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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross,Jr.Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
March 22, 2001
MEMORANDUM
TO: Doug Huggett, DCM
FROM: John Dorney, DW
RE: Water Quality Comments
Town of Sunset Beach-bulldozing
Brunswick County
DWQ Project # 010058
DWQ has no objections to this project plans to bulldoze the oceanfront
of the Town of Sunset Beach to repair the frontal dune system after a hurricane
or storm event. We have no objection to this permit as long as bulldozing only
occurs when the frontal dunes are breached or lost.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Cc: Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality 2321 Crabtree Blvd, Ste 250 Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Coastal Mannabennnennt
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Sherri Evans-Stanton, Acting Secretary
Donna D. Moffitt, Director
MEMORANDUM:
011000
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
17,
January 17, 2001
JAN 1 g 2001
TO: Mr. John R. Dorney, NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: Town of Sunset Beach
Project Location: entire oceanfront of the Town
Proposed Project: to beach bulldoze the entire oceanfront area. If authorized, permit would allow
repair and reconstruction of a frontal dune system after a hurricane or storm event.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by February 14, 2001. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Janet
Russell at extension 395-3900. 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.
v 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.
SIG
DATE IID D I
127 Cardinal Dr. Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: J. Steenhuis
WQ Supervisor: Rick Shiver
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Town of Sunset Beach County Brunswick
Project Number 01 0058 County2
Recvd From DCNI Region Wilmington
Received Date 1/18/01 Recvd By Region
Project Type beach bulldozing;
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet ? a?r;ci, +I;i-ro
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. )E:) sr. 1111()xi
LAMA ? O Y _&N F- 99-(1) SB -- 30,700. I F__ F_ ?-
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F--p-T-0 N F_f -F_F_f -f -F_ ?f_
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y O N Did you request more info? Q Y O N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y O N
Is Mitigation required? Q Y O N Recommendation: Q Issue ® Issue/fond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
This office does not object to the eject as imposed. On the condition that it is used only when the
frontal dunes are breaced or lost
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
project 01-0058
Subject: project 01-0058
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 17:44:20 -0500
From: Joanne Steenhuis <[e-mail]>
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Cyndi,
This project was sent with some changes requested. The Town Manager
sent a letter stating they would be willing to make those changes. I
have not seen anything since the original project application.
Joanne Steenhuis <Joanne.Steen [e-mail]>
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
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1. APPLICANT'S NAME: TOWN OF SUNSET BEACH
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Oceanfront Beach with Town of Sunset Beach
Photo Index -,1291: 1-4 and 1-5 IM: 4 193 6, 7 and 8
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2 151 000 Y: 46 000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA Dredge & Fill
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit Numerous
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - cc: December 1, 2000
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Town of Sunset Beach
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: OH, PT
© Water Dependent: No
(D) Intended Use: Beach Bulldozing
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic Tanks
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Man-Made Dunes
Planned - Dune Repair or Replacement
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 2 Feet/Year
Source - Erosion Rate Maps
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
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(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
© Other Bulldoze
Oceanfront Beach 45.45 acres
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 45.45 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(1') Water Classification: SB Open: N/A
8. PROJECT SUAIMARY: The Town of Sunset Beach is applying for a beach bulldozing permit
for the entire oceanfront area of the Town. If authorized, the permit would allow repair and
reconstruction of a frontal dune system after a hurricane or storm event.
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Town of Sunset Beach is applying for a Major CAMA Permit to bulldoze 2.5 miles of oceanfront
beach within the town limits. Sunset Beach is located on a barrier island in Brunswick County near the
North Carolina/South Carolina state line. The Town is seeking a blanket bulldozing authorization in the
event of a hurricane or storm causing erosion of or breaches in the existing frontal dune system. The
applicant is requesting that the Town be allowed to repair or replace the frontal dune system as needed
by bulldozing and/or hauling sand from the west end of the island near Mad Inlet where a buildup of sand
has occurred in the last few years. The bulldozing/hauling would be done only in response to a beach
erosion event. Equipment utilized to perform the work includes, bulldozers, backhoes, and loaders.
The proposed width. and height of replacement dunes (in the event that the frontal dunes are totally
destroyed) would be dictated by the availability of sand to rebuild the dune structures. Any bulldozing
activity authorized would be limited to a total excavation of l' deep as is provided by the rules. Location
of a new frontal dune system would depend upon the extent of damage to the frontal dune system and
location of the average high tide. If damage was minimal, being only breaches in the dunes, then the
breached openings would be filled with sand to the same height and width as the sections that are
remaining and adjacent. This is provided that sand is available to do this. Erosion on the dune faces
would be repaired with a new slope on the ocean side.
The waters of the Atlantic Ocean have been classified as SB by the Division of Water Quality.
10. ANTICIPATED 11"PACTS
The proposed beach bulldozing would result in a lowering of the beach profile. The area of disturbance
could be as much as 45 acres of dry sand and intertidal ocean beach. Creatures who inhabit the intertidal
zone would be adversely affected by the proposed work.
Janet M. Russell / January 12, 2001 / Wilmington
W"I l\T
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Linda Muegel, Administrator
Larry Crim, Asst. Administrator
EMERGENCY DUNE RESTORATION PROJECT
SUNSET BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
CG. (Cltcrri) Chc?.c)<, .'?iator
I d?,r:rd 1?4. Co]-c, Sr., Council
Carl 11a7.etnorc. Council
Paul (1:d) Hil hes, Council
Llo'vd Grantham, Council
Clifford Lrrickson, Council
The purpose of the application is to obtain authorization to fill
in eroded gaps, repair erosion escarpments on dune faces and completely
rebuild frontal dunes after a major storm.
The Town proposes to do this restoration on an emergency basis to
protect the remaining dunes, personal property, and infrastructure. The
Town proposes to build the dunes back to their original height and depth
before the event.
The parameters of the project will extent from the east side of
the island at Tubb's Inlet to the west side of the island 3,2 mile past 40th
St. toward Mad Inlet. The total length of the project will be no more
than 2.5 miles and only as needed based on storm damage. The town will
use assets available after a storm or hire experienced contractors to
bulldoze the beach according to CAMA regulations. The duration of the
project will be dependent on the availability of equipment and personnel
and the weather conditions. No wetlands will be affected, and if fill is
need it will be taken from excess sand already on the beach. If needed
only beach compatible sand will be used for fill in any areas where sand
must be transported. After Hurricane Floyd sand was transported from the
extreme west end of the island to fill in the eroded gaps in the middle
of the island.
All ocean front property owners have been notified by registered
mail of the CAMA permit application on the proposed project.
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700 Sunset Boulevard North • Sunset Peach, NC 28468
Telephone [phone] • Tax 910-579-1540
TED
J?,1 waa 10 two PLff
(To be completed by all applicants)
DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
b. City, town, community or landmark
Sunset Beach
1. APPLICANT -
c. Street address or secondary road number
a. Landowner: -Atlantic nrenn
Name Town of Sunset.Beach
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? _XXX Yes No
Address 700 Sunset Rlvd
City Sunset Beach State N.C.
Zip 28468 Day Phone [phone]
Fax Ain-57A-1840
b. Authorized Agent:
Name T.inrla F1r1esZp1
Address 700 S inset Blvd
City Sunset BeQeh- State NC .
Zip 284683 Day Phone 91 Q-579-6997
Fax [phone]
c. Project name (if any) Boach- Bulldozing
NOTE: Permil %0 be issued in nano of landoxner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Br,,n.czzdiric
Push sand with bulldozers for 2.5 miles of
beach strand to build and refurbish the dune
system
Re-awd 03/9{
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) tlantie Qeeaa
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities:
Build and refurbish Dune Eyqtem
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? Bnth
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? 1bic
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more space is needed, please attach
additional pages. A ,mi form sl ona to 11 ha maint-
ained ,in as not to ndanper the public or ini
fere with public' use of beach. The depth of
excovation by bulldozer, loader, backhoe,
scraper etc will not exceed one foot,as meaty
from to pre-activity contour. Equipment
u i ize to pus ac sanor repair unes w-i
not be operated seaward of the main low water
elevation contour.
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Form DCNl-:NIP-1 ? 1 ?? ??
MAR 1 0 2000
IVISIGN aEcri sting wastewater treatment facilities.
4. LAND AND WATER COASTAL MAI\1AGEg19
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 2.5 miles
b. Size of individual lot(s) 50 x -400 a-8-. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL 9 ft shove soa 1®1.701
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Gana
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and re.?;idential discharges.)
n /a
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
nl/a
e. Vegetation on tract sea cats
AmQra.can Beach Grass
f. Man-made features now on tract n/a
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
X Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Cop-serv4en
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? X Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance cerrificate, if applicable)
Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes _ No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes X No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes X No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Attach documentation, if available)
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following 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 properties. 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, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by I1" 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 an
adequate number of 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
uPvi-PH nz-4:
Form DCM-MP-I
11?? MAR 1 0 2000
J
!V!J! scrit;.? -2;jsting wastewater treatment facilities.
4. LAND A D WATER C 0A c-A , A. 1 n E ` 1
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 1 c miles
b. Size of individual lot(s) 5n ?- 3?n ej'?
C. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL fr
20-
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
canri
e. Vegetation on tract
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial /commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.)
nfa
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
f. Man-made features now on tract n/
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult thr ioa land use plan]
X_ Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
CSB"T
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes No
(.Attach Zoning eonpiiance cerriifi=r, if anpii=blr)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment be-en
done for the tract? Yes No
If ves, by whom?
k. Is the proje„zt located in a National Reo'istered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes X No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(.mach documrnta ion, if available)
5. ADDITIONAL TNTFOR_MATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following 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 properties. 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.
o An accurate, dated wort: plat (including plan.view
and cross-seactional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to.
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 71.0203 for a
detailed description.)
Picase note that original drawings are preferred and
only high Quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable oaly if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Enginwrs 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
ua, n:-0.
Form DONI-,tiiP-I
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
° A Stormwater• Certification, if one is necessary
° 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. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
see attached
° 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
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
° A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
° A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - I to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
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MAR 10 2000
DIVISION OF
COAS SAL v r
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow ordy 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
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the ?+? day of ,
Print Name L IN rJ A- F?l t-Ln6 ?-?
Signature
Landow r or A,uhorized AgeniL
Please indicate. attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
_xX DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
Revised 03/95
Form DCNI-INIP-2
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AND FffLL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-I. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Existing Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLw? or (N-WL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoctline
stabilization)
MAR 1 0 2000
DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards 110,000 cy-
b. Type of material to be excavated Beach Sand
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes yy No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards n/a
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area n/a
b. Dimensions of disposal area n/a
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes XX No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes XX No
If yes, where?
Re--icrd 03 o:
Form DCNI-NIP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes XX No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes w No
If Yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
3. SHORELINE STABELIZATION' N/A
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap N/A
b. Length n/a
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead or rprap material
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill
h. Type of till material
i. Source of fill material
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
If Yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Planterl_1,1ith
American Beach Grass
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
Bulldozer, loader, backhole
c. Will wetlands be cr:,ssed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes No
If yes, explain. steps that will -be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
Applicant or Project Name
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to si ? E C ZVE Sisaature
Yes No
MAR 1 0 2000
DIVISION OF
Rr?LCCd 03:9; COASTAL MANAGEMENT
,Furm DC1111-.`11I'
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh). SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes )1 No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes _y No
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
h. Will fill material he placed in coastal wetlands
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
N/A Yes No
If yes,
a. Type of shoreline stabilization (1) Dimensions of fill area
Bulkhead Riprap N/A
(2) Purpose of fill
h. Length n/a
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or 'A'WL
5. GENEFZ4L
d. ]Maximum distance waterµ•ard of 41HW or NrV,7L
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months and erosion controlled? pi anto?l th
American Beach Grass
(Source of inJ-orma,%or.i
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, -or hvdraulic
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below dredge)?
water level Bulldozer, loader, backhole
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead back-fill
c. Will wetlands be cr: sst_,Ai in transporting equipment
h. Tvpe of till material to project site? Yes No
If yes, explain, steps that will he taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
I . Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTn ITIES

(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
Appii=t or f'mJect hum
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a. ice?„ ,?+ I Signature
Will fill material be brought to sitd
Yes No
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AEC HAZARD NOTICE
Project Is In An: x Ocean Erodible Area
High " Lazard =l0od Area ,X Inlet Hazard Area
Date Lot Was Patted;
This notice (S L-jtende 7" LA
of th e d to make you, the applicant, aw„1e
special risks and cc,',.. ditio: associated with
developmE,nt Ln tr-s area, ta?l;ich
hazards Is Subject
rds such assto.-m&, erosion and curr to na rural
the Coast:? resource'' C 2n.rs, -rn.. rules of
receive an A:-:C riazatt ?odce _Y iotice ]on require that you
notice iri write and acknowledge tr,at
issued, g before a pe -nit for deve?op; tent can be
The Coznmiasioa'$rulesonbui cing
e standards,ocear?frant
riot t lis an ddunealte:ation aredes bpnedtomirurriize,b zt
eliminate, property loss from hazards. Byb
p=rznits, the Coastal I:espuree5 Cpmrussion
ty the safety of the de,.-elopm apes not
ent and ass
iability for futi:re dam- 'In e to the develn t„ 1e,,?t
resources umes no
The best available L'uo=ation, as aeropted by the Coastal
erosion :rate indicates that the annual'oce,:,n
rate for the area where your n*0p?t, j, lo
-1>2,._ feet pcr year, cated is
The rate wa; established by, careful
photo aAhS pf the coasaine o analysis o: aerial
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Division of Coastal Management
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Wilmington, NC 28405
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS
,?jy?,,•-1 RO. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO
January 26, 2001
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 200100355
Mr. John Domey
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Dear Mr. Dorney:
,JAN 3 1 2001

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Reference the application of The Town of Sunset Beach for Department of the Army
authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to beach bulldoze the entire oceanfront area
of the Town to repair and reconstruct the frontal dune system, in the Town of Sunset Beach,
Brunswick County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid
request for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and we have determined that a water
quality certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A
Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification has been obtained or
waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days after receipt of a
request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on
the request, or asked for an extension of time, by March 19, 2001, the District Engineer will
deem that waiver has occurred.

Questions or comments may be addressed to the undersigned, Wilmington Field Office,
Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
4A&II i1114M
Lillette Moore, Biologist
Wilmington Field Office
Copies Furnished:
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS l,,,1 2001
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402.1890
January 26, 2001
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 200100355
Ms. Linda Fluegel
Town of Sunset Beach
700 Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Dear Ms. Fluegel:
On February 11, 1991, we renewed general permit No. 198000291 (copy enclosed), that
provides Federal authorization for construction activities that receive authorization from the State
of North Carolina.
A review of your application received January 18, 2001, for Department of the Army
authorization to perform beach bulldozing along the entire oceanfront area of the Town to repair
and reconstruct the frontal dune system, in the Town of Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, North
Carolina indicates it to be a candidate for Federal authorization under this general permit.
Accordingly, the administrative processing of your application will be accomplished by the
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management. Comments from Federal review agencies will
be furnished to the State.
If your application must be withdrawn from this general permit process for any reason, you
will be informed regarding its further management. If there are no unresolved differences in
State-Federal positions or policies, the final action taken on your application by the State will
result in your receiving written notice from us that your application is consistent with the general
permit and you may commence your activity. Only after receiving such confirmation should you
begin work.
telephone [phone].
Your application, pursuant to Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act, has been assigned
Action ID No. 200100355 and will be coordinated by the undersigned in our office available at
Sincerely,
Enclosure
Lillette Moore, Biologist
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. Doug Huggett
Division of Coastal Management Mr. C. Robert Stroud, Jr., District Manager
North Carolina Department of Wilmington Regional Office
Environment and Natural Resources North Carolina Division of
1638 Mail Service Center Coastal Management
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 127 Cardinal Drive Extension

Mr. John Dorney Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Mr. Garland Purdue, Field Supervisor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Ron Sechler
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. David Rackley
National Marine Fisheries Service
NOAA
219 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, South Carolina 29412-9110
Mr. William L. Cox, Chief
Wetlands Section - Region IV
Water Management Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ?
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS' l!? ( IS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO April 6, 2001
Regulatory Division t T`>
Action ID No. 200100355 Dos
Mr. Doug Huggett
Division of Coastal 1%,lanagement
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
Dear Mr. Huggett:
Reference the application of Town of Sunset Beach for a Department of the Army permit to
perform beach bulldozing along the entire oceanfront area of the Town to repair and reconstruct
the frontal dune system, in the Town of Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
The Federal agencies have completed review of the proposal as presented by the application
and your field investigation report.
We recommend that the following conditions be included in the State authorization:
1. All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict compliance with the
permit plans, which are a part of this permit.
2. Before any planned beach bulldozing the permittee and his contractor will meet onsite
with a representative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make sure that bulldozing is
necessary.
No excavated or fill materials will be placed at any time in any vegetated wetlands or
waters.
4. This Department of the Army permit does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal,
State, or local authorizations required by law.
5. This permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
6. This permit does not authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal
project.
7. No bulldozing will be done on any property unless and until the individual property
owner has given their written permission for such work.
8. In the event that the existing frontal dune system is destroyed, the new location for the
reestablishment of a new frontal dune will be staked by the Division of Coastal Management.
9. Equipment used to push beach sand, or repair dunes will not be operated seaward of the
mean low water elevation contour.
10. During and after construction activities, a uniform, gradual slope will be maintained so
as not to endanger the public or interfere with the public's use of the beach.
11. The depth of excavation by bulldozer, loader, backhoe, scraper, etc. will not exceed
one foot total, as measured from the pre-activity contours.
12. Repair of the existing dune system is not to result in damage to or filling over existing
vegetation.
13. Repaired or reconstructed dunes are to be planted with native species of beach grass.
14. The bulldozing activities shall not significantly increase erosion on adjacent properties,
and it shall not have significant adverse effect on important natural or cultural resources.
15. In order to protect nesting activities of Loggerhead sea turtles, no grading or bulldozing
of material or any other work on the beachfront will be performed between the dates of May 1
and November 15 of any year without the prior approval of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
through the Division of Coastal Management.
16. The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States
require the removal, relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work herein authorized, or
if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or
work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the
permittee will be required, upon due notice from the Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or
alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States.
No claim shall be made against the United States on account of any such removal or alteration.
In addition, the permittee shall notify
NOAA/NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE
Chief Source Data Unit
Attention: Sharon Tear N CS261
1315 E West MVY RNI 7316
Silver Spring, NID 20910-3282
at least two weeks prior to beginning work and upon completion of work.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the undersigned at telephone
[phone].
Sincerely,
Lillette Moore
Physical Scientist
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Copies Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality Section
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
Dr. Garland Pardue
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Ron Sechler
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Service
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. William L. Cox, Chief
Wetlands Section - Region IV
Water Management Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Mr. C. Robert Stroud, Jr., District Manager
Wilmington Regional Office
North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 27405-3845
IVIr. Ted Tyndall, District IVlanager
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management
Hestron Plaza 11, 151-B Highway 24
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Commanding Officer
U.S. Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office Wilmington
1502 North 23"' Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
Mr. David Rackley
National Marine Fisheries Serv.
NOAA
219 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, South Carolina 29412-91 10