20191251_NCWRC Comments_20200325

Williams, Paul C
From: Wilson, Travis W.
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:29 AM
To: Williams, Paul C; Brittingham, Cathy
Cc: [e-mail]
Subject: RE: Request to Modify CAMA Permit No. 24-03 - Alternative Sandbags for Ocracoke Dune Project
I've had some internal conversation regarding the use of this type of product. There are some pros and cons that have
been discussed. Reducing or eliminating equipment and dredging on the beach face is obviously a great benefit to the
resource. However, the use of upland material to fill the cells opens the door for non -compatible beach material to be
used. I know NCDOT's letter states it could/would use overwash sand, but I can see the circumstance where there is not
enough overwash material to fill the bags and build the dunes, etc. As we have seen over the years it is likely that at
some point the bags will be overtopped, undermined, rupture, or emptied for removal at which time the material will be
on the beach. Therefore if this is allowed WRC would like to see a requirement to use beach compatible material to fill
the bags.
There is also a broader concern that because of the size of this product it is not temporary in nature and will function as
a more long-term solution. With that in mind, if allowed here it would open the door for use outside of protecting NC
12. Will this have to go in front of the CRC for a variance?
Travis W. Wilson
Eastern Region Highway Project Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
1718 Hwy 56 West
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Travis.Wilson anncwildlife.ora
ncwildlife.org
00120
From: Williams, Paul C <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2020 2:26 PM
To: [e-mail]; Wilson, Travis W. <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: Request to Modify CAMA Permit No. 24-03 - Alternative Sandbags for Ocracoke Dune Project
Gary and Travis,
NCDOT has requested a permit modification for NC 12 on Ocracoke to use an alternative style of sandbag on the dune
project on the island. DCM requested updated consultation on changing the project to use this product. Please see the
attached request letter to DCM and product information.

Please provide any comments you may have on this product, or if you feel an updated Concurrence Letter would be
needed. In my opinion, this product would totally keep us off the beach face and would avoid impacts to shorebirds and
nesting sea turtles.
Thanks,
Paul C. Williams, Jr.
Division Environmental Officer
Division One
NC Department of Transportation
[phone] office
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Suite 100
Edenton, NC 27932
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From: Daisey, Greg <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2020 2:51 PM
To: Williams, Paul C <[e-mail]>
Cc: Brittingham, Cathy <[e-mail]>; Howell, Jonathan <[e-mail]>; Trowell,
Steve J <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Request to Modify CAMA Permit No. 24-03 - Alternative Sandbags for Ocracoke Dune Project
Paul —
Paul
After initial review and internal DCM coordination related to the modification request of CAMA Major Permit No. 24-03
for the construction of a sandbag structure to protect Hwy. 12 on Ocracoke Island submitted on March 2, 2020, DCM
requests additional information in order to accept the application as complete:
• Within the project narrative describing the proposed project, please give the methodology for filling the
proposed sandbags and reestablishing the dunes. This includes the location of the material to be used for each

activity. Please confirm that information contained within the project narrative correlates with information
provided on all submitted drawings.
• Updated workplan drawings and associated typical cross section/profiles, including dimensions of the proposed
sandbags and any resulting changes to the dune dimensions. Please date the drawings.
• Please provide information about any correspondence with the National Park Service regarding the proposal,
and if it is known whether a modification of the NPS Special Use Permit will be required.
• Please provide an update on any project related Section 7 coordination/consultation requirements with USFWS.
Thanks for your time and please contact me with any questions.
Greg Daisey
Transportation Projects Field Representative
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
252.264.3901, EXT.249 (office)
[e-mail]
401 South Griffin Street, Suite 300
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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From: Williams, Paul C <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 3:52 PM
To: Daisey, Greg <[e-mail]>
Cc: Brittingham, Cathy <[e-mail]>; Howell, Jonathan <[e-mail]>; Trowell,
Steve J <[e-mail]>
Subject: Request to Modify CAMA Permit No. 24-03 - Alternative Sandbags for Ocracoke Dune Project
G reg,
Please see the attached letter and reference information for a modification of CAMA Permit No. 24-03 for the Ocracoke
Dune Project. I will have a hard copy delivered to your office in Elizabeth City tomorrow.
Thanks, and let me know if you have any questions.
Paul C. Williams, Jr.
Division Environmental Officer
Division One
NC Department of Transportation
[phone] office
[phone] mobile
[phone] fax
pcwilliams2CcDncdot.gov
113 Airport Dr.
Suite 100
Edenton, NC 27932

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