency has no objection to the renewal request as proposed. "Additional comments may be attached" This agency has determined that circumstances or development standards have changed and warrant a new CAMA major permit application review. See attached. PRINT NAME Mark Brown AGENCY Public Water Supply SIGNATURE �.o,� DATE 9/12/23 D E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Moorehead City, North Carolina 28557 NORTH CAROLINA Deparhnant of Environmental Duality 252.808.2808 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS Director September 8, 2023 MEMORANDUM: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality FROM: Heather Coats, Beach & Inlet Management Permit Coordinator NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 heather.coats(a)deg.nc.gov SUBJECT: CAMA Maior Permit Renewal Review Applicant: Town of Surf City Permit No: 190-05 Project Location: Oceanfront shoreline of Surf City, Pender/Onslow Counties. DCM has determined this project does not qualify for a renewal under CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(b). CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(c) allows the Division of Coastal Management to circulate the request to commenting state agencies to determine if any changes in circumstances or in development standards require a new application and CAMA major permit review. DCM is not aware of any proposed changes to the previously authorized project. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed renewal request and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by September 29, 2023. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Heather Coats at (910) 796-7302. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: _X_ This agency has no objection to the renewal request as proposed. **Additional comments may be attached" This agency has determined that circumstances or development standards have changed and warrant a new CAMA major permit application review. See attached. PRINT NAME Andrew Haines AGENCY NC DMF — Shellfish Sanitation and Recreational Water Quality Section SIGNATURE omkMI / DATE _911012023 NnRn�cO- E Q�1� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Coastal Management Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Moorehead City, North Carolina 28557 252.808.2808 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS Director September 8, 2023 MEMORANDUM: NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality FROM: Heather Coats, Beach & Inlet Management Permit Coordinator NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 heather.coats(a)deg.nc.gov SUBJECT: CAMA Maior Permit Renewal Review Applicant: Town of Surf City Permit No: 190-05 Project Location: Oceanfront shoreline of Surf City, Pender/Onslow Counties. DCM has determined this project does not qualify for a renewal under CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(b). CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(c) allows the Division of Coastal Management to circulate the request to commenting state agencies to determine if any changes in circumstances or in development standards require a new application and CAMA major permit review. DCM is not aware of any proposed changes to the previously authorized project. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed renewal request and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by September 29, 2023. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Heather Coats at (910) 796-7302. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: X This agency has no objection to the renewal request as proposed. "*Additional comments may be attached" This agency has determined that circumstances or development standards have changed and warrant a new CAMA major permit application review. See attached. PRINT NAME Michael Christenbury, District Planner AGENCY NC Division of Coastal Management SIGNATURE m:4d 7 611W �c�unct DATE 09/08/2023 No comment from the local land use plan perspective. -MTC NnRn�cO- E Q 1� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Coastal Management Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Moorehead City, North Carolina 28557 252.808.2808 ROY COOPER covffmv ELIZABETH S. BISER Sec roary BRAXTON DAMS Dmerur September 8, 2023 MEMORANDUM: J Y SfArrt, fr NORTH CAROLINA Fnviranmenrai Quality FROM: Heather Coats, Beach & Inlet Management Permit Coordinator NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, ':'-Jilmington, NC 28408 h eather. co atsa .. deq _ n c.g ov SUBJECT: CAMA Major Permit Renewal Review Applicant: Town of Surf City Permit No: 19D-05 Project Location: Oceanfront shoreline of Surf City, Pender{Onslow Counties. DCM has determined this project does not qualify for a renewal under CRC rule 1 SA NCAC 07J.0404(b} CRC rule 15A NCAC 07J.0404(c) allows the Division of Coastal Management to circulate the request to commenting state agencies to determine if any changes in circumstances or in development standards require a new application and CAMA major permit review_ DCM is not aware of any proposed changes to the previously authorized project_ Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed renewal request and return this #offer to Heather Coats at the address above by Septe TTbBf 29, 2023. If you have a n v questions regarding the proposed project, contact Heather Coats at (910) 796-7302_ When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: X This agency has no objection to the renewal request as proposed_ "Additional comments may be attached" This agency has determined that circumstances or development standards have changed and warrant a new CAMA major permit application review. See attached. PRINT NAME Lee Padrick AGENCY NC Commerce SIGNATURE�X DATE 9-8-23 oerMEQ A .,p,..r' {�u.w�'{ North Garolina DeFwrtmrnl of Emi onrnenSid Q.Lw tV I Civision of Caaslal Mi)mb9rrnen1 Morehead G[r Offiitt 1400 Commerce Avenue I Moorehead dcy. NonhcaroNna2&"7 252.808.2808