20201984 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20201215

DCM MP4
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
(last revised 12/27/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Nc Division Of Marine Fisheries
AR-380
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Jordan
Byrum
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
769
Morehead City
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28557
USA
252 - 808 -
8036 ext.
252
- 726 - 9218
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
3441 Arendell Street
Morehead City
NC
28557-
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agen t(Con tractor Information
Business Name
N/A
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
ZIP
Phone No. 1
-
- ext.
Phone No. 2
- - ext.
FAX No.
Contractor #
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. #
Carteret
N/A
N/A
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
N/A
Morehead City
NC
28557 -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
N/A - - ext.
N/A, , , ,
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Newport or White Oak
Bogue Sound
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown
Atlantic Ocean
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
❑Yes ®No
work falls within.
N/A
4.
Site Description
a.
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
0
219,107
c.
Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
N/A, I ,
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
-6 ❑NHW or ®NWL
e.
Vegetation on tract
None
f.
Man-made features and uses now on tract
96 concrete reef balls, each 2 feet tall
g.
Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacent to the proposed project site.
The surrounding waters are public trust waters and are used for multiple recreational and commercial purposes (e.g.,
fishing, transportation). The closest land is morehead city, near Spooners Creek, and is approx. 0.41 nm North of the reef
location.
h.
How does local government zone the tract?
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
N/A
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
❑Yes ❑No ®NA
j.
Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
k.
Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
If yes, by whom?
I.
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
M. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ®No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
N/A
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
N/A
5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial ®Public/Government
❑ Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
AR-380 is an existing artificial reef site, originally built to create habitat and provide fishing opportunities.
A full description can be found in the attached narrative.
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
Up to 250 small reef balls will be loaded on an independent contractor's barge. These will be lowered into the water at
designated locations using barge mounted equipment (davit/crane), excavator, or loader. These reef balls will likely be stored
at NCDMF property or a contractor's yard prior to construction.
d. List all development activities you propose.
Place up to 250 small reef balls in the remaining space inside the reef site.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Both
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 0 ®Sq.Ft or ❑Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
N/A
i. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes ❑No ®NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (f) are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. 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.
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
CAMA permit 34-17 USACE SAW-2016-01896
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
7. Certification and Permission to Enter on Land
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
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.
Date 9/17/20 Print Name Jordan Byrum
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
STEPHEN W. MURPHEY
Director
NCDMF Artificial Reefs
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) Artificial Reef Program has
been formally operating since the 1970's and manages 68 artificial reefs and oyster sanctuaries.
Twenty-five (25) of these sites are located in estuarine waters, and the remaining 43 are in ocean
waters. In 2016, the NCDMF released an artificial reef guide which outlines each of the artificial
reefs and oyster sanctuaries. This document provides material information, latitude longitude
information, and a figure of the material on the reef site. A pdf version of the hardcopy reef
guide can be found at: http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=24160156-
4b96-49e6-9126-4fa488b49cbb&groupId=38337. The NCDMF Artificial Reef Program has also
developed an interactive reef guide, set up in an ArcGIS format is available here:
hgps://ncdenr.maps. arcgis. com/gpps/webgppviewer/index.html?id=3b27e8 594cb6444c88b5 525b
f763aa55. The interactive guide is complete with material shapefiles, latitude/longitude
information, and side -scan sonar imagery. This is available for review by the public, state, and
federal agencies.
Boundaries for each reef site were defined in a boundary packet which detailed the
coordinates of each reef, material locations, reef boundaries, and acreages of reefs and materials.
This packet was accepted by Division of Coastal Management on July 10, 2017 and USACE on
October 25, 2017. Letters acknowledging the acceptance of this reef packet are shown in
attachments 1, 2 and 3.
Project Background
The site is located about .41 nautical miles SE of Spooner's Creek in Bogue Sound as
shown in Figure 1. AR-380 was originally permitted in 2017 by NCDCM (permit #34-17) and
2018 by US Army Corps of Engineers (SAW-2016-01896). The reef is 5.03 acres in size and
currently contains 96 bay balls. AR-380 is currently marked with four 13" diameter spar buoys
emblazoned with an orange diamond and the word "REEF". MLW depth is 6 feet and
navigational clearance is listed as 3 feet.
Artificial reef materials are selected on four primary considerations: Function,
compatibility, durability, and stability. Accepted materials include concrete, vessels, and natural
materials and were chosen based on the above criteria, using guidance from internal program
studies, The ASMFC/GSMFC Guidelines for Marine Artificial Reef Materials (Second Ed.,
2004), The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Guidance: Best Management
Practices (BMPs) for Preparing Vessels Intended to Create Artificial Reefs, and the
NOAA/NMFS National Artificial Reef Plan. Concrete structures include recycled pre -fabricated
materials, crushed concrete, and pre -designed concrete reef material. These concrete structures
must be free of protruding rebar and any open bottomed structure must have an opening in the
top equal to the bottom opening or 3-feet in diameter (whichever is lesser) to allow listed species
to escape. Vessels consist of preferably large steel hulled vessels for longevity. Examples of
natural material include calcium carbonate shells, limestone marl, granite and basalt. All
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
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materials must be cleaned and prepared in accordance with United States Corps of Engineers
General (Regional) Permits (#GP 198500194 or #GP 19000291), applicable NC Division of
Coastal Management permits, Division of Water Resources permits, and conform to site -specific
navigational clearance requirements published by the United States Coast Guard and NOAA
Office of Coast Survey. This includes the removal of all pollutants and tangle hazards such as
railings, antennas, etc., from vessels.
Proposed Enhancements
Through a Sport Fish Restoration grant, the NCDMF Artificial Reef program plans to
purchase up to 250 small reef balls for use at the site. This development is planned to occur in an
area immediately adjacent to the reef balls currently on the reef shown in Figure 2. The new
proposed reef balls have the same dimensions as those currently on the reef site. Deployment of
the reef balls will be conducted by a marine contractor selected through the state bid process.
NCDMF will be on site for all deployments. Deployment methodologies may include lowering
the reef balls with an excavator, loader, or with barge mounted davit or crane. A profile view can
be seen in Figure 3.
NCDMF staff and contractors will adhere to all conditions outlined in the Section 7
Biological Opinion issued on 10/18/19 by National Marine Fisheries Service.
The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and
complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this
CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
State of North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

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Figure 2. Deployment will take place within the gridded section on the eastern half of the site.
Existing materials are shown in the western section. A 100-foot buffer has been established to
ensure no material is placed outside the permitted reef boundary. The specific deployment
locations have not been determined but may utilize the remaining area within the site.
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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Figure 3. Profile view of the reef ball. Water depth is 6 feet MLW and the site has a vertical
clearance requirement of 3 feet. The reef balls are 2 feet tall, leaving 4 feet of vertical clearance.
Each corner is marked with a 13" diameter buoy.
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 1 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

Attachment 1. NCDCM acknowledgement of NCDMFArtificial Reef boundary modifications
Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL DUALITY
July 10, 2017
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Artificial Reef Program c/o Jason Peters
3441 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
SUBJECT: NC DMF Artificial Reef Boundary Modifications
Dear Mr. Peters,
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
5ecrerary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
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This letter is in response to the NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program's
request to modify and document the expansion of numerous artificial reef and oyster sanctuary sites
throughout the estuarine and coastal waters of North Carolina. The reef site boundaries specified within
this letter are existing or permitted and have been accurately documented. These boundaries will be kept
on file with each related CAMA permit, and on file in with the NC Division of Coastal Management in
the 2017 major penuit archives under 2017 NC DMF AR BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. If at any
time your agency wishes to access these records, apply for a permit of permit modification, or modify a
boundary, this letter shall be referenced, along with the appropriate reef site information. This
endorsement does not convey an active permit or authorization to conduct development within the newly
acknowledged reef site boundaries. Any future development may require modification of an active
permit or the need to proceed through the NC Division of Coastal Management's CAMA major
permitting process. Please contact a representative of the Division prior to the commencement of any
activity for this determination.
Received By
Date Ret'd 44-L-
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality l Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead Gty, NC 28557
252 808 2808
DMF AR Boundary Mod Authorization FINAL.pdt 1 7/10/2017 1103:18AM
State of North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

AR-191
OS-10 Gibbs Shoal
AR-197
OS-1 1 Long Shoal
AR-291
OS-12 Raccoon Island
AR-292
OS-13 Pea Island
AR-296/OS-04 Clam Shoal
OS-14 Little Creek
AR-298/0S-06Ocracoke
OS-15 Swan Island
AR-380
AR-160
AR-381
AR-275
AR-392
AR-315
AR-396
AR-320
AR-398
AR-342
OS-01 Croatian Sound
AR-360
OS-02 Deep Bay
AR-364
OS-03 West Bay
AR-370
OS-05 Crab Hole
AR-378
OS-07 Middle Bay
AR-378b
OS-08 Neuse River
AR-425
OS-09 West Bluff
AR-430
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me by telephone at
[phone] extension 215, or by email at gregg.bodnar(cPncdenr.Rov.
CC: Roy Brownlow
Frank Jennings
Jonathan Howell
Debbie Wilson
Sincerely,
Gregg Bodnar
Division of Coastal Management
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coaxal Management
Morehead City Offiee 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City. NC 28557
252 808 2808
DMF AR Boundary Mod AuthoAzahon FINAL.pdf 2 7/10/2017 11:0320AM
State of North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

Attachment 2. USACE acknowledgement ofNCDMFArtificial Reef boundary modifications
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
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WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
2407 W ST" STREET
WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 27889
October 25, 2017
NC Division of Marine Fisheries d"s®n Peters
Artificial Reef Program c/o Jason Peters Received B
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3441 Arendell St,
Morehead City, NC 28557 Date Reed ,i 2�
SUBJECT: NC DMF Artificial Reef Boundary Modifications
Dear Mr. Peters:
This letter is in response to the NC Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Programs request to modify and
document the expansion of numerous artificial reef and oyster sanctuary sites throughout the estuarine and coastal
waters of North Carolina. The reef site boundaries specified within this letter (see attached) are existing or permitted
and have been accurately documented. These boundaries will be kept on file at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington Regulatory Field Office. If at any time your agency wishes to access these records, apply for a permit, or
modify a boundary, this letter shall be referenced, along with the appropriate reef site information, This
acknowledgement of the reef sites does not convey an active permit or authorization to conduct development within
the reef site boundaries. Any future development within these reef sites will require authorization from the US Army
Corps of Engineers. Please contact Mr. Josh Pelletier at the Washington Regulatory Field Office prior to the
commencement of any activity at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone],
Sincerely,
;4'a
Jp6h elletier, Project Manger
W4shington Regulatory Field Office
State of North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 I Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Sites
October 2017
Estuarine Reefs (Coastal Inshore Waters)
AR-191
AR-197
AR-291
AR-292
AR-2961OS-04 Clam Shoal
AR-2981OS-06 Ocracoke
AR-380
AR-381
AR-392
AR-396
AR-398
AR-491
05-01 Croatan Sound
Coastal Ocean Reefs (Atlantic Shoreline to 3nm)
AR-160
AR-165
AR-275
AR-315
AR-320
AR-342
AR-360
AR-364
AR-370
AR-378
AR-378B
AR-425
AR-430
Federal Ocean (Seaward of 3nm line)
AR-130
AR-140
AR-145
AR-220
AR-225
AR-230
AR-250
A R-255
AR-285
AR-300
AR-302
AR-305
AR-330
AR-340
AR-345
AR-355
AR-362
AR-366
AR-368
OS-02 Deep Bay
OS-03 West Bay
OS-05 Crab Hole
05-07 Middle Say
OS-08 Neuse River
OS-09 West Bluff
OS-10 Gibbs Shoal
OS-11 Long Shoal
OS-12 Raccoon Island
OS-13 Pea Island
OS-14 Little Creek
OS-15 Swan Island
AR-372
AR-376
AR-382
AR-386
AR-400
AR-420
AR-440
AR-445
AR-455
AR-460
AR-465
State of North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 769 Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

Attachment 3. AR-380 page from NCDMF Artificial Reef boundary modifications document
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State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
3441 Arendell Street i P.O. Box 769 i Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qualth
December 12, 2020
MEMORANDUM.
FROM: Gregg Bodnar, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557
Fax: [phone] (Courier 11-12-09)
gregq.bodnar(a_NCDENR.gov
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge and Fill Application Review
Applicant: NCDMF A R-380
Project Location: Spooners Creek, Carteret County
Proposed Project: Major Modification to 37-17
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director, Division of Coastal
Management
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Gre_qq Bodnar at the address above by January 1Z 2021. If you
have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Heather Styron 252-808-2808.
when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
**Additional comments may be attached**
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
PRINT NAME
AGENCY
SIGNATURE
DATE
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.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 919 796 7215

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NCDMF Artificial Estuarine Reef Program (AR-380 reef site)
C/O Jordan Byrum
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE:.41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek, within Bogue
Sound
Longitude: 76°48'020 W Latitude: 34°43' 110 N
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: D/F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:Dates of Site Visit — December 2019 Google
Photography
Was Applicant Present — No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 10/13/2020
Application Complete- 11/3/2020
Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Morehead City dated 2007
Land Classification from LUP — Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: (yes)
(D) Intended Use: public/government
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — 96 Bay Balls (33,088sf)
Planned — 250 Bay Balls with 12' spacing (total footprint of
216,000so
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Shallow Bottom N/A 216,000 N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 216,000 ftz
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA, HQW Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The proposed project is a major modification to existing major permit
34-17 which is set to expire on December 31, 2020 and is located .41 nautical miles south of
Spooners Creek in Morehead City. Per the applicant, the site was previously chosen based on its
accessibility by recreational anglers, the absence of nearby estuarine artificial reef fishing
opportunities, and the low potential for user conflicts. In particular, the area does not infringe on
historically popular commercial fishing or trawling grounds or any established riparian access
corridors, however it would be located in a historically used boating area but the new design would
not cause navigation issues (4' nlw to 5' nlw clearance of water depth above the reef balls). It is
also not within any defined critical habitat areas for protected species. Previous permits are as
follows;
• CAMA Major Permit 34-17
• USACOE SAW-2016-01896
• DWR # 2017-088

Field Investigation Report
NCDMF AR-380 reef site
Page 2 of 3
The applicant satisfied the prefilling meeting request requirement for NCDWR via email
correspondence on 11/3/2020.
9. Narrative Description
The AR-380 artificial reef project is located .41 nautical miles south of Spooners Creek and .21
nautical miles south of the AIWW channel and within Bogue Sound.
The project area is 219,107 square feet (5 acres) in its entirety and has an average water depth of -
6'nlw however, 33,0802 (176' x 188') of the Northwest quadrant of the proposed site boundaries
was utilized since the issuance of major permit 34-17. The Morehead City Land Use Plan classifies
this area as Conservation. This section of the Bogue Sound is not designated as Primary Nursery
Area, is open to the taking of shellfish and carries a water classification of SA/HQW. Substrate
within this area is mostly sand. No SAV's or shellfish beds were observed within the proposal project
area. There is a USACOE federal within the project vicinity (app..21 nm north of the project),
however, this area is historically used by boating traffic due to the significant water depths (-6'nlw).
There is a shoal to the north of the proposed project site which separates it from the AIWW. The
northern perimeter of the site boundary is approximately 250' from the proposed reef site.
10. Proiect Description:
The applicant's current proposal is to construct the remaining portion of the artificial reef by placing
250 additional 2' x3' bay balls along the eastern section of the previously permitted site. The spatial
layout will utilize a total of 250 bay balls with each ball spaced 12' apart and would incorporate a
total area of 240' wide by 900' long. Per the applicant the reef area would have a clearance of -4' as
well as an expected subsidence of 6 inches. The bay balls are 3' in diameter, however, to increase
stability each one would be poured to have an extended base of 4'. They are a maximum of 2' in
height. All four boundary corners have been marked with a 13" diameter buoy.
11. Anticipated Impacts:
The proposed artificial reefs incorporate an additional 216,000 ftz of the 5-acre project area shallow
bottom habitat and has the potential to cause temporary turbidity. There would be no hindrance to
navigation for the AIWW (.21 nm south of this existing USACOE channel). The placement of the
artificial reef within this area would change the water depths from-6.5'nlw to -4' nlw to -5' nlw
depending on location but has an expected 6 inches of subsidence per the applicant. This area has a
traditional navigation route although it is not a marked route. Runabout boats typically run parallel
with the shoal which parallels the AIWW. Placing a structure in this location with a 1.5 mile (8,000
`) open fetch that is subject to steady southwest wind and currents (from March to October) could
cause longshore sediment to accumulate resulting in shoaling.
Name: Heather Styron Date: 12/2/2020 Morehead City

Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access
Other
Channel
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
(excluding
(NLW or
Breakwater
shoreline
NWL)
stabilization
Length
900 feet
Width
240 feet
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
-6 feet MLW
Depth
Final Project
NA
NA
-4.5 feet
Depth
MLW
1, EXCAVATION ®This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards.
C. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SIB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
2, DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ®This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area. b. Dimensions of disposal area.
C. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area? d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA ❑Yes [:]No ❑NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. (ii) If yes, where?
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SIB),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
(i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
❑Yes [:]No []NA
(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material:
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater/Sill Other
i. Source of fill material.
b. Length:
Width:
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES El This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes ❑No ❑NA
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water 250 reef balls
(2 feet tall x 3 feet diameter)
(iii) Dimensions of fill area 900ft x 240ft
(iv) Purpose of fill
Create habitat and provide fishing opportunities within
existing artificial reef
b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
controlled? backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Reef balls are designed to resist movement after deployment. Each Materials will be transported to the site via barge and will be
unit weighs approximately 500lbs. The units deployed at the site deployed using a davit, crane, excavator, or loader.
in 2018 have not moved.
C. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? d
®Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
The site is currently marked on each corner with a 13-inch
diameter white buoy, emblazoned with an orange diamond and
the word 'REEF".
(i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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Form DCM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 3 of 3)
9/17/20
Date
AR-380
Project Name
Jordan Byrum
Applicant Name
A plicant Signature
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