20191718 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20191216

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: Carteret County (Entrance channel at east end of Taylors Creek)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Located along the entrance channel for the east end
of Taylors Creek in Beaufort
Longitude:76°36'59 Latitude:34°42'19
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit— 12/3/19
Was Applicant Present — No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 9/3/19
Application Complete- 11/21/19
Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Town of Beaufort dated 2007
Land Classification from LUP — Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: (yes)
(D) Intended Use: public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — existing channel
Planned — Channel re -alignment and excavation
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) excavation
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(36,000CY)
N/A
N/A
210,000 SF
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 210,000ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: HQW
Open: No within Taylors Creek
8. PROJECT SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes to excavate and re -align the existing entrance channel along the
east end of Taylors Creek.
9. Narrative Description
The Carteret County channel excavation and relocation project is located along the east
end of Taylors Creek in Beaufort, NC. Taylors creek is a total of 3 miles in length and has
a 75' wide USACOE channel with a 51' channel setback along the project area (within
Taylors Creek along the east end). The east entrance channel portion leading into Taylors
Creek is the current alignment and was last dredged in 2017. Presently there are

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existing single- family residences with bulkheads and piers to the north and an
undeveloped parcel to the south known as Carrot Island.
The Town of Beaufort Land Use Plan classifies this area as Conservation. This section of
Taylors Creek is not designated as Primary Nursery Area, is closed to the taking of shellfish
and carries a water classification of SC. Riparian corridors were not determined. The
neighbors within the excavation vicinity were notified and no objections were received. No
SAV's or shellfish beds were observed within the proposal project area.
10. Proiect Description:
The relocation and excavation of the east end entrance channel of Taylors Creek, per the
applicant, would be for improved channel stability and navigation access. Historically the
USACOE has maintained the channel entrance to a depth of -7' MLLW and approximately
75' wide, however, the current alignment has not been dredged since 2017. Carteret
County would like to maintain a channel width of 75' but increase the depth to-12'mllw to
match the interior of Taylors Creek. The connecting water depths are-12'mllw to -14'
mllw. They would also like to realign the channel entrance from its current northwest
direction to a more southwest direction. This area has not been dredged since 2013 and has
naturalized over time with shoaling. Per the applicant this new alignment would match the
channels historic location identified from 2003- 20011 and should provide an improved
flushing potential from Beaufort Inlet. The excavation would be approximately 1200 feet
east of Carrot Island and per the applicant should not cause additional erosion problems.
Per the applicant's sediment sampling, the type of substrate within the dredge area is 97%
sand and 3% fines.
The excavation area would be 75' wide by 2,800' long and would remove a total of 36,000
cubic yards of material. The average existing water depth is-8.8'mllw and the final
excavation depth would be -12 mllw. The spoils would be transported via barge and
offloaded at 2452 Lennoxville Road then transported by dump truck to be offloaded at
2525 Lennoxville Road. The spoils would be stored on an existing concrete pad and
stabilized with erosion control measures.
11. Anticipated Impacts:
The excavation would remove a total of 210,000 sf of shallow bottom habitat and would
cause temporary turbidity during removal. No SAV, CW's or shellfish were observed
within the excavation area. The spoils would be contained at an upland area, on an existing
concrete slab and retained via erosion control measures. Future maintenance excavation
would be anticipated and the proposed channel routes could increase yearly shoreline
erosion by increase in boat traffic.
Name: Heather Styron Date: 12/11/19 Morehead City

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
DATE: December 11, 2019
TO: Gregg Bodnar
THRU: Roy Brownlow
FROM: Heather M. Styron
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Comments and Recommendations - CAMA Major Permit -Carteret County East
Taylors Creek excavation and channel relocation, Beaufort, Carteret County
The following is my assessment and consequent recommendations of the above
referenced proposal: This proposal involves the relocation and excavation of
36,000 cubic yards of material along the east entrance channel to Taylors Creek. The
development conforms to the guidelines set forth under 15A NCAC 07H .0208. The
waters of Taylors Creek area are closed to shellfish harvest and is not designated as
a Primary Nursery Area. Assuming that state and federal agencies concur with the
proposal, the District recommends the project be authorized as proposed,
contingent upon the following conditions:
• All development shall be constructed as shown on plats accepted as complete by DCM on
9/3/19.
• All excavation shall remain outside of any SAV areas.
• The channel shall not exceed a width of 75' and a final depth of -12' MLLW
• All excavated materials will be confined above mean high water and landward of regularly
or irregularly flooded marsh behind effective dikes or other retaining structures to prevent
spillover of solids into any marsh or surrounding waters. The effective integrity of the dike
and/or spoil retaining structures shall be maintained for the life of the project.
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Comments
Carteret County East Taylors Creek
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Dredged spoil material shall not be stockpiled at the offloading site and shall be
immediately transferred to the placement site.
Effective sedimentation and erosion control structures and practices shall be installed
prior to placement of dredged material
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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ROY COOPER NORTH CAROLINA
Governor Environmental Quality
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
September 26, 2016
Carteret County
C/o Moffatt and Nichol
272 N. Front St. Suite 204
Wilmington, NC 28401
Dear Sirs:
The NC Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for State
approval for development of your project at the entrance to the east end of Taylors Creek in Beaufort,
Carteret County. The application was received as complete on 11/21/19, and appears to be adequate
for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is 2/4/20. An additional 75-
day review period is provided by law when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have
not been notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated above, you should consider the review
period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will serve as your notice of an extended
review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day.
If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from 11/21/19, you may request a meeting
with the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of your
project. Such a meeting will be held within five working days from the receipt of your written request
and shall include the property owner, developer, and project designer/consultant.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed
development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at
the property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along
your property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the
notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way fronting your property, or at a
point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your property. Failure
to post this notice could result in an incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by
the appropriate State or F eral a ency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me
in writing if you wish t eceive a co y of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Coastal Management Representative
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August 26, 2019
Mr. Ryan Davenport
N.C. Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM)
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Re: CAMA Major Permit Application
East Taylor's Creek Maintenance Dredging
Dear Mr. Davenport,
On behalf of Carteret County, please find enclosed a DRAFT CAMA Major Permit
application for East Taylor's Creek Maintenance Dredging. The proposed project will restore the
historical alignment of the creek entrance and should help reduce the need for maintenance
events. Since 2013, the entrance alignment has experienced a northern migration and
increased maintenance needs. In efforts to reduce the maintenance requirements and provide
longevity to the navigation corridor, Carteret County has taken a proactive stance to restore the
navigation pathway from East Taylor's Creek to Beaufort Inlet. In addition to restoring the
historical alignment of East Taylor's Creek, the project will provide a consistent navigation
depth through the creek entrance matching the interior of Taylor's Creek at -12 MLW. These
actions should provide a sustainable entrance alignment for recreational boaters traversing
the waters of Taylor's Creek from North River Channel.
We appreciate the Division's assistance and guidance in preparing the enclosed application and
look forward to a favorable review. As the authorized agent for Carteret County, please feel free
to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
MOFFATT & NICHOL
Robert Neal, P.E.
Senior Coastal Engineer
Enclosures
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cc: Gregory Rudolph, Carteret County (w/o attachment) 6w S 0 d3S
Eugene Foxworth, Carteret County (w/o attachment)
Dawn York, Moffatt & Nichol (w/o attachment) 03AI3038
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Carteret County Shallow Draft Navigation Waterways
East Taylor's Creek Maintenance Dredging
CAMA Major Permit Application
Table of Contents
Tab Description
A. Form MP-1
B. Form MP-2
C. Agent Authorization
D. Project Narrative
E. Permit Drawings
F. 1935 USACE Authorization for Taylor's Creek
G. Taylor's Creek Hydrographic Survey (USACE — Feb 2019)
H. Letter of Agreement (Atlantic Veneer)
1. Manatee Avoidance Guidelines
J. NMFS Sea Turtle & Smalltooth Sawfish Recommendations
K. Riparian Property Owners Notification List
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
(last revised 12/27/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Carteret County
East Taylor's Creek Maintenance Dredging
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Tommy
Burns
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Rudi
Rudolph
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
302 Courthouse Square
Beaufort
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28516
us
252 - 222 - 5835 ext.
252 - 222 - 5826
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent(Contractor Information
Business Name
Moffatt & Nichol
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Robert
Neal
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
Slate
272 N. Front Street, Suite 204
Wilmington
NC
ZIP
Phone No. 1
Phone No. 2
28401
910 - 218 -
7100 ext.
- - ext.
FAX No.
Contractor #
919 781 4869
Street Address (if different from above)
City
Stale
ZIP
Email
[e-mail]
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. #
Carteret
Carrot Island
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
Beaufort
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
252 - 222 - 5835 ext.
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a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
White Oak
Taylors Creek
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown
Beaufort Inlet
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
®Yes ❑No
work falls within.
Carteret County
4. Site Description
a.
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
2,800
6.2 Acres (Navigation Channel)
c.
Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
NWL (normal water level)
(If man; lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
0 ❑NHW or NNWL
e.
Vegetation on tract
None
f.
Man-made features and uses now on tract
Recreational navigation.
g.
Identify and describe the existing land uses adlacent to the proposed project site.
Commercial, recreational, I and residential. East Taylor's Creek lies adjacent to the Rachel Carson Reserve as well as
residential and commercial units on Lennoxville Rd in Beaufort, NC.
In.
How does local government zone the tract?
I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
Not zoned
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
[]Yes ❑No NNA
j.
Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? []Yes NNo
k.
Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes NNo [_]NA
If yes, by whom?
I.
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a []Yes NNo ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4) APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ®Yes [:]No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ®Yes (_-]No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ®No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
N/A
5. Activities and Impacts
a.
Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial ®PubliclGovernment
❑Private/Community
b.
Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
Provide navigation access through East Taylor's Creek and improve tidal flushing conditions to enhance stability of the
channel while decreasing the need for maintenance events.
c.
Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
A clamshell dredge or excavator will remove sediment from the channel footprint and place it on a barge or other floating
containment equipment. The excavated material will be transported to an offloading site and placed in a dumptruck or other
hauling device. Dumptrucks will then transport the material to the placement area for storage. Excavators will be used to
transfer the material from the floating equipment to the dumptrucks and from the dumptrucks to the placement area. The
offloading site and placement area are on private property owned by Atlantic Veneer Corporation.
d.
List all development activities you propose.
Dredge or excavate material from East Taylor's Creek to improve navigation access and enhance tidal flushing potential.
e.
Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Both Maintenance work to -7 MLLW
and new work to -12 MLLW.
f.
What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 6.2 ❑Sq.Ft or ®Acres
g.
Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h.
Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
Small quantities of dredge effluent will return to the waters of the state as the excavated material is placed on the floating
barges for transport.
i.
Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
j.
Is there any mitigation proposed? [-]Yes ❑No ®NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (0 are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name Phone No.
Address REFERENCE APPENDIX 1
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
The USACE has conducted previous maintenace events under
a federal authorization provided in 1935.
In. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i. Welland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
1 7. Certification and Permission to Enter on Land I
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that 1 am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up
monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date August 5, 2019 Print Name Greg 'Ruff Rudolph
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
Breakwater
(excluding
shoreline
NWL)
stabilization
Length
2,800
Width
75
Avg. Existing
_g g MLLW
NA
NA
Depth
Final Project
_12 MLLW
NA
NA
Depth
1.
EXCAVATION
❑This section not applicable
a.
Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in
b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards.
Sand
36,000
C.
(i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
0 CY
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
2.
DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
❑This section not applicable
a.
Location of disposal area.
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
Upland placement at 2525 Lennoxville Rd (Atlantic Veneer)
2.2 acres
c.
(1) De you claim title to disposal area?
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes NNo DNA
❑Yes SNo DNA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
III) If yes, where?
Reference Appendix H for Use Agreement
e.
(i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB),
❑Yes SNo DNA
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
(it) If yes, haw much water area is affected?
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL SNone
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Length: t
[]Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater/Sill Other
L Source of fill material.
Width:
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ®This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? []Yes ❑No ❑NA b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CWl,
If yes, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
(iii) Dimensions of fill area ❑CW ❑SAV _ ❑SB
(iv) Purpose of fill OWL ❑None
(if) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
controlled? backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Sill fencing or other BM measure for managing runoff. Multiple excavators, dump trucks, and barges.
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
RYes ❑No ❑NA
(11) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
Applicant will file a Notice to Mariners prior to construction and
work with USCG to mark.
August 5, 2019
Date
East Taylor's Creek Maintenance Dredging
Project Name
d. (i) W II wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? [_]Yes RNo []NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
Greg' Rudi' Rudolph
Applicant Name
Applicant Signature
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Carteret County Shallow Draft Navigation Waterways
East Taylor's Creek Maintenance Dredging
Project Narrative
Carteret County intends to maintenance dredge the entrance to East Taylor's Creek for improved channel
stability and navigation access. Historically, the USACE has maintained the channel entrance to a depth of
-7 MLLW and an approximate 75-ft width. However, budget shortfalls associated with the federal strategy
have increased the County's financial risk associated with maintaining East Taylor's Creek. Carteret
County currently shares the project cost with the USACE for all maintenance events. In an effort to alleviate
the maintenance frequency and prolong the channel performance, Carteret County intends to increase the
channel template to approximately 100-fit wide at -12 MI -LW to match the interior dimensions of Taylor's
Creek. Carteret County will also realign the channel entrance from the current northwest direction to a more
southwest direction. The realignment will match the channel's historic location identified from 2003 to
approximately 2011 and should provide an improved flushing potential from Beaufort Inlet. Figure 1 shows
the proposed realigned position of East Taylor's Creek as well as sediment sampling locations identified to
help classify the dredge sediment characteristics.
Figure 1. Proposed Realignment Corridor & Sediment Sampling Locations for East Taylor's Creek
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Carteret County Shallow Draft Navigation Waterways
East Taylor's Creek
Project Narrative
Background
Page 2 of 10
The Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (USACE) maintains East Taylor's Creek for navigational
purposes in accordance with a 1935 federal authorization, as provided in Appendix F. Recent records
indicate routine maintenance events have occurred since approximately 2003. The federal authorization for
East Taylor's Creek allows maintenance operations to follow the most economical dredge alignment as
identified by the district engineer. The controlling depth and dredging limits for the entrance to East
Taylor's Creek has remained approximately -7-ft MLLW; however, the USACE maintains the interior of
Taylor's Creek to a depth of -12-ft MLLW. Appendix G provides a plan view of the most recent (February
2019) surveys conducted by the USACE for all of Taylor's Creek. The plan view drawings also show
typical dredge sections maintained by the USACE ranging from -15-ft MLLW along the creek interior, to
-7-ft MLLW within the creek entrance. Table 1 provides a summary by channel range for the current depths
maintained for navigation by the USACE in Taylor's Creek and Figure 2 shows a planview, of the same
information.
Table 1. USACE Maintained Navigation Depths for Taylor's Creek
Range
Creek Section
Maintained
Width (ft)
Maintained Depth (ft)
Range 6
East Taylor's Creek
75-ft
-7-ft MLLW
Range 5
East Taylor's Creek
75-ft
-7-ft MLLW
Range 4
Taylor's Creek
100-ft
12-ft MLLW — -15-ft
MLLW
Range 3
Taylor's Creek
100-ft
-15-ft MLLW
Figure 2. USACE Defined Ranges 3 through 6 for Taylor's Creek

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Since the federal authorization allows the USACE to `follow deep water' for maintenance dredging, the
East Taylor's Creek maintained alignment has shifted with the migrating channel entrance. Records indicate
the USACE has maintained three (3) primary alignments for East Taylor's Creek since 2003. Figure 3
shows a general depiction of the alternate alignments as identified from review of survey information. As
shown in the figure, the alignments vary from a southwest orientation to a northeast direction exiting from
Taylor's Creek.
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Figure 3. East Taylor's Creek Historical Alignments Maintained by the USACE
During inception of the maintenance activities in 2003 until approximately 2013, the USACE maintained
a southwest facing alignment directed generally from Taylor's Creek to Beaufort Inlet. However, for
reasons not explored, the channel entrance initiated a northern migration in 2013. The USACE appears to
have adjusted to the referenced migration pattern by maintaining a southeast alignment for an approximate
2-year period from 2013 to 2015. The USACE seemingly implemented an additional northern adjustment
in approximately 2015 to shift the alignment to a northeast orientation. Figure 3 indicates this northeast
alignment remains the present day preferred alignment for USACE sponsored maintenance events.
As noted in Figure 3, dredging records maintained by the USACE indicate the southern facing alignments
required less material removal annually compared to the current northern alignment. Although
interpretation of the records remains somewhat indeterminate, the dredging volumes recorded for the

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southwest alignment during 2013 fall well below any other alignments identified annual record. The
reduced dredging volume reasonably attributes to the increased scour potential of a southerly facing
entrance channel. Beaufort Inlet lies immediately south of East Taylor's Creek and would provide a direct
tidal conduit for a southerly facing alignment. Figure 4 shows the vicinity of Beaufort Inlet in relation to
East Taylor's Creek.
Figure 4. Vicinity Map of Beaufort Inlet and East Taylor's Creek
From visual analysis, tidal currents exiting East Taylor's Creek through a northeast alignment would
conflict with ebb flows traversing towards Beaufort Inlet. However, the southwest facing alignment visually
matches the flow patterns and directions anticipated during tidal exchanges. Although the southeast
alignment should not obstruct flow from Beaufort Inlet, the southeast alignment also would not promote
tidal exchange stemming from the inlet. Therefore, the visual interpretation of the tidal flows combined
with the deciphered USACE dredging records suggest a southwest facing alignment should provide a
tractable channel alignment.
Sediment Volume & Ouality
The proposed maintenance event will remove an estimated 35,600 CY of beach compatible material, as
defined by the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 15A 07H.0312. Preliminary analysis of the
sediment samples closest to the re -aligned corridor suggest the dredge material contains approximately 97%
sand and 1 % fines. The remaining approximate 2% of the dredge material components stem from granular
and gravel size particles. The sediment samples grouped in the initial characterization include ETC-2, ETC-
3, ETC-4, ETC-5, ETC-15, ETC-16, and ETC-19 as shown in Figure 1. Table 2 shows the sediment
classifications for each sample in accordance with NCAC 15A 07H.0312. The analysis neglected the results
for samples ETC-17 and ETC-24 due to the existing depth at both samples exceeding the proposed dredge
depth.

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Table 2. Sediment Analysis Results for East Taylor's Creek
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Sample
Mean (D
(mm)
Gravel
(%by Weight)
Granular
(%hy Weight)
Sand
(%by Weight)
Fines
(%by Weight)
Carbonate
(%by Weight)
ETC-2
0.22
0.13
0.51
98.17
1.19
7.14
ETC-3
0.26
0.15
0.88
98.45
0.52
10.44
ETC-4
0.18
0.18
0.12
97.85
1.85
1.99
ETC-5
0.23
0.20
0.32
98.56
0.91
10.91
ETD-15
0.33
0.07
0.42
98.08
1.44
14.65
ETC-16
0.46
1.45
3.90
94.51
0.14
46.64
ETC-19
037
0.35
1.72
97.90
0.04
21.36
Average
0.36
0.36
1.12
97.65
0.87
16.16
Construction Process
A clamshell dredge or excavator, positioned on a barge or other floating work platform, will conduct the
maintenance dredging operations. The excavator will dredge material from the work area and load the spoil
onto a barge platform for transport. The material will be barged to the off-loading site at 2452 Lennoxville
Road. Figure 5 shows the off-loading site in reference to the project areas and entrance to East Taylor's
Creek. The floating barges will merge up to an existing bulkhead for offloading by additional excavators
and heavy equipment.
An excavator, or other type of heavy equipment, will transfer the dredge material from the floating
transports to a land -based facility. The contractor may stockpile material within the vacant lot at 2452
Lennoxville Road or may immediately transported it to a dewatering and storage area. Dump trucks, or
other hauling equipment, will transport the dredge material to a dewatering / storage facility located at 2525
Lennoxville Road, immediately adjacent to the initial off-loading site. The material will not be transferred
stored, or stockpiled within 30-ft of any wetlands and BMP's will be used to control sedimentation runoff.
Figure 5 shows the proposed material storage area(s) and the travel corridor reserved for the transport
equipment. Expectations suggest two placement areas totaling approximately 2-acres total will be necessary
to contain the estimated 35,600 cubic yards of dredge material. Appendix H provides a letter of agreement
from the property owner at 2452 (and 2525) Lennoxville Road for acceptance of the dredge material.
Atlantic Veneer Corporation owns both the off-loading site and material storage area.
The material transport schedule from the offloading site to the placement area remains negotiable. The
property owner at 2452 Lennoxville Road may stipulate a schedule sometime prior to construction. Options
for adjusting the schedule include the following:
• Allowing material transport from the offloading site to the material placement area only on certain
days and times. (This option would create a high volume of truck traffic but the disturbance would
be limited to the specified days and times.)
Not allowing any stockpiling of material at the offloading site and requiring immediate transport
of the material to the placement area. (This option would reduce the number of trucks operating at
any one period, but would require a continuous flow of trucks estimated at 1 truck every 30 mins.)
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Figure 5 — Atlantic Veneer Offloading & Material Placement Sites
Page 6 of 10
The offloading site, traffic corridor, and placement areas will be photo documented prior to commencement
of the dredging operations. Carteret County will archive the pre -construction documentation for comparison
with post project conditions. Restoration of any areas damaged from the construction process, including the
bulkhead, vacant lot, traffic corridors, and the placement area will occur prior to project completion. The
contractor will restore the site to pre -construction conditions as recorded in the project photographs.
Environmental Concerns
In efforts to reduce the potential for adverse impacts, Carteret County has invested in methods and actions
to benefit project construction. These items include the following:
• Pre -project verification of any SAV (submerged aquatic vegetation) in the area;
• Limiting work to daytime hours between November 16 and March 31 s; and,
• Following best management practices (BMP's) for avoiding protected or listed species.
SAV Survey
Carteret County sponsored an SAV survey to help identify the most suitable alignment footprint and avoid
any established or potential SAV habitat. Carteret County conducted the survey in August 2018, but the
work did not identify any SAV habitat proximate to East Taylor's Creek. The County's survey results match
well with records identified by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) near East
Taylor's Creek. Therefore, the survey results support the preferred alignment should not create any
significant impacts for SAV habitat. Figure 6 shows Carteret County's August 2018 SAV survey limits and
the preferred maintenance alignment for East Taylor's Creek.

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Figure 6 — NCDEQ SAV Mapping Results Approximate to East Taylor's Creek
Work Times
Construction activities for the dredging operations and material transport will be limited to daylight hours
to minimize sound intrusions and the potential for accidents. The dredging operations will occur in
navigable waters with the potential for nighttime boaters. In addition, the work area falls approximate to
multiple residential housing units. Therefore, to reduce the potential for confusion on the waterways and
possible vessel accidents, the dredging activities will be limited to daylight hours. This action will also limit
the potential for noise intrusion during evening or nighttime hours from the water -based equipment.
Although expectations suggest no significant noise pollution should occur from the dredging activities,
limiting the operating hours helps to manage unforeseen circumstances for both the contractor and adjacent
residential properties.
Construction times will also be limited to the cooler winter months between November 16" and March 31"
to avoid potential impacts to migrating juvenile fish and manatee. The cooler months remain generally less
active in terms of migrating species, compared to warmer spring and summer months. Restricting the work
to the cooler months reduces the potential migrating species will be in the area or initiate contact with the
construction equipment. Working during the cooler temperatures also reduces the risk of injuring manatee
or other listed / protected species such as sea turtles or smalltooth sawfish. The US Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS) reports the West Indian Manatee traverse North Carolina waters generally between June and
October. In addition, sea turtle occurrences become more frequent between May and October. Therefore,
prohibiting construction during this time alleviates the potential to harm or harass the animals during their
densest population.
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Construction Practices Minimize or Avoid Potential Impacts
Adherence to other construction recommendations provided by FWS, and National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) will also occur to limit potential impacts. These recommendations include operating water -
based vessels at idle speed in shallow water and ceasing vessel movement upon discovery of a species
within 50-feet. Education of possible dangers for the marine species also entails a significant part of the
strategies to limit or avoid the potential impacts. For reference, Appendix I contains the recommended
construction measures provided by FWS for avoiding impacts to West Indian manatee and Appendix J
contains the NMFS recommendations for observing sea turtle and smalltooth sawfish.
Erosion Concerns on Carrot Island
The project's potential to increase erosion patterns on the eastern tip of Carrot Island also registers as a
significant concern to Carteret County and multiple stakeholders. Figure 7 shows the area of concern
adjacent to East Taylor's Creek along the tip of Carrot Island. During coordination efforts, comments
received from the Rachel Carson Reserve and DCM staff indicated erosion patterns on Carrot Island have
fluctuated over time. Carteret County has not identified or investigated if the entrance alignment contributes
significantly to the erosion magnitude. However, repositioning the channel entrance has not eliminated the
potential for erosion impacts along the island shoreline. The site remains exposed to increased wave energy
and incurred significant impacts during Hurricane Florence in fall 2018. During the hurricane, the channel
alignment faced in a northwest direction and avoided traversing near the island tip. Although the impacts
resulted from a major storm event and do not reflect typical sediment transport patterns, they show the
importance and vulnerability of the island shoreline and upland habitat. Figure 8 shows the impacts
resulting from Hurricane Florence.
Figure 7. Carrot Island Shoreline Area of Concern for Potential Erosion Impacts

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Page 9 of 10
Figure 8(a). Southwest View of Fallen Trees Observed After Hurricane Florence (Carrot Island)
Figure 8(b). Northwest View of Fallen Trees Observed After Hurricane Florence (Carrot Island)
To help address the erosion concern, the preferred alignment extends in a generally due east orientation
exiting East Taylor's Creek for approximately 1,200 feet. The eastward extension surpasses the historical
extents of the alignments maintained by the USACE from 2003 to 2015 and closely mimics the initial
1,200-ft of the current alignment. The preferred alignment then bends south to capture the tidal velocities
traversing through Beaufort Inlet. The approximate 1,200-ft extension encapsulates an existing shoal with
a governing depth above (higher) -2-ft MLLW. The shoal material should continue to provide the same
level of protection as currently offered against the tidal velocities traveling through East Taylor's Creek
The protection provided will not prevent erosion along Carrot Island, but should not facilitate additional
erosion actions beyond the historical trend. Studies conducted by the Division of Coastal Management
(DCM) indicate the erosion patterns observed between 1993 and 2014 averaged approximately -2.5 feet per
year along the east end of Carrot Island. The maximum shoreline recession measured from the DCM study
registers approximately -5.5 feet per year over the 21-year period.
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Richardson, K., 2016. Bird Shoal & Rachel Carson Shoreline Change. North Carolina Division of Coastal
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Project Narrative
Summary
Page 10 of 10
Carteret County intends to maintenance dredge East Taylor's Creek in efforts to re-establish a southwest
facing entrance alignment and help facilitate tidal flushing for increased channel longevity. The proposed
alignment will maintain a consistent depth as the interior of Taylor's Creek, but represents a greater (deeper)
depth than previously maintained for the entrance of East Taylor's Creek. The USACE has historically
maintained the interior of Taylor's Creek at -12-ft MLLW, while maintaining the channel entrance at East
Taylor's Creek at -7-ft MLLW.
Records provided by the USACE indicate three (3) separate channel alignments have formed for the channel
entrance since 2003. The most stable alignment seems to exit East Taylor's Creek in a southwest direction,
which aligns well with Beaufort Inlet. Records indicate the USACE maintained this southwest alignment
from 2003 until approximately 2013. Since 2013, the channel alignment has shifted through a southeast
alignment and currently resides in a northeast configuration. Carteret County's proposed project will restore
the southwest alignment for East Taylor's Creek and equalize the maintained depth from the interior of
Taylor's Creek.
The maintenance event will remove approximately 35,600 CY of material from the channel footprint. A
clamshell dredge or excavator will remove the material for placement in a nearby upland property. Water
based barges will transport the material to an off-loading site at 2452 Lennoxville Road. Dump trucks, or
other hauling equipment, will transport the material to an approximate 2-acre stockpile site at 2525
Lennoxville Road. The timing and / or volume of truck traffic intended to help with transporting the material
remains optional based on conditions observed at the time of construction.
In efforts to reduce the potential for environmental impacts, Carteret County sponsored an SAV survey and
did not identify any submerged vegetation. Carteret County also limited the construction activities to
daytime hours between November 161 and March 31". Limiting the construction timeframe to the cooler
winter months will reduce the injury risk to migrating species such as West Indian manatee, and juvenile
fish species. Scheduling the work in the winter months will also reduce the risk of injuring or harassing sea
turtles, which generally show a greater presence density in the summer months.
Carteret County also selected a preferred alignment positioned away from Carrot Island to minimize the
potential of increased erosion forces. The preferred alignment extends east of Carrot Island approximately
1,200 feet and nearly matches the eastward extension of the current alignment. The preferred alignment
bends to the southwest after achieving the approximate 1,200-11 eastward extension and circumvents a
subtidal shoal with a controlling depth of -2-ft MLLW. The chosen path should not stop or prevent erosion
along the eastern tip of Carrot Island; however, visual observation suggest the alignment should not create
additional or increased erosion either.

Board of Commissioners
Mark Mansfield, Chair
Robin Comer, Vice -Chair
Bob Cavanaugh
Jimmy Farrington
Jonathan Robinson
Bill Smith
Ed Wheally
July 2, 2019
Atlantic Veneer Board of Directors
c/o Mr. Hans Weygoldt
2457 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516-7899
County Manager
Tommy R. Burns
tommv.burnsCla carteretcounlvnc.00v
Clerk to the Board
Rachel B. Hammer
rachel.hammeridcarteretcou ntync.gov
Re: East Taylor's Creek Maintenance Dredging — Upland Disposal Agreement
Dear Board of Directors,
The Carteret County Board of Commissioners appreciates Atlantic Veneer's interest and
willingness to participate in the East Taylor's Creek maintenance dredging project. As part of your
participation, dredge material excavated from the maintenance project will be deposited at an
upland site identified within Atlantic Veneer's property limits at 2457 Lennoxville Road. The
deposited material will be placed by contractors working for and under the direction of Carteret
County. However, prior to the commencement of the dredging activities, the State of North
Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) will need to inspect and approve the proposed
material placement site. No material placement may take place without the approval of DCM.
After the work concludes, the deposited material will become the property of Atlantic Veneer and
Carteret County will hold no interest in the material.
As part of the construction process, Carteret County and Atlantic Veneer both agree to
indemnify, hold harmless, and defend each other and their respective successors, assigns, officers,
directors, shareholders, employees, and representatives from and against all claims, damages, losses
and expenses, including, but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees relating to or resulting from the
errors or omissions of each party. In addition, Atlantic Veneer agrees to allow access to Carteret
County, and their designees (including state and federal personnel responsible for inspecting the site
for permit compliance or other reasons) for the purpose of completing the navigation project as
described herein and in the attached project narrative. Carteret County warrants that the information
contained in the attached project narrative, specifically including the information contained in the
Figures and Tables referenced therein is true and accurate.
Again, Carteret County appreciates the interest expressed by Atlantic Veneer to participate
in the East Taylor's Creek maintenance dredging project. In this regard, Carteret County reque�(CEIVED
Atlantic Veneer's authorizing signature as indicated below as a formal and binding agreement 1jb�
Carteret County Courthouse • 302 Courthouse Square • Beaufort, NC 28516.1898 SEP 0 3 2019
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the material placement and project understanding. If any questions or concerns arise regarding
the project or attached narrative, please feel free to contact Greg "rudi" Rudolph (252.222.5835) to
discuss further. We also thank you for your patience during this formulation stage of the project.
Best Regards,
Mark Mansfield, Chairman
Carteret County Board of
Commissioners
cc, Carteret County Board of Commissioners
Tommy Burns, County Manager
Gene Foxworth, Assistant County Manager
Mike Kraszeski, ice President
Veneer Technologies, Inc.
(Sole member/manager for
Atlantic Veneer Company, LLC)
Carteret County Courthouse • 302 Courthouse Square • Beaufort, NC 28516.1898
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United States Department of the Interior
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726 S E P 03 2019
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
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GUIDELINES FOR AVOIDING IMPACTS TO THE WEST INDIAN MANATEE
Precautionary Measures for Construction Activities in North Carolina Waters
The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), also known as the Florida manatee, is
a Federally -listed endangered aquatic mammal protected under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act
of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.0 1461 et seq.). The manatee is also listed as endangered
under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act of 1987 (Article 25 of Chapter 113 of
the General Statutes). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is the lead Federal
agency responsible for the protection and recovery of the West Indian manatee under the
provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Adult manatees average 10 feet long and weigh about 2,200 pounds, although some
individuals have been recorded at lengths greater than 13 feet and weighing as much as
3,500 pounds. Manatees are commonly found in fresh, brackish, or marine water habitats,
including shallow coastal bays, lagoons, estuaries, and inland rivers of varying salinity
extremes. Manatees spend much of their time underwater or partly submerged, making
them difficult to detect even in shallow water. While the manatee's principal stronghold in
the United States is Florida, the species is considered a seasonal inhabitant of North
Carolina with most occurrences reported from June through October.
To protect manatees in North Carolina, the Service's Raleigh Field Office has prepared
precautionary measures for general construction activities in waters used by the species.
Implementation of these measure will allow in -water projects which do not require blasting
to proceed without adverse impacts to manatees. In addition, inclusion of these guidelines
as conservation measures in a Biological Assessment or Biological Evaluation, or as part
of the determination of impacts on the manatee in an environmental document prepared
pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, will expedite the Service's review of the
document for the fulfillment of requirements under Section 7 of the Endangered Species
Act. These measures include:
1. The project manager and/or contractor will inform all personnel associated with the
project that manatees may be present in the project area, and the need to avoid any harm
to these endangered mammals. The project manager will ensure that all construction
personnel know the general appearance of the species and their habit of moving about
completely or partially submerged in shallow water. All construction personnel will be
informed that they are responsible for observing water -related activities for the presence
of manatees.
2. The project manager and/or the contractor will advise all construction personnel that

there are civil and criminal penalties for harming, harassing, or killing manatees which are
protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act.
3. If a manatee is seen within 100 yards of the active construction and/or dredging
operation or vessel movement, all appropriate precautions will be implemented to ensure
protection of the manatee. These precautions will include the immediate shutdown of
moving equipment if a manatee comes within 50 feet of the operational area of the
equipment. Activities will not resume until the manatee has departed the project area on
its own volition (i.e., it may not be herded or harassed from the area).
4. Any collision with and/or injury to a manatee will be reported immediately. The report
must be made to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (ph. 919.856.4520 ext. 16), the
National Marine Fisheries Service (ph. 252.728.8762), and the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (ph. 252.448.1546).
5. A sign will be posted in all vessels associated with the project where it is clearly visible
to the vessel operator. The sign should state:
CAUTION: The endangered manatee may occur in these waters during the warmer
months, primarily from June through October. Idle speed is required if operating
this vessel in shallow water during these months. All equipment must be shutdown
if a manatee comes within 50 feet of the vessel or operating equipment. A collision
with and/or injury to the manatee must be reported immediately to the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (919-856-4520 ext. 16), the National Marine Fisheries Service
(252.728.8762), and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
(252.448.1546).
6. The contractor will maintain a log detailing sightings, collisions, and/or injuries to
manatees during project activities. Upon completion of the action, the project manager will
prepare a report which summarizes all information on manatees encountered and submit
the report to the Service's Raleigh Field Office.
7. All vessels associated with the construction project will operate at "no wake/idle" speeds
at all times while in water where the draft of the vessel provides less than a four foot
clearance from the bottom. All vessels will follow routes of deep water whenever possible.
8. If siltation barriers must be placed in shallow water, these barriers will be: (a) made of
material in which manatees cannot become entangled; (b) secured in a manner that they
cannot break free and entangle manatees; and, (c) regularly monitored to ensure that
manatees have not become entangled. Barriers will be placed in a manner to allow
manatees entry to or exit from essential habitat.
Prepared by (rev. 06/2003):
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
919/8564520

Figure 1. The whole body of the West Indian manatee may be visible in clear water; but
in the dark and muddy waters of coastal North Carolina, one normally sees only a small
part of the head when the manatee raises its nose to breathe.
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Illustration used with the permission of the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences.
Source: Clark, M. K. 1987. Endangered, Threatened, and Rare Fauna of North Carolina: Part I.
A re-evaluation of the mammals. Occasional Papers of the North Carolina Biological Survey 1987-
3. North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences. Raleigh, NC. pp. 52.

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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 16, 2019
MEMORANDUM:
FROM: Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
gregq.bodnar(a_ncdenr.qov
SUBJECT: CAMA Major Permit Application Review
Applicant: Carteret County
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director, Division at Coastal
Management
Project Location: Entrance channel for the east end of Taylors Creek, Carteret County
Proposed Project: Excavate and re -align the existing entrance channel
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Gregg Bodnar at the address above by January 13, 2020. If you have any questions
regarding the proposed project, contact Heather Styron [phone] when appropriate, in-depth comments
with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
**Additional comments may be attached*"
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
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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.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557 [phone]

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1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN THE OFFLOADING SITE, TRAFFIC
CORRIDORS, AND MATERIAL STORAGE AREA AND KEEP FREE OF
TRASH, DEBRIS, RUBBLE AND ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
OBSTRUCTIONS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PHOTO DOCUMENT THE
PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONDITION OF THE PROJECT AREA AND SHALL
FURNISH A COPY OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE ENGINEER PRIOR
TO INITIATING DREDGING ACTIVITIES. UPON COMPLETION OF THE
MATERIAL TRANSPORT, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RESTORE THE SITE
TO THE PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONDITION AS DETERMINED BY THE
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2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PREVENT RUTS, DITCHES, GULLIES, OR
DEPRESSIONS FROM FORMING WITHIN THE OFFLOADING SITE,
MATERIAL STORAGE SITE, OR TRAVEL CORRIDORS. UPON
NOTIFICATION OF A RUT/DEPRESSED AREA, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO SMOOTH GRADE THE AREA IN QUESTION.
DREDGE MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE USED TO FILL DEPRESSIONS
CREATED AS PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS.
3. DREDGING AND MATERIAL TRANSPORT OPERATIONS SHALL BE
PROHIBITED DURING NIGHT TIME OPERATIONS.
4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL
DAMAGE OBSERVED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD, INCLUDING
FOR THE RETAINING WALL AND FENDER PILE SYSTEM LOCATED
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PREPARED BY: MOFFATT & NICHOL
PREPARED FOR: CARTERET COUNTY
NAVIGATION PROJECT
DATE. AUGUST 2019
MATERIAL PLACEMENT FACILITY NOTES:
1. THE UPLAND MATERIAL PLACEMENT SITE MUST BE INSPECTED AND APPROVED ON -SITE BY A
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT (DCM) REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO INITIATING MECHANICAL
DREDGING ACTIVITIES.
2. ALL TRANSFER EQUIPMENT (TRUCKS) SHALL BE MAINTAINED TO PREVENT SPILLAGE DURING
MATERIAL TRANSPORT. EQUIPMENT FOUND TO REPEATEDLY ALLOW LEAKAGE DURING TRANSPORT
SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE PROJECT UNTIL SUCH MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE TO ALLOW
SPILL FREE TRANSPORT OF THE DREDGE MATERIAL.
3. WATER QUALITY CONTROL DEVICES (TURBIDITY CURTAINS) SHALL BE EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINED
SURROUNDING THE MATERIAL OFFLOADING SITE.
4. ALL MEASURES SHALL BE TAKEN TO ENSURE EFFLUENT WATERS DO NOT RE-ENTER THE
ADJACENT WATERBODY DURING MATERIAL TRANSPORT OR STORAGE.
5. MATERIAL SPILLAGE OCCURRING DURING MATERIAL TRANSPORT SHALL BE CLEANED IMMEDIATELY
UPON DISCOVERY. ALL TRAVEL CORRIDORS AND ROADWAYS SHALL BE INSPECTED AFTER EACH
USE TO HELP KEEP THE TRAVEL LANES CLEAN AND MATERIAL FREE.
6. AN ATTENDANT (CONTRACTOR) SHALL BE PRESENT AT THE MATERIAL OFFLOADING SITE AT ALL
TIMES DURING MECHANICAL DREDGING ACTIVITIES. THE ATTENDANT SHALL MONITOR THE WORK
PROGRESS AND SHALL DIRECT INCOMING/OUTGOING TRUCKS TO MATERIAL OFFLOADING OR
STORAGE LOCATIONS.
7. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM THE MATERIAL OFFLOADING AND STORAGE
SITES BY A FENCE OR OTHER BARRIER, DURING CONSTRUCTION. THE ON -SITE ATTENDANT
SHALL MONITOR THE BARRIER AND SHALL STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY IF THE BARRIER FAILS OR
APPEARS TO BE FAILING.
8. MATERIAL STORAGE SHALL NOT ENCROACH WITHIN 30-FT OF THE MEAN HIGH WATERLINE
(MHWL) OF ANY ADJACENT WATERS. THE MATERIAL SHALL BE STACKED FOR STORAGE TO
PREVENT MATERIAL SLOUGHING OUTSIDE OF THE STORAGE AREA. THE STORAGE AREA SHALL
BE MARKED WITH SILT SCREENS OR OTHER FENCING TO CLEARLY DESIGNATE THE STORAGE
LIMITS.
9. THE CONTRACTOR'S WORK AREA (INCLUDING THE MATERIAL OFFLOADING SITE, TRAFFIC
CORRIDORS, AND MATERIAL PLACEMENT SITES), SHALL BE MARKED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION BY
THE CONTRACTOR AND APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER. DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR
SHALL MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS WITHIN THESE DESIGNATED WORK LIMITS,
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