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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1993
TO: John Dorney ?i
FROM: Stephanie S. Briggs??''
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SUBJECT: Issue of anadromous fish resource in Jonaquin Creek, Carteret County
In response to your question as to whether there is an anadromous fish resource in
Jonaquin Creek, Carteret County, at the point upstream that the Department of Transportation
proposes to replace bridge #5 on SR 1300, I have discussed the issue with staff of the Division
of Marine Fisheries (DMF) and the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
Linda Mercer of DMF assured me that there was no anadromous fish resource in
Jonaquin Creek, but reaffirmed their hope, expressed earlier in written comments to this
Division (attached), that the bridge is replaced with another span instead of culverts.
David Yow of the WRC wanted to confirm that with Distict Biologist Bennett Wynne,
but was unable to reach him.
The National Marine Fisheries Service, in a letter to Col. Tulloch of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, dated June 29, 1993 (copy attached), stated a concern
about the dependency of anadromous species on the Neuse River and its tributaries as forage,
spawning, and nursery areas. " They seem to be alluding more to the area in general rather than
the specific area in question. I tried to call Ron Secchler of NMFS to discuss this with him, but
was unable to reach him. I believe that DMF data would show that there are areas in the Neuse
basin that are much more valuable in terms of habitat for anadromous species than Jonaquin
Creek might be.
As DMF has very good knowledge of the resource in that area and equally reliable data
to support their assertion, it is likely that their data would not support a finding that a water
quality certification should be denied because of an anadromous fish resource at that location.
If you have questions or concerns about this information or any of the agency comments,
please give me a call or contact the agency directly.
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TO: John R. Parker
FROM: Linda Mercer
DATE: 5 August 1993
SUBJECT: NC DOT SR1300-Jonaquin Creek
Applicant
Carteret
County
Attached is the response to the above application. If I can be of further
assistance, please let me know.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
3441 Arendell Street • Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor July 7, 1993 Roger N. Schecter
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Director
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Dr. William Hogarth, Director
Division of Marine Fisheries
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC DOT - SR1300 - Jonaquin Creek
Project Location: SR1300, Jonaquin Creek, near Beaufort, in Carteret County
Proposed Project: to replace bridge with two (2) 103" x 71" x 70' culverts
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by July 28, 1993. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Charles Pigott at [phone], Ext. 230. When appropriate, in-depth comments
with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED DATE ?- 36 -V-5
P.O. Box 769 Morehead City, N.C. 28557 • Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Division of Marine Fisheries
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary U E H N 1=1
William T, Hogarth, Ph.D., Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: JOHN PARKER
FROM: LINDA MERCER Y'?t
DATE: JULY 30, 1993
SUBJECT: NC DOT - SR1300 - JONAQUIN CREEK
The Division of Marine Fisheries recommends that the existing bridge over
Jonaquin Creek be replaced with a new bridge rather than with two culverts.
Jonaquin Creek is designated as a primary nursery area, an area important to the
development of juvenile finfish, crabs, and shrimp. The marsh surrounding
Jonaquin Creek provides nutrients and serves as a sediment trap for the estuarine
system. The potential for culverts to impede water flow as they fill with
sediment could have a negative effect on the marsh system. Culverts would also
impede navigation at the site which is presently possible.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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9450 Koger Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
June 29, 1993 F/SE021
Colonel W. Scott Tulloch
District Engineer, Wilmington District
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Attention Scott McLendon
Dear Colonel Tulloch:
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has reviewed Pre-
discharge Notification 199301910 dated June 241 1993, whereby the,
N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is requesting
authorization of work pursuant to Nationwide Permit #14. The
proposed work consists of excavating and filling wetlands
associated with the Neuse River, Carteret County, North Carolina.
The proposed work consists of the replacement of a bridge on State
Road 1300 over Jonequin Creek with two 103-inch-high by 71-inch-
wide corrugated steel pipe arch culverts. The culverts will be
approximately 70 feet in length. This work would result in the
filling of 0.02 acre of salt marsh, and the excavation of
approximately 0.02 acre of wetlands.
Many anadromous specie
tributaries as forage,
include striped bass
sapidissima), alewife
(Alosa aestivalis),
oxyrhynchus).
s are dependent upon the Neuse River and its
spawning, and nursery areas. These species
(Morone saxatilis), American shad (Alosa
(Alosa pseudoharenctus), blueback herring
and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser
We are concerned that this project, as proposed, would have more
than a minimal impact on anadromous fishery resources because the
proposed culverts may impair upstream spawning migrations. In
recent years, there has been an unprecedented decline in the
harvest of anadromous fish in North Carolina. Probable causes for
this decline include water quality degradation, habitat
iNelson, D.M., E.A. Irlandi, L.R. Settle, M.E. Monaco, and
L.C. Coston-Clements. 1991. Distribution and Abundance of Fishes
and Invertebrates in Southeast Estuaries. ELMR Rept. No. 9.
NOAA/NOS Strategic Environmental Assessments Division, Rockville,
MD. 177p.
7
destruction, and reduced access to historical spawning grounds .2
Spawning of blueback herring and alewife occurs in upstream river
swamps and smaller tributaries above the tidal zone of river
systems.3 Highway culverts are the second most common blockage of
anadromous fish spawning migrations on small streams.4
In addition to the impacts to anadromous fishery resources, the
proposed work would remove a small but important area of salt marsh
habitat. These areas are important for the continued fishery
production in that they provide feeding and nursery areas for a
variety of estuarine dependent fishes and crustaceans including
Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus), spot (Leiostomus
xanthurus), mullet (Mil cephalus), flounders (Paralichthys spp.),
shrimp (Peneaus spp.), and blue crab (Callinectes sapidus).
Furthermore, these areas support a diverse invertebrate community
and produce large quantities of detritus, both of which are an
integral part of the complex food web involving higher marine
organisms.
In view of the above, we believe that this project would have more
than a minimal impact on NMFS trust resources. Therefore, we
recommend that this project be advertised as a public notice to
allow for a more thorough review by resource agencies. In
addition, we recommend that the NCDOT replace the existing bridge
with a bridge of similar dimensions.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments.
since/%e
Andreas Mager; Jr.
- L, Assistant Regional Director
Habitat Conservation Division
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2Street, M.W. 1981. Trends in North Carolina's commercial
fisheries, 1965-1980. N.C. Div. of Mar. Fish. Morehead City, North
Carolina. 11pp.
3Rulifson, R.A., M.T. Huish, and R.W. Thoesen. 1982.
Anadromous fish in the Southeastern United States and
recommendations for development of a management plan. U. S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Fishery Resources, Region 4, Atlanta Ga. 525pp.
4Collier, R. S. and M. C. Odom. 1989. Obstructions to anadromous
fish migrations. U.S. Fish and Wildl. Serv. Raleigh Field Office,
Raleigh, N.C. 29pp.
cc: FWS, ATLA, GA
FWS, Raleigh, NC
EPA, ATLA, GA
NCDEHNR, Raleigh, NC
NCDEHNR, Morehead City, NC
SAFMC, Charleston, SC
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TMNSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS SAM HUNT
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
October 14, 1993
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge 15 on SR
1300 over Jonequin Creek, South of Merrimon.
On May 10, 1993, an application package was distributed
to the office of Coastal Management (OCM) with the request
that the above-referenced project be authorized under the
appropriate Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit. On
July 7,1993, we received acknowledgement of receipt of our
application on June 15, and stated that it was adequate for
processing with a projected deadline of August 30, 1993. On
August 30, 1993, we received a letter from OCM extending the
processing deadline an additional 75 days, until November 12,
1993.
On August 11, 1993, we received notification from the
Army Corps of Engineers (COE) that National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) concerns had caused the permit to be elevated
to individual status, but on September 9, we received
authorization from the COE under Nationwide 14. On August
19, 1993, we received Water Quality Certification from the
Division of Environmental Management.
Due to the concerns expressed by the Division of Marine
Fisheries (DMF) and the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC)
we have reevaluated the design of the above-referenced
project. As communicated to us by Stephanie Briggs of OCM,
on September 27, 1993, their concerns were as follows; that.
due to the Primary Nursery status of this area, the potential
for diminished biological productivity exists due to the
impedance of flow as a result of filling and culvert
installation; and that the existing navigational clearance
should be preserved.
The cost of a 60' spanning structure is estimated to be
$90,000, while the cost of a 40' spanning structure would be
approximately $60,000. Forty feet is the minimum length
possible for this site. The proposed culverts are estimated

to cost $19,000. We feel that the cost of the bridge options
are prohibitively high and thus we have attempted to mitigate
by changing the design to maximize navigation clearance and
to minimize the length of the proposed culvert by using
endwalls. The proposed alternative utilizes endwalls to
reduce the length of the culverts from 70' to 40', and
eliminate filling in wetlands. By raising the culverts'
elevation we were able to match the existing bridges'
clearance elevation.
We hope that these changes will satisfy the concerns
expressed by WRC and DMF, as mentioned in your letter dated
October 6, 1993. By copy of this letter, we request that the
Corps of Engineers and Division of Environmental Management
review the proposed modified design and advise us as to the
status of the Nationwide permit and Water Quality
Certification. Please do not hesittae to contact Robin
Little at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
B. Qui , P.E.
Assista. ranch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Dave Griffin, DCM Field Representative
District Engineer, COE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Jimmy Lee, PE, Bridge Maintenance Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. Rick Shirley, Division 2 Resident Engineer
Pldase type or print. Carefttlly describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
c.
a. Name NC Dept, of Transportation
Attn: B.J. O'Quinn, Asst. Branch Mgr.
Address en Rnx 29 ni
Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
Public Transportation
City Raleigh State NC d. Describe the planned use of the project.
91 - 7 3 3 - Public Transportation
Zip 27611 Day phone [phone]
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Carteret Co. Bridge # 5
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1300
b. City, town, community, or landmark
i%1errimon
c. County Carteret
d.. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Jonequln Creek
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) '!/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
±4' from USGS Quad. Plants are on assumed
datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Muck
e. Vegetation on tract Salt marsh
f. Man-made features now on tract Bridge
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
X_ Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not zoned
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
None by NCDOT Archaeologists
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for j, Has a professional archaeological survey been
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, carried out for the tract? If so, by whom?
or pier)._ Replace existing bridge with 2 @
103" x 71 CSPA +40' 1 no
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed N/A
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
e.
If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? N/A
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
N/A
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). N/A
m. Water supply source
N/A
n, If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floofl N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
QY1LW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
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Length Width Depth

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10'
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b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards 31 cubic yards
c. Type of material Muck
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
Yes
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
35 cubic yards
A O^
1000N - Ad00
Dimensions of spoil disposal area
Location of spoil disposal area Selected site
above wetlands
Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
Does the disposal. area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
No
Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? Yes
Amount of fill in cubic yards 55 cubic yards
1. Type of fill material
Suitable backfill (sand,
gravel)
Source of fill material Local borrow p2 .t
?. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? No
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
By stringent erosion control measures
N000T standards
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
e..-Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water N/A
f. Type of fill material N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
An accurate work plat (Including plan view and cross.
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
12 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be-sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Backhoe, dumptruck, drag line
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes. explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N/A
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Name Weyerhauser Comoanv'
` Address P. 0. Box 1391
New Bern, NC 28560
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Name John & Elaine Teare
Address 212 Wedgewood Drive
Williamsyville, NC 14221
Name Canal Land Limited
Address P. 0. Box 830
Conway, SC 29526
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers.
permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development to
cover the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further 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
project.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TMNSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS SAM HUNT
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
October 14, 1993
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge #5 on SR
1300 over Jonequin Creek, South of Merrimon.
On May 10, 1993, an application package was distributed
to the office of Coastal Management (OCM) with the request
that the above-referenced project be authorized under the
appropriate Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) permit. On
July 7,1993, we received acknowledgement of receipt of our
application on June 15, and stated that it was adequate for
processing with a projected deadline of August 30, 1993. On
August 30, 1993, we received a letter from OCM extending the
processing deadline an additional 75 days, until November 12,
1993.
On August 11, 1993, we received notification from the
Army Corps of Engineers (COE) that National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) concerns had caused the permit to be elevated
to individual status, but on September 9, we received
authorization from the COE under Nationwide 14. On August
19, 1993, we received Water Quality Certification from the
Division of Environmental Management.
Due to the concerns expressed by the Division of Marine
Fisheries (DMF) and the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC)
we have reevaluated the design of the above-referenced
project. As communicated to us by Stephanie Briggs of OCM,
on September 27, 1993, their concerns were as follows; that
due to the Primary Nursery status of this area, the potential
for diminished biological productivity exists due to the
impedance of flow as a result of filling and culvert
installation; and that the existing navigational clearance
should be preserved.
The cost of a 60' spanning structure is estimated to be
$90,000, while the cost of a 40' spanning structure would be
approximately $60,000. Forty feet is the minimum length
possible for this site. The proposed culverts are estimated

to cost $19,000. We feel that the cost of the bridge options
are prohibitively high and thus we have attempted to mitigate
by changing the design to maximize navigation clearance and
to minimize the length of the proposed culvert by using
endwalls. The proposed alternative utilizes endwalls to
reduce the length of the culverts from 70' to 40', and
eliminate filling in wetlands. By raising the culverts'
elevation we were able to match the.existing bridges'
clearance elevation.
We hope that these changes will satisfy the concerns
expressed by WRC and DMF, as mentioned in your letter dated
October 6, 1993. By copy of this letter, we request that the
Corps of Engineers and Division of Environmental Management
review the proposed modified design and advise us as to the
status of the Nationwide permit and Water Quality
Certification. Please do not hesittae to contact Robin
Little at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
B. Qui , P.E.
Assists ranch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Dave Griffin, DCM Field Representative
District Engineer, COE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Jimmy Lee, PE, Bridge Maintenance Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A. L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. Rick Shirley, Division 2 Resident Engineer
Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stonnwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name NC Dept. of Transportation
Attn: B.J. O'Quinn, Asst. Branch Mgr.
Address_ Pn Rnx 2,mi
CityRaleigh state NC - d. Describe the planned use of the project. 7 3-3 -977 Public Transportation
Zip 27611 Dayphone 919-733-3141
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Carteret Co. Bridge # 5
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED --
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1300
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Merrimon
c. County
Carteret
d.. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Jonequin Creek
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). Replace existing bridge with 2 C?
103" x 71 CSPA +40' 1 na
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
Public Transportation
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) ^!/A
C.
d.
Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
±4' from USGS Quad. Plants are on assumed
datum
Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Muck
e. Vegetation on tract
Salt marsh
f. Man-made features now on tract Bridge
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
_ X Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not zoned
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
None by NCDOT Archaeologists
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? If so, by whom?
3/91
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i UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
:omplete this section if the project includes any land
,evelopment.
Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed N/A
>. Number of lots or parcels N/A
Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
i. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
NSA
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? N/A
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
N/A
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent. "wash
down"). N/A
m. Water supply source N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
X)thKK .W, (Fxcavat it
M"gap below
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Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
Length Width Depth

40
21' Average

67' verage
10'
8'
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards 31 cubic yards
c. Type of material Muck
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
Yes
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
35 cubic yards
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Dimensions of spoil disposal area
Location of spoil disposal area Selected site
above wetlands
Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
No
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
e. -Amount of fill. in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water N/A
f. Type of fill material N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? Yes
Amount of fill in cubic yards 55 cubic yards
i. Type of fill material Suitable backfill (sand,
Local borrow itgravel)
pit
. Source of fill material
Will fill material be placed on marsh orother
wetlands? No
i. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
1. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
By stringent erosion control measures
NCOOT standards
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Backhoe, dumptruck, drag line
s. W-r11 wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross.
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 71.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be. sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N/A •
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Name Weyerhauser Comoanv*
` Address P. 0. Box 1391
New Bern, NC 28560
Name John & Elaine Teare
Address 212 Wedgewood Drive
Williamsyville, NC 14221
Name Canal Land Limited
Address P. 0. Box 830
Conway, SC 29526
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed -
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further 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
project
This is the day of 019
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Landowner or ?thorizedkagent
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development to
cover the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and.inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).

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LWATEUR DEPARTMENT OF TH E ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS 3IM P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
September 9, 1993 aS GRQJP
IN REPLY REFER TO LITY SEY110 u
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199301910 and Nationwide Permit No. 14 (Road Crossing)
Mr. B.J. O'Quinn, P.E.
Assistant Branch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
State of North Carolina
Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Q'Quinn:
Reference your application of June 25, 1993, for Department of the Army
(DA) authorization to place fill material in 0.33 acre of wetlands adjacent
Jonequin Creek in connection with the replacement of Bridge No. 5 on SR 1300
near Merrimon, North Carolina.
For the purposes of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program,
Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the
Federal Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits (NWP).
Authorization, pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899
and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, was provided for fills for roads
crossing waters of the United States (including wetlands and other special
aquatic sites) provided:
a. The width of the fill is limited to the minimum necessary for the
actual crossing;
b. The fill placed in waters of the United States is limited to a filled
area of no more than one-third acre. Furthermore, no more than a total of 200
linear feet of the fill for the roadway can occur in special aquatic sites,
including wetlands;
C. The crossing is culverted, bridged or otherwise designed to prevent
the restriction of, and to withstand, expected highflows and the movement of
aquatic organisms;
d. The crossing, including all attendant features, both temporary and
permanent, is part of a single and complete project for crossing of a water of
the United States; and
e. For fills in special aquatic sites, including wetlands, the permittee
notifies the District Engineer (DE) in accordance with the "Notification"
general condition.
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Your work is authorized by this NWP provided it is accomplished in strict
accordance with the enclosed conditions and provided you receive a Section 401
water quality certification from the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (NCDEM). You should contact Mr. John Dorney, telephone (919)
733-1786, regarding water quality certification. In the coastal area, a
consistency determination should be obtained from the North Carolina Division
of Coastal Management (NCDCM). Please call Mr. Steve Benton, telephone (919)
733-2293, regarding this determination. This NWP does not relieve you of the
responsibility to obtain other required State or local approval.
This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter
unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued or revoked. Also,
this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period,
the NWP authorization is reissued without modification or the activity
complies with any subsequent modification of the NWP authorization. If during
the 2 years, the NWP authorization expires or is suspended or revoked, or is
modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and
conditions of the NWP, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under
construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the NWP will
remain authorized provided the activity is completed within twelve months of
the date of the NWP's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify,
suspend or revoke the authorization.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Scott McLendon, Wilmington
Area Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
e- r. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Mr. Steve Benton
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division
of Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Mr. Jim Gregson
North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
State of North Carolina MAE
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources • •
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan t. Howes, , Secretary C
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 19, 1993
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
N.C. DOT
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed bridge replacement, SR 1300 over Jonequin Creek
Project # 93542
Carteret County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2839 issued to N.C. Dept. of Transportation
dated August 19, 1993.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
1 n
P eston Howard, Jr. P.E.
Director
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Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DEM Regional Office
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John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
Carteret County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public
Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500
to repalce a bridge at SR 1300 over Jonequin Creek in Carteret County pursuant to an
application filed on the 14th day of July,1993 to N. C. DOT.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the
waters of Jonequin Creek in conjunction with the proposed road crossing in Carteret County
will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate Sections 301,
302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the
application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to prevent
significant increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or
construction related discharge (increases such that the turbidity
in the stream is 25 NTU's or less are not considered significant).
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions
of the Federal or Coastal Area Management Act Permit
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory
hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this Certification. This
request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box
27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be
final and binding.
This the 19th day of August, 1993.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
reston Howard, r. E.
erector
WQC# 2839
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 19, 1993
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
N.C. DOT
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
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Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act,
Proposed bridge replacement, SR 1300 over Jonequin Creek
Project # 93542
Carteret County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2839 issued to N.C. Dept. of Transportation
dated August 19, 1993.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
reston Howard, Jr. P. .
erector
Attachments
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Mr John Dorney
John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Carteret County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public
Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500
to repalce a bridge at SR 1300 over Jonequin Creek in Carteret County pursuant to an
application filed on the 14th day of July,1993 to N. C. DOT.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the dischar a of fill material into the
waters of Jonequin Creek in conjunction with the proposed sin fi in Carteret county will not
result in a violation of applicable Water Quality ; felines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies tl ; Sections 301,
302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 with the
application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
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Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in t
significant increase in turbidity outside the area or conSUUU11011 or
construction related discharge (increases such that the turbidity
in the stream is 25 NTU's or less are not considered significant).
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions
of the Federal or Coastal Area Management Act Permit
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory
hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days. following receipt of this Certification. This
request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 1508 of the North
Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box
27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be
final and binding.
This the 19th day of August, 1993.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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reston Howard, Jr. E.
irector
WQC# 2839
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State of North Carolina IT
Department of Environment, F1,5WA
Health and Natural Resources / •
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C
Roger N, Schecter, Director
August 16, 1993
MEM R ANDIN
TO: John Dorney
FROM: Stephanie S. Briggs
SUBJECT: Issue of anadromous fish resource in Jonaquin Creek, Carteret County
in response to your question as to whether there is an anadromous fish resource in
Jonaquin Creek, Carteret County, at the point upstream that the Department of Transportation
proposes to replace bridge #5 on SR 1300, I have discussed the issue with staff of the Division
of Marine Fisheries (DMF) and the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
Linda Mercer of DMF assured me that there was no anadromous fish resource in
Jonaquin Creek, but reaffirmed their hope, expressed earlier in written comments to this
Division (attached), that the bridge is replaced with another span instead of culverts.
David Yow of the WRC wanted to confirm that with Distict Biologist Bennett Wynne,
but was unable to reach him.
The National Marine Fisheries Service, in a letter to Col. Tulloch of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, dated June 29, 1993 (copy attached), stated a concern
about the dependency of anadromous species on "the Neuse River and its tributaries as forage,
spawning, and nursery areas. " They seem to be alluding more to the area in general rather than
the specific area in question. I tried to cull Ron Secchler of NMFS to discuss this with him, but
was unable to reach him. I believe that DMF data would show that there are areas in the Neuse
basin that are much more valuable in terms of habitat for anadromous species than Jonaquin
Creek might be_
As DMF has very good knowledge of the resource in that area and equally reliable data
to support their assertion, it is likely that their data would not support a finding that a water
quality certification should be denied because of an anadromous fish resource at that location.
If you have questions or concerns about this information or any of the agency comments,
please give me a call or contact the agency directly.
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DATE: 5 August 1993
SUBJECT- NC DOT Sk1300--Jonaquin Creek, Carteret
Applicant County
Attached is the response to the above application. If I can be of further
assistance, please let me know.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
3441 Arendell Street • Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
James B_ Aunt, Jr., Governor July 7, 1993 Roger N. 5checter
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Director
MEMQRANUM:
TO: Dr. William Hogarth, Director
Division of Marine Fisheries
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT. LAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC DOT - SR1300 - Jonaquin Creek
Project Location: SR 1300, Jonaquin Creek, near Beaufort, in Carteret County
Proposed Project: to replace bridge with two (2) 103" x 71" x 70' culverts
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by July 28, 1993. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please
contact Charles Pigott at [phone], Ext. 230. When appropriate, in-depth comments
with supporting data is requested.
REPLY; This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached.
comments.
SIGNED 4- 'D 4C DATE 9-30-93
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State of North Carolina ILFWA
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Division of Marine Fisheries
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary William I Hogorth, Ph.D., Director L:> IFE
TO: JOHN PARKER
FROM: LINDA MERGER Y-e?t
DATE, JULY 30, 1993
SUBJECT: NO DOT - CR.1300 - JONAQUIN CREEK
The Division of Marine Fisheries recommends that the existing bridge over
Jonaquin Creek be replaced with a new bridge rather than with two culverts.
Jonaquin Creek is designated as a primary nursery area, an area important to the
development of juvenile finfish, crabs, and shrimp. The marsh surrounding
Jonaquin Creek provides nutrients and serves as a sediment trap for the estuarine
system. The potential for culverts to impede water flow as they fill with
sediment could have a negative effect on the marsh system. Culverts would also
impede navigation at the site which is presently possible.
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P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557.0769 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employsr 60%recyclodl 10% ooet-consumor oapor
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NATIOIyq? MARUVE JISHHERiES 'yEAY1C iC@
Southeast a tonal OZ
9450 Roger Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
June 29, 1993 F/SE021
Colonel W. Scott Tulloch
District Engineer, Wilmington District
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
P. O. BOX 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Attention Scott McLendon
Dear Colonel Tulloch:
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has reviewed Pre-
discharge Notification 199301910 dated June 24, 1993, whereby the
N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is requesting
authorization of work pursuant to Nationwide Permit #14. The
proposed work consists of excavating and filling wetlands
associated with the Neuse River, Carteret County, North Carolina.
The proposed work consists of the replacement of a bridge on State
Read 1300 over Jonequin Creek with two 103-inch-high by 71-inch-
wide corrugated steel pipe arch culverts. The culverts will be
approximately 70 feet in length. This work would result in the
filling of 0.02 acre of salt marsh, and the excavation of
approximately 0-02 acre of wetlands.
Many anadromous specie
tributaries as forage,
include striped bass
sanidissima), alewife
( osa aestiyalis),
Qxvr nchus)_
s are dependent upon the Neuse River and its
spawning, and nursery areas. These species
(Morone saxatilis), American shad (glosa
(Alosa 1seudoharencrus), blueback herring
and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser
we are concerned that this project, as proposed, would have more
than a minimal impact on anadromous fishery resources because the
proposed culverts may impair upstream spawning migrations. In
recent years, there has been an unprecedented decline in the
harvest of anadromous fish in North Carolina. Probable causes for
this decline include water quality degradation, habitat
-'Nelson, D.M., E.A. Irlandi, L.R. Settle, M.E. Monaco, and
L.C. Coston-Clemente. 1991. Distribution and Abundance of Fishes
and Invertebrates in Southeast Estuaries. ELMR Rept. No. 9.
NOAA/NOS Strategic Environmental Assessments Division, Rockville,
MD. 177p.
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destruction, and reduced access to historical spawning grounds.2
Spawning of blueback herring and alewife occurs in upstream river
swamps and smaller tributaries above the tidal zone of river
systems.3 Highway culverts are the second most common blockage of
anadromous fish spawning migrations on small,streams.a.
In addition to the impacts to anadromous fishery resources, the
proposed work would remove a small but important area of salt marsh
habitat. These areas are important for the continued fishery
production in that they provide feeding and nursery areas for a
variety of estuarine dependent fishes and crustaceans including
Atlantic croaker (Micropouonias undulatus), spot (Lei s us
xanthurus), mullet (Mugil ceghalus), flounders (Paralichthys spp.),
shrimp (Peneaus app.), and blue crab (Callinectes sapidus).
Furthermore, these areas support a diverse invertebrate community
and produce large quantities of detritus, both of which are an
integral part of the complex good web involving higher marine
organisms.
In view of the above, we believe that this project would have more
than a minimal impact on NMFS trust resources. Therefore, we
recommend that this project be advertised as a public notice to
allow for a more thorough review by resource agencies. In
addition, we recommend that the NCDOT replace the existing bridge
with a bridge of similar dimensions.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments.
Since 'y'r
An as Mage , Jr.
,ti Assistant Re ional Director
r J Habitat Conservation Division
2Street, M.W. 1981. Trends in North Carolina's commercial
fisheries, 1965-1984. N.C. Div. of Mar. Fish. Morehead City, North
Carolina. llpp.
3Rulifson, R.A., M.T. Huish, and R.W. Thoesen. 1982.
Anadromous fish in the southeastern United states and
recommendations for development of a management plan. U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Fishery Resources, Region 4, Atlanta Ga. 525pp.
4Collier, R. S. and M. C. Odom. 1989. Obstructions to anadromous
fish migrations. U.S. Fish and Wildl. Serv. Raleigh Field Office,
Raleigh, N.C. 29pp.
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cc: FWS, ATLA, GA
FWS, Raleigh, NC
EPA, ATLA, GA
NCDEHNR, Raleigh, NC
NCDEHNR, Morehead City, NC
SAFMC, Charleston, SC
F/SE02
To: John Dorney
Planning Branch
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REVIEWER: GREGSON?
WQ SUPERVISOR: ADKINS 4iy i-e-?)
DATE: August 6, 1993
WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING
PERMIT YR: 93 PERMIT NO.: 93542 COUNTY: Carteret
PROJECT NAME: NC DOT - SR 1300 - Jonaquin Creek
PROJECT TYPE: Bridge PERMIT TYPE: CAMA
COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: July 9, 1993
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030410
*STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Jonaquin Creek
CLASS: SA NSW STREAM INDEX #: 27-128-6-2
*OPEN OR CLOSED: Open
WL IMPACT: Yes WL TYPE: BM
WL REQUESTED: 0.007 WL ACR EST: Yes
HYDRO CNECT?: Yes WL SCORE: N/A
MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYPE: N/A
MITIGATION SIZE: N/A RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: ISSUE
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D: No
IF YES, DATE APPROVED:

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to replace the
existing bridge over Jonaquin Creek with two 103" X 71" X 70"
culverts.
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401) /
CERT. REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, TYPE: General Certification #2671 for headwater
wetlands.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: N/A
TO BE PERMITTED BY: N/A
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE: N/A
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL - WATER: 1,400 sq. ft. WETLAND: 320 sq. ft.
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? NO
DREDGING
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS
OF RESOURCE? No
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? Yes
MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED?
SEWAGE DISPOSAL: N/A MARINA SERVICES: N/A
OXYGEN IN BASIN: N/A CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS: N/A
(ATTACH A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.)
I
93542.Aug
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS:
This Office has objections and general concerns regarding the
replacement of bridges with culverts, especially in class "SAII
tidal salt waters. Our concerns center around the possibility of
flow restriction, and the filling of productive shallow bottom
habitat. In this instance, however, due to the low flow and small
upstream drainage area of this tidal creek, it is felt that impacts
associated with the conversion from bridge to culverts for this
particular project should be minimal.
The project should be done in such a manner so as to not cause
turbidity outside the immediate construction area to exceed 25 NTU.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office Files
DCM-Charles Pigott
John Parker
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC DOT - SR1300 - Jonaquin Creek
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: SR1300, Jonaquin Creek, near Beaufort, Carteret County
Photo Index - 1989: NOT AVAILABLE 1984: NOT AVAILABLE
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2711000 Y: 441000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 6/21/93
Was Applicant Present - NO
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - June 15, 1993
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Carteret County
Land Classification From LUP - Rural/Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: CW, EW, ES, PT
(C) Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - NONE
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - 2 culverts
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: -0-
Source - Observed
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Juncus roemerianus 320 sq. ft.
Spartina patens, Spartina
cynosuroides & '404'
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Shallow Bottom 1,400 sq. ft. 1400 sq. ft.
(C) Other 225 sq. ft.
Highground
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 3345 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: YES
(F) Water Classification: 'SA' Open: YES
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Replace bridge with two (2) 103" x 71" x 70' culverts.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NC DOT - SRI 360 - JONAQUIN CREEK
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The NC Department of Transportation proposes to
replace Bridge #5 over Jonaguin Creek on SR 1300, south of the community of
Merrimon in Carteret County. SR1300 is a paved secondary two-lane road serving
several small communities in the area. SR1300 crosses over Jonaquin Creek near its
headwaters by way of a bridge approximately 60' long. Waters at the project site are
classified as 'SA' and 'PNA' by the Division of Environmental Management and are
open to shellfishing.
NC DOT proposes to replace the bridge with two (2) 103" x 71" corrugated steel pipe
culverts approximately 70' in length. An area approximately 45' long x 5' wide of
highground would be excavated for the installation of the culverts. Approximately 320
sq. ft. of coastal wetlands and '404' wetlands would be filled. Approximately 1400 sq.
ft. of Public Trust Area would be filled from the installation of the culverts and
associated backfill. Prior to the installation of the culverts, an approx. 67' long x 21'
wide x P deep area of creek bottom would be excavated.
14. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: NC DOT proposes to replace an existing bridge over
Jonaquin Creek with two (2) 103" x 71" corrugated steel pipes approximately 70' in
length. Approximately 320 sq. ft. of coastal wetlands consisting mainly of lack
needlerush, Spartina patens, and Spartina cynosuroides, plus some '404' type species
would be filled. Approximately 1400 sq. ft. of Public Trust Area would be filled from
the installation of the culverts, plus the associated backfill. Approx. 225 sq. ft. of
highground and approx. 1,400 sq. ft. of creek bottom would be excavated. The
approx. 55 cu. yds. of mostly mud and silt material will be hauled-off the site.
Jonaquin Creek narrows at the project site to approximately 20' wide and finally dead-
ends not far upstream from the bridge. The bridge clearance presently is
approximately 3' at NWL. The culverts would impede navigation of the site although
it is not known if any established navigation exist upstream.
PREPARED BY: CHARLES O. PIGOTT
DATE: July 7, 1993

Tease type or print. CartfOy descnbe all anticipated
Ievelopment activitim including construction. excava-
ion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
"I. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 9-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
If you plan to build a marina. also complete and
attach Form DCNi-10-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
Public Transportation
a. Name NC Dept of Transportation-B. J. C' Quinn commercial use?
Address P. 0. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC d.
Zi 27611 Day phone [phone]
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Carteret Co. Bridge #05
C. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1300
b. City, town. community, or landmark
Merrimon
Describe the planned use of the project.
Public Transportation
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
C.
d.
Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
+4' from USGS Quad. Plats are on assumed
datum
Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Muck
e. -Vegetation on tract Salt marsh
f. Man-made features now on tract Bridge
C. County Carteret County $• the Stte? t(Cons?t th? local land use p?lansification of
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?
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Name of body of water nearest project
Jonequin Creek
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
-example, building a home, motel. marina, bulkhead.
or pier). Replace 2xisting bridn with 2 @
103" x 71 CSPA 70' long
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Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
x Rural Other
IL How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not zoned
i. How are ad'acent waters classified?
None by NCDOT-YAzichaeologists
j. Hasa professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract. _ If so, by whom?
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UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
omplete this section if the project includes any-land
'velopment No Development
Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structuresproposed N/A
Number of lots or parcels N/A
Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.)
Size of area to be graded or disturbed
N/A
If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? N/A
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
N/A
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
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Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
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k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
1.
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m. Water supply source N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/A -
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation, above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor'. N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
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kp xa. Work
Fill placed in
wetland or below
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Upland fill
areas
Length Width Depth

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b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards 52 cubic yards
c. Type of material Mack
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,

Describe location and type of discharges to waters of swamps. or other wetlands?
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
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wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash i
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High ground excavation, in cubicyards
35 cubic yards
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Dim"ons of ?pot7 disposal area - : _
Location of spoil disposal area Selected site ? r d.
above wetlands ;e.
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Do you claim title to the disposal area? N / A
If not, attach a It= granting permission from the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
No
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? Yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 55 cubic yards
m. Typeoffillmaterial Suitable backfill (sand,
gravel)
Shoreline erosion during preceding I2 months, in
feet 'N/ A +
Type of bulkhead material N/A
Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water N/A
f. Type of fill material. N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application.form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project-
n. Source of fill material Local borrow
pit
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? Yes
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
Approximately 60' x 10'.
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
B stringent erosion control measures
NCDOT Standards
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Backhoe, dumptruck, drag line
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
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a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N /A
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N / A
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1R x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks. and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 daysjn which to submit comments
on the proposed project w tfie Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity-
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Name "r t W- :Erhaiwser Company*
.Address •- P Box -1391
- New Bern, NC 28560
Name John & Elaine Teare
Address 212 Wed ewood Drive
Williamsyville,. NY 14221
Name Canal Land Limited
Address P. 0. Box 830
Conway, SC 29526
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
perminee, and issuing dates.
A check for 5250 made payable to the DepartInent of
Environment , Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S.113A-1 to 10).
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Any permit issued in response to this application will.
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further 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
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NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT-?'??F?
PERMIT AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources hereby gives public
notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) and 143-215 3(a)(1)(c) that the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, filed an application on June 15, 1993, for a permit from the
Division of Coastal Management to develop in an Area of Environmental Concern and for
certification from the Division of Environmental Management that a discharge of fill material
in project wetlands will not violate applicable water quality standards.
According to said application, the applicant proposes to replace Bridge #5 over
Jonaquin Creek with a culvert, on SR1300, south of the community of Merrimon, in Carteret
County.
A copy of the entire application and additional information may be examined (or
copies furnished upon request and payment of reproduction costs) during normal business
hours at the office of Charles Pigott, Division of Coastal Management, located in the
Division of Marine Fisheries Building, Morehead City, NC, [phone], Ext. 230 and/or
the office of Rick Shiver, Division of Environmental Management, DEHNR Regional Field
Office, Wilmington, NC, [phone].
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take final action on this
water quality certification on or before August 23, 1993. The issuance of the CAMA Major
Development permit and the Section 401 Certification may deviate from this projected date
depending upon the nature of the comments submitted and subsequent hearings that may
result.
All persons desiring to make comments should do so in writing to Roger N. Schecter,
Director, Division of Coastal Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
August 18, 1993 for consideration in the CAMA permit decision, and to Preston Howard,
Director, Division of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611,
prior to August 13, 1993 for consideration in the water quality certification decision. - Later
comments on the CAMA application will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit
decision. Project modifications may occur based on review and comment by the public and
state and federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided- upon
request.
PUBLISHED ON: Wednesday, July 28, 1993
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT i 1 41993
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC DOT - SR1300 - Jonaquin Creek
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: SR1300, Jonaquin Creek, near Beaufort, Carteret County
Photo Index - 1989: NOT AVAILABLE 1984: NOT AVAILABLE
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2711000 Y: 441000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit 6/21/93
Was Applicant Present - NO
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - June 15, 1993
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Carteret County
Land Classification From LUP - Rural/Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: CW, EW, ES, PT
(C) Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - NONE
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - 2 culverts
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: -0-
Source - Observed
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Juncus roemerianus 320 sq. ft.
Spartina patens, Spartina
cynosuroides & '404'
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Shallow Bottom 1,400 sq. ft. 1400 sq. ft.
(C) Other 225 sq. ft.
Highground
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 3345 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: YES
(F) Water Classification: 'SA' Open: YES
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Replace bridge with two (2) 103" x 71" x 70' culverts.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NC DOT - SR1300 - JONAQUIN CREEK
PAGE #2
9.. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The NC Department of Transportation proposes to
replace Bridge #5 over Jonaguin Creek on SR 1300, south of the community of
Merrimon in Carteret County. SR1300 is a paved secondary two-lane road serving
several small communities in the area. SR1300 crosses over Jonaquin Creek near its
headwaters by way of a bridge approximately 60' long. Waters at the project site are
classified as 'SA' and 'PNA' by the Division of Environmental Management and are
open to shellfishing.
NC DOT proposes to replace the bridge with two (2) 103" x 71" corrugated steel pipe
culverts approximately 70' in length. An area approximately 45' long x 5' wide of
highground would be excavated for the installation of the culverts. Approximately 320
sq. ft. of coastal wetlands and '404' wetlands would be filled. Approximately 1400 sq.
ft. of Public Trust Area would be filled from the installation of the culverts and
associated backfill. Prior to the installation of the culverts, an approx. 67' long x 21'
wide x P deep area of creek bottom would be excavated.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: NC DOT proposes to replace an existing bridge over
Jonaquin Creek with two (2) 103" x 71" corrugated steel pipes approximately 70' in
length. Approximately 320 sq. ft. of coastal wetlands consisting mainly of black
needlerush, Spartina patens, and Spartina cynosuroides, plus some '404' type species
would be filled. Approximately 1400 sq. ft. of Public Trust Area would be filled from
the installation of the culverts, plus the associated backfill. Approx. 225 sq. ft. of
highground and approx. 1,400 sq. ft. of creek bottom would be excavated. The
approx. 55 cu. yds. of mostly mud and silt material will be hauled-off the site.
Jonaquin Creek narrows at the project site to approximately 20' wide and finally dead-
ends not far upstream from the bridge. The bridge clearance presently is
approximately 3' at NWL. The culverts would impede navigation of the site although
it is not known if any established navigation exist upstream.
PREPARED BY: CHARLES O. PIGOTT
DA'Z'E: July 7, 1993
Tease type-or print CarefuIly de='be- all anticipated
lcvclopment activities, including construction, excava-
ion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
.T01_ If the requested information is not relevant to your
oject, write N/A {not applicable). Items 1-4 and 9-9
must be completed for all projects.
If you plan to build a marina, . also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
1 APPLICANT c. Will the project be for community, private, or
a. Name NC Dept of 'transportation-B. J. 0' Quinn commercial use?
Public Transportation
Address P. 0. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC d. Describe the planned. use of the project
Public Transportation
Zip 27611 Day phone [phone]
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Carteret Co. Bridge #05
4 LAND AND WATER
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the CHARACTERISTICS
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1300
b. City, town, community, or landmark
. Merrimon
a.
b
size of entire tract N/A
Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
+4' from USGS Quad. Plats are on assumed
datum
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Muck
e. 'Vegetation on tract Salt marsh
y
f. Man-made features now on tract Bridge
C. County Carteret County Z.
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?
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Name of body of water nearest project
Jonequin Creek
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). Rep] ace existing bridge with 2
103" x 71 CSPA + 70' long
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What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
x Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not zoned
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
None by NCDOT- Archaeologists
j. Hasa professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? If so, by whom?

• UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
omplete this section if the project includes any-land
.velopmem ' No Development
Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structuresproposed N/A
Number of lots or parcels N/A
uni is per acre.) N/A m. Water supply source N/A
Density (Give the number of residential units and the
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/A
If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
Size of area to be graded or disturbed o.
N/A
If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? N/A
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
N/A
=. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
o'
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities {excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(MLW) or (N VL)
Boat basin
XXtH&X_Excava
t bel
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Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
I,eneth Width Death
Ave.
67' 21'. 1'
67' I Ave.
10'
p, I 671
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards 52 cubic yards
c. Type of material Muck
d. Does the arra to be excavated include marshland,
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of swamps, or other wetlan ds?
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent., "wash Lf
down").
High ground excavation, in cubic yards
35 cubic yards
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Dimensions of spoil disposal area - - c.
.
-N/A::
Location of spoil disposal area - Selected site F d.
above wetlands .e
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h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? 2/ A
if not, attach a Ictter granting permission from the
owner.
i. Neill a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
No
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? Yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 55 cubic yards
m. Type of fill material Suitable backfill {sand,
gravel)
n. Source of fill material Local borrow
pit
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? Yes
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
Aooroximatel 60' x 10'
o. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
B striri ent erosion control measures
NCDOT Standards
Shoreline erosion during precxding 12 months, in
feet 'N/ A • ... . .
Type of bulkhead material N/A
'Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water N/A
f. Type of fill materi al - 4/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1R x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a pan
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Backhoe, dumptruck drag line
Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No if yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
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a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N / A
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal waterlevel N/A
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A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity. P 7M 7r-
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Name' erhaeuser Company?'>
'Add= -- P . -0 : Box -1391 ...... .. .. _
:. New Bern, NC 28660
Name John '& Elaine Teare
Address 212 Wed ewood Drive
Williamsyville,.NY 14221
Name Canal Land Limited
Address P. 0. Box 830
Conway, SC 29526
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract Include permit numbers,
perminee, and issuing dates.
A check for 5250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural. Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act 0, .C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
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9. CERTiFiCATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
,contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further 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
project
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS SAM HUNT
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
May 10, 1993
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge #5 on SR
1300 over Jonequin Creek, South of Merrimon.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes.
to replace Bridge No. 5 over Jonequin Creek on SR 1300, south
of Merrimon. The proposed action will involve replacing the
existing bridge structure with two 103 by 71" corrugated
steel pipe arch culverts approximately 70' in length. This
bridge replacement will take place on existing alignment and
local traffic will be detoured along existing roadways.
Fill in wetlands and below ordinary high water will
total 0.02 acres in salt marsh habitat. The average daily
flow is estimated to be 0.7 cfs. Excavation in wetlands will
be less than 0.01 acres and below ordinary high water will be
approximately 52 cubic yards. Best management practices will
be implemented to minimize any adverse effects which may be
caused by project-related sedimentation.
NCDOT is requesting that the proposed work be authorized
under the appropriate stAl Area Management Act (CAMA)
permit. This project pia be authorized under Nationwide
Permit 26 "Above Headw r"s " and the corresponding General
Water Quality Certifica,ion, and because the acreage impacted
will be less than 1/3 of an acre, no agency notification will
be required. Included for your information is a permit
application and permitjdrawings (3 pages). A processing fee
of $250 has already been sent to you. (Check # 452638)
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If we may be of further assistance, or if you require
any additional information, please contact Robin M. Little at
[phone].
Sincerely,
.J. O Quin PE
A ant Branch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. Dave Griffin, DCM Field Representative
District Engineer, COE
Mr. David Lekson, COE Field Representative
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Jimmy Lee, PE, Bridge Maintenance Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. Rick Shirley, Division 2 Resident Engineer
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
May 12, 1993
Canal Land Limited
P.O. Box 830
Conway, SC 29526
Dear Sir/Madame:
SAM HUNT
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge #5
on SR 1300 over Jonequin Creek, South of
Merrimon.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation
proposes to replace Bridge No. 5 over Jonequin Creek
on SR 1300, south of Merrimon. The proposed action will.
involve replacing the existing bridge structure with
two 103" by 7.1" corrugated steel pipe arch culverts
approximately 70' in length. This bridge replacement
will take place on existing alignment, and local traffic
will be detoured along existing roadways.
A permit from the N.C. Division of Coastal
Management (DCM) is required for this work. This permit
is being obtained by the North Carolina Department of
Transportation. In that your property is adjacent to
the site where this permit is required, a copy of the
permit application is being provided for your review;
however, no action is required on your part.
If you have any questions, please contact your
appropriate CAMA representative, or call Ms. Robin M.
Little, NCDOT, at (91.9) 733-9770.
Sincerely,
B.J 0' uin , P.E.
Assi nt Branch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
May 12, 1993
John & Elaine Teare
212 Wedgewood Drive
Williamsyville, NY 14221
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Teare:
SAM HUNT
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge #5
on SR 1300 over Jonequin Creek, South of
Merrimon.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation
proposes to replace Bridge No. 5 over Jonequin Creek
on SR 1300, south of Merrimon. The proposed action will
involve replacing the existing bridge structure with
two 10.3" by 71" corrugated steel pipe arch culverts
approximately 70' in length. This bridge replacement
will take place on existing alignment, and local traffic
will be detoured along existing roadways.
A permit from the N.C. Division of Coastal
Management (DCM) is required for this work. This permit
is being obtained by the North Carolina Department of
Transportation. In that your property is adjacent to
the site where this permit is required, a copy of the
permit application is being provided for your review;
however, no action is required on your part.
If you have any questions, please contact your
appropriate CAMA representative, or call Ms. Robin M.
Little, NCDOT, at [phone].
Sincerely,
tn uinn P .E.
t Branch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT. IR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
May 12, 1993
Weyerhauser Company
P.O. Box 1391
New Bern, NC 28560
Dear Sir/Madame:
SAM HUNT.
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Carteret County, Replacement of Bridge #5
on SR 1300 over Jonequin Creek, South of
Merrimon.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation
proposes to replace Bridge No. 5 over Jonequin Creek
on SR 1300, south of Merrimon. The proposed action will
involve replacing the existing bridge structure with
two 103" by 71" corrugated steel pipe arch culverts
approximately 70' in length. This bridge replacement
will take place on existing alignment, and local traffic
will be detoured along existing roadways.
A permit from the N.C. Division of Coastal
Management (DCM) is required for this work. This permit
is being obtained by the North Carolina Department of
Transportation. In that your property is adjacent to
the site where this permit is required, a copy of the
permit application is being provided for your review;
however, no action is required on your part.
If you have any questions, please contact your
appropriate CAMA representative, or call Ms. Robin M.
Little, NCDOT, at [phone].
Sincerely,
B.J DnItt inn, P.E.
Assi B nch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
a. Name NC Dept of Transportation-B. J . O' Quinn commercial use?
Public Transportation
Address
P. 0. Box 25201
City Raleigh State
Zip 27611 Day phone
NC
[phone]
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Carteret Co . Bridge #05
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Public Transportation
4 LAND AND WATER
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the CHARACTERISTICS
owner's name and address.
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N /A
1
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
C.
d.
Elevation of tract above mean sea leve; or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
+4' from USGS Quad. Plats are on assumed
datum
Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Muck
a. Street address or secondary road number
e,
Vegetation on tract Salt marsh
SR 1300

b.
City, town, community, or landmark
f y
Man-made features now on tract Bridge
Merrimon .
c. County Carteret County .g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Conservation Transitional
a Developed Community
` e. Name of body of water nearest project x Rural Other
Jonequin Creek
° h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not zoned
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT i. How are adjacent waters classified?
None by NCDOT•aArchaeologists

a. Describe all development activities you propose (for j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, carried out for the tract? If so, by whom?
or pier). Replace existing bridge with 2 C
103" x 71 CSPA + 70' long

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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any-land
development No Development
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structuresproposed N/A
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.)
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed o.
N/A
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? N/A
a.
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
N/A
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
m. Water supply source N/ A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/A
If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(&,W) or (NWL)
Boat basin
)G;%_ Excava
y,AX "2 KX below.
)6M)EfdX O.H.W.
ft1 KMWX (work)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
0
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
Upland fill
areas
Length Width Depth
67, I ?? I Ave.
E571 I Ave.
10'
8, 67'
b. Amount of material to be excavated
cubism ybelow
ards
water level in cubic yards
c. Type of material Muck
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
d1
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). N/A
swamps, or other wetlan s.
yes
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
35 cubic yards
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
g. Location ofspoiildisposal area Selected site
above wetlands
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
L Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N / A
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
No
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? Yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 55 cubic yards
m. Type offillmaterial Suitable backfill (sand,
gravel)
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in .
feet N/A
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
`e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water N / A
f. Type of fill material N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
n. Source of fill material Local borrow
pit
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? Yes
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
Approximately 60' x 10'
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
By, stringent erosion control measures
NCDOT Standards
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for examplBa khoee, dbackh umptoruckhydr gl line
dredge).
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
A
i
Z
n
0
0
ti
normal water level N / A An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
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Name ' Weyerhaeuser: Company` .?
Address - P. 0. Box .1391 9. CERTIFICATION .AND PERMISSION
New Bern, NC 28560 TO ENTER ON LAND
Name John & Elaine Teare
Address 212 Wedgewood Drive
Williamsyville, NY 14221
Name Canal Land Limited
Address P. 0. Box 830
Conway, SC 29526
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
4
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Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further 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
project.
This is the day of , 1972
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