20131279 Ver 3_WRC comments on Mod Req_20200330

From: Dunn, Maria T.
To: Coats, Heather; Deaton, Anne; Scarbrauah, Anthony; Pelletier, Josh R CIV CESAW CESAD (USA)
Cc: Spivey, Kelly; Staples, Shane; Howell, Jonathan; Wilson, Travis W.
Subject: RE: [External] Dare county- Hatteras Inlet Permit Modification Request
Date: Monday, March 30, 2020 8:02:28 AM
Attachments: imaae001.ona
Heather,
The dredge plants described below, the DOT's cutter head or any of the USACE's vessels, should not
cause a detrimental impact to swimming sea turtles. Therefore, on behalf of that resource, NCWRC
does not object to the project proposed.
With regard to shorebirds, Least Terns have occasionally nested within the upland DOT spoil site.
NPS has also verified a pair of American Oystercatchers nested there last season. To minimize
impacts to nesting birds during the sandbag projects on Ocracoke, the biologists are going to post
the areas around where pairs nest so the areas can be avoided. If upland disposal must occur for the
Hatteras Inlet dredge, surveys should occur on the upland DOT spoil site, nests posted, and activity
avoided in those areas. In addition to posting and nest avoidance, the flow of material must be
directed in a way that will not overrun any nests. This would need to be done throughout project
duration. While we understand the amount of spoil material generated would likely not be enough
to reestablish DOT Island and is not the desired spoil deposition location for this project, we would
like to note DOT Island is available for spoil placement.
NCWRC defers to NCDMF at this time to address impacts to marine fishery resources with either
upland spoil placement or sidecast dredge activities.
If it is determined that dredging may occur during the moratorium, all efforts should be made to
have the project conclude as quickly as possible to minimize unavoidable impacts to wildlife and
fishery resources. The description of work indicated the project should conclude by May 15. If work
is projected to go beyond this date, we request contact with regulatory and resource agencies be
reinitiated.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this modification. Please do not hesitate to email if
there are any additional comments, questions, or concerns.
Maria
Maria T. Dunn
Coastal Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
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Washington, NC 27889
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From: Coats, Heather <[e-mail]>
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Subject: FW: [External] Dare County- Hatteras Inlet Permit Modification Request
Hi everyone,
Please see Dare County's attached request to modify their permit to allow for dredging of Hatteras
Inlet using DOT's cutterhead dredge, with disposal to the adjacent DOT upland site, along with an
associated moratorium relief request to allow them to work through April. At this time, it's
estimated that the DOT dredge could start work in mid -April and they anticipate 3-4 weeks of
dredging is needed. According to the attached letter, work may also be conducted by the Corps'
dredge plant concurrently or shortly after pipeline dredging.
Channel width and depth are to remain at currently permitted dimensions and remain within the
authorized dredge corridor.
Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns or comments by March 31 or earlier, if
possible.
Thanks in advance and I hope everyone is staying safe and well!
Heather
Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7302 office
heather. coatsa—ncdenr.gov
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Wilmington, NC 28405
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From: Brad Rosov[maiIto: brosov(@coastaIprotectioneng.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 1:54 PM
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Subject: [External] Dare County- Hatteras Inlet Permit Modification Request
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Good afternoon Heather,
On behalf of Dare County, please see the attached request for the modification of their CAMA
Permit #129-16 allowing for maintenance dredging within Hatteras Inlet. As we've previously
discussed, the County is interested modifying the permit to allow for the use of a cutterhead
pipeline dredge with the disposal of the material at the NCDOT upland disposal site on the northeast
tip of Ocracoke Island during the month of April. On February 3, we submitted a letter requesting
relief from the dredge moratorium in April. This modification includes that request as well. Please
get in touch any time to discuss.
Regards,
Brad Rosov
Senior Marine Biologist/Project Manager
Main: 910-791-9494
Mobile: [phone]
brosov(@coastalprotectioneng.com
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