20201336 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20201221

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
kecretary
STEPHEN W. MURPHEY
nirc(ror
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&groupld=38337. The NCDMF Artificial Reef Program has also
developed an interactive reef guide, set up in an ArcGIS format is available here:
https:Hncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=3b27e8594cb6444c88b5525b
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.
Location Siting
General Protocol
The NCDMF Oyster Sanctuary Program is charged with creating oyster reefs in Pamlico
Sound as part of the Senator Jean Preston Oyster Sanctuary Network. These reefs are protected
from shellfish harvest and are strategically sited in consideration of physical and biological
requirements for oyster propagation, interactions with existing oyster sanctuaries, as well as
logistical, economic, and social factors.
With attention to connectivity and bio-physical requirements, NCDMF works with North
Carolina State University to implement a habitat suitability index (HSI) model for oyster
restoration. This model uses a variety of inputs, including habitat connectivity potential based on
published larval transport data for the Pamlico Sound. Essentially, this model is a tool to estimate
the connective value of prospective sanctuary sites in terms of larval subsidies to other
sanctuaries, cultch planted reefs, and natural reefs.
In further consideration of bio-physical requirements, the site selection protocol
incorporates best management practices for selecting sites based on bottom sediment type and
existing natural resources, such as shell or seagrass. During site investigations, staff use side scan
sonar, backscatter analysis, and benthic grab (ponar) to evaluate local conditions. Data from
these site investigations are used to determine proposed reef boundaries.
The proposed sanctuary will be permitted through the Division of Coastal Management and the
US Army Corps of Engineers. This permitting process allows other agency comments as well as
a public comment period that will identify potential user conflicts with the location of the
sanctuary.
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State of North Carolina I Division of'Marine Fisheries
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Cedar Island Site
After thorough investigation, the NCDMF has identified a 75-acre site near Cedar Island
as the preferred location for upcoming reef development under the NCDMF-Coastal Federation
partnership. Cedar Island is located in the mouth of West Bay, 1.5 nautical miles to the north of
Cedar Island's most western point (Figure 1). The average depth of the site is —15 feet with a
range from 11 to 17 feet (Figure 2). The bottom type within the proposed boundaries of the site
is relatively uniform throughout depth ranges and consists primarily of muddy sand (Figure 3,
Figure 4). Since oyster reefs can be susceptible to die offs caused by hypoxic events (<4 mg/L
02; North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Division of
Water Quality, standard) and predatory pests (boring sponge, oyster drills, etc.), the Division also
includes these in consideration for selecting a suitable site. Nearby, recent water quality
monitoring for the area measured dissolved oxygen levels ranging from 5 to 12 mg/L 02, and
salinities from 7 to 24 ppt, indicating this site is suitable for supporting oyster populations (UNC
IMS, Paerl Lab, Station 8: 2018-2020). Additionally, the proposed new oyster sanctuary is in
relatively close proximity to Raccoon Island, Swan Island, and West Bay. Each of these
sanctuaries are considered to be successful (>20 oysters/m2) based on 2019 and 2020 NCDMF
oyster sanctuary monitoring assessments.
After analysis of the bathymetric survey, it was concluded that there is no existing shell
resource. Additionally, the 75-acre site is expected to have a minimal impact on commercial
trawling, though concerns will be addressed in the public comment period of the permitting
process. However, by strategically building a sanctuary on the edge of a shallow shoreline
which poses a navigational clearance hazard, deep drafting fishing vessels are less apt to visit the
area (Figure 1).
Within the 75-acre boundary, NCDMF intends to establish a 100-foot buffer of no
development, leaving 60 acres available for reef construction. The purpose of this buffer is to
protect against deployment error and possible material movement over time.
In summary, the proposed Cedar Island site has been selected due to its favorable depth strata,
water quality characteristics, and ability to provide additional connectivity to other successful,
nearby sanctuaries, while also remaining outside of any major vessel thoroughfare.
Materials
General Specifications
NCDMF intends to use only biologically suitable materials which have previously been
approved by permitting agencies. Further, the NCDMF applies experiential knowledge and best
management practices to avoid propagating reef species which are invasive or detrimental to
local estuarine ecosystems. Reef construction materials used by NCDMF are described in detail
within the Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials, 2016 2nd
Edition (Attachment 1).
Cedar Island Materials
To complete 60 acres of reef habitat, the NCDMF may elect to use a variety of previously
permitted and approved materials including but not limited to: precast concrete, reinforced
concrete pipe, crushed concrete and concrete rubble, reef balls, granite rock, basalt rock, and
additional limestone rock. NCDMF is seeking permit approval for up to 60 acres of developed
bottom, using any of the aforementioned, previously approved reef construction materials in
various quantities to complete the reef.
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State of North Carolina I Division of Marine I7isheries OCT 3 2020
3441 Arendell Street P.U. Box 769 ' Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
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In selecting a suitable material type for this sanctuary, the Division has taken into account
the material performance at nearby sanctuaries and the influence annual water quality may have
on the proliferation of potential sanctuary pests (boring sponge, oyster drills, etc.). In terms of
settlement and survival, granite, marl, and crushed concrete have each produced oyster densities
> 20 oyster/m2 in areas with similar water quality characteristics over the last few years. By
applying similar sanctuary performance and characteristics information, currently available
stockpiled material (3400 tons limestone marl, class B rip rap), and actual material deployment
costs, a rough annual material deployment plan has been laid out below.
Year Acreage Material Type Material Tonnage
2021 —8 Limestone class B rip rap I Crushed 39400 115,000
Concrete
2022 —8 Crushed Concrete/Other 20,000
2023 —8 Crushed Concrete/Other 2000
General Practices
NCDMF coordinates all reef deployments, using either marine contractors or State -
maintained vessels and staff. In either instance, NCDMF staff remain on site during all
deployments to ensure enhancements remain (1) within permitted boundaries and (2) compliant
with navigational clearance requirements.
Cedar Island Deployments
Since the Division currently has —3400 tons of limestone class B rip rap currently
stockpiled at the staging site, it will be deployed in conjunction with a similar sized crushed
concrete during year one to develop approximately 8 acres of restored oyster habitat. In
subsequent years, any of the previously approved materials (Attachment 1) may be used to
complete the site, for a total of up to 60 acres of developed bottom and 75 total acres of
permitted sanctuary area. This 8-acre annual goal will of course be dependent on appropriated
budget and material costs adjustments.
NCDMF will work with the Coastal Federation and contractors to employ the most
effective and controlled deployment strategies. In general, this reef will be designed as an array
of ridges. Each ridge will have a profile of no less than two feet and no more than six feet. This
approach will allow more flexibility for both NCDMF and the contractor to construct greater
acreage without requiring high precision to maintain permit compliance.
All deployments of material will be conducted by a capable marine contractor chosen by
the Coastal Federation and NCDMF. Detailed schematics and design plans will be included in
the contractor's scope of work and strictly adhered to. To guide contractors during deployments,
NCDMF staff will mark each ridge with high-flyer buoys, placed incrementally along a straight
line (Figure 5). As deployments occur, NCDMF staff will periodically halt deployments in order
to check the vertical profile of deployed materials throughout the project. GIS, GPS, sounding
poles, and high frequency sonar will be used to monitor reef development for permit compliance.
Deployment lines will each be around 200 feet in length and deployed in parallel ridges to ensure
deployment accuracy and reduce vertical clearance concerns. Marking buoys will be placed at
each end of deployment lines to aid contractors with accuracy. NCDMF vessels will be present at
all times and aid the contractor vessel to ensure positioning and deployment occurs at the proper
coordinates.
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries OCT 13 2020
34•4I Ai endell Sheet P.O. Box 70 I Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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Scoping Meeting Statement
A scoping meeting was held at which DWR was present. The date of the Scoping meeting was
September 29, 2020 and this project was discussed. This meeting met the requirement for
requesting a pre -filing meeting under 40 CFR Part 121 for 401 Certifications in accordance with
the federal Clean Water Act.
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 I Division of Marine Fisheries OCT 13 2020
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Cedar Island Oyster Sanctuary
Legend 2011 Vessel Densities (AIS)
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Pamlico Sound and surrounding waterways. Based on this information, there is no direct impact
on vessel passage due to the construction of this proposed new oyster sanctuary.
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around the proposed boundary area. All sediment samples contain substrate composed of
primarily sand mixed with silty mud, which is considered a suitable bottom type for sanctuary
construction.
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Material will be deployed in ridges slmNar to another recent sanctuary
construction project (Swan Island) Each ridge will be around 200 feet long
and 40 feet wide So far this design has proven to successfully provide
adequate rugosity and complexity to promote successful oyster larvae
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Boundary Information
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Figure 7. 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. This is the prospective page which will be added after this reef is permitted.
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Attachment 1. Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials (2016, 2nd
Edition)
PAT McCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Marine Fisheries BRAXTON C. DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
Guidelines and Specifications for Acceptable Artificial Reef Materials
(2016. 2nd Edition)
Artificial reef materials are selected on four primary considerations: Function,
compatibility, durability, and stability. Materials used must meet their intended function,
by supporting diverse and abundant biological communities. Selected materials must also
be compatible with the aquatic environment in which they are placed. This means they
must not pose environmental risks. Also, unstable materials, or those prone to movement,
and non -durable, or easily degraded, materials must be precluded from use.
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program has
produced a comprehensive list of accepted materials for use in partner projects. These
materials 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.
Accepted Materials:
Concrete.
Any hard, strong building material made by mixing a cementing material (commonly
Portland cement) and a mineral aggregate with sufficient water to cause material to set and
bind. Types include (but are not limited to) oval and round pipe, box culverts, risers, catch -
basins, knock -out boxes, bridge rubble and bridge spans, manholes, slabs, pilings, crushed
concrete, and pre -designed structures such as Reef Balls or other units. All concrete must
be fully cured to ensure environmental compatibility.
Required Specifications:
Ocean-
• Unacceptable types in the ocean: slabs, small pilings, crushed concrete, small
designed structures
• Size - concrete pipe must be no less than 4 feet in length and no less than 36
inches in inside diameter, unless such smaller pieces are "nested" inside
large diameter pieces
• Composition - units must be no more than 25% degraded or missing. All
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
• Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, durability, and stability
Estuary -
• Size - concrete pipe must be no smaller than 12 inches in inside diameter
and not exceed 30 inches in inside diameter. Any concrete structure must
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not exceed 8 feet in length, width, or height. Crushed concrete must be: 8"
maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4" minimum diameter, 10%
maximum oversize, 5% maximum undersize
Composition - units must be no more than 25% degraded or missing. All
concrete must be fully cured before deployment
Design - pre -designed structures must meet approval of Artificial Reef Staff
for function, compatibility, durability, and stability
Vessels:
Vessels are a commonly used artificial reef material. These may be composed of
ferro-cement or steel, though steel vessels are most common and preferred. Thorough
preparation and cleaning is required before these materials may be used as reefs (EPA
BMPs).
Required Specifications:
Ocean -
• Size - vessels must be no smaller than 100 feet in length unless paired with a
second 100 foot or greater vessel
• Clearance - vessels are subject to clearance requirements and in many cases,
must be shortened in height to comply with permits. This may involve
expensive removal of vessel superstructure
• Cleaning and preparation - vessels are subject to US Coast Guard and/or
EPA inspection to satisfy BMPs, including removals of wood, floatables, loose
materials, and deleterious substances.
• Stability - all air must be allowed to escape during sinking
• Durability - vessel selection is ultimately at the discretion of the Artificial
Reef Coordinator, to satisfy expectations of durability
Estuary -
• Vessels are not accepted in estuarine waters
Natural Materials:
Natural materials have been used by most coastal states to replenish various types
of habitat with a particular focus on shell bottom. Natural materials include different
approved mineral rocks such as limestone marl, granite, and basalt.
Required Specifications:
Ocean -
Natural materials are not widely used in the ocean, given their susceptibility
to sediment burial
Estuary -
• Size -
o Limestone Marl (NCDOT Class B Spec.): 12" maximum diameter, 8"
average diameter, 5" minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize,
5% maximum undersize
o Granite and Basalt: 8" maximum diameter, 6" average diameter, 4"
minimum diameter, 10% maximum oversize, 5% maximum
undersize
• Location- Limestone is not acceptable for use in high salinity environments,
given high susceptibility to bio-eroding organisms
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Notes on all materials:
1) All materials must be cleaned and prepared in accordance with United States Corps of Engineers General
(Regional) Permits (#GP198500194 or #GP19000291), any applicable NC Division of Coastal Management
permits, and conform to site -specific navigational clearance requirements established bythe United States Coast
Guard and NOAA Office of Coast Survey.
2) Planned arrangements for acquisition, cleaning, preparation, dockage/staging, towing, and sinking/deployment
must be described in proposals. Dockage, towing, and deployment will require proof of at least $1,000,000
marine liability insurance.
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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)
Ncdeq/ Ncdmf
Cedar Island Oyster Sanctuary
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Division of Marine Fisheries
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
NCDEQ/NC 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
Jordan. [e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
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 5)
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
N/A
NC
28516 -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
- - ext.
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a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Neuse River
Pamlico Sound, 1.5 nautical miles to the north of Cedar
Island's most western point
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
Pamlico Sound
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.)
N/A
3,266,303 tract
c.
Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
-12.5 (1' tidal amplitude) ®NHW or ❑NWL
e.
Vegetation on tract
none
f.
Man-made features and uses now on tract
none
g.
Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent 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).
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 5)
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.
The purpose of this program is to provide a suitable substrate, which will be protected from disturbances by commercial and
recreational oystermen, for oyster spat attachment. These sanctuaries are used in a continuing effort of North Carolina to
rehabilitate the oyster population. These measures will increase oyster biomass, provide broodstocks (increased larvae
production), encourage resistance to diseases, provide finfish habitat, and other ecologically important functions of oyster
reefs (e.g., water filtration, increase water clarity, and denitrification).
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.
The material proposed for constructing this oyster sanctuary is any combination of previously permitted materials including..
processed recycled concrete (approximately 4" to 8", with no steel, no asphalt and no hazardous material), recycled concrete
pipe, and concrete reef structures (reef balls, reef cones) or recycled concrete precast products, granite rock, basalt rock,
and limestone rock.. This material will be off loaded from barges/landing craft with the use of front end loaders,
cranes, conveyors, and excavators depending on type and size of material. These vessels can carry several hundred to
thousand of tons of material per trip. In year one, limestone class B rip rap will be deployed within the 75 acres of permitted
construction area to create no less than 15 developed acres of restored oyster habitat. In subsequent years, any of the
previously approved materials (Attachment 1) may be used to complete the site, for a total of up to 60 acres of developed
bottom and 75 total acres of permitted sanctuary area. NCDMF coordinates all reef deployments, using either marine
contractors or State -maintained vessels and staff. In either instance, NCDMF staff remain on site during all deployments to
ensure enhancements remain (1) within permitted boundaries and (2) compliant with navigational clearance requirements.
d.
List all development activities you propose.
Development activites include the placement of hard substrate for oyster colonization, and to create fish habitat. This activity
would rehabiltate 60 acres of unconsolidated bottom habitat. Also, 4 pencil marker buoys will be placed at each corner
boundary, depicting the orange hazard diamond, "Oyster Sanctuary", and "Rocks," in accordance with USCG ATON rules
and regulations.
e.
Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New
f.
What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 60 acres of bottom ❑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
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Major Development Permit
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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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) — (t) 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 N/A 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.
Major Permit #140-09 - "tract' is submerged bottom, additional
area to the existing permit.
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.
further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date 10/5/2020
Print Name Jordan Byrum
Signature `
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 5 of 5)
APPLICATION for
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
Major Development Permit
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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
1807
Width
1807
Avg. Existing
NA
NA
15
Depth
Final Project
NA
NA
6
Depth
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 (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 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?
❑Yes ❑No RNA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any 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 disposal in these areas:
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
[—]Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, where?
f. (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: b. Length:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill []Other: Width:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material: f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
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(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater/Sill Other
i. Source of fill material.
h. Type of fill material.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑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 Combination
of previously permitted sanctuary materials including:: precast
concrete, reinforced concrete pipe, crushed concrete and
concrete rubble, reef balls, granite rock, basalt rock, and
additional limestone rock necessary to construct 40 acres of
habitat.
(iii) Dimensions of fill area 60 acres (1,607 x 1,607 ft)
(iv) Purpose of fill
Primarily for oyster rehabliatation by creating oyster habitat
with a secondary purpose to create finfish habitat.
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)?
All material or reef structures will be placed onto sea bottom. All This material will be off loaded from barges/landing craft with the
the material is immobile once set unless a catstrophic weather use of front end loaders, conveyers, radial stackers, and/or
event happens. In such an event, a 100 foot buffer is in place to excavators depending on type and size of material. These
encompass movements of material. vessels can carry several hundreds or thousands of tons of
material per trip
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
®Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
Temporary buoys will be placed on site boundaries until project
completeion; upon which, (4) pencil marker buoys will be placed
at each corner boundary, depicting the orange hazard diamond
and saying "Oyster Sanctuary" and "Rocks," in accordance with
USCG ATON rules and regulations.
d. (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
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NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qualih
October 26, 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: NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Project Location: Pamlico Sound adjacent to Cedar Island, Carteret County
Proposed Project: Oyster Sanctuary
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 November 23, 2020. If you
have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Ryan Davenport 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: NC Div of Marine Fisheries
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Pamlico Sound adjacent to Cedar Island
Latitude: 35°3.471' N Longitude: 76°22.922'W
3503.463' N 76022.560'W
3503.165' N 76022.572'W
3 5 03.173' N 76022.93 2' W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit—10/20/20
Was Applicant Present — No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received—10/13/20
Application Complete- 10/13/20
Office — Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Carteret County
Land Classification from LUP — Undeveloped
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA
(C) Water Dependent: (yes)
(D) Intended Use: Artificial Oyster Reef
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned — N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — N/A
Planned — 75 acre oyster reef
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source — N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Open Water N/A 75 ac N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 75 ac
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SW
(G) Shellfish Classification: Open
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NC Div. of Marine Fisheries is proposing to construct an 75'
acre oyster sanctuary

Field Investigation Report:
NC Div.of Marine Fisheries
Page 02
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The NC Div. of Marine Fisheries project is located in
the mouth of West Bay 1.5 nautical miles north of Cedar Islands most western point. The
location of each corner of the proposed reef is listed above. This waterbody is listed as
SW and is open to the taking of shellfish. It is not a Primary Nursery Area. There does
not appear to be any SAVs in this area and the bottom substrate consists of fine sand with
some silt. This area in Carteret County's LUP is classified as undeveloped.
10. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In an effort to expand the Senator Jean Preston Oyster
Sanctuary Network NCDMF is proposing to construct a 75' acre oyster reef in the mouth of
West Bay. A variety of previously approved materials would be placed on 60 acres of the
75-acre site. Water depths in this area average 15' NLW. An in depth narrative has been
provided by NCDMF to further explain why this site was selected. NCDMF has stated that
the 4 corners of the reef would be marked with appropriate Artificial Reef signage as
determined by the USCG private aids to navigation suggestions. NCDMF has completed
the scoping requirement as required by NCDWR.
11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: There would be 75 ac of Public Trust Area usurped by this
project with approximately 60 ac of bottom benthic habitat filled. Temporary turbidity
would occur during deployment of the reef material. This reef would be protected from
shellfish harvest while providing physical and biological requirements for oyster
propagation.
Name: Ryan Davenport Date: 10/21/20 Morehead City

MAJOR PERMIT FEE MATRIX
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Selection
Development Type
Fee
DCM %
DWQ %
(14300 1601 4351000931625 6253)
(243001602 435100095 2341)
I. Private, non-commercial
development that does not
$250
100% ($250)
0% ($0)
involve the filling or
excavation of any wetlands
or open water areas:
II. Public or commercial
development that does not
$400
100% ($400)
0% ($0)
involve the filling or
excavation of any wetlands
or open water areas:
Major Modification to a
$250
100% ($250)
0% ($0)
CAMA Major permit
III. For development that
involves the filling and/or
excavation of up to 1 acre
of wetlands and/or open
water areas, determine if A,
B, C, or D below applies:
III(A). Private, non-
commercial development, if
$250
100% ($250)
0% ($0)
General Water Quality
Certification No. 4097 (See
attached) can be applied:
III(B). Public or commercial
development, if General
$400
100% ($400)
0% ($0)
Water Quality Certification
No. 4097 (See attached)
can be applied:
III(C). If General Water
Quality Certification No.
$400
60% ($240)
40% ($160)
4097 (see attached) could
be applied, but DCM staff
determined that additional
review and written DWQ
concurrence is needed
because of concerns
related to water quality or
aquatic life:
III(D). If General Water
Quality Certification No.
$400
60% ($240)
40% ($160)
4097 (see attached) cannot
be applied:
IV. For development that
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involves the filling and/ r $475
60% ($2 5)
40% ($190)
excavation of more tha
one acre of wetlands and/or
open water areas: