20200443 Ver 1_Sloop Channel Dredging US ACE Ind Permit App_20200402

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Form Approved -
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
OMB No. 0710-0003
33 CFR 325. The proponent agency is CECW-CO-R.
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act,
Section 103, 33 USC 1413; Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers; Final Rule 33 CFR 320-332. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form
will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and
local government agencies, and the public and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by Federal law. Submission of requested information
is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued. One set of original drawings or good
reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings and/or instructions)
and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
System of Record Notice (SORN). The information received is entered into our permit tracking database and a SORN has been completed (SORN #A1145b)
and may be accessed at the following website: http://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNslndex/DOD-wide-SORN-Article-View/Article/570115/al 145b-ce.aspx
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO.
2. FIELD OFFICE CODE
3. DATE RECEIVED
4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BYAPPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (agent is not required)
First - Brian Middle -Carl Last - Doliber
First - Middle - Last -
Company - North Carolina DOT- Ferry Division
Company -
E-mail [e-mail]
E-mail Address -
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS:
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS:
Address- 159 Lucinda Lane
Address -
City - Powells Points State - NC Zip - 27966 Country -USA
City - State - Zip - Country -
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOs. w/AREA CODE
10. AGENTS PHONE NOs. w/AREA CODE
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax
252-621-6251 252-232-8025
STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
11. 1 hereby authorize, Brian Doliber to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request,
supplemental information in support of this permit application.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
NC DOT- Sloop Channel Dredging
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Pamlico Sound
Address
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Latitude: -N 35.224364 Longitude: �W-75.787650
City - State- Zip-
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
State Tax Parcel ID Municipality
Section - Township - Range -
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17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From the Ocracoke (Southdock) Ferry Terminal- North out of the terminal following U.S. Coast Guard navigation aids 113 LIGHT, 2 LIGHT,
3, 4, 3A, 4A, 6 LIGHT. The channel runs north to south from the Southdock ferry basin entrance channel to the naturally deeper part of the
Pamlico Sound or "The Reef."
18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features)
This project will be for the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers (US ACE) to utilize a sidecast dredge for maintenance excavation of a section of
Sloop Channel referred to as the "dog leg." Sloop channel is part of the Hatteras -Ocracoke ferry route and provides all means of getting
residents, visitors and supplies to and from Ocracoke Island and Hatteras. After Hurricane Florence, the section of Sloop closest to The Reef
experienced significant shoaling which created navigational issues that prompted safety concerns for the NCDOT and the USCG. Additional
shoaling was observed following Hurricane Dorian in this same section. Currently in the dog leg section shoaling has forced the ferry route to
run in zig zags. In this section only one vessel can travel through the channel at a time which is not ideal from a safety or operational (ferry)
standpoint. This section is at an average depth of 7' deep meaning another 5' of material will need to be removed. The amount of material that
needs to be removed is approximately 126,423 cubic yards. This project will also consist of keeping a maintenance permit on hand for the
entirety of Sloop Channel. The state-owned pipeline dredge Manteo would be the preferred option for any future dredging events that arise
within the channel and could be utilized as long as the section needing maintenance was within 2 miles of the Southdock spoil site.
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
The purpose of this project is to allow for the safe passage to and from Ocracoke and Hatteras for both private and commercial vessels by
being prepared to address the shoaling that resulted from Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Dorian in the near future, and to keep a
maintenance permit on hand for the entirety of Sloop Channel so that emergency permits will not be needed at any point in the future. Thus
far, only surveying and general monitoring of conditions have been performed in response to the shoaling. NCDOT has not dredged this
location before but surveys suggest that the changing conditions within the channel will result in the need for maintenance dredging. With the
maintenance permit we would be able to take care of all dredging needs quickly and efficiently to get the route back to normal and under safe
operating conditions without having to go through the emergency permitting process. By excavating the channel to 225' wide and 12' deep
during dredging operations we would establish the channel as it is currently marked, match the entrance channel width and depth, keep the
channel from shoaling in as often, and reduce the amount of dredging projects done in the area.
USE BLOCKS 20-23 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
>2 miles from the Southdock spoil site (dog leg section/approximately 25% of the Sloop Channel): The project can not be completed by the
state owned pipeline dredge and would be completed by a US ACE sidecast dredge which discharges material back into the Pamlico Sound.
If emergency conditions occur over 2 miles from the Southdock spoil site and a US ACE sidecast dredge is not available, it is possible that the
Ferry Division could look into employing a private contractor with a larger pipeline dredge. In this scenario the privately -owned pipeline
dredge would be able to reach further distances than the state-owned dredge, but all disposal methods would remain the same (Southdock
spoil site). A US ACE sidecast dredge would always be the preferred method of dredging if possible.
<2 miles from the Southdock spoil site (approximately 75% of Sloop Channel): The project will be completed by the state-owned dredge
Manteo and material will be discharged into the Southdock spoil site where berms and a spill gate are in place.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards:
Type Type Type
Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards
Sand: 126,423 (dog leg section)
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
Acres 5.99: Pipeline dredge Southdock spoil site material disposal. Rip rapped berms and spill gate have been installed/maintained.
or
Linear Feet 3,000: Sidecast dredge open water disposal
23. Description of Avoidance, Minimization, and Compensation (see instructions)
If feasible, the NC DOT will use the Dredge Manteo which is a state-owned 12" pipeline dredge that can transport excavated material
approximately 2 miles to the Southdock spoil site. Using the pipeline dredge is the most cost-effective and simplest method logistically
because it is state-owned and does not leave the North Carolina coast. If the pipeline dredge is utilized, it will be located within the permitted
channel at all times until the dredging event is complete (same if a private pipeline were to be used). If the location exceeds the reach of the
pipeline dredge, a US ACE sidecast dredge will be employed. If a sidecast is utilized all material will be discharged directly into the Pamlico
Sound and the dredge will either be moored within the Hatteras ferry basin or working within the permitted channel.
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24. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? [—]Yes ❑X No IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list).
a. Address- U.S. National Park Service- Cape Hatteras National Seashore 1401 National Park Drive
City - Manteo State - NC Zip - 27954
b. Address -
City - State - Zip -
c. Address -
City - State - Zip -
d. Address -
City - State - Zip -
e. Address -
City - State - Zip -
26. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL" IDENTIFICATION DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
NUMBER
Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
27. Application is hereby made for permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that this information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the
applicant.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The Application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent
statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent
statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
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