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Strickland, Bev
From: Owens, Jennifer L CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
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Cc: Cox, Keleigh C CIV USARMY CESAW (USA); Gasch, Eric K CIV USARMY CESAW (US);
Benson, Tyler G
Subject: RE: [External] RE: 401 WQC DWR# 2020-0622
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Paul -
Thanks for the update. We appreciate you working with us on this. The 2010 EIS we completed identified 20
borrow sites. The 2014 EA addressed refinement of those sites and addressed new information on sediment
compatibility. Since 2014 we have done much more work and have eliminated many of the borrow sites due
to hardbottoms, poor sediment quality, or both, so now we are down to 8 borrow areas (shown on the
attached file — areas marked "yes"), which were all covered in the 2010 EIS and 2014 EA. For this first
contract, only portions of the remaining borrow areas within 3 miles will be used since we don't have BOEM
leases yet for areas beyond 3 miles. We were attempting to get 401s for the entire 50-year project life, but if
DWR would feel more comfortable issuing 401s (beach and intertidal) forjust this first contract, that's fine.
We're working on an EA to expand the environmental windows, to update borrow area information and to
obtain the BOEM leases for use of borrow areas beyond 3 miles and could certainly apply for new, updated
401s, if that will help with this initial request. That new EA is scheduled to go out for review in November
2020.
So, the bottom line is we've been deleting borrow areas since the 2010 EIS as we get new information and
have not added any new ones.
It's a large project, with a lot of moving parts. It will take about 3 years to construct, so our plan is to do this
first contract in accordance with the window and commitments made in the 2010 EIS and 2014 EA with follow-
on contracts to be done in accordance with the new EA and any permits/commitments made as part of that
NEPA process.
Feel free to call me if you want to discuss any of this (910-620-8718).
Thanks -
Jenny
Jenny Owens
Chief, Environmental Resources Section
Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Ave.
Wilmington, NC 28402

910-251-4757
From: Wojoski, Paul A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 3:14 PM
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Hi Jenny —
I've been working with Robb to provide support on the project and wanted to provide a quick update.
The issue we have is certifying a project that includes borrow areas that were not previously used and do not have an
environmental assessment. As Robb clarified: the 401 would only be for the borrow areas and open water fill (intertidal)
templates that were previously impacted by the Surf City/North Topsail Beach projects until we can confirm that the and
EIS has been completed for the "new" (previously un-impacted) borrow areas.
As I understand it, a SEIS was completed in 2014 to refine the borrow areas for this project broadly, but it's unclear if
that assessment covered the "new' borrow areas. I think there are about currently 20 small borrow areas for the project
with 13 partially or wholly in the state's 3 mile limit. We are working with our SEPA state clearing house staff to get the
2014 SEIS and associated documents to review what they covered and will confirm with you as soon as we do.
We are sensitive to the time schedules for contracts/bids and are working to quickly resolve. Please let us know if you
have questions.
Thanks,
Paul
Paul Wojoski
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
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Good afternoon. Keleigh is out of the office until next Wednesday, so while she's out would you please contact
me or Eric Gasch with any questions or updates on the status of the 401 WQC for the Surf City North Topsail
beach project? We are planning to issue the first contract to begin construction later in the summer and
obtaining the 401 is key to that contract. If DWR has any concerns or questions, please call or email us.
Thanks -
Jenny
910-620-8718
Eric
910-742-7400
Jenny Owens
Chief, Environmental Resources Section
Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Ave.
Wilmington, NC 28402
910-251-4757
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Hi Keleigh,
I hope all is well. I had a chance to speak with Paul Wojoski (cc's) in our Central Office about this late yesterday, and he
is going to review the PCN and get back to me. As discussed before I went on leave, the 401 Water Quality Certification
we would issue will only be for the borrow areas and open water fill (intertidal) templates that were previously impacted
associated with both the Surf City and North Topsail Beach projects.
Thanks,
Robb Mairs

Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796.7303 office
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Tyler,
Yes, that is fine. Please let me know what he says next week when you talk with him.
Thanks,
Keleigh
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Keleigh,
This may require change concerning the 401 WQC, however, I will need to speak with Robb on the matter.
Unfortunately, he is on vacation until next Monday. Would it be ok with you for me to place the project review on hold
until I am able to speak with him concerning this?
Thanks,
Tyler
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Hey Tyler,
I spoke with Robb last week about the borrow areas. Turns out that Borrow Area Q, which we will NOT be
using for this contract, was the only borrow area used by any entity previously. However, the borrow areas that
we will use within 3 miles were surveyed in the past and in 2020 (except Borrow Area A last surveyed in 2011).
That being said, we will still dredge within the established footprints of the borrow areas as shown in the plans.
I apologize for the confusion on my part. Please let me know if this will change the 401 WQC.
Thanks,
Keleigh
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Hey Keleigh,
Please find attached the certification letter and corresponding General Certifications (GC4146 and GC4150) for the Surf
City and North Topsail Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. Please note this approval letter supersedes the letter
issued on July 7, 2020.
Thanks,
Tyler Benson
Environmental Technician I
Division of Water Resources
Wilmington Regional Office: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension; Wilmington, NC 28405
Tyler.Benson(@,ncdenr.gov; (P)910 796 7336
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